On July 13, after launching theirs EXPIRATION World Tour with an exhausted two -night opening in Goyang, South Korea, Blackpink brought their global tour to Los Angeles. He performs in the iconic Sofi-one stadium of the highest places in the world-length world were high. The headquarters, home of recites such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, is known for its cutting -edge Infinity screen, a 360 -degree LED display considered a wonder of entertainment technology.
However, with great dismay of the fans, the EXPIRATION Concert was lacking in the technological splendor typical of the sofas shows. Unlike stray-randy children, the only K-Pop act so far to fully use the LED 360-the Blackpink stage system has appeared stripped. There were no auxiliary or low stadium side screens and no use of the Infinity screen, which led to what fans called a visually scarce experience “, in particular for the participants sitting on the distant sides.
Fans denigrate “visual downgrade” and safety falls
Although the main phase of Sofi was larger than the Born Pink Tour, many fans claimed that it seemed “modest” and not reflecting the global Blackpink stature. Comparisons with other international acts – and even the group’s setting in smaller Korean places – intensified frustration. TikTok and Twitter’s viral posts showed disappointed fan that complain about the lack of LED floor panels and lateral screens, which have seriously influenced the vision corners and the overall experience.
A particularly alarming moment occurred when a lifting platform was abruptly descent while there were Lisa and backup dancers. The sudden drop made Lisa lose his balance, almost falling. Fortunately, the platform has lowered itself slowly enough to allow Lisa to regain stability, avoiding a serious accident. However, fans expressed serious concern for the management of the safety of the stage by YG Entertainment. “Fans spent hundreds of dollars for these tickets”, A recited comment. “Seeing this level of production, especially in such a prestigious place, is disappointing.”
A rocky beginning for a crucial return
THE EXPIRATION The World Tour has been seen as Blackpink’s opportunity to reaffirm their position as Top Girl Group of K-Pop after a three-year break. But with the Los Angeles leg of the tour that attracts criticism rather than applause, fans ask for rapid improvements from YG Entertainment.
Many long -standing beats have described the show as a “alarm clock”, with YG calls to review their concert strategy that goes on. With other tour stops to come, fans hope that the group will soon offer a concert experience that corresponds to their world -class reputation.
