Even amidst the trembling questions and curious stares, JISOO was as steady as a ship at anchor. JISOO’s mind was still racing. Follow along and read the cover girl’s interview. This October issue of El Magazine Thailand that comes together to convey the style of Dior girls that are full of strength but still look sweet. Check out the total looks from the Fall/Winter 2023 collection.
ELLE: You and I have been reunited after 2 years. I’m also secretly grateful that you used a photo you took last time as your profile picture on Instagram for so long.
JISOO: The work I shot today was equally pleasing to me (laughs).
ELLE: We’re with the Dior 2023 F/W Collection, a tribute to iconic women like Catherine Dior and Édith Piaf. The feeling of filming today was also special, right?
JISOO: Really nice show. I usually like colors that give a modern feel like black or white. or already dark tones When watching the show, I imagined that ‘It would be great to wear this now,’ I personally told Maria Grazia Chiuri that I really liked the collection. Coming to the filming set today and seeing that look in real life. I was trembling. There should be many looks that can be adjusted to be worn in everyday life. Of course, there’s a new bag too.
ELLE: The most common place we met JISOO this year was on stage. In April, which was the peak of BLACKPINK’s world tour ‘BORN PINK’, you also wrapped up promotions for ‘ME’, your first solo album. Even if you get used to being busy, you probably won’t be able to cope with a schedule like this easily.
JISOO: Being on tour has become an even bigger motivator. Because I want to quickly perform a solo song on the concert stage, I want to see BLINKs like it, so I’m pushing forward. Even though the work schedule is a bit too intense Actually, it wasn’t that difficult (laughs). Maybe because I’m quite tough. But besides that, I think 24 hours in a day is very long, but it might sound strange.
ELLE: I know what you mean! Time is like this Even after watching 3 movies, I still think ‘It’s only been 6 hours? There’s still a long day left, right?
JISOO: Yes, it’s like living your life to the fullest possible 24 hours, like when there’s a break between tours like right now. I would consider the days to be really long. When I feel like I’ve made the most of each day, I enjoy doing solo activities. Also, I haven’t appeared on a local music program for a long time. Promotion size ‘SHUT DOWN’ with ‘PINK VENOM’ Last year there were times when only a small number of spectators were allowed entry. The fansign event was also a video call rather than a face-to-face meeting. The members are jealous of my activities as well.
ELLE: How do you feel when you perform a solo song? ‘FLOWER’ that have been prepared for the Coachella music festival
JISOO: At first I was super excited. It’s great that I got to perform a solo song at a music festival this big. Thinking about it, ROSÉ and LISA, who released solo songs before me, just performed solo on stage for the first time at a music festival. Even JENNIE gets nervous every time she has to perform. The same stage alone When I thought that I wasn’t the only one who was like this. The nervousness decreased. Even though we were performing alone, it felt like we were performing together. And also received a lot of encouragement because it was a recently released song.
ELLE: The world tour that started in October last year is already halfway through. How do you feel about performing in more than 30 cities?
JISOO: We only have the encore concert in Paris and America. Which means we’re almost at the end. At first I even thought that we could do so many concerts. I still don’t believe it’s true. When I really tried to do it. I also really enjoyed meeting the fans. from various cultures I felt very happy that I had ‘done it’. People probably thought that I would be exhausted because this was the second half of the tour. but opposite I am filled with energy from success.
ELLE: Are there any performances that you feel the more you repeat them, the more meaningful they become?
JISOO: When I first started the tour I was very committed to presenting the songs on the album that came out last year. and new performances But when singing the debut song, the response from the fans It’s back even louder. It’s true that they like the new performances too, but seeing that they’re still looking forward to the early songs like ‘BOOMBAYAH’ Same as before I also think that our activities really received a lot of love. And of course, even more proud of our songs.
ELLE: I saw you backstage cutely calling the band members “BLACKPINK!” (laughs) On the other hand, I saw you comforting the band members when they cried at the concert. I feel like I’m worthy of being an eldest sister.
JISOO: When everyone thanks you together on stage or before starting an encore. Just seeing the pink lightstick glowing in the dark couldn’t help but be moved. After seeing the love of many people with my own eyes I thought about many things, even more so seeing the overwhelming reception in Australia or Thailand where ROSÉ or LISA spent their childhood. I also had tears in my eyes. Obviously, the tour gave me many feelings.
ELLE: You diligently record Vlogs on your personal Youtube channel whenever you’re free from tour, including Paris, Cologne, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam…so many cities. I still think ‘He’s an interesting person who’s curious about the world.’
JISOO: Normally I’m a ‘homebody’. During the last tour, I didn’t go anywhere. But on this tour we had a long time in Europe. During that time, there were also free days. So I thought of taking the opportunity to take photos for the fans. There are a few pictures of us on the tour, but the Vlog was a medium for me to experience the cities. and have good memories Let’s go back and look at it more in the future as well. The result came out like killing two birds with one stone! Until now, I think ‘Do I have to add anything?’ and started worrying about keeping the YouTube channel moving regularly (laughs).
