Several long-time BLACKPINK fan accounts are drawing attention after announcing that they are stepping away from the fandom following the group's 10th anniversary.
Posts shared on an online community showed farewell messages from accounts that had supported BLACKPINK or individual members for years.
Some explained that the anniversary made them realize how deeply attached they had become to the group, while also saying they felt it was finally time to move on.
One longtime fan shared an emotional message after responding to Jisoo, writing, “I’ve come to realize through this experience that I loved BLACKPINK much, much more than I thought I did.”
The fan continued, “While loving BLACKPINK, I’ll cherish all the good memories, sad memories, and happy memories, and carry them with me for the rest of my life.”
They also thanked the group for becoming an important part of their life, adding, “Thank you for filling an entire chapter of my life so completely. Thanks to you, I’ve grown another step, and I was truly happy.”
Another longtime supporter similarly revealed that they became emotional while making the decision to leave.
They wrote, “I realized I liked BLACKPINK much more than I thought, and I think it is right for me to let go now.”
The fan also thanked the people they met through BLACKPINK and specifically expressed gratitude toward Jennie, who had been their favorite member.
Other fan accounts posted shorter goodbye messages, with one saying, “I’ll just leave the social media accounts like Twitter and YouTube open. I’ll check them out sometimes when I think of you. Bye.”
Another thanked Jisoo directly, writing, “I’m also so, so sorry toward Jisoo. I want to say that I’m really thankful for you. Seriously, you worked hard.”
A Jennie fan account also said it would remain private rather than disappear completely, adding, “Please remember Jennie from time to time, just as much as I supported her.”
One fan who was reportedly selected as one of 40 attendees for an anniversary-related event also expressed frustration over the event information, writing shortly before a stated deadline, “You told us to email by 4 if we couldn't attend, but now it's almost 4 and you still haven't announced the time or location? What are you trying to do?”
Another international fan account shared a farewell for the anniversary, writing, “Happy 10th anniversary BLACKPINK. You were a huge part of our youth, but it’s time to close this chapter. Thanks for all the beautiful memories you’ve shared during these years.”
The series of posts sparked discussion among netizens, particularly because some of the accounts were described as familiar names among longtime BLACKPINK fans.
Reactions included:
“I honestly don't get it. It’s well known that BLACKPINK doesn't communicate much, and fans liked them knowing that, right? It’s fair to feel a bit let down about the 10th anniversary, but they did manage to get together and even do a live stream.”
“It just made me sad when I saw the fans who had been there since debut because, as a fellow fan, I could really understand how they felt.”
“Fans held on thinking, ‘The 10th anniversary is coming soon, so they'll give us something then.’ Since they were disappointed with how the anniversary turned out, it’s understandable that they're feeling disillusioned.”
“Wow, seriously, these are huge accounts that everyone has heard of. I can understand the fans.”
“They’re all big accounts. It seems like everyone’s disappointment has been huge.”
“If you're no longer interested in group activities, you shouldn't keep giving fans expectations.”
“The fans seriously look so hurt. Even so, they wrapped things up with kind words so they could have a beautiful goodbye. That really shows how devoted their love was.”
While the farewell messages represent the personal decisions of individual fans rather than the entire BLINK fandom, the departure of several longtime accounts has drawn attention to the disappointment some supporters have expressed following BLACKPINK's milestone 10th anniversary.
