Blackpink’s Lisa attends public event with heir to world’s richest billionaire Arnault

Lisa, of the South Korean girl group Blackpink. Photo from Lisa's Instagram

The two attended a product launch organized by a watch brand in Miami, U.S., on Friday. They posed for photos with CEOs and fashion designers affiliated with the Arnault family-owned LVMH group.

Speculation about Lisa’s relationship with Frédéric emerged after he began following her on Instagram in 2022 and frequently engaging with her posts. To date, neither has publicly commented on rumors about their relationship.

Nonetheless, Lisa has been frequently seen with Frédéric across various countries in 2023 and into this year, including a visit to Paris’ Rodin Museum, followed by dinner together, last month.

Born Pranpriya Manoban in Thailand, Lisa, 27, joined Blackpink in 2016. In 2021, she embarked on a solo music career with the album "Lalisa," and became the first K-pop artist to exceed 1 billion streams on Spotify with her song "Money."

Besides her musical achievements, Lisa has established herself in the fashion industry, serving as a global ambassador for prestigious luxury brands like Celine and Bulgari. Her social media influence is significant, with over 103 million followers on Instagram.

Frédéric, 29, is the CEO of the watch division of his father’s luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH, which includes brands like Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith.

According to Forbes, as of May 6, Bernard and his family are recognized as the world’s wealthiest, holding an estimated fortune of US$212.5 billion. The Arnault family’s substantial wealth primarily originates from LVMH, which owns luxury brands such as Christian Dior, Fendi, Loewe, Celine, and Bulgari, among others.