Lee Min Ho And Ahn Hyo Seop’s Comments About BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Trigger Backlash

Comments about BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo from stars of Omniscient Reader: The Prophet (also known as Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint) sparked major criticism, with some netizens defending them.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in the film

The movie has sparked criticism after her short screen time led to allegations of “exploiting” Jisoo’s fame.

Movie “Omniscient Reader: The Prophet” Called Out For Allegedly Exploiting BLACKPINK’s Jisoo

Stars Lee Min Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, and director Kim Byung Woo attended a press conference for the movie in Singapore on July 29.

Lee Min Ho

Ahn Hyo Seop

During the event, when asked about which character they would ally with, they picked Jisoo as Lee Ji Hye, saying that her vocals would give them strength.

#LeeMinHo and #AhnHyoSeop choose #BLACKPINK #JISOO as their allies! 💪😊#OmniscientReaderTheProphecy pic.twitter.com/Lzuhi0JAPb

— AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) July 29, 2025

When asked which character they’d choose as an ally, actors Lee Minho and Ahn Hyoseop both picked Lee Jihye (#JISOO):

Lee Minho: I’d choose JISOO. No need for weapons, just listening to her sing gives strength.
Ahn Hyoseop: I’d choose JISOO too, same reason as him. pic.twitter.com/KQZYLIr0IZ

— JISOO NEWS (@NEWSJISOO) July 29, 2025

Netizens criticized Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop for mentioning Jisoo, accusing them of using her name because “tickets aren’t selling.”

When the tickets arent selling: https://t.co/Z2REXIFGA8

— 🪐 (@jisoohanbok) July 29, 2025

No Jisoo in the promo—but sure, mention her anyway. Gotta beg for clicks somehow 😌 https://t.co/8ECJNgWCXa

— ms.error (@acidgaferror) July 29, 2025

i know it is not their fault but this doesnt feel genuine at all 🤷 https://t.co/oxuwIlhecq

— ell 🩷️ (@cherrybliss00) July 29, 2025

Finally, they are talking about Jisoo…guess the media training has been done? https://t.co/wFB3HdaS2C

— May Avoid (@may_avoid_) July 29, 2025

when the movie starts flopping https://t.co/xgNmH1p6zP

— isa (@peaklus) July 29, 2025

I just choked on water rn damn now they finally remember her https://t.co/QiOBgLqWXS

— mirae 99th gf (@vivian_1849) July 29, 2025

Some netizens defended the actors, explaining that while fans have grievances with the director, Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop’s answers show how respected Jisoo is among her peers and co-stars.

Jisoo’s fans really need to learn how to respect other actors, they didn’t do anything wrong, she will work with many other actors and what u guys said now might become a weapon against her in the future, please be mindful of your words https://t.co/fM5ze9lRKJ

— Summer (@sonia1021) July 29, 2025

When you forget to mention her – her fans will call you disrespectful & wish you never work with her and flop in future

when you mention her – you are doing it for attention or the answers are scripted or it’s just a promotion tactic

You guys logic is out of the world tbh https://t.co/Jfu3wdX7aP

— 𝑾𝒆𝒊. (@Weizi_x) July 29, 2025

Some Sooyas need to stfu. Idk sbout others, but Lee Minho has known Jisoo since she was a trainee. Y’all should blame the director https://t.co/gMVgyPcpgL

— Jisoo 103% (@sooyaslovejisoo) July 29, 2025

That’s why I hate making assumptions about things I don’t know. It’s clear that Jisoo is respected and loved by the people she works with. https://t.co/Mv34yb4tmG

— j’adore sooyaaa ♡ (@JisooRays) July 29, 2025

The movie has sparked controversy since it was announced.

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