Recently, the list of stars honored in Vanity Fair’s The Hollywood Issue 2025 has sparked widespread discussion. Among the honorees, Lisa’s inclusion has drawn particularly intense attention. She is the only K-pop idol featured alongside major names like Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, and Glen Powell, immediately triggering a wave of controversy across social media.
Lisa: From K-pop to Hollywood – “Deserving” or “Bought In?”
Vanity Fair praised the stars in its list as “the boldest actors who embody the strength of Hollywood and captivate the public,” highlighting the 12 most outstanding artists of the year. However, Lisa’s appearance on this list hasn’t been easily accepted. While she is one of the biggest K-pop stars with a massive fanbase, many believe that Lisa is still too new to acting to stand alongside the giants of Hollywood.
Lisa has just begun her acting career and has yet to achieve any significant milestones. As a result, her inclusion in this prestigious list alongside A-listers like Zendaya and Nicole Kidman has raised doubts about the fairness of the selection process. This skepticism was further fueled by the fact that The Hollywood Issue was published shortly after the trailer for Lisa’s debut film was released, which led many to question the criteria Vanity Fair used for its choices.
Questions and Criticism from the Online Community
On forums and social media, many questions have been raised about Lisa’s inclusion in The Hollywood Issue. “How could she make the list when her acting career is practically non-existent?” and “She hasn’t even made her debut as an actress—wasn’t it too early and unconvincing for her to be on this list?” These opinions quickly garnered support from many users online.
A particularly heated topic has been the suspicion that Lisa may have “bought” her spot on the list, with some speculating that her relationship with her boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault (son of the CEO of LVMH), may have played a role. Some comments from netizens question whether financial power helped the K-pop star “sneak” into Hollywood. Comments like “Money can buy everything” and “This is a clear example of the power of money” have become increasingly common, intensifying the debate about the influence of this relationship.
Undoubtedly, Lisa’s appearance in The Hollywood Issue 2025 will remain a controversial topic in the coming months. Will she continue to surprise us and prove that she truly deserves this recognition? Time will tell.
