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Lisa

Lisa (ลิซ่า, Lalisa Manobal; born March 27, 1997, Buriram, Thailand) holds the title no one disputes: the most followed K-pop artist on Instagram, with over 104 million followers. As BLACKPINK's main dancer and lead rapper since 2016, she built a reputation on choreographic precision and stage presence that translates without subtitles. After the group's 2023 contract renewal, she launched LLOUD, her own management company, in February 2024, and signed with RCA Records. "ROCKSTAR" became her first number-one on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart and introduced her solo era to audiences well outside K-pop's standard perimeter. "New Woman" (2024, with Rosalía) and "Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)" added momentum before debut album Alter Ego (2025) landed in the top ten in the US, Australia, France, and Germany. "Born Again" (2025, with Doja Cat and RAYE) is a feature that confirms her status as an artist collaborators seek rather than accommodate. Her 2025 acting debut as Mook in HBO's The White Lotus Season 3 proved the range extends well beyond the stage, landing her in conversation with Western entertainment on its own terms. Celine and Bulgari hold her global ambassador position for obvious reason: she turns every campaign into content audiences redistribute voluntarily.
13 articles11 creditsDebut: August 8, 2016Thai

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Discography

2025
Alter EgoAlbum
Solo ArtistLLOUD
2024
RockstarSingle
Solo ArtistLLOUD
2024
Born Again (feat. Doja Cat, RAYE)Single
Solo ArtistLLOUD
2024
New Woman (feat. Rosalia)Single
Solo Artist
2024
Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me)Single
Solo Artist
2022
BORN PINKAlbum
Group Member (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper)BLACKPINK
2021
LALISASingle
Solo Artist
2020
THE ALBUMAlbum
Group Member (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper)BLACKPINK
2016
Square OneSingle
Group Member (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper)BLACKPINK

Other Credits

2026
VIVA LA LISAConcert Tour
2025
The White Lotus (Season 3, HBO)TV Series
Actor

Fans Also Ask

What is Lisa's real name?
Lisa's full name is Lalisa Manobal (Thai: ลลิษา มโนบาล). She was born Pranpriya Manobal on March 27, 1997, in Buriram Province, Thailand, and legally changed her name to Lalisa following advice from a fortune teller -- a meaningful practice in Thai culture. She performs under the single-name moniker Lisa.
When did Lisa debut with BLACKPINK?
Lisa debuted with BLACKPINK on August 8, 2016, with the two-track single album Square One and its lead single "Boombayah." Formed by YG Entertainment in Seoul, BLACKPINK became one of the best-selling girl groups in history. Lisa consistently ranks as the group's most-followed member on social media, with over 104 million Instagram followers.
What is Lisa's debut solo album?
Alter Ego is Lisa's debut studio album, released February 28, 2025, through LLOUD and RCA Records. It debuted in the top ten of the US Billboard 200 and produced "Born Again" (featuring Doja Cat and RAYE) and "Dream," both of which reached number one on the Official Thailand Chart. On the same night as its release, Lisa performed a James Bond medley with Doja Cat and RAYE at the 2025 Academy Awards.
What did Lisa do in The White Lotus?
Lisa made her acting debut in HBO's The White Lotus Season 3 (2025), appearing under her full legal name Lalisa Manobal. She plays Mook, a warm and bubbly hotel employee at the Thai resort where the season is set. The role drew considerable attention given her status as a global pop star, and critics noted her natural presence on screen as a promising extension of her career.
Is Lisa still in BLACKPINK?
Yes. Lisa renewed her contract with YG Entertainment in 2023 alongside the other BLACKPINK members. Simultaneously, she launched LLOUD, her own management and creative company, in February 2024, and signed with RCA Records for solo work. Her dual structure -- YG for group activities, LLOUD for solo -- mirrors arrangements made by other members and reflects BLACKPINK's evolution into a more individually driven era.

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