The ‘LIKE ME’ singer and ‘Boyfriend On Demand’ actress Jisoo of BLACKPINK, widely recognized as Ms. Korea, found herself at the center of attention, making waves online after her older brother got arrested on sexual assault charges. Her brother is currently under police investigation, who called him a regular offender. After the accusations surfaced online, leading to long debates and discussions, Jisoo is seen avoiding public attention and even distancing herself from her brother, Kim, as her label BLISSOO ordered. The audience makes several comments on the matter. Don’t you know Jisoo’s brother’s abuse case? Here’s a deep dive into Kim Jung Hoon’s case.
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BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Brother (Kim) Arrested
The beginning of allegations against Kim first took place in 2025 when an anonymous post on Blind was posted on a workspace forum, accusing him of secretly filming a woman during an intimate encounter. Further, they alleged she was not the only victim. The post disappeared quickly, and the accusations were termed as fake. But the case has resurfaced with fresh developments, now intensifying scrutiny online.
On April 17, 2026, a Korean media channel reported that a man in his 30s had been arrested due to forced molestation, widely speculated to be Blackpink Jisoo’s elder brother, Kim Jung Hoon. According to the reports, he has even recorded the incident and shared the footage while threatening the victim that images taken forcibly would be circulated.
The claims gained instant attention because the accused was confirmed to be none other than Kim Jung Hoon. One of the claims suggested the victim woman is herself Kim’s wife. The female streamer said that the man first purchased “date tickets,” took her for a date, and later to his residence, where he allegedly engaged in non-consensual physical contact. Also, a handwritten statement was shared by her online along with the images, where she disclosed documented abuse during the couple’s relationship.
Further, she described a loop of being controlled and misused by Kim while claiming that she used to compromise her digital privacy as well. Her personal data, including phone and messages, was accessed without her consent, and her social media and messaging accounts were altered. She stated that she was expected to share her private conversations with others.
Many reports also highlight restrictions placed on her life as limitations were imposed on her on who she communicates with and how she presents the relationship in public places. Limitations were imposed on her appearance, on what to wear, on using cosmetics, and so on.
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This is not the end; among these serious accusations are claims of non-consensual sexual acts and physical harm. As per the woman, who referred to her as Kim’s wife, she was pressured into sexual activities against her will, and her refusal was ignored. She stated that such activities had long-lasting physical impacts on her body. Kim’s wife wrote in the letter, “He frequently checked my phone in secret while I was asleep. He deleted and changed things on my phone without my permission.
Before 2025, he deleted my photos, changed profile pictures, changed names on KakaoTalk, Danggeun Market, and other apps, changed status messages, and checked my Safari/iCloud records, chat history, contact list, and blocked list. He told me not to delete any conversations with my parents or friends because he would check them.”
In addition, she mentioned, “He told me not to exchange more than a few messages a day with female friends. He forced me to use KakaoTalk profile photos with him and told me to upload at least three photos of us together. He even made me quit/leave KakaoTalk… He banned nail art and only allowed pedicures. He restricted my clothing and makeup.
While we lived in Banpo, he ordered me to throw away my cosmetics, shorts, and skirts, and I actually had to throw them away. He said I could not attend an academy if the teachers were male. He severely restricted where I could go, allowing only places such as the area near home, the grocery store, the OB-GYN, the dermatologist, and the academy.
Whenever I moved from place to place, I had to call him and report what I was doing every 10 to 30 minutes. I also had to tell him what I was wearing whenever I went out. He demanded that I get a tattoo with our names and anniversary date, and threatened consequences if I refused… He repeatedly demanded sex by force. He demanded sex more than twice a day. Even when I resisted and clearly did not want to, he forcibly removed my clothes and had sex with me. As a result, I repeatedly suffered from vaginitis and cystitis, and even after going to the hospital, I could not recover because the forced sex continued. He also forced me to have anal sex.”
As of now, Kim Jung Hoon has not made any public response himself, but is under police authorities for investigation. He has accepted the contact with the woman but denied the use of force. This confirmation has made the controversy more intense, as many netizens are seen linking the 30s man with Jisoo.
Netizens are accusing Jisoo of knowing about the matter from the beginning and secretly supporting the man, his brother.
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Allegations Against Jisoo
Jisoo faced a major backlash after the incident took place, as many allegations were made by the public against her. Due to this, Jisoo was rarely seen in the media or public places and also started avoiding public appearances.
Due to the growing backlash, her agency, BLISSOO, came forward to defend her by denying online allegations that suggested that Jisoo’s brother has no role in its management or founding and holds no legal or business ties to the company and its members. Further, Jisoo’s legal representative claimed, “The case is entirely unrelated to the artiste and the agency.
The matter currently being raised has no connection whatsoever to the artiste or BLISSOO, and much of the information being spread online consists of unconfirmed speculation or clearly false claims.” “Jisoo, whose full name is Kim Ji-Soo, has long been living apart from her family, and the 31-year-old began her trainee life at an early age; she has no involvement in or knowledge of her brother’s private affairs,” he added.
Later this month, Jisoo has a trip scheduled to Paris and was supposed to meet the media during her departure. However, a fashion company named Dimaco announced that her public appearance had been canceled.
The company said, “The coverage of Jisoo’s airport departure, scheduled for tomorrow, has been canceled due to unavoidable internal circumstances. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and ask for your understanding.”
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Fans’ Response
To this, fans’ responses flooded the internet, where the posts by the company were being reshared, and sympathy was shown towards Jisoo. People shared:
- “Why should Jisoo be getting hate when it’s her brother who’s out there causing problems? They’re using money to get articles taken down. Don’t lose sight of what this is actually about.”
- “Fans swarmed her and acted unhinged. They go around saying, “Don’t hit women,” but they’re the first ones to turn around and weaponize another woman… And I’m sure they came at her, waving the whole ‘don’t bash female idols’ card too.”
- “It’s not just for her safety, but there would have been a huge number of reporters there tomorrow, and that could have disrupted other people at the airport. I think this is the right decision.”
- “Aww… that’s a bit sad, but I guess it’s for the best… away from the media who might have swarmed her with questions. At least she didn’t cancel her schedule. Can’t wait to see you at Canneseries, Jisoo!”
- “I hope every single fan defending him gets a taste of their own medicine. I feel so bad for the victim… but at least stop harassing her.”
- “Stop harassing her. The fandom needs to get itself in order.”
Even the accuser herself claimed that Jisoo had nothing to do with this incident, and she is innocent.
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Jisoo’s Brother Abuse Case: Final Thoughts
Recently, Mr. Eun warned the netizens and others who are spreading fake rumors about Jisoo that the agency would take all possible civil and criminal legal actions against false informations which are linking the artist to unrelated matters. The controversy has turned into a major, serious concern while dragging the innocent Jisoo in between. No confirmed evidence has been provided by the police to defend the man. The issue has spread all over the globe, sparking debates and a lot of discussion among fans. As the entire story has raised serious questions and concerns, fans are waiting for the next updates from Korean news and reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people call Jisoo Miss Korea?
Jisoo is called “Miss Korea” due to her visuals that epitomize traditional Korean beauty standards, including a small face, clear skin, and a classic, elegant look.
What has happened to Jisoo?
Jisoo is facing intense scrutiny due to alleged sexual assault involvement by her brother, which she and her label have strongly denied.
Who is Blackpink Jisoo’s ex?
BLACKPINK member Jisoo was in a publicly confirmed relationship with South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun. Their agencies confirmed the couple began dating in August 2023 but parted ways shortly after in October 2023.