Jisoo (Blackpink) suddenly became the focus of controversy on social networks after a teaser (introduction clip) for her upcoming appearance in the famous program "Hot Ones" was released.
Instead of eagerly waiting for the female idol's appearance, a part of netizens left many negative comments.
According to the teaser released by the program, Jisoo will be the next member of Blackpink to participate in "Hot Ones" - a famous talk show with the challenge of eating super spicy chicken wings combined with chatting with guests.
The video reveals many interesting moments of the female singer, and at the same time makes the audience expect a close and humorous interview.
However, instead of focusing on the program content, many netizens criticized Jisoo for only using Korean in the interview.
Some opinions suggest that the female idol is still unable to communicate fluently in English despite having been internationally active for nearly a decade, thereby leaving offensive comments under the teasers.
This wave of reaction quickly caused controversy. Many fans believe that the criticism aimed at Jisoo is unfair and unnecessary.
They emphasized that using their mother tongue in an international program is not worthy of criticism, especially when the production crew always prepares translations to ensure the content is fully conveyed.
Although a member of the global group Blackpink, Jisoo once frankly admitted that she has the most limited foreign language ability in the group.
While Lisa, Rosé, and Jennie fluently communicate in English, Blackpink's eldest sister mainly uses Korean and sometimes faces mixed opinions about English pronunciation skills from the public.
After ending her personal contract with YG Entertainment at the end of 2023, Jisoo established her own management company BLISSOO to manage personal activities.
Unlike Blackpink members who chose to promote their activities in the international market after leaving YG Entertainment, Jisoo prioritized developing her career in Korea. She expanded her field of activity, from music, acting to fashion.
In 2025, she returned to the screen with projects such as "Newtopia" and "Boyfriend on Demand", while continuing to maintain her position as a global fashion icon when collaborating with many luxury brands.
Besides personal activities, Jisoo still accompanies Blackpink in projects and group schedules, affirming the appeal of one of the leading K-pop stars.
