According to WWD magazine, Jennie Kim - a member of Kpop group Blackpink - is one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but she is still a rookie in the acting world.
Therefore, there is no better place to debut as Jennie Ruby Jane than the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, where the Chanel brand ambassador truly shined at the "The Idol" movie introduction party.
Opportunity to be yourself and become brave
Completely different from her confident appearance on the music stage, when standing on the balcony of Carlton Hotel, a few minutes before stepping onto the red carpet, Jennie felt a bit restless and shy.
This is completely understandable, because she is about to announce her first role on screen at the world's biggest film festival.
It was overwhelming, but I was really grateful. All of that happened at the same time. Especially this is the first step in my acting career, I am honored to participate in the Cannes Film Festival" - the female idol expressed.
Jennie said this to WWD magazine because she is having days of "fully productive" activities, both on a global tour with Blackpink and debuting with the crew of "The Idol".
Jennie even had a short time in Paris to change her outfit at the last minute before arriving at Croisette.
The Idol is labeled 18+, telling the story of a pop star (Lily-Rose Depp) and his complicated relationship with the superstitious cultic leader (The Weeknd). Although it only plays a supporting role, "The Idol" can be said to be a "heavyweight" film for a first-time actress like Jennie. In particular, she is also a Korean star - where Hollywood's overly open content is often criticized.
Jennie should have made a safe debut with a Korean drama or a romantic drama, but she chose to take a risk.
I have admired director Sam Levinsons work for a long time. I believe Sam will perfectly combine all the scenes we do together, because that is the story of entertainment.
In fact, The Idol's music industry script attracted me and I thought I could bring something to the role" - Jennie said about the reason she agreed to join "The Idol".
To some extent, this character is Jennie's own pop star. Coincidentally, in Korea, pop stars are called idols.
It was an opportunity for me to be myself and become brave. I didn't really practice or prepare at all, Sam wanted me to just be myself" - Jennie said about the acting process.
But when faced with experienced actors, Jennie could not help but be overwhelmed and worried: It was definitely a challenge, because I had never experienced anything like that before. Its like breaking a wall to me.
Jennie said that Lily-Rose Depp - who has appeared with Jennie at Chanel events - has helped her a lot. She taught me how to express myself and be comfortable with myself, not afraid, Jennie said of her co-star Depp.
"Fashion icon" in the appearance of an actor
After 7 years of debuting with Blackpink, besides her music success, Jennie has been recognized as one of the "fashion icons" of Kpop. This continued to be maintained when she entered the acting field.
On the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, Jennie chose a dress from the 2020 Spring High-end Fashion Collection by Chanel Creative Director Virginie Viard.
Jennie wanted to aim for a feminine look and she came up with the idea of a bareback role, different from the original design. This change really paid off when everyone had to recognize and look at Jennie like a classic princess entering the banquet.
After the dress that seems to come out of a fairy tale on the red carpet, Jennie transformed into a unique girl with Chanel's signature tweed gilet, showing off her charming figure.
At her separate photos and press conference with the "The Idol" film crew, Jennie once again became the center of attention when wearing an elegant chest trophy dress from the Shushu Tong brand.
Not to mention the public's reaction to her debut film, Jennie's appearance at the Cannes Film Festival was a plus point, helping her "go a long way" to make her mark in Hollywood.
