Coupang Play has released first-look stills of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in its upcoming series Newtopia, featuring the actress as a determined girlfriend who braves zombie hordes to reach her beloved.
The series follows the journey of soldier Jae Yoon and his “gomsin” girlfriend (term for a person who sent their boyfriend to the military) Young Ju as they attempt to traverse zombie-infested downtown Seoul to reunite with each other.
The newly released stills showcase Jisoo as Young Ju, an engineering school beauty, in contrasting situations: from her carefree university days commanding attention wherever she goes, to terror-stricken moments facing the sudden zombie outbreak. Images of her clutching a golf club hint at her determined spirit to reach her boyfriend Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min) through the zombie-filled streets of Seoul.
Jisoo shared her enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I was captivated by Young Ju’s charm from the start and was eager to bring the character to life. I hope viewers will enjoy watching Young Ju’s various stages of growth.” Director Yoon Sung Hyun praised Jisoo’s portrayal: “Jisoo’s quirkiness and humor matched 99% with how I envisioned Young Ju from the script, and she expressed the character beyond what I imagined.”
Newtopia is set to premiere on Coupang Play at 8 PM KST on Friday, February 7th, 2025.
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Source: Coupang Play
