Lisa, the global K-pop sensation and member of BLACKPINK, is set to make history at this year’s Oscars. She will become the first K-pop artist ever to perform on the prestigious Academy Awards stage. The Academy has officially announced that Lisa will be performing at the award ceremony, marking a significant milestone in her solo career.
Lisa’s debut performance at the Oscars will be a groundbreaking moment for the K-pop industry. As the first-ever K-pop star to take the stage at this globally celebrated event, her presence signifies the growing influence of Korean music in the international entertainment scene.
A Star-Studded Lineup
The executive producers of the 97th Academy Awards, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, confirmed the news through the official Oscars website. Lisa won’t be performing alone—she will be joined by British singer Raye and American rapper Doja Cat for a special musical act at the ceremony.
On February 7, Lisa collaborated with Doja Cat and Raye on the song Born Again, which was featured in the third season of The White Lotus, a series in which Lisa also stars. The track will be included in Lisa’s upcoming album Alter Ego.
In addition to Lisa’s performance, British actress-singer Cynthia Erivo and American singer-actress Ariana Grande are set to deliver a medley of songs from their highly anticipated film Wicked.
A Tribute to the Legends
American actress and rapper Queen Latifah will pay tribute to the film industry’s lost legends over the past year with a heartfelt musical performance. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will also take part in a choral arrangement as part of the event.
A New Approach to Oscar Performances
This year’s Oscars will feature a slightly different approach to its musical performances. Traditionally, the event showcases live renditions of the songs nominated in the Best Original Song category.
This year’s nominated songs include:
- El Mal (Emilia Pérez) – Clément Ducol, Camélia Jordana, Jacques Audiard
- Mi Camino (Emilia Pérez) – Clément Ducol, Camélia Jordana
- The Journey (The Six Triple Eight) – Diane Warren
- Like a Bird (Sing Sing) – Abraham Alexander, Adrian Quesada
- Never Too Late (Elton John: Never Too Late) – Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, Bernie Taupin
However, the Academy has not yet confirmed whether these nominated songs will be performed live at the ceremony.
Lisa’s historic performance at the Oscars will undoubtedly mark a defining moment for K-pop’s global reach, and fans around the world eagerly await this landmark event.