It stems from a viral interaction.
Koreaboo
4 minutes ago
Following the release of BLACKPINK Lisa‘s music video for “Dream,” rumors surrounding her actions with co-star Kentaro Sakaguchi have gained attention.

After rumors linking Lisa with multiple stars, her content with Sakaguchi Kentaro has sparked criticism of the idol. This and the dating rumors the music video’s filming caused seemed to have made Lisa a target of hate comments.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Maliciously Targeted For “Intimate” Content With Sakaguchi Kentaro
Now, TWICE’s Sana has been pulled into the mix by a viral post.

Previously, Sana went viral for interacting with Kentaro and actress Kim Tae Ri during Milan Fashion Week at the PRADA afterparty.
TWICE Sana’s Interaction With Kim Tae Ri And Sakaguchi Kentaro Goes Viral
A viral post with over 9 million views on X brought up this moment, mentioning Lisa and Kentaro’s current rumors. They said that Sana and Kentaro appeared to be more “real” as though they may begin dating at any moment.
坂口健太郎リサ話題だけど、個人的にサナとのツーショが今にも付き合いそうな空気でリアルすぎて面白い(笑)(笑) pic.twitter.com/LAmTOrdWGm
— Rivi (@8_rivi) August 18, 2025
Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lisa are trending right now, but personally, I find the two-shot with Sana way too real — it totally gives off the vibe that they’re about to start dating (lol)(lol).
— OP
In response to the post, many who found it and responses that agreed to be disparaging towards Lisa, left negative comments of their own. Some defended Lisa while comparing the other two stars popularity, as others cited racism as a cause for the negativity towards Lisa in the first place.
Lisa, you will always be famous, you always be mentioned for small artist, flop idol. Thailand had won Japan in this war cause they had a Kpop artist who was known to the world even though separating solo https://t.co/ICxqUdyTxA pic.twitter.com/efGHUb29rP
— licesa (@lalamiyeon) August 20, 2025
So y'all only made all that drama bc shes a thai woman? Got it I see https://t.co/58DBCk4rLk pic.twitter.com/mUkr6YkPGi
— . (@buattawin) August 20, 2025
that man gained 300k+ followers on ig thanks to Lisa but sure its Lisa is the one who needs his clout /validation according to these incels https://t.co/jrdOEjnrTB
— 🧋 (@Spiiccyculttss) August 20, 2025
so the real reason y'all Japanese people mad at Lisa it because y'all wanted Kentaro and Sana to date since Sana is Japanese? y'all can have them both wdgaf Lisa is bigger than those two and fvck y'all racist as& https://t.co/iMr2Uxnw6F
— RED (@_bitchgtfo) August 20, 2025
While it is understandable why fans came to Lisa’s defends, hopefully, the hate towards all three artists will stop.