Full Breakdown
Jisoo Wins Rising Star Award at Canneseries Amid Controversy
4/25/2026, 1:16:44 PM
Award Ceremony Highlights
On 23 April 2026, Blackpink member Jisoo (Kim Ji-soo) received the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries opening in Cannes. Dressed in a pink tube-top dress, she thanked the audience in French (“merci beaucoup”) and said she wanted to show a “new side” of herself as an actress. Fans cheered.
Background & Context
Jisoo debuted as an actress in the 2021 drama Snowdrop and later appeared in Newtopia, the sci-fi film Omniscient Reader, and Netflix’s Boyfriend on Demand (March 2026). Founded in 2018, Canneseries is a Cannes Film Festival initiative that showcases international series and has honored emerging talent such as Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sydney Sweeney.
Key Figures & Groups
Key participants include Jisoo, represented by agency Blesso; Blesso, which denies any managerial link to Jisoo’s older brother Kim—recently charged with forced molestation and domestic-violence—who was mistakenly listed as “CEO of Blesso Management” in past credits; Madame Figaro, the award presenter; and Canneseries, led by artistic director Albin Lewi.
Data & Statistics
Jisoo has over 80 million Instagram followers and is the first Korean actress and first Asian artist to win the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, presented by the French magazine Madame Figaro, which has previously honored emerging talents such as Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sydney Sweeney.
Official Statements & Responses
Canneseries praised Jisoo’s “artistic journey, her ability to conquer new creative territories, and her global aura.” Blesso’s legal team said the brother “has no legal or managerial relationship with Blesso” and that the company is “managed completely independently.” The Monthly Boyfriend team confirmed a credit error and said they “immediately took corrective action.”
Criticism & Opposition
Online users split over Jisoo’s acting; some called her performances “embarrassing” and accused her of relying on connections, while others praised her willingness to explore new roles and the value of international recognition.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Blesso denies any managerial role for Kim, yet earlier credits listed him as “CEO of Blesso Management.” The production company admitted the credit mistake but did not disclose how it originated.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I wanted to show you a new side of me through different projects, and I’m really happy to receive such an award that represents your support,” — Jisoo, acceptance speech
- “She’s not a newcomer – she’s a star. A pop star adored by millions of fans,” — Richard Gianorio, Madame Figaro representative
- “She continues to balance careers in music and acting,” — Albin Lewi, Canneseries artistic director
- “She can’t even act her crying face is like that meme ai stiff faces” — Anonymous X user (criticism)
- “Shortly after the release of the work, we confirmed in early March that there was an error in the actor's management credit due to a mistake by the production company. We immediately took corrective action.” — Monthly Boyfriend production team
What’s Next
Jisoo plans a solo album in 2026 and continues filming series. Canneseries will close on 28 April 2026, and director Park Chan-wook will soon lead the Cannes Film Festival.
