But are these rumours even true – and are they connected in any way? Speculation is rife, but that’s all it is for now – speculation. Here’s what we know so far …
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How did Blackpink’s Lisa and LVMH’s Frédéric Arnault meet?
It’s unclear when exactly Lisa and Arnault met, but it’s been suggested that they first bonded at an event.
Arnault, 28, is the third son of billionaire Bernard Arnault, the world’s second richest man and boss of fashion conglomerate LVMH. The young Arnault currently heads Tag Heuer. Blackpink’s members, meanwhile, have worked extensively with LVMH brands, from Louis Vuitton campaigns together to individually becoming ambassadors: Lisa with Bulgari, Rosé with Tiffany & Co., Jisoo with Dior and Jennie often sporting labels like Loewe.Considering their regular collaborations, it’s no surprise that Lisa, 26, who’s also a Celine rep, eventually crossed paths with one of the LVMH heirs.
The romance rumours
Arnault and Lisa have been seen together on numerous occasions, from cosy dinner dates in Paris to Arnault’s presence at Blackpink’s concerts and Coachella this year, and even attending parties together, as evidenced by widely circulated pictures on the internet. Fans have been quick to jump on lovey-dovey rumours, yet neither member of the would-be couple has addressed the speculation surrounding their potential romance.
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What the fans and media are saying
Fans are on the fence about this one. Some have been quick to claim that yes, they must be dating, otherwise YG Entertainment would have denied the claims, while others argue that they must just be good friends supporting one another.
Either way, the duo’s hang-outs have sure drawn plenty of speculation from both fans and the media.
What about the YG contract termination speculation?
Perhaps in even more surprising news, media has reported that Lisa may not be renewing her contract. According to The Korea Times, this change of events could be due to a significant gap between Lisa’s demands and what the company is willing to offer her.
The entertainment company has since released a brief statement saying the matter is still under discussion and the uncertainty was due to Blackpink’s tour schedule and the Thai rapper’s individual schedule. “It has nothing to do with the contract renewal. That is currently under discussion,” the company added.
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The source stated, “YG’s contract renewal process with the remaining three members of Blackpink is proceeding relatively smoothly.”
If Lisa were to depart from the popular girl group though, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on its future trajectory.
In K-pop, there is a phenomenon known as the “seven-year curse” where groups often disband after seven years, typically due to the expiration of contracts as it is the maximum contract period for idols. Lisa, perhaps coincidentally, is reaching her seven-year mark this year.
Who else has Lisa – and Blackpink – dated?
It’s widely known that most K-pop agencies impose strict dating bans on their idols, with those that break the rule getting their contracts terminated. While the specific regulations of each agency remain undisclosed, there have been rumours suggesting that Blackpink’s members are prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships.
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Throughout the years, Lisa, the youngest member of the group, has not publicly revealed any romantic involvements. However, in a 2018 interview with Airrang Radio, she did mention a preference for older men.
On the other hand, Jennie has been linked to several artists – from Exo’s Kai and BigBang’s G-Dragon to Harry Styles – although she has never publicly confirmed any partners. Her most recent rumoured lover, V, happens to be part of BTS, K-pop’s biggest boy band.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZp6mpJq%2Fta3Ip6SepqRkrrPAyJyjnmdjZ394hZduZpukkZi4sbXNpKpmpJmorm6wwK2gp59docOutIyhnKKqXafCrrvUq6pmmaKaerO1xZ5kpGWgpL1uv9OaqWabn6q5pXnBnmSsnZWeu6h505qeZqCVqrKzecKepmaeopqxpr7InA%3D%3D