BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo recently shared her bandmates' reactions to her new song.

On the 4th, the 76th episode of the web variety show 'Salon Drip 2' was released on the YouTube channel 'TEO 테오'. The episode, titled 'When the CEO Hits Your Heart, Chill Girl', featured Jisoo as a guest.

Jisoo appeared with a patch on her shoulder, saying, "My shoulder often hurts. I use patches daily and take herbal medicine. It really gives me strength. I'm taking care of my health these days."
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Shares Insights on New Song and Life as a Solo Artist
Seven years ago, at an awards ceremony, Jang Do-yeon stalled on stage until BLACKPINK arrived. Jisoo expressed her gratitude, saying, "We felt an internal closeness because she helped us." She added, "We were late because we were preparing and got stuck in traffic. I asked if it was okay, and they said it was. I later watched the video and felt embarrassed." Jang Do-yeon even sang on stage during the delay, and Jisoo thanked her belatedly.

Jisoo revealed that eating cup noodles before going on stage is part of her routine. She said, "Many performers around me say, 'Is your throat not good because of the season change?' and then ask, 'Did you eat cup noodles?'" Jang Do-yeon was puzzled by this logic. Jisoo explained, "They tell me to eat something spicy, not bland, to open my throat. It feels like a breakthrough, like I'm gaining a new voice," she said, drawing laughter.

Jisoo boasted about her love for spicy food, saying, "I eat both ramen with broth and without." She shared, "I always hold back, but sometimes I get angry thinking, 'Why am I holding back?' After a hard day's work, I question, 'Why am I doing this?' and end up cooking three packs of ramen," she laughed.

Jisoo also mentioned spending money on mobile games. She said, "I downloaded it because it looked fun in the ad. The most money I've spent in a year might be on in-game purchases. I don't shop much, so I invest in this like others do in shopping," she said, enjoying her 'virtual fashion show'.

Jisoo has left YG Entertainment to establish her own agency. Reflecting on her new role, she said, "The biggest thing is the accounting issues. I see everything now." She laughed, "An employee even submitted a mouse replacement for approval. I initially said I wanted to see everything, which led to the mouse issue. I thought, 'Why not buy a good one from the start?'"

Jisoo reminisced about her trainee days at YG, where she was considered unique. She said, "The company told me, 'We've never seen anyone like you.' I felt like I was doing things others wouldn't dare to do for fear of getting scolded."

Jisoo shared, "When the company told me to diet, I said, 'I like my chubby self. I have a healthy beauty, and I'll handle it.' They said they couldn't argue with that." She recalled sneaking to a convenience store in front of the practice room, "I was even photographed running there as a trainee, afraid of being caught by the company. My members would eat with me and run for me," she said.

Jang Do-yeon expressed concern, "Given your job, don't you have to manage your body? Isn't there too much to give up?" Jisoo agreed, "Yes, stage outfits are revealing, so weight changes are noticeable. I don't gain weight during tours because it's so visible in the outfits. But when I'm resting, I wear pajamas and sometimes gain weight without realizing it."

Jisoo is set to release a new album on the 14th. She shared that she played her new song for her BLACKPINK members first. "The members are often overseas, so everyone except Lisa heard it. I haven't seen Lisa in a long time," she said. "The others said it was good and suited me well. I told them, 'You have to support me,'" she added.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr