Details About BLACKPINK Lisa’s “The White Lotus” Earnings Sparks Criticism

A post about BLACKPINK Lisa‘s earnings while filming The White Lotus has sparked criticism, with netizens defending the idol.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa | @lalalalisa_m/Instagram

Lisa starred as Mook in The White Lotus earlier in the year.

Recently, a tweet from a well-known X account shared that Lisa earned $40,000 USD for each episode of The White Lotus.

LISA earned $40k/episode for ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3. pic.twitter.com/BqDnWma9cp

— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) June 16, 2025

The tweet led to criticism towards Lisa, with many claiming it was unfair pay considering the lack of screen time the idol had during the episodes compared to the other stars.

For doing nothing?

— Vincent (@chalametzx) June 16, 2025

Way too much for such a talentless celebrity

— JLover 💖 This Is Me… Now / Future Oscar Winner (@JLover1422094) June 16, 2025

She was there for like 30 seconds- https://t.co/5eZd6CuKZ6

— Hulst Nov (@HulstNov) June 16, 2025

that’s pretty good for someone who had like 5 min of screen time each episode https://t.co/ruXL2QgQiS

— chuu called me a busy girl (@capt_chaeyoung) June 17, 2025

This is too much for a cameo which barely had lines or screentime.. Other actors deserve better… And she stole otyer cast interviews for herself without out any input https://t.co/VmfwTZOgtg

— TOUCHsomeGRASS.. (@organi5aTion) June 17, 2025

Yet, netizens quickly called out the post, explaining that the fee for the show was for all cast members and that it was seemingly trying to paint Lisa in a negative way.

She was there for the experience not for the money she making almost 1 billion alone with her company Lloud, so i dont think we should be worry about her income

— 🌟 blink-LILIES 327🤘 (@teremysia) June 17, 2025

Do a better headline: The White Lotus S3-all main cast members are paid the same salary per episode, the rate was reportedly $40,000 per episode, totaling $320,000 for the season. The salary is non-negotiable.

— Chewy Veetton (@bebem00m00) June 16, 2025

and everyone in the cast was paid the same amount and it was non-negotiable. so, what’s this post for? https://t.co/sClsSABALt

— aia ♡ (@savagellsm) June 17, 2025

All of them have the same salary, and she truly deserves it cuz she promoted it so well in Thailand and worldwide https://t.co/z7jFvOiPbT

— LALISA’s gf (@mikasafavx) June 17, 2025

In particular, the news about The White Lotus and pay has been known for some time.

All the 'White Lotus' stars get paid the same amount — and the salary is nonnegotiable.
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