Lisa's rumored breakup with LVMH heir resurfaces after Vanity Fair profile

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Rumors that BLACKPINK's Lisa has split from Frederic Arnault, the son of luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault, are gaining renewed attention after a recent Vanity Fair profile suggested the pair may have gone their separate ways.

In its summer cover story, "The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl," published Tuesday, Vanity Fair explored Lisa's life as a global superstar, her growing influence beyond music and the personal challenges that come with worldwide fame.

The magazine briefly addressed the singer's long-rumored relationship with Arnault, the fourth son of the chairman of LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate.

"She was rumored to have been in a relationship with Frederic Arnault, son of LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault, since mid-2023," the article read. "They seem to have now called it quits."

The comment immediately reignited speculation among fans, as neither Lisa nor Arnault has ever publicly confirmed their relationship.

According to the profile, Lisa declined to discuss her personal life during the interview. Vanity Fair said her publicist warned the reporter twice not to bring up the subject, and Lisa ultimately avoided discussing romance altogether.

Instead, the singer opened up about the downside of fame and the loss of privacy that comes with being one of the world's most recognizable K-pop stars.

When asked about public interest in her relationships, including dedicated TikTok videos and Reddit discussions, Lisa spoke about her experiences with "sasaengs," a Korean term for obsessive fans who invade celebrities' privacy.

She recalled one fan waiting outside her home, where she lives alone, and another who attempted to force their way into a taxi with her.

"I feel like after I came out and talked about how there's no privacy for me, (fans) now respect that a lot more," Lisa said.

While expressing gratitude toward her supporters, she acknowledged the pressures of living under constant public scrutiny.

"They know that being in this position is not easy," she said. "Sometimes it's just a little too much, and sometimes I just want to be normal."

Rumors linking Lisa and Arnault first surfaced in July 2023 after the pair were reportedly spotted together at a restaurant in Paris. Subsequent sightings in several countries fueled speculation, and reports that Lisa had spent time with members of the Arnault family even prompted marriage rumors among fans.

Earlier this year, breakup rumors emerged after Arnault was notably absent from Lisa's birthday celebration in Bali. Vanity Fair's latest remarks have now brought those rumors back into the spotlight, sparking fresh discussion on social media.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.