BLACKPINK Lisa's MV shooting location will be used, Thai government responds to those who criticize (Instagram @lalalalisa_m)
BLACKPINK's youngest member, Lisa, is known to have released "Rockstar" on music sites around the world on the 28th of last month.
What attracts the most attention in the new song's music video is Yaowarat Street in Bangkok's Chinatown.
In the music video, Lisa dances with backup dancers in the middle of Jalan Yaowarat.
The Thai government will reportedly hold a walking tour to promote Yaowarat Road.
Quoted from Hankuk Gyeongjae via Naver, the Thai government is reportedly planning to replace sidewalk tiles and decorate the streets in Chinese style.
This was done after seeing the popularity of the location where BLACKPINK member Lisa's MV "Rockstar" was filmed.
Reporting from Asiatoday via Naver, Patongtan Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pua Thai Party and deputy chairman of the Thai government's soft power committee, is also known to have praised the 'Rockstar' music video.
It said Lisa's music video was a model of soft power and said, "Yaowarat has become famous and the government will actively exploit it."
Bangkok Mayor Chatchat Sittiphan also said, "I am very happy that Lisa visited Yaowarat Street to shoot her music video."
On the other hand, some people criticized the Thai government for taking advantage of Lisa's international recognition and abilities.
In response, government spokesperson Chai Wacharong replied, "What's wrong with riding the wave of Lisa's success? Lisa is a Thai woman we are proud of." /kpopchart.net
