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BLACKPINK Lisa Shares Her Struggles Behind the Glamour of Global Stardom

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During an exclusive interview on WOODY FM, BLACKPINK Lisa reflected on 2024 as a year of intense challenges, restless nights, and groundbreaking ventures in both her music and acting.

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Lisa opened up about the challenges she faced in 2024, calling it an incredibly stressful year. “I hardly had time to sleep; most of my rest was on planes. Looking back, I don’t even know how I managed to get through it all. But I did use my time efficiently, trying new things, including acting and releasing my solo album.”

She also spoke about the difficulties of working on “Rockstar,” her first solo single, which was vastly different from her previous work. Collaborating with a new team in Los Angeles made the process even harder. “At first, I was really scared because I had never worked in this kind of environment before. In Korea, I was used to working with a team that knew my style very well. But in Los Angeles, they barely knew me, so we had to take time to adjust.”

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Lisa also addressed the impact of negative comments, realizing that no matter how much effort she puts in, criticism is inevitable. “I always try my best, but there are still negative comments. I understand that not everyone will like me, but some remarks really made me wonder, ‘Am I still not good enough?’”

When asked why she reads negative comments, Lisa explained, “I want to know how people feel about my solo work. Since this was my first solo project, I had to handle many things on my own, so I wanted to see what people thought. But I never expected it to affect me this much.”

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However, she has since learned how to cope with criticism. “People can’t imagine how much pressure I go through. But I’ve gotten used to it. Now, I feel more confident performing, though I still need to improve my English.”

Encounters with Intrusive Fans

For the first time, Lisa shared her frightening experiences with obsessive fans. “I always heard my friends talk about sasaengs, but I never encountered them myself – until last year. At my home in Korea, where security wasn’t that strict, I came home one day and saw a fan waiting outside. I told them, ‘If you want to see me, please come to events, not my house.’”

But the situation escalated. One night, when she was out alone, Lisa had a truly terrifying experience. “That night, my manager wasn’t available, so I took a taxi alone. But as I got in, someone suddenly tried to get in with me. They even stuck their foot inside to stop the door from closing. I was so scared and didn’t know what to do. Since then, I haven’t felt safe being alone.”

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Due to these incidents, Lisa now has a female manager with her at all times in both Korea and Los Angeles.

Balancing Pressure with Simple Joys

Lisa also discussed her latest solo album “Alter Ego” and her acting debut in “The White Lotus.” “I didn’t have a role model to follow while doing all of this, so I was very nervous. But I trusted my team, and together, we figured out the most effective way to approach it.”

Despite the stress and pressure of her career, Lisa still finds happiness in small things. “I have my cats. Just having them around makes me feel better.” She also enjoys shopping as a way to relieve stress. “When I’m tired, I sleep. If I can’t sleep, I go shopping,” she shared.

Through all the highs and lows, Lisa continues to navigate her journey with resilience, embracing new challenges while finding comfort in the little things that keep her grounded. Most recently, she captivated audiences with a stunning performance at the 2025 Oscars, further cementing her status as a global star.

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