BLACKPINK's Lisa to Star Alongside Major Korean Industry Actors for 'Extraction' Spinoff

Published 12/04/2025, 9:59 PM EST

If the prospect of a Korean Extraction spinoff did not rouse enthusiasm, the news that Lalisa Manobal, known to the world as Lisa, would star alongside Korea’s finest actors certainly did. She is the youngest BLACKPINK member and recently claimed the MTV Video Music Award for Best K-Pop, a nod to her independent musical prowess.

Lisa rules the fashion world as effortlessly as she commands a stage, representing Louis Vuitton and dazzling at Celine shows. Yet acting remains the untamed frontier, and one wonders if she can conquer it with the same precision that has made her a global icon.

Being the all-rounder that she is, Lisa is unlikely to leave any sphere untouched, leaving fans thoroughly amped and anticipating the Extraction spinoff.

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Who will star alongside Lisa in the Extraction spinoff?

The upcoming Netflix Extraction spinoff Tygo, will star Lisa alongside some of South Korea’s most accomplished actors. Those accomplished actors are Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, and Lee Jin-wook. Don Lee, celebrated for Train to Busan and The Roundup franchise, plays Tygo, a former child soldier turned mercenary seeking revenge.

Lee Jin-wook, known for Squid Game and Sweet Home, brings intensity as a potential antagonist or key figure in the narrative.

The film, co-produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO banner and directed by Lee Sang-yong, transports the Extraction universe to Korea. Lisa, whose fans could smell her Netflix project just as she stunned for the Busan premiere, plays Ria, Tygo’s steadfast ally, caught in a perilous mission, promising a thrilling mix of action, suspense, and emotional stakes for audiences worldwide.

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The Korean spinoff of Extraction not only has a star-studded cast but a plot that will keep you hooked to the screen.

What is Tygo about?

Tygo centers on a battle-hardened mercenary with a dark past as a former child soldier. When a critical operation goes wrong and a colleague is kidnapped, he embarks on a high-stakes mission to rescue them, plunging deep into South Korea’s violent criminal underworld. The story explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the consequences of a life shaped by conflict.

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The film promises signature high-paced, bone-crushing action and intricate fight choreography of Extraction, infused with the distinct energy of South Korean cinema. A tense confrontation with a mysterious adversary raises the stakes, blending suspense and intensity while delivering the gripping, character-driven drama fans of the franchise expect.

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How excited are you to watch Tygo on a scale of 1 to 10? Let us know your expectations of the film in the comments!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

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