CANNES – Jennie of K-pop girl group Blackpink marked her acting debut in style at her first Cannes Film Festival appearance. The South Korean singer attended the red-carpet event on Monday for the festival’s 76th edition held in Cannes, France, prior to the Out of...
Jennie, whose full name is Jennie Kim, is making her official screen debut in a supporting role as a backup dancer.
The 27-year-old appeared on the Cannes red carpet in a classic Chanel dress with a matching black satin bow in her hair. She was joined by The Idol cast members, including Tesfaye, Depp and Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan. Jennie Kim poses with Australian actor-singer Troye Sivan during a photocall for the TV series The Idol, on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23. PHOTO: AFPShe is the second member of Blackpink – who are currently on their Born Pink world tour – to attend this year’s festival, which runs until Saturday.
Her bandmate Rose showed up on the second night at the invitation of French luxury house Saint Laurent as its global ambassador. Jennie flew to Cannes following Blackpink’s Macau concerts last Saturday and Sunday. Their next shows are set to take place this weekend in Bangkok, Thailand. - THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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