Shin Ji Yeon, who has not been active since Netflix's "Single's Inferno", delivered good news.

Shin Ji Yeon posted a photo on her Instagram on January 18th with the caption, "It's sudden, but I'm happy these days with too much love and support."

In the published photo, Shin Ji Yeon is wearing a white dress with one shoulder exposed and holding a white flower. Although the face is invisible, it attracted attention with its unique innocent atmosphere.

On this day, she said, "There were a lot of people who asked me about my current situation, but there was no way to tell the news."

She added, "If there is a video you want to see, please leave a comment." "See you soon."

When the news spread, netizens expressed their joy and showed explosive reactions.

Netizens posted on Shin Ji Yeon's Instagram, "Please take a date vlog with Sehun", "Are you dating right now? That's what I'm most curious about", "I'm waiting", "Please do a vlog at Sehun's restaurant", "I'm curious about the current situation with Sehun. " and so on.

Shin Ji Yeon gained great popularity in "Single's Inferno" for her innocent appearance, superior body, and anti-war academic background. In addition, she attracted attention by matching her as the final couple with Moon Se Hoon, who actively courted him.

Whether the two have developed into real lovers after "Single's Inferno" has not revealed any particular position on their current relationship, raising curiosity.

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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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