ELLE: You said you plan to donate all of the channel’s revenue.’happiness index 103% (Happiness Index 103%)’ which is also your personal Youtube. Why did you think about donating?
JISOO: Well, the channel is very simple. If I intend to prepare professionally or forward quality information, so to speak. But this is just my daily life of rolling around in the room for you to see in a casual way. And to let me receive income from it also makes me feel uncomfortable. Fans themselves probably come to watch the clip with the heart of wanting to support me. If in the end it builds towards something good I think it would be good for both the viewers’ hearts and mine. So I thought about donating. Right now I’m still hesitating about where I should forward it to be most satisfied. I’ll tell you later where it was forwarded!
ELLE: I saw that the website for the ‘British Summer Time Hyde Park 2023’ music festival where you were the headliner on July 2nd introduced BLACKPINK as a ‘K-Pop Trailblazer’. Are there any parts that you think ‘We are thepioneerreally’
JISOO: Is it half and half? We ourselves walk on the path that others have paved. But we debuted at a time when the platform was expanding and K-Pop was becoming more accessible to people, so I think there were some parts of it that we pioneered as well. I hope we can help smooth the path for those coming after us. Just as we once walked on a path that had already been cleared. And it would be great if they blazed their own trail. and connect them together. However, this is a word that makes me feel really good when I hear it.
ELLE: What is JISOO like on stage?
JISOO: The stage is a space where we cannot know what will happen. There may be a minor accident or delay. If it seems like there will be a delay, we must quickly find a way to deal with it. Therefore, immediate solutions are necessary. As for the stage, look And I’m quite awake. I will be able to meditate better.
ELLE: This year’s solo activities earned you appearances on popular online variety shows. and reveal yourself in a friendly way as well Do you think the image you wanted to reveal was conveyed to your heart?
JISOO: Actually, it was more than expected as many people said that I ‘I’m a laid-back person’. I think fans have known this for a long time. But since I didn’t reveal it on popular channels, many people are only now finding out. If I just look at it, I probably look like an introvert. And is it quiet? I wondered what the first image of me that people saw was like.
ELLE: I just started wondering about it, 8 years ago, and it was really new (laughs).
JISOO: Because I’m exactly the same. Once you like something, you like it for a long time. It’s not that I don’t try new things, but it’s like if you like strawberries. Even if there are other fruits, I will just eat strawberries. Or how many new types of instant noodles will be released? I’ll just eat what I used to eat anyway. It’s still the same and my parents still ask. Why are you able to look so exactly like you did when you were young? I’m surprised that I have a point of view that other people think is wrong.
ELLE: If so, you probably still love the bathtub. And the book is the same as before. So what is your favorite space or time period in your home?
JISOO: When I lay down on the sofa before going to bed after finishing my daily duties. I like the moment when all my errands are done. And all that’s left is to go to bed. I’ll lie down comfortably and turn on ‘soothing music’ or ‘rain sounds’ until I start to doze off and then go to bed to sleep.
ELLE: What JISOO is currently focusing on is
JISOO: The rest of the concert Since the encore concert We plan to use the set list we performed at Coachella, so the performance will be different from what we’ve toured so far. We intend to learn from the parts we previously regretted and make our performance even more perfect. So I hope that people who come to see our concert again will get new energy back. And another thing is health! I had Covid and couldn’t go on stage, which was a shame. And also very angry At that time, he couldn’t resist, so he focused on his physical recovery first. But after encountering that matter, I turned to focus on taking care of my health more than before. I will be healthy until the end of the tour.
ELLE: Some feelings are relieved when singing on stage. And some of the lyrics make us feel so close to our hearts. But it’s impossible to convey feelings completely, right? And JISOO is a person who tries to convey various things. Is that what you feel?
JISOO: If it’s a feeling of being tired, disappointed, or sad, I don’t think it’s necessary to convey or express it. Even now, I still imagine myself saying to my band members or my parents, ‘Actually, I feel like this lately’ doesn’t come out at all, but it’s not like I’m going to let it accumulate. There are many feelings that disappear if I try to think alone or get some sleep. And I’m good at sharing fun too. If there is a clip that is fun to watch, you have to send the link to others to enjoy as well (laughs).
ELLE: Look back at yourself and move forward.
JISOO: I’m good at throwing it off. And anything that needs to be accepted can be accepted quickly. There must be some things I can’t change. If there is a chance to change, I will try my best. But I don’t want to care And put pressure on yourself even for things that cannot be changed. Because I have to protect myself.
Fans can follow and see pictures of the fashion set. With a total of over 16 pages of interview with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in L Thailand magazine, October 2023 issue, all leading newsstands nationwide!
Photographer : Yoon Ji Yong
Stylist : Lee Ha Yan
