Lisa of BLACKPINK found herself at the center of hot topics today, from news about her contract renewal with YG Entertainment to rumors of an international romance. It's been quite a day filled with intense attention for the star.

On the 12th, news surfaced about the contract renewals of BLACKPINK members with YG Entertainment. Currently, as BLACKPINK is facing the expiration of their exclusive contract in August, it's reported that Lisa recently expressed difficulty managing her schedule for August due to uncertainty about her contract renewal with YG Entertainment. This news was first reported in China through a Chinese agency.

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BVLGARI also released a video of the K-pop superstar's decadent voyage in the eternal city of Rome.

In response to this, YG Entertainment stated to Star News on July 11th regarding Lisa's contract renewal, "The inability to set a schedule for August is due to a tour and personal schedule, and it is unrelated to the contract. The contract renewal is currently under discussion." Due to the uncertainty surrounding Lisa's contract renewal, YG Entertainment closed the market at 74,300 KRW, a decrease of 4600 KRW (5.83%) from the previous trading day.

Following Lisa's contract renewal news, dating rumors also emerged.

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BLACKPINK Lisa Stirs Waves: Uncertainty Surrounds YG Contract Renewal and Rumors of Dating Global Tycoon Emerge

International media reported that Lisa is dating Frederic Arnault, the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, the head of the luxury brand LVMH. Frederic Arnault is the CEO of luxury watch brand TAG Heuer under the LVMH Group, the son of Bernard Arnault who is the second wealthiest person in the world according to Forbes.

Media outlets presented evidence of the alleged romance, such as photographs of Lisa spending time with Frederic Arnault at a restaurant near Paris. Lisa was seen without makeup, casually enjoying her time with Frederic Arnault. Notably, Frederic Arnault is known to be a passionate BLACKPINK fan and has even attended BLACKPINK's concert in LA.

During his visit to the concert, Frederic Arnault had posted a personal picture with BLACKPINK in the waiting room, captioning it, "Wonderful evening at BLACKPINK concert in LA. Congratulations and see you soon in Paris."

In response to Lisa's dating rumors, YG has not issued any statement. Lisa is currently known to be staying in Paris, France, for BLACKPINK's concert scheduled for the 15th.

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