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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is making her big screen debut in the upcoming film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet " and while some fans are thrilled, others are fuming. As part of the BTS 2025 comeback-era competition in K-ent, this casting choice has created an unexpected stir online—especially after director Kim Byung Woo’s comments about why he picked her.
HERE’S THE BUZZ 🐝
With a July 23 release date, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet is gearing up to be one of the biggest K-movie events of the year. Based on the massively popular webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, the movie stars Lee Min Ho and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in what’s being hyped as her first true lead role after a brief cameo in Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman.
But what’s got netizens in an uproar isn’t the plot — it’s what director Kim Byung Woo said in a recent interview. Explaining his decision to cast Jisoo, he emphasized her passion and hard work rather than traditional acting credentials. While he praised her effort and claimed to be “very satisfied” with her performance, his comments only added fuel to an already sensitive conversation about idol-turned-actors.
Some fans feel the casting was more about global reach than talent — especially after a trailer dropped showing Jisoo wielding a gun, which fans of the webtoon say feels totally off-character.
FANS REACTION :
💬 “She’s hardworking? So are thousands of unknown actors. Why her?”
💬 “It’s giving PR spin. They cast her for her fame, not her fit.”
💬 “Jisoo gets hate no matter what. At least wait for the movie!”
💬 “I’m excited! Lee Min Ho and Jisoo together? My ticket’s booked already.”
Twitter, The Qoo, and TikTok comments are basically a war zone right now — with K-netz criticizing and BLINKs defending.
MY HONEST TAKE 🐝
At this point, any BLACKPINK members could breathe and spark a headline — so let’s be real, Jisoo was always going to get scrutinized. That said, director Kim’s words did her no favors. Praising “effort” without mentioning acting skill only validates critics who say K-pop idols get roles over trained actors. Still, she deserves a fair shot. If she nails this role, the haters will eat their words — and you know Buzz Hive will be watching 👀.
What Do You Think ?
Was Jisoo cast for her talent or just to boost international box office sales? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇
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