Lisa: influences, peers and legacy

Every connection with its receipt

Lalisa Manobal left Buriram for Seoul at 14, the only trainee accepted from a 4,000-person YG audition in Bangkok, and became Blackpink's rapper-dancer before building a solo career that runs through Teddy Park's production, Crazy Horse Paris and HBO's The White Lotus. This mix tracks the Thai dance-crew roots, the YG lineage she auditioned for, and the Thai and K-pop generation now following her blueprint.

The Kynda mix for Lisa

• Key Influence · Fantastic Baby by BIGBANG (2012). Lisa has repeatedly said BIGBANG was the reason she auditioned for YG Entertainment at all: as a Thai teenager she watched their performances and decided that was the company she wanted. 'Fantastic Baby' is the group at its most maximal, the swagger-rap-plus-hook formula YG built its house style on, and the template for the rap-break-into-chant structure that Blackpink inherited and Lisa personally carried as the group's rapper.
• Influencia Obscura · Savage X Fenty Show by Parris Goebel (2019). Before K-pop, Lisa's training was street dance with the Thai crew We Zaa Cool, and the choreographic vocabulary she favors — heavy isolations, Polynesian-inflected hip-hop grooves, group formations built for camera — runs through Parris Goebel, the New Zealand choreographer whose Royal Family crews reshaped commercial dance worldwide. Goebel's Fenty spectacle is the clearest statement of that fashion-meets-street-dance idiom Lisa works inside.
• Local Roots · Lullaby by GOT7 (2018). BamBam and Lisa danced together in the Bangkok crew We Zaa Cool as kids, both won auditions out of Thailand within a couple of years of each other, and both became the Thai member of a major K-pop group. Their friendship predates either debut and is among the best-documented cross-company bonds in the industry. GOT7's multilingual 'Lullaby' shows the parallel career the other half of that crew built in Seoul.
• Beyond the Medium · Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris (2012). In September 2023 Lisa performed a three-night guest residency at Crazy Horse Paris, the avant-garde Parisian cabaret founded by Alain Bernardin in 1951 — a genuinely unexpected crossing that drew enormous commentary and some censure in Chinese media. The house's signature language of light projected onto the body, precision choreography and tableau staging is a tradition far outside K-pop, and she stepped directly into it.
• Peer · Maria by Hwasa (2020). Hwasa of Mamamoo emerged in the same late-2010s window as the other great non-traditional idol presence — a performer selling attitude and physicality rather than demureness, and succeeding solo on exactly that. 'Maria' is her self-written declaration of that independence, released the year before Lisa's own solo debut, and the two represent parallel answers to the same question of what a K-pop woman's solo career could look like.
• From the Canon · Lalisa by Lisa (2021). Her solo debut single album, and the clearest statement of what she wanted her name to mean: a title track built around her own given name, and a video that staged Thai traditional headdress and costume in a Korean-produced pop format. It broke records for a solo K-pop artist's first-week sales and set the terms — Thai identity foregrounded rather than smoothed away — for everything in her solo catalog since.
• Key Collaborator · Ddu-Du Ddu-Du by Blackpink (2018). Teddy Park, the former 1TYM rapper turned YG's chief hitmaker, wrote and produced nearly the whole of Blackpink's catalog and shaped how Lisa's rap verses were deployed — short, percussive, placed as the track's detonation point. 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' is the fullest example of that architecture, and of the producer whose ear defined the first decade of her recorded voice.
• Legacy · Batter Up by Babymonster (2024). YG's next girl group debuted explicitly positioned as the successors to Blackpink, with Thai member Chiquita among them — a direct consequence of the Bangkok audition pipeline Lisa's success made permanent. 'Batter Up' leads with rap in the hard, percussive register Lisa established as the group rapper's job at YG, and the whole project is unimaginable without the decade she spent proving the model exported.

