BlackPink's Lisa Shares Adorable Moments With Viral Monkey Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo In Japan

Black Pink rapper Lisa recently visited to Japan turned into one such unforgettable experience. During her trip she went to Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba to meet the viral monkey Punch, who is viral sensation. While filming their meeting, the singer showed Punch a stuffed toy, later sharing the sweet moment on her Instagram Stories. The photos depicted Punch peacefully in his enclosure with his plush companion, delighting fans who follow his online journey.

Born in July 2025 during a heatwave, Punch, a Japanese macaque, was abandoned by his mother, likely due to birth complications. The Ichikawa City Zoo zookeepers intervened when the isolated infant struggled to integrate into the "monkey mountain" troop, providing him with a plush toy for comfort. 

📸 Lisa shared photos from her visit to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, where she went to see Punch, the viral monkey. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/rkQabS9rho

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As the adult monkeys started fighting little Punch quickly guided Ora-mama away.

Just when things seemed calm, the fight intensified again, so he moved her further toward the corner. But then mama suddenly slipped and fell. pic.twitter.com/XGKUiEERgX

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Punch's viral fame significantly boosted the zoo's weekend attendance, more than doubling visitor numbers compared to the previous year, sometimes reaching 8,000, necessitating entry restrictions for safety. Gradually, Punch has integrated into the troop, engaging in social behaviors like climbing, grooming, and hugging, indicating he's forming bonds. His story has also driven international demand for his plush toy.