THIS female idol never experienced being a "nugu" idol, as even before her debut, she was already dominating Naver's real-time searches for her top-notch beauty!
K-Netz Recall BLACKPINK Jisoo's Fame Even Before Debut: 'She's a natural beauty'
In a popular web forum, BLACKPINK Jisoo became the center of attention after an internet user posted an article, titled, "Idol who was hot before debut."
In the article, the OP reminisced about the time the female idol was first officially introduced to the public by doing a cameo for Epik High's "Spoiler" MV released in 2014.
In the MV, Jisoo showcased her outstanding acting skills and unrivaled pure and innocent visuals even if she was only a YG Entertainment trainee. At the time, she was also mistaken for Son Na Eun (former Apink) and Girl's Day Hyeri due to their uncanny similarities.
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Although netizens only know her name Kim Jisoo, the then-trainee immediately climbed up the Naver real-time searches at #2, and a lot of people went crazy for her visuals.
Even before her official debut, people also expressed their desire to see her as an idol as soon as possible in a new YG Entertainment girl group, hereinafter the global team BLACKPINK.
Seeing Jisoo's past MV appearance, numerous web users left comments praising her natural beauty, saying:
- "Seriously, Jisoo looks so pure and innocent."
- "Not only her features but she was also blessed with a pretty face shape."
- "Kim Jisoo, she was pretty even before her debut. She also has an easygoing and cute personality."
- "Jisoo has the kind of face that makes me smile without me knowing. I cheer for her whenever I see her."
- "But it's fascinating that her face didn't change since before her debut."
- "She really has a face that Koreans like."
- "Jisoo's face is the real deal and it's amazing that all of it was natural."
BLACKPINK Jisoo Ranks 3rd K-pop Artist With Most Instagram Followers, Beating BTS Official
About a decade had passed, but Jisoo's fame is unending.
In particular, after her first appearance in Epik High's MV, the idol started bagging modeling works in 2015 for known brands prior to her debut, even working with top Korean stars such as Lee Minho.
She also made her first appearance on small television through "The Producers," which aired in 2015, working with IU and 2NE1 Sandara.
In 2016, Jisoo finally debuted as the main visuals of BLACKPINK and since then rose as the "biggest girl group in the world."
As she started doing solo activities including her solo album, debut drama and global ambassadorships with luxury brands Dior and Cartier, Jisoo's popularity is unstoppable.
In fact, as of June 26, Jisoo already amassed 74 million followers on Instagram, surpassing BTS's official Instagram account.
Jisoo now ranks third among K-pop artists with the most followers on Instagram. She is also the most followed Korean actress on the social media platform.
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