BLACKPINK’s Lisa has opened up about her past relationships and the reason she chose to keep them away from the public eyeThe singer revealed that protecting BLACKPINK’s popularity was one of the reasons behind her decision
Published: September 4, 2026, 7:40 PM IST
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For BLACKPINK’s Lisa, being one of the biggest K-pop stars in the world has meant that even the most personal parts of her life can become public conversationDating, in particular, has always been a sensitive subject for K-pop idols, with fans and the media closely following every rumour and sightingNow, Lisa has opened up about a side of her personal life that she has rarely discussed beforeIn her upcoming documentary Always LALISA, the singer spoke about having relationships when she was younger and explained why she chose to keep them away from the spotlight.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa says she hid past relationships
BLACKPINK Lisa opened up about dating and the pressures surrounding relationships in K-pop in her upcoming documentary Always LALISA, as per the Toronto StarShe explained that dating can be particularly complicated for idols because being photographed with a partner can quickly turn into a major story.
The BLACKPINK member said that when she was younger, she had “a few relationships”, but they had to be kept secretLisa explained that she did not want her personal life to become something that could hurt BLACKPINK’s popularity.
She said, “In K-pop culture, we can’t dateIf you’re seeing someone and you get caught by paparazzi, your popularity dropsWhen I was younger, I had a few relationships, but we had to hide when we’re datingI didn’t want my dating to be the thing that hurts Blackpink’s popularity.”
Her comments offer a glimpse into the pressure that comes with being part of one of the world’s most successful girl groupsEven a normal relationship can attract intense attention when millions of fans are watching.
BLACKPINK Lisa reveals the pressure of dating as a K-pop idol
BLACKPINK Lisa also spoke about the wider expectations placed on K-pop stars when it comes to their personal livesAccording to her, the possibility of being photographed by paparazzi made dating difficult, especially during BLACKPINK’s rise to global fame.
The singer’s decision to keep those relationships private appears to have been influenced by more than just avoiding headlinesShe wanted to make sure that her personal choices did not become a reason for people to question or turn against the group.
The revelation also comes at a time when Lisa has been taking greater control of her solo careerAfter launching her own management company, LLOUD, she has continued to build her identity outside BLACKPINK while remaining an active member of the group.
