Lalisa Manobal, known by her stage name Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer and actress best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.
She is also a successful solo artist who released her debut single, Lalisa, in 2021, breaking many records on YouTube and Spotify.
She is considered one of the most talented and influential K-pop stars globally, with a huge fan base and many endorsements.
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- Full name: Lalisa Manobal
- Nickname: Lisa
- Date of birth: March 27, 1997
- Age: 27 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Buriram Province, Thailand
- Thai nationality
- Profession: Rapper, singer, dancer, actor
- Height: 166.5 cm (5 ft 5.5 in)
- Parents: Chitthip Brüschweiler (mother), Marco Brüschweiler (stepfather)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 20 million USD
Early life and education
Lisa is currently 27 years old as of 2024 and was born as Pranpriya Manobal on March 27, 1997 in Buriram province, Thailand.
She later changed her name to Lalisa, which means “praised one,” following a fortune teller’s advice for good luck.
She is an only child, raised by her Thai mother, Chitthip Brüschweiler, and her Swiss stepfather and chef, Marco Brüschweiler.
She is close to her parents and often expresses her gratitude and love for them on social media and in interviews.
She completed her secondary education at Praphamontree School I and II in Thailand. She has been passionate about music and dance since she was a child.
She regularly participated in dance competitions throughout her childhood, including To Be Number One, and joined the 11-member dance group We Zaa Cool alongside Got7’s BamBam.
She moved to Korea in 2011 after passing YG Entertainment’s audition in Thailand, becoming the first foreign trainee to join the company.
She trained for more than 5 years before debuting as a member of Blackpink in 2016 with Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé.
Personal life
Lisa has not publicly dated anyone and has not confirmed any past relationships. She was previously linked to EXO’s Kai and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, but both rumors were denied by their agencies.
She also faced backlash from some fans for her hairstyle choices, which were accused of being culturally insensitive or appropriating black culture.
She apologized for her actions and said she had no bad intentions. She also faced criticism from some Chinese fans when she performed at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris, which is famous for its nude dancers. However, some fans defended and praised her bold and artistic choice.
Lisa is fluent in Thai, Korean, English and Japanese. She loves animals and has four cats: Leo, Luca, Lily and Louis.
She also enjoys photography and filming and has a YouTube channel called Lilifilm Official, which shows behind-the-scenes clips of Blackpink and her solo activities.
Career
Lisa debuted as a member of Blackpink in August 2016 with the single Square One, which contained the songs “Horn” And “Boombayah.”
The group quickly rose to fame and recognition for their catchy songs, powerful performances, and distinct style.
Since then, they have released three EPs, two studio albums, one live album, and several collaborations with artists such as Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and Cardi B.
Some of their most successful songs include “Kill This Love”, “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”, “How You Like That”, “Lovesick Girls” and “Ice Cream”. They also embarked on two world tours and became the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella in 2019.
Lisa made her solo debut with the single album Lalisa in September 2021. This album made her the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies in the first week in Korea.
The music video for the lead single of the same name broke the record for most viewed music video on YouTube by a solo artist in the first 24 hours, with 73.6 million views.
Both “lalisa” and the album’s viral second single,”Money,” reached the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200. The latter song became the first multi-week charting song by a female K-pop solo artist on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart . Lalisa and “Money” respectively became the first album and song by a K-pop solo artist to achieve one billion streams on Spotify.
Lisa also pursues other business ventures, such as being a consultant for the Chinese reality talent show Youth With You, brand ambassador for various high-end fashion and beauty brands, At the same time, he is the chief cultural ambassador for Thailand.
She has also won several awards and honors, including most Guinness World Records won by a K-pop solo artist with eight, Gaon Chart Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards , MTV Video Music Awards and the first ever MTV Europe Music Awards. The victory went to the K-pop solo artist.
prize
Some of the awards Lisa has won throughout her career are:
- Gaon Chart Music Award for Artist of the Year – Digital Music (September 2021) for “Lalisa”.
- Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Dance Performance – Female Solo for “Lalisa”.
- MTV Music Video Award for Best K-pop for “Lalisa”.
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Korean Act for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for Most Viewed YouTube Music Video in 24 Hours by a Solo K-Pop Artist for “Lalisa.”
- Guinness World Record for Most Viewed YouTube Music Video in 24 Hours by a Debut Solo Artist for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for Most Viewed YouTube Music Video in 24 Hours by a Thai Artist for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for Most Viewed YouTube Music Video in 24 Hours by a Female Artist for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for fastest time for a solo K-Pop artist to reach 100 million views on YouTube for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for fastest time for a solo K-Pop artist to reach 200 million views on YouTube for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for fastest time for a solo K-Pop artist to reach 300 million views on YouTube for “Lalisa”.
- Guinness World Record for K-pop Artist with the most followers on Instagram.
Net value
According to various sources, Lisa’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. She makes money from music sales, streaming revenue, tours, endorsements, and appearances. She is one of the highest paid K-pop idols in the industry.
Argumentative
Lisa has faced several controversies during her career, mainly related to her hairstyle choices and performances at the Crazy Horse Cabaret Club in Paris. Some fans accused her of being culturally insensitive or appropriating black culture for wearing braids, cornrows, or cornrows in some of her photos and videos.
She apologized for her actions and said she had no bad intentions. She also faced criticism from some Chinese fans when she performed at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris, which is famous for its nude dancers. However, some fans defended and praised her bold and artistic choice.
Social Media
Lisa is very active on social media and has the following accounts:
- Instagram: @lalalalisa_m
- Twitter: @BLACKPINK
Filming
- Blackpink House (2018) – reality show.
- Real Men 300 (2018) – reality TV show.
- Youth With Friends (2020–2021) – reality show (mentor).
- Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020) – documentary.
- Blackpink: The Movie (2021) – concert film.
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Lisa has released the following albums and singles as a solo artist:
- Lalisa (2021) – single album
She has also been featured in the following songs by other artists:
- “Video Teaser X Academy #4” by YG X Academy (2018).
- “Kick It” by League of Legends (2019).
- “Say So (Remix)” by Doja Cat (2020).
