• Actor Nam Joo Hyuk Talks About His Ideal Type, 'I like someone who can communicate well'

    Actor Nam Joo Hyuk, who plays reporter Baek Yi Jin in tvN's 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One', is showing a passionate performance.

    He is making the hearts of many women flutter with his handsome face and extraordinary physical abilities.

    As a result, Nam Joo Hyuk's ideal type naturally emerged as a concern for many people.

    However, Nam Joo Hyuk has revealed a somewhat unexpected ideal type in the past, which draws attention.

    In 2014, while Nam Joo Hyuk was appearing on tvN's 'The Idle Mermaid', he had an interview with AtStyle.

    On this day, Nam Joo Hyuk was asked about his ideal type, and he rushed to say, "I like people who can communicate well."

    Then, he said, "I like a woman who is round when I only look at her looks".

    I thought that Nam Joo Hyuk, who was a model, had a slim woman with a similar feeling as his ideal type, but it wasn't.

    Then, Nam Joo Hyuk added, "If you look at him as a celebrity, he has the same style as Park Soo-jin," making him nod his head.

    In addition, Nam Joo Hyuk revealed his ideal type in an interview at the end of MBC's 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. 

    Nam Joo Hyuk said that his ideal type is someone who can rely on him, give him advice, and give him strength in his work.

  • 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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