Did BLACKPINK’s Lisa Break Up With Frederic Arnault? Complete Timeline of Their 3-Year Relationship Amid Split Rumours
BLACKPINK's Lisa and LVMH heir Frédéric Arnault have reportedly ended their three-year relationship, as hinted in a recent Vanity Fair profile. The news follows Arnault's absence from Lisa's March birthday.
Global K-pop sensation Lisa, a member of the iconic group BLACKPINK, and French luxury scion Frédéric Arnault have reportedly called it quits after a three-year high-profile, albeit private, relationship. The news comes amid a recent Vanity Fair profile, published on June 23, 2026, which obliquely suggested the pair had gone their separate ways, stating, "Lisa and Arnault seem to have split up." FIFA World Cup 2026: BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Aespa’s Karina and BTS’ J-Hope Celebrate South Korea’s Epic Victory Against Czechia.
The speculation intensified following Arnault's noticeable absence from Lisa's 29th birthday celebration in March 2026. While neither Lisa nor Arnault has officially confirmed the breakup, Lisa's comments in the Vanity Fair interview regarding the importance of privacy in her personal life have further fueled the rumours. "I feel like after I came out and talked about how there's no privacy for me, [fans] now respect that a lot more," she stated. She added, "Sometimes it's just a little too much, and sometimes I just want to be normal."
BLACKPINK Lisa and Frederic Arnault Split
The whispers of a separation gained significant traction with the publication of the Vanity Fair summer cover story, "The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl," on June 23, 2026. The article's brief but impactful remark about the couple's alleged split resonated widely, especially given that Lisa's representatives had reportedly requested that questions about her romantic life be avoided during the interview. This development follows earlier fan observations, most notably Frédéric Arnault's absence from Lisa's birthday festivities in Bali this past March, which initially sparked breakup rumours.
Lisa and Frédéric Arnault: Relationship Timeline
The relationship between Lisa (born Lalisa Manobal on March 27, 1997), currently 29 years old, and Frédéric Arnault (born November 7, 1994), currently 32 years old, began attracting public attention in July 2023 when they were first spotted dining together at a restaurant in Paris, France.
Key Relationship Milestones:
July 2023: First publicly linked after being photographed together at a restaurant in Paris.
August 2023: Spotted travelling in Italy, with fans noting similarities in their social media posts.
Late 2023: Further sightings in various international locations continued to fuel speculation, with reports suggesting Lisa spent time with members of the Arnault family, even leading to marriage rumours among fans.
Frédéric Arnault is the second son of Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury conglomerate. Frédéric has held prominent positions within the LVMH empire, serving as CEO of LVMH Watches (overseeing brands like TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith) since January 2024. In March 2025, he was named CEO of the Italian luxury label Loro Piana, a role he officially commenced in June 2025. Lisa herself has a strong connection to LVMH, having been appointed a global brand ambassador for Bulgari, an LVMH-owned brand, in July 2020.
Lisa's Solo Career and BLACKPINK Activities
Away from her personal life, Lisa's career remains in high gear with numerous solo and group activities. She made her acting debut in The White Lotus season 3, portraying Mook, a hotelier in Thailand.
Her solo music career is also thriving. Lisa signed with Wasserman Music for global touring representation in October 2025, with a solo tour for her albums 'LALISA' and 'ALTER EGO' anticipated. She released the track "Bad Angel" with Anyma on April 8, 2026. Notably, Lisa made history as the first female K-pop soloist and first Thai artist to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in the US on June 12, 2026, performing the song "Goals" with Anitta and Rema from the official World Cup album.
Looking ahead, Lisa is supporting her 2025 debut studio album Alter Ego with her upcoming "VIVA LA LISA" Las Vegas residency, scheduled for four dates in November 2026 (November 13, 14, 27, and 28) at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. She is also set to star in the Netflix action thriller Tygo, a spin-off of the Extraction universe, alongside Don Lee and Lee Jin-uk, with production underway and an expected late 2026 release. BLACKPINK 10th Anniversary: Are Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose Planning Special Events for Fans?.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK as a group concluded their highly successful "Born Pink World Tour" on September 17, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. The group is set to celebrate their 10th anniversary in August 2026, with YG Entertainment reportedly planning special anniversary projects. While all four members renewed their group contract with YG Entertainment in December 2023, they opted not to renew individual contracts, establishing their own independent companies. Contract discussions for the group are expected to resurface in the latter half of 2026.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 25, 2026 10:25 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
