A new trailer for the third season of The White Lotus starring K-pop star Lisa has gone viral.
And in a surprising twist that proves the singer’s popularity, her reposting of the teaser on social media appears to be more popular than the trailer itself.
The 27-year-old Blackpink artist, real name Lalisa Manobal, will make her acting debut in the upcoming HBO series, set to release on February 16.
The series’ official trailer, available on YouTube, received 1,078,488 views after its debut on December 17.
But Lisa’s share on her Instagram, which has 105 million followers, has racked up a whopping 1,195,309 likes.
In the new series, Lisa plays a character named Mook, who works at The White Lotus resort in Thailand as a “health consultant.”
A new trailer for the third season of The White Lotus starring K-pop star Lisa has gone viral
In a surprising twist that proves the singer’s popularity, her reposting of the teaser on social media appears to be more popular than the trailer itself.
The famous singer is seen in character at the beginning of the trailer, wearing a modest hotel uniform.
She is also seen later in the preview in a more glamorous outfit, which is more in line with her familiar K-pop image.
The third season of the hit series was filmed on location in Lisa’s home country Thailand and follows a group of high-flying tourists who want to enjoy a stay in the exotic White Lotus hotel.
Based on the trailer, fans can expect plenty of intrigue as the characters try to connect with a new “spirituality and well-being.”
Few plot details are revealed in the preview, but at one point a narrator suggests that the characters might be in for a rough ride.
“Everyone runs from pain to pleasure, but when they get there, all they find is more pain,” the voice says.
Elsewhere in the video, a gun flashes on screen, followed by steamy scenes of characters falling into bed.
Longtime fans of the show will be pleased to see the return of Natasha Rothwell as spa manager Belinda Lindsey.
In the new series, Lisa plays a character called Mook, who works at the White Lotus resort in Thailand as a ‘health consultant’.
Lisa made her name as part of the four-member South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted in August 2016
Also appearing in the cast are Leftovers stars Carrie Coon and Scott Glenn, Justified actor Walton Goggins and Lost in Space actress Parker Posey.
The eight-episode, big-budget limited series will star Thai actor Dom Hetrakul, Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of the famous Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Star Trek Continues favorite Jason Isaacs.
Other stars include The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It actress Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola, who recently appeared in the Netflix hit The Perfect Couple.
The first season, set in a Hawaii White Lotus resort, spanned six episodes, while the second season, set in a Sicily White Lotus resort, spanned seven episodes.
All three seasons were created and written by former actor Mike White.
Lisa made her name as part of the four-member South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted in August 2016.
The band has not officially broken up, but all four members have started solo careers.
In September 2021, she released her debut single Lalisa, making her the first female artist to sell 736,000 copies of an album in its first week in South Korea.