BLACKPINK is facing backlash over claims their recent Seoul concert wasn’t sold out and that idols were invited to fill empty seats.
The controversy started after photos showed a huge number of Korean stars at BLACKPINK’s Deadline shows, including members from BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, and Red Velvet.
Many fans loved seeing their favorite idols together, but some netizens went viral accusing BLACKPINK of desperate tactics to cover up unsold tickets.
"So it’s true Blackpink is really desperate and sends tons of invitations to celebrities when the concerts are not sold out." — Twitter user @dekudam
"They invited all the idols and actors to come at their concert (just like Jennie did for her solo concert) to fill those empty seats ijbol" — Twitter user @popie_floppie
"All the celebrities were invited to the BLACKPINK event for free to fill the empty seats." — Twitter user @Janev_92
BLACKPINK fans pushed back hard, pointing out the shows were already sold out.
"\" Blackpink had to invite my fave to fill the empty seats \" The empty seats in question:" — Twitter user @spicycultss
"\"BLACKPINK invited idols to make it look full” Sweetheart, those idols were guests. The ones who filled up Goyang Stadium? That’s ±35K/night screaming BLINKs. FRIENDSHIPS were celebrated, but FANS made it sold out. Stay pressed. " — Twitter user @itsmooniiieee
Fans also slammed idol fandoms for stirring up unnecessary drama.
"do armys and onces realize that a lot of companies invite idols out of courtesy…… if an idol decided to attend blackpink’s concert it’s their decision only, no one put them at gun point and forced them" — Twitter user @pinksviral
"armys can deny all they want at the end of the day bts and blackpink are friends" — Twitter user @lalisavtaehyung
The debate over the star-studded guest list continues to heat up as fans defend BLACKPINK’s packed stadium shows. The girls’ ability to pull in massive crowds remains unquestioned amid the drama.
