BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Reaches Career Peak as Actress in Netflix’s “Monthly Boyfriend”

BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s leading role in “Monthly Boyfriend” achieved remarkable success on Netflix’s global charts. Released on March 6, 2026, this romantic comedy topped the global non-English shows category within three days of its release, amassing 2.6 million views and 25.6 million viewing hours.

“Monthly Boyfriend” initially ranked fourth in Netflix’s global TOP 10 non-English shows list shortly after its release, before rising to first place. It made it onto the TOP 10 lists in 47 countries worldwide and secured first place for two consecutive weeks in the TV-OTT combined drama popularity rankings released by Gooddata Corporation’s Funex for the second week of March. These results demonstrate the vast scale of Jisoo’s global fanbase and show that the series itself captured the interest of international viewers.

“Monthly Boyfriend” is a story about Mi-rae (played by Jisoo), a webtoon PD exhausted by real-life pressures, who subscribes to and experiences romance through a virtual dating simulation program. Directed by Kim Jung-sik, the series features a star-studded cast including Lee Soo-hyuk, Seo Kang-joon, Kim Sung-chul, and Park Jae-beom. Notably, Seo Kang-joon plays Mi-rae’s senior from the university kendo team as well as her virtual dating partner.

The success Jisoo achieved with this project marks a new turning point for her as an actress. Given that she had previously received criticism regarding her acting skills in previous works such as “Snowdrop” and “Newtopia,” this success on global charts represents significant achievement. However, some overseas viewers still suggest that further development as an actress is needed, with some expressing disappointment over her performance in scenes requiring intense emotional fluctuations.

Meanwhile, Jisoo is currently busy with BLACKPINK’s release of the “DEADLINE” mini-album on February 27. The title track “GO” is gaining rapid traction on major global charts thanks to its powerful beat and confident messaging. Additionally, Jisoo elevated her international profile by winning the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the 9th Cannes Series Festival recently.