• Park Eun Bin Decorates the Cover of The Star’s 100th Issue

    One of the hottest stars at the moment, Park Eun Bin has been chosen to be the cover model for the 100th issue of fashion magazine, “The Star

    Park Eun Bin recently posed for a pictorial and sat down for an interview for “The Star” special 100th edition. Through this pictorial, Park Eun Bin talks about her popular drama character, Lee Hwi. Park Eun Bin played Lee Hwi in the recently concluded KBS drama, “The King's Affection.”

    Lee Hwi’s character is as white as the snow and her eyes are as cold as the ice and she has a dignity that cannot be reached. She keeps a poker face and lets no one easily come closer to her because she is a fake crown prince living the life of her brother.

    Park Eun Bin shared, “From the moment I decided to appear in the role, I was convinced that it would become a precious work that I will never see again. It feels good to receive a lot of love and I am grateful”. She added, “I wanted my character ‘Lee Hwi’ to be reflected as just one person regardless of gender. Since I haven't play the role of Crown Prince and King, I did my best and I have no regrets. It was a work that made me feel so many things”.

    When asked about the criteria for choosing a work to Park Eun Bin, who grew up as a 'Drama Box Office Queen', she said, "I want to do a work that I wanted to do and I am able to do my best. I want to experience many people”.

    Then, when asked about what acting is to Park Eun Bin, she answered, “The process of sublimation. Sometimes the choosing process is not clear. As a human Park Eun Bin, I feel what I cannot do through acting. So when I am acting, I feel more fun and free.” She added, “Acting is my communication method. Of course, I sometimes feel tired, but through acting I regain my energy”.

    Furthermore, Park Eun Bin showed off her strong presence under the theme of 'KING VS QUEEN'. A reversal charm that had not been shown before, crossing between kings and queens, such as wearing a tiara and looking at the camera or posing in a manic suit. In particular, this pictorial of Park Eun Bin is known as the first cover of her life. In addition, she was selected as the cover model for the 100th issue of 'The Star', adding meaning to it.

    She said, "Thank you for choosing me. It's my first time doing a cover and being part of 100th Issue was already meaningful."

    Also, she also talks about her everyday routine, she said, "My routine is home, the filming set, and again going back to home. There is no life other than being a housekeeper.” She said, “I work outside, so my time at home is not stuffy, and it is very important and necessary. It doesn't change much," she said with a laugh.

    Finally, “I am really happy now. She said, "I am not sad and I am doing well. I hope that everyone will be healthy, happy and safe in 2022."

    Park Eun Bin's charismatic fashion pictorial and candid interview can be found in the January issue of The Star (released on December 30).

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  • Is Jisoo’s Acting the Main Problem in "Newtopia"? - Here's Why Fans Are Worried About the New Zombie Series

    The new OTT series Newtopia has faced mixed reactions, with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo's acting and a slow storyline making viewers question if the show can survive.

    Released on the 7th, Newtopia on Coupang Play promised to offer something fresh in the K-zombie genre. The drama follows an unlikely couple, Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung Min), a late-blooming soldier, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they fight to survive in a zombie-infested Seoul.

    The mix of zombies and romantic comedy sounded like an interesting twist, but the show hasn’t exactly hit the mark.

    Jisoo’s second lead role after Snowdrop in 2021 was highly anticipated. But many fans and critics have been concerned about her acting, especially after she received some backlash for her unclear pronunciation and awkward expressions in her previous project.

    Director Yoon Sung-hyun, aware of the concerns, said at the press preview, “Since Jisoo hadn’t acted for a long time after her last project, I was also initially worried, thinking, ‘Will she be okay?’ But Jisoo dedicated herself, doing script readings four days a week. She worked hard, and as a result, I had no doubts or difficulties. By episode 8, you'll feel that only Jisoo could have portrayed Young-joo. She did an amazing job.”

    Despite his words of praise, Jisoo’s performance still left fans worried. While she showed some improvement, her portrayal of Young-joo seemed inconsistent, lacking the calmness expected from the character. However, her "girl crush" image, with her background as a "campus goddess," did add some intrigue to her role.

    The main issue, however, wasn’t just Jisoo's acting. Newtopia also struggled with its pacing. While other recent hits like Trauma Center or Trigger grab attention right from the start, Newtopia spent too much time in the first episode on Jae-yoon’s military life and Young-joo’s personal struggles, making it feel like a waste of time. The show failed to showcase the humor and zombie elements it promised, leaving many viewers unimpressed.

    On top of that, some characters came off as annoying, like Jae-yoon’s colleague, Line Ho (Im Seong Jae), and the "unlikable" senior character Seojin-wook (played by Kang Young Seok). Even Park Jung-min didn’t do much to help the show move along, making the 57-minute episode feel even longer.

    Thankfully, the show picked up pace in episode 2, finally diving into the zombie chaos. But will that be enough to save Newtopia? With the first episode still fresh in fans’ minds, the jury’s still out on whether this K-zombie drama can find its footing and deliver the thrills viewers are hoping for.

    The remaining six episodes of Newtopia will air every Friday at 8 PM, with one episode released per week. Stay tuned to see if the series can bounce back!

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