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The tour has been riddled with controversy.
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The latest update surrounding BLACKPINK‘s tour has sparked major reactions.
The members of BLACKPINK | @BLACKPINK/XAs soon as the tour was announced, it sparked a lot of concern and criticism.
BLACKPINK’s Tour Announcement Sparks Major Concerns And Criticism
Comments by the members made netizens worry as the date got closer, with seemingly no evidence of rehearsals.
Proof That BLACKPINK Have Not Begun Practicing For Upcoming Comeback And Tour Frustrates Fans
The tour’s name, DEADLINE, was announced on April 16 (KST).
The poster immediately sparked huge reactions, with some pointing out the lack of creativity (as it is similar to the past graphics), but also the irony of the name. While the tour is set to start soon, it lacks any public preparation, including teasers or a new album, as the last to be released was BORN PINK in 2022.
tour being called deadline when we’re not even sure if BP3 will even make the deadline is hilarious😭😭😭
— HERVÉッ (@imhrve) May 16, 2025
They called it deadline bc they only have an 8 week deadline to get this new era completed
— C (@styIysh) May 16, 2025
do you know what else do yall have a deadline for ??? A COMEBACK https://t.co/ScpNdGuvZq pic.twitter.com/K9vTY8jGbX
— kitty (@jensoolapdance) May 16, 2025
Yet, many others took the name in a different direction, with some believing it is alluding to the group disbanding. “Deadline” tends to mean the latest time something has to be completed by, and some netizens thought it meant it literally, with the last date of BLACKPINK activities, with the members focusing on solo activities.
calling it the deadline tour because they’re about to hit their disbandment deadline https://t.co/zFnPuT60YE pic.twitter.com/O3ianNJeG0
— neo 🧛🏾 (@kjnblitz) May 16, 2025
Deadline = the end of the line
Blackpink disbandment after this tour meaning lisa freedom THANK YOU GAWD pic.twitter.com/5qWDXUH85l
— bīīً ꫂ ၴႅၴ (@lsmdolls) May 16, 2025
they couldnt make it more obvious that they’re disbanding i cant breathe https://t.co/Q3vL4jtusB
— jj⚘ (@chaelisagrande) May 16, 2025
Everyone will be wanting a ticket because this will be BLACKPINK's last worldtour for a time longer than their hiatuses oh don't make me cry :(
— ken (@togejustvibin) May 16, 2025
it’s giving disbandment wdym deadline https://t.co/dphXEdg8TR pic.twitter.com/Tt2fNWA26B
— ؘ (@gossippinks) May 16, 2025
Some joked that they probably knew the meaning and that it was just the members taking advantage and trolling fans as the “disbandment” allegations have been circulating since the members focused on solo activities after leaving YG Entertainment.
blackpink rlly the biggest trolls out there bcs they would name their tour deadline when they know they have so many disbandment allegations.
— jj⚘ (@chaelisagrande) May 16, 2025
The tour is set to begin July 5 in Seoul.
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