WATCH: BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes History With Oscars Performance

At the 97th Academy Awards, BLACKPINK's Lisa became the first K-pop artist to perform at the prestigious event. She took centre stage for a special tribute to the legendary James Bond franchise, delivering a powerful performance of Live and Let Die, the classic 1973 Bond theme originally sung by Paul McCartney and Wings.

Watch: BLACKPINK’s Lisa Makes History with Oscars Performance

As the show briefly paused for a tribute to James Bond, Lisa captivated the audience with her strong stage presence and soaring vocals. Her energetic and confident delivery made the segment one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

LISA PERFORMING AT THE #OSCARSpic.twitter.com/N92Nb7Y7HL

— lisa (@sourcelalisa) March 3, 2025

Lisa’s performance marked a major milestone, not only in her career but also for K-pop’s global influence. Following her performance, Lisa quickly became a trending topic on social media. X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with praise, as fans expressed their excitement and admiration for her. 

Ate this up!
pic.twitter.com/MeFQqP01gX

— Lisa Denmark 🇩🇰👩🏽‍🦳 (@Lalisadenmark) March 3, 2025

The way she commanded the stage, her stage fvcking presence!!
I always believe in you, Lisa.
In whatever kind of stage, you always have control & make it a great performance.
LISA OSCARS PERFORMER#LISAatTheOscars2025pic.twitter.com/uVwY06sQmq

— sasa⁰³²⁷4PINKs (@sasastayfor4) March 3, 2025

Since debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016, Lisa has achieved remarkable success, from breaking music records to selling out world tours. Her Oscars performance is another major milestone in her journey as a global icon.

this is so insane for those of us who have grown up with lisa like how did we get here watching her at the oscars pic.twitter.com/rW9GN6m60b

— most normal ariana enjoyer (@lisatheedoll) March 3, 2025

More Stars Join the James Bond Tribute

Lisa was not the only artist to pay tribute to the legendary James Bond soundtracks. Doja Cat followed with a performance of Diamonds Are Forever, while British singer Raye delivered a stunning version of Skyfall. Together, these performances created an unforgettable musical segment at the Academy Awards, celebrating the timeless legacy of the James Bond films.

Doja Cat “Diamonds Are Forever” during the Oscars2025 Bond Tribute. pic.twitter.com/LsHRwRvzgR

— 🌎 Box🎵 (@Box_Musikal) March 3, 2025

Raye’s rendition of ‘ Skyfall ‘ is magical! #Oscarspic.twitter.com/2SaURUPPwP

— Foxxy (@karmensgrace) March 3, 2025