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Thai K-pop star Lalisa Manoban, acclaimed as Lisa from BLACKPINK, has been named to the host committee for the Met Gala 2026. This prestigious appointment places her among an illustrious group of cultural icons set to shape next year’s gala. The announcement signals Lisa’s growing influence in the fashion industry alongside her musical success.

 

The Met Gala, renowned for its star-studded guest list and avant-garde themes, will be held on May 4, 2026. The event will feature the theme “Costume Art,” aligning with an exhibition curated by Andrew Bolton for The Met’s Costume Institute, focusing on fashion as an art form. Lisa joins an elite committee including Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman, tennis star Venus Williams, and music icon Beyoncé, who returns after ten years.

 

Anthony Vaccarello, the creative director of Saint Laurent, and Zoë Kravitz, an actress and model, will also co-chair the gala. The full host committee boasts diverse figures across entertainment and arts, including Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, and Sam Smith. This highlights the Met Gala’s commitment to merging fashion with broader cultural narratives.

 

Lisa’s appointment underscores her status as a global fashion and cultural influencer. Recently, she was also named Thailand’s tourism ambassador, a role aimed at boosting the nation's cultural presence globally. Her diverse achievements exemplify her versatility and reach across different sectors.

 

Looking ahead, the 2026 Met Gala is set to make history, pairing garments with historical artworks to explore the relationship between fashion and art. This promises a visually and culturally enriching experience for attendees. The exhibition will debut in the newly opened Condé M. Nast Galleries, enhancing the allure of this significant event, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways

• Lisa of BLACKPINK joins a prestigious lineup as a Met Gala 2026 host.
• The theme “Costume Art” will explore fashion's artistic relationship.
• Lisa's influence expands as she becomes Thailand's tourism ambassador.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-11

 

 

 

Only care if she can get me a ticket...

new minister of entertainment...

12 minutes ago, DTL2014 said:

new minister of entertainment...

 

 

She could be Minister of anything as far as I am concerned.

 

 

Go Lisa................

She's fantastic. A Thai global superstar.

I've never seen her look less Asian than in this photo. I definitely see what the fuss is about. 

Lisa at least in this picture, looks like some of that perky youth is beginning to wear off like it always does in young hot women...

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

Lisa at least in this picture, looks like some of that perky youth is beginning to wear off like it always does in young hot women...

 

Thank goodness that doesn't happen with us men