BLACKPINK’s Jisoo paid tribute to Dior PR Director Mathilde Favier on August 18, 2026, following her untimely passing in a traffic accident on August 17, 2026. The actress, who has served as a global ambassador for Dior since 2021, shared a personal message through her Instagram Stories. She explained that Favier welcomed her warmly and kindly as she began to work closely with the luxury fashion brand.
During their time working together, Jisoo and Favier developed a relationship that went beyond their professional work. They spent time together at Dior events in Paris, celebrated birthdays, and met each other’s families. Favier had also publicly shown love to Jisoo several times. In January 2025, she shared a birthday greeting for the singer, and in May 2026, she referred to the “Your Love” singer as “My little” in another Instagram Story.
“Over the years, we shared so many special moments, and I will always be grateful for the care, love, and support you showed me along the way. You made Paris feel like another home to me,” Jisoo shared in her letter.
In her tribute, the BLACKPINK member said Favier made Paris feel like another home and said that she was a beautiful human being “inside and out.” She also expressed her condolences to Favier’s family and friends. ”Rest in peace, Mathilde. You will never be forgotten, she concluded her letter.
