Blackpink singer Lisa says she will ‘forever cherish’ the moment she was awarded an honorary MBE

Blackpink’s Lalisa Manoban said she will ‘forever cherish’ the moment she received an honorary MBE from King Charles III in a gushing Instagram post.

The K-pop star, 26 – who goes by Lisa – shared an excited photo of herself holding up the award, seemingly moments after the investiture ceremony which took place at Buckingham Palace last week.

The idol – who is originally from Thailand, and is known for her skills in rapping and dancing – posed for a smiling selfie in a chic strapless grey dress, adorned with a cape, from clothing brand Asava.

She teamed the look with white leather pumps from Stuart Weitzman and a BVLGARI watch, styling her raven tresses into a sophisticated half-up half-down look.

Other glamorous snaps in the carousel showed the star glamorously posing in what looked like a luxurious waiting room and a private car.

‘So deeply honored to be a part of this great moment,’ Lisa wrote in a post to more than 98.9 million followers on Instagram.

‘I would have never imagined standing here receiving an Honorary MBE so thank you and will forever cherish this moment.’

King Charles awarded the girl group Blackpink with honourary MBEs earlier this weel.

The monarch, 75, appeared to be in high spirits as he held an Investiture, in the presence of The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady, during their official State Visit to the United Kingdom.

He invested the Blackpink members as Honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs), in recognition of the band’s role as COP26 Advocates for the COP26 Summit in Glasgow 2021. 

The group – which in March became the most streamed female band on Spotify – also had the UK in a frenzy when it performed at BST Hyde Park in the summer.

Blackpink were first appointed by the UK Government as COP26 Advocates in January 2021. Non-UK citizens can be considered for an honour for their work within the UK. 

The group released a series of videos aimed at encouraging young people to learn more about climate change, which resulted – the government says – in ‘significantly increased engagement’ with the Summit from a young audience.

King Charles III awarded the girl group Blackpink with honourary MBEs at Buckingham Palace earlier this month

The idol – who is originally from Thailand, and is known for her skills in rapping and dancing – posed in a chic strapless grey dress, adorned with a cape, from clothing brand asava

Other glamorous snaps in the carousel showed the star glamorously posing in what looked like a luxurious waiting room and a private car

Blackpink ‘s Lalisa Manoban said she will ‘forever cherish’ the moment she received an honourary MBE from King Charles III in a gushing Instagram post

The band have subsequently been appointed as global Ambassadors for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Arriving at the palace in an array of grey and black outfits, decidedly more demure than their usual provocative look, the girls lined up and were each presented by smiling Charles with their medals in the 1844 Room.

And it would appear the Royal Family are big fans. 

Charles appeared delighted to give the girls their honourary MBE’s, in a video shared by the royal family on X. 

And earlier, a social media clip in front of the Palace captured the moment the Coldstream Guards Band played a rendition of DDU-DU DDU-DU – one of Blackpink’s biggest hits.

After receiving their honours, the girls then posed for official photographs including one with The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady, who were on hand to witness the moment. 

Korean culture has experienced an explosion in popularity with its music, known as K-pop, becoming a global youth phenomenon.

Alongside bands such as BTS, Blackpink are at the vanguard of the genre, smashing records including becoming the most subscribed and viewed music artist on YouTube and having the highest-grossing tour by a female group.

With dual New Zealand citizenship, Rosé’s MBE is classed as ‘substantive’ (as opposed to just Honorary, which goes to foreign nationals) because she is a national of a British realm where the monarch is also head of state.

The group was also in attendance at Tuesday’s state banquet – where the King honoured them in his speech. 

Speaking to more than 300 state banquet attendees, he welcomed them with a smattering of Korean: ‘Yeong-gug-e osin geos-eul hwan-yeonghabnida [Welcome to Britain].’

The monarch appeared to be in high spirits as he held an Investiture for the band at Buckingham Palace, in the presence of The President of the Republic of Korea and the First Lady, during their official State Visit to the United Kingdom

Dressed to impress: The group was also in attendance at Tuesday’s state banquet – where the King honoured them in his speech

Marking the 140th anniversary of Korea’s diplomatic relationship with the UK, the king described it as a ‘partnership in which close personal connections, fostered over many decades, have blossomed into a real sense of affection, or jeong, between our societies at so many levels’.

The king highlighted the ‘remarkable journey’ Korea has taken into span of his lifetime, saying: ‘Koreans have created a miracle.

‘Even at the time of my last visit, that journey was clearly just beginning. The Republic of Korea’s drive and energy continued apace, and with it, the impact on British lives. From fridges and flatscreens to smartphones and semiconductors, it is clear that the model of industrial efficiency I glimpsed in Seoul thirty years ago has become the epitome of technological creativity today. ‘

Highlighting the ‘artistic creativity’ of the country, he also praised the explosion of Korean culture.

Alongside bands such as BTS, Blackpink are at the vanguard of the genre, smashing records including becoming the most subscribed and viewed music artist on YouTube and having the highest-grossing tour by a female group

Korean culture has experienced an explosion in popularity with its music, known as K-pop, becoming a global youth phenomenon

Marking the 140th anniversary of Korea’s diplomatic relationship with the UK, the king described it as a ‘partnership in which close personal connections

Charles opted for a traditional black tuxedo adorned with medals. Pictured with South Korea’s President and First Lady

‘Korea has matched Danny Boyle with Bong Joon-ho, James Bond with Squid Game, and the Beatles’ Let It Be with BTS’s Dynamite,’ he said.

He also praised Korea’s commitment to the environment despite the country’s great changes.

‘The Republic of Korea, as one of very few countries which ended the twentieth century with more trees than at the century’s beginning, has always grasped this,’ he said.

‘It is especially inspiring to see Korea’s younger generation embrace the cause. I applaud Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, better known collectively as BLACKPINK, for their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience as Ambassadors for the U.K.’s Presidency of COP 26, and later as advocates for the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. 

‘I can only admire how they can prioritise these vital issues, as well as being global superstars. ‘