A fan-favoring fan meeting? BLACKPINK hastily organizes a 'National Museum' 10th-anniversary event [Star Issue]

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The group BLACKPINK (BLACKPINK) will hold a 10th-anniversary fan meeting featuring all four members at the National Museum of Korea.

Details regarding attendees, venue, and other specifics for BLACKPINK's August 8 debut 10th-anniversary fan meeting were only confirmed on the 7th, one day before the event.

Initially, the Meet & Greet announcement stated that "some members" or "members available due to scheduling conflicts" would attend, revealing BLACKPINK's passive stance toward the 10th-anniversary celebration and sparking backlash from fans.

YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK's agency, late on the 7th announced, "After confirming with each label, all four members of BLACKPINK—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—will attend."

The venue was also only announced as the National Museum of Korea later that afternoon. Detailed information about the event, including specific times and locations, will be provided individually to attendees.

Negative reactions calling it a "half-baked event" that even ignored BLINK (BLACKPINK's fandom name) remain fierce. This is understandable given that BLACKPINK, having risen as a "world idol," is celebrating its 10th anniversary with participation limited to just 40 people. With the announcement and application process launched only two days before the event, criticism has erupted not just over the last-minute organization but also over perceived disrespect toward fans. Controversy further intensified because eligibility was restricted to Weverse members who had not been actively managed by BLACKPINK for over a year. A 10th-anniversary celebration without fans is unimaginable; instead, it has become an event that tarnishes BLACKPINK's reputation through a superficial display.

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