BLACKPINK’s Lisa is set to star in the third season of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus. A teaser released on August 5 (KST) did not feature Lisa but sparked controversy due to its yellowish hue, a color often used by Hollywood to depict "third-world countries" negatively.
First official stills from 'The White Lotus' Season 3 have been released.
— LISANATIONS (@LISANATIONS_) August 5, 2024
Premiering on HBO and Max in 2025.
THE WHITE LOTUS 🪷
NEW SEASON COMING 2025#LISAxTheWhiteLotus pic.twitter.com/yplH3aHJsb
Fans were upset that Thailand, known for its vibrant beauty, was portrayed in such a dull manner.
Here are some tweets:
why is the color grading like that.. https://t.co/MLaJTBOpFe
— AARON (@lidolmix) August 5, 2024
you're not serious about this fuckass filter are you https://t.co/d4oh4lKPK3
— tallulah bankhead❤️🔥 (@diandrasdiandra) August 5, 2024
https://t.co/q8k7wXPMhH pic.twitter.com/pWSkJ2bgq5
— miss boston (@rhonjuyeon) August 5, 2024
They hope this is not reflective of the entire series, as Lisa, who has always showcased Thailand’s rich aesthetics, deserves better representation.