BLACKPINK member Lisa (리사) has been the subject of intense public interest regarding her romantic life, especially since rumors of her breakup with Frédéric Arnault, the third son of the LVMH chairman, began circulating. Recently, she has been repeatedly seen with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat (블루 퐁티왓), who is three years her junior and has been dubbed the 'Thai Cha Eun-woo.' These frequent sightings have further fueled ongoing speculation about their relationship.
Lisa recently attended the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), where she not only performed but also took home several major awards, making her a central figure at the ceremony. Unexpectedly, after videos related to the event circulated on social media, eagle-eyed netizens noticed Blue Pongtiwat in the background when Lisa appeared backstage at the VMAs, reigniting discussions about their relationship.
In the footage, Lisa is seen walking ahead, with Blue following close behind her. Given that the two have been the subject of dating rumors multiple times in the past, their simultaneous appearance backstage at the VMAs immediately drew attention from fans. While some fans expressed excitement at seeing them together, others directed strong criticism towards Blue.
Some netizens questioned why Blue was present at an event Lisa was attending, even suggesting he was 'riding on Lisa's fame.' The comment section saw a flurry of sharp criticism, with some asking, 'Doesn't he have his own work?' and 'Why is he always following Lisa?' Others believed he should develop his career based on his own abilities rather than relying on Lisa's popularity for exposure.
Even more netizens directly mocked Blue, stating he 'has no career of his own' and that his attention was primarily due to his rumored relationship with Lisa. Some even accused him of using Lisa's high profile to generate buzz for himself.
However, some fans argued that a single backstage video showing them together was not enough to prove they were attending as a couple, suggesting that the criticism against Blue was excessive.
In fact, Lisa was also recently spotted by netizens walking with Blue on the streets of London. She was dressed discreetly in a beige long trench coat and a black hat, while Blue wore black. In the images, Lisa was seen actively linking arms with Blue, and they walked side-by-side, their interaction appearing natural and intimate. This once again led to public speculation about whether their relationship has moved beyond mere friendship.
As of now, the dating rumors between Lisa and Blue have not been officially confirmed by either party. With their consecutive sightings, the speculation continues to draw significant public attention, and Blue's unexpected reception of numerous negative comments due to his proximity to Lisa has become another focal point of discussion.
