K-pop and gaming do not always cross paths in the most unexpected ways, but when they do, the internet tends to lose its mind. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo recently stepped away from her Netflix drama promotions to spend some quality time at a PC gaming café with former MMA fighter and YouTube personality Choo Sung-hoon, and the result was one of the most charming and talked-about celebrity collabs of the week. Here is everything that went down.
Choo Sung-hoon Invites BLACKPINK’s Jisoo onto His YouTube Channel
On March 12, 2026, Choo Sung-hoon uploaded a video to his personal YouTube channel titled “I Went to a PC Bang With Our Jisoo | Monthly Uncle March Issue (ft. BLACKPINK Jisoo)”. The episode features the two visiting a PC gaming café together, where they played games, shared food, and had a series of genuinely funny and warm interactions throughout.
Choo Sung-hoon also shared a selfie on his personal social media alongside the upload, writing:
“I had the chance to meet BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in person and even shoot a YouTube video together. She is truly a beautiful and amazing person. Jisoo is currently starring in the Netflix drama Boyfriend on Demand. It’s a really fun series, so make sure to check it out.”
The video is part of Choo Sung-hoon’s ongoing “Monthly Uncle” (월간삼촌) series, where he meets various guests for casual, fun outings. This episode highlights Jisoo’s down-to-earth personality amid her busy schedule promoting Boyfriend on Demand, which released on Netflix on March 6, 2026. In the romantic comedy, she plays webtoon producer Seo Mi-rae, who finds herself navigating a VR dating simulation.
Jisoo Shows Off Her PC Gaming Skills at a Korean PC Bang
The video packed in plenty of memorable moments from start to finish:
First time at a PC Bang: Choo Sung-hoon admitted it was his first time ever visiting a PC gaming café (saying “since I was born”), making Jisoo the clear expert in the room from the very beginning.
How to address each other: Before diving into games, the two figured out what to call each other. Choo suggested “uncle” as the natural option, but Jisoo smiled and proposed “older brother” instead, which Choo immediately approved with enthusiasm.
Playing Human Fall Flat together: The two played Human Fall Flat, a cooperative physics-based game that requires teamwork and coordination. Jisoo took the lead in explaining the keyboard controls to Choo and guided him through the basics. Fans watching were quick to notice just how naturally she navigated the keyboard, with comments flooding in including “gamer Jisoo is BACK,” “the way she typed without looking,” and “she is so professional.” Her comfort with PC controls also sparked fan theories about her gaming habits at home, with many speculating she could be a regular League of Legends player given her quick reflexes and natural leadership in co-op gameplay.
The food bill that shocked Choo Sung-hoon: Jisoo introduced Choo to the PC bang food culture, ordering approximately 62,000 KRW worth of food during their visit. Choo’s reaction was priceless. After learning the hourly rate for the café was just 1,000 KRW, he was visibly stunned that the food bill far exceeded the gaming cost, saying “the PC room costs 1,000 won an hour, but the food costs more than 60,000 won.”
Jisoo Lands a Low Kick on Former MMA Fighter Choo Sung-hoon
After their gaming session, Jisoo expressed interest in martial arts and said she wanted to learn self-defense and low kicks. Choo, a former UFC veteran, gave her a quick demonstration and explained the technique. Jisoo then attempted a low kick on Choo himself and landed it solidly enough that he actually limped, saying “Oh, this hurts a little” to the clear amusement of everyone present. Jisoo mentioned she is interested in learning to defend herself, saying “I want to learn to survive.”
Fans loved the playful dynamic between the two, describing it as a fun “student vs. master” moment that showcased both Jisoo’s boldness and Choo’s good-natured personality.
Jisoo Recalls Sweet Memory of Choo Sarang at a BLACKPINK Concert
One of the warmer moments in the video came when Choo Sung-hoon brought up a past family connection. He recalled that his daughter Choo Sarang and his wife once attended a BLACKPINK concert, where they had the chance to take photos with Jisoo. Jisoo confirmed she remembered the moment straight away.
“Right, Sarang is taller than me now,” Jisoo said with a smile. She then added warmly: “I saw Sarang when she was younger, but it kind of feels like everyone helped raise her. Sarang probably does not know me, but I was really happy to see her. She was so cute.”
Choo also revealed that Sarang had been very nervous ahead of the concert and had video-called him to ask what outfit to wear. He suggested she go with pink and black, inspired by BLACKPINK’s iconic colours.
BLACKPINK Becomes First Artist Ever to Receive YouTube Red Diamond Button
The video also touched on a major milestone for BLACKPINK. Choo Sung-hoon expressed great curiosity about the Red Diamond Play Button that BLACKPINK recently received from YouTube. The award recognises channels that surpass 100 million subscribers, and BLACKPINK’s channel hit that milestone on February 20, 2026, making them the first artist ever to earn the custom Red Diamond Creator Award. The red center of the button is what distinguishes it from the standard Diamond button awarded at lower milestones.
Jisoo explained: “The play button in the center is red. The ones we received before were just diamonds. This time BLACKPINK’s channel surpassed 100 million subscribers, so we received it.” She added that she had taken plenty of photos with it herself.
Choo responded with visible admiration, saying: “Korea’s population is not that large, but the mindset of taking that population to the world and the results are amazing. I feel very good.”
In response, Jisoo reflected: “It is good that we are doing well, but it is even better when I hear that because we did well, people in the local area treat Koreans differently,” expressing genuine pride in what BLACKPINK’s global reach has meant beyond just music.
Fan Reactions to Jisoo’s Gaming Skills and the Video Go Viral
Fans across social media quickly embraced the video, praising Jisoo’s relaxed and playful energy throughout. The video clocked over 349,000 views on its first day, with clips trending across Instagram and TikTok. Highlights from the fan response included comments like “I just know she has a whole gaming setup in that apartment,” “she plays top on League of Legends for sure,” and widespread appreciation for her natural comfort in a gaming environment. BLINKs also called the overall episode “healing content”, praising the wholesome chemistry between Jisoo and Choo and appreciating her humility despite her superstar status.
The Choo Sung-hoon and BLACKPINK Jisoo PC bang collab turned out to be exactly the kind of low-key, genuine content that fans love. Between the gaming skills, the food culture crash course, the surprise low kick, and the Choo Sarang memories, the video delivered on every level.
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