Who are Lisa’s closest friends? Inside the Blackpink star’s celebrity circle

One of Lisa’s longest-standing friendships is with fellow Thai artist BamBam. The two knew each other as children in Thailand, where they were members of the same dance crew, We Zaa Cool, before moving on to pursue careers in South Korea. Their friendship continued as they trained and eventually debuted in different K-pop groups. BamBam has spoken about their longstanding bond, even revealing that he played Lisa his solo song “riBBon” before its official release in 2021 to hear what she thought. Their friendship is a reminder that both artists knew each other long before their international success.

Nichkhun (2PM)

As one of the first Thai artists to establish a major presence in K-pop, Nichkhun is a senior figure in the industry. Lisa has previously named him among the Thai performers she considers friends. He has also shown his support for her career, attending Blackpink’s Bangkok concert in 2019 and sharing a congratulatory message backstage. His own experience as a Thai artist who built a career in South Korea gives their connection an additional point of common ground.

Sorn (former CLC)

Lisa and Sorn share a friendship that developed alongside their respective careers in South Korea. Both are Thai performers who experienced the demands of training and promoting in the K-pop industry. Lisa named Sorn among her close Thai industry friends in a 2017 interview. Their friendship has also been visible at concerts and other events. In 2022, Sorn accompanied Lisa to a (G)I-DLE concert in Seoul, where they showed their support for fellow Thai singer Minnie.

Minnie ((G)I-DLE)

Lisa and Minnie are two of Thailand’s most recognisable names in K-pop, and their friendship extends beyond their shared nationality. Lisa has shown support for Minnie’s group on several occasions. In June 2022, she attended (G)I-DLE’s Seoul concert alongside Minnie’s parents and Sorn, bringing bouquets and the group’s official light stick. The gesture offered a glimpse of their friendship away from the stage, as Lisa turned up to support her fellow singer during an important moment in her career.

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Despite spending much of her career abroad, Lisa has maintained connections with Thailand’s entertainment community. Her friendships with local actors, musicians and other public figures are often visible during visits home, when she has the opportunity to catch up with people outside her busy performance schedule.

Blue Pongtiwat

Thai actor and singer Blue Pongtiwat has become one of the names most frequently associated with Lisa’s social circle. The two have been photographed together on several occasions, prompting public speculation about their relationship. In November 2026, Blue addressed the rumours directly, explaining that they are close friends because they share mutual friends and senior figures in the entertainment industry. He also clarified that they were not romantically involved. His comments offered a straightforward explanation of their connection and confirmed that they move within the same social circle.

Thanaerng (Kanyawee Songmuang)

Actress and model Thanaerng is another familiar face in Lisa’s Thai social circle. The two have been seen spending time together in Bangkok and attending social gatherings. Their appearance together at the July 2026 wedding celebrations of actors Yaya Urassaya and Nadech Kugimiya offered another glimpse of their friendship. Lisa attended the celebration alongside Thanaerng and fellow actress Dearna Flipo, joining a gathering of prominent figures from Thailand’s entertainment industry.

Pleum Natchakun

A former member of Thai boy band V.R.P, Pleum has a connection with Lisa that reportedly goes back to their teenage years. Both were involved in Thailand’s dance scene before Lisa left for South Korea to train under YG Entertainment. In September 2026, Pleum shared a photograph with Lisa on social media, expressing his excitement and support for her latest music. Their history makes him one of the people connected to her life before Blackpink.

Yaya Urassaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya

Lisa also shares social connections with some of Thailand’s most established entertainment figures. In July 2026, she attended the Bangkok wedding celebration of actors Yaya Urassaya and Nadech Kugimiya, one of the country’s best-known celebrity couples. She joined other actors and industry personalities to congratulate the newlyweds, posing for photographs with the couple. Her attendance, alongside friends from the Thai entertainment scene, highlighted her continued presence in the industry back home.

Lisa’s solo career and expansion into acting have introduced her to artists and performers from outside the K-pop industry. Some relationships have developed through music collaborations, while others have come from working together on international productions.

Rosalía

Spanish singer Rosalía collaborated with Lisa on “New Woman”, released in August 2024. The track brought together two artists with distinct musical identities, pairing Lisa’s pop and hip-hop influences with Rosalía’s distinctive approach to contemporary pop and Spanish-language music. They also appeared together in the song’s music video and spent time together outside the recording process. In a Vogue interview, Lisa spoke about being impressed by Rosalía’s preparation and stage presence, describing how the singer’s energy pushed everyone on set. Their collaboration gave fans a closer look at the creative rapport between the two performers.

Dua Lipa

Lisa’s connection with British singer Dua Lipa began in 2018, when she and fellow Blackpink member Jennie attended the singer’s concert in Seoul. After meeting backstage, Dua sent the group a song she thought they could work on together. The result was “Kiss and Make Up”, a collaboration released on the deluxe edition of Dua Lipa’s self-titled debut album. The track brought together Dua’s dance-pop sound with Blackpink’s vocals, incorporating both English and Korean lyrics. The artists later reunited onstage when Dua made a surprise appearance during Blackpink’s Newark concert in 2019 to perform the song with the group. Dua has since spoken warmly about working with Blackpink and maintaining a friendship with the members.

Tyla

South African singer Tyla and Lisa first connected in Los Angeles in 2024 through mutual producer Sammy SoSo, who had worked with both artists. Their friendship quickly developed, with Tyla giving Lisa an early listen to her self-titled debut album before its release. The two later sat down for a “Musicians on Musicians” feature, where they discussed their shared experiences as international performers representing their respective cultures. Tyla revealed that Lisa had been her favourite Blackpink member, while Lisa praised her music and stage presence. Their connection also led to a musical collaboration, “When I'm With You”, featured on Lisa’s debut solo album Alter Ego in 2025.

Blackpink members

Beyond their work as bandmates, Lisa shares a close bond with Jisoo, Jennie and Rosé, having spent years training, performing and growing up together in South Korea. Their friendship developed long before Blackpink became a global phenomenon, shaped by the shared experience of building careers far from home and navigating the pressures of the music industry. Despite pursuing individual projects in music, fashion and entertainment, the four have continued to show up for one another, celebrating solo milestones and keeping in touch. Lisa has described her bandmates as her sisters and family, reflecting a relationship that extends well beyond their work as a group.

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