BLACKPINK is stirring talk after YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk was caught tearing up at their DEADLINE world tour kickoff in Seoul this weekend.
Yang’s emotional moment quickly went viral. A clip shows him standing, wiping his face—many fans assumed he was shedding tears.
The timing fuels speculation. With BLACKPINK’s comeback seen as a major boost to YG’s faltering fortune, some fans mocked Yang. They joked his tears came from relief that BLACKPINK’s success might save the company from bankruptcy.
YG cried at BLACKPINK’s concert, knowing their comeback is the only thing that can save his company
— Ramez⁴ is JUMPING (@rzblink1)
he finally has the money to not lose the company to bankruptcy ofc he’s crying
— suva (@suvastea)
“When would I hit another jackpot like these girls weeeeee”
— Omen (@sh_2_aggy)
Others took a softer view, suggesting Yang’s emotions reflected pride after years with the group.
crocodile tears || #yg #yhs #blackpink #fyp #viral
@chaeontheground (TikTok)
BLACKPINK’s two-night Seoul concerts also drew a star-studded crowd including BTS and SEVENTEEN.
Fans have long criticized YG Entertainment over its treatment of BLACKPINK. Yang’s tearful moment only added fuel to the fire.
The incident remains a hot topic online, showing the complicated relationship between YG and BLACKPINK fans as the group ramps up their worldwide activities.
