On February 3, 2025, the South Korean news agency Mydaily published the story of director Yoon Sung-Hyun that his experience with Blackpink’s Jisoo worked in the new drama Newtopia. The Blackpink member plays the female protagonist, Kang Young-Joo, in the upcoming romantic summer tremel Newtopiawhich will premiere on 7 February 2025.
While talking to the news media, director Yoon praised the performance of Jisoo as an actress. He emphasized how crucial her role is in the story and that Jisoo has depicted it well. He complimented Jisoo’s sense of humor, which was essential for the character of Young-Joo.
“I felt happy to work with Jisoo. By the time you reach episode 8, you will feel that Youngjoo is a character that could only portray Jisoo. She has done an excellent job. As I said on the production presentation, the humor of Youngjoo is crucial for her character. There had to be a natural comic element and Jisoo himself has a great sense of humor. Working with her was a happy experience, and there were no problems at all. “
Director Yoon also emphasized his first doubts about the casting of Jisoo, because she had not appeared in another drama since then Snowdropwhich was released in 2021. After this he added that the dedication of the female idol to her role was impressive because she worked tirelessly. He further said that her role was physically demanding, but Jisoo used a smile well.
“Because she had not acted in a project after Snowdrop, I initially wondered:” She’s doing well? ” However, she devoted script lectures four days a week and I had no worries or difficulties.
He added:
“Jisoo was fully prepared for filming. It was a physically demanding shoot, and there are even more intense scenes that go beyond what has been shown so far. I am grateful that she has always tackled the action scenes with a smile. “
Blackpink’s Jisoo’s Newtopia is a romantic summer tram
The long-awaited Coupang TV drama is planned to release its first episode on February 7, 2025. Blackpink’s Jisoo will appear in Newtopia In addition to talents such as Park Jeong-Min, Kim Jun-Han, Lee Hak-Joo, Tang Jun-Sang, Hong Seo-Hee and IM Sung-Jae. The drama is an adjustment of the novel Influenza ((인플루엔자) Written by Han Sang-Woon.
Jisoo’s Newtopia Is the story of a soldier, Lee Jae-Yun, and his girlfriend, Kang Young-Joo. They are then warned about a zombie outbreak and try to defend themselves against hordes of zombies while sprinting towards each other in an air defense unit in a high-rise build in Seoul.
Jae-Yun joined the army while he was looking for alternative services in the defense industry. In worries about his prospects, he develops an obsession with his girlfriend. They finally go out, but are in a world that is flooded by Zombies.
He fought against the Zombie -Invasia and gradually emerged as the leader of the team. Young-Joo is a Rookie employee in a company, confused about her feelings for her separation from Jae-Yun. While she travels to reunite with her ex-boyfriend, she comes across a zombie outbreak and gradually gets strength in the fight to survive.
Next to NewtopiaBlackpink’s Jisoo is also preparing for the release of her solo album Amortagefall on February 14, 2025.
Published by Ivanna Lalsangzuali