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Lisa reveals solo song was inspired by past secret relationship, says ex approved its release

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has opened up about the hardships and restrictions she faced as a K-pop idol. According to a report by the Toronto Star on Thursday, Lisa discussed her past relationships and the constraints of idol life in her solo documentary, “Always Lalisa.” Lisa moved to Korea in 2011 at the age of 14 to begin training under YG Entertainment. Recalling those years, she said, “I didn’t dare…

Lisa reveals solo song was inspired by past secret relationship, says ex approved its release

BLACKPINK's Lisa has shared the inspiration behind her solo song "Dream," revealing it was derived from a past secret relationship. The K-pop idol, who moved to Korea at 14 to begin training under YG Entertainment, candidly discussed her early years in a recent documentary, "Always Lalisa." Lisa recalled the challenges she faced, stating that she was hesitant to voice her opinions and express her thoughts during those early years.

She explained that in K-pop culture, dating is discouraged, and if she had dated in the past, she had to keep it hidden to avoid negatively impacting BLACKPINK's popularity. Lisa also mentioned that her debut solo album, "Alter Ego," released last year, was inspired by her romantic experiences. Specifically, she explained that the song "Dream" was inspired by a relationship she had kept secret in the past and that she had contacted her former partner about its release.

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