Overeager fans cause chaos on first night of Blackpink tour’s Hong Kong stop

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Denise TsangJanuary 25, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Blackpink's Hong Kong concert stop on their Deadline world tour experienced chaotic scenes on its first night at Kai Tak Stadium. Thousands of fans, eager to secure prime viewing spots in the standing area, queued overnight and subsequently rushed into the stadium, disregarding security instructions. Social media footage showed fans pushing and shoving, with some shouting and screaming amidst the chaos. The rush was attributed to the standing area's first-come, first-served policy. Some fans for the second concert began queuing even before the first show concluded. The stadium has been contacted for comments regarding the incident. The Hong Kong concerts mark the final stop of Blackpink's world tour.

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