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Red Velvet Faces Unfounded Racism Claims Against BLACKPINK’s Lisa

Red Velvet and BLACKPINK Lisa controversy

Red Velvet is facing controversy after fans accused the group of being racist toward BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

The controversy began when a viral tweet suggested Red Velvet members seem closer to other BLACKPINK members—but not Lisa. Fans claimed Lisa’s Thai nationality might be why she struggles to form close friendships in K-pop.

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Lisa has made huge waves as one of the top non-Korean idols, but some believe racism still affects her.

“I kind of felt this way with rv members too. It seems they’re closer to the other pinks. I feel like this is why Lisa is mostly friends/closer to foreign ppl like Rosie, Bangchan, Alice, Minnie, Sorn, Bambam and their circles. It prob was hard to make friends in a racist society+”
— 𝔡𝔞𝔫𝔦 (@daniandandi)

The situation escalated when one fan singled out Joy and accused her of showing a negative attitude toward Lisa at an award show.

“who would forget this attitude of Joy??? she saw a foreigner beside her and let her rac!st and main character syndrome strike that day and I thank God she’s just a nobody now”
— . (@LSMTRENDS)

But several fans pushed back immediately, defending Joy and Red Velvet.

“joy literally told yeri ‘yerim-ah’ to crouch down so she wouldn’t be blocking lisa, you all can’t be serious making up things about other female idols again”
— joy. ☾ (@ongtheway)

“Yup and she looks down and to the side while saying it to make sure yeri’s butt isn’t bumping into Lisa but they think they’re side eyeing and talking shit to her. Like bffr”
— Cerulean Seunshine (@Todayisseunny)

As the situation continued, fans pointed out Red Velvet’s history of positive interactions with BLACKPINK, especially Lisa, at award shows and events.

“not you involving rv members on this… mind you they are the first group to actually interact with blackpink members especially Lisa and dont forget how Irene treats Lisa during the closing ceremony of that one award show”
— karrot (@sleepykarrot)

“You guys are just stupid. Joy literally said at one point that she went out with all the Blackpink members, and Yeri and Irene always made sure to be with them at award shows. Don’t bring them if you’re that bored.”
— naninanani (@naninananiue)

The debate is still trending on X (formerly Twitter) with fans on both sides weighing in. Many remind everyone that Red Velvet and BLACKPINK maintain good professional relations and show friendly behavior publicly.

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