2 women arrested as hawkers cash in on Blackpink merchandise craze at concerts

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Theodora Yu,Edith LinJanuary 26, 2026 at 05:05 PM

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Hong Kong authorities arrested two women for hawking unauthorized Blackpink merchandise near Kai Tak Stadium during the group's concert series. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department received four complaints regarding these vendors, who were operating without official approval. A reporter observed about a dozen hawkers selling merchandise before the final concert on Monday. Photos circulating online showed the unauthorized sales, with some alleging the items were counterfeit. In addition to the arrests, a fixed penalty notice was issued to a man for public obstruction, and four batches of abandoned goods related to hawking were seized. The department stated it is closely monitoring the area and taking enforcement actions.

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Kai Tak Station Square 50% Food and Environmental Hygiene Department 60% Kai Tak Stadium ×270% Hong Kong 80% Blackpink ×390%

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Hong Kong

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