BLACKPINK’s Jennie gave a cover interview to Harper’s Bazaar, where she spoke openly about her debut series “The Idol.” According to the idol-actress, the HBO show had similarities to her personal life.
The fashion magazine unveiled its cover story with Jennie on Wednesday, September 18, giving fans a glimpse into her life. During the interview, the BLACKPINK member opened up about her acting debut through “The Idol.”
Introducing our October cover star: #Jennie. As one of the most beloved K-Pop idols and a global superstar, she always thinks about what her fans want from her. But what does she want for herself? Find out more here: https://t.co/RMaqRy2SZX photo.twitter.com/KhuAGlRQxf
— Harper’s BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) September 19, 2024
To understand #JennieYou have to understand K-pop, a $10 billion-a-year industry that produces some of the world’s biggest stars. Jennie has spent years perfecting her performance level. Now, as she prepares for her first solo album, she’s learning to let go of the pressure. photo.twitter.com/kTuXzCEU4
— Harper’s BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) September 19, 2024
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In this series, Jennie plays Dyanne, a singer and dancer who is a friend of Lily Rose-Depp’s character, Jocelyn.
“I really identified with Dyanne,” Jennie said. “Wanting to be a super pop star is something I could easily relate to.”
When asked why she liked “The Idol,” the BLACKPINK singer didn’t hesitate to answer.
Jennie says she connected with “THE IDOL” because she noticed similarities in her personal life:
“I had this idea that this evil person came in and tried to manipulate me. I’ve been in that world all my life.” photo.twitter.com/oWGICqIYJ4
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 19, 2024
As a global pop phenomenon, #Jennie knows what it’s like to have all eyes on you. But her stage presence isn’t the only version of herself. “Anyone who meets me will say I’m as far removed from who I am as I am on stage,” she tells Bazaar. https://t.co/0yWDOUcWTL photo.twitter.com/BTwPz89Rmn
— Harper’s BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) September 19, 2024
“I lived in that world my whole life thinking about this evil person coming in and trying to manipulate me,” Jennie confessed.
The Abel Tesfaye-directed melodrama, set to air on HBO in 2023, shows the sordid side of the music industry and the power-hungry people who inhabit it: abusive music executives, terrible producers, and aspiring musicians desperate to make it big.
You can read the rest of Jennie’s cover interview with Harper’s Bazaar HERE.
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