BLACKPINK’s Jisoo surprised everyone by interviewing Erling Haaland, which excited both K-pop and football fans. The unorthodox pairing surprised everyone, but also brought together fans of both fields. What’s more, Jisoo and Haaland’s interaction remains as iconic as ever since she tried the viral FLOWER challenge and totally nailed it!

In 2023, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo conducted an interview on the streaming platform Coupang Play for the original show Jisoo to Leave the Flower Scent. The guest of the show was none other than Manchester City’s star player Erling Haaland. In the interview, Jisoo had fun conversations with the football player, teaching him how to write Korean words and also showing him how to do the FLOWER challenge.

The FLOWER challenge was born from Jisoo’s solo song FLOWER, which became very popular among fans. From celebrities to K-pop lovers, everyone was dancing to the track. It couldn’t go unnoticed by Erling Haaland, and he took on this challenge with great excitement. Moreover, Jisoo also convinced her to call her ‘noona’, which is a term Koreans use to refer to their older sisters. Even a year later, the interview remains a fresh memory among K-pop fans.