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Lisa solo career and documentary release

Overview

Following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the documentary ‘Always Lalisa’, directed by Sue Kim, provides insight into Lisa’s personal life and the rigors of the K-pop industry. The film details her journey from moving from Thailand to South Korea at age 14 to train under YG Entertainment, highlighting the strict controls on her social life and the emotional pressure of monthly evaluations. Directed by Sue Kim, the documentary also explores a transformative year during Lisa’s break from BLACKPINK. It captures milestones such as her performance at Coachella, her acting debut in HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’, and the creation of her solo album ‘Alter Ego’. The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on October 12. In Japan, a trailer has been released ahead of a limited theatrical release on October 12, 14, and 17, with screenings scheduled across Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and a special one-day screening in Sapporo at TOHO Cinemas Susukino on October 14. The film is produced by Sony Music Vision, RCA Records, and LLOUD CO. Recent developments regarding the production reveal that director Sue Kim faced obstacles with YG Entertainment, which reportedly refused to license music or footage featuring BLACKPINK. This restriction prevented the inclusion of certain elements of Lisa’s early K-pop career, leading to fan criticism regarding the label’s lack of cooperation. Additionally, the film features candid footage addressing a past controversy involving racial slurs used during Lisa’s trainee years. In an unscripted dressing room scene, Lisa offers an apology, explaining she was unaware of the sensitivity of the terms at the time due to her background as a Thai speaker. Lisa has also shared vulnerabilities regarding her personal aspirations and her fears concerning her father’s health.

Entities

Lisa · Sue Kim · Blackpink · YG Entertainment · Toronto International Film Festival

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Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Lisa documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ addresses career shifts and label tensions

    The documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ premieres October 12, detailing Lisa’s solo career shift and addressing past controversies while highlighting tensions with YG Entertainment over licensing.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    LISA documentary ‘ALWAYS LALISA’ trailer released for Japan premiere

    A trailer has been released for ‘ALWAYS LALISA’, a documentary following BLACKPINK member LISA’s solo career. It will have a limited three-day theatrical release in Japan this October.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    LISA documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ set for global theatrical release

    The documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ follows BLACKPINK star LISA during her transition to a solo career. It premieres in theaters globally on October 12, including scheduled screenings in Brazil.

  4. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    LISA announces new documentary, EP, and Las Vegas residency

    K-pop star LISA is preparing for the release of her documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ on October 12 and her new EP ‘Press Play’ on October 23, alongside a planned Las Vegas residency.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lisa documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival

    The documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, revealing the personal struggles and strict industry pressures faced by BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

  6. [CULTURE] 18 sources
    Toronto International Film Festival hosts Lisa and Rebel Wilson premieres

    The Toronto International Film Festival features major premieres, including K-pop star Lisa’s documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ and Rebel Wilson’s new musical comedy ‘Girl Group’.

  7. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Lisa of BLACKPINK announces solo documentary ‘Always Lalisa’

    BLACKPINK member Lisa will release her first solo documentary, ‘Always Lalisa’, in October 2026, chronicling her transition into acting and solo music projects.

  8. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Lisa’s ‘Always Lalisa’ documentary to debut at Toronto Film Festival

    BLACKPINK star Lisa’s documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ will premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival before a global theatrical and IMAX release in October 2026.

  9. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Lisa reveals K-pop dating pressures in upcoming documentary

    Lisa of BLACKPINK will premiere her documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ at the Toronto International Film Festival, discussing K-pop dating restrictions and her journey to solo stardom.

  10. [CULTURE] 19 sources
    Lisa to release ‘Always Lalisa’ documentary in October

    BLACKPINK’s Lisa will release her documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ in theaters on October 12, 2026, detailing her solo career and the pressures of K-pop culture regarding dating and privacy.

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