Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols

LISA of BLACKPINK is a proud Swiftie, and when it comes to karaoke, she has a go-to Taylor Swift hit.
In a recent Teen Vogue interview with her White Lotus co-star Tayme Thapthimthong, the Thai rapper quickly named 'You Belong With Me' as her top karaoke choice.
Despite her love for the song, LISA admitted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she preferred cheering on her castmates rather than taking the mic during their karaoke nights. 'I feel weird grabbing the mic and singing karaoke. [There's] a lot of pressure,' she shared, revealing that she preferred dancing instead.
LISA's admiration for Taylor Swift isn't new. In March 2024, she attended Swift's Eras Tour in Singapore and later gushed about the experience, calling the pop icon 'incredible' in an Elle interview.
During her Teen Vogue chat, LISA also revealed the first K-pop idols she ever looked up to, shyly admitting her love for BIGBANG, saying, 'I can't pick one because I love them all.'
The 'Rockstar' singer is currently making her acting debut in The White Lotus Season 3, where she plays Mook, a hotel employee in Thailand. Fans can catch her performance now on HBO Max.

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