BLACKPINK's Lisa Faces Privacy Concerns Amid Viral Footage Incident
Privacy Breach Incident Involving BLACKPINK's Lisa
Recently, Lisa from BLACKPINK encountered a significant privacy issue when a Jakarta museum shared security footage of her in their café on social media. Fans, known as Lillies, expressed their discontent over the clip going viral, questioning the necessity of posting it publicly. During her café visit, Lisa was accompanied by a female friend and was unaware that she was being filmed. In response to this incident and similar occurrences, her label, LLOUD, released an official statement. On March 8, they urged businesses and individuals to refrain from sharing videos that infringe on her privacy and security.
LLOUD's Statement on Privacy Violations
BLACKPINK Lisa's label issues statement on security breach
LLOUD acknowledged the recent events that have compromised Lisa's rights, privacy, and safety. They highlighted the leak of the security footage and noted that some businesses and individuals are making misleading claims to promote their products or services. The statement emphasized, “We urge everyone to refrain from obtaining, sharing, or engaging with such content. LLOUD will take all necessary measures to protect our artist. To Blinks and Lilies, thank you for always showing respect and care.”
Fan Reactions and Museum's Response
Why did the label issue the statement?
Following the CCTV incident, fans accused the museum of breaching privacy rights and urged others on social media to report the account. When a fan requested the museum to remove the footage, the social media team reportedly deleted the comment.
Rumored Relationship Video Goes Viral
Lisa's alleged video with rumoured beau
In a separate incident, a TikTok video surfaced, allegedly showing Lisa arriving at a private residence with her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, who is the son of LVMH's CEO. The video quickly gained traction, although some users speculated it might be an older clip.
BLACKPINK's New Album Sets Records
BLACKPINK's Deadline breaks records
In February, Lisa and her BLACKPINK group released their latest album, titled Deadline, which delves into themes of empowerment and rebellion, as reflected in its visuals and song titles. The lead track, Go, showcases a strong, rebellious spirit, aligning with the group's evolution and individual artistic growth during their hiatus. Deadline marks BLACKPINK’s reunion following Born Pink in 2022, with each member focusing on solo projects. The album achieved remarkable success, selling 1,461,785 copies on its first day, setting a record for the highest debut for any K-pop girl group.