During BLACKPINKThey are two explosive nights EXPIRATION During the world tour concerts at Kaohsiung Stadium, Taiwan, over 100,000 BLINKs were blown away by the group’s high-energy performances. Yet amid the excitement, a photo of Lisa unexpectedly stole the spotlight online, amassing more than 2 million views and sparking heated debate.
In the viral image, Lisa’s face appeared drastically altered: Her skin looked porcelain white, her facial features appeared reshaped, and her lips and eyes looked noticeably different. Fans were shocked that she looked like a completely different person, nothing like the confident, tanned-skinned beauty they know and adore. Gone were the natural splendor and strong charisma that define the younger ones BLACKPINK distinctive appearance of the member.
The truth, however, turned out to be less dramatic. The photo had simply been heavily edited by fans, with filters and digital retouching going too far. In other clips and never-before-seen angles from the same concert, Lisa looked more gorgeous than ever with her glowing bronzed complexion, doll-like visuals and bright smile intact. She has not undergone any cosmetic procedures to change her appearance; the viral image was purely the product of overzealous photographic manipulation.
While some have dismissed it as “just harmless fan fun“, many BLINKs expressed frustration. They argued that the photo highlighted a deeper problem than “white skin equals beauty“pressure prevalent in Asian entertainment culture. Female idols are often expected to maintain a light-skinned appearance, leading to excessive photo editing that distorts their natural beauty. Fans commented, “Why modify her to look like someone else?” and “Lisa’s natural skin tone is gorgeous, stop ruining her image!” Others called for Lisa’s true appearance to be respected instead of promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
Lisa, born Lalisa Manoban on March 27, 1997 in Buriram, Thailand, is an internationally renowned rapper, dancer, singer and model best known as a member of BLACKPINK. She became YG Entertainment’s first non-Korean trainee in 2011 and officially debuted with the group in 2016.
With her magnetic stage presence, exceptional dancing skills and distinctive rapping style, Lisa has quickly become a global celebrity, building a huge fan base in Asia, Europe and the United States. She also serves as a brand ambassador for several luxury fashion houses and international campaigns.
In 2021, Lisa released her debut solo album LALISAbreaking records for music video views and album sales and cementing her status as the queen of global K-pop. In 2024, he launched his own company, LLOUD, to pursue independent projects BLACKPINKgroup activities. Recently, Lisa has also started acting and has participated in major international events such as the Oscars, the Emmys and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Despite the minor photo editing controversy, fans continue to rally behind Lisa, celebrating her authenticity and confidence while reminding everyone that true beauty lies not in the filters, but in the woman who has inspired millions of people around the world.
Sources: k14
