BLACKPINK’s Lisa is proving her global influence once again—this time, by boosting tourism in her home country, Thailand!

According to Thai media outlets Nation and Khaosod on February 24, the Thai government has officially acknowledged Lisa’s impact on the country’s tourism industry. Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek shared that interest in Thailand has surged following Lisa’s appearance in the hit U.S. HBO drama The White Lotus.

One of the drama’s filming locations, Koh Samui, has seen a 65% increase in searches from American tourists compared to the previous month. But that’s not all—searches for hotels on Agoda jumped by 12%, while luxury hotel bookings skyrocketed by 40%!

Other famous destinations like Bangkok and Phuket have also seen a huge boom in hotel reservations, with some luxury stays reporting a 400–500% increase in bookings compared to last year.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand acknowledged Lisa’s powerful influence, stating, “The White Lotus is attracting Western tourists, and Lisa’s appearance is pulling in Southeast Asian fans too, creating a massive dual effect.”

As a proud Thai superstar and a member of BLACKPINK, Lisa’s impact reaches far beyond music—even helping drive her home country’s economy! With The White Lotus gaining worldwide attention, it looks like Thailand is about to experience one of its biggest tourism booms ever—all thanks to Lisa.

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The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

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