9 Fun Facts About Idol-Actress Jisoo of BLACKPINK
Find out the "Snowdrop" actress' fave Disney princess, fave movie genre, and more!
Kim Ji-soo or Jisoo, “Soo-ya,” the maknae in her family, but unnie in BLACKPINK, was born on January 3, 1995. The beauty from Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea trained as an idol for five years from 2011 to 2016, debuting as a member of YG Entertainment's girl group BLACKPINK in August 2016.
The lead vocalist appeared on commercials and different MVs of other idols, too. Beyond the screen and the stage, this Capricorn lady continues to amaze her fans all over the world not just with her stunning visuals but her impressive talent and charming personality as well.
While her popularity continues to soar with her fellow BLACKPINK members Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, this K-pop superstar has also carved her own path as an actress. She's had cameos in television series The Producers, Part-Time Idols, and Arthdal Chronicles. And this year, she's starring in her first-ever K-drama, JTBC's Snowdrop, with Jung Hae-in and a star-studded cast that includes Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-yoon, and Jung Yoo-jin.
Set against the backdrop of the 1987 Democracy Movement, Snowdrop tells the stories of Im Soo-ho (Jung Hae-in) and Eun Young-ro (Jisoo), two students who develop a romantic relationship amid a political upheaval.
Even before the series was released last December 18, it has become controversial over alleged historical distortion. To address viewers' concerns, JTBC aired episodes 3, 4, and 5 consecutively on December 24, 25, and 26. The network also previously released a statement on the backlash they faced from their two premiere episodes, which read in part: "Most of the misunderstandings regarding concerns of 'history distortion' and 'disparaging the democratization movement' criticized by many people will be settled through the progress of the drama's plot. The drama includes the production team's intent of hoping for no repetition of an abnormal era in which individual freedom and happiness are oppressed by unjust power."
Despite the controversial plot, those who have already seen episodes of Snowdrop will most likely agree with its director, Jo Hyun-tak, when he said that Jisoo and Jung Hae-in's chemistry is a key point in the drama, one that's truly worth watching till the end. He said, "Going beyond just simple chemistry, you can already feel the complete story when Jung Hae-in and Jisoo stand next to each other. While filming, I always looked forward to their appearance."
Check out the gallery below for more fun facts and trivia about idol and actress Jisoo:
Fun Facts About Jisoo
Fun Facts About Jisoo
1. She's friends with female idols from other groups.
She’s close friends with Red Velvet’s Seulgi, Twice’s Nayeon, Bona of WJSN, and Sowon of GFriend. Talk about a musically inclined clique!
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__ for @diorbeauty
2. She's quadrilingual.
She can speak Korean, Chinese, English, and Japanese. She understands English very well, but Jennie said she knows how to speak it too. She’s often bullied for not speaking English, but you know what they say, practice makes perfect!
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__
3. She's a pet lover but has some "restrictions."
She’s allergic to Lisa’s cats and dislikes hamsters and birds. She sleeps with her white Maltesse named Dalgom because she sometimes gets nightmares. (Hey, she has a Dior bag with Dalgom's name on it, so cute! Check it out in the link below)!
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__ | "Dalgom" Dior bag
4. She's multi-talented.
She can play the drums and the piano. In one V-live stream, Rose taught her how to play the guitar. She's also an actress, and she also dabbled in hosting on SBS with BTS’ V/Taehyung.
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__ for @itmichaa.official
5. She loves to eat spicy food/ramen before a concert.
Perhaps her spice level on the food menu is 10? She shared this secret on a "BLACKPINK House" episode.
Photo Credit: Harper's Bazaar - Korea
6. Call her Lady Dior Jisoo.
This ambassador takes the fashion game to the next level with a taste of history. She wore a Christian Dior signature Bar jacket. This was introduced by Monsieur Dior in 1947 and went through transformations with each new creative director. Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri worked on her style.
Photo Credit: @wkorea @dior
7. She loves video games.
She plays Overwatch with Jennie, Animal Crossing on Switch, KartRider Rush+, PUBG, and so many more! Please share with us your time management tips, Jisoo! Her favorite Pokemon is Pikachu.
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__
8. She loves watching horror movies.
She's interested in investigative documentaries and horror movies. Sooya is curious as ever!
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__
9. Her Disney princess spirit animal is Jasmine from "Aladdin."
It can be a whole new world with Jisoo after all.
Photo Credit: @sooyaaa__
A peek at Jung Hae-in and Jisoo's chemistry in Snowdrop:
Photos from @sooyaaa__
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