Blackpink’s Jennie Joins The Weeknd & Lily-Rose Depp In HBO’s The Idol

Popular rapper and singer of K-pop group Blackpink, Jennie joined the Weeknd’s upcoming HBO drama series The Idol alongside Lily-Rose Depp. The first teaser was released by the network where fans spotted Jennie playing a background dancer in the video. With a behind-the-scenes photo, HBO officially announced on the 18th of July that the K-pop singer is a part of the cast.

Debut

This project marks Jennie’s Hollywood debut. Actually, this is the first time that she will be acting on-screen. While she is a great performer and a natural in front of the camera, this would be the first she’ll be acting.

Previously, she starred in the reality series Village Survival, Blackpink documentaries and The Eight. In a conversation with the Korean news site Yonhap, the singer said that "I found the script very intriguing, so I wanted to be part of the series.”

"I feel very excited. I'll work hard, so please watch me with affection,” she added.

Jennie’s part in the series was confirmed by HBO via Twitter with a BTS photo. The caption said, “Jennie Kim has been cast in #THEIDOL.”

After this, she herself confirmed her addition to the cast without much information about her role or character in the show.

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The Idol

Co-created by The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), Sam Levinson (Euphoria creator) and Reza Fahim, the series is set against the backdrop of the music industry. The series follows an up-and-coming idol who meets a self-help guru and cult leader for advice but ends up developing a complicated relationship with him.

Apart from Jennie and The Weeknd, there are a few other musicians on the show including Troye Sivan, Tunde Adebimpe and Sazanna Son.

The release date for the show is yet to be announced but we are excited to watch it.

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Jennie Kim

Born and raised in South Korea, the singer completed her education in New Zealand. She stayed in New Zealand for five years and returned to Korea in 2010.

She made her debut with Blackpink in 2016. Blackpink is the most popular female Korean act.

Ahead of the show’s announcement, YG Entertainment announced on July 5 that Blackpink is going to be back with new music as well as a world tour. The new album is in the final stages of recording and will be out soon.

Along with Jennie, Jisso, Rosé and Lisa are members of Blackpink.