Mook From White Lotus Is Even More Gorgeous In Real Life
"The White Lotus" is back. And, amidst the star-studded cast is Lisa Manobal, also known as Lisa, who plays Mook. Before her acting debut, Lisa was already an international icon as a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. Now, the K-pop sensation has brought her presence to the screen as Mook. She effortlessly fits into this show, known for its luxury resort settings around the world, with characters serving looks to recreate for your next vacation with a side of thrilling drama.
Her life before Mook was anything but ordinary, as Lisa was busy headlining music festivals, going on world tours, and being a global ambassador to some of the most famous luxury fashion brands like Celine and BVLGARI. With more than 100 million Instagram followers, the global superstar has become one of the most influential celebrities of our time. Oh, and did we mention that her first full-set solo album, "Alter Ego," debuted as a top-selling album in the U.S.?
In an interview with TVLine, the star admitted that despite staying at hotels all around the world constantly, she wasn't sure how she should act as the employee of one. So, when she landed the job, she said, "I tried to catch ... when I go to a hotel and see the staff ... where they put their hands ... how they talk to the guests. They love small talk." She said these observations became valuable insight to her that helped her bring Mook to life.
Lisa's style in real life gives chic and effortlessly cool city girl vibes
In the series, Mook is never really seen in casual, everyday clothing. She's either in her hotel employee uniform or the stunning Thai traditional costume she wore on stage. While Mook's wardrobe is very simple, Lisa's style exudes effortlessly cool city girl vibes. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, she described her everyday style and said, "I usually wear boxy tops and denim pants and carry a mini bag. It's comfortable, but it still looks stylish."
Off-duty, Lisa loves combinations and balance — high fashion with streetwear, feminine with sporty, and classic staples with trendy pieces. She's the type of gal to style crop tops with an oversized blazer and sick sneakers, and she also loves her monochromatic looks. Her casual fits, like when she iconically styled Agolde cargo pants and a Vaquera graphic top with Nike dunks and a Chrome Hearts beanie to play pool, are so iconic that her fans have dedicated an Instagram account to her best looks, and the account has amassed over 180,000 followers.
While her off-duty styles are stylishly laid-back, her glam looks for the red carpet and performances scream luxe glam. Her stunning look for the premiere of the third season of "The White Lotus" was simply as magical as that of her co-star, Aimee Lou Wood. The pop star wore a custom Miss Sohee gown and accessorized it with the BVLGARI Florever Ring, which was fitting as the ambassador to the luxury jewelry house.