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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
BLACKPINK's Lisa's Documentary In The Works. K-Pop Idol Says, "This Has Been Such An Incredible Year"
New Delhi: A documentary film on BLACKPINK's Lisa is currently in production. What The film will chronicle the life and journey of K-Pop sensation Lisa, who gained global fame as a member of the internationally renowned girl group BLACKPINK. The project is a collaboration between Sony Music Vision and director Sue Kim. Kim, who has previously worked on the Apple TV docuseries K-Pop Idols and the A24 film The Last of the Sea Women, revealed that she spent a year working closely with Lisa on the upcoming documentary. While no release date has been announced yet, the film aims to offer an intimate look at the star's life and career. Lisa shared her excitement about the project, saying, "This has been such an incredible year, and I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to capture these special moments on film and share the experience with my fans. Working with Sue Kim has been such a joy. We've been all around the world together and I know this is just the beginning of many more exciting things to come." The film is produced by Tremolo Productions in association with Salt Water Productions and LLOUD CO. Producers include Morgan Neville and Caitrin Rogers for Tremolo and Sue Kim and Courtney Crockett for Salt Water Productions. Background Lisa debuted as the main dancer and rapper of BLACKPINK in 2016 under YG Entertainment. She later launched a successful solo career with her hit singles Lalisa and Money, both of which received massive global attention. Most recently, Lisa has also launched her own management label, LLOUD. She was also seen in White Lotus Season 3. In A Nutshell A documentary on K-pop star Lisa of BLACKPINK is in the works, directed by Sue Kim and produced by Sony Music Vision. The film will capture key moments from Lisa's life and career, including her global rise with BLACKPINK and solo hits like Lalisa and Money. No release date has been announced yet.
Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
I've lived in Bangkok for years — this is its most happening neighbourhood
Along Yaowarat Road and its web of lanes, or sois, red paper lanterns and coiled incense swing in the breeze amid wafting aromas of star anise and charred pork fat. Four-storey neon dragons wink above apothecaries and gold shops. During the day old men play mahjong in front of faded teak shophouses, while by night hawkers sling oyster omelettes and barbecued pork and rice near the Chinatown gate. I've lived in Bangkok on and off since the late Nineties and Chinatown has always been a fascinating part of town. And it seems to be drawing more attention than ever. The neighbourhood, known here as Yaowarat, made a prominent appearance in the latest series of The White Lotus and Lalisa 'Lisa' Manobal of the K-pop girl group Blackpink filmed her 2024 music video for the song Rockstar here, with the area's night-time neon on full display. Founded in 1782 as a Teochew Chinese enclave, this historic quarter in the Thai capital stands as a living museum of Sino-Thai life, and is the world's largest Chinatown, in a city with the largest Chinese diaspora. Alleys still echo with Teochew and Hokkien dialects, and you can buy hand-rolled incense and joss paper from tiny family shops that have been here for generations. Bangkok thrives on constant reinvention, and with most of the city now awash with modern high-rises, the crumbling shophouses and warehouses of Chinatown have become a haven where art, design and culture come together in unexpected ways, from street corners to rooftop spaces. In recent years, several old Chinatown shop-houses have been reborn as stylish boutique hotels, waxing unabashedly hip about their heritage. Take W22 by Burasari, a new 123-room 'lifestyle budget' hotel on a quiet Charoen Krung Lane (room-only doubles from £36; Its rooms pair high ceilings and exposed beams with bright jewel-tone accent walls, distressed-wood floors and minimalist decor. Even the bathrooms have vintage Chinese-pattern tiles and waterfall showers. