Blackpink fans have been anticipated Jennie Kim’s acting debut in HBO’s upcoming series, The Idol, but she allegedly has minimal lines.
Other than breaking records as one of the most sucessful K-Pop acts in history, and serving as the face of countless global brands, Jennie Kim is busy adding actress to her resume. The Blackpink rapper was announced to have joined the cast of HBO’s The Idol in July 2022.
The upcoming series stars the likes of Lily-Rose Depp as a budding pop singer hoping to break into the music industry, but falls into a dangerous rabbit hole with The Weeknd, who portrays a mysterious nightclub owner.
Despite the big names, including Euphoria’s Sam Levinson taking over the creative direction, it was Jennie’s addition that boosted the hype to new levels. It’s all thanks to her 74.8 million followers – and that’s just Instagram.
But perhaps celebrations for Jennie’s acting debut may be premature as production staff now allege that the Blackpink star has minimal screentime.
Blackpink’s Jennie Kim reportedly has ‘three or four lines per episode’ in The Idol
After the departure of The Idol’s original director, Amy Seimetz, due to a creative overhaul, Levinson managed to tap the K-pop star for a supporting role.
Teasers showed Jennie in several scenes, including one with Lily-Rose Depp in a steam room, and another partying in club.
According to a production crew member, however, the Solo singer “barely has any air time and an inconsequential story arc,” writes Rolling Stone.
“It was like three or four lines per episode for her,” the staff continued. “They didn’t let her talk that much. Her job was to sit there [and] look pretty, basically.”
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That being said, Levinson commended Jennie’s first acting performance, calling her “professional and hardworking”. And of course, her idol experience enhanced the show.
Jennie, who dreamed of acting, was equally as grateful for the opportunity. ” I had many conversations with Sam and Abel (The Weeknd), and I think that helped me,” she recalled.
Blinks are fuming over Jennie’s minimal role
Fans are disappointed that their favorite idol doesn’t have a major spotlight, with suggesting that she was only cast for her popularity.
“Sigh, I was actually excited for The Idol and now jennie is barely in the damn show when it was CLEAR from the trailer she had a significant part,” one complained.
A second Twitter user similarly wrote: “So basically, Jennie gave The Idol ALL the hype and this is how they decided to treat her…?”
It looks like Blinks will watch it anyway: “Idk if it’s true or not but yeah them taking Jennie in the idol is a huge publicity stunt and Jennie is obviously pretty. She can sit, look pretty and everyone will still talk about her.”
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