Why did BLACKPINK's Lisa have Rosa Parks on her Met Gala 2025 outfit? Report points to new HBO series
BLACKPINK¡¯s Lisa sparked backlash at the 2025 Met Gala for wearing Rosa Parks¡¯ image on her outfit, which many deemed inappropriate. A report claims the look may be tied to her rumored lead role in an upcoming HBO series titled Get Me Off Dis Bus.
BLACKPINK¡¯s Lisa made her long-anticipated Met Gala debut on May 5, 2025, but what should have been a milestone fashion moment quickly turned into a heated controversy. The K-pop star arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a bold Louis Vuitton ensemble that turned heads for its daring silhouette and sparked backlash for its messaging.
Lisa's Met Gala outfit sparks backlash
Lisa wore sheer Louis Vuitton tights, a black embellished blazer, and statement underwear featuring printed images of Black historical figures, including civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Her pantsless look fit in with the night¡¯s fashion-forward spirit, but the use of such imagery in such a context didn¡¯t sit well with many viewers.
While the Met Gala theme¡ªSuperfine: Tailoring Black Style¡ªaimed to celebrate Black creativity and cultural legacy, many felt Lisa¡¯s outfit missed the mark. Several online labelled the tribute as ¡°inappropriate¡± and ¡°tone-deaf,¡± arguing that placing the likeness of Rosa Parks on undergarment diminished the weight of her legacy.
Lisa is currently facing backlash for putting historical black figure Rosa Park who fought against racism on her panties #MetGala2025 pic.twitter.com/kbzS5PhlbO
¡ª Flop Kpop (@TheFlopKpopp) May 6, 2025
Fueling the backlash further was the reappearance of old pre-debut footage in which Lisa and her BLACKPINK bandmates are allegedly seen using the n-word during auditions. Though the video is years old, its resurfacing added tension to an already sensitive situation, with netizens questioning whether Lisa truly understood the historical significance she was referencing.
Lisa to lead series based on Rosa Park?
In the wake of the backlash, speculation grew that Lisa¡¯s controversial look may have been tied to an upcoming role. Reports circulating online suggest the singer is set to star in an HBO miniseries based on the life of Rosa Parks. According to reports, she will play the role of Rosa park in the series titled, Get Me Off Dis Bus.
BLACKPINK's LISA set to play Rosa Parks in the upcoming HBO miniseries "Get Me Off Dis Bus". pic.twitter.com/YlvEkZMcGK
¡ª Poo Crave (@Poo_Crave) April 2, 2025
The rumoured casting comes on the heels of her acting debut in The White Lotus, where Lisa received praise for her performance.
As of now, neither Lisa nor HBO has commented on the rumored series or the Met Gala controversy. Whether the look was meant as a tribute or promotion, it¡¯s clear the impact didn¡¯t land the way it may have been intended.
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