At just 28 years old, Lalisa Manoban—known worldwide simply as LISA—has firmly established herself as one of entertainment’s most versatile and groundbreaking talents. The Thai rapper and singer, who first captured global attention as a member of the phenomenally successful K-pop group BLACKPINK, has been strategically carving her own path in the entertainment industry with remarkable success.
LISA’s latest career milestone comes in the form of her acting debut in the highly anticipated third season of HBO’s award-winning series “The White Lotus.” Playing the character Mook, a staff member at a luxurious Koh Samui resort, this role marks her transition into prestige television and showcases her expanding artistic repertoire beyond music.
This acting venture follows an incredible year of musical achievements for the BLACKPINK star. In April, LISA commanded the stage at Coachella, one of music’s most influential festivals, performing tracks from her debut studio album “Alter Ego,” which was released to critical acclaim in February. The album’s lead single “Rockstar,” first dropped last year, climbed to the coveted #1 position on Billboard’s Global chart (excluding U.S.), cementing her status as a solo powerhouse.
LISA’s business acumen has proven equally impressive. Following her signing with Sony Music Entertainment’s prestigious RCA Records, she launched her own management company, LLoud—a bold entrepreneurial move signaling her intentions to take greater control of her artistic direction and business affairs.
Her record-breaking achievements continue to accumulate. In 2023, her hit track “Money” made history by becoming the first song by a K-pop solo artist to surpass one billion streams on Spotify, earning her a Guinness World Record and demonstrating her extraordinary global appeal that transcends language and cultural barriers.
From her BLACKPINK debut in 2019 to her current status as a multi-hyphenate global icon, LISA’s journey represents the evolution of K-pop stars into independent global entertainers who seamlessly cross between music, acting, fashion, and business ventures.
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