Besides being one of the most successful K-pop girl groups, BLACKPINK is also among those bands whose members have gone on to attain major success as solo artists. From acting to music, the quartet has impressively shown their individual strengths, and the group’s lead rapper and youngest member, Lisa (originally Lalisa Manobal), is no exception. As Lisa and her fellow members head to their Deadline World Tour, we rank some of the best onstage looks of Lisa that remain iconic to this day.
After a long wait, BLACKPINK finally performed together again as a quartet at their Deadline tour, which kicked off on July 5, 2025, at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. While it remains unclear if the group will be releasing a new album anytime soon, fans will be treated to an all-new single, which will be released on the first night of their upcoming tour. In the past year, as group activities remained on hold, all members of BLACKPINK dropped some interesting solo projects and among them was Lisa’s debut solo album Alter Ego, which was released in February this year. Complete with 15 new tracks and collaborations from Megan Thee Stallion, Future, Tyla and more, the album has been well-received, and recently, Lisa also performed her energetic numbers at 2025 Coachella.
From delivering hits like “Thunder”, “FXCK UP THE WORLD” at the Valley Music Festival to joining Doja Cat and Raye for a James Bond tribute medley at the 2025 Oscars, Lisa has shown not only her amazing vocal prowess but also her sartorial elegance. Between awards show performances and her tour outfits, check out a ranking of the best onstage looks of BLACKPINK’s Lisa.
Ranked: Best onstage looks of BLACKPINK’s Lisa
Mugler ensemble at the Global Citizen Festival
Nailing red carpet fashion seems easy compared to onstage looks, but if you are Lisa, both seem easy to achieve. Who said couture fashion is meant only for red carpets? Taking over the stage at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, Lisa made heads turn with her custom Mugler ensemble. Wearing a rhinestone-embroidered semi-sheer bodysuit in shades of silver and yellow, she packed on the edgy rockstar energy with a black leather vest layered over the top and matching fingerless leather gloves on each arm. The stunning look was completed with calf-high black patent leather boots. In terms of her solo performances, this is one of the best onstage looks rocked by the “Rockstar” singer.
Coachella fashion
Lisa worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for her 2025 Coachella and brought some theatrical pop energy to the stage. Among the variety of looks that she donned at the music festival, her bejewelled corset top and pleated mini skirt by Off-White was a standout outfit that brought a fun cheerleader-uniform energy. In addition to this, she also wowed the crowd with an Asher Levine bodysuit that came with a futuristic vibe and added to the drama as it lit up with glowing LED lights.
Not to mention, the red-scaled catsuit that looked beyond chic and even brought out an action star, Charlie’s Angels-esque energy with it. Making a statement with not one but three amazing onstage looks, Lisa made the Coachella attendees not only dance to her tunes but also vibe with her fashion choices.
VMAs 2024
After walking the MTV VMAs 2024 red carpet in a simplistic cream Mugler gown with a metallic neckline, Lisa went for three outfit changes in the evening, and these included her eye-catching onstage look custom-made by Chrome Hearts. The Thai rapper took to the stage wearing a red leather high-slit skort consisting of silver embellishments and matched it with a fringe corset top. The layered look also included a black velvet bodice covered in shiny red motifs and matching red leather gloves. With Lisa belting out her hit tracks like “Rockstar” and “New Woman” during her performance, her onstage look perfectly captured the songs’ rebellious pop star aura.
Oscars 2025
Lisa made history as she became the first K-pop artist to perform at the Oscars. The BLACKPINK rapper took to the stage to perform a tribute to the Bond franchise and kicked things off by singing a portion of “Live and Let Die” from the 1973 Bond film of the same name. Arriving on the stage in a black, flowy ensemble, Lisa tapped designer Rahul Mishra’s design for the iconic evening. She wore the ‘Gaian Genesis’ black tonal velvet dress, with black embroidery and a slit on one side, from Mishra’s Spring Couture 2025 collection. Standing out with its intricate embroidery and a dramatic red satin underlining, the outfit made for an apt choice for the 007 tribute and captured Lisa in a sultry Bond girl aesthetic.
New Year’s Eve performance at ICONSIAM
Lisa welcomed 2025 with a blast as she delivered a New Year’s Eve countdown performance at ICONSIAM in Thailand. Serenading her home crowd with her biggest hits, the exhilarating performance left fans in a joyous mood as they welcomed the new year by dancing to her bangers. In addition to delivering an energetic act, Lisa also gave some serious fashion goals with her fiery red outfit. The singer rocked a bedazzling two-piece ensemble custom-made by The Blonds — a New York-based brand. Sporting the sequinned outfit, the rapper dazzled the crowd with an iconic performance of her hit songs, including “Lalisa.”
Fan Meet tour in Jakarta
In November 2024, Lisa held a fan meet tour in Jakarta and made the special event a memorable one as she sweetly interacted with them, posed with finger hearts and also performed a few songs. As she kicked off the fun evening with a performance of one of her most successful solo tracks – “LaLisa”, the singer arrived on stage wearing a metallic red outfit. The striking look consisted of a full-sleeved bodysuit with cutouts on the side and a turtleneck. Giving an extra edge to the outfit was also the black micro-mini skirt with lace-up and a belt that she wore over the bodysuit. Letting her hair down, sporting her signature curtain bangs and soft curls, Lisa completed this spectacular look with a gorgeous pair of mid-calf boots.
Born Pink tour Mexico
BLACKPINK sent BLINKs in a frenzy when they embarked on the Born Pink tour in 2022 and delivered 36 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. During their stop in Mexico, Lisa took to the stage in one of her best onstage looks, wearing an elegant feather bodysuit from Rokh’s Spring 2022 collection. While the feathers brought out a glamorous diva side to the outfit, the shimmery bodysuit also promised a party vibe. This wardrobe pick also aptly captured the rapper’s confident and charismatic persona.
Custom look for New Jersey performance
Yet another stunning outfit that ranks among Lisa’s best onstage looks is this pink custom piece by Manmade Skins. The singer donned this eye-catching corset and ruffled harness skirt during BLACKPINK’s Born Pink tour in the USA. It is one of the best looks worn by Lisa during the tour run and blended perfectly with the concert’s theme. There isn’t any style that Lisa can’t pull off, and this harness dress is exemplary of that. Crafted with vegan leather, this dazzling outfit from the New York-based brand brings out a bold and edgy side of Lisa.
Lisa’s sequinned outfit from Paco Rabanne
BLACKPINK’s Deadline tour may be on its way, but we are still not over the striking looks of Lisa as well as the other members from their Born Pink tour. While making the Berlin BLINKs dance to their tracks, Lisa embraced the city’s techno-disco aesthetic by opting for this stunning sequinned number from Paco Rabanne. Consisting of a gold and silver heart-shaped assemblage, the dazzling two-piece is among the best onstage looks of Lisa, given the radiant energy it brought to her performance.
(Main and featured images: Lisa/Instagram)
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