BLACKPINK’s Lisa, also known as Lalisa Manobal, began the group’s much-awaited Deadline World Tour with a solo concert in Goyang Stadium, South Korea on July 5 and 6. This marks BLACKPINK’s first-ever all-stadium tour, and it will wrap up on January 25, 2026, at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.

While fans celebrated the launch of the tour, Lisa’s rumoured relationship with Frédéric Arnault, heir to the LVMH empire, made headlines again. Reports claimed that Frédéric’s recent business visit to South Korea might have doubled as a personal gesture to support Lisa

Frédéric Arnault’s Business Meetings in Korea Spark Talk

According to Chosun Daily, Frédéric Arnault, the CEO of luxury fashion brand Loro Piana, was recently in South Korea. During his trip, he reportedly met with executives of the country’s top four department store chains. These included:

• Jung Joon Ho from Lotte Department Store

• Kim Young Hoon of Hanwha Galleria

• Park Joo Hyung of Shinsegae

• Jung Ji Young of Hyundai Department Store

Sources from the industry said that Arnault also toured several high-end department stores in Seoul to inspect Loro Piana outlets personally. His visits included:

• Lotte Avenuel (Jamsil and Main branches)

• Shinsegae (Gangnam and Main stores)

• Galleria Luxury Hall in Apgujeong

• Hyundai Department Store in Apgujeong

Business or Something More? Social Media Reacts

Frédéric is the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods group. His meetings and store inspections seemed focused on expanding his business presence in Korea. Still, the timing of his visit—during Lisa’s concert—caused a stir online.

Some social media users believed he came for more than just work. One user tweeted, “Did #Lisa’s rumoured boyfriend Frederic Arnault plan a sudden work trip to attend #BLACKPINK’s Goyang Concert?" Another wrote, “Lisa’s Billionaire Boyfriend Adjusts Schedule to Support Her at BLACKPINK Concert in Korea?"

Will Arnault Follow Lisa Around the World?

BLACKPINK’s world tour will cover North America, Europe, and Asia, with many big cities on the list. Now, fans are curious if Arnault will join Lisa in other countries too. Though there’s no confirmation, interest in their rumored romance continues to grow.

A Timeline of Their Rumoured Romance

Rumors about Lisa and Arnault’s relationship began in late 2022. Since then, fans have spotted them holding hands in Japan, sharing cozy moments in Italy, and spending time together in various places. These sightings have fueled ongoing speculation about their status.

However, neither Lisa nor Frédéric has confirmed or denied the dating rumors. Both continue to keep their personal lives private, letting the buzz swirl around them.