Safety hazard at BLACKPINK's DEADLINE concert? BLINKs enraged over fog and fire effects near artists and fans
This time, however, the issue goes beyond fan dissatisfaction. The latest controversy has raised serious safety concerns - not only for the four members, Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo, but also for the fans standing very close to the stage.
Safety hazard at BLACKPINK's DEADLINE concert in Citi Field
After the concert, several fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express concern over the intense fog and fire effects used during the show. One fan mentioned suffering eye irritation due to how close the effects were to the audience, while others reported similar discomfort and even considered seeking medical attention.
we should demand yg to pay for our doctor visit cuz i was dying.. especially during ktl omg i was so scared
Many pointed out that Jennie appeared visibly affected during the group's performance of JUMP, seen wiping her watering eyes onstage. The moment fueled speculation that the special effects may have been too close to both the artists and the crowd.
also guys can i sue yg or citi field for an injury?? cuz yesterday the fog and fire effects were so close to us it got into my eyes and i thought im gonna go blind.. it also hurt jennie during jump pic.twitter.com/I5puVkI9PS
As posts and videos from the event continue circulating online, fans are now questioning whether YG Entertainment and the venue provided adequate safety measures. The incident has reignited conversations about concert safety standards and production oversight on such large-scale tours.
yg and whoever staffs behind the stage of blackpink needs to be called out. first it's Lisa & few dancers the malfunction incident of stage they'd almost gotten into accident, next Rosé she slipped probably the stair is slippery and now it's Jennie the fog and fire effects.
More about the BLACKPINK world tour
The DEADLINE World Tour is set to cover 16 cities with a total of 31 shows, including major stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
However, with each stop, the controversies surrounding the group seem to grow louder. Fans are holding out hope that as the tour progresses, improvements will be made - and the focus can return to the music and performances rather than the drama.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
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