BLACKPINK’s Lisa Astounds Fans at Coachella 2025, Yet Leaves Them Disappointed
On April 12, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Lisa graced the stage on the first day of the Coachella Music Festival, generating a buzz across social media. This performance marked a significant moment for the artist, as many fans were eager to see her shine as a solo performer, separate from her renowned K-pop group.
For the most part, the atmosphere was positive, with numerous attendees praising her talent and engaging stage presence. However, a notable moment that sparked disappointment among fans was during her performance of the popular single, “MONEY.”Many were taken aback by her decision to forgo the anticipated dance break, an element they considered vital to the song.
The reaction was swift and widespread. Fans had been eagerly expecting the high-energy dance break that typically characterizes “MONEY,”but were met with a surprising scene: Lisa seated in the center of the stage. This unexpected choice left many in confusion and discontent.
Criticism poured in, with fans questioning the rationale behind omitting such a significant aspect of her performance at a prestigious event like Coachella. Here are some reactions reflecting the sentiments circulating online:
“Lisa skipping money’s dance break… who told her to do that? Who’s her choreographer???”one eager fan expressed.
“AND IT’S THE BEST PART OF THE SONG LIKE NOO UGHH,”lamented another fan on X.
“Lisa abandoning the money dance break to? ??? Sit????”another netizen added.
“Someone tell me I didn’t just witness Lisa sitting down during the money dance breakdown,”wrote a concerned fan.
This sentiment continued to resonate among many fans, who were especially vocal regarding their disappointment about missing out on the highly anticipated dance break.
“She was like, ‘No honey, you’ve seen enough dance break,'”a fan humorously remarked.
“To whoever made LISA sit down and do this mess during her ICONIC Money dance break…YOU SUCK!!!”vociferously stated another user on X.
“It was a DANCE break for crying out loud… and one of the best dancers of all time, LALISA literally just took a BREAK during it?! How am I supposed to forgive this?!”lamented a netizen.
“Nah fr bc that’s the best part of the performance,”commented yet another X user.
Exploring BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Solo Endeavors
Lalisa Manoban, widely known as Lisa, is a multi-talented Thai rapper, singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer. She made her debut in 2016 under YG Entertainment as a member of BLACKPINK. In December 2023, the group’s contract with YG expired, leading to their collective departure; however, the members retain a valid group contract with the agency.
Following this transition, the BLACKPINK members each embarked on separate paths, establishing their own agencies while signing with new labels to pursue solo projects. Notably, Lisa launched her own label, LLOUD, and partnered with RCA Records for international promotion.
Since then, Lisa has released several captivating solo tracks, including “Rockstar”and the collaboration “New Woman,”featuring Rosalía. On February 6, 2025, she shared a pre-release single titled “Born Again,”which includes contributions from popular artists Doja Cat and RAYE as part of her much-anticipated debut album, Alter Ego.
In addition to her music career, Lisa also made her acting debut in HBO’s acclaimed series The White Lotus, where she portrayed Mook, a hotel worker at the resort in Thailand.
With a plethora of exciting content emerging from Lisa, fans and followers can look forward to what the next chapter holds in her flourishing solo career.