FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETJisoo
- Stage name
- Jisoo
- Birth name
- Kim Jisoo
- Born
- Jan. 3, 1995
- Hometown
- Gunpo, South Korea
- Position
- Lead vocalist
- Agency
- YG Entertainment
- Fandom
- BLINK
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Jisoo is the lead vocalist of BLACKPINK and is known within the group as the funny one. She has grown into a solo artist and actress, with the EP "Amortage" behind her and her debut full-length album on the way after the single "Click". She also runs her own label, Blissoo, after leaving YG Entertainment.
Birth details: rollingstone.com
In their own words
“further explore my true colors through this adventure I'm on.”
“working on showing a wider range of music”
“Let's just have fun with this.”
- Britney Spears Jisoo grew up on her music and returns to the "...Baby One More Time" music video as a reference whenever she prepares a solo release. nme.com
Timeline
- 2023Solo debut single album "Me"
Released in March 2023, with the title track "Flower" and the B-side "All Eyes On Me".
- 2024Founded Blissoo
Launched her own agency in early 2024 after leaving YG Entertainment.
- 2025Newtopia
Starred opposite Park Jeong-min in the Prime Video K-drama, her first leading role since Snowdrop in 2021.
- 2025Debut mini album "Amortage"
Released February 14, 2025, with the tracks "earthquake", "Your Love", "TEARS" and "Hugs and Kisses".
- 2025BLACKPINK reunion and global stadium tour
The group reunited and toured stadiums around the world after a year of solo activity.
- 2026BLACKPINK 10th anniversary and Deadline tour
The group wrapped its Deadline world tour, released a full-group album and marked a decade since its 2016 debut.
Latest
- Single "Click" with Joseph Kahn-directed video
A dark-pop single released September 4, with a cyborg love story video set in an abandoned theme park.
hashtaglegend.com - Debut solo album on the wayhashtaglegend.com
- Click teaser and solo project announcement
She revealed the "Click" teaser with a September 4 release date, alongside Lisa's and Jennie's solo announcements.
billboard.com - BLACKPINK Deadline EP
The group's EP debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, following a global stadium tour that began the year before.
billboard.com - Acting: Boyfriend on Demand
Received acclaim earlier in 2026 for her role in the Netflix romantic comedy.
interviewmagazine.com
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- rollingstone.com: Blackpink's Jisoo on Going Solo, New Music, Mental ...
- interviewmagazine.com: BLACKPINK's Jisoo on Her "Strange and Dark" New Music ...
- billboard.com: BLACKPINK's LISA & JISOO Solo Projects Announced
- nme.com: BLACKPINK's Jisoo says 'Amortage' was inspired ... - NME
- hashtaglegend.com: A guide to every Blackpink member's solo projects in 2026 ...
- contactmusic.com: Jisoo turned to Britney Spears for solo work inspiration
Last researched Nov. 4, 2026