What influenced Lisa

• Notting Hill. Lisa's announced romantic-comedy film was described as inspired by Notting Hill. “sources close to the project said Bernad and Lisa developed the premise on the set of The White Lotus , after bonding over their shared appreciation for Notting Hill , the classic 1999 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.” (Deadline)
• 2NE1 (2009). 2NE1 helped inspire Lisa's interest in K-pop. (also via I Am the Best) “She grew interested in K-pop as a child thanks to artists such as BigBang and 2NE1 and aspired to follow a similar path.” (Wikipedia)
• BigBang. BigBang helped inspire Lisa's interest in K-pop. (also via Fantastic Baby) “She grew interested in K-pop as a child thanks to artists such as BigBang and 2NE1 and aspired to follow a similar path.” (Wikipedia)
• I Am the Best by 2NE1 (2011). I Am the Best (2NE1) — titan for Lisa “She grew interested in K-pop as a child thanks to artists such as BigBang and 2NE1 and aspired to follow a similar path.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982). Thriller (Michael Jackson) — culture for Lisa “In late 1993, Jackson proposed to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, over the phone.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• Celine Homme Spring/Summer 2019 by Hedi Slimane (2018). Celine Homme Spring/Summer 2019 (Hedi Slimane) — culture for Lisa “In January 2019, Lisa became the muse of Hedi Slimane, the artistic, creative and image director of the French luxury fashion brand Celine.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• Good Girl Gone Bad by Rihanna (2007). Good Girl Gone Bad (Rihanna) — titan for Lisa (musicbrainz.org)
• Fantastic Baby by BIGBANG (2012). Fantastic Baby (BIGBANG) — titan for Lisa
• Thaitanium by Thaitanium (2000). Thaitanium (Thaitanium) — ghost for Lisa
• Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris (2012). Forever Crazy (Crazy Horse Paris) — culture for Lisa
• Savage X Fenty Show by Parris Goebel (2019). Savage X Fenty Show (Parris Goebel) — ghost for Lisa

