BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently generated significant buzz online following a public sighting in Thailand, where she is spending time with family and friends during a break in the group’s “DEADLINE” world tour.
The location is strategic, as the next stop is Singapore, allowing the idol to enjoy time at home.
The sighting gained immediate viral traction when video clips and images circulated of Lisa shopping and trying on hats alongside a woman and a man.
The speed and intensity of the social media reaction led one viral tweet to immediately label the pair “couple goals,” sparking widespread speculation of a new romance.
This speculation arose despite the ongoing, persistent rumors linking Lisa to LVMH heir, Frédéric Arnault.
However, the identity of the man in question quickly confirmed that the online gossip was unfounded.
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The male celebrity with Lisa is “Blue” Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen, a well-known 25-year-old Thai actor, singer, and model who is currently under Channel 3.
Blue Pongtiwat is recognized for his roles in Thai dramas such as Ready, Set, Love, ntern in My Heart, and Happy New Year.
The article clarifies that Lisa and Blue Pongtiwat are, in fact, close friends. Their friendship is well-established, with the actor previously having attended BLACKPINK’s concert date in Thailand and having been photographed with Lisa backstage.
Furthermore, he is reportedly seen with the idol frequently whenever she returns to Thailand, underscoring their genuine platonic relationship.
The speculative romance narrative was quickly met with significant criticism from a portion of the fanbase.
Many online users took to social media to firmly push back against the rush to link two friends romantically, emphasizing that platonic friendships between male and female celebrities are perfectly normal.
One common thread of criticism accused some fans of being “male starved” or “delulu” (delusional), asserting that they are “forcing men on Lisa.”
Other fans highlighted that the fandoms of Lisa’s groupmates—Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé—do not typically engage in this type of speculation regarding their friends.
A separate point of rebuttal was based on age, with one tweet noting that Blue Pongtiwat is three years younger than Lisa, concluding that
“Lisa doesn’t date guys who are younger than her.”
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In essence, the viral posts, fueled by a simple public sighting, created a fleeting moment of dating speculation, which was then refuted by both the facts of their known, long-standing friendship and a clear pushback from fans against the habit of romanticizing platonic celebrity interactions.
