βSEOUL β The queens of K-pop are back. Global phenomenon BLACKPINK sent shockwaves through the music world by debuting their brand-new song, “JUMP,” for the first time live on stage at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Seoul on July 5th.
βThe electrifying performance marked the explosive start of their highly anticipated new world tour, βDEADLINEβ. This massive tour is set to conquer the globe with 31 shows across 16 major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Milan, London, Taipei, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
βThis concert represents BLACKPINK’s first official group comeback in nearly two years and eight months, following a period where members Jisoo, Jennie, RosΓ©, and Lisa focused on their wildly successful solo projects. The surprise reveal of “JUMP” ignited the 50,000-strong crowd, who roared in approval, celebrating the return of their favorite quartet.
βHowever, while international BLINKs are largely celebrating the new track, the reception in South Korea has been far more divided. On the popular online community TheQoo, a clip of the “JUMP” performance quickly shot to the “HOT” page, amassing over 50,000 views and nearly a thousand comments. The feedback was surprisingly critical, with many expressing disappointment. Some comments went as far as calling the song “not a BLACKPINK song” and even “B-grade.”
The online forum was flooded with blunt reactions:
“Who on earth gave BLACKPINK this song? Itβs awful.””It’s so bad it’s laughableβ¦ This is a real mess.””The song is fun, I guess, but it doesn’t have that BLACKPINK vibe at all…””Wowβ¦ is this the kind of song they get after not renewing their contracts?”
βIndustry watchers and fans alike are quick to point out that “JUMP” has not yet been officially released in its studio version. Many are holding out hope that public opinion may shift once a high-quality audio version is available. As the ‘DEADLINE’ tour continues, all eyes are on BLACKPINK to see if this comeback, featuring the magnetic stage presence of members like Lisa Manoban, will once again smash records and dominate the global charts.
βIn a move to protect their fans, BLACKPINK has also partnered with the Korea Music Performance Association to launch anΒ βAnti-Scalping Campaign.βΒ The initiative aims to combat inflated ticket prices from resellers, and the concert venue featured fun quizzes where lucky fans could win limited-edition stickers, reinforcing the group’s commitment to creating a fair and enjoyable experience for their dedicated BLINKs.
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