01 April 2023, Mumbai: Blackpink was not asked to play at Yook Suk Yeol and Kim Keon Hee’s visit to the White House, the South Korean President’s Office officially denied in a press release on March 31 KST. As soon as it was reported that BLACKPINK would be performing at the occasion later this month, the whispers swiftly spread among fans.
The American President Joe Biden and the First Lady Jill Biden have invited the South Korean President Yook Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee to a formal official visit to Washington, D.C., on April 26. According to earlier reports from a number of media outlets, Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK were considered for a performance at the state supper that would follow the diplomatic visit in April. Later reports, however, claimed that the head of South Korea’s National Security Council neglected to convey the recommendation to Yook Suk Yeol, thus escalating tensions between the United States and South Korea.
The president’s office of South Korea has responded to media rumours by issuing a statement saying that “the purported performance that has been circulating through the media is not included in the agenda for the upcoming state visit.” By officially denying that BLACKPINK will be attending the forthcoming event, the group put an end to the rumours.
Fans of BLACKPINK have expressed how disappointed they are with the information. BLACKPINK continues to be one of the most well-known K-pop groups in the world, with a sizable global fan base, despite the South Korean President’s Office’s denial. One of the largest success stories in K-pop history, the group has amassed a sizable fan base thanks to their songs and live performances.
Jisoo of BLACKPINK made her most awaited solo debut on March 31 with the song “FLOWER” from the album “ME,” which also marked the solo debuts of each member of the group. Fans of the news were devastated by the news, but since FLOWER’s debut, everyone has been busy streaming it and offering love to Jisoo and the other members.