LISA Reveals the ‘Little Love Letter’ to ‘Part of Her Family’ in Her ‘Fortnite’ Collab
K-pop sensation LISA is set to make waves in the gaming world as she becomes the latest Icon for **Fortnite Festival** Season 12, launching on **November 29**. This collaboration is part of the **Starlux Music Pass**, which will feature LISA in an exclusive in-game headlining performance, alongside a range of outfits, accessories, and music from her debut solo album, **Alter Ego**. Fans can look forward to experiencing her artistic vision as she integrates elements of her personal life and creativity into the game. In a recent interview with *Billboard*, LISA expressed her excitement about merging music, gaming, and fashion, stating, “Fortnite is the perfect place for all of that,” highlighting her passion for reaching fans in innovative ways.
What sets this collaboration apart is LISA’s personal touch, especially her tribute to her beloved cats. In the game’s trailer, which dropped on **November 24**, her pet cat Louis is featured as a Back Bling, riding along on her back as she navigates through the Fortnite universe. This heartfelt inclusion reflects LISA’s desire to incorporate a piece of her life into the gaming experience, echoing sentiments shared by other artists who have previously collaborated with Fortnite, such as Ariana Grande. LISA also took an active role in the creative process, working closely with the Fortnite team on everything from art direction to song selection. She has curated a dynamic mix of tracks from **Alter Ego**, including “Rockstar,” “New Woman,” and “FUTW (Vixi Solo Version),” each chosen to reflect different moods and energies that resonate with her artistic persona.
As the first member of BLACKPINK to collaborate with Fortnite, LISA is paving the way for her bandmates, expressing her hope to see them join her in the game. She envisions a future where all four members can come together as a group within the Fortnite universe, showcasing their unique styles and talents. With her vibrant personality and creative flair, LISA’s Fortnite debut promises to be a thrilling experience for fans, blending her music with the excitement of gaming in a way that celebrates both art forms. As the launch date approaches, anticipation builds for what LISA and Fortnite will bring to the gaming community.
LISA
has been on a mission — and it comes to completion on Saturday, Nov. 29, when she launches as
Fortnite Festival
season 12’s Icon. As part of the Starlux Music Pass, the
BLACKPINK
singer-rapper’s collab will offer an in-game virtual headlining performance, as well as outfits, accessories and music from her solo debut album,
Alter Ego
, available as Jam Tracks.
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“I’m always looking for fun, new ways to reach my fans, and I love when music, gaming and fashion mix together,” she tells
Billboard
. “
Fortnite
is the perfect place for all of that. I had so much fun creating my outfit designs, based on the different characters from my album
Alter Ego
, and making sure everything was personal and authentic!”
In fact, the star — who portrayed hotel employee Mook in season three of the HBO hit
The White Lotus
this year — took an extra step to make her contribution to season 12 of
Fortnite Festival
extra personal. And eagle-eyed fans may have caught the tribute when the trailer for the game’s new season dropped on Nov. 24.
“When
Fortnite
asked me what I wanted in this collab, I immediately thought of my cats,” LISA reveals. “My pets are such a big part of my life, and so the Back Bling is a little love letter to Louis! It’s my way of bringing a part of my family into
Fortnite
.”
In the trailer, her beloved furry pal rides on her back as LISA cruises around on a motorcycle, as well as when she’s showing off her moves on the main stage.
“I love how creative everyone gets with their collabs, and the best part is seeing people bring a piece of themselves into the game,” she says of other artists — Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Eminem and Mariah Carey, among many more — who have worked with
Fortnite
. “Ariana Grande included her pet as a Back Bling, which I thought was so cute!” (The “Thank U, Next” singer’s porcine pal, Piggy Smallz, was
featured in 2021
.)
LISA also details her level of involvement in this
Fortnite
collab and her thinking process behind her choices. “I got to work with the
Fortnite
team, from the art direction to song selection. For songs, I wanted a good mix coming from
Alter Ego
,” she shares of the music from the album, which debuted at No. 7 on the
Billboard 200
in March. “’Rockstar” is for the attitude, ‘New Woman’ for a bold and confident energy, ‘FUTW (Vixi Solo Version)’ for a moody vibe.
“We also used the real dances in emotes, too,” she adds. “The FUTW and Rockstar emotes are very similar to the actual music videos. The Rockstar emote even has a motorcycle as part of it.”
The star notes that the collaboration really allowed her creativity to soar, and reveals one of her favorite parts of the collab. “What I love about
Fortnite
is that you can create anything,” she gushes. “I really wanted to show the bold attitude of
Alter Ego
for this collab. The FUTW emote was definitely a highlight for me! Adding those flash accents made every dance move feel exciting.”
Though LISA is far from the first musician to work with
Fortnite
, she is the first member of BLACKPINK to do so. And while the singer-rapper didn’t say who she’d like to be a Fortnite Festival Icon next, she does want to see all her bandmates do it — perhaps even as a group. She enthuses: “Those are my girls, and it’d be so cool to see all of us together in
Fortnite
!”
