From Pop Icon to Action Star: LISA’s Big Leap into Tygo

In a move that’s shaking up both the KPOP and action-movie universes, LISA of BLACKPINK has officially signed on to star in the upcoming film,Tygo, part of the sprawling Extraction cinematic universe. As soon as the news dropped, it started fueling major buzz.

This isn’t Lisa dipping a toe into acting like she did in White Lotus. Tygo will mark her first feature-film role, and not just any film, but a high-stakes, full-on action thriller.

What We Know So Far: Tygo’s Premise & Production

• Storyline: Tygo centers on the character Tygo (portrayed by Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee), a former child soldier turned mercenary. After a covert operation goes wrong, Tygo plunges into Korea’s criminal underworld on a revenge mission.

• Lisa’s Role: Lisa joins as Lia (some early coverage calls her “Ria”), described as Tygo’s longtime friend and unwavering ally, someone who shares a dangerous past and now becomes part of his mission team.

• Creative Power Behind the Scenes: The film is being produced by AGBO, the company behind several major action and superhero blockbusters, alongside Tygo’s own production house, Big Punch Pictures.

• The screenplay is by Cha Woo-jin, and direction is by Lee Sang-yong, known for helming brutal, kinetic action films such as The Roundup.

Studio heads promise that Tygo will inject a “distinctly Korean identity” into the global Extraction universe — more than just a geographical pivot, this aims to fuse Korean cinematic flavor with blockbuster-scale spectacle.

The Power Trio: Why This Cast Hits Hard

Ma Dong-seok aka Don Lee: Veteran action titan in his own right, Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) is no stranger to tough roles and big fights. He’s known internationally for his work in films like Train to Busan and the global blockbuster Eternals. In Tygo he isn’t just starring, he’s producing, too, positioning himself as a creative force steering this Korean-inflected chapter of Extraction.

Lisa: Though rookie-ish in film, LISA already took her first acting steps in 2025’s third season of The White Lotus. That experience, paired with her commanding stage presence and global fanbase, sets the stage for a breakout performance. The role of Lia invites a combination of emotional weight and action-ready edge.

Lee Jin‑wook: Lee Jin-wook rounds out the trio as the bad-guy counterpart: he’ll play Arman Choi, the crime-boss who stands in Tygo’s way. Lee is no stranger to intense Netflix fare, with credits including smash hits like Squid Game and Sweet Home, so his casting adds serious gravitas and menace to the film.

What This Means for Lisa and for the Extraction Universe

For Lisa, Tygo isn’t just a career milestone, it’s a declaration: “I belong on the big screen.” It’s a daring leap from music icons to the adrenaline-fueled world of action cinema.

For the Extraction franchise, Tygo signals a bold expansion. The original films (led by Chris Hemsworth) carved out their niche with globe-trotting rescues and gritty mercenary tales. With Tygo, we’re zooming in: a story rooted in Korea, told through its stars, steeped in its cultural and cinematic tone, a local heart with global wings.

What We’re Excited About

• Watching LISA transform into Lia, will the K-pop powerhouse prove she has what it takes to hold her own in a high-octane thriller?

• Seeing the synergy of East and West: Korean filmmaking craftsmanship mixed with global franchise vibes and a dash of crossover star power.

• Experiencing a “fresh bloodline” within Extraction: new characters, new conflicts, new emotional stakes, this could redefine what fans expect from the series going forward.

For fans of KPOP, global cinema, and high-impact action, Tygo doesn’t just feel like a movie, it feels like a moment, a massive moment for Asian cinema.