BLACKPINK’s Lisa faces backlash for tanning her skin: Accusations of cultural appropriation arise

In a recent development, Lisa from BLACKPINK has shared concept photos for her much-anticipated solo single, ROCKSTAR. This highly-anticipated release signifies a new phase for her as she embarks on her journey as a solo artist under her own label, LLOUD. Lisa has promised to once again captivate the music industry with her solo work. The two concept photos reveal a drastic transformation from her usual Kpop idol persona, with the idol sporting a bold wolf cut hairstyle, an edgy appearance, and notably, tanned skin. While these photos have generated excitement among fans, they have also sparked some controversy.

Despite adhering to the typical Kpop visual style for over seven years, Lisa’s recent transformation has shocked many. It is evident that in her solo career, she is striving for a more daring image. Her styling in the music video for ROCKSTAR appears to draw inspiration from iconic stars, most notably Rihanna.

Despite her intentions of achieving a tanned complexion, Lisa’s actions have sparked controversy as some individuals have accused her of “blackfishing.”This term refers to the deliberate alteration of one’s appearance to resemble a person of color, which can include tanning, makeup, hairstyling, or even plastic surgery. Such actions are often done for aesthetic or commercial purposes.

Lisa faced backlash for artificially tanning her skin in order to promote her music, with some accusing her of appropriating Black culture. As an Asian artist, she has also received criticism for “denying her roots”and not embracing her own identity. This issue has sparked heated discussions on social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok, with a range of conflicting viewpoints.

Lisa has faced accusations of “cultural appropriation”before, not just as a one-time occurrence. In the past, when promoting her song “Money,”Lisa’s braided hairstyle caused similar controversy. Despite the hairstyle being traditionally associated with Black culture, Lisa wore it as part of the concept for the song, which received backlash from fans around the world.

Despite the negative opinions, Lisa has a strong defense from her fans. They claim that the criticism towards her tanned look is excessive. Additionally, the concept photos do not provide sufficient information about the music itself. As a result, it is unfair and premature to criticize Lisa’s message at this stage. The release date for Lisa’s ROCKSTAR music video is June 28.

The source is k14.