Jisoo of BLACKPINK appeared at the airport in an understated look Wednesday, as an ongoing controversy involving a family member continues to swirl online.
Jisoo departed for Paris via Incheon International Airport on Wednesday morning to attend a scheduled overseas engagement. Known for turning departures into headline-making airport fashion moments, the K-pop star instead opted for a near-incognito appearance, wearing a hat and mask and keeping styling to a minimum.
The shift in tone from polished, sponsor-heavy looks to a subdued, almost anonymous outfit has fueled speculation online, with some interpreting it as a response to the ongoing controversy, while others say it reflects a desire to avoid further attention.
Despite the situation, Jisoo proceeded with her planned schedule without visible disruption. An official airport photo call with the press was canceled due to what officials described as “internal circumstances.”
The controversy surrounding Jisoo’s family has yet to subside. The issue resurfaced after a name matching the family member currently under scrutiny was recently removed from the credits of the Netflix series “Boyfriend on Demand,” reigniting speculation online.
The production company said, “There was an error in the initial credit labeling regarding management, and it was corrected immediately.” However, various interpretations have continued to circulate across online communities.
Jisoo’s side has firmly distanced the artist from the matter. A legal representative for her agency, BLISSOO, said, “The issue currently being raised is entirely unrelated to the artist.” The representative added, “Jisoo has long been operating independently from her family and has no legal or business ties with the individual in question.”
The agency further said, “There has been no financial or legal support, and there are no plans for any in the future,” while warning of legal action against the spread of false information.
The family member at the center of the controversy was arrested on suspicion of attempting inappropriate physical contact with a woman on April 14. Police sought a detention warrant, but prosecutors declined the request.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
