BLACKPINK Lisa’s Personal Life Seemingly The Inspiration Behind Netflix “Emily In Paris” Character’s Storyline

Could BLACKPINK‘s Lisa be the influence for a character in a top Netflix series?

BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

One of the top shows on Netflix is Emily In Paris. Netizens have recently noticed similarities between the character of Mindy (played by Ashley Park) and Lisa.

Ashley Park as Mindy | Netflix

In the show, Mindy is dating Nicolas, who is the heir to a luxury goods company called JVMA.

The character Mindy and boyfriend Nicolas | Netflix

While it’s a common storyline, netizens thought it was similar to Lisa because the idol is rumored to be dating Frédéric Arnault, who is the heir to the world-renowned luxury goods conglomerate LVMH.

While many could say the relationship similarities were just a coincidence, fans found it less of an accident after another similarity to Lisa. In particular, in one of the episodes, the character of Mindy performs at the Crazy Horse venue in Paris.

While it’s extremely popular, it obviously gained attention in K-Pop after Lisa did some special shows at the venue in 2023, which caused a lot of controversy because of the venue’s reputation for shows renowned for its burlesque performances.

| @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

| @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

| @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

After the episodes were aired, netizens shared the similarities and how many were confused if it was coincidence or purposefully mimicking Lisa’s life.

So Mindy of Emily in Paris is an Asian singer, dating the son of LVMH and she will perform at Crazy Horse… is her storyline based on Lisa?

— JENNIE IS COMING 🍒 (@rubiesonroses) September 14, 2024

I feel like Mindy's character in #EmilyinParis is based on #Lisa's life, and the fact that she also performed in CH, makes me think that the writers are checking on Lisa

— Annz | Fan Account (@Ann19th) September 15, 2024

Okay, this is so creepy💀 New season of Netflix show "Emily in Paris" is partly based on Fred and Lisa.

In the show Mindy is Asian singer who lives in Paris and dates Nicolas, the son/heir of the luxury goods company JVMA (basically LVMH). And she performs at Crazy Horse too+ pic.twitter.com/qICGU7C16b

— Dr Blinkenstein (@DrBlinkenstein) September 15, 2024

Mindy & Nico’s relationship reminded me of Lisa & Frederick’s. Lisa is born to be entertainer #EmilyInParisS4

— Dunedain (@dunedaindmk) September 16, 2024

This is getting even more interesting. In the Netflix show, Mindy (Lisa's) first love interest was her bandmate…

So basically she chooses between her bandmate and the billionaire heir…

Did they really use L's life as inspiration for the plot? This is getting beyond creepy😭 pic.twitter.com/eQx7ispvCE

— Dr Blinkenstein (@DrBlinkenstein) September 15, 2024

while I was watching Emily in Paris S4 last night, the part where Mindy was the headliner in Crazy Horse, Lisa immediately came to my mind
And Mindy's ex bf who are her bandmates was there to watch and to support her… is it just a coincidence? 🤭

— ᴊᴇɴ ᴋɪᴍ ˢʷⁱᶠᵗ ♥ (@jenkim116) September 16, 2024

While it could all be coincidence, netizens are finding a lot of similarities.

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