Huge news from Vanity Fair’s cover story „The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl“: Lisa opened up about how she protects her private life while mostly avoiding questions about dating. The 29-year-old Blackpink member (born Pranpriya Manobal) let Vanity Fair profile her as an artist and person, but her team made one thing very clear — her personal life is off limits. Lisa’s publicist reportedly warned the interviewer twice not to broach that subject.
The piece mentions long-running rumors that Lisa has been linked to Frederic Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, with sightings together since 2023. Neither Lisa nor Frederic has ever confirmed anything — Vanity Fair simply notes the speculation as part of the public conversation around her life.
Instead of fueling dating talk, Lisa used the space to talk about something far more troubling: invasions of privacy by sasaeng fans. She described frightening incidents — one fan waited inside the home she lives in alone, and another tried to get into her taxi. She told Vanity Fair that after she spoke up about the lack of privacy, many fans began to respect her boundaries more.
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.
As a fan, it’s a relief to hear Lisa set boundaries and call out behavior that crosses the line. This interview lets us see the person behind the stage looks and viral dance videos while reminding everyone that respect and safety come first.
Quick context for anyone catching up:
- Lisa was born Pranpriya Manobal in Thailand and is the only Thai member of Blackpink.
- Blackpink debuted in 2016 under YG Entertainment and quickly became a global K-pop powerhouse.
- Lisa released her solo debut single album, Lalisa, in 2021, which showcased her signature dance and rap skills.
Stay kind, respect idols‘ privacy, and let’s keep supporting Lisa for her artistry and strength. Source: The Korea Herald