ENTERTAINMENT
LVMH Executive Frédéric Arnault Visits South Korea Amid BLACKPINK Lisa's Tour
According to industry sources, Arnault has been visiting major department stores in Seoul since October 7th. His itinerary included stops at Lotte Department Store Avenuel Jamsil, Lotte Main Store, Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam and Main Branches, Galleria Luxury Hall, and Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Main Branch, where he personally inspected Loro Piana and other LVMH brand stores.
Arnault also met with key figures in the South Korean retail industry, including Jun-ho Jung, CEO of Lotte Department Store, Young-hoon Kim, CEO of Hanwha Galleria, Joo-hyung Park, CEO of Shinsegae, and Ji-young Jung, President of Hyundai Department Store.
His visit has drawn attention as it coincides with the opening of BLACKPINK's world tour. The group kicked off their 'DEADLINE' tour with performances on October 5th and 6th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. Industry insiders speculate that Arnault's visit was planned to align with Lisa's tour schedule.
Frédéric Arnault is the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, chairman of the LVMH Group. A graduate of the prestigious French engineering school 'Ecole Polytechnique,' he has overseen LVMH's watch division and has been serving as CEO of the Italian luxury brand Loro Piana since March.
Rumors of a romance between Arnault and Lisa have been circulating since 2023. The pair have been spotted together in France, the United States, and Italy, and reports of Lisa traveling with Arnault's family have fueled marriage speculations. Lisa's solo track 'Moonlit Floor' features lyrics about a "green-eyed French boy," which many interpret as a nod to Arnault.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is set to continue their world tour with 31 performances across 16 cities, including stops in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
