BLACKPINK’s Lisa is once again at the center of a heated debate online after reports revealed that she is expected to participate FIFA World Cup celebrations.
While fans celebrated the chance to see Lisa on one of the world’s biggest stages, not everyone welcomed the news. The reports quickly triggered a backlash from some football fans and non-K-pop audiences, with criticism spreading across social media platforms.
Since launching her solo career outside of YG Entertainment, Lisa has steadily expanded her global reach through appearances at major events such as Coachella, the Global Citizen FestivalAND the Academy Awards.
Now, reports claim that FIFA has selected Lisa as part of its entertainment lineup for World Cup 2026 parties across North America.
However, shortly after the news broke, criticism began to flood online communities.
Some football fans wondered why another K-pop artist was linked to World Cupwith several users comparing Lisa’s reported appearance to BTS’ Jungkook, who had previously performed Dreamers during the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony in Qatar.
Online comments accusing Lisa of “copy Jungkook” quickly spread to X and other platforms, reigniting fan wars between different fandoms.
At the same time, an old viral clip involving Son Heung-min has resurfaced online. The video, shot during a football event Lisa attended in 2025, has been shared several times by critics claiming that the football star had “ignored” her during a ceremonial interaction.
The resurfaced clip fueled even more mocking comments from non-fans, with some questioning whether Lisa truly fit the image of a global football event performer.
However, Lisa’s supporters strongly rejected the criticism.
Fans say Lisa has already proven herself as one of K-pop’s biggest global performers, pointing to her successful solo releases, huge international fan base and experience of performing at world-renowned events.
Others have also noted that FIFA has increasingly embraced international pop culture and global music acts to appeal to younger audiences around the world, making Lisa’s involvement less than surprising.
Despite the backlash, the reports have only increased attention around Lisa’s possible risk World Cup I wait. As discussions continue online, many fans are now waiting for official confirmation regarding his exact role in the series FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations.
Sources: Koreaboo
