By KpopEcho Staff | April 13, 2025
Lisa of BLACKPINK took Coachella 2025 by storm on Friday night, delivering a solo performance that was not only visually arresting and musically powerful—but a cultural milestone. Performing at the iconic Sahara stage, the Thai-born superstar became the first K-pop act to take the Coachella stage three times, this time making her solo debut with a jaw-dropping 55-minute set that redefined what it means to be a global pop icon.
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From the moment Lisa emerged atop a massive monolithic pillar in a futuristic, mirror-shard bodysuit to the opening beats of “Thunder,” fans knew they were witnessing something extraordinary. Designed by avant-garde fashion visionary Asher Levine, the look was a technological marvel: a reptilian-themed suit complete with translucent scales, digitally tailored to Lisa’s exact measurements. The costume, which took days of hand-sculpting, combined sci-fi aesthetics with sustainability—reflecting Levine’s mission to replace animal skins with cruelty-free materials.
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Throughout the night, Lisa transformed again and again—five outfit changes in total. From a sheer, fiber-optic-lit catsuit inspired by glowing insects and fungi to a bold red leather ensemble and a playful Hello Kitty get-up, each costume enhanced the emotional tone of her genre-bending tracks. “Each look was a new version of Lisa,” Levine later explained. “It wasn’t just fashion—it was evolution.”
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The setlist pulled heavily from her debut solo album Alter Ego, and included electrifying renditions of “Fxck Up the World,” “Money,” “Born Again,” “Lifestyle,” and the ethereal ballad “Dream.” One of the most talked-about performances was “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me),” which sampled the 90s hit by Sixpence None the Richer and added a dreamy, K-pop twist.
And the crowd? Packed with celebrities and loved ones. Lisa’s BLACKPINK sisters Rosé and Jisoo were seen cheering her on, with Rosé holding a bouquet of yellow roses and Patrick Schwarzenegger waving a Lisa light stick. Tayme Thapthimthong, Lisa’s co-star from HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3, was also spotted in the crowd. Midway through the show, Lisa playfully referenced her White Lotus character, Mook: “For the White Lotus fans, you might be surprised to see Mook onstage. This is her when she’s not working.”
Beyond the fashion and fandom, Lisa’s performance pushed the boundaries of what’s expected on a K-pop stage. A moment that sparked waves online was her confident twerking routine with male dancers—rare for idols in her genre, and a bold statement of self-expression.
Lisa's Coachella performance was more than just a musical set—it was a spectacle, a statement, and a signal to the world: Lisa isn’t just a member of BLACKPINK—she’s a solo artist in her own right, and she’s ready to take over the world, one stage at a time.
And as she told ELLE recently, BLACKPINK isn’t going anywhere either: “Of course we’re continuing, for sure,” Lisa assured. “I love BLACKPINK. It’s not just for our fans—it’s for ourselves.”