YG apologizes over obstructed-view seating at BLACKPINK concert

YG Entertainment has issued an apology following complaints about obstructed views during BLACKPINK’s concert held over the weekend in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. “We sincerely apologize for the limited stage visibility experienced by some fans in the N3 section during the BLACKPINK concert last weekend,” the agency said in a statement released Monday. The controversy arose after BLACKPINK kicked off their new world tour, “DEADLINE,” with concerts held July 5–6 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. After the shows, several concertgoers voiced frustration online, saying their view of the stage was completely blocked by large screen structures despite having purchased standard-price seats. The issue centered on the N3 section, where seats were sold for 132,000 won ($96) as category B seats, not designated as “obstructed view.” However, fans in the section reported having an even worse view than those who had purchased the 99,000-won obstructed-view tickets. YG acknowledged that the company had attempted to enhance the viewing experience in the section by installing additionalWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times