On May 2nd, Lisa shared several photos on her social media from the garden of the Rodin Museum in Paris, France, dressed in a grey long coat paired with jeans. Earlier, witnesses spotted Lisa and Frederic Arnault enjoying ice cream at the same location, sparking widespread dating rumours online. A netizen confirmed their relationship by posting photos and noting their affectionate behaviour.
Amid the dating speculations, Lisa indirectly acknowledged her romance by posting pictures from the same place, publicly confirming her relationship with Frederic Arnault. Despite a few negative comments, the majority of fans flooded Lisa’s account with congratulatory messages and expressions of support.
The positive reception of Lisa’s dating news contrasts with the typical reactions to dating revelations involving K-pop girl group members. Normally, when a female idol is rumoured to be dating or confirms a relationship, fans often express disappointment and criticism. Recently, aespa’s Karina issued a letter of apology to fans after revealing her romance with actor Lee Jae-Wook.
So, why is Lisa’s relationship different? Firstly, Lisa has achieved significant recognition as a BLACKPINK member, earning admiration for her accomplishments. Fans believe she deserves happiness in her personal life after her successful career. Additionally, Lisa’s eight-year tenure in the industry and approaching milestone of turning 30 make her romantic involvement more acceptable to her fanbase.
Lisa’s devoted fandom, particularly among Thai supporters, demonstrates unwavering loyalty and support, minimizing the impact of her dating status on her popularity.
Dating news among BLACKPINK members, Lisa is not alone. Members like Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé have also been the subject of dating rumours or confirmed relationships with celebrities such as EXO’s Kai, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, BTS’s V, actor Ahn Bo-hyun, and actor Kang Dong-won.
Meanwhile, Lisa’s rumoured boyfriend, Frederic Arnault, holds prestigious credentials as the fourth son of the LVMH family and currently serves as the CEO of TAG Heuer. Lisa’s recent renewal of her group contract with YG Entertainment for group activities, along with the establishment of her label LLOUD, underscores her ongoing commitment to her career amidst her blossoming personal life.
