BLACKPINK's Jisoo Apologizes to Fans Amid 10th Anniversary Controversy, Wins Over Korean Netizens

The 10th anniversary of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, a milestone typically met with celebration, has instead been overshadowed by fan discontent over official event planning. Reports even emerged of an individual allegedly attempting to trespass at the YG Entertainment building with a golf club. Today (August 8), Kim Ji-soo (김지수), known professionally as Jisoo, personally posted an apology to BLINKs, admitting that this anniversary "feels like a day full of apologies."

The controversy began when YG Entertainment announced on August 6 that a fan event, "MEET & GREET," would be held on BLACKPINK's 10th anniversary, August 8. However, the announcement came just two days before the event, and with only 40 spots available, many fans felt the scale was far too limited for such a significant 10-year milestone.

Adding to fan frustration, YG's initial announcement only stated that "due to scheduling conflicts, some members will attend," without confirming whether Jisoo, Jennie Kim (김제니), Roseanne Park (박채영), and Lalisa Manobal (라리사 마노반) would all be present. Some fans had hoped for a full reunion of all four members for the 10th anniversary, but the uncertainty surrounding attendance fueled further discontent.

YG Entertainment later issued an urgent correction, confirming that all four members would indeed participate after verification. However, even with the full group confirmed, fans remained deeply disappointed by the late announcement, the small scale of the event, and what they perceived as insufficient preparation and communication for the 10th anniversary.

As fan dissatisfaction continued to escalate, reports emerged on the evening of August 6 of an incident outside YG's new headquarters. A video widely circulated online showed a woman holding a golf club, allegedly attempting to force her way into the new YG office building in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, repeatedly striking the main entrance glass with the club.