A Belgian fashion designer has sparked controversy by publicly calling out Jisoo and her team for failing to return several high-value garments sent for a potential album cover photoshoot. Benjamin Bortmans, founder of the Antwerp-based brand JUDASIM, took to social media to express his frustration after waiting nearly six months without any clear communication or return of the items.

Bortmans revealed that he shipped multiple designs from his latest collection to South Korea for a shoot involving Jisoo. Despite initial agreements and follow-ups, the pieces have not been returned. In a direct message shared on his brand’s account, he tagged Jisoo herself with the blunt request: “Please return my clothes.” He emphasised the importance of the three specific designs, noting their high value and significance to his new collection.

The designer explained that his team had repeatedly contacted Jisoo’s representatives, only to receive vague responses and repeated postponements. “They kept delaying and didn’t give clear information,” he stated. Bortmans added that he even agreed to reschedule but simply wanted confirmation on when the garments would be sent back. He has reportedly sent invoices and contracts in preparation for potential legal steps, though he stressed his primary goal is simply recovering the items.

In a follow-up video, Bortmans clarified that he was not personally attacking Jisoo. He used her name to gain attention from her management team because it appeared in the related emails. “I’m not really attacking Jisoo. I just want my clothes back,” he said, while urging netizens to stop directing heavy criticism at the BLACKPINK member. Nevertheless, he stood firm on his complaint, highlighting the difficulties young designers face when their work is not handled professionally.

Many fans have rushed to Jisoo’s defence, pointing out that the borrowing was likely arranged by V Magazine (the publication involved in the shoot) rather than Jisoo’s personal team at BLISSOO. Comments on the post include statements such as “The magazine team borrowed them, not Jisoo” and suggestions that the designer should direct his concerns to the publication instead of tagging the idol. Others noted ongoing “tam tai” (bad luck period) narratives around Jisoo in 2026, linking this incident to other recent controversies.

As of now, neither Jisoo nor her agency BLISSOO has issued an official response. The situation remains unresolved, with Bortmans continuing to seek the return of his property. The episode highlights common challenges in the fashion industry, where high-profile collaborations can sometimes lead to communication breakdowns, especially across international borders.

This is not the first time a designer has voiced concerns about borrowed pieces in K-pop or celebrity shoots, but the public tagging of a major star like Jisoo has amplified the story. For fans of BLACKPINK, the incident feels like another unnecessary wave of negativity directed at the group amid their busy solo and group activities. Many urge calm and stress the need for professional resolution behind the scenes rather than public escalation.

The story continues to circulate on Vietnamese and international K-pop pages, with mixed reactions ranging from support for the designer’s right to recover his work to strong defence of Jisoo. As a designer for an emerging brand, Bortmans has emphasised that each piece represents significant effort and investment — a sentiment many independent creators can relate to.

Whether this leads to a swift return of the garments or further escalation remains to be seen. In the meantime, the controversy serves as a reminder of the importance of clear contracts, timely communication, and professionalism in high-profile fashion collaborations. Jisoo’s supporters hope for a quick and amicable resolution so the focus can return to her music and upcoming projects