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BLACKPINK Turns 10: Jisoo Apologizes to Fans Amid Backlash
BLACKPINK is a very famous K-pop girl group.
They have been singing together for ten years.
A ten-year birthday is a big deal, so they celebrated with their fans, who are called BLINKs.
The four members — Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa — got together for a live video chat on Weverse.
Their music company, YG Entertainment, also planned a thank-you event for fans.
But the event could only fit 40 fans, and many BLINKs were upset about that.
Jisoo apologized and said there was a communication problem.
She told fans she loves them and hopes they understand.
The other members also wrote sweet messages thanking fans for ten years of support.
BLACKPINK started in 2016 with the song album Square One, and their newest album, Deadline, came out in February 2026.
BLACKPINK completed 10 years in music since debuting with the single album Square One on August 8, 2016, under YG Entertainment.
The four members reunited for a 10th anniversary livestream on Weverse, where Jisoo apologized for a 'communication issue' that left fans disappointed.
YG Entertainment's anniversary event, scheduled for Saturday, was limited to 40 participants and drew backlash from BLINKs.
Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa shared heartfelt posts on Instagram and Bubble thanking fans for a decade of support.
The group's latest release is third mini-album Deadline, which came out on February 27, 2026.
- Who
- BLACKPINK members Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa, their agency YG Entertainment, and fans known as BLINKs.
- What
- Celebrated 10 years since debut with a livestream on Weverse, heartfelt fan messages, and an anniversary event criticized for being limited to 40 participants.
- Where
- The livestream took place on Weverse, with messages posted on Instagram and Bubble; the event venue was not disclosed.
- When
- The 10th anniversary of their August 8, 2016 debut; the celebration event is scheduled for Saturday.
- Why
- To mark the group's decade in the music industry and express gratitude to BLINKs for their support.
Fans (BLINKs)
YG Entertainment
Anniversary event limited to 40 participants
Fans (BLINKs)
Fans pushed back against the celebration being restricted to just 40 participants, and Jisoo acknowledged that seeing many upset BLINKs made her heart feel heavy and apologized for disappointing them.
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment announced the special event as a way to thank fans for supporting BLACKPINK over the past decade.
Key facts
- Group
- BLACKPINK
- Agency
- YG Entertainment
- Members
- Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé (Roseanne Park), Lisa
- Debut
- August 8, 2016, with single album Square One
- Anniversary event
- Saturday, limited to 40 participants
- Latest group release
- Third mini-album Deadline (February 27, 2026)
- Livestream platform
- Weverse
- Fan base
- BLINK
Quotes
Jennie
Member of BLACKPINK
“Hi, BLINK. It’s hard to believe it’s already been ten years. As I’ve lived through each of those moments, I’ve come to realise more and more with time just how much strength I’ve drawn from knowing there were always people waiting for me, believing in me, and cheering me on from the same place. I’ve said thank you so many times, but after ten years, those words feel bigger than ever.”
NDTV
“We originally wanted to see many of you, and we knew this was an important day for our 10th anniversary. However, there seems to have been a communication issue. We sincerely apologise.”
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Sources
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