According to AllkpopJennie is “redefining the Kpop scene” after her controversial performance in The Idol. Despite the buzz, the series is currently HBO’s number one worldwide interest program.
Contrary to the criticism of Korea, many international news sites consider this role to prove Jennie’s flexibility, marking her as “a character who can really transform in the entertainment industry”.
The Idol is getting a lot of attention online
On the first day of launch, The Idol attracted 913,000 viewers on the online platform. BlackPink’s popularity immediately put it at the top of the online drama chart in terms of interactivity, surpassing programs on other major platforms.
Statistics show that The Idol Topping the interest and discussion on the Internet, surpassing famous movies and series such as Succession, The Croods: Family Tree, Gotham Knight…
The work starring Jennie is currently ranked third in the top series with the most views on the first day of its release, just behind Euphoria and The White Lotus.
The series caught the attention of the audience thanks to Jennie’s remarkable choreography at the beginning of the film. The dance clip alone, which is considered offensive, has attracted 4.9 million views, not counting the videos that are cut separately.
According to Mashable, Jennie is being criticized by a conservative group in Korea, saying she is disappointed just because of her role in the movie. But controversial or not, this site thinks that Jennie will be more popular after the end of the movie.
Jennie created a wave of controversy because of the choreography in the movie
According to Wikitree, the management company did not interfere with Jennie’s filming, which caused the idol to be criticized more. But for some people, this is just Jennie’s movie role, not showing the true self of the female singer. The fact that a part of the audience insults the honor and insults the female singer is going too far.
Despite all the controversy about the provocative choreography, everything related to Jennie in The Idol All of them received the attention of the public, especially the costumes she wore in the movie.
Jennie’s look is so captivating that fans take time to learn about the brand that makes the clothes she wears in The Idol. TikTok users @sipteawithmelissa identified high-waisted pants with a length of 7.6 cm, retailing for 64 USD (1.5 million VND). Videos of female TikToker attracted hundreds of thousands of views. Korean media predicted that the pants would quickly sell out after the “sold-out queen” wore it in a movie that attracted global attention.