{
  "id": 935553,
  "title": "Lisa apologizes over BLACKPINK's troubled 10th anniversary event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/lisa-apologizes-over-blackpinks-troubled-10th-anniversary-event",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260815/lisa-apologizes-over-blackpinks-troubled-10th-anniversary-event"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lisa, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, expressed regret on Friday over the recent 10th anniversary celebration of the group. Fans had taken to social media to criticize the organization and size of the event. In a message on a fan communication platform, Lisa acknowledged the complaints and shared her sadness at how the anniversary turned out. She stated that she had also been saddened by the situation and expressed her sincere apologies for the outcome. Lisa reflected on how disappointed she must have been, as she felt the same way. She emphasized that the event was meant to be a special moment of celebration for the entire group. Lisa regretted that the anniversary did not turn out as intended and expressed gratitude for being able to come together despite the challenges. She hoped that the love and connection shared during the event would continue to bind the group moving forward. Lisa thanked fans for their unwavering support and added, \"Thank you for always being there for us.\" BLACKPINK had organized a fan event at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul's Yongsan District on August 8 to mark the 10th anniversary of the group.",
  "summary": "BLACKPINK's Lisa has apologized to fans over the group's 10th anniversary event, which drew criticism over its organization and limited scale. \"It's been almost a week since our 10th anniversary,\" Lisa said Friday on a fan communication platform, referring to the anniversary celebrations that sparked complaints among fans. \"There have been some matters that have been circulating online. It makes…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lisa, BLACKPINK member, apologized for troubled 10th anniversary event",
    "Fans criticized organization and size of event on social media",
    "Lisa expressed sadness and gratitude for fans' unwavering support"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lisa's apology signals a conciliatory approach to addressing fan criticism, aiming to repair any rifts and reaffirm the group's connection with supporters after a disappointing anniversary event.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lisa apologizes over BLACKPINK's troubled 10th anniversary event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/lisa-apologizes-over-blackpinks-troubled-10th-anniversary-event-936245",
        "published": "2026-08-15T02:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}