Fans were teased by cast announcements and confirmation that the show would take place in Thailand after the third season of The White Lotus is has finally aired.
A mysterious dead body is revealed in a flash-forward scene set a week after holidaymakers arrive in Koh Samui, the third season of the show, in accordance with tradition.
Natasha Rothwell, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood are just a few of the actors in the cast; however, there is also a K-pop star who is transitioning into acting with her show debut.
Known for being in globally-renowned South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, Lalisa Manobal (known as Lisa), will also appear in this season of The White Lotus as Mook, a young, kind, and cheerful wellness adviser at the resort. Off duty, she develops a flirtatious friendship with Gaitok, a security guard played by Tayme Thapthimthong.
In the show’s trailer, Lisa sparked intrigue by saying, “Everyone comes to Thailand. They’re hiding from someone or they’re looking for someone”.
Over on X, previously known as Twitter, ardent fans have been singing the praises of the 27-year-old sensation. “Just finished the first episode, and I’m so proud of Lisa! She played her sweet, flirty character so well – her expressions and dialogue were so refined, you’d think she’s a seasoned actress”, commented one admirer.
Another enthusiastic said, “I don’t follow BLACKPINK very closely, but I thought Lisa did a great job in #THEWHITELOTUS Season 3.” Her fans should be very proud”!
A Reddit user also joined in acclaiming her talent: “She]Lisa] did incredible, I know we probably won’t see her much but since it was her debut she did very well, I’m proud of her”.
In an interview with ELLE about The White Lotus, Lalisa had said: “I’m super excited and nervous because it’s my first acting project”. She also disclosed that she took acting classes a month before beginning the filming process.
Born in Thailand, Lisa pursued her dream of becoming a K-pop idol by auditioning for YG Entertainment, where she was the only participant selected from 4, 000 applicants.
After five years and three months of rigorous training, she debuted alongside Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé as part of BLACKPINK, now one of the most successful girl groups in the world. Since then, BLACKPINK has amassed billions of views, won numerous awards, and performed at the biggest music events – remember Coachella?
Lisa and the other BLACKPINK members decided to pursue solo careers while remaining a group under the company after leaving YG Entertainment last year. Lisa has signed a solo deal with RCA Records and founded LLOUD Entertainment, her own label. Since then, she has released four singles, with her debut album, Alter Ego, set for release on 28 February 2025. The album will feature collaborations with Doja Cat, RAYE, and Rosalía.
The singer became the first K-pop idol to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October 2024 as a headliner there. She has also built strong relationships with luxury fashion brands such as Celine, Louis Vuitton, and Bvlgari.
As BLINKs, her dedicated fanbase, eagerly await BLACKPINK’s return after a three-year hiatus, Lisa surprised fans by making her acting debut in The White Lotus, with many praising her performance. Fans can anticipate plenty of drama, action, and romance in the upcoming season of The White Lotus, and perhaps even more acting roles for Lisa as she has expressed an interest in starting a career as an actress.
Source: Mirror
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