Global trending K pop Group BLACKPINK’s member Jennie (Kim Jennie, 27 years) stood at the Cannes International Movie Festival Red Carpet as an actress.
On May 22nd, Jennie participated in the Red Carpet of the “76th annual Cannes International Film Festival” as part of the HBO American drama “The Idol”
The interest in Jennie's appearance at the Festival started when on April 13th the Cannes Festival organization release the Line-Up including the American Drama “The Idol” where Jennie participate for the first time as an actress. Her attendance remarks her double Debut as an actress and as an attendant to the festival.
“The Idol” is an American drama that reunites figures such as the Canadian global pop star The Weekend, and Netflix’s successful drama Euphoria director Sam Levinson. The drama told stories surrounding a rising pop star and the music industry.
After HBO´s hits “Game of Thrones” and “Chernobyl” the audience expectation for “The Idol” is rising. Along with Jennie and The Weekend, global stars such as French Model and Actress Lily-Rose Dep, and the South African Australian songwriter Troy Siban, reunites in the drama. Jenny and Siban walked together to the Red Carpet.
The interest in the Drama started when In Last year July, and the teaser trailer was revealed. Recently has been revealed that Jennie will play the role of a dancer.
As Black Pink Member and solo artist Jennie has proven her presence and artistic sense, and her new spet as an actress is attracting global fans' interest.
A Representative from YG Entertainment said “Jennie tough that it was so good and showed interest as soon as she read the scripts and showed her active desire to participate in, she was so excited. Jennie did her best and worked passionately in that drama, so we hope for a warm reception by the fans and general audience.”
Even if she is a Rookie actress, she stands on the red carpet with all the confidence that her background as a global pop star, provides her.
Previously, the US entertainment media deadline had predicted, "If Jenniee, who is best known as a member of the mega-popular band BLACKPINK, attends, Cannes will become a Gen-Z-centered attraction."
Wearing a stripeless White dress with a black Ribbon on her hair, Jennie Showed a different image from her stage presentations. Every time she passed, cheers and the camera flashed shots one after another.
Among the BLACKPINK members, Jennie is the second to make an Actress debut. Jisoo was the first with the JTBC drama “Snowdrop” (2021-2022) and she received great attention.