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Who is Kentaro Sakaguchi, Lisa from Blackpink’s rumoured beau?

STORYCherry Liu
Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi is also a model for the likes of Prada and Gucci, and has recently been linked to Blackpink’s Lisa. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram
Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi is also a model for the likes of Prada and Gucci, and has recently been linked to Blackpink’s Lisa. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram
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Fans seem to think that The White Lotus star, recently linked to LVMH heir Frédéric Arnault, may be dating the talented Japanese actor

Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi, 34, has recently become the focus of intense rumours about whether he is dating Lisa from Blackpink.

The buzz began after fans noticed both stars using Lisa’s new single “Dream” as background music to a similar scenic photo on their Instagram stories. Sakaguchi was also present at Blackpink’s “Deadline” concert in South Korea alongside Lisa’s family members. The rumours were fuelled further when a photo of Lisa playfully biting a man’s arm emerged, with the mystery guy later confirmed to be Sakaguchi.

However, any involvement in recent weeks now in fact appears to have been related to a short film for “Dream” that the pair made together. Some have accepted the film as Sakaguchi and Lisa’s reason for spending so much time with the actor, others still aren’t convinced. The White Lotus actress, 28, was previously linked to LVMH heir Frédéric Arnault.
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Here is everything you need to know about Lisa’s rumoured beau, who has more than two million followers on Instagram.

Kentaro Sakaguchi began his career as a model

Kentaro Sakaguchi is no stranger to the world of modelling, and is something of a heartthrob in his native Japan. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram
Kentaro Sakaguchi is no stranger to the world of modelling, and is something of a heartthrob in his native Japan. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram

Sakaguchi began his career as a model in 2010 when he was 19 years old, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily.

Known for his “shio-gao” or “salt-face” look – characterised by fair skin, delicate features, and a charming smile – he quickly gained popularity in the fashion world.

Kentaro Sakaguchi modelling for Uniqlo Korea in February. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram
Kentaro Sakaguchi modelling for Uniqlo Korea in February. Photo: @sakaguchikentaro/Instagram
He has worked with brands including Gucci, Prada, Tamburins and Uniqlo. Earlier this year, he attended the Prada SS26 Milan menswear fashion show as a brand ambassador, per Vogue Taiwan.

He is a talented actor

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