A recent teaser for Newtopia has taken the internet by storm. In the poster shared by Coupang Play on December 11, 2024, Jisoo and Park Jeong-min can be seen embracing each other. The poster has sparked excitement and intrigue, highlighting the duo's highly anticipated roles in the zombie thriller set in a chaotic Seoul.
Set to premiere in January 2025, Newtopia follows the story of Lee Jae-yoon, a soldier grappling with uncertainty about his future, and his girlfriend, Kang Young-joo, a recent engineering graduate starting her first job.
Together, they navigate a perilous journey through a zombie-infested Seoul in their desperate bid to reunite. Park Jung-min and BLACKPINK's Jisoo have taken on the lead roles of Jae Yoon and Young Joo respectively.
Fans have taken to the internet to express their excitement towards the poster.
"Oh my god they are so cute," said one fan.
"me liking every twt with the newtopia teaser," said another.
"ITS REAL NEWTOPIA IS REAL AND THEY LOOK SO GOOD," commented another.
More reactions read:
"i need newtopia now! i need them to promote it everywhere! I WANT TO SEE JISOO AND PARK JEONGMIN PROMOTE TOGETHER EVERYWHERE!" reacted one fan.
"Gonna sleep soundly tonight knowing newtopia is not just a figment of my imagination," reacted another.
"They look so cute." Commented one fan.
Newtopia: More about the cast
Kim Ji-soo aka Jisoo is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, which debuted under YG Entertainment. Beyond her music career, she began acting with a cameo in The Producers and later took on her first leading role in the series Snowdrop.
Jisoo released her debut single album Me, which became the best-selling album by a female soloist in South Korea, selling over a million copies. Its lead single, "Flower," achieved commercial success, ranking high on the Billboard Global 200 and the Circle Digital Chart while setting records for a Korean female soloist on the Canadian Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
She also founded her own label, Blissoo.
Jisoo has received multiple accolades over the years, including Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards, a Circle Chart Music Award, and the Seoul International Drama Award for Outstanding Korean Actress.
She is the most-followed Korean actress on Instagram and is widely recognized for her influence in fashion as a global ambassador for Dior.
Park Jeong-min is a South Korean actor, writer, and book publisher, widely regarded as a prolific figure in Chungmu-ro. He has earned critical acclaim for his performances in notable films such as Bleak Night, Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, Keys to the Heart, Deliver Us from Evil, and Smugglers.
In addition to his acting career, Park has made a name for himself as a writer, with his book A Useful Person becoming a bestseller. He is also involved in book publishing, showcasing his versatility across creative fields.