Idols | LisRene (Revised Version)

Vogue Korea / Bazaar Thailand / Elle China / Nylon Japan Magazine Cut

Exclusive One-on-One Interview with Star Couple: Irene & Lisa

Q: It's been exactly four years since the iconic MAMA kiss. How does it feel?

Irene (chuckles): It still feels fresh—like it happened just yesterday. I can still remember how the live broadcast was cut off because of us. Everyone panicked. (laughs) It's a memory that still makes me smile.

Lisa: Honestly? I feel happy, of course. It was the best thing that ever happened in my career. Being kissed on live television, in front of thousands? (laughs) We should definitely do that again.

Part 1: (Cut)

Host: Some of these questions come directly from your fans. Hope you two are ready!

Q1: Who gets jealous more easily?

Irene: Was that question really necessary?

Lisa: I'll let Joohyun answer this one. (Everyone laughs)

Irene: Between the two of us, it's definitely me. I can't help it sometimes. If you were dating Lalisa Manoban, you'd understand.

Q2: Who says 'sorry' first?

Lisa: Dealing with grumpy Joohyun isn't fun at all. So, it's me. A "sorry" with a little surprise always works. Even when it's actually her fault, I must apologize first. That's when she'll admit it and say sorry too.

Irene: I sound like such a bratty girlfriend.

Lisa: You are. (Everyone laughs)

Q3: Who says 'I love you' more often?

Irene: That's me. Proudly. (laughs) I have to remind Lisa about it.

Lisa: And I'm grateful for those reminders because they inspire me to keep going. Believe me, those words are my daily energy boost.

Q4: Who initiated the first kiss?

Lisa: Baby, these questions are all for you. (laughs)

Irene: It was me.

Lisa: That kiss gave me sleepless nights for an entire week.

Irene: Okay, next question, please.

Lisa: I'll never forget that night. It was the moment that changed everything for us.

Irene: Glad I did it.

Lisa: But you never told me why you did it. It was so unexpected.

Irene: Because back then, I already had a huge crush on you.

Lisa (covers her face in embarrassment)

Irene: She's blushing! HAHAHAHA

Part 2: (Cut)

Host: After that MAMA event, the two of you disappeared for a month. Rumors spread that you ran away. Was that true?

Irene: After the awards show, Lisa and I were at SM Entertainment's office with our respective CEOs. Since the media was in chaos, both SM and YG Entertainment decided to send us out of Korea to control the narrative. I still remember—it was a Thursday at 2 AM when we boarded a flight to Switzerland. We spent an entire month there until things cooled down.