BLACKPINK ’s Lisa faces backlash on social media after her controversial MET Gala outfit, which she donned on May 5. ‘The White Lotus’ star was seen wearing a prominent figure, Rosa Parks ’s face, on the lingerie.
What did Lisa wear?On the night of the MET Gala, Lisa wore a netted fabric suit attached with pearls along with a pearl necklace and a gold chain as a waistband. While the faces were stitched along with the fabric, the K-pop singer has been receiving hate for wearing underpants with notable faces, especially Rosa Parks.
Not the first time being called out for derogatory gestures?One user pointed out, “despite saying the n-word multiple times and never apologizing, Lisa doesn’t seem to care as she wears underwear with images of ROSA PARKS, a civil rights icon who fought against racial injustice.”
This is certainly not the first time that Lisa or her band has been called out. Previously, the clips of K-pop idols using racial slurs and derogatory terms for people of colour in front of the audience went viral. Neither of the BLACKPINK members reacted to the clips, nor did they apologise.
Other comments on social mediaAnother user expressed, “I was wondering why Rosa Parks was trending got scared.... I know Lisa does not have Rosa Parks all over her underwear right now. WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA????? Mind you not only is it highly distasteful how is this on theme?”
A third user shared, “Lisa is just so wildly ignorant it’s unreal. Like… why is Rosa Parks’ face embroidered on her sleepwear? Her underwear?? What even is that?”
Who was Rosa Parks?Rosa Parks was an American Civil Rights Activist who once refused to give up her seat on the bus. Popularly known as the ‘Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,’ Parks’ refusal created a larger impact. The act led to mass protests against racial discrimination in public transportation.