In the early hours of March 10th, Variety reports that BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo is set to receive an important award at the Cannes International Series Festival, recognizing her impact on the industry throughout her short but successful career as an actress.
The media outlet reports that the K-Pop idol is confirmed to attend the Canneseries pink carpet on April 23rd, where she will receive the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, a prize that honors a personality who has become a major figure in the industry.
With this award, Jisoo will make history in the Korean entertainment industry as the first Korean actress & K-pop act to receive an individual award at this important festival in Cannes. Also, the Canneseries artistic director Albin Lewi praised the idol, saying:
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“Jisoo’s artistic journey, her ability to conquer new creative territories, and her global aura made her the ideal honoree.”
Jisoo’s prominent acting career
The singer debuted as an actress in 2021 in the lead role of the Disney+ series ‘Snowdrop,’ which drew significant international attention, followed by her special appearance in the 2023 film ‘Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman,’ starring in the film ‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy‘ and the series ‘Newtopia‘ in 2025, and most recently, the Netflix series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’ this year.
