BLACKPINK’s Lisa has once again become the center of dating speculation after her rumored boyfriend, Thai actor and model Blue Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen, was reportedly spotted backstage at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Lisa attended the VMAs on September 27, where she delivered a performance of “SaWaDiKa” and took home the Best Pop award.
As clips and photos from the major event spread online, fans noticed Blue appearing in footage from the backstage area, seemingly walking behind Lisa.
The sighting quickly reignited discussion surrounding the pair’s relationship.
Lisa and Blue have been linked by online speculation for months, although neither has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
Earlier reports have also connected the two through photographs and alleged outings in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan.
Blue Pongtiwat Faces Harsh Reactions From Some Fans
Rather than focusing solely on Lisa’s major VMAs achievement, some online discussions quickly shifted toward Blue’s presence at the event.
After footage showing him backstage circulated, certain netizens criticized the actor for appearing alongside Lisa.
Some comments questioned why Blue was at the VMAs and accused him of benefiting from his connection to the BLACKPINK star.
Others made personal remarks about his career and suggested that he was using Lisa for attention.
The reactions became particularly harsh, with some social media users describing him as “jobless” and claiming that he was “leeching off Lisa.”
These comments reflected the opinions of individual users online rather than any confirmed information about Blue’s intentions or his reason for being backstage.
At the same time, the latest sighting is not the first occasion to fuel dating speculation surrounding the pair.
Blue previously shared photographs from Lisa’s birthday celebrations, including beach pictures of the two together.
Their comfortable interactions led some fans to speculate about a romantic relationship, while others maintained that they could simply be close friends.
Lisa and Blue’s Relationship Status Remains Unconfirmed
The renewed speculation comes after months of public interest in Lisa’s personal life.
For more than two years, she had been linked to Frédéric Arnault, although neither Lisa nor Arnault publicly confirmed their relationship.
In June, Vanity Fair reported that the pair appeared to have separated, further fueling speculation about Lisa’s current romantic status.
Around the same period, Blue emerged as another name frequently associated with Lisa.
Online users have pointed to their repeated appearances together as possible evidence of a relationship, but reports have also noted that the two are known to be friends.
More recently, a video circulating online allegedly showed Lisa and Blue walking together in London with their arms linked.
However, The Korea Times noted that it had not been confirmed that the individuals in the footage were actually Lisa and Pongtiwat.
The latest VMAs footage has therefore added another chapter to the ongoing speculation.
While some fans reacted negatively to Blue’s appearance alongside Lisa, others have questioned why his presence should attract such intense criticism.
For now, Lisa and Blue have not publicly confirmed a romantic relationship.
The backstage sighting at the VMAs has nevertheless reignited conversations about their connection, with social media users continuing to interpret their interactions in different ways.
Meanwhile, Lisa’s appearance at the 2026 VMAs marked an important professional moment for the BLACKPINK member, who performed at the ceremony and won the Best Pop award.
