BLACKPINK recently became the center of online debate after their voting results on the music show Inkigayo fell below expectations, sparking discussions about the group’s current popularity.
The controversy began with a viral post on the Korean forum Pann. The post claimed that BLACKPINK’s fanbase might be shrinking, citing recent voting results where the group reportedly lost to the rookie group Hearts2Hearts by a large margin. According to the post, the vote ratio at one point reached approximately 1:9, suggesting a significant difference in fan participation.
In the most recent broadcast week, the situation appeared similar, as BLACKPINK once again received relatively low voting scores. As a result, the group failed to secure first place despite having a relatively small gap in overall points compared with competing artists.
The original poster argued that the numbers reflected a noticeable decline in fan engagement, writing that it felt like “many people are leaving BLACKPINK’s fandom recently.”
However, the claim quickly faced strong pushback from fans and other netizens. Many pointed out that measuring BLACKPINK’s influence solely through music show rankings is overly simplistic, especially considering the group’s global impact.
Some commenters argued that many idols would prefer achieving worldwide success like BLACKPINK even if they did not win on music shows. Others highlighted the group’s continued dominance in multiple areas of the industry.
Supporters emphasized that BLACKPINK still maintains massive album sales, global touring power, and one of the largest social media followings in K-pop. The group is also widely recognized for its partnerships with international luxury brands and its strong global fanbase.
One comment summed up the sentiment of many fans by asking a rhetorical question: which current girl group could confidently claim to be more successful than BLACKPINK on the global stage?
The heated discussion demonstrates that the group’s influence remains a major talking point within the K-pop community. Even a single voting result on a weekly music program was enough to spark widespread debate, once again reflecting the unique position BLACKPINK holds in both the Korean music industry and the international market.
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