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BLACKPINK's Lisa has come a long way since her gruelling trainee days before her debut with the group in August 2016 under YG Entertainment. As the rapper and main dancer of the group, Lisa has not only achieved immense success with BLACKPINK but has also made significant strides in her solo career. In late 2023, she launched her own company, LLOUD, and in 2024, she signed a contract with the American record label RCA Records for her solo musical endeavours.

Despite her current success, Lisa's journey to stardom was not easy. In 2020, she shared her experiences from her trainee days on the Chinese audition show 'Youth With You Season 2,' revealing the hardships she faced. Her revelations left BLINKs heartbroken as they realized the extent of her hard work and determination to reach where she is today. The letter, which left fans in tears, showcased Lisa's resilience and determination during her early days in the entertainment industry.

As the main dancer of BLACKPINK, Lisa had taken the role of dance mentor on 'Youth With You,' where she reviewed applicants' profiles. Initially, the profiles brought smiles to Lisa's face, especially those with shared interests like cats and the Japanese dish shabu-shabu. However, as she delved deeper into the contestants' stories, she was moved by their struggles and fears.

One contestant expressed worries about feeling lonely during the competition, while another shared low self-esteem about her talents and appearance. These stories resonated deeply with Lisa, who herself faced similar challenges during her trainee days.

Lisa's journey to stardom was not easy. She revealed that she left home at the age of 14 to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, moving to a foreign country where she had no family or knowledge of the language. Lisa underwent rigorous training and had to overcome the language barrier, often feeling homesick and struggling to keep up with Korean-speaking trainees.

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Despite the hardships, Lisa never gave up on her dream. After five years of training, she debuted as the main dancer of BLACKPINK, one of the world's most successful girl groups. In her letter, Lisa encouraged the 'Youth With You' contestants to persevere and stay strong in pursuing their dreams.

The letter deeply touched BLINKs, who were moved by Lisa's story of perseverance and determination. Lisa's message serves as a reminder to never give up, no matter how tough the journey may seem.

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