The story of the baby monkey known as Punch has crossed borders, captivated millions online, and caught the attention of international celebrities. Among those curious to meet him in person is Lisa (Lalisa Manobal) of Blackpink, who recently visited the famous primate at Ichikawa Zoological Park and gave fans a peek of the encounter, quickly triggering excitement across social media.
© IG: @lalalalisa_mThe “Jump” singer shared a series of photos on Instagram taken behind the bars of the zoo’s primate enclosure, where she can be seen holding a stuffed toy identical to the one that accompanies little Punch. In the images, Lisa hugs Djungelskog, the monkey’s inseparable plush companion. With the gesture, the K-pop star made clear her fascination with the animal’s story, which has gone viral across multiple platforms in recent weeks.
© IG: @lalalalisa_mThe 28-year-old singer’s visit comes amid the baby primate’s surging popularity. Over the past few weeks, several clips circulating online show the young monkey being attacked by members of his own troop and later seeking comfort with a plush chimpanzee toy. The videos caused a wave of empathy online, turning Punch into one of the most talked-about viral stories and drawing visitors from around the world to the zoo to see him.
Lisa was touched by Punch’s story
During her visit to the zoo, the singer brought along a plush toy identical to the one Punch loved and held it up to catch his attention.
© IG: @lalalalisa_mShe later took a few photos of Punch from a distance, capturing him alongside his beloved stuffed companion. She then shared the images on Instagram, which quickly spread among her followers and among those who had been closely following his story.
The viral moment has also had an unexpected impact beyond the zoo. According to The New York Times, since Punch’s story began circulating widely online, sales of the Djungelskog plush toy, an iconic Ikea product, have surged in countries including Japan, the United States, and South Korea. The toy, seen in the viral videos as the baby monkey’s source of comfort, has become a symbol of the touching story that has moved thousands of internet users.
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