BLACKPINK's Jisoo was announced as the 2026 recipient of the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries), where she will be honored during the opening ceremony on April 23 in Cannes, France.
Canneseries confirmed on March 10 that Jisoo will receive the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at this year's edition of the festival.
The honor will be presented during the opening ceremony on Apr. 23, where she is scheduled to walk the festival's signature pink carpet to accept the prize. Canneseries 2026 will run from April 23 to April 28 in the French city of Cannes, according to Soompi.
Festival organizers described Jisoo as a "global K-pop icon and rising television star" and said the award highlights a "promising personality to watch" in the series industry. The recognition is given in partnership with French magazine Madame Figaro and spotlights emerging talent whose careers are gaining international momentum.
Canneseries artistic director Albin Lewi praised Jisoo's "artistic journey, her ability to conquer new creative territories, and her global aura" as key reasons for her selection.
The festival noted that she represents a new generation of artists who move between music and acting and "cross borders" between different creative fields. Organizers also highlighted how her recent acting roles have strengthened her presence beyond K-pop.
Jisoo first debuted as an actress in the 2021 Korean drama "Snowdrop." She recently returned to the small screen with the Netflix series "Boyfriend on Demand," which has helped expand her profile as a television actress.
Jisoo, born Kim Ji-soo in 1995, rose to fame as a member of BLACKPINK, one of the world's most prominent K-pop girl groups, News18 reported.
In addition to group activities, she launched a successful solo career with her debut album "Me" and the hit single "Flower," further building her global fanbase. Her move into acting has been seen as a key step in broadening her creative portfolio beyond music.
The Madame Figaro Rising Star Award is presented each year to a rising figure in the series industry who has become an important presence in the field.
Previous recipients include international actresses such as Sydney Sweeney, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Marie Colomb, Ella Purnell, Morfydd Clark, and Phoebe Dynevor, many of whom went on to lead major television projects.
By adding Jisoo to this list, Canneseries signals confidence in her continued growth as both a global music star and a developing screen actress, as per Antara News.
