BLACKPINK Lisa Faces Backlash From Non-K-Pop Fans Over Latest News
BLACKPINK Lisa is facing backlash after news broke that she will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies.
The announcement came as FIFA revealed plans for opening ceremonies at the first games hosted by the nations this summer, including special events marking America’s 250th anniversary in Houston and Philadelphia on July 4. Lisa’s involvement was shared on X, sparking excitement among fans.
LISA is reportedly set to perform at one of the opening ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup.
(https://t.co/3sStdTuEbz) pic.twitter.com/2C497K0oXy
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 8, 2026
The controversy began when some soccer fans brought up a past incident involving South Korean soccer star Son Heung Min. In 2025, Lisa performed the coin toss at a match where Son appeared to ignore her, leading to online mockery.
Fans used this moment to criticize Lisa, with comments mocking her and questioning her place in the soccer world.
Ain’t this the girl who got mogged by Son?? pic.twitter.com/a97uXuhymh https://t.co/Ej35P83gGs
— َ (@Asensii20) May 8, 2026
get ready to be mogged https://t.co/gUdMZPIkXu pic.twitter.com/laXbeyZVYg
— ???????????????? (@nautfcb) May 8, 2026
Soon after, others accused Lisa of copying BTS’s Jungkook, who performed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
this girl is the biggest Jungkook wannabe fs…first releasing mainstream english songs,performing at the global citizen and now performing at the fifa.. well, Jungkook paved the way https://t.co/rQPvxXIwZY
— Rodrianaᴶᴶᴷ ꕤ (@ohsnapitzRodela) May 8, 2026
Fans quickly reacted to defend Lisa, highlighting her impressive solo career since leaving YG Entertainment. They pointed to her performances at Coachella, the Global Citizen Festival, and even The Oscars as proof of her global appeal.
since leaving yg she booked Oscars, World Cup, Coachella like she’s INSANEE https://t.co/HUZ8Sa65NJ
— ִ (@fairejnk) May 8, 2026
When she get us this gag pic.twitter.com/Z41TD8TT9Y https://t.co/mAjjQKc17t
— . (@buattawin) May 8, 2026
She’s the first ever SEAsian act right?? A winnn https://t.co/2MPFpqGBHO
— *◍nino* (@BarbieLaIisa) May 8, 2026
Lisa’s signing with FIFA marks another milestone in her solo career, which has soared since her departure from YG Entertainment. Her global performances and growing influence continue to make her a top K-pop solo artist.