BLACKPINK Returns, But Scandal Follows: YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Convicted
BLACKPINK may be back together on stage, but behind the scenes, things aren’t as picture-perfect as they seem. The global K-pop sensation—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—launched their much-hyped 2025 “DEADLINE” world tour to roaring crowds and high expectations. While fans were eager to see the group perform as a full unit again, the excitement has quickly been tempered by rising controversy and an unexpected legal blow to their label, YG Entertainment.
As BLACKPINK gears up to perform in Chicago on July 18, criticism is building around the tour. From the outset, many fans have expressed frustration over sky-high ticket prices, poor logistics, and what some are calling a lackluster rollout by YG. Even within the performances themselves, scrutiny is mounting. Jennie, one of the group’s most popular members, has faced renewed backlash online for what critics have dubbed “lazy dancing.” While many fans have defended her, the comments have reignited debates about BLACKPINK’s performance consistency and the agency’s role in quality control.
But the most serious cloud hanging over this tour is the legal situation involving YG’s executive producer, Yang Hyun Suk. On July 17, South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling, officially sentencing Yang to six months in prison with a one-year suspended sentence. He was convicted under the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes Act for coercion, a charge that dates back several years and has followed him through multiple court battles. While he won’t be immediately jailed unless another offense occurs, the conviction marks a major moment for YG and its public image.
BLACKPINK’s reunion is something the fandom waited years for, and the members are undeniably icons of the global K-pop wave. Yet, with ticket outrage and leadership scandal hitting at the same time, many are wondering if YG can manage the group’s legacy without dragging it into further controversy. Whether the group can rise above it all remains to be seen—but for now, their world tour continues under a complicated spotlight.
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