BLACKPINK's Lisa, who is currently a dance mentor in the Chinese produce show "Youth with You," is gaining either praises or criticism as viewers notice that Lisa is becoming "strict" and "harsh" to the trainees when giving comments.
In the recent episode of the show, online users debate on the impact of Lisa's attitude towards the trainees. According to the group that performed their dance, they have practiced the dance several times before their showcase with Lisa. However, it seemed like the idol wasn't impressed and stopped the dance mid-way.
Lisa, with her straight face, said, "I do not have any comments. You did not do this right." She was pertaining to the dance move that Lisa pointed out to be an easy one. Also, from the past episodes, netizens claimed that Lisa is too straightforward on trainees who made mistakes, and remained strict even though they already apologized.
This has been a trending topic online, with some saying Lisa is being nice to the trainees and being professional. At the same time, some pointed out that her "harsh" comments don't sit well.
BLINKs are responding to the haters that Lisa is way kinder and sweeter compared to the other dance mentors of the produce show in Korea. Also, they are claiming that Lisa is just doing her job as a mentor, but in reality, Lisa is doing more than that, and her "strict" personality is a way to show that she cares for the trainees.
Lisa has been keen even with the smallest details of the girls' dance, teaching the trainees not to slack and continue to practice with discipline. Some netizens think that people are overhyping Lisa's skills and that her way of teaching is too technical, taking away the chance for the trainee to showcase their style of dancing. For multiple times, Lisa has made comments even to the slightest mistake, and others claimed that she is blocking the trainees to have the performance their own way.
On the other hand, Lisa won't be unreasonably strict. She previously explained on the show as well that she's doing it for the trainees.
"I think if we don't give attention to the details from the start, we'd be practicing the wrong moves continuously, so every trainee should pay attention to the details, and they can't do things as they please," she said.
Lisa trained for five years before debuting with BLACKPINK, making her the fittest mentor for the show. People know how Lisa has was criticized as a Thai K-pop idol, and the language barrier from flying to Korea from Thailand was also one of the hardships she faced when she was just starting.
Through her experience, Lisa has been showing to the trainees that the path that they are taking is not a world full of sugar-coated words and praises. A tough heart, strong mindset, and accepting criticisms are a way to make one better and to succeed in the music industry.
