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A significant controversy has emerged in Korea surrounding Blackpink's 10th-anniversary fan event, leading to apologies from all four members and even the National Museum of Korea. The core reason for the widespread buzz and fan disappointment stems from the event's unexpectedly small scale and the extremely late announcement, which left many fans feeling neglected on a milestone occasion.
The fan event, held on August 8, 2026, at the National Museum of Korea, invited only 40 fans selected through a lottery from paid fan club members. The announcement for this highly anticipated 10th-anniversary gathering was made just two days prior, on August 6, causing significant frustration among fans, especially those residing abroad or in other regions of Korea. Furthermore, the National Museum of Korea issued an apology after it was revealed that general public access to certain exhibitions was temporarily restricted and existing program schedules were altered for the event.
Local bloggers highlighted the deep disappointment among fans, who had anticipated a much larger celebration or extensive group activities for the group's decade-long journey. Blackpink members, including Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, subsequently expressed their sincere apologies to fans, with Jennie stating her
