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Lisa and Frédéric Arnault Said to Have Ended Rumored Romance

Published 25 June 2026

Speculation about the relationship status of global superstar Lisa, a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, has intensified following a new magazine profile that suggests she and luxury heir Frédéric Arnault have ended their rumored romance. The singer’s emotional comments about heartbreak in the same interview have further fueled the rumors, though neither party has publicly confirmed a relationship or a split.

The discussion stems from a Vanity Fair summer cover story titled "The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl," published on Tuesday, June 23. The profile notes that Lisa, who was rumored to have been in a relationship with Arnault since mid-2023, "seem to have now called it quits." The article also revealed that the singer’s publicist advised the reporter more than once not to ask about her personal life, and Lisa did not address the topic during the interview.

Instead, the 29-year-old artist spoke candidly about the challenges of fame, particularly the intense lack of privacy. She described experiences with overly intrusive fans, known as "sasaengs," including one individual who waited for her at her home and another who tried to enter her taxi. "I feel like after I came out and...

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