BLACKPINK Lisa’s Visuals In Different Releases Sparks Debate On Racism And “Black Fishing”

Recently, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa released another collaboration track, “Born Again.”

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The track features Lisa alongside American artists Doja Cat and Raye. It was also released with a sultry music video featuring the three stars.

Lisa looked gorgeous in the video, giving off old Hollywood vibes in some scenes.

(left to right) Doja Cat, Lisa, Raye.

However, these visuals have sparked a debate after being compared to one of Lisa’s previous releases.

In June 2024, Lisa released her first single, “Rockstar,” from her upcoming album Alter Ego. The release quickly became a hot topic for a variety of reasons, both positive and negative.

One of the negative points of the discussion centered around Lisa’s visuals in some of the teasers released. Specifically, some believed she was “black fishing” due to the “unnatural” skin tone she had in some photos.

BLACKPINK Lisa’s Concept Photos Spark A Debate About Blackfishing

This debate has resurfaced following the release of “Born Again,” as Lisa’s visuals differ drastically for the song. In born again, Lisa has a much softer appearance and her skin tone is much paler than what was seen for “Rockstar.”

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While the change isn’t necessarily an indication, many pointed out that “Rockstar” had a more “hip-hop” concept, while “Born Again” leans more pop. This distinction and her change in visuals pointed to her accessorizing darker skin and mimicking Black people for many.

She is black when she wants to be a rapper and she is white when she wants to be a "pop girl" https://t.co/GGEujSMG6F

— hinata (@bluebvrriesss) February 7, 2025

the problem isn't that she can switch between those two skin tones, most people can do that, the problem is that lisa switches skin color (AND HAIRTSTYLE AND FASHION) according to the song, to the "ghetto vibes". i still haven't forgotten pink venom rap lmao https://t.co/W600Yq6ZeJ pic.twitter.com/1eKK0ShlgX

— shellyann (@shelly_annao3) February 8, 2025

the thing I noticed with lisa is that whenever she wants to be a "rapper" she has darker skin, baggy clothes, fake blaccent. But when she wants to do a pop/softer song she has paler skin and no blaccent. It's obvious what she's doing https://t.co/26ILU5p6sH

— 👩🏻‍💻 (@irohadni) February 7, 2025

"it was the photographer's concept" But before they said that that was her true skin color and that she was accepting herself. https://t.co/osBuqK7Uyn pic.twitter.com/zPdNznBQp3

— ∆ (@rpwphappy) February 8, 2025

Others defended the idol, appropriately calling out those who referred to her as “white,” and expressing why her skin tone possibly varied so drastically.

the same tired convo again. It’s very evident it’s the photographers signature style. The entire acc dedicated to just hating…..get a hobby or smthng🤦‍♀️ https://t.co/gMARQMZPDM pic.twitter.com/Nr43YTCTv3

— || (@jessied051) February 7, 2025

Lisa was WHITE when shooting but later on Edited as Black by the photographer who is known for doing this with many other artists too https://t.co/kkssJHTjLG pic.twitter.com/kCVnBaqjXh

— ًً (@dIorcistic) February 7, 2025

This crazy bitches are accusing Ls of cultural appropriation meanwhile they are being racist and xenophobic towards her in their private accounts and their group of chat.
RATmys and jendogs are the worst shit of earth.

In photography there's something call ✨️LIGHTENING ✨️ https://t.co/4ZOo5osGVE pic.twitter.com/la5Mbtz9DO

— savage_mara (@SavageM23685) February 8, 2025

You can check out the video for “Born Again” below.

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