Recently, BLACKPINK successfully held two concerts at the Stade de France in Paris as part of their DEADLINE tour, which spanned several countries.
The concerts attracted an audience of nearly 80,000 people, the largest stadium in Europe and a key venue for the group.
In celebration of the tour, social media was flooded with photos and videos of the concerts.
However, amidst the thousands of positive reactions to the success of the four beautiful girls' concert, a video review from an audience member caught the attention of a viewer.
The audience member harshly criticized BLACKPINK's performance, declaring the concert a "waste of money."
In one video from a TikTok account, which has since been deleted, several complaints were highlighted.
The fan complained about several things, including the overpriced price and the subpar performance. She said the concert was 30 minutes late and that the performance was perceived as lip-syncing and lacking in dance.
The fan then compared the performance to another boy group she had seen the previous week and noted the difference in stage performance.
In response to the complaint, many BLINKs strongly opposed the review, doubting that the reviewer had actually attended a BLACKPINK concert.
However, at the same time, some viewers agreed with the criticism, feeling it reflected disappointment with the declining quality of BLACKPINK's content and performances.
This discussion then raised a broader question about BLACKPINK today: "Are BLACKPINK concerts worthy of their world-class status?"
Production-wise, the concert boasted top-notch stage effects, sound, and lighting befitting a global K-pop sensation.
Unfortunately, the setlist largely recycled old songs familiar to fans, with the exception of "Jump" and the members' solo performances. In fact, the setlist for this concert was very similar to their previous concert tour, BORN PINK.
Criticism of their performance included inconsistent dance synchronization and several mistakes, even though the bold and sexy choreography successfully broke K-pop conventions and created a new and bold image.
Overall, BLACKPINK delivered a performance that provided a satisfying experience for BLINKs who had been eagerly awaiting their concert. However, many neutral audience members felt the concert fell short of expectations in terms of quality, scale, and anticipation.
As a global group, the public demands more from BLACKPINK's status—not just great performances, but innovation and evolution that surpasses previous tours.
Some argued that YG was simply exploiting BLACKPINK's global fame and scarcity to sell tickets, as fans had been waiting years for the entire group to reunite.
DEADLINE holds special significance for BLINKs, as it comes amidst the members' contract expirations and their burgeoning solo careers. The return of these four world stars as a team on stage marks a symbolic and meaningful moment for fans. /Source: KBIZOOM
