This decision is interpreted as a response to the pressure from the recent controversy involving her brother.
Her agency has announced legal action against the spread of false information.
[TV Daily Kim Ji-ha Reporter] Recently embroiled in family-related controversy, BLACKPINK's Jisoo has unexpectedly canceled her departure coverage schedule. On the morning of the 21st, the fashion marketing company DimaCo announced via email, “Due to unavoidable internal circumstances, Jisoo’s departure coverage has been canceled.” Jisoo was originally scheduled to leave for Paris, France via Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 22nd, with the schedule previously shared for fashion brand promotion. However, just one day before her departure, the plans were changed at the insistence of her agency, causing confusion. A representative from DimaCo stated, “We received a request from Jisoo’s agency the previous evening,” and added, “We sincerely apologize for the confusion.” While overseas schedules will continue, the timing of her departure may change. This decision seems to reflect the pressure stemming from the recently emerged controversy involving her brother. Her representatives stated through the legal counsel of her agency, YG Entertainment, “The issues raised are entirely unrelated to the artist and the agency” and “We will respond strictly to unverified speculation and the spread of false information.” They clarified that they are not providing any financial or legal support to her brother and have no intention of doing so in the future. Actions that associate the artist’s name and image with unrelated events are deemed a violation of rights, and legal action against defamation and the spread of false information is anticipated. Jisoo's brother, identified as Mr. A, was arrested on the 14th for allegedly attempting inappropriate physical contact with a woman. Currently, the arrest warrant has been denied at the prosecution stage, and additional online controversy continues.
Jisoo's cancellation of her departure coverage schedule indicates that the recent controversy involving her brother has been a significant factor. When an artist releases a single or embarks on a tour, any family-related scandals can have a detrimental impact on their career. Fans and the public have high expectations regarding the personal lives of artists, and when such controversies arise, they can negatively affect the artist's activities.
Her agency is actively responding to this controversy and striving to protect the artist's image in the process. By announcing legal action, the agency expresses a firm stance against the spread of false information, aiming to maintain trust with fans and the public. Although unexpected controversies like this arise during an artist's activities, they also present opportunities to highlight the artist's professionalism and resilience in recovering their image.
In such circumstances, the support and communication from the fandom become even more critical. For an artist to maintain their relationship with fans during controversies, transparent communication is essential. The case of Jisoo, a major artist, serves as a reminder of the influence that fandom can exert on an artist's career.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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