Recently, information related to Lisa (Blackpink) suddenly sparked a wave of debate in Korean public opinion. The source of controversy started from the official announcement of the organizers of the Golden Globe Awards, confirming that Lisa will attend the awards ceremony as a presenter.
This is considered a notable step forward in the international career of the K-pop idol, especially when she just made a splash with her role in the hit TV series "The White Lotus", and also received a nomination at this prestigious award.
However, instead of receiving absolute support, the above information quickly attracted many mixed opinions. Besides congratulations from fans, many negative comments appeared, saying that Lisa did not deserve to stand on the Golden Globe stage. Some opinions even attributed her opportunity to "personal relationships" instead of professional ability and achievements, sparking a strong wave of reactions.
The controversy became even more tense when information appeared that Joshua, a member of the group SEVENTEEN (under HYBE), also attended the awards ceremony. What attracted public attention was that Joshua did not have a project directly related to the Golden Globes like Lisa, but almost did not face similar criticism. The clear contrast in public reaction was quickly pointed out by netizens and put on the scales for comparison.
Many opinions suggest that Lisa - a female artist whose work was nominated - is still doubted for her ability, while a male idol participating for commercial reasons is less scrutinized, which clearly reflects gender inequality in the public's assessment of artists.
After that, netizens clarified that Joshua attended the event at the invitation of the Lexus brand within the framework of promotional cooperation. Many people called for an end to the comparison, emphasizing that both artists deserve recognition when appearing on a prestigious international stage.
Lisa, born in 1996 in Thailand, is currently mainly active in Korea as a member of the Blackpink group. She is one of the most influential Asian artists on social networks, has a high number of followers and regularly leads in number of likes on Instagram. Besides her artistic career, Lisa currently holds the role of CEO of LLOUD - a company she founded herself, operating in the fields of music, fashion and cinema.
In December 2025, the producer confirmed Lisa to take on the lead role in the action project "Tygo", belonging to the Extraction series, in collaboration with actors Ma Dong Seok and Lee Jin Wook. The film revolves around the world of crime in Korea, scheduled to be filmed at the end of 2025, marking Lisa's notable shift from television to cinema.
