While some have only just recently been introduced to Lalisa Manoban, a.k.a. Lalisa Manobal, thanks to her role as Mook in The White Lotus, many know her simply as Lisa, the singer, dancer and rapper who has been shining as part of the K-pop girl group Blackpink since 2016.

The new season of The White Lotus features the acting debut of a K-pop idol with Blackpink's Lisa. Creator and writer Mike White reveals why he was initially hesitant to add the Thai superstar to his cast.