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook ancient temple roofs and pastel shophouses across the street, so you can sip morning tea to the soundtrack of tuk-tuks and temple gongs. Nearby on Maitri Chit Road is the Mustang Blu, a wild mash-up of eras and sensibilities (B&B doubles from £134; This 100-year-old neoclassical edifice — originally designed to serve as a bank — has been transformed into a ten-room baroque carnival château, all velvet couches, crystal chandeliers and taxidermy. You might find an ostrich skeleton and horse skull encased in antiqued glass, and pink neon signs over mahogany bars. In the airy French-style café on the ground floor, organic coffee (sourced from Sumatra) is served with lavish pastries. A few blocks over on Yaowarat Road stands Shanghai Mansion, an icon of Chinatown cool (B&B doubles from £46; It's set in a 1908 Chinese opera house and the interior is a travel brochure for 1930s Shanghai. The Burasari Group renovated this massive building down to every carved wood panel. Today, arriving guests must cross a vermilion bridge over a koi pond to reach the lobby, and everywhere inside you see art deco lanterns and imperial-age antiques. The suites have thick brocade curtains, black lacquer four-poster beds draped in Chinese silk bolsters and freestanding clawfoot tubs under stained-glass windows. Despite its old-world glamour, Shanghai Mansion sits smack in the middle of big city chaos: guests can hear honking tuk-tuks and chopsticks clacking at noodle stalls outside their windows. Not far from the high-rise Grand China Bangkok Hotel stands the Old Thai Heng Hotel(room-only doubles from £38; another heritage gem. This was originally Thai Heng Company's headquarters — the family business once made soy sauce and herbs. Today the structure is more than 60 years old and has been lovingly restored. Expect antique Chinese furniture in the lobby and carved wooden balconies that look out toward Wat Mangkon, Chinatown's most sacred temple. The style is quietly elegant: earth-toned silks, hand-painted tiles and vintage botanical prints. It feels like an old Shanghai townhouse tucked inside Bangkok. What truly fuels Chinatown's resurgence is food. Not just the street stalls that have fed Bangkokians for generations but a new wave of restaurants blending respect for tradition with bold experimentation. Charmkok Standing Bar is one of the most talked-about additions (mains from £7; 880 Charoen Krung Road). This homey eatery, which opened just a few months ago, and is tucked down a back lane off Charoen Krung Road, reinterprets Thai specialities as small plates to go with cocktails while drinking at the bar. Standouts include spicy smoked duck salad and smoked pork belly with sugarcane. A few sois away, Khao Tom Jay Suay serves humble rice soup with cult-like reverence late into the night (mains from £2.50; 547 Pom Prap Sattru Phai). Don't be fooled by its dented metal stools and fluorescent lights — it serves the best congee in the district. The toppings are where it shines: crispy pork belly, pickled egg, smoked duck breast and a mysterious shrimp paste that regulars whisper about. Seafood lovers swarm to Talad Noi Crab Fried Rice, a food cart that became a sensation on Thai foodie social media (plates from £2.30; 880 Charoen Krung Road). Its wok-tossed crab rice is buttery, golden and overloaded with actual crab — not just a few strands but whole chunks, secured from Pak Nam seafood market in the wee hours. Go early; they sell out. If there's one must-visit, it's Nai Mong Hoi Tod, a street institution famous for its crispy oyster omelettes (mains from £4.50; 539 Phlap Phla Chai Road). Michelin has noticed, awarding it a Bib Gourmand. The crust is crackly perfection, the oyster's briny and sweet, and the chilli vinegar cuts through it all with elegance. • Read our full guide to Bangkok Housed in a five-story ancestral pharmacy, Potong is Chinatown's most daring culinary adventure and a must for the fine-dining crowd if you can nail down a table (tasting menu £170; Its owner-chef Pam Pichaya Soontornyanakij was named world's best female chef by World's 50 Best Restaurants this year, becoming the first Asian chef to receive this honour. The Thai-Chinese tasting menus here defy categorisation. Expect the likes of duck confit with Chinese five-spice or black garlic ice cream. Reservations are essential. If that's a little out of your budget, Soontornyanakij last month opened the nearby Khao San Sek, a much more casual bistro where Bangkok creatives wind down over iced roselle tea, smoked beef tongue satay and southern Thai-style rice salad (mains from £7; The vibe is artsy and democratic; you might share a table with a fashion editor or a visiting monk. Once quiet by nightfall, Chinatown now has some of the capital's best cocktail