BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance for World Premiere of ‘Bad Angel’ with Anyma

BLACKPINK's Lisa surprised festival-goers during Coachella Week 2 with an unannounced appearance to perform "Bad Angel," her new collaboration with Italian-American producer Anyma. The performance served as the world premiere of the "ÆDEN" show, solidifying Lisa’s global icon status after weather conditions delayed the debut.

Key Facts

• Lisa appeared on the Coachella main stage on April 18 (local time) during the world premiere of Anyma's "ÆDEN."
• The duo debuted their recently released collaboration single, "Bad Angel."
• Originally scheduled for Coachella Week 1 (April 11), the set was postponed due to strong winds and inclement weather.
• Lisa featured a new visual style, wearing white hair and a custom, 3D-printed translucent dress by Dutch designer Iris van Herpen.
• The immersive CGI experience featured the live artist performing alongside a giant "hologram angel" version of herself on LED screens.
• Anyma’s set also included guest appearances by Matt Bellamy (Muse), Joji, and Swae Lee.
• Following the set, Lisa became the No. 1 worldwide trending artist and was named the most talked-about guest of Coachella Week 2 by Billboard.

Key Terms

• ÆDEN: The title of the world premiere audiovisual performance presented by EDM artist Anyma.
• Iris van Herpen: A Dutch fashion designer known for melding traditional craftsmanship with 3D printing technology.

Key Quote

"The scene where the CGI-implemented Lisa and the real Lisa faced each other drew reactions of being 'surreal.'" — Daum

Next

• Lisa remains the most mentioned artist in worldwide trends following her performance.
• Billboard’s recognition of Lisa as the festival's most talked-about guest signals continued momentum for her collaboration with Anyma.