K-pop girl group BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim abruptly walked off stage mid-song in Australia due to health reasons on Saturday. The four-member group were performing in Melbourne as part of their second world tour Born Pink world tour. The 26-year-old skipped the soundcheck but later joined her band members to perform before abruptly leaving the stage during the concert.
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Jennie 🥹 get well mahal ko 🥺
BORN PINK AUSTRALIA#BORNPINKinMELBOURNE_Day2#BORNPINKinMelbourne @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/jdp4fJngO8
— N E F E L I • SAW BLACKPINK 🥹 (@roseanneclouds) June 11, 2023
In the footage shared online by fans, Jennie can be seen leaving the stage while fellow members Kim Jisoo, Park Rosé and Lisa reassured fans and carried on the rest of the concert. “It seems that we will be proceeding with the rest of the show without Jennie,” Rosé expressed to their worried fans. “However, we will try our best to fill the stage up for you guys and give you the best night so don’t worry about that. In the meantime, our hearts will be with Jennie, supporting her.”
Rosé, Jisoo and Lisa will be proceeding the rest of the show without Jennie. #JENNIEYOUARELOVED @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/l6AViaEpgZ
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) June 11, 2023
Following the concert, BLACKPINK’s management YG Entertainment released their official statement addressing the issue asking fans for their understanding. The statement mentioned that Jennie is currently taking rest due to health problems. The management and the K-pop Idol also expressed their heartfelt apologies to Australian blinks that she couldn’t finish the set. Although she was determined to carry on with her performance, the artist had to prioritise her health as urged by the medical staff present. She promised her fans that she will focus on recovering fast so she can return to the tour soon. Blinks quickly took to their social media accounts to assure Jennie that they will be waiting for her full recovery.
The singer has been touring since October 15th and is currently in the Oceania leg of the tour. With a total of 62 shows, the Born Pink tour will conclude in August, 2023.
This year, BLACKPINK made their debut at Coachella music festival as headliners. Jennie also attended the Met Gala wearing vintage Chanel and the 76th Cannes Film Festival to promote her show, The Idol.
