SEOUL: BLACKPINK member Jisoo has revealed that she still regularly uses public transport despite her global fame, noting that commuters rarely recognise her on the bus.
The singer and actress shared the surprising detail on the SBS variety show Whenever Possible, where she joined TWICE member Nayeon and hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok for an outing in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo.
Jisoo explained that she takes the bus, especially when heading out to watch theatre performances, since it”s a convenient way to get home without drawing attention.
“I often take the bus when I go to watch plays,” she said. “When I want to get home quickly, I always take the bus. People don’t really recognise me.”
The 31-year-old was also pleasantly surprised by the programme’s relaxed filming style, which allowed the cast to stroll down public streets.
“I didn’t expect we would be able to move around so freely,” she said.
Yoo Jae-suk offered a lighthearted tip based on his own experience filming outdoors, telling her: “You just have to walk quickly before people recognise you.”
Later in the episode, Jisoo reflected on her early days as a trainee, admitting she started much later than most aspiring K-pop idols.
“I started trainee life a little late, in my second year of high school,” she said, adding that this allowed her to enjoy a more normal teenage experience, including going on a school trip.
Nayeon, who began training in her third year of middle school, agreed that idols who start at a very young age deserve credit.
“Friends who started in elementary school are really amazing,” she said.
Ultimately, the appearance gave fans a refreshing glimpse into Jisoo’s down-to-earth side, showing that despite her busy career, she still appreciates the simple convenience of blending into the crowd on a local bus.