BLACKPINK member Lisa is getting a lot of love from her international fans after she released her latest teaser.

Fans are excited because Lisa has stopped using the light filters and makeup that made her look whiter for years.

Now, she is showing off her natural, beautiful skin tone. This change is seen as Lisa saying no to the K-pop industry's whitewashing.

The issue was discussed on the online community INSTIZ, where both Korean netizens and international fans shared their thoughts.

Some Korean netizens were confused by the international fans' reactions and wondered if they understood skin tones and tanning. They said things like:

"Do they not know about tanning?"

"Isn't it putting on a darker filter on purpose?"

"I feel like they have no idea what tanning is."

"ㅋㅋㅋ Foreigners are so sensitive about this."

"She's not like that naturally alright ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ They made her look way darker ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ."

"Until when are they going to keep pushing this whitewashing thing?"

"What? Anyone can tell that she got tanned for this."

"No but Lisa's skin was way whiter even before debuting."

"Lisa's skin is way brighter than this, what are they saying ㅋㅋㅋ That's racist."

"International fans are so frustrating."

Meanwhile International fans, however, were thrilled to see Lisa’s natural skin tone and showed their support:

"Her fans better stop with that 'this is her skin' bs cuz everyone knows this is not how she looks lol."

"She looks absolutely nothing like this, no matter how much Southeast Asian and tan she gets, and her stans are making it worse for her."

"They're probably giving her a new persona and since she's going to just rap maybe it’s blackfishing."

"That is not her natural skin tone be so fawking fr."

"Lol, Lisa was bleaching when in BLACKPINK but now she's out. She's trying to be black."

These reactions show a big difference between how Korean netizens and international fans see the issue. International fans are celebrating what they see as Lisa’s return to her natural beauty. This change has started conversations about beauty standards and how the K-pop industry affects how artists look.

No matter what people think, one thing is certain: Lisa keeps fascinating fans around the world, sparking discussions and challenging norms. Her choice to show off her natural skin tone is a strong statement that means a lot to her international fans.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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