BLACKPINK fans want 'Le Parisien' to apologize; here's why
What's the story
BLACKPINK is one of the most followed K-pop bands in the world. The girl group is on a world tour titled Born Pink and has been shattering records left and right. Recently, they performed a sold-out show at Stade De France and became the first girl group to do so.
Now, French publication Le Parisien's review of the concert is receiving flak from BLINKS.
Flak
The review is being slammed by fans
The French publication's concert review did not go well with the fans, especially the journalist's choice of words. Marie Poussel's review is being called out on social media. She called the show "not up to par," and fans perceived it to be unprofessional and disrespectful.
Many fans pointed out the "misogynistic and xenophobic" tone of the article.
Fans are demanding an apology.
Twitter Post
A fan's reaction
ma'am @MariePoussel if you can't be professional, you don't like your job or you don't like kpop just pass the article to someone better dedicated to the job or better do your journalistic work. And you @le_Parisien hire a better journalist
— ᴋɪᴍ ᴊɪꜱᴏᴏ ɪꜱ ᴍʏ ʟɪꜰᴇ 🫧 (@misskoreaJisoo) July 16, 2023
LE PARISIEN RESPECT BLACKPINK