Blackpink has drawn criticism for upsetting Chinese followers

 Blackpink has drawn criticism for upsetting Chinese followers.

Blackpink has been under fire from Chinese fans for the second time in recent months. The latest controversy stems from a post on the group's official Weibo account that did not mention the word "China" when referring to the group's upcoming concert in Shanghai.

The post simply said that Blackpink would be holding a concert in "East Asia" on October 23. This omission of the word "China" angered many Chinese fans, who felt that the group was deliberately trying to distance themselves from China.

This is not the first time that Blackpink has been accused of offending Chinese fans. In January, the group was criticized for wearing clothes that some Chinese fans considered to be disrespectful to the Chinese flag.

Blackpink's management company, YG Entertainment, has apologized for the latest controversy, saying that the post was not intended to offend anyone. However, the apology has not appeased Chinese fans, who have called for a boycott of the group's upcoming concert in Shanghai.

The controversy is a reminder of the delicate relationship between K-pop artists and their Chinese fans. China is a major market for K-pop, but the Chinese government has been increasingly strict about what it considers to be cultural appropriation. This has made it difficult for K-pop artists to navigate the Chinese market without offending some fans.

It remains to be seen how Blackpink will be able to repair the damage done to their relationship with Chinese fans. The group's upcoming concert in Shanghai will be a major test of their popularity in China. If the concert is successful, it could help to mend fences with Chinese fans. However, if the concert is a flop, it could spell trouble for Blackpink's career in China.