United Kingdom, Sept. 15 -- Lisa's personality has been shaped by the pressures of fame and success.

The 29-year-old singer shot to stardom as a teenager as a member of BLACKPINK, the chart-topping K-pop group, and Lisa believes that the challenges she's faced have moulded her personality.

Discussing the pressures of starring in a K-pop group, Lisa told Variety: "To be honest, it's not easy for a young girl. But I think that's what's made me, me.

"I'm grateful that I went through that. Seeing some of my friends have to leave really hurt and made me sad, but it's not the end of your life; it's just a part of your life. We all grow and learn from that."

Lisa feels proud that she made it through the auditioning process for BLACKPINK, who...