The hashtag "#APOLOGIZETOLISA" is trending on Twitter right now because fans of Lisa, a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, are demanding an apology from Spotify. Spotify initially named BTS' Jungkook as the most-streamed K-pop soloist of 2022, but later corrected their error and said that Lisa was the actual titleholder.
However, Spotify's correction tweet also said that they "join the fans in celebrating the many achievements of BTS," which angered many BLINKS (Lisa's fans). They felt that Spotify was implying that Lisa's achievement was not as important as BTS's, and that Spotify was only apologizing to Lisa because of the backlash they received.
In addition, Spotify's correction tweet led to a barrage of hate comments directed at Lisa. Many people accused her of cheating or buying streams, and some even made racist and sexist remarks. BLINKS believe that Spotify's mistake and their subsequent handling of the situation caused Lisa to be subjected to this abuse, and they are demanding a sincere apology from Spotify.
Spotify has not yet responded to the #APOLOGIZETOLISA hashtag. However, they have since deleted their correction tweet and issued a statement saying that they "deeply regret the error." They also said that they are "committed to creating a platform that is inclusive and respectful of all artists."
It remains to be seen whether Spotify will issue a direct apology to Lisa. However, the #APOLOGIZETOLISA hashtag is a clear sign that BLINKS are not happy with Spotify's handling of this situation.
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