BLACKPINK’s Lisa Opens Up on Stalking: “Waited Outside My Home, Tried to Enter My Taxi”

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has publicly addressed her experience with a ‘Sa-saeng’ (an obsessive stalker who claims to be a fan) for the first time.

While appearing on 'Woody FM' ahead of her highly anticipated solo album, 'ALTER EGO', Lisa recalled a terrifying incident from last year involving a stalker who came all the way to her home.

"This is my first time talking about this," she began, taking a moment to collect herself before sharing her thoughts on fan interactions. "Whenever I arrive in Korea, fans usually wait at the airport, which is normal. I’m grateful that they come because I also miss my fans."

However, she went on to describe a far more unsettling experience, revealing, "But even when I arrived home, someone was waiting for me."

Lisa explained that she found it extremely uncomfortable when a stalker came to her house, and despite trying to communicate with them, asking them to meet her only at public events, they refused to listen. At the time, she was alone at home with her pet cat and dog, making the situation even more distressing.

One of the scariest moments came when Lisa had to leave for a late-night dance rehearsal but had no manager available to accompany her. "I thought I could go alone," she recalled, only for the stalker to take things even further.

"When I got into a taxi, that person tried to get in too, even sticking their leg between the door to stop it from closing."

Lisa admitted she was completely overwhelmed in the moment. "I didn’t know what to do." After the incident She reached out to her mother but found no immediate solution, eventually asking a female manager to stay by her side for safety. What shocked listeners even more was Lisa’s revelation that this wasn’t an isolated incident confined to Korea. The experience has left a lasting impact on her, to the point where she now avoids being alone whenever possible and always ensures someone is with her.

Despite sharing her fears, Lisa reassured her fans, saying, "I know my fans respect me, but every time something like this happens, I feel anxious. It’s the fear of the unknown… It makes me feel unsafe."

Woody, the show’s host, was visibly surprised and expressed deep concern upon hearing Lisa’s story. Fans also reacted with worry and frustration, as her words suggested that the issue remains unresolved.

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