BLACKPINK Lisa Apologizes 10th Anniversary Event Backlash: Star Expresses Regret to Disappointed Fans

BLACKPINK member Lisa has officially issued an apology to fans regarding the online frustration surrounding the group’s 10th-anniversary celebrations.

On August 15, 2026, the artist addressed the controversy directly on the paid fan communication platform Bubble, becoming the third member—following Jisoo and Rosé—to express regret over how the anniversary activities unfolded.

BLACKPINK Lisa Apologizes 10th Anniversary Event: Key Messages to Blinks

In her message written in English, Lisa shared her personal sadness regarding the online reaction to the group’s milestone celebration.

“It’s been almost a week since our 10-year anniversary. As we are all aware, there have been some matters that have been circulating online, which makes me sad and I’m truly sorry about how things turned out. I can’t even imagine how sad this must have been because I was too. It was supposed to be a special moment and a time of celebration for all of us.”

 

— Lisa’s Statement on Bubble

Background of the 10th Anniversary Event Backlash

The criticism stems from the organization of BLACKPINK’s 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet held at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on August 8, 2026.

[BLACKPINK 10th Anniversary Controversy Timeline]
├── Aug 6: YG Entertainment announces fan meet-and-greet just 2 days prior
├── Aug 8: 10th Anniversary Event held with only 40 fans present
├── Aug 8: Jisoo apologizes to fans and breaks down during live broadcast
├── Aug 12: Rosé posts message expressing regret over anniversary execution
└── Aug 15: Lisa issues official statement on Bubble apologizing to fans

Fans (collectively known as Blinks) voiced intense frustration after agency YG Entertainment announced the event only two days beforehand with an extremely limited attendance cap of 40 people. While all four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—attended the event, the last-minute planning sparked widespread dissatisfaction online.

Agency Management and Individual Solo Pursuits

Though all four members manage their individual solo activities through separate agencies (Jennie’s OA, Jisoo’s Blissoo, Lisa’s LLOUD, and Rosé’s The Black Label), YG Entertainment retains administrative control over BLACKPINK’s collective group activities.

Through the BLACKPINK Lisa Apologizes 10th Anniversary Event statement, Lisa reiterated her deep gratitude toward fans and hoped to honor the shared connection built with Blinks over the past decade.