A few days before the second semi-final, the students of Star Academy were treated to a major surprise. “You will be able to interact with one of the biggest stars on the planet. We are on millions of albums sold, we are on record-breaking records”says Karima to the three finalists. And, in front of their wide eyes and their astonished looks, she begins: “We’re going to meet Lisa, from Blackpink.” Franck acts astonished, Ebony applauds, Marine is silent. According to the opinion of some Internet users: it's a flop!
When the three students finally meet the artist with 100 million subscribers on Instagram, the enthusiasm does not necessarily seem there either. The language barrier, perhaps? A bit of intimidation, otherwise? “The international super star that most of the Star Ac audience doesn't know from Eve or Adam”launches a young woman on X. Some were indeed expecting a meeting with Katy Perry, John Legend, Céline Dion or Beyoncé. Nope. “Who is this Lisa?” On social networks, some remain speechless.“Lisa’s stint in Star Ac’ was so useless”says an Internet user on X.
“This is why it is beneficial for Lisa to come to Star Academy: the French public is ignorant about K-pop”can we read on social networks. “Lisa is one of the biggest stars of recent years, definitely check it out sometime.” Obviously, the Thai singer and dancer is well and truly known all over the world. And some even worship him.
“I don't know if we realize what's happening before our eyes.”
“Lisa in Star Ac, I would have fainted”launches a young girl at X.“Marine touched Lisa! In her place I don't wash anymore, that's good”writes another. “Lisa at Star Ac’, BUT I wouldn’t have believed it”, “The Star Ac students are making a TikTok with Lisa, I don’t know if we realize what’s happening before our eyes.” Indeed, after talking, the artist had fun teaching them a little choreography, filmed and broadcast on social networks.
“If Lisa comes on Star Ac's Prime, it will at least be a dynamic, modern performance. Not the 90s variety.” His presence on the set, Saturday evening, has not been announced. But if the artist shows up there, there is no doubt: the happy people will be there.“It’s too iconic”, “It’s amazing”, “I’m shocked, Lisa at Star Ac”, “Incredible, we’re really so lucky”, “Am I jealous? Of course”… On Instagram alone, the students' video with Lisa has more than 3 million views. And more on TikTok.
