Thai rapper and BLACKPINK member Lisa is bringing her music to Fortnite Festival as the Season 12 headliner. The collaboration, confirmed by her management company LLOUD, marks the first time a solo K-pop artist will headline the game’s rhythm mode. The virtual concert and cosmetic items will be available starting Saturday, November 29, 2025, the same day Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1 begins.
Event Overview and Global Significance
Lisa’s involvement in Fortnite Festival represents a significant expansion of K-pop’s presence within the gaming world. While BLACKPINK has previously collaborated with other gaming platforms like Roblox and PUBG, this marks Lisa’s first individual appearance in Fortnite. The announcement from her record label LLOUD on social media generated massive excitement, quickly amassing hundreds of thousands of likes and comments from thrilled fans.
Fortnite’s official social media account responded to the announcement with “can’t wait,” adding to the anticipation. Lisa joins an impressive roster of previous Fortnite Festival headliners that includes The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Metallica, and Ariana Grande. Her inclusion demonstrates Epic Games’ continued commitment to bridging music and gaming experiences for their global player base.
Cosmetic Items and Jam Tracks
The Lisa Fortnite collaboration will feature an extensive collection of cosmetic items that players can acquire. According to leaks and reports, the collection includes:
- Two complete outfits: Named “ChimeCurlTell” and “ChimeCurlCorn” in game files
- Two unique emotes: Dance moves inspired by Lisa’s performances
- Multiple microphones: Custom musical instruments for use in Festival mode
- A special weapon wrap: Thematic design for weapons in Battle Royale
- Three Jam Tracks: Featuring Lisa’s solo songs “Rockstar,” “F**K UP THE WORLD (Vixi Solo Version),” and “New Woman”
The promotional artwork for the collaboration shows Lisa in a futuristic black bodysuit with glowing purple and pink accents, complete with a sleek ponytail. This appearance likely represents one of the two available skin styles, with the second possibly being a more casual look.
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Pricing and Music Pass Details
Players will have multiple options for obtaining Lisa’s cosmetic items through the Fortnite Festival Season 12 Music Pass. The pricing structure follows established patterns from previous Festival seasons:
- The Music Pass: Costs 1,400 V-Bucks (reduced from the previous 1,800 V-Bucks price)
- Individual Lisa skin: Expected to cost approximately 2,000 V-Bucks when sold separately in the Item Shop
- Complete bundle: Likely priced around 2,800 V-Bucks for the skin and all additional cosmetics
The Music Pass functions similarly to a Battle Pass, with players earning Festival XP by playing the game to unlock rewards through a progression track. The pass includes both free and premium reward tiers, with Lisa-themed items available in the premium track. Fortnite Crew subscribers, who pay $11.99 per month, automatically receive access to the Music Pass as part of their subscription benefits.
Virtual Concert Experience
Lisa’s Fortnite Festival appearance will include a fully animated virtual concert, making her the first solo K-pop artist to receive this treatment within the game. While specific details about the performance remain limited, expectations are high based on previous in-game concerts.
The experience will likely feature:
- A custom-designed virtual stage
- Dynamic lighting and special effects
- An animated version of Lisa performing her hit songs
- Potential guest appearances or surprises
The concert is scheduled to coincide with the Fortnite Zero Hour live event that concludes Chapter 6, suggesting Lisa might be incorporated into the broader narrative experience somehow. However, unlike the separate concert events featuring artists like Travis Scott, this will be part of the Festival mode rather than a standalone live event in the Battle Royale.
How to Unlock Lisa Content
There are several methods for players to acquire Lisa’s cosmetics and participate in her Festival season:
- Purchase the Music Pass: For 1,400 V-Bucks, players can unlock the premium reward track containing Lisa-themed items
- Buy individual items: Select cosmetics will be available for direct purchase in the Item Shop
- Fortnite Crew subscription: Includes automatic access to the Music Pass as part of the monthly $11.99 fee
- Play Festival mode: Earn XP to progress through both free and premium reward tracks
The Music Pass rewards are permanent once unlocked, meaning all obtained emotes, outfits, and Jam Tracks will remain in players’ lockers indefinitely. However, like previous seasons, the Music Pass itself will disappear once Season 12 concludes, making its items potentially unavailable in the future.
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Fan Reactions and Community Response
The announcement of Lisa’s Fortnite collaboration generated immediate excitement across social media platforms. Fans flooded comment sections with celebratory GIFs and expressions of enthusiasm, with many pledging to purchase the content immediately.
One excited fan commented: “I WILL BE THERE, NO MATTER THE COST.”
Another added: “The way I’m never ever changing this skin once I buy and equip it.”
While the majority of responses were positive, some Fortnite players expressed unfamiliarity with Lisa’s work, prompting other fans to recommend songs and background information about the artist. This mixed reaction is common when Fortnite introduces musical artists who may be less familiar to segments of its Western player base.
Lisa’s Fortnite Festival appearance continues her pattern of high-profile collaborations and achievements since launching her solo career. The Thai artist recently won the Best K-pop award at the 2025 VMAs, her third time receiving this honor, and performed at Coachella 2025 to widespread acclaim. Her social media presence remains formidable, with 106 million Instagram followers and 15 million monthly listeners on Spotify as a solo artist.
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