Those genes are unreal! BLACKPINK Jisoo’s older sister Kim Ji-yoon joins a fashion reality show and reveals her little sister’s real reaction
She dominated the stage the moment she showed up with this look!
Lately, this family blessed with incredible genes seems to have been dominating headlines in the Korean entertainment world. Readers who follow BLACKPINK may already know that Jisoo has a striking older sister, but few expected her to step into the spotlight as a contestant on a fiercely competitive fashion survival show. tvN’s new reality competition series, “KILL IT: Style Creator Battle,” premiered on May 12. The show’s scale is striking, bringing together 100 influential creators – including global brand ambassadors, top models, and well-known influencers – to compete, with a combined social media following of 43 million.
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Among the many contestants, Kim Ji-yoon is undoubtedly this season’s biggest talking point. The production team deliberately teased her identity as “BLACKPINK Jisoo’s older sister,” and when private photos of the two were shown, the room immediately erupted in gasps. In response to the public attention, Kim Ji-yoon generously shared her sister’s reaction, revealing that Jisoo may have been even more nervous than she was, quietly worrying about whether Kim would do well.
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The impressive backstory of the “Gunpo Han Hyo-joo”
Even before making her official move into television, Kim Ji-yoon had already built a large following on social media. She now has more than 500,000 Instagram followers, and her influence shouldn’t be underestimated. Back in her school days, netizens dubbed Kim Ji-yoon the “Gunpo Han Hyo-joo” for her fresh, distinctive aura. Though she is now married and a mother of two, she has retained her enviably youthful looks, with an air of elegance in every gesture. Her move into the spotlight has certainly surprised many fans.
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Her debut look and the tension with fellow contestants
In this fiercely competitive fashion arena, styling skills are naturally put to the toughest test. Kim Ji-yoon made a strong impression in the first episode, choosing a sleek black dress with eye-catching red tights as the focal point of the look.
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She confidently said the concept behind the outfit was to overpower the room, which was why she chose red to give the overall look a stronger edge. Tensions were also high on set: several other contestants happened to use red pieces as well, and one rival even bluntly said she didn’t see Kim as a threat, instantly raising the stakes.
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The contestants aren’t the only draw of the show; its mentor lineup is equally impressive, with former model Jang Yoon-ju, actor Lee Jong-won, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun serving as mentors. Being the older sister of a member of a top girl group may draw plenty of attention at first, yet in a fashion survival competition, it ultimately comes down to personal taste and ability. Kim Ji-yoon’s first-episode look clearly showed that she has no intention of being known only as “Jisoo’s sister.” We look forward to seeing her move beyond that label and stand out on the show with her own distinctive style, bringing viewers more unexpected fashion moments.
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