Popular K-pop group BLACKPINK’s members are making waves both as a group and as solo artists. From fashion and dramas to music, they continue to excel in every field. Recently, the eldest member Jisoo made history by winning the Canneseries Rising Star Award. While the internet is buzzing with discussions, not all the reactions have been positive. Read on to know all about it.
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Canneseries Rising Star Win Sparks Massive Online Debate
On April 23, Jisoo walked the pink carpet at the prestigious Canneseries event in France. She received the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award during the opening ceremony. The festival organisers praised her for balancing her music and acting career and for trying new projects. With this, she became the first Asian artist and actress to win the title.
The news made rounds online and ignited mixed feelings. Why? Well, many fans celebrated her as a global icon. They saw the award as proof of her hard work in both the singing and acting field. However, some people were not happy with it. They felt that other Korean actresses with more experience and a stronger filmography should have been chosen instead. A few people even suggested that the K-pop idol won the award due to industry connections.
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On the other hand, Jisoo’s fans defended her strongly. They said that the Rising Star Award is meant for new and rising talents, not for actors with greater experience. Fans pointed out her influence in the music and acting fields and praised how elegant she looked at the event.
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