BLACKPINK Jisoo’s "Zom-Com" K-Drama Kicks Off Record-Breaking Strong Amid Mixed Reactions To Her Acting
BLACKPINK Jisoo's K-Drama, "Newtopia," finally premiered amid high anticipation, and right off the bat, the "zom-com" series has already broken a record!
BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s Coupang Play K-Drama, Newtopia, finally premiered amid high anticipation, and right off the bat, the “zom-com” (zombie comedy) series has already broken a record!
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo for “Newtopia” | Ilyo ShinmunSince its premiere of the first two episodes on February 7, 2025 (KST), Newtopia has set a new record for the highest number of viewers among all Coupang Play series premieres. In addition, according to the “Consumer Insight Report” on streaming platform content viewer ratings for the first week of February, Newtopia has now snatched the top spots in both “Recognition” and “Viewer Attraction” categories—proving the idol-and-actress’s ability to generate buzz.
| Amazon PrimeMeanwhile, the discussion around Jisoo’s ability to act continues online. Star News reported, “Jisoo still shows acting skills that keep viewers on edge.” Calling her performance “unpredictable,” the review claimed that while the Newtopia character seems to be a good fit for Jisoo, her portrayal simply falls flat.
Unfortunately, Jisoo still shows acting skills that keep viewers on edge, displaying an unpredictable performance. Compared to her previous work in Snow Drop, she has fortunately made noticeable progress. But as the leading actress who should provide a solid viewing experience for the audience, it’s clear that her skills are still lacking. She does, however, certainly contribute to creating an intriguing character of Yeong Ju.
— Star News
Viewers also remain heavily divided:
| theqoo“The zombie chase scene actually feels pretty realistic, IMO. Haha. She could probably enunciate better.” “Is she doing this on purpose…?” “If you can look past her pronunciation, it’s not bad. I wonder if she’ll ever be able to improve her tone.” “Oh, this is on Coupang? I’ll watch it.” “I think she has improved a lot. I thought her character feels like someone I might meet IRL. It was quite immersive.” | theqoo“Her voice is definitely a make or break type factor. The raspiness might be a matter of personal preference, but when combined with her frustrating vocal delivery… It becomes an issue.” “I think it’s her voice and that awkwardness in everything she does that really work against her.” “This is good acting?!” “I watched the first two episodes and her character is chaotic and comedic. I think Jisoo did a good job matching the role. It’s just her voice that people either love or hate.” “I mean, she has improved compared to before…” “I like Jisoo, but I think she should just stick to variety shows. I feel like she lacks the natural talent needed for any kind of artistic expression in general.”Read more about Newtopia‘s director talking about Jisoo’s acting here:
“Newtopia” Director Admits He Was “Worried” About BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Acting
Source: Chosun Ilbo, Wikitree, Star News and theqoo
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