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BLACKPINK Jisoo's brother accused of filming sexual encounter, possessing illegal videos of women; BLISSOO issues response

BLACKPINK Jisoo's brother accused of filming sexual encounter, possessing illegal videos of women; BLISSOO issues response

Time of India5 days ago

Jisoo, member of global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK, has landed in hot water following serious allegations made against her older brother. The controversy erupted after an anonymous post on the Blind app accused her brother, Mr. Kim, of illegal filming and non-consensual sharing of explicit content. Though Jisoo herself is not involved in the accusations, her name quickly became entangled in the discourse due to her brother's public connection to her and the mounting scrutiny over how her agency, BLISSOO, will handle the situation.
The timing has drawn attention too, as Jisoo, along with Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, is preparing for BLACKPINK's comeback. Despite having no role in her brother's alleged actions, many online users have begun wondering whether the controversy could impact her upcoming projects.
Anonymous post accuses Jisoo's brother of illegal filming
The controversy began when a user posted on Blind, an anonymous South Korean community for office workers, alleging that Mr. Kim filmed their sexual encounter without consent. As reported by Maeil Business Newspaper, in the post, the user only discovered the existence of the video later, and further claimed that Mr. Kim had shown the video to people he knew. The post also suggested that Kim might be in possession of similar videos involving other women. The original poster did not reveal their identity but claimed they were considering legal action.
Jisoo's brother denies allegations, calls them 'completely false'
Shortly after the Blind post began circulating, Mr. Kim issued a firm denial. In a statement shared through media outlets, including Ilgan Sports and Daily Sports, he stated, 'The rumours about hidden camera filming are completely groundless.' He further announced that he is currently consulting with a law firm and preparing to file a defamation lawsuit against the accuser.
'I am already in contact with legal counsel and will be pursuing strong action,' he said, emphasising that the allegations are fabricated and damaging not only to his reputation but also to his family.
BLISSOO responds, says they are verifying the facts
As the controversy grew, Jisoo's agency BLISSOO issued a short response to Korean media, saying, 'We are currently verifying the facts.' The agency, founded by Jisoo after her departure from YG Entertainment, has not released any further details or commented on how this situation may affect Jisoo's upcoming promotions.
BLISSOO has previously pledged to take strong legal action against false rumors and online harassment, though it remains unclear whether they will become further involved in this specific case.
About BLACKPINK's comeback
BLACKPINK is officially making a comeback with a new world tour called Deadline starting July 2025, and they're also working on a new album. This will be their first full-group return since the Born Pink era. The tour kicks off in South Korea and will include shows across Asia, North America, and Europe, ending in January 2026. Lisa recently confirmed that the group is preparing a third studio album, and fans are excited to finally see all four members back together after focusing on solo projects. They're also expected to drop a single next June.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.

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