BLACKPINK’s Jisoo made an exciting confession during her recent appearance on Yoo In Radio—she revealed that if she hadn’t become a singer, she would have followed a completely different path and pursued a career as a writer!

On February 13th, the popular online channel Yoo In Radio released an episode featuring Jisoo as a guest. She chatted with host Yoo In Na about various topics, and one question quickly sparked the curiosity of fans.

When Yoo In Na asked, “If you weren’t a singer, what do you think you’d be doing now?” Jisoo gave a thoughtful response: "I’ve always said I would have been a writer because I think a lot.”

She even shared that her dream was to become a novelist, admitting she’s always wanted to write stories.

But when fans joked about her possibly pursuing both singing and writing at the same time, Jisoo laughed and humbly replied, “But there are experts in that field.”

Fans also asked if Jisoo would ever publish a book, and her response was equally intriguing. Jisoo shared, “Actually, Park Jungmin oppa runs a publishing company, so I jokingly asked him, 'Boss, how about me?'”

However, she added with a laugh that she wasn’t sure whether she could come up with something creative enough for a book. If she did, she joked, it might be published under a pseudonym!

The conversation also touched on other fun topics, like Jisoo’s thoughts on superpowers (she would love to have a door that opens to anywhere, just like Doraemon), and her thoughts on canceled plans (she loves when schedules are canceled, especially with friends!).

Jisoo is gearing up for her big return to music with her new mini-album AMORTAGE, set to drop on February 14th. Fans are eagerly awaiting her solo comeback!

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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