BLACKPINK member Lisa has addressed the controversy surrounding leaked footage from her trainee days, apologising for using a racial slur in the videos and acknowledging that she now understands why the language was harmful.
The Thai singer and rapper discussed the controversy in her documentary, Always Lalisa, which explores her journey from trainee to global music star.
Lisa said she regretted her past behaviour and had educated herself about the impact of the offensive language. She acknowledged that she should not have used the word and expressed remorse over the incident.
The footage resurfaced online in March 2025. It reportedly showed Lisa and fellow BLACKPINK members Jennie and Rosé rapping along to songs containing an anti-Black racial slur during their trainee years at YG Entertainment.
According to the documentary, Lisa’s agency, LLOUD, wanted to issue a statement after the footage emerged, but YG Entertainment opposed the move. The film also explores the threats Lisa received following the leak.
Lisa said the controversy affected her as she prepared for her solo performance at Coachella in 2025. She had wanted to focus on the performance but found herself dealing with a situation beyond her control.
Directed by Sue Kim, Always Lalisa follows the singer as she builds her solo career beyond BLACKPINK. The documentary also explores her acting debut in HBO’s The White Lotus and the pressures of navigating global fame.
The film received a limited worldwide cinema and IMAX release on 12 October 2026, with a YouTube Premium streaming release planned for later in the year.
