Internet Calls BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Coachella 2025 Performace A ‘Downgrade’ Over Bold Moves. Seriously?
BLACKPINK’s Lisa made her highly anticipated solo return to the Coachella stage in 2025, drawing global attention due to her moves!
BLACKPINK’s Lisa made her highly anticipated solo return to the Coachella stage in 2025, drawing global attention with a performance that was as daring as it was divisive. The Thai-born K-pop idol, now also an emerging actor thanks to her role in The White Lotus Season 3, took center stage on Friday night but not without controversy. Read further to know what happened,
Lisa Faces Backlash Over Coachella Performance
Opening her set with Thunder, a standout from her solo album Alter Ego, Lisa delivered a bold, high-energy showcase filled with cinematic visuals, daring choreography, and intense stagecraft. With her BLACKPINK groupmates Rosé and Jisoo cheering from the crowd and her White Lotus castmates joining them, the performance marked a significant crossover moment between music and television and a milestone in Lisa’s evolving solo career.
Lisa was radiant on stage, her stage presence, vocal and dance is amazing, she showed all her power and omg I’m so proud of this wonderful and incredible woman. We love you Lisa <3
THAICONIC LISA COACHELLA #LISACHELLA2025 #Coachella2025 pic.twitter.com/FdeITfXARz
— 𝗹𝗶𝘇 ͏ ͏ (@uhohwaa) April 12, 2025
But while the crowd at Coachella was visibly engaged, reactions online painted a more complicated picture. On social media, fan conversations quickly turned heated. A segment of netizens criticized Lisa’s stage presence as “overdone,” calling her choreography “too provocative” and less polished than her past performances. Some even described the performance as a “downgrade,” arguing that it lacked the vocal sharpness and finesse they had come to expect from the BLACKPINK star.
Still, fans rallied in her defense, praising the 28-year-old performer for pushing artistic boundaries and owning her growth. “People forget she’s not 19 anymore,” one post read. “She’s a global artist carving her own lane let her be.” Others applauded the fearless tone of the show, which veered into sultry, avant-garde territory not typically seen from K-pop idols on such a global platform.
Despite the split opinions, Lisa’s influence remains undeniable. Fancams from her Coachella set amassed millions of views within hours, with fans lauding her stage charisma and effortless visuals. “Every second looks like a campaign for a luxury fashion brand,” one user noted.
First Published: April 12, 2025 6:32 PM
