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GOT7’s BamBam & (G)I-DLE’s Minnie Reminisce First Meeting Through BLACKPINK’s Lisa

BamBam and Minnie have once again proven their remarkable friendship. The GOT7 member invited the (G)I-DLE main vocalist to a “Bam House” episode to chat about their first meeting. Interestingly, the idols’ first interaction involved Thai superstar BLACKPINK’s Lisa!

BamBam Welcomes Minnie For Final Episode of ‘Bam House’

In the latest episode of “Bam House”, BamBam welcomed Minnie who arrived with cake and a gift for the GOT7 rapper’s birthday. The (G)I-DLE singer was happy to be the guest for the show’s final episode. She also pointed out that she hasn’t visited the “Ribbon” singer’s house since Lunar New Year in 2022.

BamBam couldn’t remember Minnie’s last visit but he asked if she recalled their first meeting. “Wasn’t it at KCON?” she wondered, but he said that was incorrect.

“No, no. It was when you didn’t have bangs,” BamBam said. He then pointed out that BLACKPINK’s Lisa was present during the interaction.

Lisa asked me if I knew who you were, and I said I did,” he stated.

Minnie then remembered the moment. “That must have been when I went bowling with Lisa. Did we meet up with you after bowling? That was the year I debuted.”

BamBam pointed out, “I thought I knew you since before your debut, but it turns out, that’s not the case.”

Although there is some confusion about how they first met, Minnie clearly remembers her first impression of BamBam. She revealed that she had seen the rapper before her debut because of the vicinity of their dorms.

“Before I debuted, we lived in a dorm that was across the street from GOT7’s dorm,” Minnie revealed. “One day, I was on my way to the company, and I saw you walking in front of me,” she said to BamBam.

You were wearing very pointy boots and super skinny jeans. In my head, I thought, ‘Why is he so thin?’. That was my first impression of him,” Minnie said.

“Bam House” is expected to get a second season when BamBam moves to a new house. (G)I-DLE is currently promoting their sixth mini album ‘I Feel’ with the title track “Queencard”.

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BIGBANG’s Taeyang Dishes On BLACKPINK Lisa’s YG Audition

Taeyang says he always knew Lisa is going to be a star. The BIGBANG vocalist revealed that he was present when the BLACKPINK maknae auditioned for YG Entertainment. He then confirmed that his “Shooong!” collaborator was destined for greatness.

Taeyang Shares Details on Lisa’s Audition for YG Entertainment

Taeyang was recently a guest on SBS Power FM’s “Cultwo Show” where he promoted his latest album ‘Down To Earth’. During the interview, Dong Youngbae was praised for the success of “Shoong! (feat. LISA of BLACKPINK)”. The vocalist humbly thanked the host and credited Lalisa Manoban as well.

“Thankfully, I achieved good results by collaborating with Lisa, thank you for helping me,“ he said.

He then admitted that he was present when a young Lisa auditioned for their agency YG Entertainment.

“I didn’t intend to be there. When I was working in the studio, I heard that someone from Thailand came to audition,” Taeyang shared. “After finishing working, I went down and observed the audition.”

“I don’t remember exactly, but she was an elementary or middle school student back then. She came from Thailand alone, so I felt a little bitter,” he added. “I remember the song she sang, ‘Baby,’ by Justin Bieber. As soon as I heard Lisa sing I knew right away that this young lady would be big in the industry in the future.

The BIGBANG singer continued by expressing his joy that he got to collaborate with Lisa on his new album.

“I feel excited somehow because that girl is doing amazing, she really has a name in the industry,” Taeyang said. “I’m not just talking about her fame in Korea I mean globally. I’m glad to witness her success and see her succeed.”

Lisa and the rest of BLACKPINK recently headlined COACHELLA 2023 over two weekends. The group is also on the road for the BORN PINK World Tour which announced encore shows in North America.

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BLACKPINK Lisa Honored With New Plant Species Discovered In Thailand

Lisa is officially a flower! The BLACKPINK maknae inspired scientists to name a new plant species after her. The student researchers chose to name the rare flower after Lalisa Manoban who is their inspiration.

Rare New Plant Species Named After BLACKPINK Member Lisa

Researchers from Thailand’s Chiang Mai University discovered the new species. The research team hails from Chiang Mai University’s Department of Biology and was led by Assistant Professor Dr. Thanawat Chaowasaku and Ms. Anisara Damthongdee, Ph.D. Biodiversity and Ethnic Biology. They were joined by Mr. Abdulramae Baga, a researcher from the independent research group PDiT.

The team found the fragrant flowering plant in the Narathiwat province in the southern region of the country. They decided to name it “Bunga (Flower of) Lisa” in honor of the BLACKPINK member. Its scientific name is Friesodielsia Lalisae Damth., Baka & Chaowasku.

Ms. Anisara Damthongdee confirmed that she admires Lisa’s determination and that the BLACKPINK rapper inspired her to pursue her Ph.D. BLINKS were quick to agree that Lalisa Manoban is a true inspiration for everyone.

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Dr. Chaowasku stated that “Bunga (Flower of) Lisa” is distinct for being a hard ivy. A single flower has thick yellow petals and a strong fragrance. The researchers also noted that further studies should be conducted to identify important compounds and biological activities. They added that it could lead to the discovery of new drugs in the future.

Lalisa Manoban released her debut single album ‘Lalisa’ in September 2021. She is set to feature in BIGBANG member Taeyang‘s upcoming mini album ‘Down To Earth’ which will be released on April 25, 2023.

Lisa is currently joining BLACKPINK on the BORN PINK World Tour which started out in Seoul, South Korea in October last year. The girl group will visit 21 countries across four continents by the time the tour ends in July this year.

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