Blackpink’s Jisoo talks about acting and wants to play different roles
Famous mysterious star Jisoo – known as a member of Blackpink – met with journalists after receiving the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries.
“It was just my first time in Cannes. Still, I could feel the significance of the Pink Carpet. The name itself has a special meaning for me,” she smiled.
Although the meeting was short, there was a buzz of excitement in the room, with local journalists waiting for her entrance with phones already in the air and photos to sign.
“So many fans came to congratulate me. Some came from Paris and some came from all over the world. I will remember it for a long time,” she said, recalling the opening night, when her speech was frequently interrupted by screaming fans who clearly couldn’t believe their luck.
Although she has already proven herself to be a capable solo artist, releasing a duet with Zayn Malik called “Eyes Closed” in 2025, Jisoo plans to continue acting after starring in shows like “Snowdrop,” “Newtopia,” films “Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman,” “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy” and Netflix series “Boyfriend on Demand,” which premiered in March.
In the latter, she plays Mi-rae, a webtoon producer exhausted by her daily grind, who escapes into a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program that promises the dates of her dreams. The director, Kim Jung-sik, said this Variety that he mainly focused on “depicting the many charms that Jisoo has in the most versatile way possible. To do this, I used different professions and added subtle variations to her character in the virtual world, so that her acting style would feel different from Mi-rae in reality.”
When asked what role she would like to play next, Jisoo replied, “I would like to play different roles to please the audience. I’m really looking forward to it.”
How did she feel when she first heard that she would receive the Rising Star Award?
“I was very surprised.”
Previously it went to Daisy Edgar-Jones, “Bridgerton” breakthrough Phoebe Dynevor, Sydney Sweeney or “Fallout” star Ella Purnell.
Jisoo was “grateful and honored” to be mentioned alongside them.
“The name of the award refers to a rising star, so it makes me want to show a new side of myself. It makes me want to work harder. It’s a great honor, also for my fans who have always supported me.”
Canneseries Artistic Director Albin Lewi praised Jisoo’s “artistic journey, her ability to conquer new creative territories and her global appeal.” She has over 80 million Instagram followers, making her one of the most followed Korean personalities.
