LISA Says BLACKPINK Has to ‘Hide When We’re Dating’ & Recalls Having Secret Relationships
"I didn’t want my dating to be the thing that hurts BLACKPINK's popularity," the star explains in her new documentary.
BLACKPINK members, including LISA, have long maintained privacy regarding their personal relationships. In the documentary "Always Lalisa," LISA revealed the challenges K-pop idols face in their romantic lives. She explained that in K-pop culture, dating is not permitted and if discovered, it could negatively impact an idol's popularity.
LISA herself had a few relationships in the past, but had to keep them secret to avoid harming BLACKPINK's image. One of her songs, "Dream," on the Billboard 200 top 10 album Alter Ego, was inspired by a past secret relationship, with the artist obtaining permission from the person it was based on. The documentary, directed by Sue Kim, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 11 and subsequently screens in theaters from October, streaming exclusively on YouTube Premium.
The film chronicles LISA's transformative year away from BLACKPINK, emphasizing the new pressures and scrutiny she faces in the Western music market, as she seeks to redefine herself on her own terms. She is currently preparing for the release of her EP, Press Play, on October 23, with the first single "SaWaDiKa" released on September 4.
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