Lisa is redundant, her supporting role is weak in her first movie, Jisoo immediately "shows off"

After the success of the first two seasons, the American TV series The White Lotus returns for season 3 and chooses Thailand as the main setting. The series marks a big turning point for Lisa ( BLACKPINK ) in her acting career.

However, before the film aired on February 16, the famous American film magazine The Hollywood Reporter alluded to the disappointing nature of the role Lisa played in " The White Lotus 3 ".

The magazine points out the pros and cons of season 3 after previewing 6 of the 8 episodes.

Writer Daniel Fienberg commented that writer-director Mike White has used the same old formula as the first two installments of this satirical series: "From the film's opening hints of a shocking departure to the deceptions and self-delusions of its roster of pretentious, wealthy, mostly white, mostly American protagonists seeking escape in the closed luxury of a lavish retreat, White has delivered his bitter critique of parasitism...".

However, the director was praised for his fresh interpretation of the film on an old formula, typically by renewing the cast with prominent faces in part 3 such as Walton Goggins, Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Aimee Lou Wood.

However, the Hollywood Reporter expressed disappointment at the lack of representation of Lisa and other Thai actors in the series, despite "The White Lotus 3" being set in Thailand.

In the film, Lisa's character Mook is a health consultant for guests staying at The White Lotus Hotel. She has a sweet love story with security guard Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong). Besides, there is the regal demeanor of the resort's co-owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi) - adding to the plot related to the locals.

But the magazine describes these characters as "non-essential," implying that they are minor roles that can be removed from the film without affecting the plot.

"The failure to make the Thai characters more complex detracts from the actors, especially Lalisa Manobal, who has plenty of charisma but doesn't contribute much to the film's appeal," wrote the Hollywood Reporter.

The magazine further revealed: "Even in one episode that featured Mook dancing as part of the resort's entertainment, there was barely any presence from one of the world's most recognized celebrities (Lisa)."

The post was later shared on Reddit. Some viewers believe that HBO is using Lisa's fame to increase attention for the film, creating an advantage in attracting media attention.

While others think that it is inevitable that Lisa is just a supporting character, because she is an amateur actress with no acting experience.

Previously, in an interview with Variety, Lisa recalled the difficult early days of filming: "I was very nervous. I was sweating. At that time, all I had were thoughts like: I can't remember my lines. I was completely disoriented."

But she quickly overcame the barrier to integrate into the film crew and connect with her co-stars during breaks, sharing about music.

Lisa also thanked her colleagues for helping her a lot in her first role.

Just like Lisa, this February marks a memorable milestone when Jisoo also officially returns to the screen.

Jisoo made an impressive debut with the romance drama Snowdrop (2021), which helped her win the Outstanding Actress award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2022. In 2025, Jisoo returned to the screen with the drama Newtopia.

Newtopia is a South Korean horror comedy, now available on Prime Video. In Newtopia, Jisoo plays Kang Yeong Joo, the love interest of Lee Jae Yoon (played by Park Jung Min). While Jae Yoon is in the military, Yeong Joo lives in loneliness waiting for him to return. However, in the meantime, a zombie outbreak suddenly breaks out in Seoul, forcing the two to fight for survival and find a way to reunite.

Although Jisoo's performance in Newtopia was controversial, the film still achieved impressive results thanks to its engaging plot, combining survival and love in a disaster through a humorous lens.

With Lisa in The White Lotus 3 and Jisoo in Newtopia, BLACKPINK is proving their strong influence not only in the music industry but also on screen. The two female idols are gradually asserting their acting ability, expanding their career path.

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