Every Jisoo K-drama appearance to watch while waiting for ‘Monthly Boyfriend’

BLACKPINK's Jisoo, who debuted under YG Entertainment in 2016, has become a major figure in South Korean entertainment. Alongside her music success, she is also venturing into acting.

In September 2024, it was announced that Jisoo will star in the K-drama Monthly Boyfriend, alongside Seo In-guk. Directed by Kim Jung Sik, the series is set in a futuristic world where people can subscribe to virtual romantic partners, blending technology with human emotions

Kim Jisoo is portrayed as a dedicated and hardworking individual who subscribes to a virtual boyfriend service. Her character is expected to navigate the complexities of balancing real-life relationships with virtual connections, offering viewers a fresh perspective on modern romance.

Seo In Guk plays her virtual boyfriend, portraying a charming and supportive partner whose virtual existence brings unexpected changes to Jisoo's life.

Note: The article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.

Snowdrop, The Producers, and other Jisoo's K-dramas to watch

The Producers
YG Future Strategy Office
Arthdal Chronicles
Snowdrop

1) The Producers

Release Year: 2015

Streaming on: Netflix, Viki, WeTV

Cast:Cha Tae-hyun, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Soo-hyun, IU

The Producers is a romantic comedy-drama that explores behind the scenes of a television network's variety department. The narrative centers around Ra Joon-mo, played by Cha Tae-hyun, who is a seasoned TV producer. Despite working in many variety shows for a decade, no notable achievement has come to his bucket.

Tak Ye-jin is another experienced producer, known for bullying the newbies. The aspiring prosecutor Baek Seung-chan joins the same entertainment agency as his crush is employed there.

In Monthly Boyfriend, Jisoo makes a cameo appearance as herself, appearing alongside other K-pop idols such as 2NE1’s Sandara Park, Winner's Kang Seung-yoon, and Boyfriend’s Minwoo. She also has a brief interaction with IU as a special guest on the variety show 1 Night 2 Days

2) YG Future Strategy Office

YG Future Strategy Office (Image via Netflix)

Release Year: 2018

Streaming on: Netflix

Cast: Seungri, Yoo Byung-jae, Lee Jai-jin

YG Future Strategy Office is a mockumentary-style sitcom, exploring the candid moments of YG Entertainment, one of the leading South Korean entertainment agencies. It centers around the Future Strategy Office (FSO), which is a fictional department of the agency. The sole work of the department is to polish up its public image.

Seungri, a member of the famous K-pop group BIGBANG, plays the lead role in the drama. He comes to the agency as the manager of the department to help the company polish up its scandals and improve its reputation. However, the K-drama unfolds how the office stuffs create more chaos instead of decluttering them.

In Monthly Boyfriend, each episode follows Seungri and his team as they navigate various challenges in the entertainment industry, from managing troublesome idols to handling media scrutiny. The show highlights the humor and absurdity of the industry. Kim Jisoo makes a special cameo as herself, appearing as a guest on a fictional variety show within the drama. She interacts with Seungri and the Future Strategy Office team

3) Arthdal Chronicles

Release year: 2019

Streaming on: Netflix

Cast: Jang Dong-gun, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won

Another cameo appearance of Kim Jisoo is spotted in Arthdal Chronicles, which has concluded in two seasons so far. This epic fantasy drama explores the world of myths and legends, set in the ancient land of Arthdal.

The male lead character, Eun-seom, played by Song Joong-ki, is born under prophecy. He is destined to bring a great change to the land Arthdal and to protect him, his mother flees to her homeland with the child.

The series also follows Ta-gon, portrayed by Jang Dong-gun, who is the first son of Sanung, leader of the Arthdal Union. Although he is a brilliant military strategist and a ruthless fighter, Ta-gon is presented as an evil character due to his desire for power.

Another central character is Tan-ya, played by Kim Ji-won. The drama shows similarities between Tan-ya and Eun-seom as both of them try to uncover their destinies and protect their loved ones. However, Jisoo appears in the drama as Sae Na-rae, which unfolds an interesting twist to the story.

4) Snowdrop

Release Year: 2022

Streaming on: Disnry+ Hotstar

Cast: Jung Hae-in, Kim Jisoo, Yoo In-na

In Snowdrop, Kim Jisoo debuted as a lead actress. The story is set in 1987, a year known for the political turmoil and democratic movements in South Korea.

Lim Soo-ho, played by Jung Jae-in, is a North Korean spy and is portrayed as a charming and mysterious young man. On the other hand, Eun Yeong-ro (Kim Jisoo) is an emphatic university student who rescues Soo-ho and hides him in her dormitory room. Her friend and she are oblivious to his true identity.

As Soo-ho recovers, he forms a deep bond with Yeong-ro. However, as the plot develops, Yeong-ro learns of the danger surrounding them and is willing to sacrifice everything to protect him. Soo-ho, torn between his loyalty to his country and his growing feelings for Yeong-ro, faces a difficult internal struggle. This conflict adds complexity to his character and heightens the tension in the story.

While Jisoo has made many cameo appearances in various dramas, Snowdrop is the only drama where she is featured as the lead actress. She got recognition and accolades for her stellar performance in this drama, including the Seoul International Drama Award for Outstanding Korean Actress.

An anticipated K-drama of Jisoo, Newtopia is slated to be released in 2025. The release date of Monthly Boyfriend is yet to be declared but till then, fans can enjoy these K-dramas.

Edited by Divya Singh