BLACKPINK’s Jisoo missed a key event for her upcoming movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, sparking anger among fans. The production briefing session brought together the full cast, including Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Min Ho, and Chae Soo Bin, but Jisoo was absent without explanation. Many fans blame her agency, YG Entertainment, for poor scheduling.
The movie marks Jisoo’s acting debut, making her absence from promotions more noticeable. Fans expected her to attend the event, especially since she recently supported Park Jinyoung’s movie Hi.5. Some believe YG prioritizes group activities over her solo projects.
“It’s really sad that she won’t be there, but on the other hand, it’s a good thing; it shows that the girls are really preparing for the comeback and the tour, right?”
"It has nothing to do with it — we don’t know everything that’s going on behind the scenes. It could be about her mental health, Blackpink, or simply the fact that she doesn’t want to be used if she’s not the main character. We don’t really know what’s going on.
Others argue Jisoo may have chosen to skip the event herself. BLACKPINK is preparing for a comeback and world tour, which could have conflicted with the schedule. Still, fans question why she couldn’t spare an hour for her own movie.
what are you even talking about, there literally has been no content about the group for the past 3 years, it’s time they fvcking start posting about them, what do you want them to do? the group is still active, there is always gonna be some solo stuff put to the side
Controversy Over Jisoo’s Character Changes in the Film
Apart from her absence, fans are upset about changes to Jisoo’s character, Lee Jihye, in Omniscient Reader: The Prophet. The original webtoon depicts her using a sword, but the movie teaser shows her with a gun. Many fans see this as disrespect to the source material.
“Lee Jihye isn’t even a main character to begin with, so all these changes make no sense unless it’s just because Jisoo plays her and you’re desperate to use her fame to hype the project.”
The character’s original weapon, a sword, ties to Korean historical figure Admiral Yi Sun Sin. Fans argue the change erases cultural significance. The film’s CEO, Won Dong Yeon, defended the decision, saying adaptations are necessary for cinema.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
While some fans criticize YG Entertainment, others believe Jisoo made her own choice. Some say her absence is understandable given BLACKPINK’s busy schedule.
“Just frustrated… I think it’s Jisoo who doesn’t want to attend because if she wanted to, she could. She has that freedom now. YG is not the culprit here.”
The film is set to release in July 2025. Fans remain divided over Jisoo’s absence and the character changes. Many hope for better promotion as the release date nears.
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