BLACKPINK’s Lisa is opening up about a painful chapter of her journey, with her solo documentary shedding light on how her years as a trainee affected her confidence as a singer.
Lisa’s documentary, Always Lalisa, recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). While the general public will have to wait until October for its full release, accounts from viewers who attended the premiere have already sparked intense discussion online.
According to multiple posts from those who saw the documentary, Lisa reportedly revealed that she struggled with her confidence in singing for years following an incident during her time as a trainee at YG Entertainment.
One story reportedly involved a dance practice video in which Lisa sang rather than rapped. She was allegedly asked by YG Entertainment to record the entire video again because of the change. The experience apparently left her questioning her abilities as a vocalist, making her reluctant to explore singing further.
Lisa reportedly said that she did not feel ready to revisit that side of her artistry until BLACKPINK took an extended break from group activities. The one-year hiatus eventually gave her the opportunity to reconsider her relationship with singing and explore a part of her talent that she had previously kept in the background.
Another incident mentioned in accounts of the documentary reportedly involved a Bruno Mars cover Lisa prepared for a monthly trainee evaluation. Although her vocal coach was said to have been impressed with her performance, a YG Entertainment mentor allegedly advised her to focus on rapping after hearing the recording.
For Lisa, the experience became another setback that reinforced her doubts about singing. According to the accounts, she eventually put that passion aside, and the impact of those experiences continued to affect her even after she began pursuing solo activities.
The revelations have sparked strong reactions from fans across social media. Many have criticized YG Entertainment, arguing that Lisa may have been pushed toward a narrowly defined image as a rapper rather than being encouraged to develop all aspects of her artistic abilities.
The discussion has also prompted fans to look back at Lisa’s solo career and appreciate how she eventually regained the confidence to experiment with different sides of her artistry.
Sources: Koreaboo