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Blackpink member Lisa is set to trade her mic for mayhem as she makes her film debut. On Friday (Dec 5), streaming platform Netflix announced its new project Tygo, an upcoming action film set in its Extraction universe. Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manobal, will star in the film alongside Train To Busan actor Don Lee, in the title role, as well as Squid Game's Lee Jin-uk. This marks the first-ever major film role for Lisa, who made her acting debut early this year with The White Lotus.
The original Extraction films, starring Australian actor and Thor star Chris Hemsworth, stand as some of Netflix's most successful movies – having drawn in hundreds of millions of viewers.
The upcoming movie follows Tygo (Don Lee), a former child soldier turned mercenary who embarks on a revenge mission through Korea’s underworld after a mission gone wrong and is set to blend "high-octane action with emotional depth".
It is set to be written by Cha Woo-jin and directed by Lee Sang-yong. Tygo will be co-produced by AGBO, the independent film studio co-founded by Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
In a statement, Don Lee, 54, said that he is thrilled that Tygo is "finally moving into production".
"Tygo brings a distinctly Korean identity into the global Extraction universe. We can’t wait to unleash its explosive energy on audiences worldwide," said Lee.
Don Lee at a table read for Tygo. (Photo: Netflix)
Lisa said that she is "so honoured" to be part of Tygo and is "grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such incredible actors".
"Being in an action film has always been a dream of mine, and for my first movie role to be in such an exciting project is truly a dream come true," said the 28-year-old.
Blackpink member Lisa at a table read for Tygo. (Photo: Netflix)
A fan of the Extraction franchise, Lee Jin-uk, 44, said that he is "especially excited and grateful" to be working with Don Lee and Lisa.
"I’ll do my very best to present a film that lives up to your expectations."
The news of Lisa's involvement in Tygo comes days after the conclusion of Blackpink's sold-out three-night concert at Singapore's National Stadium, as part of the quartet's ongoing Deadline world tour.
In an Instagram post on Thursday (Dec 4) night, the Thai singer-rapper praised fans in Singapore, calling the country "one of the loudest cities" she's visited – a 180-degree turn from the opening night of the Singapore leg, which saw Blackpink member Rose calling the audience "shy" several times.
