BLACKPINK star Lisa sparked new split rumors after telling Vanity Fair she has been heartbroken a lot,
following months of public separation and social media silence from billionaire heir Frédéric Arnault. The interview also addressed severe privacy concerns, including encounters with stalkers.
BLACKPINK member Lalisa Manobal — widely known as Lisa — has drawn intense global scrutiny regarding her personal life following a candid cover story published by Vanity Fair on June 23, 2026. The 29-year-old Thai superstar, who recently expanded her career into acting with a role in HBO Max’s The White Lotus
, addressed questions about romantic heartbreak during the interview, prompting wide speculation about the status of her high-profile relationship.
Vanity Fair Interview Ignites Split Speculation
During the interview, the interviewer asked if she had ever been a “heartbreaker.” The artist firmly replied, No.
She elaborated on her personal experiences, stating, I’m the one who got that a lot,
before adding, I feel like I got heartbroken a lot.
According to pagesix.com, the singer became visibly emotional at that moment and was unable to finish her thought, leading the conversation to shift to other topics.
The profile noted that Lisa and billionaire heir Frédéric Arnault seem to have now called it quits. Representatives for both individuals did not immediately respond to media requests for comment.
Months of Silence and Missed Milestones
The breakup speculation did not materialize overnight. Observers first noticed friction in March, when Arnault missed the global music star’s birthday celebration. Tensions grew further as followers tracked thestar.com.my, noting that the LVMH executive suddenly stopped liking or engaging with Lisa’s Instagram posts for more than two months. The couple had not appeared together publicly for approximately six months prior to the Vanity Fair report.
Public ties between the two officially began in 2023, when they were photographed dining and vacationing across multiple countries. Lisa was subsequently spotted spending time in Italy with Arnault’s family, and eagle-eyed fans even spotted a photo of him on her phone’s wallpaper. The pair made a rare public appearance together in 2024 at a TAG Heuer and Formula 1 event in Miami. Arnault, the son of luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault and concert pianist Hélène Mercier, serves as the CEO of LVMH Watches.
“I feel like after I came out and talked about how there’s no privacy for me, [fans] now respect that a lot more. They know that being in this position is not easy. Sometimes it’s just a little too much, and sometimes I just want to be normal.”
Lalisa Manobal, via Vanity Fair and Page Six
Strict Privacy Boundaries and Stalker Encounters
Ahead of publication, Lisa’s publicist reportedly warned the interviewer twice not to broach the subject of her personal life. Rather than discussing romance, the K-pop icon opened up about the severe lack of personal boundaries she faces, detailing frightening encounters with obsessive fans, known as sasaengs. She recounted an incident where a stalker waited for her inside her home, where she lives alone, and another instance where someone attempted to force their way into her taxi.
Despite these extreme violations, the singer expressed gratitude toward her broader fan base for shifting their attitude regarding her personal boundaries. Her independent label, LLOUD, continues to manage her expanding international portfolio, which over the past year has included performances at the MTV Video Music Awards, the Oscars, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and an opening-ceremony performance at a FIFA World Cup.
Fresh Sighting in Hong Kong Sparks New Fan Speculation
Even as breakup discussions dominate entertainment headlines, Lisa’s movements continue to attract intense online tracking. Recently, the performer was spotted abroad in Hong Kong alongside Thai actor, singer, and model “Blue” Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen, an artist under Channel 3. The sighting immediately triggered fresh speculation across social media platforms, with online commenters debating whether the two were strictly close friends or romantically involved.
The viral photographs drew swift pushback from dedicated fans who criticized the constant scrutiny surrounding the singer’s companions. Several users on social media argued that public observers frequently project romantic intent onto anyone seen with the global star, overshadowing her professional achievements in music and acting.
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