Newtopia: BLACKPINK's Jisoo To Star In Zombie K-Drama With Actor Park Jeong-min; Check Out The First Look

K-pop sensation BLACKPINK Jisoo is set to make her highly anticipated return to acting and will be seen in the upcoming zombie-themed Korean drama ‘Newtopia’, along with popular Korean actor Park Jeong-min. This thrilling announcement has sent waves of excitement to K-pop and K-drama fans. The actors have been trending on Twitter (X) after the announcement, promising a unique blend of star power and apocalyptic horror. The drama stars BLACKPINK Jisoo and Park Jeong-min in the lead roles.

Newtopia: BLACKPINK's Jisoo To Star In Zombie Drama With Park Jeong-min

Coupang Play has announced the main leads for their upcoming zombie drama ‘Newtopia’ and also shared the stills from the drama on their official social media handles on August 1, 2024. The protagonists will be seen as lovers desperately looking for each other in Seoul which is affected by zombies. The drama is helmed by Yoon Sung-hyun. The pairing of Jisoo and Park Jeong-min is generating significant buzz in the Korean entertainment industry. BLACKPINK Jisoo is known for her vibrant stage presence and acting skills. Actor Park Jeong-min is best known for his roles in ‘Start-Up’, ‘Deliver Us from Evil’, and ‘Smugglers’.

‘Newtopia’ First Look

In the pictures shared by Coupang Play on their social media platforms on August 1, 2024, we can see two soldiers standing in front of a wall covered with blood.

Another image showed BLACKPINK Jisoo looking at something anxiously.

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‘Newtopia’ Plot

According to Soompi's report, “ ‘Newtopia’ tells the story of Jae Yoon, who is serving in the military, and his girlfriend Young Joo, as they run toward each other across the zombie-infested city of Seoul.”

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BLACKPINK Jisoo And Park Jeong-min’s Role In ‘Newtopia’

As per the latest Korean media reports, Park Jeong-min will take on the role of Lee Jae-joon in ‘Newtopia’ as a soldier who joined the military and is a little worried about the future.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo will play Kang Young-ju, Jae-joon's girlfriend in ‘Newtopia’, who is patiently waiting for his discharge from the military. She has just got a job after graduating from an engineering college.

‘Newtopia’ Release Date

Coupang Play's ‘Newtopia’ is scheduled to release in 2025, as mentioned in their latest Instagram post. The drama promises to deliver heart-pounding action, and emotional moments with a lot of twists and turns.

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