Some defended Lisa.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A viral video clip of the crowd’s reaction to BLACKPINK Lisa‘s VMAs performance has sparked a wave of criticism towards the idol.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram
On September 27 (local time), Lisa attended and won big at the VMAs.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Wins Big At VMAs, Sparks Massive Backlash
Lisa also performed “SaWaDiKa.”
LISA performs ‘SaWaDiKa’ at the #VMAs. pic.twitter.com/jCjJvpVgcS
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 28, 2026
Someone attending the awards live shared a video showing they were the only ones standing through the performance, but saying there was no phones, implying everyone was focused on Lisa.
@cringecarter
Literally just me enjoying life😭 #VMAS #LISA
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It sparked mixed reactions from netizens.
While some thought the audience was immersed in the performance and hit back at criticism seen online, many thought the crowd seemed bored and hit back at Lisa and her stage presence.
On X, the video was also taken to seem like the crowd seemed “bored.”
🚨 Lisa goes viral after the crowd at the back appeared bored and silence during her recent performance of “SaWaDiKa”
— The lack of crowd reaction quickly became a talking point online, with viewers calling out the noticeably bad choreography. pic.twitter.com/m4akOJZanN
— KFlop Net (@KFloopNet) September 28, 2026
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