Lisa (BLACKPINK) Becomes the Center of Global Attention at Met Gala 2025, English Skills Spark Heated Debate

Lisa’s debut appearance at the 2025 Met Gala instantly became a global hot topic. Attending the world’s most prestigious fashion event for the first time, the BLACKPINK member found herself embroiled in a series of major controversies. While public opinion was still buzzing about Lisa’s daring outfit—revealing nearly half of her lower back—and the bold embroidery of a human face on a sensitive area, yet another wave of debate swept over the youngest BLACKPINK member. This time, the controversy centered on Lisa’s English proficiency, after a short interview clip from the “fashion Oscars” went viral.

Vogue released a five-minute vlog featuring Lisa, in which she spoke in English about her fitting and preparation process for her Met Gala debut. After watching the interview, fans on social media platforms like X (Twitter) and YouTube expressed surprise and excitement at how naturally and comfortably Lisa conversed in English with Vogue. Many positive comments praised her clear progress compared to her early days with BLACKPINK in 2016, when her English was limited to simple phrases like “thank you,” “so exciting,” or “I’m happy to be here.”

Lisa’s English Interview on Met Gala Preparation Sparks Debate

Now, Lisa can use more complete sentences, with flexible intonation and clear confidence in her communication. In the viral clip, she not only introduced herself but also shared her feelings about attending the Met Gala for the first time, speaking in a relaxed and energetic tone. Fans believe that Lisa’s ability to speak English fluently in an international setting is truly commendable. Moreover, her ability to understand, respond, and communicate smoothly with Pharrell Williams and the LV team about her outfit was seen as a major plus.

Mixed Reactions: Praises and Criticism Over Lisa’s English Skills

However, alongside the positive feedback, some netizens argued that fans were exaggerating Lisa’s English skills, calling her “as fluent as a native speaker.” They pointed out that Lisa still made basic grammar mistakes and her vocabulary was not particularly rich. After nearly a decade of international activities, with BLACKPINK promoting extensively in the US, France, and the UK, and Lisa having many English-speaking friends, they felt her current level still fell short of expectations.

Some critics claimed that the over-praise from Lisa’s fandom only fueled the controversy, leading to more scrutiny and comparisons regarding her English skills. There were even suggestions that Lisa’s interview responses were scripted in advance.

Acknowledging Lisa’s Efforts Amidst the Drama

Fans praise Lisa’s English “improvement”

Despite the divided opinions, Lisa’s efforts to improve her English communication deserve recognition. She is not a native English speaker and did not grow up in a fully English-speaking environment. Moreover, after moving to Korea, she mainly used Korean in daily life. Given her busy schedule, Lisa’s determination to continuously practice and confidently communicate in English on the international stage is a significant achievement.

Besides the positive comments, Lisa’s fans are also criticized for praising Lisa too much.

Therefore, instead of excessive criticism or blind praise, the public should acknowledge Lisa’s hard work while also offering constructive feedback to help her further enhance her language skills.

Media Perspective: Focus on Encouragement and Constructive Criticism

The media suggested that instead of arguing back and forth, the audience could give feedback on Lisa’s good and bad points to help her improve her English communication skills.

The media suggests that rather than engaging in endless debates, audiences should recognize both Lisa’s strengths and areas for improvement, so she can continue to grow as a global star.