Why is APOLOGIZE TO LISA trending on Twitter? NewJeans Global Fanbase tweet controversy sparks outrage among fans

On Thursday, August 10, BLACKPINK's Lisa posted some pictures from her Greece vacation on Instagram. The famous internet news outlet, Pop Crave, talked about how amazing the idol looked in the newly released photos.

While fans were elated to see Lisa's vacation pictures, the NewJeans Global Fanbase account's comment on the tweet shocked everyone. Followed by a bunch of disrespectful emojis, the comment read,

As the incident garnered a lot of attention, the fan account responded to the heat by declaring that their account was hacked and the comments made towards Lisa were not their intentions or doing. However, fans refused to believe the statement, and because the account hasn't yet apologized for the harm caused, they have been demanding the same from the Twitter account's admins.

Fans demand a statement of apology from NewJeans Global Fanbase's Twitter account after its disrespectful comment toward BLACKPINK's Lisa

NewJeans Global Twitter account is a fanbase account that was created by and for the group's fandom, BUNNIES, to update about NewJeans' events, schedules, releases, etc. While its functions strictly stand within the relation of the rookie K-pop girl group, NewJeans, its interaction with Pop Crave's post, especially when it was about BLACKPINK's Lisa, confused the netizens.

However, the reactions soon turned into anger as fans found the disrespectful comment made towards her Instagram post. Many BLINKs expressed their disgust and unhappiness with the tweet and made it apparent that they were clearly upset by the position it puts the idol, Lisa, in.

As the issue gained heat, the NewJeans Global fanbase account released a statement declaring that their account was hacked and the comment was not made by the admins of the account. The statement read:

Regardless of the clarifying statement, fans were displeased. Firstly, some refused to believe that the account was actually hacked and said that this was the damage control they planned for their intended actions. Secondly, even after their statement, fans pointed out that the account still hasn't apologized to Lisa and her fans for their actions.

Given that the damage was caused by the account, regardless of whether they were hacked or not, fans believe that an apology is due from their side. However, as fans continued to trend the issue on Twitter, they noted that the Twitter account NewJenas Global has been blocking people who've been demanding an apology, which only further makes fans doubt the legitimacy of the account admins' innocence.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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