The viral clip caused a split between Korean and international fans.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A past clip of a popular idol’s interaction with BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, labeled as “xenophobia,” has sparked a heated debate among netizens.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalalisa_m/Instagram
Recently, a tweet has gained attention about K-Pop fans’ reactions towards Thailand and Thai idols.
it’s so weird how kpop fans will use thailand as a drag when the country has given us some of the most beautiful, talented and hard working idols in the kpop industry. the xenophobia needs to stop pic.twitter.com/8ZxykE7ty5
— ᵕ̈ (@pinksbabymon) May 16, 2026
Amid the debate on the treatment of Thai idols, a clip from Lisa’s appearance on Lee Young Ji‘s show has sparked a debate.
A clip was shared where Lisa shared Young Ji’s difference in reaction to Lisa compared to Jennie and Rosé, and the OP said that it showed the xenophobia towards Thai women, and even that it was normalized in the idol industry.
the xenophobia towards thai women is unfortunately so normalized in the kpop industry 🙁 https://t.co/mSgocRFLsy pic.twitter.com/AwO226w9tL
— lani (@baeglamz) May 16, 2026
The quotes were full of Korean fans hitting back at the allegations, with some even using it as an excuse to hate on Lisa or “foreigners” in K-Pop due to the response from international fans.
야 ㅋㅋ 한국만큼 기회 주는 나라가 어딨다고
아니 케이팝 싹 순수 한국인으로만 채워야 한다니까 좆같네 ㅋㅋ https://t.co/mvdDA4K7Ch
— 🌻🌺데이 🥖🌹☂️ (@dei1462083) May 17, 2026
LOL, what other country gives opportunities like Korea does?
Seriously, K-pop should just be filled with pure Koreans only. Fuck, this is annoying lol.
리사 빅팬이 아닌게 어케 외국인 혐오가 됨? 존나 얼탱이 없네 https://t.co/dJX1xVOgGB
— Cheosu (@kjwldjsjwo) May 17, 2026
How does not being a huge Lisa fan suddenly become hatred toward foreigners? This is seriously ridiculous.
근데 그럼 리사를 보고 뭘 어떻게 해야하는데? 안면도 친분도 없는 사이니까 걍 지나갔겠지 그럼 거기서 절이라도 해야됨? 이 방송에서 대뜸 리사한테 야 춤이나 춰봐 한 것도 아니고 평소에도 좋아했다고 예의 갖춰서 인터뷰 하는데 뭐가 혐오라는 거임 https://t.co/CipOpAA8uS
— 김복자 (@bunchoflove2) May 17, 2026
But then what exactly was supposed to do when she saw Lisa? She doesn’t know her personally or anything, so they probably just passed by. What, was she supposed to bow to her or something? It’s not like she suddenly went up to Lisa on the show and said, ‘Hey, dance for us.’ She were being polite in the interview and even said she liked her normally, so how is that supposed to be discrimination?
Yet, international fans thought that the Korean quotes showcased the OP’s point and that the comments that seemed odd to many were seemingly brushed off, and the aim was taken at Thai people for their response and hit back at Thai idols.
The koreans in the qrts proving op’s point😭😭😭 https://t.co/14V3bWQjUX
— Lace (@Lacersy) May 17, 2026
Koreans in the qrts trying to justify racism is fcking embarrassing. These narcissistic people will never learn https://t.co/baixQu8w93
— evie 🧛🏻♀️ (@Jusss_blinkk) May 17, 2026
koreans in the qrts proving op’s point https://t.co/SL4F9aCMM5
— ੈ♡˳·˖✶ (@saintluhlisa) May 17, 2026
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