From high jewellery salons in Paris to character pop-ups in Seoul and a Super Bowl broadcast slot, Jisoo’s 2026 schedule reads like a case study in modern celebrity commerce. Here’s how her fashion houses, tech partners and entertainment projects are moving in parallel (Photo: Alo/Instagram)
Cover From high jewellery salons in Paris to character pop-ups in Seoul and a Super Bowl broadcast slot, Jisoo’s 2026 schedule reads like a case study in modern celebrity commerce. Here’s how her fashion houses, tech partners and entertainment projects are moving in parallel (Photo: Alo/Instagram)
From high jewellery salons in Paris to character pop-ups in Seoul and a Super Bowl broadcast slot, Jisoo’s 2026 schedule reads like a case study in modern celebrity commerce. Here’s how her fashion houses, tech partners and entertainment projects are moving in parallel (Photo: Alo/Instagram)

From Dior to Pokémon, Jisoo’s 2026 partnerships map her growing global influence in fashion and pop culture

Kim Jisoo’s solo trajectory in 2026 runs alongside her expanding role as one of the busiest lifestyle collaborators in pop culture. As she balances acting, music and fashion narratives, Jisoo’s brand engagements span categories from tech to couture. 

On the creative side she is managing multiple entertainment projects in quick succession: her lead role in the romantic comedy series Boyfriend on Demand is set to debut on Netflix this March, following the completion of filming in the Philippines and Seoul; Blackpink’s Deadline mini‑album—the group’s first full‑group release in over three years—was recently released, rounding out an intense promotional period. 

Each partnership has its own rhythm and audience, and collectively they illuminate how a global music figure is integrated strategically across consumer ecosystems. With new campaigns, television roles and ongoing music evolution, here’s an up‑to‑date breakdown of her notable brand alliances and professional projects this year and how they are unfolding.

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Pokémon: 30th anniversary campaign

This year, Jisoo became part of The Pokémon Company’s global 30th anniversary push through the campaign titled “What’s Your Favourite?”, a cross-market activation designed to tap into nostalgia while inviting new audiences into the franchise. The centrepiece was a Super Bowl LX commercial that aired during one of the most-watched annual broadcasts in the United States, placing Pokémon alongside major entertainment properties on a high-stakes advertising stage. The spot featured a roster of international figures, including Lady Gaga and Trevor Noah, each revealing a personal favourite Pokémon as a point of entry into the brand’s universe.

Jisoo selected Eevee, a character recognised for its multiple evolutionary paths. Within the narrative logic of the campaign, that choice underscored themes of adaptability and self-expression that resonate with a younger global fan base. The commercial was supported by coordinated digital content across Pokémon’s social channels and regional markets, with short-form edits and character-centric visuals extending the campaign beyond the broadcast itself.

The 30th anniversary initiative is structured as a year-long programme spanning retail, gaming updates and licensed merchandise, positioning celebrity participation as a bridge between established collectors and first-time consumers. Jisoo’s involvement situates her within a multigenerational IP ecosystem that operates across console gaming, trading cards, animation and lifestyle collaborations, reinforcing Pokémon’s strategy of cultural cross-pollination at scale.

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Tommy Hilfiger: global ambassador role

Jisoo’s global ambassadorship with Tommy Hilfiger, first announced in October 2024, has continued into 2026 with a series of strategic campaigns, custom fashion moments and cross-platform visibility that reflect both the brand’s identity and her evolving style profile. Tommy Hilfiger described her as embodying a “fresh, global perspective” on the label’s classic American aesthetic, which she has helped bring into seasonal narratives spanning ready-to-wear, lifestyle and event-led showcases. 

