BLACKPINK's Jisoo Wins Canneseries Award Amid Acting Criticism, Sparks Divided Reactions

On April 23, Jisoo attended the Cannes International Series Festival in France and won the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, marking her as the first Asian actor/artist to receive the honor. Dressed in a pink gown, she expressed gratitude in French. The festival organizers described her as a pop icon with over 80 million followers and a member of BLACKPINK, highlighting her global influence and artistic growth. Critics, however, have long questioned her acting skills, citing issues with line delivery and emotional expression in projects like *Snowdrop*, *Newtopia*, and *Monthly Boyfriend*. Despite this, her recent Netflix series *Monthly Boyfriend* ranked No.1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non-English) and debuted at No.4 in its first week. The award’s criteria—international influence, on-screen presence, and artistic growth—favor her over critics who argue it unfairly excludes her from acting recognition. Comparisons to past recipients like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Phoebe Dynevor, and Sydney Sweeney are noted, but the Cannes International Series Festival is distinct from the Cannes Film Festival. The debate reflects broader tensions in K-entertainment: balancing global acclaim with acting credibility.