"MY TAELISA"- Fans react to BTS' Taehyung and BLACKPINK' Lisa's reunion at the 2025 Frieze Paradise Art Night

BTS' V and BLACKPINK's Lisa were spotted together at the 2025 Frieze Paradise Art Night, drawing immediate attention from fans. American producer Tommy Brown shared a group photo from the September 6, 2025, event. The photo had several attendees; however, the two global stars quickly became the focus of attention.

In the picture, Taehyung was holding a gimbap roll and posing for the camera, while Lisa held up a peace sign, appearing next to him. Their surprise appearance together at the event immediately caught fans’ eyes, sparking a wave of reactions online.

This marked the two global pop stars' first public reunion since May 2023, at Naomi Campbell's birthday party. The duo had also been spotted together in 2022 at a Celine fashion show, where they were seen with actor Park Bo-gum as brand ambassadors.

Their social media pages were soon flooded with updates regarding their reunion, as many of their fans pointed out the strong relationship between the two international celebrities. One fan commented,

"MY TAELISA 😭😭😭 I HAVE NO ONE TO TALK ABOUT THIS"

One fan commented (Image via X/@lesserapphic)

Fans expressed their excitement across social media as soon as the photo began circulating online. Many shared how thrilled they were to see the two global stars in one frame again, some even describing the moment as nostalgic.

Along with celebrating BTS' V and BLACKPINK's Lisa being spotted together, fans also pointed out the presence of BTS’ leader RM in the photo's background. Others emphasized the importance of respecting the idols' friendship. At the same time, the excitement of finally seeing Taehyung and Lisa together again after years was clear across platforms as many expressed joy over the long-awaited reunion.

BTS' V and BLACKPINK's Lisa join the stars at Frieze Seoul 2025 Paradise Art Night in Incheon

On September 1, 2025, Frieze Seoul opened its 2025 edition with the annual Paradise Art Night at Paradise City, Incheon. The event brought together leading names from music, fashion, and film for an evening that combined art exhibitions and live performances.

BTS’ V attended the soirée in a sleek black JayBaek Couture jacket with tailored trousers, drawing attention for his composed presence as he greeted the media. He was later seen alongside BTS leader RM, with the two posing together and highlighting their shared appreciation for art and culture. V has also been seen spending time mingling with fellow artists and fashion figures throughout the night.

The evening coincided with the preview of Paradise Found, the first Korean exhibition of New York-based artist Joel Mesler. The program also included a ballet performance by Hugo Marchand and Hannah O’Neill of the Paris Opera Ballet. DJ Peggy Gou hosted the program, curating a mix of contemporary art, luxury fashion, and live entertainment that set the stage for Frieze Week in Seoul.

The guest list reflected the event's global reach, with BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa in attendance. Other than them are actors Park Seo-joon, Bae Doona, Lee Jong-won, Rowoon, Hwang Jung-min, Lee Jae-wook, Kim Min-jae, Yim Siwan, Park Ha-sun, and Jung Ryeo-won.

Music personalities such as Gray, Eric Nam, ALLDAY PROJECT members, and international artist-producer Tommy Brown also attended. Notable models and fashion figures such as Kim Sung-hee, Mini Han, Shiho Yano, and Ellis Ahn were also present. The art and cultural world was represented by names like Tom Sachs, Jinpyo Park, Kim Venchy, Haeyoung Cha, Joanna Chun, and Minju Kweon.

The Paradise Art Night set the tone for Frieze Week in Seoul, blending contemporary art with luxury fashion and entertainment. Running from September 3 to 6 at COEX, the fair hosts more than 120 galleries from Korea and worldwide.

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