MANILA, Philippines — Jennie Kim, a member of the popular K-pop group Blackpink, is set to appear in the upcoming Disney+ variety show “My Name is Gabriel.”
Korean broadcaster JTBC revealed Jennie’s involvement through a pastel-colored poster, where she is seen with the nametag “My name is Maria.” The official social media accounts of Disney+ Philippines confirmed this by sharing the same poster, further exciting fans about Jennie’s role in the show.
The caption on the post teased, “What if global star Jennie lived someone else’s life?” urging viewers to catch the show on Disney+ Philippines to witness Jennie take on the character of Maria in Italy.
The premise of “My Name is Gabriel” revolves around its cast members stepping into the shoes of another person and living their life in a different location for three days. Jennie will portray Maria, who owns a farmhouse bed and breakfast in a quaint Italian village near Rome.
Other celebrities set to join Jennie in the series include Park Bo-gum, Ji Chang-wook, Park Myung-soo, Yeom Hye-ran, Hong Jin-kyung, Kim Jin-young (Dex), and Gabee.