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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo controversy explained: designer Benjamin Voortmans breaks silence
Updated On: 06 May, 2026 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jisoo faced outfit theft allegations by designer Benjamin Voortmans, who later clarified he didn’t intend to target her personally but refused to apologise, as the issue reportedly moves toward resolution

Jisoo (Instagram)
BLACKPINK's Jisoo recently found herself at the centre of a controversy after Belgian designer Benjamin Voortmans accused her team of not returning outfits borrowed for a shoot. The issue quickly went viral, sparking intense debate across social media and drawing mixed reactions from fans and fashion insiders.
Jisoo mired in a designer controversy
The controversy began when Voortmans, who runs the fashion label Judassime, claimed that several pieces from his collection had been sent to South Korea for a project involving Jisoo but were never returned even after months. He alleged that despite repeated follow-ups and even legal communication, there was no response from the team. The designer publicly expressed frustration, stating that the delay had impacted his work and caused professional setbacks.
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