Lisa apologises after Blackpink’s 10th anniversary event draws fan backlash

SEOUL, Aug 15 — Blackpink member Lisa has apologized to fans after the group's 10th anniversary event was met with widespread criticism for being poorly organized and surprisingly subdued. In a recent message posted on a fan communication platform, Lisa expressed her disappointment, saying she felt "sad" about the event's outcome and was "truly sorry" to the fans.

She lamented that the milestone was intended to be a special moment of celebration for all, rather than a time of disappointment. The announcement of the event came just two days prior, inviting only 40 fans to attend a 10-minute livestream with a short main program lasting about half an hour. The lack of clarity about whether all four members would participate further fueled the fans' frustration, though eventually, the full lineup did appear.

Earlier in the week, Lisa's fellow members Jisoo and Rosé also issued apologies, with Jisoo expressing "especially sorry" sentiments on the anniversary and Rosé admitting to struggling to find the right words due to her understanding of the fans' disappointment. With Lisa's public statement, three members have now addressed the issue.

Meanwhile, Lisa has been the center of dating rumors involving Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, though neither party has commented on the speculation.