Peers and kindred spirits

• Hedi Slimane. Lisa became a muse for Hedi Slimane. (also via Celine Homme Spring/Summer 2019) “In fact, these black and white portraits were taken by Hedi Slimane himself - Artistic and Creative director of Celine .” (RUSSH)
• Doja Cat. Doja Cat featured on a song from Lisa's album. “So far, she released her new single “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye;” (Variety)
• BLACKPINK (2016). Lisa is a member of Blackpink. (also via Ddu-Du Ddu-Du, Pink Venom) “She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink , which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016” (Wikipedia)
• Zero Zero Entertainment. Lisa partnered with Zero Zero Entertainment to launch Lalisa Comics. ““Working with Lisa represents an entirely new level of opportunity and prestige,” Frankel tells Variety about the partnership. “She is undeniably one of the biggest stars in the world, making this collaboration both an incredible honor a…” (Variety)
• Raye. Raye featured on Lisa's “Born Again.” “So far, she released her new single “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye;” (Variety)
• MAC Cosmetics. Lisa created the MAC X L makeup collection with MAC Cosmetics. ““The team and I put so much energy and attention to detail into this collection; I channeled the same passion, joy, and creativity I give to making music into creating this exclusive collection for my fans,”” (ELLE)
• Bulgari. Lisa collaborated with Bulgari on limited-edition watches. “Introducing the new Bulgari “Bulgari x LISA” Limited Edition watch, capturing LISA’s daring nature with an idyllic dial color created just for her and a flower personally chosen and designed by herself.” (BLACKPINK CAFÉ)
• Rosalía. Rosalía featured on Lisa's “New Woman.” (also via Motomami) “On August 15, Lisa released the album's second single " New Woman " featuring Spanish singer Rosalía .” (Wikipedia)
• Kentaro Sakaguchi. Lisa and Kentaro Sakaguchi starred in the “Dream” short film. “Credits: Starring. Lalisa Manobal Kentaro Sakaguchi A film by ARFILM @arfilm_ojun Written & Directed by OJun Kwon” (MDX Music)
• Taeyang. Lisa danced in Taeyang's music video for “Ringa Linga.” “Lisa featured on BigBang member Taeyang 's song " Shoong! ", an album track from his second extended play Down to Earth” (Wikipedia)
• Minomiyabi. Lisa authored a graphic novel illustrated by Minomiyabi. “The story is visually brought to life by Japanese illustrator MINOMIYABI, who has helmed collaborations with artists like Gorillaz, Poppy and Yungblud.” (Variety)
• David Bernad. Lisa was announced to star in a film produced by David Bernad. “Lisa , the Thai rapper, singer, dancer and actor of Blackpink fame, who’s coming off her acting debut in The White Lotus Season 3, is set to reteam with the series’ executive producer David Bernad on a new romantic comedy for Netflix” (Deadline)
• Lalisa Comics. Lisa launched Lalisa Comics. “the Thai star is stepping into the comic book realm to debut “ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC,” a companion to her upcoming album that sees the launch of Lalisa Comics in partnership with Zero Zero Entertainment.” (Variety)
• Prince (1958). Wendy and Lisa (Wendy & Lisa) — collaborator for Prince (via Wendy and Lisa, Wendy & Lisa (with Prince and the Revolution)) “We had a photo shoot for the Purple Rain poster. We were all in our different positions and he at one point walked over to me and Wendy and lifted my arm up and put my hand around Wendys waist and said, There.” (Out Magazine)
• Motomami by Rosalía (2022). Motomami (Rosalía) — collaborator for Lisa “On August 15, Lisa released the album's second single "New Woman" featuring Spanish singer Rosalía.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• OJun Kwon. The reproduced credits name OJun Kwon as writer and director of a short film starring Lisa. “Credits: Starring. Lalisa Manobal Kentaro Sakaguchi A film by ARFILM @arfilm_ojun Written & Directed by OJun Kwon” (MDX Music)
• Future. Future featured on Lisa's “Fxck Up the World.” “" Fxck Up the World " featuring American rapper Future was released as the fifth single alongside the album release.” (Wikipedia)
• Ozuna. Lisa and Ozuna collaborated on “SG.” “Lisa collaborated with French record producer DJ Snake , Puerto Rican singer Ozuna , and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion on the song " SG "” (Wikipedia)
• We Zaa Cool. Lisa joined the dance crew We Zaa Cool. “joined the eleven-member dance crew We Zaa Cool alongside BamBam of Got7” (Wikipedia)
• Rema. Lisa and Rema recorded “Goals” together. “Lisa released the single " Goals " with Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as an official soundtrack of the 2026 FIFA World Cup .” (Wikipedia)
• Megan Thee Stallion by Megan Thee Stallion. Lisa and Megan Thee Stallion collaborated on “SG.” “Lisa collaborated with French record producer DJ Snake , Puerto Rican singer Ozuna , and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion on the song " SG "” (Wikipedia)
• Lee Jin-wook. Lisa was announced as a co-star of Lee Jin-wook in Tygo. “Netflix announced on December 4 that Lisa would make her film debut starring alongside Don Lee and Lee Jin-wook in Tygo , a spin-off in the Extraction franchise.” (Wikipedia)
• DJ Snake. Lisa and DJ Snake collaborated on “SG.” “Lisa collaborated with French record producer DJ Snake , Puerto Rican singer Ozuna , and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion on the song " SG "” (Wikipedia)
• Maroon 5. Lisa featured on Maroon 5's “Priceless.” “Lisa featured on American band Maroon 5 's song " Priceless ", released on May 2 as the lead single from their eighth studio album Love Is Like (2025)” (Wikipedia)
• Pink Venom by Blackpink (2022). Pink Venom (Blackpink) — peer for Lisa “She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016 and became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• Tyla. Tyla featured on Lisa's “When I'm with You.” “she released a music video for the album track " When I'm with You " featuring South African singer Tyla .” (Wikipedia)
• Anyma. Lisa and Anyma collaborated on “Bad Angel.” “She collaborated with Italian-American electronic music producer Anyma on the single " Bad Angel ", which was released on April 8.” (Wikipedia)
• Lloud. Lisa launched the management company Lloud. “On February 8, Lisa announced that she launched her own artist management company, called Lloud.” (Wikipedia)
• Don Lee. Lisa was announced as a co-star of Don Lee in Tygo. “Netflix announced on December 4 that Lisa would make her film debut starring alongside Don Lee and Lee Jin-wook in Tygo , a spin-off in the Extraction franchise.” (Wikipedia)
• Live and Let Die. The live-performances table lists Lisa performing “Live and Let Die.” “97th Academy Awards March 2, 2025 Los Angeles " Live and Let Die " [ 170 ]” (Wikipedia)
• Anitta (2010). Lisa and Anitta recorded “Goals” together. “Lisa released the single " Goals " with Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema as an official soundtrack of the 2026 FIFA World Cup .” (Wikipedia)
• Ddu-Du Ddu-Du by Blackpink (2018). Ddu-Du Ddu-Du (Blackpink) — collaborator for Lisa “She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016 and became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.” (en.wikipedia.org)
• The White Lotus (Season 1) by Mike White (2021). The White Lotus (Season 1) (Mike White) — collaborator for Lisa “== Filmography == === Films === ==== Acting Credits ==== === Television === ==== Acting Credits ==== ==== Non-acting credits ==== == Awards and nominations == == References == == External links == Hirschmann, Lisa (May 28, 2003).” (en.wikipedia.org)
• Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy by Tata Young (2004). Sexy, Naughty, Bitchy (Tata Young) — geography for Lisa
• Lullaby by GOT7 (2018). Lullaby (GOT7) — geography for Lisa
• Tomboy by (G)I-DLE (2022). Tomboy ((G)I-DLE) — peer for Lisa
• Maria by Hwasa (2020). Maria (Hwasa) — peer for Lisa
• Run by CLC (2016). Run (CLC) — geography for Lisa

Who Lisa influenced

• Gaga. Gaga named Lisa as a role model. “Gaga of girl group Nature and Mayna of girl group Hot Issue both named Lisa as their role model.” (Wikipedia)
• Mayna. Mayna named Lisa as a role model. “Gaga of girl group Nature and Mayna of girl group Hot Issue both named Lisa as their role model.” (Wikipedia)
• Batter Up by Babymonster (2024). Batter Up (Babymonster) — legacy for Lisa (musicbrainz.org)
• Sudpang! by Milli (2021). Sudpang! (Milli) — legacy for Lisa