Jennie, member of the popular female K-pop group BLACKPINK, was in attendance at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 22, Monday.
The film festival started last May 16 and will end on May 27. This year’s film festival started with a premiere of “Jeanne du Barry” and will end with Pixar’s “Elemental.”
Jennie was not alone in the international film event. She was with the cast of the upcoming series “The Idol” consisting of Lily Rose-Depp, The Weeknd, Hari Nef, Moses Sumney, and Sam Levinson. The K-pop idol also made her acting debut in this series.
The series premiered at the international film event and even got a five-minute standing ovation. “The Idol” is set to be released on HBO and MAX on June 4.
Jennie attended the film festival in a Chanel SS20 tea-length couture gown. This gown has white lace and black off-shoulder sleeves.
Jennie’s debut in the 76th Cannes Film Festival is not the only milestone the K-pop idol had recently. It can be remembered that she also made her debut in the 2023 Met Gala.
She was not also the only BLACKPINK member who stepped in the event. Rosé also made her debut in the film festival this year, according to a report. The K-pop idol attended the red carpet for the screening of the film “Monster.”
Jennie’s debut in the 2023 Cannes Festival brought excitement and joy to many blinks (fans of BLACKPINK). Many blinks expressed how happy they were to see the K-pop idol in the film festival.
“From being a fan and singing abel’s songs during her trainee days, to having a Hollywood series with him. So proud of you jennie,” a blink tweeted. “I’m so proud of jennie. She deserves all the love in this world and I can’t wait for her to shine more in this industry. This is just the beginning!” another fan tweeted.
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