Amidst Major Criticism, Sam Levinson’s ‘The Idol’ Could See a Major Silver Lining, and It Is Not Because of The Weeknd or Lily-Rose Depp

Published 06/21/2023, 5:00 PM EDT

Fans had huge expectations from The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp when he rolled out the news about his debut show. Titled The Idol, the show created a lot of hype on social media ahead of its release. But when it actually came out, responses were far from idolizing. Instead of garnering praise, it received a huge barrage of negative criticism from people around the globe. The show instantly surrounded itself with controversies pertaining to the explicit content and regressive narrative.

Shockingly, even after being hailed as one of the worst-rated shows, it might just see a major silver lining. And that is not credited to The Weeknd or Depp but to another debutant from the show.

The Idol might take an Emmy for the performance of this fan-favorite star

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Forbes recently rolled out an exclusive report about the future of Jennie Ruby Jane in the entertainment world. The BLACKPINK singer made her debut in Hollywood starring in the project helmed by Sam Levinson. The famous director of the groundbreaking HBO series Euphoria. The Idol turned out to be the other side of the coin in the same universe where the psychological thriller, Euphoria, received a positive response from fans.

Though the show couldn’t go up to the mark, the 27-year-old certainly aced her role by giving a remarkable performance. Seeing this, Forbes presented their opinion about her character and wrote she is “eligible for prestigious accolades, including an Emmy”.

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But this is one viewpoint they presented: the decision still rests in the hands of the Emmy committee. And it remains unknown whether her name will be submitted or not. Besides this, Forbes also predicted that this success in show business might also turn out great for her first passion, which is music.

BLACKPINK star can now explore her solo career in music

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At this point, she has no contribution to the soundtracks of The Idol. But if this happens in the future, it would be a big break for her music career. Not to mention, with her entry into the entertainment world, it is the right time for her to explore music as a solo artist. Considering her fame is constantly rising, and she is receiving recognition from fans around the globe. Perhaps all these things combined can help her step into the limelight alone.

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However, the only obstacle she might be facing now is her Korean fans, who are utterly disgusted to see their beloved singer. According to Daily Mail, fans believe that this show has tarnished her classic image. Now she is facing backlash for singing up this sexual role of a backup dancer Dyanne.

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Would Jennie get an Emmy nomination for her role? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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