'Shocking sobbing' Lisa: "K-pop culture makes dating impossible... popularity drops if discovered" [Star Issue]

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BLACKPINK member Lisa shed tears while recalling various behind-the-scenes experiences she has endured as a K-pop star.

According to a report by a Canadian media outlet on the 3rd, Lisa appeared in the documentary 'Always Lalisa', which will be released in October, reflecting on her journey and stating, "I couldn't dare speak up or express my thoughts since I was 14. That's how I lived."

Lisa's documentary film 'Always Lalisa' will be released worldwide in theaters on October 12. Directed by Sue Kim, the documentary is scheduled to premiere first at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2026), held from September 10 to 20.

Lisa also shed tears while explaining monthly evaluation videos and their content submitted during her training days at YG Entertainment after arriving in Korea in 2011 at the age of 14.

Additionally, Lisa stated, "In K-pop culture, dating is not allowed. If a relationship is captured by paparazzi, popularity declines. I dated several times when I was young but had to hide it. I didn't want my relationships to become a reason for BLACKPINK's popularity to drop."

Lisa also mentioned the song 'Dream' from her 2025 solo album 'Alter Ego', saying, "This song came from a secret relationship experience. I asked permission from the other party before release, and they agreed on the condition that fans would not discover their identity. Although fans may think they've identified the person, I don't think so."

Previously, Lisa was spotted multiple times with Frédéric Arnault, the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, head of the French luxury group LVMH, since 2023. However, there has been no official confirmation of a romantic relationship.

The American fashion magazine Vanity Fair recently reported in 'The Life of a K-pop Showgirl' that "Lisa and Arnault appear to have broken up."

In a subsequent interview, Lisa responded to questions about her private life: "I love my fans and it's nice to meet them in public places, but sometimes it feels burdensome. Sometimes I feel it's too much. And sometimes I just want to live normally." She added, "After revealing that I have no private life, it seems fans now respect that aspect even more."

Notably, the outlet also added that "a representative from Lisa's side requested that questions about her dating life not be asked."

Later, Thai celebrity Blue Pongtiwat posted photos taken with Lisa and wrote, "Cheers to you, rockstar!" Prior to this, Lisa also shared several of her own photos from what appears to be the same location along with the caption "Last lap of my 20s with my favorite people," celebrating her 29th birthday.

Notably, Blue Pongtiwat's late release of a two-shot photo after Lisa had shared these images a week earlier has raised further curiosity. Additionally, given that Frédéric Arnault, who had neither confirmed nor denied the dating rumors with Lisa, was not seen, some are suggesting this may be a rebound relationship.

Blue Pongtiwat, born in 2000, is three years younger than Lisa and is a Thai national star active as an actor, singer, and model with approximately 2.56 million SNS followers.

Meanwhile, Lisa resumed activities on the 4th at 9 a.m., releasing her new single 'SaWaDiKa' through online music platforms worldwide. 'SaWaDiKa' is a pre-release track from Lisa's upcoming EP 'PRESS PLAY', set for release on October 23. The greeting in Thai meaning "hello" features Lisa's unique rap skills and authentic hip-hop sound, clearly capturing her identity.

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