It is considered a song that has created conversations even before the MV has been released. Whether it is LISA‘s new look in the promotional image for the song ROCKSTAR, this time with tan skin. (which was criticized by black people as being appropriation In fact, Thai people have this kind of skin color in quite a few countries) or the story of the MV production work that used a ‘Thai team to do it’ for almost the entire process. This has led to talk about the wages of Thai production workers. which is quite low, contrary to the work if a world-class hand was to direct it
However, this past Friday, June 28 We have already seen and listened to each other. With the first song from the LLOUD label, ‘ROCKSTAR’, in which LISA or Lisa-Lalisa Manoban from the band BLACKPINK rises to the position of CEO and solo artist. in full Which can probably be said for both the lyrics and the music video. It is a way to present Lisa’s identity freely and as she wants to be seen through her own management. And of course, after she had previously presented Thainess through the song LALISA in the traditional style, such as wearing a jada. Simplified Thai set This time, she expanded the image of Thainess to another extreme: Nightlife and images of marginalized people. Like a man with tattoos, motorcycle gang and transgender women Which, in one sense, is the most exotic image that foreigners often look at and see clearly.
The Equality
Lisa announces her stance in the lyrics “Oh shit, Lisa reppin'” where reppin’ means “represent”, representing her country. It is as a Thai person. But they are Thai people who have grown up and lived with foreign cultures for a long time as well. Therefore, it is not strange if her interpretation method may bring in the perspective of foreigners who view Thailand. It’s similar to how gay artist Troye Sivan chose to shoot the music video for his song Got Me Started, which previously presented images of sexual diversity. This is considered an image that many countries refer to Thailand as a “paradise for LGBTQ+ people” that is becoming the center of Asia.
Therefore, what Lisa does in the MV may not be completely new. But it is another picture that foreigners know well that Thailand is famous for its nightlife and has beautiful transgender women. Through the appearance of 3 transgender women in the MV, namely Dr. Bruce-Kchisara Sridakhot, first runner-up of Miss Tiffany 2024, Kee-Rinniya. Putthiphokinlak Contestants Miss Tiffany 2024 and Chinnie-Chinrawadee Panyarasmakul Influencer Famous online with a cosmic smile On the one hand, the views of some foreigners Still look at transgender women with disdain and considered it strange Didn’t respect them equally as normal people. Lisa’s invitation to them including a man with tattoos or motorcycle gang Many people consider them to be troublemakers. Appearing alongside her in the MV is considered a sign of respect and gives everyone space to stand here with equal dignity.
The Identity
Besides that, many people like the rhythm. And her brutal rapping method is unparalleled in this song. This time we will see Lisa show off her singing skills. Her singing voice is clear and unique. And the fact that she appeared in the middle of the road in Yaowarat area Landmarks and famous tourist attractions of Thailand With a sexy outfit that makes her tan skin shine. This is considered to shake off the K-Pop idol look that requires white skin. To show the beautiful tan skin color which is one of the classic beauties of Thai people. On the one hand, it is for Thai people to agree that Our Thai people’s skin is no less beautiful. This does not mean that fair skin is always the formula for beauty in Asia. Just as she gathered more than 100 Thai dancers into one MV, which further emphasizes her stance on skin color as we can see that all of these Thai dancers have many different shades of skin color. And when they stand together, it can be seen that Thai people do not have just one skin color.
Lisa also plays with the issue of being an Asian living abroad. who are often misinterpreted as being from other nationalities Or infer first that She shouldn’t be Thai. With the line where she sings, “‘Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?’ I said, Hi, Hi,” which is a common experience that many Thai people are often mistaken for not looking Thai. Or it was randomly guessed beforehand that it might be from that nation or this nation. On the one hand, it is a stereotyping of Asian people, similar to that of foreigners. Because most people only know from China, South Korea or Japan, so when watching her MV, she means to try to look at Thai people clearly. How is it? will get to know more
and all this It leads to the final episode where she sings, “Ooh, and the music goin’. Ooh, and the girls are posin’. Ooh, don’t it get you in a mood? It’s not hype, hype, baby.” , I’m a ROCKSTAR” that no matter how you approach what this Thai girl wants to communicate. Or how is the Thainess that she views similar or different from yours? She is also like a world-famous ROCKSTAR, and this is what she wants to tell now.