HBO is tapping real-life pop star Jennie Kim for the brand new collection The Idol.
The community launched the first teaser for the upcoming present, starring Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily Depp, July 17, and followers noticed the Blackpink member taking part in a background dancer within the video. With the cat out of the bag, HBO confirmed July 18 that the Okay-pop singer is a solid member, sharing a behind-the-scenes picture of Jennie on set.
The Idol marks certainly one of Jennie’s first ever appearing roles, though it is not the primary time she’s been in entrance of the digicam, in fact. She beforehand starred within the actuality collection Village Survival, The Eight and Blackpink documentaries. “I discovered the script very intriguing, so I wished to be a part of the collection,” she informed the Korean information web site Yonhap. “I really feel very excited. I am going to work arduous, so please watch me with affection.”
This function is reasonably becoming for Jennie, with the collection following up and coming pop star Jocelyn, performed by Lily. Much less relatable for Jennie is Jocelyn’s turbulent relationship with a self-help guru (The Weeknd).
