미스 디올 보 디테일 브라톱, 실크 리브드 니트 터틀넥 스웨터, 미스 디올 그래피티 패턴 스커트, 디-아이돌 힐 부츠, 블랙 레더 베레모 모두 Dior.
This photoshoot was done with Christian Dior Beauty’s ‘Plan de Paris’ limited makeup collection, which has conceptual and haute couture elements. You challenged yourselves with different makeup looks, utilizing various colors and bold touches. I was thrilled and glad when I received the draft. I’m usually not afraid of challenges, so I immediately thought, “I want to try it right now!” (laughs) I have always tried new things with Christian Dior Beauty, and this time, I had a good experience trying to think about how to create more synergy in many different ways.
You must have used various products while collaborating with Christian Dior Beauty for a long time. Which product do you love the most? Christian Dior Beauty’s addict Lip Glow is a must-have for me. I often go out with just sunscreen on, and addict Lip Glow helps me keep my lips moisturized and lively. The skincare products I use are all Christian Dior Beauty products. I’ve now emptied several bottles of ‘The Dior Prestige La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum.’ (laughs)
It seems that hydration is the secret of your great skin. (laughs) As Dior’s global ambassador, you visit Paris every year. Have you experienced any poetic moments in Paris recently? I remember the night view I saw when I returned to the hotel after finishing my schedule. It’s rare for me to visit Paris in a hot season, but the scenery outside the window was very beautiful. I captured many splendid summer night scenes of Paris with my eyes.
You must’ve had a fulfilling summer, handling multiple schedules including Dior show. I also heard that you recently finished filming two works. How did you feel when the projects left your hands? The memories of filming flashed through my mind. I have always vowed not to choose ‘momentary ease’ no matter how hard things are. I wanted to look back and see if there was anything I missed. Thinking about whether I did my best in every moment, I felt a lot of different emotions. The end is always bittersweet, but it seems like I had a passionate and enjoyable time with people who came to have one heart while filming together for a long time.
I’m curious what ‘actress Jisoo Kim’ looks like on set. How do you approach filming dramas or movies? Just like many other people who put in their efforts for one project, I think I should take great responsibility in my place as well. I know we are greatly influenced by our surroundings. So, I try to exclude my personal feelings and maintain a consistent condition on set. I keep controlling my mind and strive to exist as the character itself.
I heard that two of your upcoming works will be released in 2025. What are the joys and difficulties of acting that you feel these days as you build your filmography? The most enjoyable part is creating a multi-dimensional character from the script. It’s fascinating how all my expressions and tones become a kind of color on the character. If I don’t express it well, the character might feel monotonous like achromatic colors, so I do feel some pressure. Thankfully, the directors and fellow actors have given me a lot of advice and encouragement. As I gain these experiences, something uniquely mine will emerge, right? (laughs)
Of course. I hope to continue to see more diverse performances from you. You are also continuing your activities as a singer. It’s been eight years since your debut, and recently, the film ‘BLACKPINK World Tour [BORN PINK] in Your Cinema’ was released. Both the world tour and the film were possible thanks to ‘BLINKs.’ I feel grateful again for the immense love that BLACKPINK receives. I hope the happiness and overwhelming emotions I felt meeting BLINKs around the world can be fully conveyed to the viewers.
There is more news that BLINKs will be excited about. BLACKPINK’s comeback and a new world tour are scheduled for next year. I’m working hard to improve the parts that were lacking in the last tour to present a better performance, including managing my physical condition. It seems like we will meet BLINKs more often next year. I have always hoped that BLINKs can gain energy from meeting BLACKPINK. I’m looking forward to the shining moments with BLINKs.
I’m excited about your future activities too, especially because you are expanding your realm from music to dramas and movies. In a previous interview with Marie Claire Korea, you said, “There’s no need to be afraid of doing something for the first time.” Where do you think that mindset comes from? I know how lucky it is to be able to do what I want. I’m just grateful for the precious experiences I can have and want to fully focus on the opportunities that come my way. I enjoy immersing myself in what I like to do. I don’t think I need to be impatient to achieve something. If I work hard on each and every thing, I believe I’ll progress at the right speed and in the right direction.
Your inner strength really shines through your words. There are times when I find people who cultivate their inner selves and live their lives fully to be beautiful. I’m curious—what kind of inner qualities do you find beautiful? Someone who knows to acknowledge. Acknowledging something different from themselves shows that they have a big heart, respect others, and are considerate and understanding. At the same time, they must have self-esteem that allows them to willingly lower themselves. I think people who courageously acknowledge their mistakes or shortcomings are also beautiful. All these attitudes stem from a relaxed inner self.
I think people live a more romantic life if they have a relaxed inner self. They can enjoy the small but wonderful moments in everyday life that are easy to miss when they’re busy. What do you find romantic in your daily life? What comes to mind now is myself embracing the changes of the seasons. I feel a sense of romance with each passing season. Time flows, the seasons slowly change, and I am there within them. These moments feel so romantic to me, especially when I take a walk, enjoying the subtle changes in the trees and the wind that can only be felt in that season.
I hope this period of transitioning from summer to autumn will present you with another gift of romance. (laughs) Lastly, I want to ask what kind of romance you ultimately envision. The ultimate romance I dream of is not losing myself in any moment and being myself. Of course, I know how difficult it is to maintain oneself in moments of change. But that’s why it feels even more romantic.
