Two Days Before BLACKPINK’s 10th Anniversary, BLINKs Are Overwhelmed with Disappointment
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This 10th-anniversary celebration was a complete mess from start to finish. Just a few days earlier, YG Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as YG)—which had remained silent without announcing any events.
Suddenly announced a “Meet & Greet” event late at night on the 6th, just two days before the 10th anniversary, after the outrage among the Blink fanbase had reached its peak.
However, this sudden announcement only made the situation worse. The number of invitations for the 10th-anniversary event of an artist with tens of millions of fans worldwide was limited to just 40 people, and even the specific time and location were not mentioned.
Furthermore, the half-hearted statement that “only a few members can attend due to scheduling conflicts” further fueled criticism that they were “blatantly mocking the fans.”
As the controversy heated up, YG stated on the 7th, “It has been confirmed that all four members will attend,” and immediately took steps to defuse the situation. Although the dramatic “full four-member lineup” was successfully achieved, this cannot be framed as a heartwarming story of goodwill.
Fans also reminded the agency and the members that, before they achieved success as solo artists, they were all loved by BLINK because they were part of BLACKPINK. So, BLINK hopes to see some reciprocity in return—even if it’s just a joint livestream.
