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Jennie Kim Apologizes for Missing BLACKPINK 10th Anniversary

8/17/2026

Summary

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Jennie Kim posted a Weverse apology on August 17, 2026, for missing the group's 10th-anniversary celebration on August 8.
YG Entertainment announced that 40 paid Weverse members would attend a private Seoul meet-and-greet with BLACKPINK.
Jennie explained she delayed speaking because she was completing a tour that began August 1 and included Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic on August 14-16.
Jisoo (BLACKPINK) apologized in a Weverse livestream before the meet-and-greet, acknowledging fan disappointment.

History

Historical Context

Hybe launched Weverse in June 2019, reaching over 10 million monthly users by 2023 as a hub for artist-fan communication. After Hybe’s 2021 investment in YG Plus, YG acts like Blackpink joined, adding paid memberships and official statements. The August 2026 apologies by Jennie and Jisoo show Weverse now serves as the main channel for agencies to address fan concerns.

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Story summary

Jennie Kim posted a Weverse apology on August 17, 2026, for missing the group's 10th-anniversary celebration on August 8.
YG Entertainment announced that 40 paid Weverse members would attend a private Seoul meet-and-greet with BLACKPINK.
Jennie explained she delayed speaking because she was completing a tour that began August 1 and included Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic on August 14-16.
Jisoo (BLACKPINK) apologized in a Weverse livestream before the meet-and-greet, acknowledging fan disappointment.

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