Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa, is set to create history! The Thai rapper, dancer, and global sensation from BLACKPINK is set to become the first K-pop artist ever to perform live at the Oscars. With her highly anticipated stage debut at the 97th Academy Awards, Lisa’s presence will mark a monumental milestone for K-pop’s influence on the global stage. Keep reading to know what awaits at the Oscars stage!
Lisa’s historic Oscars performance
Lisa’s much-anticipated performance at the Oscars 2025 will feature her latest song, 'Born Again,' which was pre-released on February 7, as part of her upcoming full-length album, 'ALTER EGO.' The stage will be further electrified by rapper Doja Cat and singer RAYE, who collaborated on the song and will join Lisa for this special performance. This marks the first-ever live performance of Born Again, making the event even more thrilling for fans worldwide.
The Academy announced the news via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, sharing a brief clip featuring the three global superstars. The caption read, "Three global superstars. One epic #Oscars moment. Doja Cat, LISA of Blackpink, and RAYE take the stage for a showstopping celebration of cinema. Watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 2, at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu, with Conan O’Brien hosting. Expect the unexpected—only at the Oscars.”
Lisa’s performance is expected to be one of the highlights of the evening, alongside other exciting musical acts. 'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are also slated to perform, along with the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Lisa’s fans, known as Blinks, have been beaming over the announcement, flooding social media with their excitement and admiration. One fan wrote on X, "wdym Lisa is attending the Oscars and even performing there... this girl just keeps getting bigger and bigger 😭😭😭😭"
Another commented, "Remember how we just used to joke about Lisa’s outfit in Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes in 2024 looking like Oscar’s golden trophy? Now in 2025 #LISA will be performing at the Oscars. We all manifested this."
All about the Oscars 2025
The Academy Awards, the most prestigious night in the film industry, will take place at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will be broadcasted live on ABC, starting at 7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific on March 2. For global fans, the broadcast will be available at 5:30 AM IST on March 3.
This year, the Academy Awards will be hosted by renowned late-night talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien.
In a first, the Oscars will also be streamed live on Hulu, making it more accessible than ever. Additionally, viewers can catch the show on platforms like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV, as per media reports.
