Shortly after BLACKPINK Lisa shared the latest teasers for her upcoming comeback, “ROCKSTAR,”she faced accusations of cultural appropriation.
The unveiling of concept photos for her upcoming solo single “ROCKSTAR”by Lisa has caused a stir in the K-pop industry. This is a significant milestone for the idol, as it marks her first musical venture with her company, LLOUD.
The pictures show a significant change from her previous K-pop idol appearance, featuring Lisa with a daring and sharp style, including a soft-cut hairdo and a noticeably different skin tone. This striking transformation generated excitement among fans, yet also stirred up some controversy.
Despite being a K-pop visual icon for over 7 years, Lisa’s recent 360-degree image transformation has left fans in awe. This evolution is seen as a move towards establishing a more global image, with some noting similarities to influential figures such as Rihanna in her new single “ROCKSTAR.”This shift appears to reflect a desire to cultivate a more international musical identity.
Despite her intentions, her choice to alter her skin tone has raised delicate concerns and led to allegations of “blackfishing,”which refers to individuals who are not of African descent deliberately trying to appear black using makeup, tanning methods, or filters. This is frequently done for the sake of appearance or to boost sales.
As a result of her involvement in black culture, many netizens have raised the issue that Lisa, an Asian artist, may be appropriating this culture. This has sparked heated discussions regarding cultural sensitivity and the impact on one’s identity.
Lisa has faced allegations of cultural appropriation before. When she sported a braided hairstyle during the promotions for “MONEY,”she was met with similar criticism as it closely resembled styles traditionally worn by members of the black community. Fans from around the world voiced their disapproval of the artist’s use of the hairstyle.
first the shit ass edges and recently braids again? your fav lalisa admitted that she knows it belongs to black people but continues to wear them cause she wants to make money, lisa from #blackpink is a whole ass racist along with the rest of the group #blackpinkdisband https://t.co/0uHTg6f16j pic.twitter.com/8UWFJzVAnE
— naruto (FACE 3/24/23) AGUST D HOBIMONTH (@LilNaru123012) November 23, 2022
Despite facing criticism, Lisa’s supporters have come to her defense, contending that the negative reactions are an excessive response to a creative decision made for the purpose of artistic representation. They asserted that it would be unjust to pass judgment on the intentions and implications of the “ROCKSTAR”music video without considering its complete context.
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The release date for “ROCKSTAR”is scheduled for June 28.
In addition to her solo comeback, Lisa is preparing for her debut as an actress. The announcement was made in February that Lisa will be joining the cast of the third season of the HBO show, “The White Lotus,”under her given name Lalisa Manobal. Prior to this, in the same month, Lisa shared the news of her new company, LLOUD.
In April, Lisa entered into a partnership with RCA Records for her solo music. As per the terms of the agreement, she will retain complete ownership of all her recordings.
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