BLACKPINK’s Lisa has again become the focus of intense speculation regarding her relationship with billionaire heir and CEO Frédéric Arnault. According to a report from Koreaboo, Lisa appeared to avoid Arnault immediately after the October 18–19 concerts in Kaohsiung—while Arnault was reportedly arriving in Taiwan, she flew out back to Seoul the same evening with her fellow members, triggering rumors that she was distancing herself from him.

However, alternate sources claim the opposite. According to TVBS, after two explosive nights of the DEADLINE World Tour at Kaohsiung National Stadium, Lisa departed from Kaohsiung International Airport early on October 20 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 run into the French businessman at Taipei 101, further fueling speculation that the couple were enjoying a private date in Taiwan.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK members Rosé, Jisoo, and Jennie were seen returning to South Korea following the concert, while Lisa remained behind, strengthening 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 an upscale restaurant in Paris. A month later, they were spotted sitting side by side in an airport lounge in Los Angeles. Though neither has ever confirmed the relationship, the pair have been frequently seen together, leading fans to describe their romance as “discreet yet steady.”

Frédéric Arnault is the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, the chairman of luxury empire LVMH, which owns over 75 high-end brands including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Tiffany & Co., and Fendi. As of 2025, Bernard Arnault ranks among the top five richest people in the world, according to Forbes.

Lisa, born Lalisa Manobal in Buriram, Thailand, is the only non-Korean member of 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 Lisa’s busiest yet. She released her debut solo studio album “Alter Ego” on February 28, collaborating with international artists like Doja Cat, RAYE, Future, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion. Her singles “Born Again” and “Priceless” received critical acclaim and commercial success.

In parallel, she has been touring with BLACKPINK on their DEADLINE World Tour, which kicked off in July 2025 in Goyang, South Korea. Their recent stop in Kaohsiung attracted over 100,000 fans.

Sources: Ngoisao, K14