Girl group BLACKPINK is attracting attention with a variety of issues as they approach their contract renewal.

Having debuted on August 8, 2016, BLACKPINK is looking at the expiration of their exclusive contract with YG Entertainment this August.

The issue of BLACKPINK's contract renewal attracts both domestic and international attention. Not only in Korea but also in Southeast Asia, the United States, and Europe, BLACKPINK has received immense love. They have achieved high scores on various overseas charts, including the U.S. Billboard. They have also performed on the stage of the largest music festival in the U.S., Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and have a record of winning at the MTV Video Music Awards, continuing their rise as a global group.

Given the controversies around BIGBANG's T.O.P and Seungri, BLACKPINK is an undeniable cash cow helping YG Entertainment regain its footing.

Given such, the issue of BLACKPINK's contract renewal attracted attention from early on. On the 12th, a media outlet reported that Lisa's contract status was uncertain, which YG Entertainment immediately denied. They emphasized that discussions regarding the members' contract renewals are still "under discussion."

Amidst this, rumors of Lisa's romantic relationship have emerged. Foreign media first reported the dating rumors between Lisa and the CEO of luxury watch brand TAG Heuer, Frederic Arnault.

As Frederic Arnault, embroiled in dating rumors with Lisa, is the fourth son of Bernard Arnault, the chairman of the LVMH group, which owns more than 50 luxury brands, the celebrity and Lisa's dating rumors gathered a lot of attention. The agency has not revealed any particular stance regarding this.

Earlier, several witness accounts and dating rumors about Jennie and BTS's V have been circulating since May last year. Private pictures of Jennie and V have been leaked, and recently, a video of an Asian man and woman, suspected to be the two, in Paris, France, has fueled the dating rumors.

Following this, in April, Chinese media sparked dating rumors between Rosé and actor Kang Dong Won. The rumors spread around a photo of Rosé and Kang Dong Won caught together in a fashion industry gathering picture. However, YG stated that the dating rumor was not true and expressed, "We provide guidance once again as indiscriminate speculation continues. We would appreciate your help in preventing the spread of information different from the truth."

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