Beyond her flourishing career, BLACKPINK’s Lisa has been making waves with her personal life
As 2023 approaches its end, it’s time to recap the hottest events, spotlighting the most talked-about celebrities throughout the year.
This year, BLACKPINK’s Lisa is without doubt one of the most buzzworthy names in the entertainment industry. From the start of 2023 until now, she’s been a constant topic of online discussion, spanning both her professional and personal life.
Contract Renewal Issue
On December 6th, reports from Korean media revealed that all four BLACKPINK members had renewed exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment for group activities. This brought joy to BLACKPINK fans and gave YG’s stock price a boost, underscoring the huge impact of BLACKPINK.
Before this official announcement, rumors had circulated for months, suggesting that none of the four BLACKPINK members would renew their contracts with YG.
Throughout this time, YG kept reassuring everyone that contract negotiations were ongoing and no final decision had been reached. But many were convinced that the renewal, especially for Lisa, was impossible.
Dating Rumor with French Billionaire Heir
Rumors of a romance between Lisa and billionaire heir Frédéric Arnault started in July 2023 when netizens spotted them on a date at a café in Paris, France.
In July, after a BLACKPINK concert overseas, while other members flew back to Korea, Lisa took a different flight to Europe and later shared photos of her posing on an Italian beach. Fans then noticed that Frédéric Arnault’s family was coincidentally present at the same place and time as Lisa, fueling ongoing speculations.
In response to these rumors, YG issued a response saying, “This cannot be confirmed.” Fans scoured for more moments of Lisa and Frédéric Arnault together, uncovering photos where Lisa appeared affectionate towards him.
Despite initial support, many fans now seem dissatisfied with this relationship, believing that Lisa had become increasingly rebellious since getting entangled with Frédéric.
Controversial Crazy Horse Show
Lisa’s choice to perform at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris, France, positioned her as one of the most controversial figures in the entertainment industry for 2023. When this information came to light, social media exploded in debates, with many expressing disapproval of Lisa’s decision.
While acknowledging Lisa’s age (26) and her freedom to do whatever she wants, the majority felt that, as an influential idol with a predominantly teenage fan base, her actions had negative repercussions. Despite public and fan dissent, Lisa went ahead with three performances at Crazy Horse in late September 2023.
Photos from Lisa’s Crazy Horse show immediately caused a social media storm. Lisa’s bold appearance led to criticism, particularly from Chinese netizens.
Once loved in the Chinese market, Lisa now faces strong public backlash there. In November 2023, Lisa’s official Weibo account and fan page became inaccessible.
It wasn’t just Lisa. Chinese actresses Angelababy and Jenny Zhang, rumored to attend Lisa’s Crazy Horse performance, faced severe consequences. Despite not confirming their attendance, both actresses were strongly criticized and even allegedly blacklisted in China.
Jenny Zhang was removed from a new drama, and Angelababy disappeared from the official lineup of Keep Running’s new season. Additionally, there are rumors that completed projects of Angelababy might also face cancellation, with significant compensation to brands she models for. Reportedly, Angelababy even had to seek help from her ex-husband Huang Xiaoming.
Source: K14
