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Lisa (Blackpink)

Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal and formerly known as Pranpriya Manobal, is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actress best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Lisa is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actress best known as a member of the K-pop group Blackpink. She debuted with Blackpink in 2016 and launched a solo career in 2021.

Background

Born in Buriram, Thailand on March 27, 1997, Lisa was originally named Pranpriya Manobal, later changed to Lalisa Manobal. She moved to South Korea to train under YG Entertainment before debuting with Blackpink in 2016.

Blackpink career

As Blackpink’s main dancer and lead rapper, Lisa debuted with the group in August 2016. The group quickly became one of the most successful K-pop girl groups globally, with Lisa playing a central role in their performances and image.

Solo and other work

Lisa launched her solo career in September 2021 with the single album *Lalisa*, featuring the hit *Money*. She has also moved into acting, appearing in *The White Lotus* season 3, and operates under her own company, LLOUD.

In short

  • Lisa is a Thai performer best known as a member of Blackpink.
  • She was born in Buriram, Thailand on March 27, 1997.
  • Blackpink debuted in 2016; Lisa is the lead rapper and main dancer.
  • Her solo debut came in 2021 with the single album *Lalisa*.
Canadian angle

Lisa has a significant Canadian audience through Blackpink’s global pop reach, touring, streaming presence, and K-pop’s strong following in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Lisa from Blackpink?
Lisa is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actress best known as a member of Blackpink.
When was Lisa born?
Lisa was born on March 27, 1997.
When did Blackpink debut?
Blackpink debuted in 2016, with Lisa as a member from the start.

Sources

  1. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/musicians/a63785719/lisa
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Blackpink membership, training in South Korea, solo debut, and acting coverage.
  2. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Lisa
    Supports: Thai nationality, Blackpink debut in 2016, and roles as main dancer and lead rapper.
  3. BLACKPINK Wiki (Fandom) — https://blackpink.fandom.com/wiki/Lisa
    Supports: Birth date and Blackpink member roles.
  4. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lisa-mn0004040519
    Supports: Biography describing Lisa as a Thai-born rapper, singer, and dancer best known for Blackpink.
  5. Kpop Wiki (Fandom) — https://kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Lisa_(BLACKPINK)
    Supports: Solo debut date and label affiliations as presented in the source.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8707186/bio/
    Supports: Biographical overview including occupation and LLOUD reference.