What was meant to be a heartfelt moment between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and BLINKs turned into a moment of outrage. A video of the singer performing for fans surfaced, showing Rosé being touched inappropriately by fans in the crowd, specifically on her chest area. The incident occurred when the singer was performing ‘APT’ in New York, when Rosé walked towards the barricade mid-performance. Read on to know more!
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Gets Inappropriately Touched During Concert
While at first glance, the moment initially appeared to be a cute interaction with fans, on closer look, it could be seen that multiple people were reaching out to grab BLACKPINK’s Rosé, with some crossing a clear line. The video from BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE concert quickly went viral, with many expressing anger and concern for the APT singer.
For many, the incident also highlights the growing problem of artist safety at concerts. What should have been a special moment of connection turned into something scary and exploitative. BLACKPINK fans urge the group’s company, YG Entertainment and the concert venue management to enforce tighter security measures for their artists.
Neither BLACKPINK nor YG Entertainment has released an official statement. Fans on X and Instagram suggest more secure fan interactions, and some even push for removing the barricade section altogether. A few weeks ago, even BLACKPINK’s Lisa pointed out unsafe fan behaviour during the concert. She strongly advised the crowd not to throw things like stuffed toys, keychains and posters on the stage as it could hurt the girls.
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BLACKPINK is currently on their DEADLINE world tour. The group reunited after 2 and a half years together and even released a new digital single titled APT. Aside from group activities, Rosé has also established a successful solo career for herself with hit singles like ‘APT’ and ‘Toxic Till The End.’
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