
Recently, amid allegations of BLACKPINK’s Lisa lip-syncing at the 2025 Oscars, a professional vocal trainer have come to her defense. In particular, on March 4, a video titled “Pro Vocal Coach Reacts to Lisa, Raye & Doja Cat-OSCARS: James Bond Medley” was published on the YouTube channel of Tim Welch, a famous voice teacher who have worked with various Broadway stars and Grammy winners.
In this video, when listening to Lisa’s performance at the 2025 Oscars, Tim Welch delved into the vocal technique of Lisa, pointing how the female idol utilized mixing and breathing as she sang. He also described her vocals as “solid”, saying “Lisa did a great job singing”, and defended the female idol against previous lipsyncing allegations.
Previously, following her appearance at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 (local time), BLACKPINK’s Lisa found herself at the center of controversy over claims that she had lip-synced during her performance.
As part of a special tribute to James Bond, Lisa took the stage to perform the iconic song “Live and Let Die.” The performance quickly gained traction online, with many praising the spectacle. However, some viewers voiced concerns, suggesting that Lisa had not sung live.

Discussions erupted on K-Pop forums on Reddit, with several netizens expressing disappointment over what they believed to be a pre-recorded performance. The Oscars performance fell short, with Lisa accused of lip-syncing, Doja off-pitch, and Raye not at her best. Many viewers, unfamiliar with the artists, compared them unfavorably to legends like Adele and Paul McCartney, criticizing Lisa’s prerecorded “Live and Let Die” for lacking power and emotion. They also emphasize they’re not hating on Lisa and seek insights from those experienced in live singing to clarify whether her performance was truly live.

Despite the accusations, Lisa’s fans were quick to come to her defense. They pointed out audience-recorded clips that seemingly confirmed she had sung live, emphasizing her vocal skills and professionalism.
They refuse to acknowledge that Lisa is not only truly talented but also incredibly successful. No matter how much they talk, audience-recorded clips clearly show her singing live without backtracks, making their criticisms look ridiculous.

Since live singing is generally expected at the Oscars, the controversy surrounding Lisa’s performance has only intensified. As discussions continue, the debate underscores the high standards for live vocals at the prestigious event.
Before facing lip-syncing accusations at the Oscars, Lisa (BLACKPINK) also sparked debate among fans over a move perceived as an attempt to “flatter” Chinese fans with her appearance at the event.