Warm Moment Lisa BLACKPINK Meets Punch, Makaka Monkey Viral in Japan (Terjemahan langsung sesuai permintaan, tanpa alternatif dan tanpa menampilkan jumlah karakter)
Sunday, 8 March 2026 | 11:48
Author: Respaty Gilang

Source: Instagram @lalalalisa_m
Japan always has unique ways to capture the world's travelers' attention. This time, it's not about ancient temples, Cherry Blossoms, or legendary ramen, but a heartwarming moment at the Zoo involving a global idol, Lisa Blackpink.
Through her Instagram Story, Lisa shared a moment visiting the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This visit wasn't just an ordinary stroll, as the idol came to meet Punch, a Macaca monkey that went viral due to its touching story.
Reported by The Nation on Sunday, March 8, 2026, her post went viral and delighted her fans. Seen from her Instagram account, Lisa shared several moments, including one where she held an orangutan doll, similar to the one Punch held when he went viral.
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Punch previously gained public attention after his video spread widely online. In the video, the macaque monkey was seen holding an orangutan doll like a playmate. The story became even more touching as Punch was reportedly rejected by his troop, making the doll his "companion".
For many animal lovers, Punch's story symbolizes how animals can also feel loneliness and need attention.
When visiting the zoo, Lisa seemed to recreate that viral moment in her own way. She brought an orangutan doll resembling the one Punch once held.
There was also a pose of her showing off the orangutan doll to Punch. She stood by the enclosure and held the doll high so Punch could see it.
This simple moment immediately caught netizens' attention. Many fans felt touched seeing the warm interaction between the K-pop idol and Punch.
After the images were shared, Blackpink fans and animal lovers flooded social media with comments praising Lisa for her affection towards Punch.
For travelers planning to visit Japan, the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture isn't usually a top Tourist Destination. However, this place houses various interesting animal collections and educational areas about Conservation.
Its location is also relatively accessible from Tokyo, just about an hour away by Train. This place is often a Family Destination or a spot for animal enthusiasts wanting to enjoy a more relaxed zoo atmosphere compared to Japan's larger zoos.
Punch's viral story and Lisa's visit have suddenly put this place in the spotlight among travelers and K-pop fans. Many now include Ichikawa Zoo in their itinerary when visiting Japan.










