BLACKPINK’s Lisa is at the center of Emmy buzz after her Oscars performance was nominated for choreography, reigniting online debates about favoritism and lip-sync allegations.
While the nod honours choreographer Mandy Moore, Lisa’s involvement has once again polarized fans and critics alike.
The 2025 Emmy nominations are finally out, and while most headlines are focused on acclaimed dramas and streaming heavyweights, one unexpected nod is stirring up chatter online.
A performance from the 2024 Oscars featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa has been nominated, not under her name, but her presence alone has reignited speculation about the role her boyfriend, Frederic Arnault, may have played in her rise in the global spotlight.
The nomination in question falls under Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming.
The performance, a James Bond-themed tribute at the 2024 Oscars, was choreographed by Mandy Moore and featured a powerhouse trio: Lisa, Doja Cat, and Raye.
While the Emmy nod rightfully credits Moore, Lisa's presence in the number has reignited the online debate that first flared up when the Oscars aired.
Lisa’s Oscar performance was highly contentious, with some users claiming the segment was pre-recorded and others accusing her of lip-syncing during the live broadcast.
"The Emmy voters must be thrilled to honour choreography from a James Bond tribute that had half the audience asking, 'Wait, was that live?'" one user wrote.
"Does this make sense? I don’t have any problems with Raye and Doja. But Lisa?” another furry user wrote.
Despite this, some fans came out in her defence, with one mentioning, “Before losers start crying shaking throwing up in the QTS shout out to the CHOREOGRAPHER for her well-deserved nomination- the execution was immaculate."
Lisa is shining bright on BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE World Tour with her captivating stage presence, alongside bandmates Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo, earning praise for bringing the house down.