K-pop star joins ‘Tygo’ series in Extraction universe

K-pop powerhouse Lisa is set to headline a new Netflix action series, extending the streamer’s growing “Extraction” universe into Korea-led territory. The spinoff, titled “Tygo,” will follow a crew of elite fixers navigating overlapping criminal and intelligence networks across Asia. Lisa joins a cast anchored by established Korean action names, with the series positioned as both a standalone thriller and a bridge to future films. For Netflix, the project is another bet that global subscribers will follow familiar franchise branding into local-language stories with stars they already know from music or variety shows.

The move also marks a new career turn for Lisa, who has spent the past year expanding beyond Blackpink with solo music, fashion deals and festival stages. Acting in a physically demanding, stunt-heavy series gives her a different kind of crossover exposure, especially in Western markets where K-content has become routine in recommendation feeds. Industry watchers will be looking at whether “Tygo” can avoid franchise fatigue by offering a distinct tone and character-driven arcs rather than just more gunfights and car chases. If it works, Netflix is likely to double down on similar regional expansions of existing IP, giving Korean creators and performers even greater leverage in the global streaming economy.