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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKPINK's Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie: From ‘The White Lotus' to ‘The Idol'; all the times the trio has dived into acting
Idols often venture out into acting once they've managed to establish themselves in the music industry. BLACKPINK members, namely Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa are no different and have managed to make a big mark on the acting industry ever since the members made their on-screen debuts! Here's all where the idols have worked in so far. Jisoo Jisoo made her entry in the acting industry long before any of the other members and has managed to make a big name for herself as well. Her start as an actor began in 2015 after her cameo in 'The Producers'. Her next major role came from 'Arthdal Chronicles', where she starred as one of the side characters, Sae Na-rae. Her breakthrough role that managed to garner her a lot of popularity came with 'Snowdrop' in 2021, in which she starred alongside actor Jung Hae In. This was one of her pivotal roles as she starred as the lead actress for the show, and at the time of the release, was heavily praised for her acting prowess. Earlier this year, she found herself at the centre of another hit series titled 'Newtopia', which was praised for its comedic take on the usual horror-filled genre of a zombie apocalypse. The singer-turned-actress has even begun her journey into films, as her first-ever big screen debut project with 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet', which is all set to be released theatrically on July 23. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Lisa Lisa's interest in acting came as a major surprise for everyone when it was announced that she would be making her acting debut in the hit online series 'The White Lotus'. The star acted as one of the staff members in the hotel and played a side role in the third season of the show. It managed to give Lisa her big break in the acting industry as well. So far, there have been no updates about whether the idol is considering any other future acting gigs or not. Jennie Jennie's acting debut was one of the most talked-about features. In 2023, it was confirmed that the idol will be making her acting debut along with her Hollywood debut in the series 'The Idol'. Starring alongside big names like Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Lily Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan , and Jane Adams, Jennie managed to make a huge mark on the acting industry and even went viral for her acting and dancing prowess on the show! Rose As of right now, Rose has not yet ventured into acting. She, however, has managed to star in various Korean variety shows such as 'King of Mask Singer', 'Fantastic Duo 2', 'Sea of Hope', and 'Knowing Bros', among many others. BLACKPINK has not only managed to show off their skills as singers, songwriters, and dancers, but has also managed to break into the acting industry as well.
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Wins Outstanding Asian Star At Seoul Drama Awards 2025
Jisoo's role in Newtopia, a zombie apocalypse drama by Coupang Play, has been well-received by both critics and audiences. BLACKPINK's Jisoo has added another feather to her cap. The singer has been named the Outstanding Asian Star at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2025. She earned the honour for her performance in Newtopia, her second acting project, where she played the female lead Kang Yeong Ju. The Seoul International Drama Awards is a yearly event that celebrates television drama productions from across the globe for their invaluable contributions to the industry. The official ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 2 at KBS Hall in Seoul. Post the ceremony, public celebrations are planned at Banpo Hangang Park and Songpa Naru Park on October 3 and 4. Congratulations actress #JISOO on winning Asia star award — 'Outstanding Asian star' at the 2025 Seoul international drama awards. — BLΛCKPIИK GLOBAL FANBASE (@BLACKPINKGLOBAL) July 20, 2025 Jisoo's role in Newtopia, a zombie apocalypse drama by Coupang Play, has been well-received by both critics and audiences. Even though it was only her second acting project, she impressed many with her strong performance. She won the award by securing 38.28 per cent of the votes. This marks her first major acting award following her earlier win in 2022 when she received the Outstanding Korean Actress title in the Hallyu Drama Award category. That earlier win was for her debut role in the JTBC drama Snowdrop, which aired from 2021 to 2022. JISOO won 'Outstanding Asian Star — Korea Popularity Awards (Female)' with 38.28% of the votes at the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA). Congratulations to everyone who participated in the voting and the actress we are proud of! Outside of her acting work, Jisoo has also been making waves in music. She released her first solo EP, titled Amortage, on February 14 this year. The album features four tracks in both Korean and English. Its lead single was titled Earthquake, and it was dropped alongside the EP. Currently, Jisoo has reunited with fellow BLACKPINK members Rose, Jennie and Lisa for their much-awaited Deadline World Tour. The tour began on July 5 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea. It marked the group's return to full-stage performances nearly two years after wrapping up their Born Pink world tour in September 2023. As part of the new tour, BLACKPINK is set to perform in several major cities. They recently played back-to-back shows in Los Angeles on July 12 and 13 and then moved on to Chicago on July 18. Their next concerts will be held in Toronto on July 22 and 23 and New York City on July 26 and 27. Their Europe leg includes performances in Paris on August 2 and 3, Milan on August 6, Barcelona on August 9 and London on August 15 and 16. The final stops of the tour are scheduled for Tokyo in January, followed by Hong Kong on January 24 and 25. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
BLACKPINK's Jisoo wins outstanding Asian star at Seoul Drama Awards
BLACKPINK's Jisoo has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Outstanding Asian Star award, sparking a wave of celebration among fans Seoul International Drama Awards is an annual event that honours television drama productions from across the globe for their invaluable contributions to the industry. The official ceremony for the 2025 edition is set to take place in 2.5 months. Ahead of the event,advertisementBLACKPINK member Jisoo clinched the title of Outstanding Asian Star at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 with 38.28 percent of the votes. She earned the honour for her role as female lead Kang Yeong Ju in Coupang Play's 'Newtopia'. The singer-actor received praise for holding her own in just her second acting project, especially in the demanding zombie apocalypse this marks Jisoo's first major acting accolade, following her previous recognition at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards, where she won the Hallyu Drama Award for Outstanding Korean Actress for her debut in the 2021–2022 JTBC series 'Snowdrop'. Fans believe Jisoo truly deserved the Outstanding Asian Star title and flooded social media with congratulatory messages. Many expressed pride in being part of a fandom that rallied behind her through voting, ultimately leading to her win. Several fans also hoped the 'Earthquake' singer would be able to attend the ceremony in person, noting that BLACKPINK currently have no scheduled group activities on the day of the concern comes after Jisoo previously missed key moments tied to her acting career, the most recent being her absence at the production briefing session for 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet'.- EndsMust Watch
Pink Villa
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Jisoo named Outstanding Asian Star for Newtopia at 20th Seoul International Drama Awards, fans react
The Seoul International Drama Awards is an annual award ceremony that honors television drama production from around the world, for their invaluable contribution in the field. The official event of the 2025 edition will take place in 2.5 months. Ahead of that, BLACKPINK's Jisoo has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Outstanding Asian Star award. The news sparked a wave of congratulations from fans on social media. Jisoo wins Outstanding Asian Star title at the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards BLACKPINK member Jisoo bagged the honor of Outstanding Asian Star title at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 with 38.28% votes. She did it for her role as the female lead Kang Yeong Ju in Coupang Play's Newtopia. She won praises for doing a decent job at her second-ever acting project, given the challenging genre of zombie apocalypse. Notably, this is Jisoo's first major award as an actress, following the accolade for Hallyu Drama Award (Outstanding Korean Actress) at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards. She bagged the title for her debut role in the 2021-2022 JTBC drama Snowdrop. Check out fan reactions to Jisoo's Outstanding Asian Star award win Fans felt that Jisoo deserved the Outstanding Asian Star award and congratulated her on the achievement. They also expressed pride in being a part of the fandom that supported Jisoo through votes, leading to her title win. Some hoped that the Earthquake singer would be able to attend the event in-person and collect the prize herself as there aren't any group schedules of BLACKPINK on that date so far. The concern stems from previous instances of Jisoo missing important events relating to her acting career. The latest one was her absence at Omniscient Reader: The Prophet's production briefing session. 20th Seoul International Drama Awards: When and where to watch The award show will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at KBS Hall in Seoul. It will be broadcasted live on SBS TV and YouTube. Following the ceremony, public events will take place at Banpo Hangang Park and Songpa Naru Park from October 3 to 4.
Pink Villa
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Goyang concert Day 1 attendees: Lee Min Ho, Lisa and Rosé's families; here's who witnessed DEADLINE tour kickoff
On July 5, 2025, BLACKPINK kicked off their highly anticipated DEADLINE world tour at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. And it was nothing short of explosive. Not only did the group deliver high-energy performances, but their first night on stage also attracted a glittering crowd of celebrities, fellow idols, and actors. They made Day 1 of the tour feel more like a major award show than just a concert. The show marked BLACKPINK' s grand return to the stage as a group after a period focused on solo ventures. List of attendees at BLACKPINK's Goyang Day 1 concert While BLINKs filled the stadium to cheer for the group, a surprising number of well-known names from the entertainment industry were also spotted enjoying the show. The guest list turned heads across social media. Fans captured glimpses of everyone from Jisoo's past and present co-stars to rising rookie idols. Here's a rundown of the famous faces spotted on Day 1: Lee Min Ho, who stars alongside Jisoo in the upcoming film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, was seen attending the concert. Kim Jun Han, Jisoo's co-star in her upcoming drama Newtopia, was also present. Kim Jong Soo, who acted alongside Jisoo in Snowdrop, continued the trend of her former co-stars showing up to support her. EXO's Suho added more star power to the night. ITZY's Yuna and Pentagon's Hong Seok were spotted among the attendees. Jo Sung Min, The Dr. Cheon, and the Lost Talisman PD made a notable appearance. Park Myung Soo, comedian and TV personality, was spotted enjoying the performances. Bona, an idol and actress, also attended. Seol In Ah, Ahn Eun Jin, and Jo Hye Joo, all popular actresses, made appearances. Yoon Soojin, model and Jisoo's close friend, was also seen at the venue. Gray, the well-known producer and artist, joined the celebrity crowd. Lee Eun Saem, a rising actress, was among the audience. Members of BABYMONSTER were spotted enjoying the show. YG's new rookie boy group was also there. Ashley Choi, with her brother, also showed up. Rosé's parents, sister, and grandmother attended the concert, cheering proudly. Lisa's mother was also present, watching her daughter perform with pride. Although it was reported that NewJeans, aespa, and Stray Kids' Bang Chan attended, it was later confirmed to be false. They did not show up at the concert. DEADLINE tour schedule Following the success of the opening night, BLACKPINK is returning to the stage again on July 6 for Day 2 of the Goyang concerts. Moreover, the DEADLINE world tour is set to hit major global cities in the coming months. Here's a breakdown of their upcoming tour schedule: Los Angeles – July 12 & 14 Chicago – July 18 Toronto – July 22 & 23 New York – July 26 & 27 Paris – August 2 & 3 Milan – August 6 Barcelona – August 9 London – August 15 & 16 Tokyo – January 16, 17, & 18, 2026 (Final three shows) With these dates confirmed, fans across North America, Europe, and Asia are preparing to welcome the group with open arms.
