Who is Lisa Manoban? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Age: 27 Years, 27 Year Old Females

K-Pop Singers Thai Women

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

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What are Lisa Manoban's hobbies?

Lisa Manoban enjoys dancing, especially hip-hop and street dance styles. She is also known to have a passion for photography and often shares her work on social media.
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How did Lisa Manoban become a member of BLACKPINK?

Lisa Manoban successfully auditioned for YG Entertainment in Thailand and eventually moved to South Korea to train as a trainee. She was selected to become a member of BLACKPINK after years of rigorous training.
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What is Lisa Manoban's favorite food?

Lisa Manoban has mentioned in interviews that she enjoys eating a variety of foods, but she has a particular fondness for spicy dishes. She has also expressed her love for Thai cuisine.
4

Does Lisa Manoban have any pets?

Yes, Lisa Manoban has a pet cat named Luca. She often shares adorable photos and videos of Luca on her social media accounts, showcasing her love for her furry companion.
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What languages does Lisa Manoban speak?

Lisa Manoban is fluent in Thai, Korean, and English. She has showcased her language skills in various interviews and performances, impressing fans with her multilingual abilities.

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Childhood & Early Life

Lisa Manoban was born Pranpriya Manoban on March 27, 1997, in Bangkok, Thailand. Her name was later changed to Lalisa, meaning praised, on the advice of a fortune teller in order to bring in prosperity. She also picked up the nicknames Liz, Pokpak, and Thailand Princess before adopting the stage name, ‘Lisa.’ She has an elder sister, who lives in Thailand.

She attended Praphamontree II School in Thailand. She was interested in music and dancing from a young age. She participated in a dance troupe with her childhood friend, BamBam, who went on to become a member of the South Korean boy band, ‘Got7.’

Lisa participated in the ‘YG Entertainment’ auditions in Thailand at the age of 14 and won the first place in the competition. She was invited to join the entertainment company as a trainee and move to South Korea, in 2011. Her parents encouraged her and supported her decision to relocate to South Korea at a tender age. She became the first non-Korean member of YG Entertainment.

She trained with the company for five years till 2016. During her training period, she also performed with various budding artists, including MV Taeyang of ‘Big Bang,’ Bobby and Mino of ‘YG Entertainment.’

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Career

She made her debut with the South Korean girl group, ‘BlackPink,’ under the label of ‘YG Entertainment’ in August 2016, when they released their first album titled ‘Square One.’ The album included the songs ‘Whistle’ and ‘Boombayah,’ which peaked at number one on the ‘Billboard World Digital Songs’ chart.

She was the group’s youngest member and worked her way up to become their lead rapper, vocalist, and dancer. The other members of the group are Kim Jennie (born in South Korea but raised in New Zealand), Rose (born and raised in New Zealand), and Kim Jisoo (born and brought up in South Korea).

The band’s single, ‘Dhu-du Dhu-du,’ was released originally in Korean and later in Japanese and English languages in order to reach out to a larger fan base. The song broke all K-pop records with over 36 million views on You Tube within 24 hours of its release and was nominated for the ‘Video of the Year’ at the ‘Break Tudo Awards.’

She regularly appears in the South Korean variety show, ‘Blackpink House,’ which is about the everyday off stage life of the members of her band. The show was first aired in January 2018 and has become popular with her fans.

Manoban appeared on the cover of the Japanese magazine, ‘Nylon,’ in June 2018, and was filmed for a video to promote the magazine.

Major Works

She has featured in EPs titled ‘Blackpink’ and ‘Square Up’ that were released in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

Her hit singles include ‘Boombayah’ (2016), ‘Whistle’ (2016), ‘Playing with Fire’ (2016), ‘Stay’ (2016), ‘As if it’s Your Last’ (2017) and ‘Dhu-Du Dhu-Du’ (2018).

Awards & Achievements

Black Pink has won a number of awards, including ‘Best Three New Artist’ (Asia) at the 2018 Japan Gold Disc Awards, ‘New Artist of the Year’ and ‘Bonsang Award’ at the ‘Seoul Music Awards’ in 2017 and 2018 respectively, ‘Best of Next Artist’ award at the 2016 ‘Mnet Asian Music Awards,’ ‘Best New Artist’ at the 2016 ‘Melon Music Awards,’ ‘New Artist of the Year’ at the 2017 ‘Golden Disc Awards’ and ‘World Rookie Award’ at the 2017 ‘Gaon Chart Music Awards.’

The song, ‘Whistle,’ won the song of the Year – August, at the 2017 ‘Gaon Chart Music Awards’ and ‘Best Music Video’ at the 2016 ‘Mnet Asian Music Awards.’

Her song, ‘Playing with Fire,’ was selected as the ‘Song of the Year’ – November, at the 2017 ‘Gaon Chart Music Awards’ and the single ‘As if it’s Your Last’ won the ‘Digital Bonsang’ at the 2018 ‘Golden Disc Awards.’

Personal Life

Lisa Manoban is a follower of Buddhism. She speaks fluent Thai, Korean, Japanese, and English, and is fond of western food and culture.

She has a number of friends but is yet to get into a serious relationship with anyone.

Facts About Lisa Manoban

Lisa Manoban is known for her love of cats and often shares adorable photos and videos of her furry friends on social media.

She is fluent in multiple languages, including Thai, Korean, English, and Japanese, showcasing her impressive linguistic skills.

Lisa is a talented dancer and has wowed audiences with her powerful and dynamic performances on stage.

She has a unique sense of style and is considered a fashion icon, often experimenting with bold and trendy looks.

Lisa is known for her infectious laughter and bright smile, bringing joy to fans wherever she goes.

Lisa Manoban Biography

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What are Lisa Manoban's hobbies?

How did Lisa Manoban become a member of BLACKPINK?

What is Lisa Manoban's favorite food?

Does Lisa Manoban have any pets?

What languages does Lisa Manoban speak?