Her early campaigns for the brand included the 2025 New Year campaign, in which she appeared amid neon-lit, themed visuals that reinterpreted the brand’s preppy staples like quilted outerwear and Breton cardigans for a broader audience. She followed that with the Spring/Summer 2025 global campaign, shot by Yoon Ji Yong, in which she styled pieces from the brand’s seasonal collection (including nautical stripes, Henley tops and relaxed tailoring) alongside co-branded capsule items such as the Sofia for Tommy line. Beyond images, she attended the Spring ’25 show during New York Fashion Week, reinforcing the ambassador relationship at a marquee fashion moment. 

In late 2025, Jisoo starred in The Hilfiger Racing Club campaign, the label’s Fall 2025 initiative shot on a racetrack setting that juxtaposed prep heritage with motorsport-inspired styling. This narrative positioned her alongside varsity-style layers, classic crests and textured pieces designed to reinterpret American prep through contemporary lenses. She also fronted “A Hilfiger Holiday”, the 2025 holiday advertising effort that circulated globally across web, retail and media channels, with looks ranging from tailored bombers and pleated skirts to varsity jackets and wide-leg denim. 

Tommy Hilfiger’s collaboration with Jisoo has extended into performance and stage wear as well. On Blackpink’s 2025 Deadline world tour, she wore specially custom-designed outfits by the brand at the New York Citi Field shows, translating the brand’s preppy signature into large-scale performance fashion. 

Hello Kitty: merchandise and pop‑ups

In early 2026, Jisoo teamed up with global character brand Hello Kitty in a collaboration that went beyond typical celebrity licensing and into fan‑centric storytelling and product design. Announced through a memorandum of understanding between CJ OnStyle and MuseM, the Hello Kitty × Jisoo project was developed with a strategy to connect character IP, artist persona and fan community engagement across content, merchandise and experiential retail. Rather than a one‑off drop, the initiative was framed as a content‑commerce model that intertwines narrative and fandom. 

The collection launched in January via an online draw on Kream, a limited‑edition resale platform, and comprised multiple item types, including five 40‑centimetre Hello Kitty plush dolls and 11 plush keychain variants, some of which featured hidden or secret versions that added an element of collectibility. The merchandise also incorporated a ‘friendship exchange diary’ theme, reflecting a narrative concept in which Hello Kitty and Jisoo admire each other and share a symbolic connection. Additional pieces extended beyond plush goods to include tumblers, bags, pouches and accessories that incorporated Shumon, a character Jisoo created in middle school, adding personal, nostalgic context to the line. 

Alo: sneaker extensions

Jisoo’s ongoing partnership with Alo, which began when she was named global ambassador in January 2024, has developed beyond imagery into tangible product collaborations that blend performance, style and lifestyle appeal. The relationship first moved into product co‑creation in 2025 with the introduction of the Alo Sunset Sneaker in a signature Bloom Pink colourway hand‑picked by Jisoo. That edition featured design details tied to her personal aesthetic, which includes suede construction, a low‑top silhouette, interchangeable laces, star‑shaped Shumon charms and a 103 label referencing her birth date. It was accompanied by pop‑up activations, including events in Seoul that immersed fans in the collaboration’s visual world.

In January 2026, the partnership entered its next chapter with the launch of a Caramel Cream colourway of the Sunset Sneaker. The new iteration maintains the original silhouette but opts for a neutral, everyday‑ready palette aligned with Alo’s broader apparel offering. The warm caramel and cream tones aim to broaden the sneaker’s versatility beyond the initial pink launch, fitting into a wider range of wardrobes while preserving the relaxed, functional design language that defines Alo’s lifestyle positioning.

Cartier: luxury brand ambassador

Jisoo’s long‑standing role as a global ambassador for Cartier’s Panthère de Cartier community remains active into 2026, building on a relationship first formalised in May 2022 when she was welcomed into the maison’s ambassador family alongside figures such as Ella Balinska, Annabelle Wallis and Chang Chen.

In her official ambassador role, Jisoo has appeared in Cartier’s jewellery campaigns and attends international showcases that span both heritage collections and high jewellery launches. In March 2025, she was featured at Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, a Cartier event held at the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, where she debuted an exclusive Panthère de Cartier creation featuring a 26.53‑carat Ceylon sapphire as part of the maison’s Nature Sauvage high jewellery presentation. 

