Blackpink's Rosé Confirms Anniversary Appearance Amid YG Building Incident
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Blackpink member Rosé has confirmed her attendance at the group's 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet event.
- Her agency, The Black Label, stated arrangements were made in advance, prioritizing her fan interaction.
- The confirmation comes after a woman was arrested for damaging YG Entertainment's building doors with a golf club.
Rosé, a member of the globally popular K-pop group Blackpink, has officially confirmed her participation in the group's upcoming 10th-anniversary meet-and-greet event. This marks the first confirmation from any of the quartet's members regarding the fan event.
Being present for this occasion has long been set as her top priority and prepared for accordingly.
Her agency, The Black Label, issued a statement assuring fans that all necessary arrangements were coordinated well in advance to ensure Rosé could share this "meaningful moment" with her fans. The agency emphasized that her presence at the event, scheduled for Saturday, August 8, was a "top priority" and had been prepared for accordingly. They also urged fans to avoid excessive speculation and criticism based on inaccurate online information.
While Rosé's attendance is confirmed, fellow members Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa have yet to officially announce their participation. However, several South Korean media outlets, citing a YG Entertainment spokesperson, have reported that all four members are expected to attend the session.
We have ensured well in advance that all necessary arrangements were coordinated and secured so that [Rose] can share this meaningful moment with her fans.
The announcement follows an incident where a woman was arrested for smashing the doors of YG Entertainment's building with a golf club. Videos circulating online showed the woman entering the building before being pursued by security guards and later apprehended by the police. The motive and circumstances surrounding her actions are still under investigation.
refrain from excessive speculation and criticism based on inaccurate information online
Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.