Lisa of Blackpink: Buying Her Fre...
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Lisa of Blackpink: Buying Her Freedom to Build a Global Empire
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Honored by King Charles III, holding a mountain of Guinness World Records, and performing at Paris cabarets, Lisa was at the pinnacle of the K-pop machine. This episode explores how the girl from Buriram, Thailand walked away from the solo safety net to build her own company and own her masters.

From a 1-in-4,000 audition and becoming YG's first non-Korean trainee to record-shattering solo debuts, we trace her rise. Then comes the pivotal contract decision: launching LLOUD, partnering with RCA while retaining full ownership, and expanding into Hollywood, high fashion, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.

  • Legally changing her name to Lalisa on a fortune teller's advice
  • "Money" becoming the first K-pop soloist track to hit a billion Spotify streams
  • Choosing not to renew individual activities and founding he ... 
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