Jisoo, a Blackpink member and largely known as the power house of the group due to her powerhouse performances and singing skills. This time, the reasons of being buzz around social media is not her performance but her acting appearance on Netflix’s upcoming drama named “Boyfriend on Demand.” This Netflix drama is set to release on 6 March 2026.
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BlackPink Jisoo Acting Career
This is not the first time JISSO has appeared on the screen, as she has done some special appearances and cameos – The Producers and Arthdal Chronicles. Her true acting career began with SNOWDROP 2021, where she debuted as the lead actress. Whereas her appearance in SNOWDROP drew mixed reactions from the audience, but some on the other side also praised her work, especially the emotionally intense scene, where audeince she something beyond her ideal image. But some people felt that her acting was even, and her movements were also very stiff, which bring continouns criticism. She had completed five years in her acting which is filled with mixed reactions from critics and fans.
오늘의 연애가 도착했습니다 💌
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) February 19, 2026
완벽한 판타지와 불완전한 현실?
설렘이 켜지는 순간, 두근거리는 연애가 시작됩니다.
로망 실현 로맨틱 코미디 <월간남친>, 3월 6일 공개. 오직 넷플릭스에서. pic.twitter.com/FVOS3siX7t
Jisoo is back in acting, this time with a Netflix drama, “BOYFRIEND ON DEMAND,” which is set to release on 9th March 2026. The trailer of the drama was dropped on 19 February, and it has already begun online discussion on social media platforms. Fans are excited to see her in a new role and a romantic drama. The trailer has pushed into trending topics shortly after, and it’s not wrong to say Blackpink’s Jisoo was the main reason behind this, as fans are celebrating and expressing their excitement over her return to acting; there were also renewed ongoing conversations around her acting skills. Fans were quick to share their reaction and clips of the teaser across social media.
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Fans Reactions to Jisoo Comeback
One fan commented, “IM SO EXICTED SEE JISOO ACTING AGAIN,” another one wrote, “ACTING JISOO IS BACKKKKK !!!!!. The excitement of the fans is on another level. Not only her appearance, but netizens are also praising her improvement in acting, ‘GASP I thought Jisoo was bad at acting, but seeing this video, I was shocked at how much her vocal tone and acting improved.”
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Fans were also pointing out that the idol has a significant growth in her project and say they are looking to her development and other projects as well. But another part of the audience is quick to raise their voices and is concerned about her acting. Discussion boards claim it was disappointing to see GSO cast alongside Season’s actor winner, acting in their view doesn’t match industry expectations. Even in previous projects, the question of her acting remained consistent.
can believe they wasted all these face cards on jisoo’s terrible acting? https://t.co/7xV6rMy6Hx
— zara⁷ (@popbtscrave) February 19, 2026
Despite all the mixed reactions on social media, the overall interest in Boyfriend on Demand remains very high, with many viewers saying the concept and the casting are so strong that it is enough to draw the attention of the fans to the drama. As anticipation builds, a teaser has succeeded in putting Jisoo’s return to acting back in the spotlight. For Jisoo, acting stakes are particularly higher than those of other members who are cast in the drama due to her global fame with Black Pink, but alongside that intense scrutiny from the fans and critics.
Is she able to silence the critics?
As the drama is going to release on 6 March, the expectations for Jisoo are high; it can prove to be her career-defining movement for acting – either reaffirming her status as a credible actress or going to deepen the ongoing skepticism. For Jisoo, the online debate on her acting skills is not going ot fade quickly. Her acting is going to be judged by the fans and critics. Will she be able to give her best performance?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did BLACKPINK’s Jisoo officially debut as an actress?
Blackpink’s Jisoo made her debut as a lead actress in 2021 with the JTBC drama Snowdrop. Before this, she made some cameo and special appearances in various shows and dramas. Snowdrop was her first major acting break.
Did Jisoo appear in any dramas before Snowdrop?
Yes, before her debut as a lead actress, she made a brief appearance in the producers (2015) and Arthdal Chronicles. However, these were cameos and just special roles, not full acting performances
Why are Jisoo’s acting skills being debated online?
Jisoo’s acting was debated online due to her stiff movements and pure vocals. Whereas debate carries mixed reactions from the audience. As fans praise her screen presence and emotional movements, critics argue that her line delivery and expressive range need refinement. This discussion turned intense after the trailer of Boyfriend on Demand was released.
Is it common for K-pop idols to face criticism when transitioning into acting?
Yes. Many idols experience scrutiny when entering the acting field because audiences often compare them to professionally trained actors. The debate around Jisoo reflects a broader industry discussion about idol-to-actor transitions.
