Lola Tung, the American actor who plays Belly Conklin on The Summer I Turned Pretty, was photographed out in public during the finale week, fueling fan discussion about the series’ ending. A video captured on TikTok shows Tung at Infernos, a long-running nightclub in Clapham, London, wearing tinted sunglasses and laughing on the dance floor. The clip, posted by a user identified as Hannah, includes the moment she declares she is “Team Conrad for life” while other partygoers react to the finale airing that night. The actress can be seen trying to keep quiet about the drama unfolding on screen, offering a brief, firm line of restraint as she appears to dodge questions about the ending.
The footage quickly drew attention after Infernos’ Instagram account reposted it with a playful caption noting, “The summer Belly swapped the Fisher brothers for the finance bros at Infernos.” The post and the video together amplified fan chatter about Belly’s ultimate choice, just as the episode reached its climactic conclusion. The clip has since racked up thousands of likes, underscoring how tightly the show’s fandom tracks off-screen moments as closely as on-screen developments.
The incident occurred as the final episode began streaming on Wednesday night, prompting fans to parse every line and gesture from the on-screen romance. For weeks, viewers had debated whether Belly would marry Jeremiah, rekindle her relationship with Conrad, or pursue a different arc altogether. Episode 11, titled “At Last,” delivers Belly’s ultimate alignment with Conrad, a revelation that has prompted a flood of emotional responses across social media as fans processed the fairytale-like finale.
In the wake of the episode, the franchise has continued to expand its footprint. A red-carpet screening announced alongside the finale news that a feature film will conclude the Belly saga, with Jenny Han writing and directing the adaptation. Han has described the project as the moment to give Belly’s journey “proper due” and to bring the story’s final chapter to a wider audience, with Prime Video backing the forthcoming film. The prospect of a movie ending the beloved book-trilogy narrative has intensified fan anticipation for how Belly’s relationships will be resolved in a longer format beyond the small-screen finale.
Fans reacting to the finale have been nearly universal in their emotional responses. Many praised the performance and the culmination of Belly’s arc, posting messages like “Me? Crying because The Summer I Turned Pretty has ended? Yes,” and “It was perfect. My emotions those last 15 mins lol.” Others, however, expressed disappointment that the wedding scene—an epilogue moment from the third book’s arc—was not shown on television, arguing that a wedding or engaged moment would have provided a definitive conclusion on Belly’s path, even as some accepted the narrative choice and awaited the film adaptation for further closure.
The Infernos spotting is not the first time the London venue has appeared in pop culture lore. The club, which has operated since the 1980s after being converted from a recording studio, has historical ties to British film and television lore, including a cameo in The Inbetweeners Movie. The club’s reputation as a late-night hotspot has persisted, drawing attention from celebrities and fans alike. Margot Robbie has previously cited Infernos as a favorite hangout from her London years, though she has not commented on Tung’s appearance in particular. Robbie has described an interest in renting Infernos for a birthday gathering in an interview with Capital FM, noting that a private event once crossed her mind, though the venue was not available at the time.
Lola Tung’s off-screen moment in London comes as the TSITP universe leans into a future beyond the television series. The film project will bring Jenny Han’s trilogy to a close in a new format, with the writer-creator confirming that there is “one more milestone” to reach Belly’s journey. While the finale delivered a definitive on-screen pairing for Belly in Conrad, fans remain divided on whether a wedding or other milestone would have felt more satisfying as a TV conclusion. The film’s approach leaves room for additional character development and a longer, cinematic finish to Belly’s story, and it has fans speculating about how the on-screen chemistry will translate to a big-screen finale.
Outside the finale chatter, fans have continued to engage with Tung’s public appearances and social-media presence as a reflection of her off-screen identity. The duo of fan adoration and industry momentum around the upcoming movie underscores the franchise’s ongoing cultural footprint, as viewers who grew up with Belly’s summers in Cousins shift their attention to a cinematic continuation. The evolving storyline, both on screen and in the press, highlights how the show’s emotional beats—friendships, romance, and self-discovery—remain resonant with audiences around the world.
As production advances toward a movie conclusion, fans will likely keep a close eye on any new sightings, interviews, or behind-the-scenes glimpses that illuminate Belly’s final chapter. The London night out provides a snapshot of how the cast’s real-world experiences can amplify the show’s narrative resonance, tying together the TV series’ intimate character study with the broader spectacle of a feature-length finale. In the months ahead, anticipation will pivot from the cliffhanger of television to the broader storytelling arc promised by the film, as Belly’s summer journey moves toward its ultimate, cinematic close.