Lisa’s website lists Taiwan with its own flag, sparking fury and boycott threats in China

Lisa’s documentary has not even been released, but its website has already triggered a political storm in China. Fans registering for updates on Always Lalisa found “Taiwan” listed separately in the country and region menu, alongside the Republic of China flag.

The screenshot quickly spread online. Chinese nationalist users accused the BLACKPINK member’s website of treating Taiwan as an independent country, and threatened to report Lisa for supporting Taiwan independence. Calls for a boycott also emerged on Weibo and other social media platforms.

The anger extended beyond Lisa to Chinese brands that she represents. In an awkwardly comic twist, some users appeared to avoid keyword restrictions by referring to Lisa by the Chinese name “Li Xia.” Posts included phrases such as “Li Xia exceeded my expectations this time” and “Li Xia’s entire solo career.” Screenshots of the comments were circulated on other platforms, prompting amusement among Taiwanese users.

Always Lalisa chronicles Lisa’s career outside the group framework, including the release of her first solo album, Alter Ego, her appearance in the third season of The White Lotus, and her performance at the Coachella music festival. Before the documentary’s official premiere, the Taiwan listing and flag have made it a new focus of online attention.