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On September 5, 2024, BLACKPINK opened up about their relationship in the 8th anniversary Our Area recap video, shared on the group's official YouTube channel. During the latest episode, group member Jisoo expressed her raw thoughts about how she felt about the eighth anniversary of the group and how they have grown up together. She stated:
"It's already our 8th anniversary! It feels very different. Among those who came today, there are those who liked us from elementary school and have now grown up. It feels like we've really grown up together. It brought back memories in a new way. We will work hard to continue to give BLINKS energy. Thank you always, and I love you."
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Those unversed, BLACKPINK celebrated their eighth anniversary on August 8, 2024, and invited 88 lucky fans to the event, Our Area. The group members revealed information about their upcoming and completed projects during the fan meeting held on the anniversary day.
BLACKPINK members, including Lisa, Jennie, and others, expressed their gratitude to BLINKS
BLACKPINK's 8th Anniversary Our Area recap video kick-started showcasing Jisoo and Rosé creating a new pose with five fingers. Subsequently, the four members, including Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa, created a four-leaf clover pose, symbolizing luck.
The scene transitioned to the BLACKPINK members interacting with their fandom, BLINKS, at the Our Area fan sign meeting, where they expressed their longing for their fans and how they had met after a long time. They also signed autographs for the fans and had one-to-one interaction sessions with them.
During the recap video, BLACKPINK's Lisa expressed how good she felt after meeting BLINKS on August 8 and stated:
"It feels so good to be with BLINKS on such a meaningful day. It's so nice to see them after a long time. Thank you for being with us for our 8th anniversary like this. Please be with us next year too. Keep being with us, BLINKS!"
Subsequently, BLACKPINK's Jennie also expressed how she came to a realization that the group has spent so much time together with BLINKS. She further elaborated on how she was moved because of the nice things that the fans had told her. She cited that the group's entire day was filled with BLINKS and confessed her desire to meet the fans soon. Jennie concluded her statement, stating, 'I LOVE YOU BLINKS.'
Meanwhile, Rosé also stated that she felt elated about the good things said by BLINKS and mentioned:
"It's been a long time since we had a fan-signing event. BLINKS all said sweet things, and I felt so happy they came to see us like this. It really felt like a meaningful day. I wish every day could be like this. Thank you so much for supporting and loving us for these eight years."
The eighth-anniversary recap videos also featured scenes from the group's Born Pink film screening, where they interacted with the fandom and watched the movie together.
BLACKPINK was formed by YG Entertainment and debuted in August 2016 with their single album, Square One.
