Lisa (BLACKPINK)
Lisa of BLACKPINK is the Thai-born dancer, rapper, and solo superstar who became one of the most-followed humans on Instagram and a global fashion icon before striking out on her own.
Who Is Lisa (BLACKPINK)?
Lalisa Manobal, known universally as Lisa, rose to global fame as the main dancer and lead rapper of BLACKPINK, the South Korean girl group that became the biggest K-pop act in the world under YG Entertainment. Born in Buriram, Thailand, she auditioned for YG at 14, moved to Seoul alone, and debuted with BLACKPINK in 2016. Her combination of elite dancing, charisma, and multilingual fluency (Thai, Korean, English, and some Japanese) made her the group’s breakout international face.
Her 2021 solo double single LALISA / MONEY shattered streaming records, with Money becoming a viral TikTok phenomenon that kept charting for years. She has fronted campaigns for Celine, Bvlgari, MAC, and Samsung, cementing her as one of the highest-demand luxury brand ambassadors on the planet.
In 2023, Lisa parted ways with YG Entertainment after her contract expired, a move that shocked the industry. She subsequently signed with RCA Records and launched her own company, LLOUD, signaling a fully independent era. Her 2024 single releases and high-profile performances confirmed she is building a solo career far beyond K-pop’s usual borders.
Lisa consistently ranks among the most-searched K-pop celebrities globally, driven by curiosity about her personal life, her staggering social media presence (over 100 million Instagram followers), her fashion choices, and every update about her music and business ventures.