Lisa joining the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony is drawing major attention in Korea, with many fans looking back at the rare moments K-pop artists have appeared on football’s biggest global stage. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed through his official account that Lisa will perform at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles alongside artists including Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla. The Thai K-pop star is also reportedly preparing music for an official World Cup soundtrack with Anitta, Rema and Brazilian music duo Tropkillaz. The announcement marks another milestone for K-pop’s growing global influence, as Lisa becomes only the third K-pop artist to perform at a FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Before her, Jung Kook became the first solo K-pop artist to headline a World Cup opening ceremony in 2022, performing the official soundtrack “Dreamers” alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Jung Kook’s performance was widely celebrated online at the time, with clips from the ceremony spreading rapidly across social media and he

CNN launched a new four-part documentary series, “K-Everything,” exploring the creative power and historical journey of Korean culture from its traditional origins to its current global dominance, with Hyundai Motor as the project's sole sponsor. CNN said it decided to develop the documentary, which began airing Saturday, to showcase the underlying forces behind Korea’s cultural rise. The documentary series covers various aspects of the Korean wave including music, film, food and beauty. It highlights how Korea’s unique history and experiences have shaped a cultural movement that now leads global trends. The project is produced and hosted by Daniel Dae Kim, a Hollywood actor and producer known for his roles in major television series and films. Kim leads the audience through the evolution of Korean media and its rise to the world stage. The first episode focuses on K-pop, featuring global stars such as Psy, Taeyang and Jeon Somi to discuss the growth of the industry and the power of global fandoms. The second episode examines the film and drama industry through conversations with

Blackpink's Lisa will take the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the US next month, becoming the first female artist from a K-pop group to perform at the event. According to The Athletic on Friday, the Thai singer has signed a performance agreement with FIFA for the tournament's opening festivities. She is expected to appear ahead of the US-Paraguay match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, alongside Katy Perry, Future and DJ Sanjoy. Her appearance will mark the second