5 Questions With International Icon LISA
- January 20, 2026
A master of contemporary pop aesthetics, LISA is the ultimate multi-hyphenate: rapper, singer, dancer, actress, and style icon. At 14, LALISA MANOBAL, won the YG Entertainment audition and left her home in Thailand to train as a K-pop artist. In 2025, LISA of Blackpink solidified her evolution from K-pop sensation to global superstar. She made her acting debut in HBO’s The White Lotus, reunited with Blackpink for the stadium-filling Deadline World Tour, and released her debut solo album Alter Ego to massive success.
Now, LISA enters a new long-term partnership with Nike. First seen stepping out in Air Max 95s, a sneaker long tied to music, subcultures, and self-expression, her presence reflects a natural alignment between sport, style, and global influence. We caught up with her on set in Paris while shooting a Nike campaign to talk about training, creativity, and her partnership with Nike.
Can you share a core Nike memory, or your most memorable Nike shoe or a piece of apparel?
During my trainee days before Blackpink, and even before that, I would only wear clothes that were good for dancing, like tracksuits, really big T-shirts, and sneakers. I remember I saved my allowance to buy a pair of Nike Dunk Highs for training. I was so young, so that moment and those shoes will forever be one of my most vivid Nike memories.
Can you tell us about what goes into your training routine today?
I dance a lot! Long dance sessions are my main workout. But if I’m not performing or learning new choreography, I’m doing Pilates. I’ll focus on stretching and light cardio, and overall fitness. For me it’s about staying energized for everything I do. The one thing I need more of is sleep. I sleep a lot on planes.
"I want to encourage women everywhere to embrace self-expression and be confident in who they are and through what they wear."
How does fashion help you express your identity on stage and beyond?
Fashion is a way to show my individuality and be confident. So,whenever I travel or go on world tours, I look at what kinds of clothes people wear. Just seeing how people dress in different parts of the world inspires me.
Why are you excited to partnering with Nike?
I share Nike’s obsession with excellence, for craft and versatility.
What are you most looking forward to in partnering with Nike?
I’m looking forward to bringing that energy to everything we do together. I want to encourage women everywhere to embrace self-expression and be confident in who they are and through what they wear.