Blackpink fans in Singapore unhappy over concert experience
Their complaints include restricted views, stifling heat and unruly concert etiquette such as shoving
SINGAPORE - K-pop sensation Blackpink performed two sold-out shows for the Singapore stop of their Born Pink World Tour at the National Stadium last weekend.
But not all of their fans at the two shows were enthralled by the experience.
A viral TikTok video posted by user trixl4uu on Sunday (14 May) showed a concert-goer using three languages to get another concert-goer to put down his hand-held fan as it was blocking the views of many other standing-pen attendees.
Comments have flooded the video, with many lauding the person in the video for his attempts to help the situation, while others were tickled by the comedic delivery of his words.
Another TikToker also expressed his disappointment over being unable to see Blackpink member Jisoo, as he was blocked by a sign held up by another concert-goer.
Restricted views and rowdy pushing in standing pens
Other videos have surfaced on TikTok and Instagram showing VIP and standing-ticket holders complaining about their limited view of the girl group and the sea of handphones blocking the view of the stage, of which many fans deemed as the most concerning issue.
The plethora of raised mobile phones even compelled Jennie, one of the Blackpink members, to comment during one of the shows, "I must say, I'm seeing more cellphones than faces today. I don't know if I like that. For the last two songs, I want everyone to connect and interact with us, and sing and dance and just party, ok?"
Comments have also flooded social media over the poor etiquette seen at the concert, with many fans allegedly pushing and shoving in the standing pits
Concert organisers were seen holding makeshift "Don't push" signs, and briefing standing-pen ticket holders before the start of the concert to ease the potentially dangerous situation.
In another TikTok video, medical staff were seen wheeling a stretcher past fans before the start of the concert, to attend to a fan who had reportedly fainted.
Attendees of the first concert on Saturday had also posted TikTok videos providing tips for second-day attendees to enjoy the concert.
The general consensus online was that seated ticket holders had a more positive experience than those who paid for standing tickets.
Yahoo Southeast Asia has reached out to Ticketmaster Singapore regarding measures they had taken to ensure safety and a satisfactory experience for attendees who bought standing pen and VIP tickets.