bars. The epicentre is Soi Nana, a narrow alley buzzing with bohemian energy. Teens of Thailand is the pioneer here — Bangkok's first dedicated gin bar (cocktails from £7; Soi Nana). The changing menu often features Thai botanical gins with infusions of lemongrass or makrut lime. The bar is tiny, candlelit and always full of locals. Across the street, Wallflowers doubles as a florist and cocktail lab (drinks from £4.50; Soi Nana). Surrounded by dried lotus pods and wild vines, you sip house inventions like the Smoky Chrysanthemum while gazing out across temple spires from the rooftop. Further north along Soi Nana is Ba Hao, a vintage four-storey shophouse that has been lovingly restored with classic Chinese decor (cocktails from £9; Soi Nana). The mostly Chinese food menu here is as good as anything you'll find in the neighbourhood, but the long wooden bar is the star of the show. Forget about espresso martinis; the Yeunyeung cocktail — a concoction of spiced rum, Kahlua, coffee and black tea syrup — is the one to go for. Song Wat Road, parallel to the Chao Phraya Riverandpoised to outpace Soi Nana soonwhen it comes to hardcore pub-crawling, is home tothe National, a newer indie dive bar with a mid-century Thai aesthetic: wood panelling, vintage prints and a menu featuring forgotten local spirits such as lao khao and sato (cocktails from £6; Well-known Bangkok DJs sometimes take a turn at the decks here, unannounced. • 21 of the best hotels in Bangkok Opium, above Potong restaurant, is a comfortable upmarket bar paying homage to old Chinatown dens, with apothecary drawers, chilled beats and drinks served in ceramic teacups (cocktails from £9; Try the Opium Oath, an impossible conflagration of toasted sesame, Montelobos mezcal, cucumber, citrus, agave, camomile, habanero chilli and more. Chinatown is no longer just a heritage site or a destination for foodies. It's a neighbourhood that has continued to reinvent itself while keeping its soul. For those who wander through its alleys, it offers not just a glimpse of the past but a taste of what's to come. What's your favourite neighbourhood in Bangkok? Please share your recommendations in the comments
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BLACKPINK's Lisa Hits 300 Million Views With Rockstar Music Video
Last Updated: BLACKPINK Lisa's Rockstar served as the lead single from her debut studio album Alter Ego which came out this year. BLACKPINK's Lisa is on a roll as the singer has added another major milestone to her solo journey. Her music video for Rockstar has officially crossed 300 million views on YouTube. As per Soompi, the milestone was achieved on May 19 at around 12:45 PM KST. It is her third music video to reach this mark. Before Rockstar, Lisa had hit the 300 million milestone with two other videos – her performance video for Money and the music video for Lalisa. Rockstar was originally released on June 28, 2024 through Lloud and RCA Records. It served as the lead single from her debut studio album Alter Ego which came out in 2025. The video took approximately 10 months and 21 days to reach 300 million views. The track begins with a confident tone as Lisa raps, 'Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar / Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la." The opening line seems to nod to her debut solo project Lalisa while also introducing a new rockstar persona. Although the song is in English, Lisa incorporates elements of her identity throughout the lyrics. In one line, she says, 'Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?" clearly flexing her multilingual skills. She also references her home city shouting out 'BKK" in the pre-chorus. BKK is the abbreviation for Bangkok's main airport and often used to refer to the city itself. The music video was filmed in several locations across Bangkok including Yaowarat Road. As per reports, the shoot led to a spike in tourism with fans flocking to the spots shown in the video. The video carries a cyberpunk theme while including Thai cultural elements which made it visually unique and memorable. Fashion also plays a key role in the video. Lisa raps, 'Tight dress, LV sent it" which came months after she wore an archival Louis Vuitton outfit at a fashion show marking designer Nicolas Ghesquière's 10th year at the brand. Even with all the swagger and high-fashion references, Lisa didn't forget her band – BLACKPINK. At one point, she raps, 'They call me catch and kill" which many fans connected to the group's hit 'Kill This Love." In other news, the Thai singer dropped a new music video with South African star Tyla. Titled When I'm With You, the video was released on May 16. This marks the latest visual from Alter Ego following previous releases like New Woman featuring Rosalía, Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me), Born Again with Doja Cat and RAYE, and FUTW, where Lisa steps into her alter ego, VIXI. First Published:
