On April 24, 2025, BLACKPINK‘s Spotify account was hacked, leading to significant controversy within the K-pop community. The hack involved replacing BLACKPINK’s profile images and descriptions with content related to the girl group KISS OF LIFE, highlighting recent controversies involving both groups.
Specifically, BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down” track photo was swapped with imagery of KISS OF LIFE, and the profile description was altered to reference past incidents where BLACKPINK members were allegedly involved in using racial slurs during their pre-debut days. These incidents had resurfaced recently, causing renewed backlash against the group.
The hacking incident extended beyond BLACKPINK, affecting other YG Entertainment artists such as TREASURE and BABYMONSTER. Fans expressed outrage over the security breaches and criticized YG Entertainment for not taking adequate measures to protect their artists’ digital platforms.
In response to the controversy, KISS OF LIFE issued an apology for their involvement in culturally insensitive acts during a recent live broadcast. The group acknowledged their mistakes and expressed a commitment to learning and improving.
The incidents have sparked broader discussions about cultural sensitivity and appropriation within the K-pop industry, with fans calling for greater accountability and awareness from artists and their management companies.
What the hell 😭 BLACKPINK, rosé and Lisa's Spotify account got hacked 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/MwDEmiq635
— 𝐆𝐢𝐚 ᴬˡᵗᵉʳ ᴱᵍᵒ (@Artistedoll) April 24, 2025
Please take urgent action @Spotify 🚨
Rosé’s Spotify profile appears to have been hacked or vandalized. We ask that you restore her profile immediately and secure her account.
Please protect #ROSÉ & all artists affected . pic.twitter.com/Ol5F8x3qSe
— ROSÉ FOCUSED¹ (@RoseFocused) April 24, 2025
