BLACKPINK's management has spoken out following band member Jennie Kim walking off stage mid-performance and not returning.
The K-pop band - made up of Rose Park, Kim Jisoo, Lisa Manobal and Jennie Kim - were playing at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday (10 June) and yesterday (Sunday, 11 June).
However, during the girl group's second performance of the weekend, 27-year-old Kim walked off stage and didn't return as a result of her 'deteriorating condition'.
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A video uploaded to social media by someone in the audience shows Kim performing the routine to 'Lovesick Girls', alongside the rest of her bandmates.
Despite doing her best to keep going with the performance, Kim stops midway and turns away from the crowd, running her hands through her hair before making her way off stage, helped down by security.
The rest of the band carry on with the performance without Kim, however, they reportedly addressed her departure from the stage later on in the night.
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As per 7 News, Park told the audience: "It seems that we will be proceeding with the rest of the show without Jennie.
"However, we will try our best to fill the stage up for you guys and give you the best night so don’t worry about that. In the meantime, our hearts will be with Jennie, supporting her."
Attendees and fans of the K-pop star immediately flocked to social media in confusion and out of concern for Kim.
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One Twitter user said: "She still trying to sing her part awhhh my heart ache."
Another wrote: "Jennie pls get well soon i can't see u like this... pls."
While a third commented: "Sending love and healing vibes to the beautiful Jennie! Get well soon, we miss you on stage!"
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BLACKPINK's management, YG Entertainment, has since released a statement, offering it's 'sincerest apologies to all the fans who have shown their support for BLACKPINK and those who attended the event'.
The company asked for fans 'understanding' and explained that Kim had to stop her performance as a result of her 'deteriorating' health - medical advice on-site reportedly advising the singer against going back on stage.
The statement continues: "We immediately took measures to ensure she receives ample rest and stability.
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“Jennie has conveyed her regrets for not being able to stay with the fans until the end, and assures that she will recover as soon as possible."
YG Entertainment also noted that it will do its 'utmost to support Jennie's speedy recovery'.
The statement concluded: "We would like to ask for your understanding once again."
Topics: Celebrity, Music, Social media, Health, Australia
Poppy Bilderbeck