Jisoo, the eldest member of K-pop sensation Blackpink, is brimming with excitement about the group's long-awaited new album, "Deadline." Released on Friday, this five-track EP marks the group's first multi-track release in over three years and features the previously released single "Jump," which became a hit for the group over the summer. The lead single of the album, "Go," is a catchy three-minute powerful anthem that leads the way for this exciting new release.
"Blackpink's 10th anniversary is this year," Jisoo told The Hollywood Reporter during press for her new K-drama, "Boyfriend on Demand." "I'm so happy that we're releasing another album with such great songs this year," she continued. "We believe everyone will love our [new] music. I hope you enjoy it a lot."
The 31-year-old singer and actress, fresh off Blackpink's "Deadline" world tour, is returning to television in a new Netflix K-drama, "Boyfriend on Demand." In this series, Jisoo plays an "exhausted webtoon producer" who "escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating simulation program, where she gets to experience the dates of her dreams."
"Through this character, Mi-rae, I was able to show multiple sides of myself," Jisoo told THR. "I'm sure the Blinks (the group's fanbase) will love it." The synopsis continues, "Blending the relatable challenges of daily work life and a never-before-seen virtual reality dating subscription program, 'Boyfriend on Demand' is a unique take on the romantic comedy series. Jisoo takes on the role of Seo Mi-rae, who longs for a second chance at love in virtual reality. Seo In-guk plays Park Kyeong-nam, Mi-rae's colleague and rival webtoon producer."
In the time since their last group release, Blackpink—comprised of members Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé—has found immense success with their respective solo endeavors. In addition to "Boyfriend on Demand," Jisoo released a solo album, "Amortage," in February 2025 and embarked on a solo Asia tour. She recently starred in another series, "Newtopia."
Lisa made her acting debut on the hit HBO show "The White Lotus" and released a solo album, "Alter Ego," which she performed during her solo Coachella set last year. Jennie also performed a solo set at Coachella last year in support of her album, "Ruby."
Rosé found herself with an unstoppable top 40 hit in "Apt," earning the singer three Grammy nominations and making her the first K-pop artist to score a general field nomination. She opened this year's Grammy ceremony with a rocking rendition of the hit song. The 29-year-old described the possibility of that nomination as "a moment that proves to myself so many things" during her THR cover story.
The group reunited last year for the "Deadline" world tour, a prelude to this album. The groundbreaking group hit stops across the world, including two sold-out nights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Jisoo, whose show "Boyfriend on Demand" premieres March 6 on Netflix, has one final message for her beloved fans: "Please root for me. I love you all."
"Boyfriend on Demand" streams globally on Netflix beginning March 6.
