After a historic trip to the UK, BlackPink returned to Korea to the welcome of fans and media. However, the chaotic scene at the airport made netizens worried.
On November 23, BlackPink returned to Korea after a three-day trip to London, accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee on an official state visit to the UK. Photos taken at Incheon International Airport show that only three members Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé returned home, while Lisa was absent.
Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé returned to Korea after their trip to England.
Different from the elegant, formal look at Buckingham Palace, the trio chose simple, comfortable outfits with predominantly black tones at the airport. However, this return to Korea occurred in a situation that made many people worried.
Initially, when stepping out of the security gate, BlackPink joined the crowd returning from the flight, no one knew about the famous trio’s return. However, the situation completely changed when the bodyguard appeared. Fans and the press only now recognized BlackPink and immediately surrounded them, creating a chaotic scene. At one point, Jisoo was separated from the other two members. While security forces tried to keep the trio safe, fans were pushed and pushed, and even normal people were caught up in the jostling crowd. Rosé’s worried face was captured by the paparazzi.
When the scene video was made public, even though BlackPink returned home safely, Blinks simultaneously expressed their anger on social networks because the girls were treated disrespectfully and fell into dangerous situations.
Netizens commented: “Please respect their space”, “The lack of private space makes people mad. I don’t understand why idols aren’t protected at Incheon airport when fans (stalkers) and press are swarming there”, “Nothing looks safe. I wish Korean airports followed the rules like London Heathrow airport does”, “Just a few bodyguards are not enough to protect them”…
Chaotic scene when BlackPink returned to Korea.
Previously, BlackPink became the first Kpop artist to be awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire – MBE by King Charles.
The British Royal Family honored BlackPink as ambassadors for COP26 – the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the United Kingdom in 2021, and also as ambassadors for the United Kingdom. the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
King Charles III praised BlackPink’s contributions in using its reputation to convey the message of environmental sustainability, raising awareness of global citizens about responding to climate change.
While Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa are only “honorary” members of the British Empire, Rosé – as a dual citizen of Korea and New Zealand (part of the Commonwealth) – enjoys full privileges. medal rights. She was recognized as “Roseanne Park MBE”, had the opportunity to be knighted and married inside St. Paul’s Cathedral – where the wedding of Prince Charles (now King Charles) and Princess Diana was held. The beauty’s future child born in 1997 also has these rights.
King Charles personally awarded the MBE to BlackPink.
Pictures of the famous music group were also shared on The Royal Family Instagram.