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Blackpink star Lisa Manobal addresses past race scandal in new documentary Always Lalisa
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A new documentary titled Always Lalisa follows K-pop star Lisa Manobal as she navigates a controversy involving resurfaced teenage footage of her using racial slurs. Directed by Sue Kim, the film captures Lisa's raw, unscripted reaction to the backlash while she pursued a solo career, launched her debut album Alter Ego, and broke away from the restrictive confines of the K-pop industry.
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- A new documentary, Always Lalisa, directed by Sue Kim, captures Blackpink star Lisa Manobal dealing with a race scandal involving archival footage from her teenage years.
- The controversy erupted while Lisa was preparing for her performance at the 2025 Coachella Festival, leading to online backlash and death threats.
- In the film, Lisa admits she was unaware of the offensive nature of the words when she was 15 or 16 due to her Thai upbringing and lack of English fluency.
- The documentary highlights Lisa's decision to leave her long-time Korean agency YG Entertainment and sign with US-based RCA Records to gain personal and artistic freedom.
- Lisa also secured an acting role in the third season of HBO's The White Lotus, marking her transition into Western entertainment markets.