In the global music industry, Jennie embodies formidable brand power. On Korean domestic television, however, she is struggling to leave a lasting impression, drawing criticism for generating only short-lived buzz with little measurable impact on ratings. Jennie has been active in the entertainment industry since her debut in 2016. During that time, she has risen to the pinnacle of success in music, but far less attention has been paid to her ventures into television — and even less to their results, given the lukewarm reception they have received. Television appearances were not a one-off endeavor for Jennie: She appeared as a regular cast member on "Village Survival, the Eight" (SBS), "Apartment 404" (tvN), "My Name is Gabriel" (Disney+) and most recently "The Secret Friends Club" (MBC). Yet the reception has been mixed. Beyond initial buzz, her appearances have not translated into ratings growth or sustained viewer loyalty. Last month’s "EXchange 4" (Tving) offers a telling example of Jennie’s largely symbolic, low-engagement role. Previous celebrity guests on the show typically

BTS will be extending its comeback celebrations beyond the stage and into Seoul itself as it transforms the city into a massive, immersive cultural venue this spring. “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” launching March 20 and running through April 12, is a citywide project marking the release of BTS' fifth album “Arirang,” agency Big Hit Music announced Thursday. The event will also follow the group's comeback show, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” set for Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. “In collabo

Blackpink has revealed the tracklist for its upcoming third EP “Deadline,” marking the group’s first full-member release in approximately three years and five months. According to YG Entertainment on Friday, the new album will feature five tracks: pre-release single “Jump,” lead track “Go,” as well as B-side tracks “Me and My,” “Champion” and “Fxxxboy.” YG describes the album as a snapshot of the girl group at its peak. “As the title ‘Deadline’ suggests, the album will be filled with Blackpink’s

Lisa of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will lead a new Netflix original film, the global streaming platform said Friday. "Lisa will star in a new 'Notting Hill'-inspired romantic comedy feature for Netflix," the platform said in a brief post on X, referring to the 1999 film featuring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It added that the movie was written by Katie Silberman, known for "Booksmart" and "Set It Up." The film's title and release timing remain undecided. Lisa debuted as a BLACKPINK member in 2016 and began her acting career last February by appearing in the third season of the award-winning HBO series "The White Lotus." She is now filming a Netflix Korean original action movie, "Tygo," a spinoff of "Extraction" (2020), alongside Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, and Lee Jin-uk.

SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will lead a new...

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