On August 3, 2024, BLACKPINK's Lisa shared a picture with a customized yellow folding fan on her personal Instagram account. Fans noted that the Japanese-style folding fan bore the initials of her name "LALISA" and was embossed with diamonds.
Reportedly, the Yellow Citrine Fan by S By SALANITRO—a Swiss brand—costs KRW 6.1 million, or $4,481. The original product by the brand is made with anodized aluminum, 2 guards, and 22 ribs along with 22 diamonds (.67 carats).
Meanwhile, the pictures are from Lisa's recent trip abroad. She also posted several other pictures with the fan as she explored the city in a dress from Louis Vuitton.
More about BLACKPINK Lisa's latest activities
Lisa released her comeback solo single, ROCKSTAR, on June 28, 2024. The song was dropped under RCA Records and her company LLOUD. Reportedly, she filmed the music video for the track in Bangkok's famous China town, Yaowarat Street, and paid 20,000 baht (US$540) each to every shop owner to close their shops for three days.
The South China Morning Post reported that the BLACKPINK idol's payout to each shop vendor was equivalent to Thailand's average monthly salary. The music video was globally praised by fans and music critics and gained over, becoming the fastest MV in 2024 by a K-pop solo artist to surpass 100 million views on YouTube.
The government has commended the BLACKPINK idol for being a positive role model for Thai youth. Sawasdee Thailand reported that according to deputy government spokeswoman Rudklao Intawong Suwankiri, the BLACKPINK idol's latest release displayed her love for her own country, and her MV promotes Thailand's soft power, travel, and culture.
On August 5, 2024, The Nation reported that the ROCKSTAR rapper is set to meet Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra in the upcoming months. As per the reports, she is reported to discuss the country's soft power and methods to enhance the country's external image, boost tourism, and more.
After parting ways with YG Entertainment and establishing her company, LLOUD, in February 2024, the Thai rapper also made headlines for joining the lead cast of HBO's original series, The White Lotus 3, marking her debut acting project. The show is a dark comedy and a satire on a hotel where wealthy people come for a vacation and partake in their eccentric and whimsical fantasies.
Variety reported that The White Lotus 3 filming reportedly took place in Thailand, Bangkok, and Phuket in February 2024. The show will be released in 2025.
In other news, Lisa reportedly teased her upcoming single, BRAND NEW DÍA, on August 3, 2024. She hinted at collaborating with a Western artist on the song, and fans speculated that it could be Rosalia.