The Idol has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Choreography category. Kpop group BLACKPINK member Jennie made her acting debut in the show.

Jennie in The Idol (Image Courtesy: X)

BLACKPINK member Jennie made her acting debut in the show titled ‘The Idol’ and received praise from her fans for her performance despite a small role. The show later received a lot of backlash and criticism for its highly sexual and disturbing content. Despite the criticism, ‘The Idol’ has now been nominated for an Emmy Award 2024 in the Outstanding Choreography category. Fans have expressed their delight as ‘The Idol’ was Jennie’s first show.

The dance in ‘The Idol’ was choreographed by Nina McNeely and all the dance videos went viral on social media. Jennie also impressed the fans with her amazing moves and started a new dance trend around the world.

The series is set against the backdrop of the music industry and revolves around a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult who enters into a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol. It stars The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in the lead roles.

After receiving the criticism, HBO cancelled ‘The Idol’ for the second season. Announcing the cancellation of ‘The Idol’, HBO released an official statement. “’The Idol’ has been one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we are pleased with the enthusiastic response from our viewers. However, after extensive deliberation, we, along with the producers, have decided not to proceed with a second season. We extend our gratitude to the producers, cast, and crew for delivering such a fantastic show,” an HBO spokesperson stated.

Jennie, who made her Cannes debut with the star cast of ‘The Idol’ talked about stepping into acting. “It’s overwhelming, but I’m grateful and thankful. All of those things at the same time. Especially as it’s the first step in my acting career, I was honoured to be able to come,” she said.

She added, “It was an opportunity to just be myself and be brave. I didn’t really train for it, or prep anything…Sam wanted me to just be myself.”

‘The Idol’ also stars Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Dean, Ramsey, and Hank Azaria.