The appearance of The Idol in the Primetime Emmy nomination category has once again sparked controversy about the series, which has been severely criticized.

The Idol is made by HBO with the participation of music star Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye, model and actress Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny Depp) and BLACKPINK member – Jennie. The film has just received a nomination for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in the category for Outstanding Choreography.

Choreography is one of the highlights and also causes controversy in The Idol when it is considered too sexy. In particular, Jennie’s performance scenes with male dancers and the female singer’s costumes used in the movie bring a sexual feeling, making viewers blush. Many people wonder why the famous female idol agreed to participate in a movie that conveys such a misleading message about the backstage of the music industry as well as the position of women.

The Idol had a debut that shocked the audience at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 with many negative comments about the sensitivity and shock level that the film brought. When it officially aired on television, The Idol made the audience even more angry, creating intense controversy. Jennie’s fans also expressed disappointment when the female singer rarely appeared, her acting was unconvincing, and her character setting was strange and confusing. Faced with backlash against the film, HBO decided not to continue producing future seasons of The Idol.

According to The Wrap, at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Idol will face off against other nominees from movies like Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale and Physical. The Idol’s chances of winning are now slightly better and could absolutely bring home a golden statue for HBO.