The HBO series 'The Idol', the acting debut of group Black Pink's Jennie, is being baptized with harsh criticism from critics.
'The Idol' deals with the dark side of pop idol stars and the cultural industry. Pop star The Weeknd produced and starred. Hollywood actor Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp and singer Troye Sivan appeared. In the play, Jenny plays Diane, a backup dancer for Jocelyn, the main character who dreams of becoming a pop star.
'The Idol' was invited to the non-competitive section of the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in France. Jenny also stepped on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival through 'The Idol'.
On the 22nd (local time), the first two of the five-part series were released at the Lumiere Grand Theater. Right after the release, critics and reporters are sharply pointing out.
Variety, an American entertainment media outlet, said, "Revenge porn (revenge pornography) pictures with bodily fluids smeared on Depp's face, lewdness using ice, nightclub con artists, and wicked Hollywood flatterers filled the first two episodes." commented
In addition, the entertainment media Rolling Stone said, "Note to the showrunner (TV program director): If you have doubts about your main character, cut the scene where the main character strangles himself and commits lewd acts." "The two released episodes are horrifying and brutal. It's worse than expected," he said.
The Los Angeles (LA) Times also reported, "Depp is almost naked or exposes her breasts to the point of nudity. There are explicit sex scenes," and "there are scenes that feel like rape fantasy porn." Critic Robert Daniels also called it "a crude, disgusting, sexist drama".
Robbie Collin of the British media Telegraph criticized, "It's a drama with the worst lines you can hear this year, and even the music is terrible." In addition, he said, "Satire is nowhere to be found, and the behavior of the characters is frowned upon. The work already smells of failure."
'The Idol' received a lot of attention even before its release due to its luxurious cast. With the unfortunate first release, we are waiting for the public's judgment through HBO on June 4th.
Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr