BLACKPINK’s Lisa Faces Backlash as Old ‘Youth With You’ Clip Resurfaces: Was Her Reaction Taken Out of Context? [WATCH]

An old video featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa has suddenly returned to the spotlight, sparking criticism over her reaction to a contestant during her time as a mentor on the Chinese survival show Youth With You Season 3.

The resurfaced footage has divided social media users, with some accusing the singer of mocking a visibly nervous contestant while others argue that the short clip does not reflect what actually happened during the full segment.

The controversy centers on contestant Rimiko, who appeared visibly shaky during an on-stage interview. As the camera showed his trembling hands and legs, Lisa was seen laughing along with other judges and members of the production crew.

While the footage originally aired years ago, it recently resurfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter, where it quickly attracted millions of views. The renewed attention has led to a fresh wave of criticism directed at Lisa.

Viral Clip Sparks Questions About Lisa’s Reaction

The resurfaced footage focuses heavily on Rimiko’s physical reaction during the interview. His hands and legs appeared to be shaking as he stood on stage, prompting viewers to speculate that he may have been experiencing anxiety or nervousness.

Lisa can be seen laughing during the moment, alongside other people present on the set. For some social media users encountering the clip without the surrounding context, her reaction appeared insensitive.

The post containing the footage reportedly surpassed three million views, exposing the BLACKPINK member to a new round of criticism. Some users accused Lisa of laughing at Rimiko’s apparent distress, while others questioned why a mentor would react that way toward a nervous contestant.

One user wrote, “Idk how people even tolerate this insentive woman when all she does is making cringe fest every year or mock anxiety,” while another commented, “Lisa is the most ignorant person you would know”

“These blackpink girls are never beating the bully allegations,” said a third one on X.

A fourth user posted, “Dumb bitches like this should never leave the house, what is funny about anxiety?”

Because the video is being circulated independently from the original episode, however, the circumstances surrounding the interaction have become a major part of the discussion.

Fans Say the Footage Does Not Tell the Full Story

Lisa’s supporters have pushed back against the criticism, arguing that the viral clip has been separated from the broader context of the episode.

Importantly, the footage is not from a new incident. It dates back to Lisa’s appearance on Youth With You Season 3, which aired in 2020. Similar discussion reportedly emerged when the episode originally aired, with viewers who had watched the complete segment offering a different interpretation of what happened.

According to fans who revisited the original episode, the interview segment was presented with an intentionally humorous tone, with the editing emphasizing Rimiko’s nervous movements as part of the show’s entertainment format. Lisa’s laughter, they argue, was directed at the humorous presentation of the moment rather than intended to ridicule Rimiko for potentially experiencing anxiety.

That distinction has become central to the debate now taking place online. While some viewers remain uncomfortable with Lisa’s reaction, others believe judging the interaction solely from a short, resurfaced clip risks removing the moment from its original context.

Why the Old Footage is Trending Again?

The renewed interest demonstrates how quickly older entertainment footage can take on a new life on social media. A clip that originally circulated within the context of a full television episode can reach a completely different audience when reposted as a short standalone video years later.

For Lisa, the timing also places the controversy alongside an especially busy period in her career. The BLACKPINK member has recently been in the spotlight for her solo activities, making the resurfaced footage particularly noticeable among fans and non-fans alike.

Lisa has also been receiving considerable attention following the premiere of her upcoming solo documentary, Always Lalisa, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The project has generated discussion surrounding previously unexplored aspects of her career and trainee years, adding another layer of public interest around the singer.

Social Media Remains Divided

The latest Youth With You discussion has produced sharply contrasting reactions. Critics have focused on the visible footage of Lisa laughing while Rimiko appeared to be trembling, while supporters have emphasized the original show’s presentation and the fact that the clip has been separated from its surrounding context.

At this point, the resurfaced footage alone does not establish that Lisa was intentionally making fun of Rimiko’s mental or emotional state. The interpretation of her reaction largely depends on how much weight viewers place on the isolated clip versus the full segment in which it appeared.

As the video continues circulating, the debate surrounding Lisa illustrates the challenges celebrities can face when years-old footage is rediscovered and presented to a new audience without the original context. For now, social media remains divided over whether the moment should be viewed as an insensitive reaction or simply a brief exchange from a heavily edited reality-show segment.