Controversy Arises Over BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Accused of Racism Against Lisa

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is facing controversy over racism allegations linked to fellow member Lisa.

The controversy began when a viral post claiming Jisoo called Lisa a “Monkey” sparked uproar. The post gained over 67,000 likes and accused Jisoo of being racist because Lisa is Southeast Asian.

jisoo calling lisa a monkey just because she is southeast asian… the only member who everyone thought wasn’t racist is also a racist

— ً (@pearlytrivia) February 14, 2026

Fans quickly pushed back, saying the clip was taken out of context. Jisoo reportedly called Lisa that nickname because Lisa frequently uses the monkey emoji—not because of her skin color.

How about we start including context. Friendless losers

— Vickie (@Vickie_n_Jsooya) February 15, 2026

“People tend to take things out of context”

— ‘ (@edixposts) February 15, 2026

Fans even called it defamation and urged BLISSOO to take action against the false rumors.

This is defamation. Please do something @officialBLISSOO

— (@asdfghjjjz) February 15, 2026

39k people who actually believe this from someone who stan misogynist, Islamphobia and anti Palestine group, you should be disgusted for coming after a woman for a lie created by someone.
It’s just showing friendless behavior honestly.

— soooooooooyaaaaaaa (@soooooyaaa0111) February 15, 2026

BLINKS and SOOYAS make sure to report and send emails on BLISSOO on accounts spreadining misinfo, and defaming her.
specifically this user and this tweet: https://t.co/G9WmFpYjQX

— ۟ (@mndublinkk) February 15, 2026

Supporters cited Jisoo’s ongoing support of Southeast Asian artists as proof she isn’t racist.

she was the first to publicly support them last year. how can you call someone ‘racist’ when she uses her platform to uplift SEA artists? even the group thanked her on IG.
stop inventing hate narratives where there’s only respect and artistic sisterhood. get informed.

— ც (@adrianchasedc) February 16, 2026