"They say that Jennie Ruby Jane will be the star, but she will only have 15 seconds…"

When it was reported in 2022 that BLACKPINK's Jennie would be acting in the new HBO show The Idol, BLINKs couldn't hide their excitement.

Well, it looks like HBO might be hinting that Jennie will play a big part in the show, but fans aren't buying it.

Since the news, netizens have gotten sneak peeks of Jennie's acting debut, which have shown that the idol will play a bad guy.

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When it was said that Jennie would be at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the show, things got even more excited.

Well, new shots from an event show that HBO is really pushing Jennie's part in The Idol. In the photos posted by a Thai account that was at an event about future projects, there were ads for upcoming HBO shows like "The Idol."

Even though there were rumors that Jennie's part wouldn't be as big as expected, many people couldn't hide their excitement over the fact that Jennie seems to be one of the main characters in the advertising.

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Even though some fans were happy that Jennie might have a bigger part, it wasn't surprising that others were worried.

Especially after the crew said, "Jennie doesn't get much air time," many people worry that it's all done for power and that her name is being used to get people excited about the show.

Given the controversy about the show before it even started, it will be interesting to see what Jennie's part is and if they are "using her for clout."

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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