• 6 K-Pop Comebacks In April That You Won’t Want To Miss

    A fresh breeze is blowing in the music industry in the coming of spring.

    This is because in April, a large number of singers who appear to the public after a long time will make a comeback.

    This April's comeback lineup consists of a variety of singers, from mid-level singers who have been debuting for over 10 years to rookies.

    They are expected to captivate both the ears and hearts of the public with their fresh and new songs, and they are expected to compete in the bloody music charts.

    Let's meet the 6 singers who are raising the fans' expectations to the highest level by foretelling their comeback after a long time.

    BIGBANG

    After about 4 years since 'Flower Road', BIGBANG is returning as a four-member group.

    BIGBANG is scheduled to make a comeback on April 5.

    BIGBANG members each posted a teaser photo on their Instagram, looking forward to their comeback.

    It is noteworthy what kind of song they will catch the public's ears with this time, who have a lot of hit songs such as 'Lies', 'Last Farewell', and 'Bang Bang Bang'.

    Hong Jin Young

    Trot queen Hong Jin Young is also making a comeback after 1 year and 5 months.

    Hong Jin Young made her name known as 'Love Battery' and has been active in various hit songs such as 'Thumbs Up'.

    Hong Jin Young finished recording all the new songs in March.

    When they heard the news that she was coming back to the public after a long time, the fans were very happy.

    SHINee's Onew

    SHINee's famous vocalist Onew is preparing a sound source with the goal of making a comeback in April.

    This is the first comeback in about 3 years and 4 months since the 1st mini album 'Blue' in December 2018.

    Onew posted a picture of him practicing dancing on his Instagram, implying his comeback with a dance song.

    Boasting a unique tone and overwhelming singing ability, it is expected that he will show a different charm this spring.

    EXO's Suho

    EXO's leader Suho is also scheduled to make a comeback with the release of his second mini-album 'Grey Suit' on April 4.

    The album contains 6 songs where you can meet Suho's sweet vocals and warm emotions.

    It has been about two years since the release of the first mini-album 'Self-Portrait' in March 2020.

    Fans are looking forward to the news that Suho, who was discharged from military service in February, will release an album as soon as he is discharged.

    DKZ

    Dongkiz, to which Park Jae Chan belongs, who played an active role in the original Watcha drama 'Semantic Error', is making a comeback after changing the name to DKZ.

    In addition, Wondae, an existing member, withdrew and 3 new members were recruited to form a six-member group.

    With the success of 'Semantic Error', interest in DKZ is also increasing.

    While DKZ's songs are going backward on the music charts, interest in this new song is gathering.

    Dreamcatcher

    Girl group Dreamcatcher also breaks a hiatus after about 1 year and 3 months to find fans.

    Dreamcatcher will make a comeback with a full-length album in April.

    Dreamcatcher is gaining great popularity among global fans by showing off a unique concept and splendid group dance.

    Attention is focused on what kind of song Dreamcatcher will present this time and capture the ears of fans.

  • 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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