Lisa (Blackpink)

Lalisa Manobal (also spelled Manoban; Pranpriya Manobal), popularly known as Lisa (Korean: 리사), is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016. She is set to make her acting debut in 2025 in the HBO television series The White Lotus.

Lisa made her solo music debut with her single album Lalisa in September 2021, which made her the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies of an album in its first week in South Korea. The music video for its lead single of the same name broke the record for the most-viewed music video in the first 24 hours on YouTube by a solo artist. Both “Lalisa” and the album’s viral second single “Money” charted in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200, the latter becoming the longest-charting song by a female K-pop soloist on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Lalisa and “Money” became the first album and song by a K-pop solo artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify, respectively. In February 2024, Lisa established her own management company named Lloud.

Lisa earned several accolades throughout her career, including the most Guinness World Records won by a K-pop soloist with eight, a Gaon Chart Music Award, a Mnet Asian Music Award, and the first MTV Video Music Award and MTV Europe Music Award ever won by a K-pop soloist. She is the most-followed K-pop artist on Instagram, as well as the most-subscribed K-pop solo artist on YouTube. Lisa was honored as a cultural ambassador leader by the Thailand Ministry of Culture and has been acknowledged by former Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha for her contributions to spreading Thai culture globally.

Lisa Details:

Lisa Early Life and Education:

Lisa (Born Pranpriya Manobal) was born on March 27, 1997, in Buriram Province, Thailand, she later legally changed her name to Lalisa, meaning “the one being praised”, at the advice of a fortune teller for prosperity. An only child, she was raised by her Thai mother, Chitthip Brüschweiler, and Swiss stepfather and chef Marco Brüschweiler. Lisa completed secondary education at Praphamontree School I and II. She is multilingual; along with her native Thai, she speaks fluent Korean and English, as well as basic Japanese and Chinese.

After enrolling in dance classes at the age of four, she began competing regularly in contests, including in To Be Number One, and joined the eleven-member dance crew We Zaa Cool alongside BamBam of Got7. In September 2009, the crew entered the LG Entertainment Million Dream Sanan World competition broadcast on Channel 9 and won the Special Team Award. Lisa also participated as a school representative in the singing contest Top 3 Good Morals of Thailand, hosted by the Moral Promotion Center in early 2009, finishing as the runner-up.

Lisa Career:

In 2010, at age 13, Lisa auditioned to join South Korean record label YG Entertainment in Thailand. She gained an interest in the K-pop industry in her childhood, admiring artists such as BigBang and 2NE1, and aspired to follow a similar path. Among the 4,000 applicants, she was the only individual to qualify, which prompted then-CEO Yang Hyun-suk into offering Lisa a chance to become a YG Entertainment trainee. At her audition, Lisa also impressed one of the judges, Danny Im of 1TYM, who later praised her on-stage confidence and her off-stage attitude.

In 2011, Lisa moved to South Korea to begin her formal training as a trainee. She officially joined the label as its first non-ethnically Korean trainee on April 11. In November 2013, she appeared in the music video for labelmate Taeyang’s single “Ringa Linga” as a background dancer alongside members of labelmates and boy bands iKon and Winner. In March 2015, Lisa undertook her first modelling job for the streetwear brand Nona9on, followed by South Korean cosmetics brand Moonshot in 2016.

Lisa made her debut as one of the members of the South Korean girl group Blackpink in August 2016, marking her as the first non-ethnically Korean artist under the label. The group quickly gained popularity, with their debut singles “Whistle” and “Boombayah” topping South Korean charts. In 2018, Blackpink signed with Interscope Records, solidifying their global presence. Alongside her music career, Lisa ventured into television, becoming a permanent cast member on the Korean military variety program “Real Man 300” in 2018, earning her recognition at the MBC Entertainment Awards.

Expanding her horizons, Lisa launched her YouTube channel, Lilifilm Official, in November 2018, showcasing her interests in travel, lifestyle, and dance. Her channel gained significant traction, with one of her dance performance videos going viral in 2020. Lisa also served as a dance mentor on iQIYI’s Chinese girl group survival program “Youth With You” in 2020 and returned as a mentor in the show’s third season for boy groups in 2021.

In April 2021, YG Entertainment announced Lisa’s solo debut, which came to fruition with the release of her debut single album “Lalisa” and its lead single of the same name in September 2021. The music video for “Lalisa” broke records, becoming the most-viewed video by a soloist in 24 hours. The album’s success continued with the B-side track “Money,” which gained popularity internationally and became Lisa’s second top-ten hit on the Billboard Global 200. Lisa further expanded her reach with collaborations, including “SG” with DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Lisa’s solo endeavors garnered widespread acclaim, earning her prestigious awards such as the MTV Video Music Award for Best K-Pop and the MTV Europe Music Award for Best K-Pop in 2022. She also secured multiple Guinness World Records, cementing her status as a trailblazing K-pop solo artist. Additionally, Lisa’s influence extended to social media, where she became the most followed K-pop artist on Instagram, further solidifying her position as a global icon in the music industry.

In April 2023, Lisa featured on Taeyang’s song “Shoong!” and appeared in its performance video, which quickly gained immense popularity, topping YouTube’s trending worldwide chart and amassing over 10 million views in just 15 hours. This collaboration showcased Lisa’s versatility and further solidified her status as a prominent figure in the music industry. In May of the same year, she earned two additional Guinness World Records for her solo achievements in streaming, making her the K-pop soloist with the most Guinness World Records in history.

September 2023 marked another milestone for Lisa as she headlined five performances at the Parisian cabaret Crazy Horse, captivating audiences with her solo scenes and collaborative performances. She also earned her eighth Guinness World Record for her solo track “Money” reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify. To celebrate this achievement, Lisa was featured on Spotify’s Billions Club series and received recognition for her contributions. Additionally, in November 2023, Lisa was honored as an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III, further highlighting her global impact and recognition in the entertainment industry.

In January 2024, Lisa headlined the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity event in Paris, delivering a captivating performance of her solo singles and making a surprise appearance during DJ Snake’s set. She also announced the launch of her own artist management company, Lloud, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. Furthermore, Variety revealed her upcoming acting debut in the third season of the HBO television series The White Lotus, marking another exciting chapter in Lisa’s diverse and successful career.

Lisa Personal Life:

According to the source, Blackpink member Lisa isn’t currently dating anyone right now. But she revealed she’s more attracted to older men.

Other than that, there hasn’t been much information about Lisa’s dating life, which is likely because of YG Entertainment’s strict rules around its artist’s dating.

Lisa Discography:

Single albums

• Lalisa (2021)

Singles

• “Lalisa” – 2021
• “Money” – 2021
• “SG” (with DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Megan Thee Stallion) – 2021

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