Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries 2026: South Korean singer-actor Kim Ji-soo, known as Jisoo has achieved a milestone in the worldwide entertainment sector. The global K-pop icon will receive the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the prestigious Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries) 2026, becoming the first Asian artist in history to be honored with the award. The award will be presented during the opening ceremony of the festival on April 23 in Cannes, France.
Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries 2026
The Madame Figaro Rising Star Award is a special recognition presented at Canneseries in partnership with the French magazine Madame Figaro. The award which the festival introduced during its recent editions honors upcoming artists who will determine the future direction of television and entertainment media.
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Previous recipients include internationally acclaimed actors such as Sydney Sweeney, Daisy Edgar‑Jones, Phoebe Dynevor, Morfydd Clark, Ella Purnell, and Marie Colomb.
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Why Canneseries Chose Jisoo?
The artistic director of the festival chose Jisoo because her artistic achievements enable her to create work across multiple artistic fields according to Albin Lewi. He explained that her global presence together with her ability to discover new artistic paths made her the perfect candidate for the award.
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Jisoo has created her own professional path which combines music with acting and fashion partnerships. She has performed in sold-out worldwide tours and set multiple streaming records as part of the internationally famous K-pop group BLACKPINK.
Jisoo’s Career Timeline
Jisoo first gained worldwide recognition after debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016. Her career goals included more than just music. She made her acting debut in 2021 through the Korean drama Snowdrop where she played the lead role. The series attracted widespread international attention and introduced her to a new audience beyond K-pop fans.
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She has more than 80 million Instagram followers which makes her one of the most followed Korean celebrities worldwide. Her acting career has advanced since that time. She appeared in the movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy together with the TV series Newtopia. She appeared in the Netflix romantic comedy Boyfriend on Demand which released its first episode in March 2026 and gained international popularity.
