BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is facing renewed criticism over her acting career after three consecutive projects failed to impress audiences. After his latest performances, some Korean viewers even argued that the idol should stop acting altogether, arguing that he is taking away opportunities from trained actors.
According to Naver, discussions about Jisoo’s acting skills have become a hot topic in Korean online communities. Many netizens have expressed disappointment with her performances, and some suggest that the BLACKPINK member should reconsider pursuing acting.
Among the four members of BLACKPINK, Jisoo has been the most active in expanding into television and film. Born in 1995, she has often been regarded as the member whose singing and dancing are relatively weaker than those of her bandmates. However, thanks to her images, which perfectly match Korean beauty standards, many believed that she had strong potential to build a successful acting career.
Despite its striking appearance, critics argue that its visuals were not enough to make up for deficiencies in emotional expression and line delivery. Viewers point out that although Jisoo has faced criticism since her acting debut, they have seen little noticeable improvement over the years, which has led to growing frustration.
Over the past two years, Jisoo has appeared in three major projects: Omniscient Reader: the prophecy (2025), Newtopia (2025) e Boyfriend on request (2026). Each featured different genres and characters, suggesting that the singer deliberately explored a wide range of roles in pursuit of success as an actor.
However, public feedback has remained largely consistent. Many viewers criticized her limited facial expressions, weak vocal projection, and somewhat nasal tone, claiming that these issues prevented her from fully bringing her characters to life.
Critics also say that her acting limitations make it difficult for her to match her co-stars’ performances, often leaving her as the weakest link in the cast. An emotional crying scene in Boyfriend on request it even became the subject of ridicule online after the series premiered. Some viewers have also argued that Jisoo struggles to differentiate her characters, making each performance similar. Instead of seeing a convincing actress, many said they still saw a world-famous K-pop idol perform on screen.
At the same time, Jisoo’s immense popularity as a member of BLACKPINK gives her a significant advantage over many aspiring actresses. Producers often have to balance artistic quality with commercial value, and Jisoo’s clout and devoted global fan base make her an attractive casting choice. However, some Korean viewers argue that re-casting despite disappointing performances is a waste of valuable opportunities that could have gone to more experienced or better-trained actors.
Reactions online were divided but largely critical. Comments included, “If she really wants to become an actress, she should study acting first” “I’m usually not very strict when I watch dramas, but I just can’t understand Jisoo’s acting,” AND “Every acting project becomes a joke. Maybe it’s time to give up that dream.” Others wrote that even the emotional scenes appeared stiff, adding that her beauty alone could not make up for the weak performances. Many concluded that Jisoo would be better suited to focus on her career as a singer, idol or model rather than continuing to pursue acting.
Sources: kenh14
