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The White Lotus fandom and K-pop enthusiasts were in a frenzy as HBO unveiled the first official stills of BLACKPINK’s Lisa (Lalisa Manobal) from The White Lotus season 3. On December 17, 2024, HBO MAX and LLOUD (Lisa's company) released the official trailer for the upcoming season with the tagline "Karma comes for everyone."
Marking her acting debut, the Thai and K-pop superstar’s appearance in the critically acclaimed series went viral online. The latest trailer opened with the BLACKPINK rapper welcoming the guests to the exquisite resort in The White Lotus. Her character's name is Mook, and she is the resort manager.
A still from the trailer showed her in seductive attire at night, performing at a nightclub—seemingly hinting at her alter ego or hidden life away from being the resort's manager.
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Social media erupted following the release, with hashtags like #LISAxTheWhiteLotus trending globally. One fan speculated that her character from the series could be the "mastermind" behind everything sinister that will unravel in The White Lotus season 3.
"She gonna eat this so hard that you wouldn’t even mind if she’s the mastermind of all the things going on in this series. omg can’t wait Lisa.
Fans have expressed pride and excitement, applauding the BLACKPINK rapper for breaking barriers and representing Thailand—her home country. Some fans joked that they would "defend" Mook (her character) no matter what she does in the show.
"Mook looks incredibly suspicious and I’m here to defend her no matter what," one fan said.
"The way lisa is literally repping her culture and country in a grander more world wide audience for her acting debut is absolutely insane," one other fan added.
"Whatever you will do as Mook I will defend you with my life. Mook will always be right no matter what. Everybody is a villain except you." another fan said." one other fan remarked.
Several fans expressed heightened anticipation and excitement for the show's premiere in 2025.
"She's playing many roles now that's alter ego," one fan wrote.
I'm excited to see Lisa act in "The White Lotus", she will be an excellent actress, that's for sure, so I'm excited for 2025 to arrive to see Lisa as an actress," one fan wrote.
"Lisa’s character as Mook is so intriguing, based on how many different sides she has shown to us so far—welcoming guests and working as a health mentor by day, and a dancer by night," another fan said.
The White Lotus: Lisa's inclusion, cast, plot & backstories of previous seasons
Created by Mike White, The White Lotus returns with a brand-new season set in Thailand, specifically the breathtaking locales of Koh Samui, Bangkok, and Phuket. Like its predecessors, season 3 will follow a group of wealthy vacationers who navigate interpersonal chaos and deep societal issues under the veneer of luxury.
HBO teased a multigenerational ensemble that explores power dynamics, privilege, and the haunting consequences of moral decay. While plot details remain under wraps, the cast list includes a blend of seasoned actors and fresh faces.
Joining Lisa are Hollywood names like Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, and Carrie Coon, alongside Thai actors such as Dom Hetrakul and Lek Patravadi. The BLACKPINK rapper's character remains a mystery, but the teaser of her welcoming guests at the White Lotus resort has already captivated audiences worldwide.
Lalisa Manobal, credited under her birth name, is the first Thai and Korean pop star to appear in the HBO Emmy-winning series. Her inclusion aligns with the show’s new cultural direction, as Thailand takes center stage this season.
The show’s first two seasons, set in Hawaii and Sicily, explored wealth, privilege, and human flaws through dark satire. The White Lotus season 1 focused on dysfunctional relationships in paradise, while season 2 tackled desire, betrayal, and intergenerational struggles. Both seasons garnered massive praise and earned multiple Emmy Awards.
The White Lotus season 3 is reported to be released on HBO Originals on February 17, 2025.
