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Jennie from the K-pop group BLACKPINK has sparked mixed reactions with her portrayal of Dyanne in the season finale of HBO’s The Idol. This has led netizens to debate the storyline and treatment of her character.

Jennie’s character Dyanne got limited screen time throughout the show’s five-episode first season. But in the finale, Dyanne’s fate turns for the worse as the record label withdraws their offer for her to sing “World Class Sinner” instead of the female lead, Jocelyn (played by Lily-Rose Depp).

Although the record label’s director promises to help her become a star in the future, viewers see the disheartened Dyanne stepping into an elevator as its doors slide closed, a scene symbolizing the backup dancer’s sad fate. She missed her chance to change her luck in the entertainment industry.

On a positive note, some found solace in the ending, interpreting it as a realistic portrayal of the harshness of the entertainment industry. They acknowledged that unforeseen circumstances often derail dreams and result in unfulfilled promises, regardless of one’s talent. They even drew parallels between what happened to Dyanne and Jennie’s prior experience as a singer.

Although critics bashed the show, Jennie’s performance received defense and praise from BLINKs. They commended her for showcasing her acting skills and daring to do something outside the K-pop industry.

But some simply couldn’t understand why a K-pop star like Jennie signed on to do a minor role in a show that became a lightning rod for controversy. They think Jennie was cast only because HBO higher-ups hoped to rope her loyal fans into watching the show.

What do you think of Dyanne’s fate? Do you want to see Jennie do more acting projects? Sound off in the comments.

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South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO is set to make a grand comeback with their new single “Cream Soda.” The SM Entertainment group recently unveiled individual teaser images featuring Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Chen, D.O., Kai, Sehun, Suho, and Xiumin.

They also dropped OT8 photos.

“Cream Soda” is the title track of EXO’s upcoming full-length album EXIST, scheduled to drop on July 10 at 6:00 PM KST. The track is an addictive slice of dance-pop, with cheerful brass, drum, and keyboard sounds. As if that wasn’t enough, the members’ vocals present a cool, sexy vibe that will send shivers up and down EXO-L’s spines. Meanwhile, EXIST will have nine songs, each showcasing various charms.

Before the release of “Cream Soda,” EXO had already dropped music videos for pre-release tracks “Let Me In” and “Hear Me Out.” They received a warm welcome from fans worldwide. The latter was wildly successful. It began topping iTunes charts upon its June 30, 6:00 PM KST release.

By July 1 KST, “Hear Me Out” had gone to No. 1 on iTunes in at least 37 different regions, including Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam. It also reached No. 1 on KuGou Music’s and QQ Music’s digital sales charts in China.

These releases mark EXO‘s first group comeback in more than two years. The anticipation for their seventh full-length album EXIST is high, and EXO-Ls are eagerly waiting for it to drop.

Congratulations to EXO on the success of “Hear Me Out” and best wishes for their upcoming album!