Lisa is officially stepping into her rom-com era — and it’s a move that feels both unexpected and completely right.
The 28-year-old BLACKPINK superstar and The White Lotus breakout is set to lead a new romantic comedy for Netflix, marking her first starring role in the genre and another major milestone in her rapidly expanding acting career. According to Deadline, the film reunites Lisa with The White Lotus executive producer David Bernard and pairs her with acclaimed screenwriter Katie Silberman, whose work on Booksmart and Set It Up helped redefine modern studio rom-coms for a new generation.
Sources close to the project revealed that the idea for the film was born organically while Lisa and Bernard were working together on The White Lotus. The two reportedly developed the premise on set “after bonding over their shared appreciation for Notting Hill,” the beloved 1999 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
Notting Hill famously followed a global movie star who unexpectedly falls in love with a quiet bookstore owner, only to find their relationship complicated by fame, scrutiny, and public perception — themes that feel particularly resonant for someone like Lisa, whose life has unfolded largely in the public eye.
For Lisa, the project represents another evolution in a career that has steadily expanded beyond music. As a member of BLACKPINK, she helped redefine the global reach of K-pop, becoming one of the most recognizable pop stars of her generation. In recent years, she has parlayed that success into fashion dominance — serving as a global ambassador for luxury brands — and now, increasingly, into acting.
Her role in The White Lotus introduced her to a broader audience as a performer capable of subtlety and restraint, earning praise for her screen presence and natural charisma. That performance made clear she wasn’t approaching acting as a side project, but as a craft she intends to take seriously.
As of now, no additional casting details or release timeline have been announced. What is clear, however, is that this film positions Lisa at an interesting intersection of pop stardom, prestige television credibility, and mainstream film appeal.
