BLACKPINK’s Latest Official Group Photos Spark Significant Backlash

BLACKPINK is facing controversy over their new album group photos.

The backlash started after visuals for their upcoming 3rd mini album DEADLINE were shared on February 13 via BLACKPINK’s official X (formerly Twitter) page. Detailed photos and inclusions of both the “BLACK” and “PINK” versions were posted, showing a ton of spoilers.

Fans quickly noticed the group poster photos. Many slammed the editing, saying it looks like the members never took the picture together. Instead, it feels like four separate photos slapped together.

Netizens called out the poor photo editing and expressed disappointment across social media platforms.

“Did Blackpink even get in the room together to take a concept photo for deadline? ”
— @globaIpinks

“the way they didn’t even take the group poster pictures together girl bye ”
— @RxbbitKun

“??????? Whoever edited this is going to hell bc it’s obvious that they weren’t together when they took those pictures….”
— @dimkalore

“group posters look like they’re photoshopped in disappointed”
— @aerinaflowers

Comments on Reddit also slammed the group shot, calling it visibly edited and sloppy.

BLACKPINK fans are disappointed the group photos don’t feel authentic, sparking serious debate about the album’s presentation well before its release.

Did Blackpink even get in the room together to take a concept photo for deadline?

— ℬ (@globaIpinks) February 13, 2026

the way they didn’t even take the group poster pictures together girl bye https://t.co/upGlvwI2cO pic.twitter.com/7bY7djLidj

— Val (@RxbbitKun) February 13, 2026

??????? Whoever edited this is going to hell bc it’s obvious that they weren’t together when they took those pictures…. https://t.co/LSuFQqFUbq pic.twitter.com/GqLxtXuyr7

— Shu Barrow⁶ (@dimkalore) February 13, 2026