TAIPEI (TVBS News) — BLACKPINK will launch their Asia tour at Kaohsiung National Stadium (高雄世運主場館) Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 18-19). The K-pop sensation becomes the first girl group to perform twice at the southern Taiwan venue. The concerts mark a historic milestone for the stadium and the city.
Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) sparked viral excitement Thursday (Oct. 16) by posting a pink-haired photo, humorously questioning whether pink suits her. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨), Taiwan's ruling party, Legislator Huang Jie (黃捷) amplified the trend with a pink-haired image of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴). The social media phenomenon reflects Kaohsiung's citywide embrace of BLACKPINK fever.
Kaohsiung City Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) transformed his social media profile with a pink-haired image and posted promotional content on Threads. The city launched the "LIGHT UP Kaohsiung IN PINK" campaign, illuminating six landmarks including Love River (愛河) and Great Harbor Bridge (大港橋) in pink lights. Chen declared support for the group, stating the entire city cheers them on. ◼
