Major Korean Media Outlets Report BLACKPINK's Lisa Is Dating Frédéric Arnault

Korea’s largest media outlets are reporting that BLACKPINK‘s Lisa was dating TAG Heur CEO and LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) heir Frédéric Arnault.

Frédéric Arnault | *@frederic.arnault/Instagram*

On July 12, Korean media outlets such as JoongAng Ilbo, Maeil Kyungjae, and Sports Kyung Hyang reported that the two were alleged to be dating after recent videos of them eating together went viral.

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Previously international fans were reported to be celebrating Lisa and Arnault’s friendship.

Netizens Love Seeing BLACKPINK’s Lisa Hanging Out With Friend Frederic Arnault In Paris

Although many international fans believe that the two were only friends, Korean news outlets reported that the two may be dating.

Korean major media outlets report Lisa’s dating allegations | *Naver*

BLACKPINK Lisa, Dating Rumors With Luis Vuitton’s Chairman’s Son… “Seen At A Restaurant In Paris (JoongAng Ilbo)
BLACKPINK Lisa, Dating News With Luis Vuitton Chairman’s Son… “Date In Paris” (Maeil Kyungjae)
BLACKPINK Lisa, Dating News Make Waves (Sports Kyung Hyang)
BLACKPINK Lisa, Dating Rumors With Heir LVMH Chairman’s Fourth Son (Newsis)
BLACKPINK Lisa Dating Rumors… Paris Date With Luis Vuitton Heir? (Hankook Kyungjae)
Foreign Correspondants “BLACKPINK Lisa — LVMH Heir, “Dating?” (Chosun Biz)
BLACKPINK Lisa, Dating News With Global Heir… YG Stays Silent (Sports Seoul)

Korean netizens responded to the reports with varying reactions. While some congratulated the couple, others maintained they were just friends and that the article wasn’t true.

“I thought this wasn’t true? If it’s true, Lisa could do so much better.”
“YG usually denies dating rumors if they aren’t true.”
“Lisa is a veteran now, so it is understandable if she dates.”
“The dating rumors were first reported in a German newspaper and then in Paris. The news was first reported overseas. It’s surprising that Korean outlets are reporting this so late.”
“Wasn’t she dating Park Bo Gum?”
“All I know is that Lisa could do so much better, ㅠㅠ. The man is honestly ugly AF. It’s a relief that he is at least rich.”
“This is a fabrication? You guys are doing too much. Leave BLACKPINK alone.”
“This is fake news, LOL. What the hell?”
“People are going nuts that it’s time for them to negotiate a new contract, LOL. Sigh.”

What are your thoughts?

Source: theqoo