• “Tomorrow” Actors Are Completely in Sync With Original Webtoon Characters

    In general, “Tomorrow” constructs the character design extremely closely to the original. However, the film still adds a few minor aspects to reflect reality.

    With the arrival of a slew of huge blockbusters, the Korean television racetrack is becoming increasingly crowded. The newly released fantasy blockbuster, “Tomorrow”, adapted from the webtoon, has piqued the interest of the audience.

    In addition to the great substance, the actors' "teaching" persona pleased the audience in “Tomorrow”. Let's compare the shape of the characters in the series to the shape of the characters in the comic!

    Kim Hee Sun as Goo Ryun

    Goo Ryun is most likely the character with the most resemblance to the webtoon.

    Goo Ryun is very similar to the webtoon, from pink colored hair to exquisite, fine, smooth fashion.

    However, given the age of this Head of Department, the image of this character in the film is somewhat more believable.

    Rowoon as Joon Woong

    In addition to Head of Department Goo Ryun, youngster Joon Woong (Rowoon) garnered numerous plaudits for his versatile acting talents in “Tomorrow”.

    Joon Woong of the film, who shares the same height and youthful features as the original, depicts the attitude of an introverted and amusing employee admirably.

    Yoon Ji On as Ryung Goo

    Ryung Goo has the most unique and distinct image among the other characters.

    If he appears serious and dignified in the original, the Deputy at “Tomorrow” has a very current hairstyle and fashion style.

    However, just as in the webtoon, Ryung Goo dislikes rookie Joon Woong in the film.

    Lee Soo Hyuk as Park Joong Gil

    Tomorrow”'s most surprising character is none other than the incredibly attractive Grim Reaper Park Joong Gil.

    In comparison to the female lead, Joong Gil's image is highly regarded since it appears that Lee Soo Hyuk performs even better than the image portrayed in the story.

    Park Joong Gil appeared infrequently, but every time he did, he made the crowd admire and praise him since his image, charisma, and voice were all highly enthusiastic.

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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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