April 28, 2026

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“She can’t even act”- Internet divided over BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s ‘Madame Figaro Rising Star Award’ win at Cannes International Series Festival

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On April 23, 2026, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo received the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the opening ceremony of the Cannes International Series Festival in France. She became the first Korean actress and the first Asian artist to win this honor. Festival organizers chose her for her artistic journey, her move into new creative areas through acting, and her global presence as both a K-pop star and television performer.

Jisoo has appeared in series including Snowdrop, Newtopia, and the Netflix show Boyfriend On Demand. The award highlights her growth as she steps further into acting roles.

The news has divided opinions online. Some people criticize her acting skills, pointing to performances in her recent dramas and claiming she lacks depth or improvement over the years. Others defend her, noting her efforts to explore acting alongside her music career and praising the international recognition as a valid step in her artistic path.

Calling out her acting, one X user commented:

“She can’t even act her crying face is like that meme ai stiff faces”

@TheePopCore She can’t even act her crying face is like that meme ai stiff faces

More fans shared a similar opinion on her win.

Translated from Arabic​As someone who’s watched more than fifty K-dramas and seen all types of actors, I say it looks embarrassing, and she knows she didn’t get here except through connections, and that everyone is better than her, but she wants to live in the illusion of success without making a hit drama.

There are actresses like Song Hye-kyo, Son Ye-jin, Bae Suzy, Kim Da-mi, Han So-hee and IU… and in the end, jisoo won the award just by pulling money out of her pocket. It’s so sad

mind you she does not have one critically acclaimed film just a bunch of basic insufferable kdramas with behind horrid acting skills

However, many came forward to defend BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.

@mzrrr_mk I just want to know why people don’t like Jisoo. As for me, I loved her acting in “Boyfriend Demand” 🤷‍♀️

@mzrrr_mk girl did you see the impact she had with her new kdrama or are you just blind

@mzrrr_mk It’s great how Jisoo makes you all cry, keep barking

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo at Canneseries 2026

In her acceptance speech, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo said:

“Hello, I’m Jisoo. I wanted to show you a new side of me through different projects, and I’m so happy that you supported me with such an award that represents your support. This is my first time coming to Cannes, and I’m very excited to be welcomed here to receive your award as part of such an iconic series international festival.”

She continued:

“It is a tremendous honor, and I truly appreciate it. I am proud to be the first Korean actress and K-pop artist to receive this award.”

She added that she learned new things through these projects, received help from many people, and felt that the encouragement gave her the strength to take one more step forward. She thanked her fans for their unwavering love and support, saying she would never forget the gratitude and would do her best to show a better side of herself.

In other news, in an interview with Eye Magazine, Jisoo has shared that she plans to release a new full solo album in 2026.