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TaeSoo

Jisoo

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About TaeSoo

TaeSoo is a cross-group fan pairing between NCT's Taeyong (Lee Taeyong) and BLACKPINK's Jisoo (Kim Jisoo). The two are among the most recognized visuals in their respective fourth-generation peer groups, and fans began shipping them as complementary presences in the K-pop landscape. The ship gained notable fandom traction in 2022 when both idols were spotted wearing the same Givenchy embroidered jersey — Taeyong styling it as an airport outfit, and Jisoo wearing it in teasers for BLACKPINK's 'Shut Down.' The coincidence was widely circulated in K-pop fashion communities and sparked cross-fandom discussion. TaeSoo is a fashion- and aesthetic-driven ship: fans note both idols' consistent involvement with luxury fashion houses and high-concept visual projects as part of the pairing's appeal.

TaeSoo is a cross-group pairing with no verified real-life interaction as its basis. The fandom is relatively niche and is driven mostly by aesthetic appreciation and the shared Givenchy moment. Fans treat it as a fantasy pairing and are generally clear that it is built on perceived visual complementarity rather than documented interaction.

Fun facts

✦ The ship name 'TaeSoo' blends 'Tae' from Taeyong and 'Soo' from Jisoo — a dedicated fan Instagram account uses the handle @taeyong.jisoo.
✦ The matching Givenchy top that fueled early interest cost approximately $1,720–$1,800 USD depending on the version; Jisoo wore the women's cut.
✦ Taeyong has been noted as an admirer of BLACKPINK's music, fueling fan imagination about cross-group appreciation.
✦ Both idols are known as key visuals of their groups and have modeled for major luxury brands.

Moments

2022-09

Matching Givenchy moment

Taeyong was photographed at the airport wearing a Givenchy embroidered jersey en route to the Philippines for NCT 127's world tour. Days later Jisoo wore a near-identical top in BLACKPINK's 'Shut Down' teasers. The fashion coincidence spread quickly through fan communities.