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Blackpink concert chaos: the K-pop queens’ comeback Born Pink World Tour lands in Hong Kong in January 2023, but there’s already drama over US$1,300 resale tickets, feuding and disbandment fears …

Blackpink returns to Hong Kong for its Born Pink World Tour from January 13-15, 2023 ... but could this be the group’s last tour together? Photo: @BLACKPINKOFFICIAL/Facebook
Blackpink returns to Hong Kong for its Born Pink World Tour from January 13-15, 2023 ... but could this be the group’s last tour together? Photo: @BLACKPINKOFFICIAL/Facebook
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  • K-pop sensation Blackpink will perform in Hong Kong from January 13-15, 2023 as the city reopens, but resellers are hiking up ticket prices while the band’s Taiwan shows sold out in mere minutes
  • Meanwhile, fans are speculating about a feud between Lisa and Rosé, accusing the idols of giving ‘lazy’ performances – especially Jennie – and demanding a solo album from Jisoo

Blackpink is finally coming to our area after two years of quarantine restrictions put in place by the Hong Kong government have recently been lifted and the city’s borders are more or less open.

The K-pop sensation quartet Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa announced their “Born Pink World Tour” on August 8 and have since finished their American leg of the tour and are about to commence the Asian leg in January 2023, hitting cities like Bangkok, Singapore and of course stopping by Hong Kong from January 13-15.

Blackpink, from left, Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center August 28, 2022, in Newark, US. Photo: AP
Blackpink, from left, Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center August 28, 2022, in Newark, US. Photo: AP
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With this being the largest tour in K-pop girl group history, and tickets selling out in seconds, the Forever Young girls have become a smashing global success, but with the long tour dates and almost nightly performances it hasn’t been all smooth sailing.

From rumours of rifts between the girls to unsatisfied fans, it is a chaotic time for the “Lovesick Girls” and their fans.

Here is everything major that has happened since the world tour for Born Pink has kicked off …

Jisoo: the Blackpink member who was left behind?

Blackpink member Jisoo has also dabbled in acting. Photo: @sooyaaa__/Instagram
Blackpink member Jisoo has also dabbled in acting. Photo: @sooyaaa__/Instagram

Blackpink fans, also known as Blinks, have watched all four members display their own style and charisma through their solo music careers – with the exception of Jisoo.

While Jennie, Rosé and Lisa perform their own songs during the group’s concerts, Jisoo continues singing covers of other artists despite Blackpink having debuted six years ago.

Jisoo performed with Camila Cabello during Blackpink’s concert in LA, California. Photo: @sooyaaa__/Instagram
Jisoo performed with Camila Cabello during Blackpink’s concert in LA, California. Photo: @sooyaaa__/Instagram
While the Snowdrop actress’ recent performance with American singer Camila Cabello during Blackpink’s concert in Los Angeles was well-received by Blinks, fans are still pushing YG Entertainment, the band’s agency, with requests for Jisoo to drop a solo album like her bandmates.