• Kim Da Mi Burst Into Laughter While Filming The Kissing Scene With Choi Woo Sik In “Our Beloved Summer”

    A behind-the-scenes video showing Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi acting out a kiss scene in the drama “Our Beloved Summer” has been released, drawing laughter from netizens.

    On December 29th, a video titled “Choi Woo Sik ❤ Kim Dami Behind the Kiss Scene” was posted on the YouTube channel “Sbs Catch”. In the video is the behind-the-scene story of Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi’s 3-set of fresh, romantic, and sweet kisses.

    In particular, netizens responded to the behind-the-scenes of the kiss scene aired on the 28th.  In this episode, Choi Woong (Choi Woo Sik) and Guk Yeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) went on an unexpected trip. The two are confused as familiar emotions keep coming out at an unfamiliar place.

    Meanwhile, Choi Woong appeared through the sudden rain, kissed Kook Yeon Soo and ignited their second romance. The atmosphere on the set is really warm. The two of them seem to have practiced over and over again to get the best out of this scene.

    When the kissing scene began, the two suddenly turned into serious mode.  The shooting continued again in the rain that fell like a pole. Kim Da Mi gave a serious line to Choi Woo Sik, who was holding an umbrella, saying, “Should I pass by or be here?

    But Kim Da Mi soon burst into laughter, saying, “Oh, I’m sorry.” The reason Kim Da Mi couldn’t hold back her laughter was because of Choi Woo Shik’s appearance. Choi Woo Sik showed up only from behind with an umbrella on Kim Da Mi. He found out that he was getting all the rain. When he turned around and looked at the camera, Cho Soo Sik had his eyes closed tightly and had a puppy-like face in the rain, drawing laughter.

    After that, the two showed a perfect kiss scene with overflowing emotions. Netizens who saw this reacted enthusiastically, such as “How can you not smile”, “Really cute”, “Cute but funny”,etc.

    You can check the contents from 4 minutes 4 seconds of the video below.

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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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