1. Kim Ji-soo, known mononymously as Jisoo, is a South Korean singer and actress.
50 Facts About Jisoo
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Jisoo is a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016.
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In March 2023, Jisoo released her debut single album Me, which became the best-selling album by a female soloist in South Korea and the first to sell over a million copies.
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Jisoo has been awarded several accolades throughout her career, including two Golden Disc Awards, three MAMA Awards, a Circle Chart Music Award, and the Seoul International Drama Award for Outstanding Korean Actress.
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Jisoo is the most-followed Korean actress on Instagram and has been recognized for her impact on fashion as a global ambassador for Dior.
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Jisoo attended high school at the School of Performing Arts Seoul; in 11th grade, she joined a drama club at the school and earned more experience in the entertainment industry by attending auditions.
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In 2011, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment as a trainee after passing its auditions.
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In 2015, Jisoo made a cameo appearance in the KBS2 drama The Producers with labelmates Sandara Park of 2NE1 and Kang Seung-yoon of Winner.
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Jisoo debuted as one of the four members of girl group Blackpink on August 8,2016, alongside Jennie, Rose and Lisa.
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From 2017 to 2018, Jisoo joined Inkigayo as a host alongside Got7's Jin-young and NCT's Doyoung.
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Jisoo first ventured into acting in 2019 with a short cameo appearance in the tvN fantasy drama Arthdal Chronicles as Song Joong-ki's love interest.
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Jisoo took part as writer on "Lovesick Girls," the third single from Blackpink's first studio album The Album.
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In 2021, Jisoo had her first leading role in the JTBC television series Snowdrop, helmed by Sky Castles writer Yoo Hyun-mi and director Jo Hyun-tak.
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Jisoo played a college freshman, Eun Yeong-ro, who is held hostage by her love interest Lim Soo-ho, a North Korean agent portrayed by Jung Hae-in.
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In September 2022, Jisoo was awarded Outstanding Korean Actress at the Seoul International Drama Awards for her role in Snowdrop.
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Jisoo contributed songwriting credits to "Yeah Yeah Yeah," the fourth track from Blackpink's second studio album, Born Pink.
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Jisoo promoted "Flower" by performing it on SBS's Inkigayo and went on to achieve nine music show wins on South Korean cable music programs, including Triple Crowns on Inkigayo and Show Champion.
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Jisoo made a special cameo appearance as a Korean traditional fairy in the film Dr Cheon and Lost Talisman, which was released on September 27,2023.
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Jisoo will make her big screen debut in the film adaptation of the webtoon Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, of which she is said to be a fan.
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On November 22,2023, Jisoo was invested by King Charles III as an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire alongside her bandmates during a special investiture at Buckingham Palace which was attended by President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Jisoo's next acting project was the zombie comedy series Newtopia, which was an adaptation of the novel Influenza by Han Sang-Hoon.
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Jisoo was ranked as the 10th most popular K-pop idol in 2018 and 17th in 2019 in annual surveys conducted by Gallup Korea.
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Jisoo is the fourth most-followed K-pop idol behind bandmates Lisa, Jennie and Rose, achieving 79.5 million followers on the platform as of October 2024.
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Jisoo was included in the ranking for the top ten celebrities and influencers leading the world of cosmetics for the first five months of 2020.
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Women's Wear Daily, a fashion industry trade journal, revealed that Jisoo led the ranking in average engagement per post, followed by Rihanna and Kylie Jenner.
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Jisoo placed 7th in the overall ranking despite having the fewest posts at just 12 in total.
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Jisoo ranked first in the girl group's personal brand reputation list created by Korea Enterprise Research Institute, which analyzed data from brands and online consumers habits to measure those with significant impact on brand consumption and interest.
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Jisoo appeared in promotions for Dior's new Bobby bag alongside other prominent influencers such as Chiara Ferragni and Kat Graham.
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Jisoo became the public figure that generated the most media impact value throughout Paris Fashion Week, with four photos on her personal Instagram valued at $1.84 million.
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Jisoo expressed that the proceeds from her newly established channel will be donated to charity.
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Jisoo was appointed for 2021 summer campaign on It Michaa's line, For a Day Michaa.
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In March 2022, Jisoo became the brand ambassador for Nexon's game MapleStory, making her the second ambassador after Olympic archer Kim Je-deok.
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On March 6,2024, Jisoo was selected as the new face of London fashion house Self-Portrait as part of its Spring 2024 collection, making her the first musician in the campaign.
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In December 2019, Jisoo became a local ambassador for Dior's cosmetics brand, Dior Beauty.
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In September 2020, Jisoo covered the 155th edition 2020 of Dazed Korea, where she discussed her work with Dior.
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In January 2021, Dior Beauty's "Dior Forever Skin Glow Cushion", endorsed by Jisoo, was released exclusively in Korea.
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Jisoo modeled Dior's newly launched lip balm, Dior Addict Lip Glow, for the Dior Beauty series.
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In June 2021, Jisoo attended the Dior Resort 2022 show at Greece's Panathenaic Stadium, wearing all-white linen dress by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
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Jisoo sat in the front row, next to the chairman and CEO of Dior, Pietro Beccari.
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In February 2022, Jisoo became the face of Dior's Addict lipstick collection along with fellow ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Sharon Alexie.
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Jisoo documented her experience in a video diary, sharing insights into the show's themes and her favorite pieces.
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In January 2023, Jisoo attended the Dior Haute Couture Spring 2023 show.
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Jisoo expressed particular interest in the story of Catherine Dior, Christian Dior's sister, and her influence on the brand.
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In 2025, Jisoo attended the Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show and the Dior Fall 2025 show.
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In September 2020, Jisoo was appointed as the main model of Cartier's Pasha de Cartier.
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Ahead of Cartier celebrations of Trinity's centenary, Jisoo is one of the stars campaign among Yara Shahidi, Paul Mescal, Labrinth, and Jackson Wang.
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In March 2025, Jisoo attended "Le Grand Diner du Louvre" at the Louvre Museum, where she debuted Cartier's exclusive Panthere de Cartier collection.
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In October 2024, Jisoo was announced as a global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger and featured in the brand's Fall 2024 campaign.
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Jisoo personally sketched items and idea of the character herself.
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Jisoo's items included Chichi, a rabbit inspired by Jisoo's nickname "Turtle Rabbit Kim" among fans, and Dalgom, the name of her pet.