BLACKPINK 10th Anniversary Event Row: After Jisoo, Rose Issues Lengthy Apology to Disappointed Fans Following Backlash
The 10th-anniversary celebration for K-pop giant BLACKPINK sparked widespread backlash over allegations of poor organization and rushed preparations by agency YG Entertainment surrounding their Seoul meet-and-greet. Following an initial response from bandmate Jisoo, group member Rosé posted an emotional note to fans acknowledging her deep regret.
South Korean pop group BLACKPINK is facing growing backlash over the organisation of their 10th-anniversary celebrations, prompting member Rosé to issue a candid statement expressing regret to fans following a similar message from bandmate Jisoo. BLACKPINK Reunites for 10th Anniversary Celebration: Jisoo Issues Apology to BLINKs After Fan Event Backlash.
Rosé Apologises to Fans Following 10th Anniversary Event
Days after BLACKPINK’s official 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet, Rose posted a lengthy, emotional message addressing fan disappointment surrounding the milestone event. Her statement follows widespread criticism from BLINKs, the group’s global fanbase, and reports alleging poor planning and rushed preparations by agency YG Entertainment.
In her message, Rosé acknowledged the frustration felt by fans and explained that it took time to collect her thoughts before speaking publicly about the situation.
Addressing fans directly, Rosé shared her personal reflections and feelings regarding the milestone, “BLINK, I've had so much on my mind over the past few days that I couldn't write this sooner. I think I felt especially disappointed as we reached this 10th anniversary that I had been looking forward to just as much as BLINK... In the meantime, my heart feels heavy knowing that I may have made you feel even more alone.”
“For me, too, these 10 years of growing together with BLINK, cherishing one another, and walking this journey together mean so much to me. More than anything, I wanted us to celebrate together. That's why I hoped that, at least on August 8, we could all have a time filled with smiles and happiness, but I'm filled with regret that things didn't work out the way we had hoped.”
“I sincerely want to thank all the BLINKs who came to see us despite this hot weather... It was supposed to be an anniversary for our BLACKPINK, who have worked so hard for 10 years, and for BLINK, who have given us so much love. We were all very disappointed, but once again, I sincerely want to congratulate us, and I hope we can continue to make many more beautiful memories together.”
Roses Heartfelt Apology to Fans
What Caused the 10th Anniversary Celebration Event Issue?
The controversy surrounding the group's milestone anniversary stems from complaints regarding the scale, location, and execution of the celebration. Reports by Korean media outlet Dispatch alleged that YG Entertainment rushed preparations for the meet-and-greet held at the National Museum of Korea, leading to administrative complaints and public scrutiny over venue permissions and event management. BIGBANG Announces New Single ‘BiiiG’ Ahead of XX: COSMOS World Tour, to Release on THIS Date.
Fan frustration was further fueled by reports surrounding member availability, scheduling conflicts, and fan tributes perceived as subpar for a decade-long milestone. With both Jisoo and Rosé publicly voicing regret over how the milestone unfolded, fans continue to call on agency management for greater accountability and better planning for future group activities.
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