Jisoo is not letting the mixed reviews slow her down.
The BLACKPINK member posted a set of behind-the-scenes photos from her Netflix series "Boyfriend on Demand" on March 12, captioning them with "I'm freshman Seo Mi-rae." The images spread quickly across fan communities — showing her in a varsity department jacket, smiling with castmates, and in one shot, standing beside actor Seo Kang-joon in a kendo uniform. The overall vibe was relaxed and warm, and fans responded well to the candid look at life on set.
{img}The timing is worth noting. "Boyfriend on Demand" has been trending in 69 countries on Netflix since its March 6 release, but Jisoo's performance has drawn divided opinions from viewers. She has faced similar scrutiny before — her earlier drama work also received mixed reactions — and "Boyfriend on Demand" appears to be following the same pattern. Some viewers have praised her screen presence while others remain unconvinced.
The series follows Mi-rae, a webtoon producer burned out by work who starts using a virtual reality dating program to escape. Jisoo plays the lead, and the show's concept a lineup of virtual boyfriends ranging from a chaebol heir to an NIS agent has clearly hit a nerve with audiences globally, even if opinions on her acting are split.
Rather than addressing the criticism directly, Jisoo has been focused on promoting the show. The behind-the-scenes posts, the social media captions, the fan interactions it all reads like someone who is genuinely enjoying the project and choosing to put that out there instead.
{img}There is also something else happening alongside the drama. Jisoo was recently named the recipient of the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the 9th Canneseries Festival and has been invited to attend. It is a recognition that sits separately from the acting debate pointing more toward her overall presence in the industry and the reach she carries as a public figure.
{img}Whether the divided reviews will affect the show's long-term performance remains to be seen. For now, "Boyfriend on Demand" is still trending, Jisoo is still posting, and the conversation around her is showing no signs of quieting down.