Jennie was the 2026 Lollapalooza headliner who made her acting debut in HBO’s The Idol.
The BLACKPINK singer appeared in the 2023 series under the credited name Jennie Ruby Jane. She played Dyanne, a backup dancer and close friend of Jocelyn, the fictional pop star portrayed by Lily-Rose Depp. The series was co-created by Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, who also appeared in it.
The role marked Jennie’s first acting job, although she was already an internationally established performer through BLACKPINK and her solo releases. A common mix-up is confusing her acting debut with other BLACKPINK members’ screen work: Jisoo had already acted in Snowdrop, while Lisa later made her English-language television debut in The White Lotus.
Jennie’s Lollapalooza appearance also fits her expanding solo profile. She performed as a solo artist rather than as part of BLACKPINK, whose four members have pursued individual projects alongside the group’s activities.