Jisoo tears up as Blackpink marks 10 years with a heartfelt apology

"I am sorry to Blinks who might have felt disappointed" Apology delivered via Weverse

On the 8th, marking Blackpink's 10th debut anniversary, the fan event held at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was a moment where apologies and tears preceded the cheers. Although the full group's attendance was initially uncertain due to the members' overseas schedules, YG Entertainment announced that all four members would attend.

However, a lack of communication during the event preparation process left fans feeling disappointed. The delay in announcements ahead of the anniversary and the limitation of participants to 40 people became points of controversy within the fandom. In response, the members spoke directly to fans by hosting a 'BLACKPINK 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE' broadcast via their official fan community, Weverse, on the afternoon of the 8th.

At the start of the live broadcast, Jisoo opened by saying, "Today is Blackpink's 10th anniversary, the day we turn 10 years old." She then comforted the fans, saying, "It seems there were issues with communication. I wanted to spend today very happily and joyfully, and I want to say I am sorry and that I love the Blinks who might be feeling a bit disappointed."

15 years of time, gratitude toward the members and fans who stayed together

The members reminisced about the 15 years they have spent together since their trainee days. Jisoo remarked, "I have spent more than half of my life (with the members)," and Rosé added that the 10 years passed in the blink of an eye, saying, "I am grateful to the fans who have been with me from my debut at age 19 until today, when I am 29."

Lisa mentioned that while preparing in the morning, she listened to early debut tracks such as 'STAY', 'BOOMBAYAH', 'Whistle', and 'Run'. Jennie shared a photo of the four members together on SNS, expressing her gratitude to the fans.

After finishing the offline 'Meet&Greet' event, Jisoo was captured shedding tears while looking at fans from inside a vehicle on her way home. Seeing Jisoo, who rarely shows tears, fans shared their feelings, worrying about the mental pressure the members must have felt. Meanwhile, Lisa departed for Bangkok, Thailand after the event, greeting fans by saying, "Today is a happy day."

A 10-year record etched into K-pop girl group history

Debuting on August 8, 2016, with 'Whistle' and 'BOOMBAYAH', Blackpink has built unrivaled records over the past 10 years. They expanded their stage to the world by releasing consecutive hits such as 'Playing with Fire', 'As If It's Your Last', and 'DDU-DU DDU-DU'.

The second full-length album, 'BORN PINK', released in 2022, set a record by simultaneously reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 and the UK Official Albums Chart. In terms of album sales, they became the first K-pop girl group to reach million-seller status with their first full-length album 'THE ALBUM', and 'BORN PINK' recorded sales corresponding to a triple million-seller.

Their digital influence is also overwhelming. Their official YouTube channel became the first among music artists worldwide to surpass 100 million subscribers, and they were also named the most streamed female group in the world on Spotify. Blackpink continues their 10-year journey by balancing solo activities through their respective labels alongside group activities.