What do you get when you mix scandal, sequins, cultural backlash and global stardom? A BLACKPINK member navigating the treacherous lanes of K-pop idolhood while refusing to colour within the lines.
Once upon a time, and still, to some extent, K-pop idols were expected to be as flawless as their complexion, as docile as their curated interviews and as controversy-free as their airbrushed social media feeds.
But in a world where image is everything and missteps can be career-ending, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lisa have become fascinating studies in rebellion. They’re not just pushing boundaries; they’re obliterating them and, in doing so, perhaps rewriting the K-pop manual itself.
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