{
  "id": 857990,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: BlackPink's Lisa sparks dating rumours with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/showbiz-blackpinks-lisa-sparks-dating-rumours-with-thai-actor-blue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T10:00:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1511189/showbiz-blackpinks-lisa-sparks-dating-rumours-thai-actor-blue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seoul, South Korea has seen renewed online speculation surrounding BlackPink member Lisa following reports of her alleged romantic entanglement with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat. The pair have reportedly been spotted together in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan, leading to widespread rumors of a budding relationship. Social media users claim Pongtiwat even visited Lisa's family in Thailand, further fueling speculation of a romance. However, loyal fans have cautioned against jumping to conclusions, pointing out that the two have been friends for years and that frequent outings do not necessarily indicate a romantic connection. The latest gossip follows Pongtiwat's public birthday celebration for Lisa in April, where he shared photos of the two together along with a heartfelt caption wishing her success. Pongtiwat, born in 2000, is three years younger than Lisa and gained international recognition for his roles in Netflix's 2024 hit, Ready, Set, Love. The 26-year-old actor, singer, and model has since earned the nickname \"Thailand's Cha Eun-woo\" in South Korea. With Lisa and Pongtiwat both remaining silent on the matter, the rumors remain unconfirmed.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: BlackPink star Lisa has reignited the online rumour mill following alleged sightings with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat across Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lisa BlackPink member sparks dating rumors with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat",
    "Pair spotted together in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan",
    "Fans caution against jumping to conclusions, noting friendship for years"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The renewed dating speculation around Lisa changes the narrative around her public appearances with Blue Pongtiwat, shifting focus from friendship to potential romance, and puts her personal life under increased scrutiny.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Thaiger",
        "title": "Thai actor claims father assaulted by gang, locals give conflicting accounts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/thai-actor-claims-father-assaulted-by-gang-locals-give-conflicting",
        "published": "2026-08-14T07:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}