'Why is she here?’ Fans react to BLACKPINK's Lisa joining A-list stars like Zendaya, Dev Patel and more on magazine cover

While the teaser is out and BLACKPINK fans, known as BLINKs, are excited to see rapper Lisa debut in the third season of HBO's "The White Lotus", no one can say for certain what her acting chops are like. 

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So, it came as a surprise to many when Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood Issue featured a variety of A-list actors, including Zendaya, Dev Patel, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and more—and added Lisa to the list as well.

Presenting the 31st annual #VFHollywood Issue, starring Zendaya, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Sydney Sweeney, Josh O’Connor, Danielle Deadwyler, Jonathan Bailey, Lisa, Ncuti Gatwa, and Bill Skarsgård.

See the full portfolio: https://t.co/o5aDPT8eSc pic.twitter.com/BUVWo0IOH4

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) November 13, 2024

Known for her music career, Lisa's acting transition has sparked excitement and curiosity among fans. While many praised the magazine for its star-studded lineup, others questioned why Lisa was included, given that she has yet to showcase her acting skills. 

This question flooded X (formerly Twitter), with BLINKs and her solo fans, known as Lillies, coming to her defence, suggesting that HBO might be promoting her role in the upcoming drama through her inclusion. 

However, some critics speculated that her presence in the issue might be due to her alleged boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault—former CEO of TAG Heuer—and his industry connections. This back-and-forth has certainly sparked an uproar on social media.

K-pop fans please do not cyberbully me to death but why is someone who has never been in a movie being presented to me as a Hollywood peer of Nicole Kidman https://t.co/oE4KIAf4qD

— Charles Bramesco (@intothecrevasse) November 13, 2024

Now THIS is a cover. THESE are stars. Everyone involved is having a huge year, and rightly so pic.twitter.com/V7DXvQvxze

— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) November 13, 2024

Lisa inclusion https://t.co/FmSlwgRnNv pic.twitter.com/H6U6n9sWKM

— low poly max payne (official) (@shin_kale_rider) November 14, 2024

That boyfriend of hers… opening a lot for of doors for her no? Hmm..thinking.. https://t.co/uuwhHDVfmQ pic.twitter.com/GOHqOhkHkc

— Letjungcook lover (real)⁷ ✨ (@thehobidiaries) November 14, 2024

say thank you, frederic for lisa's paid cover https://t.co/SVMOP2dlbg pic.twitter.com/LXfSYseMzV

— ً (@jnkfim) November 13, 2024

About Lisa:

BLACKPINK's Lisa will make her acting debut in "The White Lotus", playing a resort manager named Mook in the upcoming Thailand-based season. A brief clip released by MAX and HBO shows Lisa's character greeting the new cast as they arrive in Thailand, saying, "Welcome to Thailand, ka." A name tag confirms her role as Mook, a resort employee.

In the first two seasons, the resort manager characters have always been central to the most stressful and dramatic storylines. Fans will expect more of the same when "The White Lotus" Season 3 is released in 2025.

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