Who would’ve imagined that amidst their contract renewal, we’d see the OT4 BLACKPINK together? To make it historic, together at Buckingham Palace?! After their BORN PINK World Tour, the four members went with their individual busy schedules, and it’s just today, November 22, that Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa were together in a single frame, in a similar location. But why are they present there? Here’s the latest scoop we got!
What Are The OT4 BLACKPINK Doing In Britain?
On Tuesday evening in Britain, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a dinner at Buckingham Palace to honor the state visit of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. Interestingly, the global K-pop girl group attended the state banquet as OT4 BLACKPINK.
- This is the group’s first complete appearance after their exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment expired last August 2023. Fans have found it surprising and heartwarming to see them together, yet somewhere nobody could have expected it.
According to reports, the British government invited BLACKPINK to the state banquet. Moreover, the X platform was flooded with reactions from BLINKs in seeing OT4 BLACKPINK again in one room.
It's reported that BLACKPINK was invited by the British government and not the Korean government to the Korean State Banquet at Buckingham Palace pic.twitter.com/wElXx2NQ5o
— 터틀 🐢 (@xx_turtle_) November 21, 2023
Some things are just unexpected, and we witnessed that from the BLACKPINK members during the banquet. In King Charles’ speech, he mentioned the younger generation of South Koreans being inspirations and further acknowledged the presence of the girls.
“I applaud Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, better known collectively as BLACKPINK, for their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience as Ambassadors for the U.K.’s Presidency of COP 26, and later as advocates for the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals,” King Charles said.
- It was evident how the OT4 BLACKPINK were caught off guard by the King’s shoutout, as they couldn’t seem to contain their shock and smiles.
"it is especially inspiring to see korea’s younger generation embrace the cause. i applaud jennie, jisoo, lisa and rosé, better known collectively as blackpink, for their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience as ambassadors…" pic.twitter.com/caoPth2yGE
— 🖤✨ (@jenniesrenes) November 21, 2023
Quickly enough, the YG girl group made it to numerous headlines with their attendance at the Korean State Banquet, with around 170 guests present at Buckingham Palace. The four members elegantly slayed the white-tie dress code. Jisoo and Rosé wore black, Jennie picked a white off-shoulder, while Lisa chose a light blue glam gown, respectively.
BLINKs Share Memes And Excitement Over OT4 Reunion
Their fandom wouldn’t miss the opportunity to share their teary-eyed excitement to witness the OT4 BLACKPINK in a special and honorable event, specifically this state banquet. Some BLINKs also reshared their favorite clip when King Charles mentioned the four, and their reactions were priceless.
this is now my fav blackpink video😭😭 jennie’s and rosé’s awkward smiles with jisoo literally jumping while lisa is the only one trying to keep it subtle sjdjsjsjajsj pic.twitter.com/n6QCgG2n6W
— ria (@rosiesbitchxx) November 21, 2023
BLACKPINK’s reaction to King Charles introducing them is KILLING ME.😭 pic.twitter.com/1HHFwe5sjX
— ezi ★ (@cuntrs) November 21, 2023
Some wondered how random BLACKPINK was. One day, you’ll not see them, then the next, they’re already together somewhere in an important event. Call it unpredictable? Oh, they sure are.
stanning blackpink is such an experience 'cause why do they always pop out at the most unexpected places out of nowhere and meet people you never thought they'd be in the same room with??? 😭 pic.twitter.com/2Muxwh2kY6
— sia ❄️ | fan (@lalisalovemme) November 21, 2023
BLACKPINK’s ENTRANCE 🤍 THOSE ARE MY QUEENS!!! pic.twitter.com/hQzpo7H6KR
— 🃏elly (@jendeukiemano) November 22, 2023
“i wonder what blackpink is doing nowadays”
blackpink on a random tuesday: https://t.co/ZPm3fgfDEr— rosé lover (@loverrse) November 21, 2023
But of course, behind all these memes, their fandom is truly proud of where BLACKPINK is at now. And we all missed the sight of these four women together, so that calls for some memes and celebration!
blackpink you were truly missed pic.twitter.com/pyeRNAcxs3
— m ✰ (@mar3uss) November 21, 2023
blackpink the most unserious group 😂pic.twitter.com/eosTPZLCpH
— 젠바🙈💕 (@blackpinkbabo) November 22, 2023
one thing about blackpink is that they’ll never stop gossiping 😭 pic.twitter.com/CbOF4Vga2F
— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) November 21, 2023
And to top this all off, the OT4 BLACKPINK met with King Charles III. They sure have been cherishing the time to talk to King Charles, and their smiles show that they are enjoying their time there.
BLACKPINK OMG pic.twitter.com/rzNoDaL9R0
— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) November 21, 2023
BLACKPINK with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/7RDxx9FtLU
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 21, 2023
Welp, is this a sign that the third-generation girl group will be staying as four still? We’ll probably hear that from YG Entertainment soon enough. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy these OT4 BLACKPINK crumbs, BLINKs!