BLACKPINK’s Lisa: Strong Bonds with Male Idols Without Facing Criticism

In the competitive world of K-pop, it is uncommon for male and female idols to publicly display their close friendships. Even brief interactions between them can lead to heavy scrutiny and dating rumors. To address this, major entertainment companies like YG Entertainment often create separate schedules to minimize interactions between their male and female groups.

Lisa from BLACKPINK stands out as an exception in K-pop, as she often showcases her friendships with male idols without facing negative backlash from fans. Many admire her open approach to friendships within the high-pressure K-pop environment and applaud her connections.

Lisa sparked a “storm” with her playful moment with SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu during a dance challenge

The close relationship between Lisa and Mingyu of SEVENTEEN caught many by surprise in March 2024. At a Seoul event, Lisa created a buzz with a moment that could be interpreted as “flirting.”

Fans were particularly entertained by Mingyu’s playful gestures while photographing Lisa. Their strong bond, underscored by the fact that both idols were born in 1997, led fans to believe they share a genuine friendship.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu reunite for the ‘Rockstar’ challenge.pic.twitter.com/GRH0kLdgdq

— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) July 20, 2024

The friendship between Lisa and Mingyu was further solidified when he unexpectedly joined her in dancing the “ROCKSTAR” challenge. Their ability to find time for each other amid packed schedules highlighted their close bond.

Connections with BTS’s V and Park Bo-gum

Lisa’s friendship with V (BTS) and Park Bo-gum is likely due to their mutual association as ambassadors for the luxury brand Celine. Whenever they appear together, they create quite a stir on social media with their striking looks. There was even a moment captured where Lisa affectionately referred to V as “Oppa.”

During a private Celine party in 2022, Lisa and V were spotted enjoying some pole dancing together, fun-loving moments that were captured in videos, much to the delight of fans.

Additionally, Lisa was seen at a Bruno Mars concert with Park Bo-gum, leading to rumors of a possible romantic connection due to his low-key appearance.

Cheering for SHINee and dancing with Taemin

Recently, Lisa’s friendship with SHINee’s Taemin drew attention when she attended SHINee’s “SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination” concert in Singapore to show her support.

#TAEMIN and #LISA ‘Sexy In The Air’ Challenge 💋☝️☁️ pic.twitter.com/9ONDs2xqFX

— SHINee (@Shinee_Fan_Base) September 6, 2024

Lisa and Taemin demonstrated their friendship by participating in each other’s dance challenges. Taemin impressed fans with his participation in Lisa’s “New Woman” challenge, while Lisa showcased her impeccable dance skills dancing to Taemin’s song “Sexy In The Air.”

Close friends with GOT7’s BamBam and Stray Kids’s Bang Chan

Many fans already know that Lisa is best friends with GOT7’s BamBam, as they both hail from Thailand and have maintained their bond since their trainee days. BamBam has also connected Lisa with Bang Chan from Stray Kids. Recent appearances at Stray Kids concerts indicate Lisa’s continued support for the group, with Bang Chan publicly confirming their close friendship.

Collaboration with Taeyang and attending WINNER’s concert

In April 2023, Lisa featured in Taeyang’s track “Shoong!” from his E.P “Down To Earth.” This collaboration marked a significant reunion for them after a decade since Lisa made a cameo in Taeyang’s 2013 solo MV “Ringa Linga.”

Lisa also made an appearance at WINNER’s concert in 2019 to support her seniors. Her chemistry with Lee Seung-hoon was evident as they danced together to songs including “Money,” “Dancin,” and “Woman,” producing clips that went viral for their captivating performances.