• Korean Netizens Voted “Snowdrop” The Worst K-Drama of 2021

    According to Korean netizens, ‘Snowdrop’ is the worst drama of 2021.

    2021 saw the release of many great K-dramas, but there were also dramas that ended up getting negative reviews.

    The viewers obviously have personal and subjective preferences, but there are a few dramas that were involved in serious controversy and faced backlash from the majority of the Korean public. 

    Recently, a netizen posted on Theqoo and pointed out Snowdrop as the worst drama of 2021. In the comments, many other Korean netizens agree with OP, claiming that Snowdrop should have not been broadcast because of its historical distortion. 

    It is known that at the time of its release, “Snowdrop” was strongly criticized. A petition with more than 300,000 signatures was sent to the Blue House asking to ban this product for allegedly distorting history. Contrary to public expectations, the producer decided to air 3 episodes a week instead of 2 as planned, and at the same time ensured the drama’s content would have no negative elements.  On the other hand, Jisoo‘s acting ability also creates a negative effect as she lacks basic skills.

    Netizens comments: 

    Seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Snowdrop is the worst drama that shouldn’t have been aired
    It will still be the worst in 100 years
    Just looking at the poster makes me go crazy
    Only 2021? Even if 100 years have passed, it will still be the worst drama ever
    I hate that cast
    The worst of the 21st century..
    I can’t believe this drama is still airing, they are so shameless
    Not only in 2021, but in drama historyㅋㅋㅋ
    It’s just the worst in Korean drama history

    However, some others still defend Snowdrop:

    Only 5 episodes have been aired and there are 11 more. It’s clear that netizens hate this product.
    This drama is so good, I’m looking forward to it.
    Jisoo’s acting skills are quite good considering she is just a rookie. There are a ton of bad actors, who’ve been in the industry for years, out there.  Why be so strict with a rookie actor?

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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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