Earlier this month, Blackpink performed two shows in Kaohsiung as part of their BORN PINK world tour. Like the other stops, tickets sold out immediately after they went on sale, proving Blackpink’s worldwide popularity.
Although the shows finished without a hitch, netizens engaged in heated debates as controversial social media posts related to Blackpink appeared online. Earlier, Live Nation Taiwan was called out for its disrespectful Instagram story.
The Instagram story showed Blackpink’s plane just as it was taking off from Kaohsiung, along with the caption,
“Walk yourself outAs if it’s your last.”
“Besides the controversial Instagram story from Live Nation Taiwan, a pastor also gained attention for his Facebook post. In the post, Pastor Waynecompared stanning Blackpink to understanding Jesus.
40,000 tickets sold out in a second. Everyone traveled and stood in line, then screamed for 3 hours. ‘It’s worth it!’
Gatherings right by your home with no line-up, 90 minutes. ‘It takes up too much time!’
It’s a world I don’t understand. People are willing to pay $4,400 TWD (about $145 USD), and even up to $100,000 TWD (about $3,300 USD) for a scalped ticket, to see four people who will never know who you are.
People aren’t willing to get to know a best friend who died for you on the cross. Black red.
Remember to come and see Jesus during Easter.”
The post immediately went viral and attracted thousands of netizen comments, prompting Pastor Wayne to add a clarification.
To add:
“I just think that many people are willing to pay a price, but there must be value in return. I think there’s value in Jesus, but is it possible that our modern churches are not living up to the value of Jesus?
It’s not an issue with BLACKPINK. It’s not an issue with Jesus. It’s an issue with modern churches.
Let’s work hard.”
Despite the clarification, many netizens did not agree with his point of view.
“Get Jesus to release an album with dance songs first.“
“It’s great that Avalokiteshvara [in Buddhism] doesn’t restrict me from watching girl groups.“
“If Jesus shows up at the venue and sings du du du, I could help chant ‘Jesus in your area.’“
“So you’re allowed to not understand Blackpink, but others aren’t allowed to not understand God?“
“Begging for a Jesus fanmeeting. I’ll be the first person in line.“
source:koreaboo.com
