Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, faced public backlash for her apparent lip-sync performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City.

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim were also accused of lip-syncing at the Coachella music festival in April. Read more at straitstimes.com.

However, music insiders explain that it is nearly impossible for K-pop idols to sing perfectly while performing dynamic choreography. The challenge lies in how well they combine prerecorded vocals with live singing onstage.

Jennie of the K-pop group Blackpink is embroiled in a racial discrimination controversy after an interaction with a Hollywood actress during a fashion show in France. Jennie attended the Chanel Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show in Paris on Tuesday as the official ambassador for the luxury brand.

U.S. actress Margaret Qualley is facing accusations of racism after an interaction with Blackpink’s Jennie at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. In a now-viral video, Qualley is seen touching Jennie's newly blonde hair and asking,

Blackpink fans accused American actor Margaret Qualley of making racist remarks against Jennie during Paris Fashion Week.