BLACKPINK's Jennie's acting in HBO's original "The Idol" is drawing mixed reactions.
The series, "The Idol," had garnered a lot of attention even before its release due to the casting of BLACKPINK member, Jennie.
However, upon its release, 'The Idol' faced criticism for its excessive depiction of the female actors, leading some to label it as "misogynistic porn" and "dirty fantasy."
In the series, Jennie plays the role of Diane, a backup dancer for the controversial character Jocelyn, played by lead actress Lily-Rose Depp (Johnny Depp's daughter). Diane occasionally appears throughout the series, performing provocative dance routines and showing expressions that we haven't seen from Jennie before.
In a segment that aired on June 18, Jennie delivered a brief but powerful performance on stage. She appeared with a group of male dancers, wearing an outfit that partially exposed her chest for around 30 seconds.
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Jennie, along with several dancers, showcased sharp choreography, but the controversial points included excessively close dancing and the positioning of the male dancer's hands. In the ending pose, the hand of a male dancer who was lifting Jennie touched a somewhat sensitive area.
Moreover, Jennie's screen time and dialogue in the series are extremely minimal and mainly focus on the aforementioned controversial elements.
The limited screen time for Jennie has led to accusations that she was exploited for a provocative flop and used BLACKPINK for its influence. This has drawn a significant reaction from netizens who are upset that Jennie's brief appearances have all been provocative.
Fans of Jennie and domestic netizens criticized the production team and expressed their concerns, saying, "How can they exploit BLACKPINK's image like this," "Was this a casting for noise marketing," "What about her idol image," and "When will she act for real?"
However, viewers of 'The Idol' and international netizens have praised Jennie, saying, "I didn't know Jennie was this 'hot.' This is a rediscovery of her," "She's the best actress who left a strong impression in a short time," "She's the real protagonist who outshone Lily," and "I bet she will receive love calls for various works after 'The Idol.'"
As the reviews for Jennie's acting and 'The Idol' are increasingly mixed, Jennie's passion for acting is being overshadowed by the controversy.
Regarding her appearance in 'The Idol,' Jennie has expressed her love for the work, saying, "I was attracted to the story that deals with the music industry I'm involved in. It was an opportunity for me to be myself and to muster courage. Director Sam wanted me to just be myself."
"Although I didn't have enough time to practice for 'The Idol' stage, my experience with the band BLACKPINK was a huge help," Jennie showcased her skills. Attention is focused on whether 'The Idol' can ultimately capture Jennie's charm, overcome the controversy of obscenity, and successfully conclude the story about the music industry.
