Photo Credits: YG Entertainment Another Magazine

Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Thailand, has become one of the most magnetic figures in global pop, and her latest milestone marks a cultural first. The star of Blackpink, already celebrated as the group’s main dancer and rapper, now appears in Another Magazine—a notable debut, as she is believed to be the first K-pop artist ever to be featured by the publication.

For Another Magazine, known for its boundary-pushing mix of fashion, art, and cultural conversation, choosing Lisa reflects a deliberate merging of high culture with global pop. In her conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist, Lisa reveals the thoughtfulness behind Blackpink’s ethos, sharing how the group’s name encapsulates both sides of their artistry: “We’re girls and we can be cute and girly but we can also be a little fierce sometimes. Then we came up with Blackpink. We thought it was really us and that it showed our true colours.” Her words strike a chord that mirrors why Another Magazine sought her presence—simultaneously playful and sharp, commercial yet deeply artistic.

Lisa’s feature represents more than just a personal achievement; it also signals how far K-pop has traveled into the canon of contemporary culture. Magazines like Another historically spotlight boundary-breaking figures in art, fashion, and music, and selecting Lisa extends this legacy into the Korean wave. Her choreography, described as knife-edge precise, and her clipped rap delivery, instantly recognisable across continents, make her both a pop phenomenon and a cultural disruptor.

The meeting of Lisa and Another Magazine feels like a crossroads of two forces: a rising artist who refuses to be confined to one identity and a publication that thrives on exploring new creative territories. In this light, Lisa’s appearance isn’t simply a cover story—it’s a symbolic acknowledgment of how K-pop has joined the conversation of global artistry and how Lisa herself embodies the duality of charisma and depth that today’s culture responds to so powerfully.

Photography by @johnnydufort
Styling by @katieshillingford 
@lalalalisa_m in conversation with @hansulrichobrist 
Editor-in-chief @susannahfrankel 
Art direction by @sj_todd_
Casting by @gkldprojects
Talent stylist @nanist
Hair by @janghyeyeon_
Make-up by @iammaeng
Manicure by @nail_unistella

Lighting by @albigualtieri
Digital tech @nowitstinne
Gaffer Guhyeon Kang
Executive production by @dobedorepresents
Local production by @starch.haus
Post-production @imagine.ldn

@lalalalisa_m is wearing @marcjacobs

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