Two of the biggest names in K-pop, BTS V and BLACKPINK’s Lisa, were seen together in a group photo at a recent art event in Seoul. While their appearance surprised fans, it was a small detail in the picture that caught the most attention online.
The photo was taken at the Paradise Art Night Frieze Seoul 2025 event, which was held on September 6, 2025. It shows V and Lisa standing next to each other among a group of people. American music producer Tommy Brown posted the picture on social media.
This was the first time the two artists have been seen together publicly since May 2023, when they both attended Naomi Campbell’s birthday party. They previously met at a CELINE fashion show in Paris in 2022.
The Unexpected Focus of the Photo
Instead of focusing only on the two celebrities, many people online noticed what V was holding in his hand: a partially eaten kimbap roll. Kimbap is a popular Korean snack made of rice and other ingredients rolled in seaweed.
In the photo, V appears casual holding the snack while Lisa makes a peace sign gesture beside him. The ordinary nature of the snack at such a high-profile event made many social media users laugh.
“While everyone’s trying to be the center of attention, Kim Taehyung made a gimbap the main character at a high end party.”
“Everyone throwing up the V sign and then there’s Taehyung just vibing with his gimbap like the unbothered king he is.”
Fan Reactions to the Reunion
Despite the humorous focus on V’s snack, many fans were excited to see the two artists together again. Supporters of both groups shared their excitement online using terms like “Taelisa” and “Bangpink” to refer to the pairing.
“TAEHYUNG AND LISA IN ONE FRAME AND NEXT TO EACH OTHER I ALWAYS WIN.”
“Finally my bangpink crumbs!”
BTS leader RM was also noticed in the background of the photo, though he wasn’t facing the camera directly. Other BLACKPINK members Jisoo and Rosé were also at the event but didn’t appear in this particular picture.
Background on the Event
The Frieze Seoul 2025 art fair took place at the Paradise City Art Space in Incheon. The event brought together many celebrities from music, fashion, and film industries for an evening of art exhibitions and live performances.
V attended the event wearing a black JayBaek Couture jacket with tailored trousers. He was seen greeting media and spending time with other artists and fashion figures throughout the night.
The art night also featured the first Korean exhibition of New York-based artist Joel Mesler, a ballet performance by Paris Opera Ballet dancers, and music by DJ Peggy Gou.
Other celebrities at the event included actors Park Seo-joon, Bae Doona, Rowoon, and Kim Min-jae, as well as musicians Gray and Eric Nam.
Previous Interactions Between V and Lisa
V and Lisa have met publicly on a few previous occasions. Their most notable interaction was in 2022 when they both attended the CELINE fashion show in Paris along with actor Park Bo-gum.
During that event, the two were seen together at the fashion show and after-party, where they even tried pole dancing. They also both posted pictures with CELINE creative director Hedi Slimane’s dog, Elvis.
At that time, Lisa was a brand ambassador for CELINE while V was representing Louis Vuitton. Lisa has since moved to become an ambassador for Louis Vuitton, which means both now represent the same fashion house.
Current Activities of Both Artists
BTS is currently preparing for their first comeback album after completing their mandatory military service. The group recently spent two months working on production in the United States.
BLACKPINK is in the middle of their DEADLINE World Tour, with a break currently to work on their new album expected to be released in November.
The unexpected reunion of V and Lisa at an art event provided a lighthearted moment for fans of both groups, showing the human side of these global celebrities through a simple snack that became the unexpected star of a photo.
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