Jennie from BLACKPINK joins Marvel’s next phase in “Midnight Sons”
K-pop meets superhero cinema
Jennie Kim has officially joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming supernatural team film Midnight Sons, confirmed by Marvel Studios on Tuesday. She will play a new original character—a Seoul-based tech prodigy who aids the dark-arts unit led by Doctor Strange. Filming begins in early 2026 with a 2027 release target. The move makes Jennie the first major K-pop idol cast in a Marvel ensemble.
Expanding cross-cultural storytelling
Insiders say Marvel aims to deepen its Asia representation while capitalizing on K-pop’s global fandom. Jennie, who recently made her acting debut in HBO’s The Idol, has been selective with projects. Her addition is expected to draw younger audiences in Asia and strengthen Marvel’s music tie-ins. Analysts note the casting underscores Hollywood’s pivot toward trans-Pacific star power to reinvigorate superhero fatigue.
