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- Lalisa Manoban (Lisa) of BLACKPINK faced backlash after visiting Punch the baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo.
- Critics say her platform should highlight humanitarian issues, such as the Palestine crisis, instead of monkeys.
- Supporters defend the visit as harmless, while the broader debate about celebrities engaging in political discourse continues.
- The Ichikawa City Zoo notes Punch's abandonment history and plush-toy attachment, and reports Punch is improving socially.
