• Lee Se Young Shared She Was Supposed To Reveal A Little Part Of Her Skin In Her Bed Scene With Lee Jun Ho In ‘The Red Sleeve’

    Actress Lee Se Young unraveled the behind-the-scenes stories from MBC’s “The Red Sleeve”, including the bed scene. 

    On January 4th, Lee Se Young joined an ending interview for MBC’s “The Red Sleeve.”

    Earlier, on a radio program, Lee Se Young has forewarned the audience about a 19-rated romantic bed scene between her and Lee Jun Ho. However, in the actual broadcast, viewers were disappointed with the mild scene. In response, Lee Se Young explained, “I told the audience beforehand for greater expectations and attention.”

    The actress said, “According to the original script, the bed scene was described to be Lee San (Lee Jun Ho) kissing the letter ‘Ming’ on the back of Deok Im (Lee Se Young)’s shoulder. Deok Im was supposed to reveal a little part of her skin”, adding, “However, the director said the scene was filmed beautifully enough without that detail, so she decided to remove the part. I’m satisfied with the final result, but I think fans were a bit disappointed.”

    When Lee Se Young was asked about the chemistry with her co-star Jun Ho, she gave many compliments about him, saying, “The reason why ‘My House’ Jun Ho is so famous seems to be his sexy and manly charms. Although King Jeong-jo Lee San played by Jun Ho has a fatal charisma, I think the way he is so serious, sincere, and hard-working has doubled his charm. He’s a very attractive actor. It would be nice if we could meet each other again in a drama about modern times. We have also made a promise.”

    The Red Sleeve” started with a 5.7% rating and ended with 17.4%. When asked how she felt about achieving her target viewership ratings of 15%, Lee Se Young said, “It’s like a dream. I’m so grateful and happy.” As for the New Year’s plan, the actor shared that wanted to be able to “eat well, work well, and rest well.” She added, “Even though they’re the most basic, I couldn’t try my best to do these three things last year. I want to become a perfect and healthy person myself.”

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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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