Jennie opened up about her newest persona as an actress in a November 16 interview with ELLE. The popular fashionista and K-pop idol has entered the acting industry with Sam Levinson’s drama, The Idol, scheduled for release next year.
Asked if she would like to try out acting in the future, the 26-year-old replied that the field has opened her eyes to something new and refreshing:
BLACKPINK’s Jennie talks about her dream of acting and being able to make a debut in Hollywood
BLACKPINK’s Jennie took over the internet when she was confirmed as a cast member of The Idol alongside stars such as The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, and Troye Sivan, among others.
In a recent chat with ELLE, she spoke about the acting industry, how the decision to star in The Idol arrived, and her experience working with Sam Levinson and The Weeknd.
The BLACKPINK rapper shared that the thought of trying various aspects of being an artist had crept up on her earlier. Acting was one of the facets of being an artist and she wondered what it would be like. Talking about the unplanned debut, Jennie shared:
As a member of the six-year-old group BLACKPINK, Jennie can easily navigate her idol life. While she admitted to experiencing hurdles while preparing for The Idol, she also shared that Sam Levinson and The Weeknd helped her navigate through it:
She added:
The Idol’s teasers had BLACKPINK’s BLINK fandom in an uproar. Although actor Jennie appeared for only a couple of seconds scattered across the video, it was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
HBO is yet to reveal the premiere date or month, but the show is expected to be released sometime in 2023.
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