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The last episode of BLACKPINK’s reality show “24/365 with BLACKPINK” will be suspended.
On November 4, a teaser was uploaded for the final episode of “24/365 with BLACKPINK.” In the video, the members were shown touching a baby panda with their bare hands. Pandas are China’s national treasure, and many Chinese have been angered by the scene, stating that pandas are animals that require delicate care.
The China Wildlife Conservation Association sent a letter to Everland, the theme park where the panda is cared for, and demanded that they stop having non-professionals come into contact with the baby panda and show those scenes on shows.
In response to the concerns that arose, YG Entertainment released the following statement:
Hi.
It was decided that the last episode of BLACKPINK’s “24/365 with BLACKPINK” that was scheduled to be uploaded today, November 7 (Saturday) will be postponed.
BLACKPINK’s experience as panda keepers in Everland was carried out with the assistance of professional veterinarians and keepers, and strict disease prevention and sanitation guidelines were followed.
When BLACKPINK met the baby panda, all of the members were wearing sanitary gloves, masks, and protective clothing, and their hands and shoes were disinfected every time the scene changed.
However, in keeping with the recommendation of panda conservation experts who have stated that ‘non-professionals coming into contact with a baby panda can cause misunderstandings of another dimension’ and to follow the international cooperation convention, we have decided to postpone the premiere of the video.
We thank everyone who expressed concern and ask for their unchanged love and interest in BLACKPINK and the panda.
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