TAIPEI (TVBS News) — K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK will perform their highly anticipated DEADLINE world tour concerts at Kaohsiung's National Stadium (高雄國家體育場) on Saturday (Oct. 18) and Sunday (Oct. 19). Anticipation has reached fever pitch among fans across Taiwan as the self-governing island prepares for the internationally acclaimed group's arrival, with enthusiastic supporters eagerly preparing for the landmark musical experience.
The excitement extends far beyond the concerts themselves. In Taipei's Xinyi District (信義區), Taiwan's premier shopping district, the third floor of Breeze Nanshan (微風南山) hosts the BLACKPINK POP-UP STORE IN TAIPEI, operating until Thursday (Oct. 24). The store's opening day attracted a queue stretching nearly 200 meters as devoted fans clamored for exclusive merchandise.
Adding to the escalating BLACKPINK frenzy, group member JISOO has collaborated with American singer Zayn Malik on a new single, Eyes Closed. She also designed a distinctive merchandise character, Shumon, which debuted at a specialized pop-up store in Kaohsiung's Dream Mall (高雄夢時代), a major southern Taiwan shopping center, from Friday (Oct. 11) to Sunday (Oct. 20). This surprise launch drew substantial crowds of enthusiastic fans seeking exclusive collectibles.
The BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR POP-UP STORE IN TAIPEI will operate from Tuesday (Oct. 15) to Saturday (Oct. 19) at the Taipei Dome (台北大巨蛋), Taiwan's newest major venue. This limited-time store will offer exclusive tour-related merchandise, further fueling excitement surrounding the group's presence in Taiwan. These pop-up events bridge northern and southern Taiwan, uniting "BLINKs," the group's devoted fanbase, nationwide in celebration of BLACKPINK's popularity. ◼
