On April 11, 2025, Thai rapper Lalisa Manobal, known as BLACKPINK’s Lisa, gave her solo stage performance at Coachella. This was the K-pop idol’s maiden solo performance as one of the music festival’s headliners. She began her set on the Sahara stage with her solo single, Thunder.

Although global fans lauded her performance and around 80,000 people attended to see her live, some online netizens took issue with the Thai rapper’s stage presence. These netizens claimed that the BLACKPINK star’s choreography seemed provocative and was setting a bad example for her female fans.

In response to the criticism, Lisa’s international fans reunited on social media to defend the artist and her artistic showcase. One fan called the netizens critiquing the Thai rapper “conservatives” and wrote on X:

“Before y’all ‘conservatives’ try to ruin everything remember she is a grown woman.”

Supporters defended the Thai rapper and praised her entire Coachella 2025 performance, her outfits, and her stage presence. A few fans mentioned that they already knew some “Koreans” would “drag” the BLACKPINK idol for her show, nonetheless.

“I watched Lisa’s performance at Coachella and I was blown away by her! Vocals, dances, outfits, her presence on stage ALL AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL!!! The lighting effects are cool! Lisa set a high bar for preparation for performances,” another fan said.

These comments were in response to some tweets where a few netizens criticized the BLACKPINK star for allegedly dancing inappropriately, especially when her mother was present in the crowd.

“Especially with Lisa’s mom there in the crowd,” another fan added.

Taking the stage on April 11 (April 12 KST), the Thai rapper delivered a high-energy set that showcased her versatility and stage presence. She also introduced herself as Mook in The White Lotus 3, playfully referencing the contrast between her acting character and her real-life persona.

Her fellow BLACKPINK member Rosé and cast members from HBO’s The White Lotus 3, such as Patrick Schwarzenegger, were present, cheering for her from the crowd.

Performing her hit old single Money, she engaged the crowd with intricate choreography and commanding vocals. This was accompanied by her latest solo tracks like ROCKSTAR, Dream, and more.

Throughout her performance, the K-pop idol donned a series of outfits that combined high fashion with performance practicality, including a metallic semi-sheer bodysuit paired with a custom-designed corset.

The BLACKPINK rapper is scheduled to perform on the Sahara stage again on April 18 at 7:45 PM PST (April 19 KST) for her second headline show at the Coachella music festival.