Cara J. Stevens - BLACKPINK: Pretty Isnt Everything (The Ultimate Unofficial Guide)

These twentysomething idols are taking the world by storm, one heart-thumping beat at a time. BLACKPINKs music is a fusion of loud, electropop beats combined with pop melodies and explosive rapping, underscored by confident dance moves. Working with YG producer Teddy Park, they have a genre-bending sound that keeps listeners and viewers on their toes. Their songs range from soft, acoustic ballads to edgy pop-R&B to catchy dance songs.

Lisa told the music magazine Billboard that she credits their intensive training process with helping the members develop their different styles: We all tried rapping, we all tried singing, we all tried different kinds of styles and performances, so we naturally found our perfect spot.

K-pop music features a fusion of multiple styles, including EDM, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and rap. K-pop songs are usually accompanied by tight choreography and striking dance moves. The cinematic music videos (MVs) are filled with symbolism, filmed in multiple locations with many costume changes, and often have a dramatic story line.

Role: Lead vocalist, Unni (eldest)

Birthplace: South Korea

Birthday: January 3, 1995

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Animal sign: Year of the Pig

Languages spoken: Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Jisoo understands English, but she is often too shy to speak it in public.)

Favorite things: Playing video games, balancing things on her head, trying new foods

Personality: 4D

Nicknames: Chi Choo, Jichu

Signed as a trainee: July 2011

Fun fact: Jisoo believes in ghosts. She believes she has had many encounters with the spirit world. She and Lisa both agree there may have been a ghost living in the wardrobe room of their trainee house!

The term 4D is Korean slang used to describe someone who has a unique personality.

When she was young, Jisoo loved singing in front of her family. They encouraged her to audition for YG Entertainment. In 2011, at the age of 16, Jisoo became a trainee studying music and performance. She also plays traditional South Korean drums.

In January of 2013, YG announced that Jisoo would be the first official member of their upcoming girl group. She is the Unni, or eldest member, and BLACKPINKs visual. In K-pop terms, this means she is the official face of the group. The visual of a K-pop group often gets offered starring roles in TV shows, fellow artists MVs, commercials, and sponsored advertisementsand Jisoo is no exception. She appeared in Epik Highs Spoiler and Happen Ending in 2014; Hi Soohyuns MV Im Different; and in the South Korean TV drama