Her ongoing ambassador duties in 2026 include attendance at key seasonal events, campaign imagery that integrates Panthère motifs and high jewellery pieces and participation in market activations that connect Cartier’s legacy craftsmanship with contemporary audiences through her visibility in fashion, entertainment and luxury lifestyle contexts.

Dyson: brand ambassador for haircare technology

Jisoo’s role as a global ambassador for Dyson’s haircare division, first publicly announced at the end of 2023, extends into 2026 with ongoing visibility across product categories and campaign activity. Her association with Dyson centres on the brand’s suite of hair styling tools—notably the Dyson Airwrap multi‑styler, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and Dyson Airstrait straightener—which use engineered airflow and intelligent heat control to style hair while helping limit thermal damage. The initial announcement campaign featured Jisoo with the Airwrap in a limited‑edition Ceramic Pop colourway, underscoring Dyson’s emphasis on both performance and design in beauty tech.

In 2026, the partnership continues to surface in digital and retail narratives linked to Dyson’s haircare portfolio, with Jisoo’s image and content used to spotlight product capabilities such as versatile styling without extreme heat. Across social channels and Dyson’s regional sites, she appears alongside product features like multi‑styler attachments and airflow technology, reinforcing the connection between advanced engineering and personal styling preferences.

Self-Portrait: face of the brand

In 2024, Jisoo was unveiled as the face of Self-Portrait, the contemporary London label founded by Han Chong. The partnership marked a strategic shift for the brand, positioning Jisoo at the centre of its global expansion across Asia while reinforcing its identity as occasionwear with a modern, accessible edge.

Campaign imagery placed her in the label’s signature silhouettes, including lace midi dresses, sculpted tailoring and crystal-embellished evening pieces. The collaboration also included a limited capsule release timed to key retail drops in South Korea and Southeast Asia, where Jisoo’s commercial influence is strongest.

For Self-Portrait, the alignment delivered immediate regional visibility and social traction. For Jisoo, it broadened her fashion portfolio beyond heritage luxury maisons into contemporary ready-to-wear, demonstrating her versatility across both high jewellery salons and high-impact retail campaigns.

Dior: ongoing global ambassadorship

Jisoo’s role as a global ambassador for Dior—covering both fashion and beauty—remains one of her most enduring luxury partnerships in 2026. Dior first elevated her to this position in March 2021, citing her embodiment of the label’s contemporary femininity and creative spirit, and has continued to integrate her into major brand initiatives ever since. 

In the fashion category, Jisoo has been front and centre at key Dior runway moments. In late 2025, she was officially named the face of the Dior Spring/Summer 2026 women’s show in Paris, a role that included a promotional video featuring her in a signature green couture dress that garnered large audience view counts on Dior’s social channels. She also attended the Paris Fashion Week presentation of Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, featuring the debut womenswear work of creative director Jonathan Anderson, where she wore Dior ensembles and carried bags from the new season. Beyond the runway, custom Dior pieces have featured in her public appearances, such as a bespoke skirt set by Anderson worn during Blackpink’s Deadline Tour, signalling a crossover between her stage wardrobe and Dior’s creative vision. 

On the beauty side, Jisoo’s 2026 activity includes campaigns for the Dior Addict line. Her participation in the brand’s beauty communications this year spans multiple categories, with the Addict universe expanding into products such as Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil and complementary scents aimed at a youthful demographic. Dior positioned these elements within luminous campaigns that emphasise radiance and colour across global markets. In January 2026, she appeared at the Dior Addict Sweet Shop pop‑up event in Tokyo, supporting the layered experiential rollout for the line and reinforcing Dior’s multi‑platform approach to beauty. Dior’s Instagram recently teased Jisoo’s campaign for a new product, Dior Forever Skin Glow. 

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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.