{"id":536619,"date":"2026-07-21T09:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/536619\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:13:21","slug":"documentary-about-lisa-always-lalisa-to-premiere-at-toronto-international-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/536619\/","title":{"rendered":"Documentary About LISA, \u2018Always Lalisa,\u2019 To Premiere At Toronto International Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: LISA performs during the Opening Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier – FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

FIFA via Getty Images<\/p>\n

LISA has been keeping busy with both BLACKPINK and her solo career since creating her entertainment company, LLOUD, in 2024. The Thai singer started 2024 with a bang \u2013 filming the third season of HBO\u2019s White Lotus, which was shot in Thailand between February and August. She then released three solo tracks, \u201cRockstar,\u201d \u201cNew Woman (featuring Rosalia), and \u201cMoonlit Floor,<\/a>\u201d and made appearances on the MTV VMAs, Global Citizen Festival, and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.<\/p>\n

In 2025, in between her BLACKPINK touring schedules, LISA (full name: Lalisa Manoban) released her solo album, celebrated HBO\u2019s White Lotus premiere of her acting debut, her debut at the Met Gala, her solo performance at Coachella, signed to the talent agency WME, and was announced to make her film debut starring alongside Don Lee and Lee Jin-wook in Tygo.<\/p>\n

In 2026, LISA is set to star as the lead of a Notting Hill-esque romantic comedy<\/a> this year, have a concert residency (\u201cViva La Lisa\u201d<\/a>) at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Nov. 13-14 and Nov. 27-28, and perform her collaborative song for the World Cup opening show, \u201cGoals\u201d (with Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian singer Rema).<\/p>\n

Now, LISA will have another first \u2013 her first solo documentary, Always Lalisa, set to premiere at this year\u2019s Toronto International Film Festival<\/a> (TIFF). Directed by Sue Kim (Apple TV+\u2019s The Last of the Sea Women), the 97-minute film chronicles LISA\u2019s year as she steps away from BLACKPINK to focus on her solo career \u2013 acting, music, and more. It also gives a view of her life outside the spotlight. Produced by Sony Music Vision, Always Lalisa will be part of the gala program this year.<\/p>\n

According to the film\u2019s description, the documentary will follow LISA post-YG contract \u2013 creating LLOUD \u2013 and \u201csteps away from BLACKPINK for a year of independence. With the clock ticking before her return to the group, LISA confronts the fear and pressure of launching a solo career, pursuing acting, and building a brand, while yearning to maintain a personal life beyond the spotlight.\u201d<\/p>\n

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Lisa attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Getty Images<\/p>\n

Kim posted about the announcement <\/a>on Instagram (now private), telling her followers how thrilled she is to announce the feature documentary about LISA that she directed and produced, and the premiere at TIFF. She notes, \u201cI’m so grateful to all of my extraordinary and uber-talented collaborators on this project. I will have so much more to say about the incredible gang of co-conspirators I was blessed to work and travel the world with as we share more details about the film. But for now, I’d like to thank the amazing programming team at TIFF for including us in this year’s Gala Presentation lineup, as well as our friends and partners at Sony Music Vision, RCA Records, tremolodocs, and Team LLOUD! See you in Toronto!\u201d<\/p>\n

As of right now, there is no additional information available about the film or a planned release date. The festival runs September 10-20 in Toronto, Canada. The LISA-based documentary, Always Lalisa, is directed by Sue Kim, produced by Sony Music Vision in association with RCA Records, Tremolo Productions, Salt Water Productions, and LLOUD CO. The film will be offered in English, Korean, and Thai.<\/p>\n