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BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary: Jisoo apologises after backlash over low-key plans, cites ‘miscommunication’

BLACKPINK rang in their milestone 10-year anniversary with a livestream broadcast that opened with an apology. All four members appeared together after days of uncertainty over their individual schedules, and eldest member Jisoo stepped forward to speak directly to the group's fanbase, BLINK, about the disappointment surrounding how the anniversary had been handled. Jisoo acknowledged that the…

BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary: Jisoo apologises after backlash over low-key plans, cites ‘miscommunication’

On the occasion of BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary, the K-pop sensation released a livestream video that began with an apology from eldest member Jisoo. The four members appeared together after weeks of uncertainty regarding their availability. Jisoo addressed the fanbase, BLINK, explaining the disappointment surrounding the handling of the milestone.

She disclosed that internal miscommunication among the members had impeded their initial plans for a grander celebration. Jisoo expressed her heartfelt apologies to BLINK for any letdown, emphasizing that she hoped the disappointed fans would still feel the genuine affection from the members. BLACKPINK's 10-year celebration was initially scheduled for a large event but was scaled down due to last-minute changes.

The group's fanbase had criticized the decision, which led to widespread backlash. The controversy highlighted the persistent concerns among fans about the limited scale of the group's releases and live performances, which they felt were underwhelming relative to the group's global success.

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