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Blackpink's Lisa disappoints Chinese fans with Crazy Horse Paris announcement

Tanushree DebbarmaSeptember 12, 2023 | 08:00 IST

Blackpink member Lisa has made a name for herself in the K-pop industry beyond her group, and she recently revealed her upcoming performance at 'Crazy Horse Paris.'


However, this announcement has taken her Chinese fans by surprise, leading to their disappointment.

But what is the Crazy Horse Paris?

  • Le Crazy Horse Saloon, also known as Le Crazy Horse de Paris, is a renowned Parisian cabaret known for its nude female dancer performances, along with magic acts and other shows in between.
  • The owners have helped launch similar cabarets in other cities, and the name "Crazy Horse" is used by unrelated businesses as well.

  • Lisa of BLACKPINK is about to make history as the first K-pop idol to perform solo at Paris' iconic 'Crazy Horse' venue.

  • Over the years, this legendary stage has welcomed famous artists like Beyoncé, Frederick Wiseman, Pamela Anderson, Dita Von Teese, and Aubade, contributing to its prestigious legacy.

  • The shows are exclusive live performances.

Lisa's decision to perform at this renowned venue thrilled Blackpink's fandom, BLINKs, and fans worldwide. However, it also triggered a backlash on Weibo, where numerous Chinese netizens voiced their disappointment.

Lisa's disappointed Chinese fans

Lisa is also a well-known celebrity in the Chinese industry after serving as one of the judges for the variety show 'Youth With You' for two seasons (2020 and 2021).

  • Her official Instagram account has been inundated with negative comments from Chinese netizens since the announcement.

Photo- Comments on Lisa's Instagram(@lalalalisa_m)
  • In the last two days, 'Lisa' and 'Crazy Horse' have remained trending topics on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media platform with millions of mentions.
Photo- Weibo comments on Lisa(allkpop)
  •  Additionally, some of Lisa's Chinese fan websites have shut down due to the controversy.

Lisa's 'Crazy Horse' shows are scheduled for September 28, 29, and 30.

Tickets were initially priced at 250 euros each, and it's worth noting that all tickets for the first night, September 28, have already sold out, highlighting Lisa's immense popularity.

Last updated: September 12, 2023 | 08:00
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