Blackpink's 10th Anniversary Overshadowed by Fan Backlash
Jisoo apologized after BLACKPINK limited the anniversary meet-and-greet to 40 fans and drew backlash over short notice and unclear attendance plans.
- On Saturday, August 8, 2026, K-pop girl group BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th anniversary with an exclusive meet-and-greet for 40 fans at the NMK in Seoul.
- The agency announced the event just two days prior, fueling fan frustration over the limited capacity and initial uncertainty about whether all four members would attend.
- Jisoo addressed the controversy on Weverse, writing she felt "especially sorry" for the disappointment; the singer later became visibly emotional as fans showered her with affection.
- During the event, Ros surprised the group with a cake and flowers, prompting Jennie to call her "the romanticist of our team," while the NMK released a seven-item merchandise collection.
- Supporters noted the event's smaller scale compared to previous anniversary celebrations, though Jisoo acknowledged communication problems, stating, "We originally wanted to see many more people.
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Blackpink's 10th anniversary overshadowed by fan backlash
Blackpink marked 10 years since its debut on Saturday, reuniting to meet fans and go live online — but the celebration also came with repeated apologies over how the anniversary was handled. YG Entertainment first announced the event Thursday — just two days before the anniversary — saying it would hold an in-person gathering “somewhere in Seoul” for 40 paying Weverse members. The announcement did not confirm which members would attend, adding t…
BLACKPINK meets fans for 10th anniversary as backlash builds
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK marked its 10th debut anniversary Saturday with a meet-and-greet for 40 fans at the National Museum of Korea (NMK) in Seoul, closing a week during which the group's fandom accused its agency of mishandling the milestone. All four members — Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé — attended. It was the first time the group appeared before fans in Korea since its Goyang concerts in July last year. "Today is the day BLACKPINK turns …
BLACKPINK Reunites for 10th Anniversary Celebration: Jisoo Issues Apology to BLINKs After Fan Event Backlash | 🎥 LatestLY
BLACKPINK commemorated their 10th anniversary on August 8 with a reunion in Seoul featuring an intimate fan meet-and-greet, a merchandise collaboration, and a Weverse livestream. However, the milestone faced intense online backlash due to the last-minute announcement and restricting attendance to just 40 membership holders. 🎥 BLACKPINK Reunites for 10th Anniversary Celebration: Jisoo Issues Apology to BLINKs After Fan Event Backlash.
[OSEN=Reporter Kim Chae-yeon] BLACKPINK held a live broadcast as a full group to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. During the broadcast, member Jisoo once again expressed her apologies to the fans. On the afternoon of the 8th, BLACKPINK held a live broadcast via the fan community platform Weverse. The members appeared gathered in one place for a meet-and-greet event commemorating their 10th debut anniversary. First, the members said, “It h…
BLACKPINK's 10th Anniversary Sparks Fan Disappointment as Jisoo Personally Apologizes to BLINKs: 'I Feel Especially Sorry'
On Saturday, August 8, Jisoo shared a heartfelt message, acknowledging that the anniversary had left her feeling particularly apologetic toward BLACKPINK's fandom.
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