Jisoo Addicted: Release, MV Teaser and Pre-Release Explained

If you saw the name Jisoo Addicted all over your feed this week, here is the short version. Jisoo (지수, "jee-soo") of Blackpink put out a song called "Addicted", and Korean and international outlets describe it as her second pre-release single. I will walk through what the coverage says and what a pre-release single actually means in K-pop.

I only have the headlines of the news reports, not their full text. So I will stick to what those headlines confirm and leave out details I cannot back up, like chart numbers or credits.

Jisoo Addicted: what we know so far

The news came in steps over about a week. Here is the order, based on the dates of the articles I checked:

Date (2026)OutletWhat the headline says
Oct 24Vietnam.vnJisoo unexpectedly reveals her comeback with "ADDICTED"
Oct 26Yonhap News AgencyJisoo to release her 2nd prerelease single "Addicted"
Oct 27Music MundialLisa's "Press Play" and Jisoo's "Addicted" take over the week's releases
Oct 28UPIJisoo shares an "electrifying" music video teaser
Oct 29Dojeon MediaA guide to the release date, teasers and what fans should know
Oct 30UPIJisoo embraces a bold new vibe in the music video

So the order was a surprise announcement, a confirmation from Korea's main news agency, a teaser, and then the full video. Yonhap is a good signal for Korean readers. When it runs a story about a K-pop release, the schedule is usually confirmed by the artist's side.

The Jisoo Addicted MV teaser and the full video

A music video is called a 뮤직비디오 (myu-jik bi-di-o, "MYOO-jik BEE-dee-oh") in Korean, and fans usually shorten it to "MV". For a Korean release, the MV is half the event. Fans watch it within hours, trade screenshots, and start debating the styling and the concept right away.

UPI called the teaser "electrifying" on October 28. Two days later, its coverage of the finished video said Jisoo was embracing a "bold new vibe". That tells us the visual direction is meant to look different from what some fans expect from her. I will not describe specific scenes, because I do not have a source that does.

The official video is on Jisoo's YouTube channel, so you can judge the new look yourself:

▶ JISOO - ADDICTED (Official MV) — JISOO (YouTube)

There is also an audio-only upload on YouTube. These "Topic" uploads are generated automatically from the music distribution, and they are handy if you only want the song:

▶ ADDICTED — JISOO - Topic (YouTube)

What is a pre-release single in K-pop?

The Korean term is 프리릴리스 싱글 (peu-ri-ril-ri-seu sing-geul, "pre-release single"). It is a song put out before the main project it belongs to, such as an album or EP. Think of it as the opening act. It gives fans something to listen to while the bigger release is still being prepared.

This matters more in K-pop than in many other scenes because a comeback (컴백, "kom-baek") is run like a campaign. A typical rollout can include:

  • Announcement: a date, a teaser image or a short clip.
  • Pre-release single: one song and its MV, often a different mood from the rest of the project.
  • Main release: the full album or EP with a title track.
  • Promotion: music shows, interviews and fan events.

A pre-release also lets an artist test a style in public. If the song gets a strong reaction, the main release has momentum. If it divides fans, the artist still has the rest of the project to show other sides.

Why "second" pre-release matters

Yonhap's headline calls "Addicted" her second pre-release single. That means there was already one earlier, and the rollout is building in stages instead of landing all at once. Releasing singles in a sequence keeps fans engaged over weeks, and each one gets its own MV and its own round of conversation.

The headlines I have do not say what the main project is called or when it arrives. I will not guess. A second pre-release usually means something bigger is coming, so watch Jisoo's official channels for that announcement.

Lisa's release landed the same week

Music Mundial's headline on October 27 put Jisoo's "Addicted" next to Lisa's "Press Play" as the week's big releases. Both are members of Blackpink, so the timing gave fans a lot to listen to at once.

Blackpink members work on solo projects while the group stays together. Fans, who call themselves BLINKs, tend to follow all four members closely. They also compare nothing and everything at once, which is part of why a release week like this gets so loud online.

Lyrics, credits and reactions

Many people searching for Jisoo Addicted lyrics want a translation. I will not print lyrics here. The best place to read them is the video description or the official streaming platforms, where the words are licensed. Many of those platforms also show songwriting and production credits.

On credits, my sources do not list who wrote or produced the song, so I will not name anyone. Streaming services usually list that information, and fan accounts tend to compile it within a day or two.

On reviews and reactions, I do not have a source with critic scores or fan reactions, and I will not invent any. Reaction videos on YouTube are one way to see how fans responded to the teaser and the MV. Treat them as personal takes, not a verdict.

How Korean fans usually follow a release like this

In Korea, a release is not just "press play and done". Fans often stream the song several times, watch the MV on the official channel, and check the credits. Many also share the video link in group chats and fan communities to boost its early views.

If you are new to K-pop, a simple plan works well. Start with the teaser to get the mood, then watch the full MV, then listen to the audio-only version without the visuals. You will notice how much the styling shapes your first impression of the song.

FAQ

What is the Jisoo Addicted release date?

The coverage I checked ran from October 24 to October 30, 2026, moving from the announcement to the teaser to the full music video. I do not have an exact release timestamp from an official source, so check Jisoo's official YouTube channel for the upload time.

Is Jisoo's Addicted part of an album?

It is described as her second pre-release single, which normally points to a larger project later. The headlines I have do not name an album or give a date, so wait for an official announcement.

Where can I watch the Jisoo Addicted MV?

The official MV is on Jisoo's YouTube channel, and an audio-only version is also on YouTube. Both are embedded above.

Sources

Part of our weekly series — see K-Culture This Week (Oct 23–29, 2026) for the rest of the week's Korean culture news.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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