Blackpink Star Lisa Manobal's Career and Documentary Journey
The new documentary 'Always Lalisa' covers Lisa Manobal managing a past controversy, her transition to a solo career, and the challenges she faced.
Directed by Sue Kim, the documentary 'Always Lalisa' focuses on K-pop star Lisa Manobal's career turning points, a past racism scandal, her solo work, and her deal with RCA Records.
Always Lalisa Documentary
Directed by Sue Kim, the new documentary highlights the career journey of Blackpink member Lisa Manobal and the critical turning points she experienced.
Past Controversies
Some videos from her trainee years that emerged last year showed the group using racist expressions during rehearsals. This situation sparked a major controversy.
Coachella Rehearsals and Crisis
The scandal coincided with the period when Lisa was rehearsing for the 2025 Coachella Festival. While some fans expected an apology, the record label prohibited the members from making statements.
Lisa's Statements
According to statements in the documentary, Lisa was 15 or 16 years old when the videos were filmed. She stated that because she is Thai and English is not her native language, she did not know the sensitivity of the word.
Solo Career and RCA Records
Leaving YG Entertainment's restrictive system, the artist signed with US-based RCA Records, announced her solo album Alter Ego, and took independent steps.
Acting and Group Return
The artist also starred in the third season of the series The White Lotus and returned to Seoul to rejoin the group Blackpink.