K-pop sensation Lisa, best known as a member of the global girl group BLACKPINK, found herself in hot water after her recent performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. Fans were quick to criticize her for what they’re calling the “worst lip-syncing ever.” The 27-year-old singer took the stage at Central Park on Saturday for the star-studded charity event, sharing the spotlight with heavyweights like Post Malone and Doja Cat. But instead of being celebrated for her set, Lisa left fans disappointed—and the internet had a lot to say about it.
Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manobal, debuted her unreleased single Moonlit Floor during the festival. The song samples Sixpence None the Richer’s iconic hit Kiss Me, so expectations were high. However, when she started performing, it wasn’t her song’s catchy tune that stole the spotlight. Instead, her apparent lip-syncing became the main topic of conversation, with fans taking to social media to express their frustration.
One fan vented, “Lip-syncing while sitting down with no choreo is crazy,” while another chimed in, “The queen of lip-sync. This girl is allergic to singing live.”
The scathing comments continued, with one fan sarcastically commenting, “Since likes are private, can we all agree this is the worst lip-syncing ever?” Another fan took it even further, writing, “L in LISA stands for Lip Sync.” The critiques weren’t just about the lip-syncing itself but how obvious it was. “The worst part is that she doesn’t even try to hide that she’s lip-syncing,” one disgruntled viewer posted.
The internet has a way of amplifying criticisms, and Lisa’s performance was no exception. Fans were relentless in calling out her lack of live singing, especially at such a prestigious event. “Someone needs to explain the concept of live performance to her,” one person commented. Another joked, “Why bring your mic if you’re not going to use it?”
The consensus seemed clear: fans weren’t buying the lip-syncing, and many were left questioning why an artist of Lisa’s caliber would rely on it so heavily. “Lip-syncing went wrong—that’s embarrassing,” one viewer noted.
Despite the backlash, Lisa’s style game was on point. She rocked the stage in a shredded black and yellow bodysuit paired with leather hot pants and silver fringe. The look was completed with black lace-up boots. While her outfit was praised, it wasn’t enough to overshadow the critiques of her performance.
The irony of the situation is that just weeks earlier, Lisa was riding high after making history at the 2024 MTV VMAs, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to win the Best K-pop award for her hit song ROCKSTAR. It was a huge milestone in her career, but unfortunately, this latest performance didn’t do much to keep that momentum going.
What do you think of Lisa’s performance? Should she have sung live, or is lip-syncing just part of the game in today’s music industry? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated on all things celebrity.
