Media Outlet Seemingly Criticizes “The White Lotus” For Disappointing Use Of BLACKPINK’s Lisa Ahead Of Premiere

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There was criticism for the use of the Thai characters.

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A US media outlet has seemingly hinted at the “disappointing” use of BLACKPINK‘s Lisa for her acting debut,

Lisa is ready to make her acting debut in the third series of The White Lotus, playing the character Mook. Images and teasers from HBO have raised anticipation for Lisa’s role.

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The premiere of the show was recently held, raising anticipation for the show.

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Yet, ahead of the show’s release on February 16, US outlet The Hollywood Reporter has seemingly hinted at the disappointing nature of Lisa’s role. The outlet reviewed the show on the website, sharing thoughts about the series and what fans could expect.

If you bemoan the reboot/remake culture in film and television for long enough, somebody will inevitably bring up theater. https://t.co/5IzieOVuFl

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 12, 2025

In the article, the show spoke about the backdrop being Thailand, sharing that while the Thai characters are present, they are not integral, citing this as a major criticism.

In particular, the outlet specifically mentioned Lisa’s role and seemingly criticized the idol’s lack of use, considering her “charisma.” It even mentions that Lisa’s character is teased in an episode but barely featured despite being one of the more well-known celebrities.

The failure to make the Thai characters more complicated shortchanges the actors, particularly Manobal, who has a surfeit of charisma but very little to do with it, even in a later episode that teases Mook dancing as part of the resort’s entertainment, then barely features one of the world’s more internationally recognizable celebrities.

— The Hollywood Reporter

The article was shared on Reddit, and netizens shared their thoughts. Some claimed HBO was using Lisa to raise exposure for the show and expected more with the press, while others thought it was inevitable that she would be more of a background character.

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