Jisoo is entering a new phase of her career, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. The South Korean singer, actor, and global icon has landed the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia, adding another milestone to a year defined by reinvention. In her feature for the magazine, Jisoo speaks candidly about embracing change, chasing curiosity, and defying expectations at every turn.
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Since her breakout with Blackpink in 2016, Jisoo has steadily built a multifaceted career, balancing her global pop stardom with a growing presence in film, television, and now fashion. Her debut solo album Me, released in March 2023, shattered records as the best-selling album by a female soloist in South Korea. That success laid the foundation for her newest venture: Amortage, a Korean-English EP released this past Valentine’s Day under her own label Blissoo in partnership with Warner Records. Featuring the chart-topping single “Earthquake,” the project reveals a more intimate, dreamy side of her artistry.
Born Kim Ji-soo in Gunpo, South Korea, Jisoo’s evolution from a creative child to global sensation is a story of steady transformation. While her early dreams leaned toward painting and writing, a high school drama club opened the door to performing, and she quickly made her mark in the industry. A cameo in The Producers in 2015 gave way to her first leading role in Snowdrop (2021–22), and last year brought news of her next acting chapter: a lead in the forthcoming Amazon Prime series Newtopia, a zombie drama from Parasite co-writer Han Jin-won.
Jisoo’s crossover appeal also continues to grow in the fashion world. After years of collaboration with luxury houses, in October 2024 she was named a global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger. She described the partnership as a way to interpret the brand’s youthful energy through her own lens and connect with fans around the world through creativity. Her presence on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia feels like a natural extension of that ethos.
The cover story arrives at a moment of expansion for Jisoo, new music, new screen roles, and a new agency, all shaped by her fearless pursuit of growth. With Blisoo as her creative home base and global attention increasingly focused on her solo efforts, she’s carving out a space that’s uniquely her own. The photo shoot, captured just before the release of Amortage, serves as a visual bookmark in what promises to be a defining year.
Whether through sound, screen, or style, Jisoo’s presence continues to resonate far beyond the K-pop world that first introduced her. Her cover appearance in Harper’s Bazaar Australia underscores the depth of her influence, and the endless possibilities still ahead.
Photography by Go Wontae for Harper’s Bazaar Australia, read more at harpersbazaar.com.au
