The “Jisoo Effect” has officially taken over the French Riviera. Blackpink’s Jisoo just hit the iconic Pink Carpet at Canneseries, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, she didn’t just walk it—she owned it. The superstar was in town to accept the prestigious Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, an honor that has previously gone to Hollywood heavyweights like Sydney Sweeney and Phoebe Dynevor.
From the moment she arrived, the atmosphere was electric. Local journalists and fans from as far as Paris and beyond gathered with phones in the air, desperate for a glimpse of the star. During the opening night ceremony, Jisoo’s acceptance speech was frequently punctuated by the deafening cheers of “Blinks” who turned the formal event into a full-blown fan meet.
“It was my first time at Cannes alone,” Jisoo told reporters following her win. “Still, I was able to feel the significance of the Pink Carpet. The name itself has a special meaning for me.”
A “Surprising” Honor
Despite her global fame and over million Instagram followers, Jisoo admitted that the recognition caught her off guard. When asked how she felt upon hearing the news, she confessed, “I was very surprised.”
The Rising Star Award is a major nod to her growing filmography, which includes hits like “Snowdrop” and her most recent Netflix series, “Boyfriend on Demand.” The award seems to have lit a new fire under the performer. “The name of the award refers to a ‘rising star,’ so it makes me want to show a new side of myself,” she explained. “It makes me want to work harder. It’s a great honor, also for my fans who have always supported me.”
Versatility is the Name of the Game
While the world knows her as a vocal powerhouse—especially following her duet with Zayn Malik, “Eyes Closed”—Jisoo is making it clear that she is a serious contender in the acting world. In “Boyfriend on Demand,” she took on the complex role of Mi-rae, a character who navigates a virtual dating simulation to escape her grueling reality.
Director Kim Jung-sik praised her range, noting that he worked to showcase her “many charms” by creating distinct acting styles for her real-world and virtual-world personas. It’s a challenge Jisoo clearly enjoyed, as she’s already looking for her next transformation.
“I would like to play a variety of roles to satisfy the audience,” she told the press. “I am actually looking forward to it.”
The Power of the K-Wave
Canneseries officials were quick to admit that even they weren’t fully prepared for the sheer scale of Jisoo’s “global aura.” Canneseries artistic director Albin Lewi praised her “ability to conquer new creative territories,” while colleague Théophile Meyniel noted that the fan reaction “surpassed our expectations.”
“Seeing the fans and Jisoo meet in Cannes, and be so moved by it, will forever be one of the most beautiful moments of Canneseries,” Meyniel added.
With the K-wave showing no signs of slowing down—and legendary director Park Chan-wook set to preside over the Cannes Film Festival in just a few weeks—Jisoo is standing at the forefront of a major cultural shift. Whether she’s on stage with Blackpink or dominating a Netflix drama, one thing is certain: the world is watching, and Jisoo is just getting started.
