According to Koreaboo, in a recent appearance, GOT7's Jackson was asked by the host to name a Thai Kpop idol.
Kpop has many talented idols from Thailand, but netizens were surprised when the GOT7 member immediately mentioned Lisa (Blackpink).
Jackson's video has been spread by fans on social media, and netizens said the singer's reaction was funny. Because the person he thought of first was Lisa, although even in GOT7 there was a famous Thai member, BamBam.
Some fans joked that BamBam could be "tortured" when the group member didn't even remember that he was also an idol from Thailand.
However, it is undeniable that Lisa is the most famous Thai idol today, so it is understandable that people think of her first. On the other hand, Lisa's good relationship with GOT7 could also be the reason why Jackson immediately thought of her.
In 2023, Lisa was spotted watching Jackson's performance at the Coachella music festival. Meanwhile, the female rapper of Blackpink is very close to BamBam (GOT7), they are all in a group of friends with Kpop idols from Thailand.
If Blackpink is the most famous Kpop girl group in Thailand, GOT7 is also the Kpop boy group with the largest fan base in the country.
GOT7 has held many big concerts in Thailand. The group that owns BamBam members has also repeatedly topped the vote for the most popular Kpop group of the Golden Temple audience.
According to Koreaherald, Southeast Asia in general and Thailand in particular are increasingly expanding their influence in the Kpop industry, with the presence of many famous idols.
The success of Lisa (Blackpink), BamBam (GOT7) or Minnie of (G)I-DLE has inspired the growing wave of Thai interns.
At the end of 2023, YG Entertainment's 7-member girl group Baby Monster debuted with 2 Thai members Pharita and Chiquita.
The girl group Kiss of Life also has the most famous Thai member - Natty.
The enthusiasm, willingness to spend and wholeheartedly support the idols of Southeast Asian fans, especially Thailand, plays an important role in helping Thai idols build a strong fan community and a solid career.
In Lisa's solo journey after leaving YG, Thai fans have shown their strength, contributing greatly to the singer's streaming, as well as pushing Lisa's name to the top of the social media trend.