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
BLACKPINK have been back in the studio working on album 3
BLACKPINK have been in the studio working on a new album. LISA - who released her debut album, 'Lalisa', back in 2021 - has revealed the K-pop girl group have reunited and are busy preparing new music for their fans. In an interview with Variety, the 'White Louts' actress spilled: 'Actually, we were in the studio a few days ago. 'We're all so super excited to get back together and go on tour. We really miss the Blinks. We can't wait to see them.' The 'Sour Candy' group - completed by Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé - kick off the 'Blackpink 2025 World Tour' on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. With regards to their first album since 2022's 'Born Pink', Lisa said: 'You have to be patient about it. It's coming soon, I promise. It's about time.' Meanwhile, LISA just teamed up with Maroon 5 on the song 'Priceless'. The Adam Levine-fronted pop group have joined forces for the first time with a K-pop artist on the nostalgic track reminiscent of their early days. The music video was shot in downtown Los Angeles on 35mm film and is inspired by the film 'Mr. Mrs. Smith'. The collaboration comes ahead of the 'She Will Be Loved' hitmakers announcing their first album since 2021's 'Jordi'. Adam said: 'It's just a guitar-based song which we haven't really done in so long. It happened first for us while we were recording the album. I think it's just the purest and we are so happy to have LISA on it. The guitar intro is literally me playing into an audio message on my iPhone with an unplugged guitar. I actually got a little emotional recording 'cause it was sort of reconnecting to our roots, which a lot of our fans have been saying 'hey we want to hear that sound again.' It's been like over 20 years so I think it's time for that to return.'
Perth Now
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
BLACKPINK's Lisa wants to return to The White Lotus
BLACKPINK's Lisa would "love" to return to 'The White Lotus'. The 28-year-old star made her acting debut earlier this year in the hit HBO series, and Lisa has now admitted that she would relish the opportunity to reprise the role of Mook. Asked if she's spoken to Mike White, the show's creator, about reprising the role, Lisa told Variety: "People want to see more of a Mook. I would love to if I had the chance, but I don't want to pressure anyone." Lisa's also speculated about Mook's future, after season three of 'The White Lotus'. Asked where she thinks Mook is today, the chart-topping singer joked: "She recently went to Coachella! "I don't think she's going to stay on the island. I think she is somehow going to make it to Bangkok." Lisa shot to international stardom as a member of BLACKPINK, the chart-topping K-pop group. And the singer feels proud of what she's managed to achieve with BLACKPINK. She previously told ELLE: "When I'm onstage [with BLACKPINK], I share my energy with my members. If she gives 100, I'll give 120. We can feel each other. And I love that energy." Lisa has focused on her solo material in recent times, but she also remains committed to the girl group. She explained: "Of course we're continuing, for sure. "We're so proud of BLACKPINK, and I love BLACKPINK. It is not just because of our fans, it's for ourselves. There was no doubt. This is our life." Lisa's experience as a solo artist has helped her to become more decisive in recent years. Lisa - who released her debut album, 'Lalisa', back in 2021 - shared: "I think what I've learned from last time is me, myself, saying what I like and what I don't like. "I think that's the most important. Because if I say, 'Ah, it's okay,' [people] don't know - like, am I really okay with it? So I have to be able to say 'yes' or 'no.' Not in between." Despite this, Lisa admits she's still not good at "expressing [her] feelings". She explained: "To be honest, I'm not the type who's really good at expressing my feelings. "Lately, I feel more confident of what I think, and say it out loud."
