YG Entertainment apologized.
YG Entertainment has officially issued an apology following backlash over the controversial “zero-view” seats in section N3 at BLACKPINK’s recent concert. The seating area became a hot topic after reviews online claimed that they were unable to see the girls at all. Instead, they got a view of a big screen.
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고양 종합운동장 N3 3열 후기후기랄것도 없음 걍 안보임
구조물에 의해 시야에 방해가 일어날 수 있다면서요…
시야가 없는데요 그냥 이런 자릴 시제석으로 푼것도 아니고 본예매로 푼게 진짜 너무화남
불꽃놀이? 드론? 걍 다가려서 위만 빼꼼 보이고 아예안보임 pic.twitter.com/So0bvsqVIJ
— 시야몬 (@happyshuac) July 5, 2025
BLACKPINK’s concert. A review of section N3, 3rd row at Goyang Sports Stadium. Actually there’s nothing to review as you absolutely can’t see a thing. They said that it’s possible that your view is restricted because of set-ups. But there’s just zero view. It’s not even like they released these seats on restricted view, but it’s general ticketing, so I’m really mad at that. Fireworks? Drones? Everything was obstructed so I could only see a little bit at the top and nothing else.
happyshuac
On July 7, 2025, after the controversy went viral, YG Entertainment released a statement in apology.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the restricted stage view from the N3 seats during BLACKPINK’s concert last weekend. A console was installed in front of the N3 section, which unfortunately blocked the view of the stage. To mitigate this, we extended LED screens for the audience in that area. However, despite our intentions, we understand this led to further discomfort. We are currently preparing follow-up measures for those affected and will share detailed guidance via the ticketing platform.”
The incident occurred during BLACKPINK’s WORLD TOUR
There was no prior notice about the obstruction. Although a disclaimer during ticketing mentioned “possible view obstruction due to structures,” the actual experience turned out to be complete visual blockage. Tickets for the N3 section were priced at around ₩130,000 KRW (about $95.40 USD), yet audience members were reportedly unable to see the members for the entire two-hour show. As a result, calls for refunds have been mounting.