Jennie, YG Denies Rumors of Joining Marvel Despite Cannes Criticism

by Lee Yiseul

Published 13 Jun.2023 09:26(KST)

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Jennie (27, Kim Jennie), a member of the group BLACKPINK, has denied rumors of joining Marvel.

On the 9th (local time), multiple foreign media outlets including AsiaOne reported that Jennie had been cast in Marvel Asia's superhero group "Team Agents of Atlas."

Jennie [Photo by AFP·Yonhap News]

According to the reports, Jennie was offered the role of Luna Snow (Seolhee). Luna Snow is a K-pop singer character who appeared in a 2020 video game, and at that time, Luna, a member of the group f(x), provided the voice.

This character has also attracted attention among domestic Marvel fans. Expectations arose that it would be fitting if an actual K-pop girl group member were cast, and several names were mentioned.

In particular, recently Jennie followed the social media accounts of actors who have been active in Marvel, leading to speculation that her appearance might have been confirmed.

Regarding this, a representative from her agency YG Entertainment denied the rumors, stating, "She has never received an offer to appear in that work."

Previously, Jennie appeared in the non-competitive invited HBO drama "The Idol" at the 76th Cannes Film Festival held last month. "The Idol" is set against the music industry in Los Angeles (LA) and depicts a love story surrounding a pop idol. Directed and written by Sam Levinson of "Euphoria," it stars Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd, Troy Sivan, and others.

Despite high attention, the response was disappointing. Jennie's screen time was reported to be around 10 minutes, but her scenes became embroiled in controversy over sexual content, drawing criticism. After the Cannes screening, harsh reviews labeled it a problematic work that was merely a male-centered sexual fantasy.