Blackpink's Jisoo is making her much-anticipated return to acting in the new Coupang Play series, Newtopia, alongside actor Park Jeong Min. On January 7, 2025, the official trailer for Newtopia was released by streaming platforms Netflix and Prime Video, sending fans into a frenzy with its exciting spoilers.
The drama is set in a post-zombie apocalypse world, where Jisoo plays Kang Young Ju, who breaks up with her slow-witted boyfriend, Lee Jae Yoon, portrayed by Park Jeong Min. Young Ju decides to end the relationship, believing she needs to move on, just as Jae Yoon enlists in the military.
However, chaos ensues when a zombie apocalypse breaks out in South Korea. Overwhelmed with guilt and concern for her boyfriend’s safety in the army, Young Ju regrets her decision. Determined to make things right, she sends Jae Yoon heartfelt texts, promising to rescue him no matter what.
Jae Yoon is deeply moved by her resolve, but the series takes a humorous turn as he encounters Young Ju fighting zombies with unconventional weapons like a frying pan and an umbrella. The lighthearted yet action-packed sequences bring a unique twist to the zombie apocalypse genre.
Newtopia is being hailed as the first "zom-com" series, a term coined by fans, as it blends comedy with thrilling action and suspense. While fans eagerly await the release of All of Us Are Dead Season 2, Newtopia has emerged as the perfect alternative to keep them entertained in the meantime.
This marks Jisoo's second acting project following her debut in Snowdrop in 2021. Additionally, Jisoo is set to make her film debut this year in The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, co-starring Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Min Ho, Chae Soo Bin, Nana, and others, scheduled for a July 2025 release.
Newtopia promises to be an amusing take on the zombie apocalypse genre. As the city grows increasingly dangerous, the seriousness of surviving the zombie outbreak is contrasted by the humour in the characters' quirky actions. The trailer itself has managed to evoke laughter rather than fear, a rare feat in apocalyptic-themed content.
The series is directed by Yoon Sang Hyun, known for his work on films like Bleak Night (2010) and Time to Hunt (2020). The screenplay is co-written by Han Jin Won, who garnered acclaim for his work on Parasite (2019), and Ji Ho Jin, the writer of A Shop for Killers.
Newtopia is set to premiere on February 7 on South Korean streaming platform Coupang Play. For global audiences, it will also be available for streaming on Prime Video.
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