At 11:45 AM on April 12 (KST), Lisa launched the first Coachella performance of her solo career at the festival’s second-largest venue — the Sahara Stage. This very stage marked BLACKPINK’s groundbreaking debut at Coachella in 2019. Now, two years since the group’s historic headlining set, the youngest member returns — this time as a solo artist. All eyes were on Lisa to see how she would make her mark at one of the world’s most prestigious music festivals.
Ahead of Coachella, Lisa had released and promoted her debut solo album “Alter Ego”. The festival served as the first full live showcase of the entire album. Having already conquered major global stages like the 2024 VMAs, Global Citizen, Victoria’s Secret and the 2025 Oscars, each of Lisa’s confirmed performances has consistently stirred global buzz.
For a music artist, landing a Coachella slot in the very first year of an album release is a tremendous honor — but it also comes with the pressure to win over the massive crowd. Lisa, equipped with polished idol skills and experience from two prior BLACKPINK performances at Coachella, faced high expectations. Fans and critics alike were curious to see how she would challenge preconceived notions about her identity as a solo act.
And the answer has finally arrived. Lisa performed her full “Alter Ego” album along with two solo tracks from her time under YG. The set opened fiercely with an intro followed by “Thunder”. She made a powerful entrance, appearing on the stage amidst simulated lightning and thunder effects. Defying expectations, Lisa did not opt for revealing outfits. Instead, she transformed into a futuristic feline in a silver jumpsuit.
Her first set included “FUWT” and “LALISA”, songs that act as personal declarations, boldly introducing who Lisa is. The choreography throughout was tightly constructed. Lisa sang live while executing action movie-style combat moves. Her global idol prowess was on full display. Each costume change marked a shift in mood and persona — true to the “Alter Ego” concept, where no identity is fixed. The level of boldness increased with each set.
Lisa captivated the crowd with her stage dominance and energy. Lingering doubts about her solo capabilities were, at least in part, dispelled. Netizens quickly changed their tune, calling “Alter Ego” an album made for Coachella.
However, when the set shifted to vocal-heavy tracks like “Dream”, “Moonlit Floor” and “Chill”, some vocal shortcomings became more noticeable. Still, the energy of the show only escalated. Lisa shocked the crowd with daring choreography and wore revealing shorts. She regained her vocal form with “Born Again”. The set ended on a high note with “ROCKSTAR”. Lisa brought a total of five unique looks to Coachella, each aligned with her debut album’s multi-faceted persona theme.
The music was refreshed with high-energy remixes tailored for the festival atmosphere. Viewers commented that Lisa shines best in rap-driven, choreography-focused stages. The more intense the performance, the more Lisa thrives. Overall, Lisa delivered a solid, commendable solo debut at Coachella 2025.