When the Internet’s Favourite Erling Haaland Called BLACKPINK’s Jisoo ‘Noona’
During Manchester City's pre-season tour in Seoul, striker Erling Haaland met BLACKPINK's Jisoo for a viral interview where he playfully learned Korean phrases and addressed her as 'Jisoo noona'. The viral interaction has resurfaced online, amid internet's sudden obsession with the Norwegian football star.
Norway striker Erling Haaland and BLACKPINK member Jisoo once crossed paths in an unexpected collaboration that quickly captured the internet's attention. The interaction took place during Manchester City's pre-season tour in South Korea, leading to a viral exchange where the football star respectfully addressed the K-pop idol as "noona". BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Teaches Football Player Erling Haaland the 'Flower' Dance Challenge (Watch Video).
BLACKPINK Jisoo x Erling Haaland
The unexpected meeting occurred when Manchester City visited Seoul for pre-season fixtures. Korean streaming platform Coupang Play hosted a special interview segment featuring Jisoo and Haaland. During the sit-down, Jisoo led a lighthearted interview that covered football, cultural exchanges, and popular Korean expressions.
BLACKPINK Jisoo to Manchester City, Here We Go!
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‘Jisoo Noona’ and the Korean Lesson
The highlight of the episode arrived when Jisoo taught Haaland common Korean phrases used by local fans to praise his performances. Knowing she is five years his senior, Jisoo playfully encouraged the striker to address her as "Jisoo noona", a Korean term used by males to respectfully address an older sister or close older female friend.
Haaland obliged with a shy smile, reciting "Hi, Jisoo noona". Jisoo responded in kind, joking that the two were now officially like siblings. The lesson continued as Haaland attempted the famous hand choreography for Jisoo's hit solo track "Flower". Before concluding the segment, Haaland presented Jisoo with a personalised Manchester City jersey signed by himself.
Haaland and Jisoos Viral Interaction
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Haaland Takes On Jisoo’s ‘Flower’ Dance Challenge
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Following the episode, Haaland shared a photo with Jisoo on Instagram holding the customised jersey, which garnered over 5 million likes. The moment bridged the worlds of international football and K-pop, attracting millions of views across social media platforms. The clip resurfaced online following Norway's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Haaland led his national team to the quarter-finals.
Throughout the tournament in North America, Haaland became a major social media figure due to his on-field scoring run and off-field personality. Clips of his humour on Snapchat and TikTok generated millions of impressions, while long-running internet memes such as comparisons to anime characters gained traction once again.
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