BLACKPINK’s Lisa Biography: Age, Husband, Nationality, Net Worth, Children, Boyfriend, Songs, Parents

Lalisa Manobal, better known by her stage name Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, dancer, and actress who rose to fame as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.

She is also a successful solo artist who released her debut single album, Lalisa, in 2021, breaking several records on YouTube and Spotify.

She is regarded as one of the most talented and influential K-pop stars globally, with a huge fan base and numerous endorsements.

Profile

• Full name: Lalisa Manobal
• Nickname: Lisa
• Date of birth: March 27, 1997
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Buriram Province, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai
• Profession: Rapper, singer, dancer, actress
• Height: 166.5 cm (5 ft 5.5 in)
• Parents: Chitthip Brüschweiler (mother), Marco Brüschweiler (stepfather)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Lisa is now 27 as of 2024 and was born Pranpriya Manobal on March 27, 1997, in Buriram Province, Thailand.

She later changed her name to Lalisa, meaning “the one being praised,” at the advice of a fortune teller for prosperity.

She is an only child, raised by her Thai mother, Chitthip Brüschweiler, and Swiss stepfather and chef, Marco Brüschweiler.

She is close with 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 was interested in music and dancing from a young age.

She competed regularly in dance contests throughout her childhood, including in To Be Number One, and joined the eleven-member dance crew We Zaa Cool alongside BamBam of Got7.

She moved to South Korea in 2011 after passing the YG Entertainment audition in Thailand, becoming the first foreign trainee to join the company.

She trained for more than five years before debuting as a member of Blackpink in 2016, along with Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé.

Personal Life

Lisa is not publicly dating 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 respective agencies.

She has also faced backlash from some fans for her hairstyle choices, which were accused of being culturally insensitive or appropriating Black culture.

She has apologized for her actions and said she did not have bad intentions. She also faced criticism from some Chinese fans for performing at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris, which is known for its nude dancers. However, some fans defended and praised her for 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 videography 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 album Square One, which featured the songs “Whistle” and “Boombayah.”

The group quickly gained popularity and recognition for their catchy songs, powerful performances, and distinct style.

They have since released three EPs, two studio albums, a 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 have 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 her single album Lalisa in September 2021. This album made her the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies in its first week in South Korea.

The music video for the lead single of the same name broke the record for the 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,” charted in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200. The latter became the first multiweek 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.

Lisa has also pursued other ventures, such as becoming a mentor on the Chinese reality talent show Youth With You, a brand ambassador for various high-profile fashion and beauty brands, and a cultural ambassador leader for Thailand.

She has also won several awards and honors, 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.

Awards

Some of the awards that 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 Video Music 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 the 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 Most Followers on Instagram for a K-pop Artist.

Net Worth

According to various sources, Lisa’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. She earns money from music sales, streaming revenue, concert tours, endorsements, and appearances. She is one of the highest-paid K-pop idols in the industry.

Controversy

Lisa has faced some controversy in her career, mainly related to her hairstyle choices and performance 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 dreadlocks in some of her photos and videos.

She has apologized for her actions and said she did not have bad intentions. She also faced criticism from some Chinese fans for performing at the Crazy Horse cabaret club in Paris, which is known for its nude dancers. However, some fans defended and praised her for her bold and artistic choice.

Social Media

Lisa is very active on social media and has the following accounts:

• Instagram: @lalalalisa_m
• Twitter: @BLACKPINK

Filmography

• Blackpink House (2018) – reality show.
• Real Men 300 (2018) – reality show.
• Youth With You (2020–2021) – reality show (mentor).
• Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020) – documentary film.
• Blackpink: The Movie (2021) – concert film.

Discography

Lisa has released the following albums and singles as a solo artist:

• Lalisa (2021) – single album
  • “Lalisa”
  • “Money”

She has also been featured on the following songs by other artists:

• “X Academy Teaser Video #4” by YG X Academy (2018).
• “Kick It” by League of Legends (2019).
• “Say So (Remix)” by Doja Cat (2020).