“They could've dropped it anytime”- Fans slam YG for dropping BLACKPINK Goyang show behind-the-scenes amidst Lisa’s ‘DREAM’ MV release

On Thursday, August 14, YG Entertainment released behind-the-scenes footage of BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour, featuring the K-pop girl group's first show in Goyang, Seoul. While fans and netizens have been eagerly awaiting its release for weeks, they were rather disappointed about the agency's choice of timing for the video.

On the same day, BLACKPINK's Lisa also released her solo short film music video, titled DREAM, starring her and Kentaro Sakaguchi. Given that the agency had over a month to release the behind-the-scenes video, fans couldn't consider the video's release on Lisa's solo comeback day a coincidence.

Therefore, they accused YG Entertainment of allegedly sabotaging the idol and her solo career. They also stated that there was no relevance to the date they chose to drop the long-awaited behind-the-scenes video, and the alignment with Lisa's DREAM music video release date was the only notable connection. This naturally led to much criticism against the agency.

Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

"no cause like...was there NO other day??? This is footage from weeks ago!! They could've dropped it anytime but today...."

Many fans and netizens also talked about the recent incident and continued to direct criticism towards YG Entertainment.

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions on the recent incident.

All you need to know about BLACKPINK and their recent activities

BLACKPINK is a four-piece K-pop boy group that debuted under YG Entertainment in 2016. However, in December 2023, following the expiration of their contract with the agency, all the members chose to depart the agency for their solo contracts. Regardless, BLACKPINK as a group is still housed under YG Entertainment.

BLACKPINK members (Image via X/@BLACKPINK)

After their departure, all the members either kick-started their own label or joined other agencies for their solo activities. Jennie created her label, Odd Atelier, LISA created her agency, LLOUD, and Jisoo also created BLISSOO in collaboration with her brother's company, Bio Mom. Rosé, on the other hand, joined THE BLACK LABEL through a management contract.

Additionally, the members also signed contracts with other record labels for their international solo schedules and activities. Jennie is housed at Columbia Records, Lisa signed with RCA Records, and Rosé is part of Atlantic Records. As the members ventured into their solo careers after their departure in December 2023, they recently came together for their ongoing DEADLINE World Tour.

Here are the dates and venues for BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour:

July 5: Goyang, South Korea, Goyang Stadium
July 6: Goyang, South Korea, Goyang Stadium
July 12: Los Angeles, SoFi Stadium
July 13: Los Angeles, SoFi Stadium
July 18: Chicago, Soldier Field Stadium
July 22: Toronto, Rogers Stadium
July 23: Toronto, Rogers Stadium
July 26: Queens, N.Y., Citi Field
July 27: Queens, N.Y., Citi Field
July 28: Queens, N.Y., Citi Field
Aug. 2: Paris, Stade De France
Aug. 3: Paris, Stade De France
August 6: Milan, Italy, Ippodromo Snai La Maura
August 9: Barcelona, Spain, Estadi Olímpic
August 10: Barcelona, Spain, Estadi Olímpic
August 15: London, Wembley Stadium
August 16: London, Wembley Stadium
October 18: Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Kaohsiung National Stadium
October 19: Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Kaohsiung National Stadium
October 24: Bangkok, Thailand, Rajamangala National Stadium
October 25: Bangkok, Thailand, Rajamangala National Stadium
October 26: Bangkok, Thailand @ Rajamangala National Stadium
Nov. 1: Jakarta, Indonesia, Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Nov. 2: Jakarta, Indonesia, Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
November 22: Manila, Philippines, Philippine Arena (Stadium)
November 23: Manila, Philippines, Philippine Arena (Stadium)
November 29: Singapore, National Stadium
November 30: Singapore, National Stadium
January 16: Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome
January 17: Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome
January 18: Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome
January 24: Hong Kong, Kai Tak Stadium
January 25: Hong Kong, Kai Tak Stadium

On the other hand, in July 2025, BLACKPINK also released their latest single, JUMP. Therefore, fans and netizens have been eagerly awaiting more exciting content to arrive.

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