The controversy re-emerged last year ahead of her milestone solo performance at Coachella in 2025. Resurfaced footage from over ten years ago showed Lisa and her bandmates as teenagers rehearsing songs by other artists that contained offensive racial terminology. The clip sparked widespread criticism online, raising questions about cultural sensitivity within the global music industry.

Reflecting on the backlash, the singer offered an unreserved apology, attributing her past oversight to a lack of awareness during her upbringing in Thailand. She explained that she was entirely unaware of the word’s derogatory nature or its painful historical context at the time.

The documentary reveals that her management agency initially advised her against addressing the controversy publicly. Recalling that period, Lisa admitted feeling deeply distressed, as she wished to focus entirely on her upcoming performances. However, she emphasized that the experience served as a crucial learning curve, promising fans that such an oversight would never happen again.

The feature-length documentary, Always Lalisa, offers an intimate look into the artist’s solo career and personal life outside of Blackpink. Scheduled for global theatrical and IMAX release on 12 October, the film will also stream on YouTube Premium later this year.

Despite all four members—Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé—currently pursuing individual projects and solo endeavours, Lisa reaffirmed her commitment to the group. She dismissed rumours of a permanent split, declaring that she intends to remain part of Blackpink even when she reaches the age of fifty.