The first time Lisa took the stage at Coachella, she performed as one of four members in the K-pop band Blackpink. Her peony, sequin-coated costume coordinated with the rest of her girl group; she had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Lisa is already a superstar, and she has been for many years now.

Lisa becomes the first K-pop soloist with multiple Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart hits as Alter Ego tracks “Moonlit Floor” and “Chill” debut, proving her genre-spanning appeal. Thai singer and actress ...