Worldwide K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK is back here in Manila again, this time for a special meet-and-greet event last night June 6 at the SM Samsung Hall, BGC, Taguig City.
The all-girl K-Pop group is back after their successful concert last February, but this time they are back for a special meet and greet event with Shopee Philippines.
They had the crowd going wild as soon as they took the stage. Screams echoed across the hall the minute Blackpink started to enter the stage. The girls took turns to greet their PH BLINKs in Filipino and expressed their excitement to be back here in Manila.
Meanwhile, Kapamilya actress Anne Curtis who is a certified BLINK and Maymay Entrata was spotted at the event.
I know it will never be enough… 💔 but I’ll do my best to post as many vids for you guys sa IG ko…🖤💗 I see your tweets. Big hugs blinks!
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) June 6, 2019
Unfortunately, some Blinks weren’t able to go to the special meet-and-greet event. Several fans alleged they were denied entry despite scoring tickets by spending tens of thousands of pesos and became increasingly worried that they were “scammed” hence the hashtag #ShopeeScam
Shopee’s special meet and greet event for BLACKPINK fans is currently making waves on Twitter, but probably not in the way the e-commerce site wants.
Responding to the concerns, Shopee Philippines apologized in an official statement:
For avid fans known as Blinks, this event is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to interact with their favorite K-pop idols, and because of this incident it broke the hearts of Blinks. Some Blinks even came from provincial parts of the country just to get a glimpse of their idol. However, Shopee broke their hearts as they realize they can’t see their idols even after spending all that money.
SHOPEE TOOK MY TICKET AWAY FROM ME.
The pain I’m experiencing right now is unbearable. I just want to see BLACKPINK and I believe that my dreams will come true. But they took it away.
– Chase Blackctto. pic.twitter.com/Lh2A82Gxf2
— martin💃| #SHOPEESCAM (@martinbp_) June 6, 2019
booked a flight going to mnl to see blackpink..and this happened..
Definitely the saddest day of my life.@ShopeePH this is so frustrating 😭#ShoppeeBlackpinkinMNL pic.twitter.com/zZTr8niaIA
— Menchor Allen Mayang (@AllenMayang) June 5, 2019
I. ABOUT THE PROMOTION
1. There were 3 kinds of tickets to be given away. Black, Pink, and Orange.
— Nikka Bondoc (@nikka_bondoc) June 6, 2019
After the concert, the BlackPink members updated their Instagram accounts and thanked their Filipino fans.
Lisa wrote on her Instagram post, “Masaya akong makita kayong mga blinks💋”
Rose uploaded their group photo with the caption, “it was so nice seeing u today blinks ❤️ love u @ Philippines”
Meanwhile, Jennie wrote, “Thank you @shopee_ph for having us today and to our Philippines Blinks for the warm welcome. I love you guys.”
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