On the morning of September 28 (KST), Lisa officially made MTV VMAs history by winning Best Pop with “Dream.” The BLACKPINK maknae also became the first Asian solo artist and the first K-pop soloist to win the category. Before Lisa, BTS won Best Pop in 2020.
Lisa’s victory attracted even more attention because she beat a star-studded lineup that included Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo. The achievement also marked the fourth VMA trophy Lisa has received as a solo artist.
While Lisa’s historic victory was still generating buzz, a backstage clip from the VMAs suddenly began circulating online. Although the video lasted only around five seconds, it quickly caught netizens’ attention because it appeared to show Blue Pongtiwat, the Thai actor who has recently been linked to Lisa through dating rumors. His apparent presence alongside Lisa immediately reignited speculation about the nature of their relationship.
The brief moment was enough to send netizens into detective mode. In recent months, Blue Pongtiwat’s name has repeatedly been mentioned alongside Lisa following a series of seemingly close interactions that fueled dating speculation.
The clip also sparked mixed reactions over how Lisa may now be approaching her private life since beginning her solo career. In the documentary Always Lalisa, the singer reportedly revealed that she had dated a few times when she was younger but had to keep those relationships secret because she did not want her personal life to negatively affect BLACKPINK.
The situation has also been compared with Lisa’s previous dating rumors involving billionaire executive Frédéric Arnault. The two were spotted together on multiple occasions beginning in 2023 but never publicly confirmed that they were in a relationship. As speculation surrounding that rumored romance gradually faded, Blue Pongtiwat emerged as the latest man to be romantically linked to Lisa.
This has led some netizens to question whether Lisa’s approach to relationships has changed. While she once spoke about having to keep her dating life private, some believe the singer now appears more comfortable allowing her personal relationships to be seen publicly.
However, others have pointed out that Blue Pongtiwat’s appearance at the VMAs cannot be considered confirmation that the two are dating. Lisa and Blue have reportedly known each other for years, and the actor has previously appeared at events attended by the BLACKPINK star. Simply being at the same location does not prove a romantic relationship. As of now, neither Lisa nor Blue Pongtiwat has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
Born in 2000, Blue Pongtiwat is three years younger than Lisa and works as a Thai actor, model and singer. He is known for appearing in several Thai productions as well as Netflix projects and has reportedly known Lisa for several years.
Dating rumors surrounding the two began attracting greater attention earlier this year when Blue Pongtiwat appeared at Lisa’s private birthday celebration in Thailand. A month later, the actor posted photos with Lisa alongside the caption, “Cheers to you, rockstar.” In August, Lisa and Blue were again reportedly spotted at locations in Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan around similar periods. There were even reports claiming that the actor had shared a meal with Lisa’s family.
Speculation reached a new level on September 21 when a video filmed in London circulated online. Two people believed to be Lisa and Blue were seen walking together, with the woman believed to be Lisa appearing to link arms with the actor. As a result, Blue Pongtiwat’s subsequent appearance backstage at the VMAs alongside Lisa has further fueled speculation among some fans that the BLACKPINK star may be becoming increasingly comfortable with letting her rumored relationship play out in public.
Sources: kenh14