On the morning of April 12, Lisa made her explosive solo debut at Coachella with a 45-minute performance that shook the internet. For the first time, she brought tracks from her “Alter Ego” album to the live stage, carefully preparing every detail.
The set featured revamped audio, seamlessly combined with her past solo hits “LALISA” and “Money,” creating a powerful sound experience. BLACKPINK’s youngest member debuted five distinct looks, each representing a different persona from “Alter Ego.”
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Bold Outfits
Though it was her third time performing at the world’s biggest music festival, it marked Lisa’s first solo appearance, sparking global curiosity. With the stage presence of a world-class idol, Lisa delivered a well-rounded and challenging performance that was generally praised for its quality. As the main dancer of BLACKPINK, Lisa particularly shined in high-energy stages that focused on powerful choreography. And true to her reputation, Lisa once again lived up to her motto: “If it’s not the most shocking, it’s only getting more shocking.”
At the beginning of her set, Lisa sported a bold yet relatively modest outfit. But as the show progressed, her outfits became increasingly daring. The most explosive look was for her Speedi persona, transformed from her “Elastigirl” performance undoubtedly her hottest stage post Coachella. Wearing a seductive red outfit, the BLACKPINK maknae mesmerized fans with her captivating stage presence.
The most jaw-dropping moment came at the end, when Lisa laid on the floor and struck a razor-sharp yoga pose. Combined with her short outfit that emphasized her curves, the move was seen as provocative and caught many viewers off guard.
Provocative Choreography
Performing “Elastigirl” live for the first time, Lisa stunned audiences with bold, provocative choreography. The song’s catchy and upbeat vibe was perfect for showcasing intense body movement, and Lisa nailed it with floorwork-heavy, expertly executed twerking. The choreography leaned into a 19+ aesthetic, fully embracing the bold image Lisa is targeting as she breaks into the Western market.
Another moment that drew gasps was during her performance of “ROCKSTAR,” where Lisa performed a twerking sequence with a male dancer. This series of provocative dance moves, now going viral on social media, may stir controversy in some Asian countries.
Since parting ways with YG, Lisa has continuously sparked debate over her revealing image and sensual choreography. However, this isn’t a major concern, as Coachella’s audience is composed of adults. In the West, Lisa was free to go all out and pushed every limit. On a stage as open and expressive as Coachella, her energy felt liberating and explosive.
Jennie’s Turn at Coachella
Lisa currently dominates media coverage, with the hashtag #LISACHELLA topping Twitter’s trending list. In the West, she’s completely unleashed, shattering boundaries. On a stage that embraces artistic freedom like Coachella, Lisa’s performance was both liberating and explosive, once again proving her unmatched social media power.
After Lisa, Jennie will become the second BLACKPINK member to take Coachella’s stage as a solo artist, performing on April 14. The on-stage showdown between BLACKPINK’s two boldest stars is already igniting major buzz across the internet.