"NEVER FORGET SHE’S THE MILLION SELLER" - Fans call out journalist for comparing BLACKPINK members' solo successes to Jisoo's career at Newtopia event

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, BLACKPINK's Jisoo attended the press conference for her upcoming South Korean TV series, Newtopia, with her co-star, Park Jeong-min. During the event, both stars were asked a series of questions regarding the K-drama by the several reporters and journalists who gathered at the event.

One of the journalists asked the idol a question. She was asked about the success of the other BLACKPINK members in their solo music careers and compared it with Jisoo's career. The journalist highlighted that the other members concentrated on music and succeeded in the industry as soloists while she focused on her acting career.

The question the journalist asked was framed as:

"Other BLACKPINK members have released solo albums and engaged in individual activities, but in Jisoo's case, her individual activities are focused on acting, right? But the other members have all achieved world-class success with their solo activities. What is Jisoo's goal for her individual activities in acting?"

When this piece of the press conference landed on the internet, fans were angry about what the question implied. Many expressed that the comparison was unnecessary, calling out the journalist for their question towards the idol, calling it "weird and "rude." Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

"NEVER FORGET - SHE'S THE MILLION SELLER!!!! THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SOLOIST!!!"

"The question didnt even make sense, did she want jisoo to predict the success, f*ck typa question is that," said a fan on X.

"istg i hate these reporters who just ride on bp's success and pretending to be a blink. so disgusting," added another fan.

"Is the most baseless question who is that mc," commented a netizen.

More fans and netizens expressed frustration and anger towards the journalist's question while praising Jisoo for how she handled the situation.

"That reporter has no manner or common sense." stated a fan.

"It's always Korean Media who throw nonsense and irrelevant questions to Jisoo like wtf is wrong with you people?" added an X user.

"Why tf would they ask this question so unprofessional but queen handled it well," said another fan.

"What a dumb thing to say to her???? What the heck. She handled that with class as she should," commented another X user.

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BLACKPINK's Jisoo responds to the journalist's question comparing her career to her fellow members' success

When BLACKPINK's Jisoo was questioned about her acting career in comparison to the other BLACKPINK members' solo music career success, both the idol and her co-star Park Jeong-min seemed disconcerted by the question.

Regardless, the idol maintained her professionalism and answered the question with a smile.

"Since I'm always on set and continuously working, when the members do well, people around me often come to congratulate me. So, as I received congratulations as if it's my own achievement I truly felt deeply that we have a relationship that's just like a real family."

She continued,

"And as I kept filming, it motivated me to work even harder on set. Hearing such things about me would make the other members feel really happy as well. So, I hope everyone shows a lot of love for Newtopia. I really hope for great results so that the other members can feel proud of me."

Additionally, Park Jeong-min also pitched in to answer the question in support of his co-star. He praised her hard work, saying the other members must already be proud of her.

"Aren't they already so proud of you? I think they definitely are. You're working so hard and are incredibly busy right now."

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Newtopia is a South Korean romance fantasy series starring BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Park Jeong-min. It is expected to premiere on February 7, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video and Coupang Play. The story revolves around a recently broken-up couple who attempt to reunite as a zombie outbreak takes over South Korea.