Basic Information:
Name: Lalisa Manobal (also known as Lisa)
Date of Birth: March 27, 1997
Nationality: Thai
Profession: Rapper, Singer, Dancer, Actress
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Biography:
Lalisa Manobal, known mononymously as Lisa, was born on March 27, 1997, in Buriram Province, Thailand. Originally named Pranpriya Manobal, she legally changed her name to Lalisa, which means "the one being praised," at the suggestion of a fortune teller. Lisa, an only child, was raised by her mother, Chitthip Brüschweiler, and her stepfather, Marco Brüschweiler. From a young age, Lisa displayed a passion for dance, joining the dance crew "We Zaa Cool," which also included GOT7's Bambam. At 13, she auditioned for YG Entertainment in Thailand, becoming the only one accepted out of 4,000 applicants. In 2011, Lisa moved to South Korea to begin her formal training as a trainee, and on April 11, she officially joined the label as its first non-ethnically Korean trainee. After more than five years of training, she debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK on August 8, 2016, becoming one of the most famous female idols of her generation. Lisa is known for her exceptional dancing and rapping skills, quickly gaining international recognition as part of Blackpink. In September 2021, she released her debut single album, Lalisa, which made her the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies of an album in its first week in South Korea, and set the record for the most-viewed music video in the first 24 hours on YouTube by a solo artist. In 2024, Lisa launched her own management company, Lloud, and signed with RCA Records. In 2025, Lisa made her acting debut in the HBO series The White Lotus.
Career Timeline:
2010: Participated in YG Entertainment's Thailand Audition, becoming the only accepted applicant.
2011: Joined YG Entertainment and moved to South Korea to begin formal training.
2012: Featured in a video titled "Who's That Girl?" showcasing her dance skills, posted by YG Entertainment.
2013: Appeared as a dancer in Taeyang's "Ringa Linga" music video.
2014: Started promoting the Nonagon clothing brand.
2016: Debuted as a member of BLACKPINK with the single album Square One.
2018: Became a permanent cast member on the Korean military variety show Real Man 300.
2020: Named global ambassador for the French luxury brand Celine.
2021: Released debut solo single album Lalisa.
2022: Won the MTV Video Music Award for Best K-Pop for “Lalisa," becoming the first K-pop soloist to win an MTV Video Music Award. Also won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best K-Pop.
2023: Inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame.
2024: Launched her own management company, LLOUD, and signed with RCA Records. Fastest K-pop artist to reach 1 million followers on TikTok. Performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2025: Made her acting debut in The White Lotus. Performed at the 97th Academy Awards, becoming the first K-Pop act to do so. Released debut studio album Alter Ego.
Achievements:
Through her career Lisa received diverse awards that recognize her accomplishments. In July 2024 Lisa maintained nine Guinness World Records with her achievement of being the initial K-pop idol to reach 50 million Instagram followers and she held the titles for most-followed K-pop artist on Instagram and most-followed female K-pop soloist on Spotify. The solo-track “Lalisa” won Best K-Pop prizes for Lisa at both the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards in 2022 making her the first K-pop soloist to achieve this double victory. Lisa secured the Best K-Pop honor for "Rockstar" during the 2024 VMAs becoming the first and only K-pop soloist to earn this award two times at the prestigious musical event. Her solo debut album Lalisa achieved a record-breaking feat by becoming the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies in its initial South Korean week while the "Lalisa" music video became the most-watched solo artist video during its first twenty-four hours on YouTube. Spotify reached one billion streams for two solo releases by Lisa as the first K-pop solo artist milestone. She received recognition as cultural ambassador from the Thailand Ministry of Culture which led to Prime Ministerial recognition of her efforts to spread Thai culture worldwide.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
"Never give up on your dreams, no matter how painful and difficult your journey is."
"To me, beauty is confidence. I think beauty comes from one's confident inner self and attitude. Make-up and styling are the cherries on top of your beautiful inner-self."
"I am not perfect but I am always trying to improve."
“What I would like to say is make sure you know what you really want to do and do it. Also, I want to say, if not now, then when?"
"You should be afraid of people who work harder than you."
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Fun Facts/Trivia:
Lisa라이브 바카라 favorite color is yellow.
She is friends with (G)I-DLE라이브 바카라 Minnie, CLC라이브 바카라 Sorn, and NCT라이브 바카라 Ten.
Lisa appeared in BIGBANG's Taeyang's "Ringa Linga" music video.
She was the first BLACKPINK member to open an official personal YouTube channel.
Lisa is multilingual and speaks fluent Thai, English, and Korean, along with basic Japanese and Chinese.
She is a cat lover and has five cats named Leo, Luca, Lily, Louis, and Lego, she also has a dog named Love.
She is known for her love of make-up and fashion and is a collector of lipsticks.
Her favorite food is French fries, while her favorite Korean dish is Gamjatang (spicy pork spine soup).
Lisa is also known by several nicknames, including Lalice, Laliz, Pokpak, Flying Lisa, and Limario.
She moved to South Korea at the age of 14, without knowing the language.
If she wasn't a singer she would be a photographer.
She started rapping during her trainee days.
Lisa is also a talented composer, having written and composed her first original song “SG” in 2021 with DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Impact/Legacy:
Through her distinctive performance talents and charismatic personality Lisa gained worldwide recognition as an internationally celebrated superstar. BLACKPINK member and independent recording artist Lisa has established numerous worldwide performances records and continues to lead musical charts globally. Lisa has secured her status as a versatile artist through her solo work while gaining international recognition along with commercial success. Through her worldwide fame Lisa has influenced innumerable fans by championing diversity representation. Lisa serves as a role model especially to young women in the entertainment industry who demonstrate dreams can come true by putting in effort and staying authentic. The small-town girl from Thailand progressed to worldwide musical fame which positioned her as a significant figure who dominates both pop culture and global music today. Through her career achievements Lisa delivered upward momentum to her professional life and gave a positive boost to Thailand라이브 바카라 cultural and entertainment sectors while inspiring numerous young Thai artists to chase their aspirations.
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