Oct 11, 2026Entertainment151 words1 min read

Film-maker Shares Close Access to Blackpink's Lisa During Scandal

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Sue Kim is a film-maker. She made a film about Lisa Manobal.

Lisa is a singer in the group Blackpink. Blackpink is a famous K-pop group.

Sue Kim had special access to Lisa. She could film Lisa at private moments.

This happened during a race scandal. People talked about race and Lisa online.

A scandal is a bad event that makes people angry. It can hurt a famous person's reputation.

Sue Kim says she saw Lisa at her most candid. Candid means very honest and open.

Sue Kim talks about this time in interviews. She explains what the room felt like.

Being close to a famous person during a hard time is not common. Many film-makers never get this chance.

Lisa's fans around the world watched the scandal closely. They wanted to know how Lisa felt.

This story is about the film and the moment it shows.

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1. Who is Sue Kim?

2. What group is Lisa part of?

3. What does 'candid' mean?

1. A film-maker 2. Blackpink 3. Honest and open

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Sue Kim is a _____. She made a film about Lisa Manobal.

Lisa is a singer in the group Blackpink. Blackpink is a famous _____ group.

Sue Kim had special _____ to Lisa. She could film Lisa at private moments.

This happened during a _____. People talked about race and Lisa online.

Sue Kim says she saw Lisa at her most _____. Candid means very honest and open.

Being close to a famous person during a hard time is not common.

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