[K-POP & Beauty] Lisa's Dating Confession, TREASURE's 'SHOCK' Comeback, and Hailey Bieber's $5M Donation

BLACKPINK's Lisa Shakes Up the Internet with 'Small-Money Guy' Dating Story

BLACKPINK's Lisa (리사) recently appeared on the podcast 《Therapuss》, hosted by American personality Jake Shane, to promote her solo mini-album 《Press Play》. During the episode, she candidly shared a past dating experience. According to a report from the Taiwanese community PTT (PTT), Lisa recounted dining at her favorite sushi restaurant with her mother and a friend. She playfully called a man who had shown interest in her, asking, "Could you pay for us? Just pay for everything?" To everyone's surprise, she revealed that the man flatly refused, saying, "Nah, I don't want to."

Lisa explained that while she is financially independent and doesn't expect a man to pay every time, such a small gesture of consideration would have made a big impression if the person was in the "courting stage." She added that although she had said it as a joke, the man ultimately didn't pay, so she ended up covering the bill for her mother and friend as well. Lisa emphasized, "It's not about the money; it's about feeling how much the other person values me through small details."

“In Thailand, treating a girlfriend's family and friends shows generosity and can leave a good impression. Lisa was just giving him an opportunity.”

This anecdote sparked a heated debate online. Analysis suggested that, particularly in Thai culture (Lisa is Thai), treating a girlfriend's family and friends is considered an important act that demonstrates a man's generosity and sincerity. Many fans began speculating about the identity of the man Lisa mentioned. Names like Frédéric Arnault (프레데릭 아르노), the third son of the LVMH group, who has been linked to Lisa in dating rumors multiple times, and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat (블루 퐁티왓), who has recently been spotted with her in various countries, were brought up. Furthermore, some even speculated about individuals from Lisa's trainee days in Korea, offering various interpretations based on the fact that the man was financially better off than Lisa at the time.

TREASURE's Comeback Imminent with Digital Single 'SHOCK'

YG Entertainment's boy group TREASURE (트레저) is building anticipation among fans with the announcement of their comeback with the new digital single album 《SHOCK》. The music video teaser was released on October 30 at 6 PM (KST) via YG's official Instagram (@yg_ent_official). The digital single album is set to be officially released on November 2, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). Showcasing powerful visuals alongside the hashtags #TREASURE #트레저 #YG, this comeback is drawing significant attention from their global fandom.

Hailey Bieber's Rhode Donates $5 Million to Women's Health and Expresses K-Beauty Love

Hailey Bieber, founder of the global beauty brand Rhode, has announced a generous donation, showcasing her deep commitment to women's health. According to a WWD report (WWD), Rhode plans to donate a total of $5 million over a three-year partnership with the Foundation for Women’s Health. This marks the largest philanthropic investment since the brand's inception.

Hailey Bieber revealed that she felt frustrated by the lack of research in women's health, drawing from her own experiences and the health issues faced by women around her (such as PMOS, endometriosis, and PMDD experienced after the birth of her son, Jack Blues). Of the donated funds, $1 million will be used to establish the 'Evergreen Fund,' a venture philanthropy fund that invests in companies developing women's health diagnostics and treatments. Katy Brodsky Falco (케이티 브로드스키 팔코), founder and executive director of the Foundation for Women’s Health, emphasized, "This $5 million donation sends a powerful message to young women, who are the next generation of leaders and mothers, that long-standing gender inequality is unacceptable."

Meanwhile, Rhode was acquired by E.l.f. Beauty in 2025 in a deal valued at up to $1 billion. In the 2026 fiscal year, Rhode achieved over $500 million in annual global retail sales and approximately $390 million in net sales, marking more than 80% growth year-over-year. Hailey Bieber recently expressed her deep affection for K-beauty after a visit to Korea. She mentioned being completely captivated by a blue sheet mask she discovered at a facial clinic, called 'Pyderin’s Hydrovuster PDRN SOS Hyal Soothing Mask,' praising it by saying, "They just know everything." Rhode plans to launch a targeted serum focused on 'smart aging' next January and aims for global expansion.