BLACKPINK is facing backlash ahead of their new tour as fans voice frustration over the setlist and a new lightstick release.
After months of solo activities, the group’s comeback is kicking off with the DEADLINE world tour starting June 5 and 6 at Goyang Stadium. YG Entertainment confirmed new music this year, but the rollout has sparked fan disappointment.
The controversy began when BLACKPINK announced a new official lightstick. Fans quickly voiced complaints online, criticizing the release.
More recently, previews of the tour’s setlist leaked. Clips showing BLACKPINK rehearsing “As If It’s Your Last” and “Forever Young” — both songs performed on their previous tour — caused discontent.
Many fans demanded more variety from the 8-year-old group’s discography, asking for seldom-performed tracks like “Love To Hate Me,” “Ice Cream,” and “The Happiest Girl.”
Fans expressed their frustrations on social media:
“can they at least add some songs they’ve never performed, like love to hate me, ice cream or the happiest girl” — ævil
“Should have just continued with the solo careers” — Hot_n_spicy
“songs from 8 years ago yayy” — ٰ
“Not even different arrangements for the songs” — – F –
“Imagine how tired we are @BLACKPINK Why don’t y’all perform the unsung songs like icecream, love to hate me…that’s the least y’all can do but nah y’all keep disappointing us” — BP
The DEADLINE tour kicks off in a few days with fans hoping for more satisfying performances. Monitoring the situation as BLACKPINK prepares for their group comeback.
