Recently leaked reports from HYBE have spotlighted Jisoo and her fandom, raising a wave of reactions in online communities. According to these reports, HYBE notes that Jisoo’s fanbase is particularly strong in East Asia, especially in China, rather than in regions like Korea or North America. This trend is also seen with Lisa, and HYBE suggests that members with stronger fan support in Asia may sometimes get drawn into emotionally charged conflicts over relatively minor issues.
One notable incident involved Dior’s official Instagram account, which posted a collective image of their ambassadors, including Jisoo and figure skater Kim Yuna, for Korea. Fans were disappointed that the thumbnail featured Kim Yuna instead of Jisoo, leading Jisoo’s fandom to express frustration. They questioned Dior’s decision, arguing that Jisoo’s fans were a significant contributor to the brand’s sales. In response, Dior uploaded a dedicated post featuring Jisoo alone, ultimately resolving the matter.
Besides, HYBE also mentioned Rosé’s drug-use rumor. In 2023, after Riccardo Tisci, the former creative director of the fashion brand Burberry, posted a photo from a party at designer Eva Chow’s mansion in Los Angeles, Rosé was unexpectedly named in allegations of drug use. Additionally, Rosé was rumored to be dating Kang Dong Won because the two were seated next to each other at the party. A series of “evidence” suggesting they wore matching outfits were circulated at that time. Mentioning these rumors, HYBE claimed that Jisoo’s fans had plans to spread rumors about Rosé.
Source: HYBE’s internal report
