BLACKPINK‘s Lisa recently caused a whirlwind of speculation and online buzz after posting a curious photo on her Instagram Story, showing herself playfully biting the arm of an unidentified man set to the dreamy soundtrack Dream.
The image instantly went viral, racking up over 1.6 million views, with fans quick to point out that the man was not her rumored boyfriend, Frédéric Arnault, heir to the LVMH empire.
The intimate gesture sparked confusion and concern about her relationship status, especially since Lisa and Frédéric have been romantically linked since mid-2023. However, it didn’t take long for Korean media to identify the mystery man: Sakaguchi Kentaro, a well-known Japanese actor and longtime friend of Lisa.
Shortly after Lisa‘s post, Sakaguchi Kentaro also uploaded a similar photo—his arm visible, with bite marks covered by emoji icons—further fueling speculation. Yet sources clarified the context: the playful interaction was likely part of a scene from Lisa’s upcoming music video for Dream.
According to reports, the MV set included production staff, and Sakaguchi Kentaro is said to be starring as the male lead in the project. Their strong off-screen friendship backs this up, as Sakaguchi Kentaro was seen attending BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE comeback concert in July and has previously collaborated with Lisa on TikTok.
While the bite photo sparked dating rumors and concerns over a possible breakup with Frédéric, insiders suggest there’s no trouble between the pair. In fact, Lisa and Frédéric have been spotted together across multiple countries, even reportedly meeting each other’s families despite never officially confirming the relationship.
Adding fuel to the fire, U.S.-based gossip blog Crazy Days & Nights recently alleged that Lisa had secretly married Frédéric and was quietly relocating to Europe. The claim gained traction after Lisa held a wardrobe clearance event in June, donating proceeds to Good Neighbors, further hinting at a lifestyle shift.
As of now, Lisa has made no public comment on the dating or marriage rumors, keeping fans guessing about both her love life and her next big artistic move.
Sources: KoreaBoo