30 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Fan-Favorite Korean Singer – Jisoo

Jisoo, considered as the Visual of the girl group “Blackpink,” is actually the most experienced and easy-going among the four members of the band, having been in the industry for nearly a decade. Since her very first image as “Mystery Girl No 3” was posted by YG Entertainment, Jisoo has made sure to leave a remarkable impact. She is kind of a de-facto leader of the gang, but is known to make anyone laugh within a few minutes. Apart from rocking the music industry, she is all set to venture into acting as lead actress in a K-drama this year. Here are some really interesting facts about the Korean singer that will make you love her even more:

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1.  Jisoo was listed among the top ten celebrities and influencers leading the world of cosmetics for the first five months of the year 2020.
2.  On August 18, 2020 YG Entertainment confirmed that Jisoo would star in her first lead role in the upcoming JTBC drama “Snowdrop” alongside actor Jung Hae-in.
3.  Set in the backdrop of the 1987 Democracy Movement, she plays the part of a college student, who falls in love with the lead actor, at first sight. The show is scheduled to air in 2021.
4.  In Blackpink’s first Korean-language studio album – “The Album,” she co-wrote the lead single “Lovesick Girls,” along with Teddy, Løren, Danny Chung and Jennie.
5.  As of February 2021, Jisoo is the third most followed K-pop idol on the social media network - Instagram, along with her band member Rosé.
6.  Kim Ji-soo was born on January 3, 1995 in Gunpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Her parents have always stayed out of the limelight, and even their names have not been revealed.
7.  She has an older sister – Kim Ji-yoon, with whom she is really close. Her sister, who is incredibly beautiful, appears by Jisoo’s side in public often. She is a happy wife and a mother of 2 kids.
8.  Jisoo has an elder brother – Kim Jung Hun, who has appeared in her social media posts. Jisoo’s followers even nicknamed him as “hottie.” He wedded his loved one in a private ceremony in May 2019.
9.  During her childhood days, she played basketball and attended taekwondo classes. She attended high school at the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
10.  In her 11th grade, she start-off drama club at her school and took larger experience through auditions.

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11.  Despite her musical career and acting career, Jisoo has always dreamed of becoming a painter and writer, and that was her aspirations as a child.
12.  Before making it big as a singer, she, along with her parents, brother and sister, and her grandparents lived together in Seoul.
13.  It was her father, who inspired her to become a singer, and also got her enrolled in various classes to train in acting and singing from her childhood days.
14.  She, as a trainee, joined YG Entertainment, through auditions in the year 2011. She was featured in several advertisements for various brands like Samsonite, Min-ho, LG Electronics and Nikon.
15.  She made a cameo appearance in the KBS2 drama “The Producers” with label-mates Sandara Park of 2NE1 and Kang Seung-yoon of Winner.
16.  On August 8, 2016, she debuted as one of the four members of Blackpink girl group, along with Jennie, Rose and Lisa, becoming the oldest member of the group.
17.  The group debuted with the digital release of their single album “Square One,” containing the tracks – “Whistle” and “Boombayah,” both of which debuted at the Gaon Digital Chart at #1 and #7 respectively.
18.  It has been reported that she was offered to chance to leave Blackpink and join a rival band under SM Entertainment managers, but that she refused it as she was very close with the other girls.
19.  She is the only member of the band – Blackpink, who can’t speak English fluently, but other than her native language, she is fluent in foreign languages like Japanese and Chinese.
20.  Her first venture into the field of acting was with a short cameo appearance in the tvN fantasy drama “Arthdal Chronicles,” in the year 2019.

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21.  As per the statistics from Women’s Wear Daily, Jisoo led the ranking in average engagement per post in the social media, followed by Rihanna and Kylie Jenner.
22.  With fewest posts – just 12 posts in total, she was ranked 7th in the overall ranking, becoming the only East Asian to be included in the list.
23.  She created on her own – “two-bow hairstyle,” and “dot style” make-up, which were trending on social media platforms, with various celebrities and influencers recreating it, from South Korea, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
24.  Jisoo was featured in the successful launch of Dior's new Bobby bag, a campaign which featured other prominent influencers. At the Dior's Spring/Summer 2021 collection showcase, Jisoo became a hot topic on the digital show as Korean representative.
25.  She was named as the local ambassador for “Dior Beauty,” in December 2019, and was recruited as the Dior’s muse in summer 2020, modeling for the Fall/Winter 2020 collection.
26.  In March 2021, KartRider Rush+ app ranking increased to the 11th place following the announcement of design collaboration with Jisoo – for a game character, personally sketched by her.
27.  Her creation was revealed as "Chichi," a rabbit character which was aspired of her nickname "Turtle Rabbit Kim" that was well known to her fans, including her pet name "Dalgom" into the item characters.
28.  She was named as model muse for the spring 2021 collection called “The Woman We Love,” of the clothing brand “it MICHAA.” She was appointed exclusively for 2021 summer campaign on Michaa's new sub-clothing line, “FOR A DAY MICHAA.”
29.  She was appointed as the first main model for Cartier's digital project in the return of "Pasha de Cartier" for Korean MZ generations.
30.  In the summer of 2021, she attended the Dior Cruise 2021 collection live at Greece's Panathenaic Stadium wearing all-white linen dress directly sent by Maria Grazia Chiuri.
31.  Jisoo Net Worth: $8 Million