Is Jisoo (BLACKPINK) being dragged into the controversy surrounding her brother's alleged mistreatment of his wife and being kicked out of the group?

The Korean entertainment industry is shaken by a series of personal scandals involving Kim Jung Hoon, the older brother of Jisoo (BLACKPINK). The "eldest member" of BLACKPINK is unexpectedly facing attacks and a fierce boycott as the public suspects her involvement in the misconduct of her relative.

Public outrage and the specter of a "boycott" against the female idol.

In recent days, Jisoo's name has been constantly associated with negative keywords across online forums such as Nate Pann and The Qoo. The controversy began when her brother was arrested on charges of harassing a female streamer, followed by a tearful letter from someone claiming to be Kim Jung Hoon's wife alleging brutal domestic violence. Although this was a personal transgression by the nearly 40-year-old man, Jisoo's influence has made her a scapegoat for all the outrage.

A wave of demands to remove Jisoo from the group began to emerge and intensified when many netizens declared they could not accept a "global icon" having such close ties to a sex offender. A post on the Pann forum, attracting hundreds of thousands of views, stated: "I will not watch any movies that Jisoo is in and demand she leave the group immediately. We shouldn't spend money or give attention to the family of a criminal." These opinions argued that Jisoo's presence at this time would drag down BLACKPINK's reputation, tarnishing the group's image with unnecessary personal scandals involving a family member.

A sharp counterattack: Jisoo asserts her absolute independence.

Under immense pressure from public opinion and the increasingly widespread rumors of her being "kicked out of the group," on the afternoon of April 20th, Jisoo's legal representatives and her management company, Blissoo, officially released a lengthy statement to dispel all baseless speculation. The female artist expressed deep regret that her name was indiscriminately linked to unrelated events. The statement emphasized that Jisoo has lived independently since she was a young trainee, completely separated from her family for a long time, and therefore could not have known or interfered in her brother's personal life.

In particular, Blissoo clarified the most controversial information: the relationship between Kim Jung Hoon and the company. A company representative stated, "No family members are involved in any activities or receive any remuneration from Blissoo. Content such as 'her brother is the CEO' or 'financial support to cover up the scandal' is completely fabricated." Jisoo's side also announced they will take the strictest legal action, showing no lenience towards individuals who exploit her image to spread false information or call for malicious boycotts. This is seen as a decisive move by the female idol to protect her career and the group's reputation from the repercussions of her family.

Jisoo's future and the protection she needs from those who are sane.

Amidst the storm of demands for expulsion and boycotts, a large segment of the audience, and even the victim in the story – Kim Jung Hoon's wife – spoke out in defense of the idol. This woman asserted Jisoo's complete innocence: "Please don't criticize her. She didn't even know who I was until the incident came to light." Many loyal fans also countered that holding a younger sister responsible for her brother's wrongdoing was an outdated and unjust form of "collusion."

Currently, although the wave of demands to leave the group hasn't completely subsided, Jisoo's position in BLACKPINK remains strong thanks to the firmness of the legal system and the understanding of discerning fans. The idol is demonstrating unwavering resilience by clearly separating family affection from the responsibilities of an A-list star. The upcoming legal battle is not only to clarify her brother's guilt, but also a journey for Jisoo to protect her honor and the position she has worked hard to build over the past decade.

Jisoo's brother is suspected of using his sister's money to cover up a scandal; evidence has emerged? Hanni16:01:07 20/04/2026The Korean entertainment industry is shaken by the scandal involving Kim Jung Hoon, the brother of Jisoo (BLACKPINK). With a series of accusations of assault and domestic violence against his wife, he is facing a wave of outrage and suspicion that he used his famous sister's influence to cover up the horrific truth.