BLACKPINK’s 10th Debut Anniversary Event Filed For Investigation, Sparks Backlash

BLACKPINK’s rushed 10th debut anniversary meet-and-greet has been filed for investigation after complaints were received that the National Museum of Korea, a public space, was restricted because other events were altered to accommodate their event.

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The Audit Office of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism designated an audit officer to investigate the controversy over the approval of the BLACKPINK meet-and-greet at the museum. They plan to process the civil petitions requesting an audit by August 19.

The core of the controversy lies in the event’s decision-making process and its impact on the museum’s operations. Even as late as August 7, one day before the event, the specific venue within the museum had not been finalized.

However, on the day of the event, entry to some exhibitions was restricted, and the schedules of existing workshops were changed, causing discomfort for people.

The audit process will review the timing of the initial consultation for the event, the date of approval, and the date the actual venue was finalized, which may be subject to verification.

The Audit Office will determine the necessity of an audit during the processing stage.

Meanwhile, netizens couldn’t understand why they had to choose a public space for an idol event.

• “Did they try to rent a venue at the museum so it wouldn’t look like they rushed for the event? We could all tell it was rushed, they should’ve just done it at the YG building…”
• “It’s strange to me that they allowed them to hold a rushed event at a public space filled with national treasures…”
• “Why did they go to the National Museum of Korea? Did they say they wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t at that level?”
• “Whether it’s the person who asked to do it there or the person who let them, they both weren’t thinking straight.”
• “I couldn’t understand from the beginning why they would let them hold it there for an idol fan meeting at that.”

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