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Jisoo's rom-com 'Boyfriend on Demand' tops Netflix weekly chart

The romantic comedy "Boyfriend on Demand" rose to the No. 1 spot of Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2026-03-18

Jisoo to receive Rising Star award at Cannes TV festival in April

Blackpink member Jisoo is set to receive the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Canneseries this year, according to the television festival’s organizers on Tuesday.

2026-03-11

Blackpink's 'Deadline' lands at No. 11 on British Official Albums Chart

K-pop girl group Blackpink has entered the top 100 of Britain's Official Albums Chart with its third EP, "Deadline."

2026-03-07

Blackpink's 'Deadline' walks a fine line between reinvention and evolution: Review

With “Jump” (2025), Blackpink signaled a pivot toward a harder EDM sound, which the quartet fully embraced with what may be its most experimental lead single yet: “GO,” the lead track for its latest EP, “Deadline.”

2026-02-28

Blackpink's Jisoo eyes 'rom-com goddess' title with role in upcoming drama 'Boyfriend on Demand'

Blackpink’s Jisoo is set to step into her first romantic comedy role with Netflix’s upcoming series “Boyfriend on Demand,” setting her sights on earning the ambitious title of “rom-com goddess.”

2026-02-26

Blackpink's Jisoo looks for love, virtually, in 'Boyfriend on Demand' — in pictures

The cast of the upcoming Netflix original series “Boyfriend on Demand” assembled for a press conference at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in central Seoul on Thursday, ahead of the show's premiere on March 6.

2026-02-26

Idol x Icon: Blackpink's Jisoo teaming up with Hello Kitty in content, merchandise collab.

CJ OnStyle said Monday that it has signed an MOU with MuseM to develop commerce built around artists, characters and K-content. The first partnership is a collaboration between Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Blackpink member Jisoo.

2026-01-12

Twice, Blackpink's Jisoo, Stray Kids and more place on Billboard charts

A slew of K-pop acts has secured spots on the Billboard charts — notably Twice, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Stray Kids and Cortis — as of Tuesday.

2025-10-22

'Omniscient Reader' director addresses changes to role of Blackpink's Jisoo in film

Adapting the universe of a hit web novel into a two-hour film is no easy task, but that's what director Kim Byung-woo set out to do with the upcoming box office release "Omniscient Reader."

2025-07-18

Brother of Blackpink's Jisoo denies hidden camera sex tape filming, distribution

The older brother of Blackpink’s Jisoo has denied allegations on Friday that he used a hidden camera to illegally film sexual activity and distributed the contents.

2025-05-30