Jennie of BLACKPINK Declines Role in New Variety Show

On March 19, it was revealed that BLACKPINK's Jennie has opted out of starring in the upcoming variety show "My Name is Gabriel" (literal title).

According to a source from JTBC, "Jennie will not be appearing on 'My Name is Gabriel.'"

Jennie's agency also confirmed, stating, "[Jennie] received an offer but declined it. She has no plans to participate in variety shows at this time."

"My Name is Gabriel" is a new JTBC variety show helmed by PD Kim Tae Ho, renowned for his work on the popular MBC program "Infinite Challenge." The show follows the cast as they immerse themselves in the lives of individuals abroad. Earlier, on March 11, JTBC had announced the participation of actors Ji Chang Wook, Park Bo Gum, and Yeom Hye Ran, as well as entertainers Park Myung Soo and Hong Jin Kyung. At that point, Jennie's involvement remained unconfirmed.

Filming for the show is set to commence in early March, with the premiere scheduled for June.