Blackpink’s Jennie is on a roll! After stunning the world with her glamorous appearance at the MET Gala, the star is ready to take over Cannes next week. Jennie will be attending the 76th Cannes Film Festival as part of the cast of HBO’s upcoming show The Idol, which has been selected for the Out of Competition category. This will be Jennie’s first time at Cannes and her first acting role on screen.
The Idol is a drama series co-created by The Weeknd and Sam Levinson, the creator of Euphoria. It follows the story of Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a pop singer who falls in love with a mysterious cult leader (The Weeknd). Jennie plays Jocelyn’s best friend and fellow singer, who gets caught up in the cult’s dark secrets. The show is set to premiere on June 4 on HBO.
Jennie’s attendance at Cannes was confirmed by YG Entertainment, Blackpink’s label. “Jennie will attend the Cannes Film Festival on May 22,” they said in a statement. Jennie will join The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp and other cast members at the festival, where they will present their show to the international audience. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals in the world, showcasing films of all genres and countries.
Jennie has been busy with various projects this year, both as a solo artist and as a member of Blackpink. She recently released a special collection with Calvin Klein, featuring her own designs and style. She also participated in Blackpink’s Born Pink World Tour, which kicked off in October and will wrap up in August. Jennie is proving herself to be a versatile and talented artist, who can shine in music, fashion and acting. It is clear that Jennie is a rising star. She is talented, beautiful, and charismatic, and she is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come. We can’t wait to see her dazzle at Cannes!
