Today marks a special day for Lisa of BLACKPINK and her fans, as they celebrate 12 years since she became a trainee at YG Entertainment. Lisa, who was born as Pranpriya Manobal in Thailand, auditioned for the company in 2010 and was the only one among 4,000 applicants to pass. She moved to South Korea in 2011 and trained for five years before debuting as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016.
Lisa is known for her rap skills, dance abilities, and charismatic stage presence. She is also the first non-ethnically Korean artist to debut under YG Entertainment and one of the most influential K-pop idols globally. She has over 91 million followers on Instagram, making her the most-followed K-pop idol on the platform. She is also the face of luxury brands like Celine and Bulgari and has won several awards, including five Guinness World Records, a Mnet Asian Music Award, a Gaon Chart Music Award, and the first MTV Video Music Award and MTV Europe Music Award ever won by a K-pop soloist.
In September 2021, Lisa made her highly anticipated solo debut with her single album Lalisa, which sold over 736,000 copies in its release week in South Korea, making her the first female artist to do so. The music video for its lead single of the same name recorded 73.6 million views on YouTube in the first 24 hours of its release, becoming the most-viewed music video in the first 24 hours on the platform by a solo artist. Both “Lalisa” and the album’s second single “Money” were top-ten hits on the Billboard Global 200.
Fans have been showing their love and support for Lisa on social media, using hashtags like #12YearsWithLisa and “TWELVE YEARS WITH LISA”. They have also shared photos, videos, fan art, and messages to express their admiration and gratitude for Lisa’s journey and achievements.
Lisa’s story is an inspiration to many people who dream of pursuing their passion and making a difference in the world. She has overcome many challenges and obstacles to become one of the most successful and beloved artists of her generation. We wish Lisa all the best and look forward to more amazing music and performances from her in the future.
