Speculation surrounding the alleged romance between BLACKPINK’s Lisa and CEO Frédéric Arnault has intensified as new evidence emerges, capturing the duo together during a recent excursion in Japan. On the evening of April 20, Chinese media outlet stirred the gossip mill by revealing dating photographs purportedly showcasing Lisa and Arnault enjoying each other’s company in Tokyo.
While Lisa recently made her presence felt at Coachella, the dateline of this outing has not been confirmed.
These images, reportedly snapped by a Chinese blogger and disseminated on the social media platform Weibo, depict Lisa and Arnault departing a Tokyo hotel in tandem, strolling side by side, seemingly lost in amiable conversation. Unlike previous sightings where the pair maintained a discreet distance, this latest snapshot shows them comfortably traversing the streets of Tokyo.
The origins of this rumored liaison trace back to July 2023, when Lisa and Arnault were initially spotted dining together at a restaurant in France. Video footage from the encounter captured a moment of apparent closeness, as Lisa was observed leaning affectionately against Arnault’s shoulder, fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship. Subsequent developments only added fodder to the rumor mill, as Arnault reportedly introduced Lisa to his family, while also meeting with Lisa’s parents in September of the same year.
Lisa (Blackpink) and Fréderic Arnault were spotted eating ice cream on a date at the Musée Rodin museum in Paris, France
