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Fans call for Channel Nine to apologize to BLACKPINK

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BLACKPINK perform at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, 15/6/19 Source: YG Entertainment

During Sunday afternoon news slot, Channel 9 ran a story reporting on the drug bust and used footage from BLACKPINK's concert. Social media users have now called for an apology from Channel 9 for the misreport.


K-pop girl group performed for their massive hoard of loyal followers at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney as a part of their In Your Area world tour last 15 June.

On Saturday evening just metres away at Sydney Olympic Park, dance festival I Am Hardstyle also took place and let's just say it was a wildly different fanbase. In fact police reported that 5 people were arrested on drug supply charges.

However during Channel 9's Sunday afternoon news slot, Channel 9 ran a story reporting on the drug bust and used footage from BLACKPINK's concert.

Social media users have now called for an apology from Channel 9 for the misreport.


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