Global icon Lalisa Manobal, a member of BLACKPINK, is set for a landmark moment for K-pop on one of Hollywood’s biggest stages. Lalisa Manobal, who is part of the four-member group alongside Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé, will appear as a presenter at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. The live show airs January 11 at 8 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+, with international streams and broadcasts following soon after.
Golden Globes debut puts Lisa in the spotlight
CBS and Paramount+ say the Golden Globe Awards will air live in the United States on 11 January at 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT. Viewers across Asia can stream the show on January 12 at 10 AM KST, while fans in India can watch at 6:30 AM IST. The announcement sparked huge excitement because Lalisa Manobal is set to make history as the first K-pop artist and the first Thai actor to present at the Golden Globes.The appearance places her at the center of one of the most-watched nights in global entertainment. She will not just attend as a guest. She will take the stage as a presenter. Fans have described the moment as a proud chapter in ‘HERSTORY,’ celebrating her rise on a platform that has long focused on Western talent.
A global career that keeps expanding
As a member of BLACKPINK, Lalisa Manobal has carried her music and performances across borders. In recent years, she has pushed even further as a solo artist. Her releases set records and drew huge attention, and she has become a familiar face in fashion and wider pop culture. Her Golden Globes role highlights how far she has come. It also shows that major stages are opening up to global artists and treating them as part of the main event.Online reaction came fast, and it hit hard. Fans posted messages full of pride, admiration, and disbelief. Many said it felt personal to watch her carry both K-pop and Thailand onto a stage this big. Others pointed to her as proof that talent travels. She showed up, owned the moment, and stood comfortably beside Hollywood’s biggest names.For younger fans and aspiring performers, her Golden Globes debut sends a clear message. Big stages are not reserved for one country or one industry. International artists can step onto major award show stages and belong there. They do not show up as visitors. They shape the night and take their place at the centre of it.