Los Angeles [US]: K-pop star Jisoo, widely recognized for her work with Blackpink, is eagerly anticipating the release of her upcoming series, “Newtopia.”
The show follows Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park), a late military conscript, and Kang Young-joo (played by Jisoo), a rookie professional, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship—first through a breakup and later through a sudden zombie outbreak in Seoul. Directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, Newtopia promises an exciting mix of intense action and lighthearted romance, according to Variety.
Reflecting on her experience, Jisoo shared in a press statement:
“During the pre-production phase, they showed us some prototypes of the zombies, and many of them were unlike anything I had ever seen before. I haven’t had a chance to see how they translated onto the screen yet, so I’m very curious.”
She also expressed excitement about the show’s unique approach to the zombie genre, saying:
“I think it will be fun for viewers to compare how different Newtopia is from other zombie series or films. Some of the zombies don’t resemble humans at all and look quite unique, so I think a lot of viewers will go, ‘Oh, I never imagined zombies could be designed this way.'”
Jisoo praised the series for maintaining a balance between horror and humor:
“I love this series for not getting too serious when featuring zombies. Whenever situations or emotions start to feel heavy, different characters take turns breaking the grave mood. We have many moments when characters turn a situation into something funny, giving the audience a chance to laugh. I think one of the greatest strengths of the series is that viewers can have fun without having to feel weighed down.”
“Newtopia” is set to premiere globally on Prime Video and the Korean streaming platform Coupang Play this Friday.