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On January 12, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and her co-star Park Jeong-min sat down for an interview with a Filipino channel to discuss their highly anticipated drama Newtopia, which is set to premiere on February 7. While the interview covered various aspects of the upcoming series, one particular moment stole the spotlight and left fans buzzing with excitement.
During the interview, Jeong-min was asked why he chose to be part of Newtopia. In a lighthearted and humorous manner, he quickly responded, “Jisoo.” His candid answer elicited laughter from the cast and crew as he brushed off the question almost immediately. However, the playful exchange had already captured fans' attention.
Fans took to social media to express their delight, with many joking that Jeong-min might be just as much of a fanboy of the BLACKPINK star as they are. One fan on X wrote:
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"This man is down bad"
Several fans shared their opinions on Jeong-min's comments.
"All her co-stars are always so whipped and down bad for her, don't blame them at all," a fan said regarding the star's co-stars.
"This man isn’t wasting his chance," another fan stated.
"I love how everyone was worried about him being too cold and he turns out to be a hardcore jisoo stan," an X user commented.
Some other fans said,
"The video is just 20% newtopia interview + 80% jeongmin complimenting jisoo," a fan commented upon the interview.
"He's really cute, he doesn't even hide the fact that he's a huge fan of hers." an X user stated.
"Park straight to the point Jeongmin," another fan creatively remarked.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Park Jeong-min share heartwarming moments in new interview ahead of Newtopia's release
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo appeared alongside her Newtopia co-star Park Jeong-min in an interview with the Filipino news channel ABSCBN. The duo discussed various aspects of their upcoming drama while showcasing their easy camaraderie.
During the interview, Park Jeong-min’s admiration for his co-star stood out, with fans humorously labeling him as a “fanboy.” When asked what attracted him to participate in Newtopia, the BLACKPINK member responded with humor, saying, “Romance, action, and zombies.”
However, Jeong-min delivered a surprising answer:
“I only have one reason: JISOO. Let’s move on to the next question.”
His straightforward response drew laughter and quickly became a highlight of the discussion.
Jeong-min’s praises for the idol didn’t stop there. He fondly recalled their first meeting on the set of Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman, where the idol made a cameo as a fairy. He revealed how everyone on set, including the directors and crew, was stunned by her performance and visuals, describing her as a “real-life fairy.”
The senior actor also shared a personal anecdote about two autographs he received from the singer, which he has framed and placed side by side in his home. One autograph addressed him as “Jeong-min sunbaenim (senior),” while the other called him “oppa.”
He expressed how this transition in their relationship made him feel they had grown closer over time. Jisoo, in turn, revealed that she also has a signed memento from Jeong-min.
The lighthearted camaraderie between both actors has further heightened fans’ excitement for Newtopia, which promises to be a blend of romance, action, and thrilling zombie elements.
