{
  "id": 19088398,
  "title": "BLACKPINK's Jisoo signs with Hollywood agency WME",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/blackpinks-jisoo-signs-with-hollywood-agency-wme",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261109/blackpinks-jisoo-signs-with-hollywood-agency-wme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "K-pop girl group BLACKPINK member Jisoo has teamed up with WME, a renowned Hollywood talent agency, for comprehensive global representation as she propels her solo career beyond Korean borders. According to U.S. music industry reports, WME officially inked the singer and actor following an exceptional year across music, television, fashion, and culture. Situated in Beverly Hills, WME caters to artists, actors, and athletes in music, film, television, and other domains. Notable music clients include Bruno Mars, Coldplay, and Rihanna. The pact does not affect Jisoo's existing collaborations. She manages her solo endeavors through Blissoo, the label she established in February 2024, and signed a global solo record contract with Warner Records in January 2025. BLACKPINK activities continue to be governed by YG Entertainment. Jisoo becomes the third BLACKPINK member to align with WME; fellow member Lisa signed with the agency in September 2025, but solely for film and television pursuits, while Rosé signed in December for representation across all facets of her musical career. Jisoo made her debut as a member of BLACKPINK.",
  "summary": "Jisoo of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has signed with WME, one of Hollywood's biggest talent agencies, for global representation as she widens her solo career beyond Korea. The deal was reported by U.S. music industry media, which noted that WME officially signed the singer and actor following an \"extraordinary year\" for her across music, television, fashion and culture. Headquartered in Beverly…",
  "key_points": [
    "BLACKPINK member Jisoo signs with Hollywood agency WME",
    "Jisoo's global representation expands beyond Korean borders",
    "WME already represents Bruno Mars, Coldplay, and Rihanna"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing representation with a major Hollywood agency signals a strategic shift toward global stardom as the singer leverages her solo brand to expand beyond the South Korean market.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}