With a passion for genres such as drama, romance, fantasy and philosophy, the singer often shares her favorite books with her fans. Almost every time she goes out, she always has a book with her.
Below are Jisoo's favorite books.
The Great Gatsby
Jisoo has been making a lot of book recommendations on the group's page. And one of them is F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic - The Great Gatsby .
Set in the Jazz Age, the novel follows mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with reuniting with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.
This is also one of Jisoo's "bedside books". In many interactions with fans, she expressed her interest in the story of the mysterious tycoon Gatsby pursuing his muse all his life.
Cover of the book "The Great Gatsby" (Photo: Nha Nam).
Diary Of A Murderer
Diary Of A Murderer is one of the most unique and thrilling works of Korean author Kim Young-ha.
The book follows the life of a serial killer suffering from Alzheimer's disease (amnesia), who remembers his past in pieces. He sets his sights on the ultimate target: his daughter's boyfriend, whom he suspects is also a serial killer.
Cover of the book "Diary Of A Murderer" (Photo: Goodreads).
Me Before You
Though overshadowed by its film adaptation, Jojo Moyes' Me Before You is one of the most interesting and sensitive books, about the relationship between a quadriplegic man and the woman who cares for him.
The book deals with the realities of disability and the guilt of caregivers, while exploring life's questions in a concise way.
The BlackPink singer said this is a book that fans "can't miss".
Cover of the book "Me before you".
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Jisoo introduced this book on the reality show BlackPink House.
The story is about a boy named Emil Sinclair born into a middle-class family. When he reaches adulthood, he has his first feelings about the existence of "two worlds", the confusion between light and darkness, between good and evil.
This is the story of a young man representing many generations on his journey to find himself.
Book cover published by Tsuki Books and The Gioi Publishing House.
The Price of Salt
One of the first LGBTQ+ romance novels to have a relatively happy ending for the main characters, The Price of Salt was written by American author Patricia Highsmith - better known for her mystery novel Strangers on a Train .
The novel revolves around the relationship between Therese and Carol, two women who meet in a department store and fall in love.
Jisoo mentioned this literary book on a broadcast in 2017, much to the delight of fans. This suggestion also shows the K-Pop idol's support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Cover of the book "The Price of Salt" (Photo: Goodreads).
In Search of Lost Time
In Search of Lost Time is one of the most famous novels by French author Marcel Proust.
The book consists of 7 parts, written in narrative form, about the main character's life in the context of French high society in the 18th and 19th centuries with contemplations on time, life and art.
The book was voted one of the most influential books for French youth in the 20th century.
Jisoo recommended this novel to fans, showing the depth and maturity in the reading style of the eldest member of BlackPink.
Cover of the book "In Search of Lost Time" (Photo: Amazon).
Kafka on the Shore
is a loyal reader of author Haruki Murakami. In addition to Kafka on the shore , the female idol also reads Norwegian Wood and 1Q84 by the Japanese writer.
She mentioned this book in an interview with a magazine and shared that reading helps her relieve stress.
The book tells the story of a 15-year-old boy named Kafka Tamura who is running away from his father's evil curse. On the way, he meets an old man named Nakata and the two decide to explore the world together.
Murakami takes readers from one surprise to another as each chapter is a new barrier that Kafka must overcome to grow up.
Cover of the book "Kafka on the shore" Photo: (Mary Martin Bookshop).
On June 26, on the official website, entertainment company YG Entertainment - the management unit of BlackPink - announced that the group will hold a show at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) on July 29 and 30.
This is considered a big event for Vietnamese audiences who are fans of the famous Korean girl group.
Since October last year, BlackPink has been on a world tour to promote the album Born Pink .
The tour started in Seoul (Korea) on October 15 and the four beautiful girls set foot in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
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