Kpop Artists Celebrate 2NE1 Reunion, Ignoring BLACKPINK, Leading to Controversy

On the evening of October 4, the highly anticipated 15th-anniversary concert of 2NE1 took place in Seoul, South Korea. After an eight-year hiatus following their disbandment, fans were finally treated to the long-awaited reunion of 2NE1, as they performed together at a concert organized by YG Entertainment. The announcement of their anniversary tour sent waves through the Asian music scene, marking an exciting “homecoming”for the iconic second-generation girl group that left fans in eager anticipation.

crowd singing every single line of the song 😭 blackjacks waited for this moment #WELCOMEBACK_2NE1 pic.twitter.com/0ekwQKmuUx

—. (@chinaamrqt) October 4, 2024

2ne1 i love you 04.10.2024 pic.twitter.com/zn5f5LQQdG

— debo 地下 (@debonairdetsuki) October 4, 2024

Before a crowd of thousands, 2NE1 made a triumphant comeback, dazzling fans with their performance amidst roaring cheers. The group performed their legendary hits, delivering an unforgettable musical experience that stirred youthful nostalgia among attendees.

Presently, 2NE1 is the hot topic across K-pop forums, with fans buzzing about their reunion despite past obstacles. The excitement is palpable, celebrating the return of a beloved group.

During the concert, numerous fellow artists and close friends sent video messages congratulating 2NE1 on their momentous reunion. Noteworthy figures who extended their best wishes included Pharrell, TWICE, IU, aespa, IVE, NewJeans, Stray Kids, KISS OF LIFE, Zico, (G)I-DLE, and BOYNEXTDOOR.

The entire YG Family also came together to celebrate, with G-Dragon, BABYMONSTER, and TREASURE all sending heartfelt video messages for the event.

However, the absence of BLACKPINK at the 2NE1 reunion concert stirred considerable controversy. Given that BLACKPINK shares a lineage with 2NE1, their absence on such a significant occasion for their senior group sparked speculation about a strained relationship between the two iconic groups.

When BLACKPINK made their debut, it coincided with rumors of 2NE1’s disbandment. There were moments when CL was even rumored to have “thrown shade”at her younger sister group, which further intensified tensions between the respective fandoms. The lack of acknowledgment from BLACKPINK on this pivotal day for 2NE1 only fueled ongoing discussions regarding potential discord.

Recently, BLACKPINK members have focused on their individual projects, with their relationship with YG Entertainment currently limited to their group contract. While 2NE1 celebrated their reunion, Jennie opted to promote the upcoming music video for “Mantra.” The interaction between the two groups has been sparse, leading many BLINKs to feel it is unreasonable to criticize BLACKPINK for not publicly congratulating 2NE1.

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