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On January 24, 2025, the media outlet Time released the behind-the-scenes of the upcoming third installment of The White Lotus featuring BLACKPINK's Lisa, leaving the fandom excited. The pictorial featured the female K-pop idol and Thai actor Tayme Thapthimthong shooting multiple scenes pivotal to the series.
It is to be noted that the BLACKPINK member and Tayme Thapthimthong played the characters of Mook and Gaitok, respectively. In the first still, the duo was standing amidst the crowd, holding hands in the backdrop of the sidelines of a Muay Thai match, which will play a significant role in the season.
Secondly, the female K-pop idol and Tayme donned their formal outfits, showcasing that they were shooting a scene that focused on their hotel-employee characters. Thirdly, they shared an intimate moment where Gaitok looked at Mook with a gentle gaze amidst the individuals occupied watching the match at Phuket's Bangla Boxing StadiumSeeSan Vadhanasingha.
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In the final cut, the creator of The White Lotus 3, Mike White, was seen providing direction to Lisa and Tayme at the Muay Thai match SeeSan Vadhanasingha. Subsequently, the stills circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not stop gushing over the female artist's latest acting project. An X user tweeted:
"I’M SO FCKING EXCITED Y’ALL DON’T KNOW HOW LONG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR ACTRESS LISA TO COME TRUE."
Many fans went on creating theories about the female artist's role in the upcoming third installment of The White Lotus.
"The stakes are also high because of just who that Thai cast includes. Lisa is one of the world’s biggest music stars and among the most followed female K-pop soloists online,"- a fan reacted.
"and yes i will be purchasing an hbo subscription just for this,"- a fan shared.
"What if there's a love triangle coz she looks unhappy with him... Just what iff,"- a fan commented.
Internet users praised the BLACKPINK member's look for the upcoming series. They expressed their excitement about her album Alter Ego and show, simultaneously.
"SHAKING SCREAMING CRYING,"- a user reacted.
"She looks so beautiful and her character seems to have so many plots, can't wait,"- a user shared.
" still unsure what i'm excited the most ALTEREGO or MOOK? feel surreal think about listen to 12tracks of Lisa's songs & also imagine watch her in character..we usually need stalker help to see Lisa on the street, but now we about to see she walk, sleep, mad or sad in full view,"- a user commented.
Mike White referred to BLACKPINK's Lisa as Princess Diana in the latest interview
The director and creator of the third installment of The White Lotus, Mike White, praised the BLACKPINK member's acting during an exclusive interview with Time on January 24, 2025. He referred to her as Princess Diana and added:
"She did a great audition and I think she’s a great actress. I’m really happy we cast her because she’s a real source of pride for the Thai people. It’s almost like she’s a pop star and also Princess Diana!"
The White Lotus season 3 is slated to premiere on February 16, 2024, and will be available to stream on HBO.
