$5 rice cake becomes symbol of BLACKPINK fans' frustration over 10th anniversary
BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary was supposed to be a celebration of a decade at the top of K-pop. Instead, some longtime fans are asking how such a major milestone could feel so hastily put together. Frustration has spread among fans in Korea and overseas over what they see as insufficient preparation and communication surrounding the group's 10th anniversary, with criticism ranging from a…
The BLACKPINK group's 10th anniversary celebration was met with significant fan frustration due to its rushed preparation and communication issues. Frustration arose among both Korean and overseas fans regarding the lack of sufficient preparation and communication surrounding the group's milestone. Criticism ranged from a last-minute meet-and-greet to the group's livestream duration, which only lasted approximately 10 minutes.
However, the main concern for many fans was not the size or cost of the celebration. Their primary grievance was that, after enduring long periods with minimal group activity, they desired the four members to spend meaningful time together with fans during this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary. One online reaction expressed disappointment, stating, "Where else would you find a fandom this easy to please, and they still couldn't do it?"
The controversy surrounding the 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet began even before the anniversary itself. A special event was announced just two days prior to the actual celebration, indicating a lack of proper planning and preparation on the part of BLACKPINK and their management.
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