{
  "id": 13583877,
  "title": "Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/inside-the-room-what-it-was-like-to-be-with-blackpinks-lisa-as-race",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
    "slug": "bbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjzxl56q30k7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "What it was like to be with Lisa Manobal, one quarter of the K-pop sensation Blackpink, as a race scandal erupted - that is the question posed by a new documentary called Always Lalisa. The film follows Lisa during a critical moment when leaked videos emerged showing her and other Blackpink trainees using racial slurs while rehearsing US rap songs. The controversy intensified during the Coachella Festival in 2025 when Lisa struggled to address the backlash.\n\nDocumentarian Sue Kim followed Lisa into a dressing room, expecting her to refuse to speak, but Lisa instead opened up about her confusion and lack of awareness regarding the offensive nature of the language. She explained that being from Thailand and her first language not being English, she did not realize the sensitivity of the term at the time.\n\nLisa expressed genuine remorse, saying, \"Now I would never ever do that because, now, I've got education,\" and vowed never to repeat her earlier mistakes. The documentary captures Lisa's vulnerability and raw emotion, presenting a more authentic side of the pop star, contrasting with the typical sanitized celebrity portrayals.\n\nWhile the film was commissioned by Lisa's record label, Kim emphasizes that Lisa's willingness to be transparent and candid was exceptional. Lisa's decision to leave the K-pop system and pursue a solo career in Western music, despite facing challenges and risks, is a central theme of the documentary. As she navigates this new path, Lisa is portrayed as a kind and sweet person striving for personal growth and agency.",
  "summary": "Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lisa Manobal candidly addressed racial slurs during Blackpink training in 2025.",
    "Documentarian Sue Kim captured Lisa's vulnerability in dressing room interview.",
    "Lisa left K-pop to pursue solo Western music career, valuing personal growth."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/inside-the-room-what-it-was-like-to-be-with-blackpinks-lisa-as-race-13584373",
        "published": "2026-10-10T23:31:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}