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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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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