Korean Netizens Defend BLACKPINK Amidst N-Word Controversy

Here’s what they had to say. Recently, leaked predebut content allegedly featuring BLACKPINK has gone viral. BLACKPINK The clips feature the members’ predebut audition and evaluation tapes. However, they quickly gained attention for Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé‘s usage of the N-Word.   Particularly, international fans and news sources have shared their opinion on the issue. Many have presented various opinions: Some believe that as English speakers, they...

2NE1 Dara’s Comments About BLACKPINK’s Lisa Spark Major Anger Towards YG Entertainment

“YG sabotaged you Lisa…”   BLACKPINK‘s Lisa is known as an all-rounder, but in the group, her main positions were main dancer and rapper. 2NE1 Dara‘s comments about Lisa’s vocals has sparked major anger towards YG Entertainment. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram 2NE1 Dara | @daraxxi/Instagram Dara is a judge on the controversial show Under 15, but gained attention when she spoke about Lisa’s vocals and talent as a...

‘I was scared to be alone’: Blackpink’s Lisa reveals terrifying experiences with obsessive fans

While it seems like common sense that celebrities also need their own private space in their personal lives, this isn't always respected. In an interview with Thai host Woody Milintachinda released on Feb 27, Blackpink's Lisa revealed that she had her first experience with an obsessive fan (also known as sasaeng in Korean) last year. The 27-year-old Thai pop...

Lisa of Blackpink reveals her toughest moments as a global superstar

BANGKOK: For the first time, Lisa opened up about the difficulties she has faced—work pressure, Sasaeng fans (a Korean term for Korean idol stalker), and negative comments. She also discusses her new solo album "Alter Ego", her first acting role in “The White Lotus” and her future plans. During an exclusive interview on WOODY FM, Lisa reflected...

Coming to Singapore: Yoo Yeon-seok’s fanmeet, Song Joong-ki to speak at business forum, Lisa’s debut album listening party

Yoo Yeon-seok to hold fanmeet South Korean actor Yoo Yeon-seok is bringing his Asia fanmeet tour The Secret Code: Y to Singapore. Organisers FriedRice Live Entertainment shared on Instagram today (Feb 24) that the event will be held at The Theatre at Mediacorp on May 27 at 7.30pm. Yeon-seok, 40, will also head to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo,...

Thai govt thanks The White Lotus and Blackpink’s Lisa for boosting Samui’s popularity

BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Thai government thanks The White Lotus and Lisa from Blackpink for boosting the country's serene island Koh Samui’s popularity. The series has driven a 65% surge in US tourist interest and a rise in luxury hotel bookings, contributing to Thailand’s growing appeal as a filming destination. In a media release, the government...

Blackpink’s Lisa to roll out first solo full album ‘Alter Ego’ in Feb 2025

Lisa of Blackpink will release her first solo full album on Feb. 28, announced agency Lloud Company Wednesday. She will pour everything she has honed through her career into the album dubbed Alter Ego, it added. The artist has dropped singles Rockstar, New Woman and Moonlit Floor since June. Rockstar ranked No. 70 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and the Rosalia collaboration No. 97. The first earned...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Interaction With Rumored Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault’s Parents Gains Attention

This comes days after she was spotted with Frédéric.   BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has gained attention for an interaction with her rumored boyfriend’s parents. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram For over a year, rumors of BLACKPINK Lisa’s alleged relationship with TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault have circulated, only fueled with more evidence and sightings of the pair together. Arnault was spotted at a BLACKPINK concert, and it was known that...

BLACKPINK Lisa’s “Hard Launching” Of Alleged Boyfriend Frédéric Arnault Earns Mixed Reactions

This is the closest to confirmation fans believe she has gotten. On September 28, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa performed at the Global Citizens Festival as one of the festival’s top-billed performers. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram The idol put on an amazing show, including the debut of a brand-new song titled “Moonlit Floor.” The track seems to sample “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer and will be officially...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Faces Criticism For Alleged Lip Syncing At “Global Citizen Festival”

She was previously criticized for her VMAs peformance. BLACKPINK‘s Lisa has been accused of lip-syncing for the second time in recent news. BLACKPINK’s Lisa | VMAs Lisa first was targeted with accusations of lip-syncing during her VMAs performance, leading to fans coming to her defense. BLACKPINK’s Lisa Hit With Criticism After Accusations Of Lip Syncing During “2024 VMA” Performance   On September 28, the Global...