Since 2023, Lisa (Blackpink)’s performance style has taken a bold turn, featuring more revealing attire and mature choreography.
During the Deadline World Tour from February to April 2025 in Seoul, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Toronto, the Thai idol became the epicenter of a heated debate. While fans praised her performance skills and stage presence, public opinion was sharply divided on whether her outfits and choreography crossed the line of what is considered appropriate by K-pop standards.
In Toronto in April 2025, Lisa drew significant attention with a standout orange Louis Vuitton bodysuit, detailed with white lace and puff sleeves. The form-fitting design and daring cutouts created a strong visual impact but also posed a potential risk during complex dance routines.
Previously, in Los Angeles in March 2025, she adopted a rock star aesthetic, wearing a yellow-red-black Louis Vuitton two-piece set, short leather shorts, and over-the-knee boots. For the subsequent show, she shifted to a punk style with a lace-trimmed leather top by Natasha Zinko, high-waisted leggings featuring prominent tie details, and handcrafted Rombaut boots.
The most impressive stage moment occurred in Chicago in March 2025, where Lisa performed “Thunder” in a Giuseppe Di Morabito bodysuit embellished with 800,000 Swarovski crystals, paired with a floor-sweeping long cape that created a grand theatrical effect.
These wardrobe choices have placed Lisa at the center of international fashion discussions, while simultaneously fueling intense controversy over the boundaries of acceptable K-pop performance attire. Her sheer bodysuits, figure-hugging silhouettes, and high leather boots are largely seen as deviating from the traditional norms for Korean idols.
On TikTok and Instagram, hashtags like #LisaStyle, #LisaSexy, and #LisaOutfits spread rapidly. Many young fans began emulating her look, combining crop tops, bodysuits, and over-the-knee boots. However, some critics warned that by normalizing excessively revealing clothing, a global star like Lisa could raise the “sexy” standard even higher for the next generation of idols.
A segment of the audience supports this confident and mature style, arguing that it aligns with Western sensibilities where provocative stage fashion is widely accepted. On platforms like X and Weibo, many drew comparisons between Lisa and artists such as Beyoncé or Madonna.
The transformation from Blackpink’s youngest member image to a bold, international style is viewed as a calculated strategy. This move helps Lisa forge a distinct personal identity, yet simultaneously turns every one of her appearances into a focal point of controversy.
