According to multiple entertainment insiders, on June 7, BLACKPINK’s Jennie personally decided to appear in HBO‘s ‘The Idol‘ after receiving an offer from her friend The Weeknd, who is a producer of the drama.

While there was public speculation that YG Entertainment was responsible for Jennie’s participation in ‘The Idol,’ individuals close to the matter clarified that Jennie’s decision to appear in the film was solely based on her own will.An official from TenAsia stated, “Jennie personally met with The Weeknd and received an offer to appear in the drama. We are aware that she expressed her desire to take on this project.” ‘The Idol,’ which was invited to the non-competitive section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, garnered significant attention as Jennie’s debut acting venture. Jennie took her first steps as an actress by walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, capturing the attention of fans worldwide.Set in the music industry of Los Angeles (LA), ‘The Idol’ portrays the world of idols and the love story of a popular female pop singer. Alongside The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp played the lead roles, with Troye Sivan and Dan Levy also making appearances. In the drama, Jennie portrays Diane, a backup dancer for Jocelyn, the main character who aspires to become a pop star.