• ENHYPEN's "DARK BLOOD" Trailer Actress Goes Viral for Her Striking Resemblance to Jun Ji Hyun and NewJeans' Minji

    The K-pop group ENHYPEN has released a new album concept trailer that is like a movie. In particular, there is a lot of interest in the identity of the actress who appears as the female lead in the video since it was released.

    On May 1st, ENHYPEN's official social media channels unveiled the concept trailer for their mini 4th album, "DARK BLOOD." This concept trailer is a video that depicts the story of "DARK BLOOD" as ENHYPEN's unique fantasy.

    The trailer begins with a girl trapped in a car and calling for help. Then, it shows Sunghoon riding a horse and having a duel with a rider on a motorcycle, ultimately defeating him with a sword.

    Sunghoon is then subdued in a fierce battle with the other members. At this point, the tension is heightened as the girl bites Jay's neck.

    The video ends with a poetic narration, and the final scene shows Sunghoon whispering, "Bite me!" and offering his neck to the girl, leaving a strong impression.

    In particular, fans are paying attention to the actress who appears as the female lead in the video. She is a model named Park Ji Won, who has shown her charm to the Z-generation in commercials for Shinhan Card and McDonald's.

    Fans are leaving comments online, saying things like "She looks just like Jun Ji Hyun," "She's like a mix of Jun Ji Hyun and NewJeans' Minji," and "She looks so similar that I was surprised."

    ENHYPEN has always presented unique concepts and storytelling in their albums, and they have now released a concept trailer that evokes the feeling of a fantasy movie. Fans are curious about what kind of story "DARK BLOOD" will tell.

    ENHYPEN will make their comeback on May 22 with their mini 4th album, "DARK BLOOD."

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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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