Jisoo of South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, has joined WME, one of the largest talent agencies in Hollywood, for global representation as she moves to expand her solo career outside of Korea.
The deal was reported by the United States music industry media, which noted that WME officially signed the singer-actress after she had an "incredible year" in various fields, from music and television to fashion and culture.
Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME represents artists, actors, and athletes across music, film, television, and other industries. Their music industry clients include Bruno Mars and Rihanna. The agreement does not change Jisoo's existing partnership.
Quoted from the Korean times, the singer carries out her solo activities through Blissoo, a label she launched in February 2024, and signed a global solo recording contract with Warner Records in January 2025.
Meanwhile, Jisoo's activities as a member of BLACKPINK remain under YG Entertainment. She is the third BLACKPINK member to join WME.
Her bandmate Lisa had previously joined the agency in September 2025 specifically for film and television activities while Rosé joined in December of the same year for representation across all aspects of her music career.
Jisoo debuted as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016 and launched her solo career in 2023 with the single album "ME." The title track, "FLOWER," peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, and the album made history as the first album by a Korean female soloist to sell over 1 million copies.
The deal with WME comes as she prepares for her first full-length solo album. She released the first pre-release single, "CLICK," on September 4, 2026, followed by "ADDICTED" on October 30, 2026.
According to Blissoo, "ADDICTED" peaked at number one on the iTunes Top Songs chart in 28 territories upon its release. The label has not yet announced the album's title or release date.
Earlier this year, BLACKPINK wrapped up their "DEADLINE" world tour, which included stadium shows in North America, Europe, and Asia. Jisoo has also been pursuing a parallel acting career.
In 2025, she starred in Coupang Play's zombie series "Newtopia" and the film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy." In March, she played Seo Mi-rae, an overwhelmed webtoon producer, in the Netflix romantic comedy "Boyfriend on Demand."
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