Jisoo Surprises Fans with BLACKPINK Comeback Announcement

Jisoo has unexpectedly hinted at a BLACKPINK comeback through the '사칭퀸' (Siching Queen) channel. On January 23, a video titled 'Jisoo, Park Jung-min, Suzy, and a Thrilling (?) Love Triangle' was released. In this video, Jisoo and Park Jung-min discuss their upcoming project 'Newtopia,' which tells the story of a soldier, Jae-yoon, and his girlfriend, Young-joo, racing to each other through a zombie-infested Seoul. Jisoo shared that this is her first project in three years since 'Snowdrop' in 2021. When asked about their choice of the project, Park Jung-min expressed confidence in their performance, while Jisoo mentioned being captivated by the fresh scenes and the blend of comedy and romance, dubbing it a 'zombie romance.'

Additionally, Jisoo revealed her busy plans for 2025, stating, 'I have a solid plan. There will be a movie release, a drama, and a solo album coming out.' On January 13, she surprised fans by teasing her new solo album on her agency BLISSOO's official social media, featuring a teaser video with a moving lie detector. The date 'FEBRUARY 14' alongside Jisoo's name left a strong impression, as she is set to release her second solo album on that date.

Jisoo also confirmed that she will be participating in BLACKPINK activities, much to the delight of fans. She shared a touching story about her fellow members, expressing gratitude for their support during her solo endeavors, especially when they sent her a coffee truck while she was busy filming abroad. When asked about her connections, she humorously mentioned that IU sent her a coffee truck as well, which brought laughter to the conversation.

In related news, a recent analysis of girl group brand reputation for January 2025 revealed BLACKPINK at the top, followed by aespa and IVE. According to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, BLACKPINK's brand received a positive analysis with a 92.89% positivity rate, highlighting keywords like 'record-breaking' and 'Billboard.'