Blackpink's Jisoo's Brother Accused Of Illegally Filming Woman During Sex; Agency Reacts
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The serious allegations surfaced on May 29 through an anonymous post on Blind, a Korean employee community platform, and have since gone viral across social media platforms.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo's brother has been accused of illegally filming a woman during a sexual encounter without her consent. The serious allegations surfaced on May 29 through an anonymous post on Blind, a Korean employee community platform, and have since gone viral across social media platforms.
The post, titled 'I was illegally filmed by BLACKPINK Jisoo's brother," details a disturbing account by a woman who claimed to have had a sexual relationship with him. 'It took me a long time to write this. Everything I'm about to share is based on my own experience," the woman wrote.
She alleged that the act took place at his home and that she later discovered he had recorded the encounter using a hidden camera. 'I couldn't believe it," she wrote, adding that he showed the footage to acquaintances and even bragged about having similar recordings of multiple women.
According to the post, Jisoo's brother had simultaneous relationships with several women, including one he reportedly met while his wife was pregnant. He allegedly pressured some of them into sending explicit videos and 'treated women like sexual objects and ignored their consent and feelings."
'I never gave my consent. I did not know I was being filmed. I am a victim," the anonymous poster wrote. She added that she is considering legal action and is willing to come forward alongside other potential victims, should they choose to speak out.
Jisoo is currently associated with businesses led by her brother. He heads the company behind the children's health supplement brand Biomom and recently launched an entertainment label named Blissoo, which features Jisoo as the brand's ambassador.
Jisoo isn't accountable for her brother's actions. It's best not to engage with or spread posts that fuel baseless rumor. The unverified accusations have already been denied. Focus on Jisoo!— toki (@anchuuus) May 29, 2025
Although the original post has now been deleted, it spread rapidly online and sparked intense public scrutiny.
In response, Jisoo's agency issued a brief statement: 'We are currently checking the facts."
As of now, no legal complaint has been filed and the identity of the alleged victim remains confidential. The incident has triggered significant concern among fans and the public, given Jisoo's affiliation with her brother's ventures and the seriousness of the claims.
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