Blackpink’s Lisa and billionaire Arnault’s heir seen together in Hawaii

Lisa, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink. Photo from Lisa’s Instagram

Earlier this month, a photo surfaced on X showing Lisa seated across from Frédéric, uploaded by someone who stumbled upon them in Hawaii.

In the image, Lisa is dressed casually in a gray t-shirt and white pants, with her hair pulled back, exuding a simple and fresh vibe. Frédéric wears an orange polo shirt and shorts, complemented by a white baseball cap.

The photo also reveals part of the restaurant’s menu, showing a cookie priced at US$14 and a burrito at US$20, prompting discussions about the upscale nature of the eatery. It has also drawn considerable attention and comments, highlighting the apparent close connection between the singer and the businessman as well.

According to sources, Lisa also joined the Arnault family for a vacation in Europe earlier this month, where they visited various landmarks in Italy and Greece. She then returned to South Korea to join her Blackpink bandmates to mark the group’s debut anniversary on Aug. 8, before heading to Hawaii with Frédéric.

Speculation about the pair’s close relationship began when Frédéric followed Lisa on Instagram in 2022 and liked several of her posts. They have been seen together on other occasions, including a visit to Paris’ Rodin Museum in April and dining out in May this year.

Lisa, 27, was born Pranpriya Manoban in Thailand. She joined Blackpink in 2016 and launched a solo career in 2021 with her album “Lalisa.” Her single “Money” made her the first K-pop artist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, and she has become a significant fashion figure with over 103 million Instagram followers.

Frédéric, 29, leads LVMH’s watch division, overseeing brands like Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith.

As of Aug. 19, Forbes reports that Bernard Arnault and his family are the third wealthiest globally, with an estimated fortune of US$185.1 billion, largely derived from their LVMH holdings, which include luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Bulgari.