Fox - The Main Pop Music Phenomenon: From Guinness World Records to the World Cup Anthem in Los Angeles (7 photos)

Forbes magazine has officially confirmed what millions of fans have long suspected: Lalisa Manoban (aka Lisa) has been officially recognized as the most popular woman in the world. In the global celebrity rankings of all time, the 29-year-old artist is second only to Cristiano Ronaldo, and her triumphant performance of the national anthem at the World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles cemented her status.

The Thai singer's journey from a member of the South Korean group BLACKPINK to the planet's biggest solo phenomenon took just a few years. Her solo track "Money" has surpassed hundreds of millions of plays, and her music videos instantly enter the Guinness Book of World Records, managing to garner more views in the first 24 hours than many global pop stars achieve in their entire careers.

It remains to be seen that K-pop has long since transcended the confines of a local genre and has become a major cultural force of our time. And while sports legends like Ronaldo have so far managed to hold the top spot, with the pace of Lisa's solo releases, that supremacy could be in serious doubt.