BLACKPINKLisa once again became the center of public attention, this time not for her performances, but for her alleged love affair with Frédéric Arnault, son of billionaire Bernard Arnault.
Second TVBSafter two explosive nights of DEADLINE World Tour at Kaohsiung National Stadium, Lisa left Kaohsiung International Airport early in the morning on October 20th aboard a private jet bound for Taipei Songshan Airport. Sources revealed that Frédéric Arnault was also on board.
That same evening, a local Threads user posted a photo claiming to have met the French businessman Taipei 101further fueling speculation that the couple were enjoying a private date in Taiwan.
In the meantime, BLACKPINK members Rosé, Jisoo and Jennie were seen returning to South Korea after the concert, while Lisa stayed behind, reinforcing fans’ suspicions of a romantic getaway.
Rumors of Lisa and Frédéric Arnault’s relationship first surfaced in July 2023, when the two were photographed dining together at a luxury restaurant in Paris. A month later, they were spotted sitting side by side in the Los Angeles airport lounge. Although neither has ever confirmed the relationship, the couple has often been seen together, leading fans to describe their romance as ” “discreet but constant.”
Frédéric Arnault is the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, chairman of the LVMH luxury empire, which owns more than 75 high-end brands including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Tiffany & Co. and Fendi. According to Forbes, in 2025, Bernard Arnault is among the top five richest people in the world.
Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Buriram, Thailand, is the only non-Korean member of the BLACKPINK. With over 106 million followers on Instagram and 23.7 million on TikTok, she remains one of the most influential K-pop idols globally.
This year has been one of the busiest for Lisa. He released his debut solo studio album “Alter Ego” on February 28, collaborating with international artists such as Doja Cat, RAYE, Future, Tyla and Megan Thee Stallion. Her singles “Born again” AND “Priceless” received critical acclaim and commercial success.
In parallel, she toured with BLACKPINK on theirs DEADLINE World Tourstarted in July 2025 in Goyang, South Korea. Their recent stop in Kaohsiung attracted over 100,000 fans.
Sources: Ngoisao
