• "Her transformation is really inspiring" SISTAR's Soyou Stuns Fans with Her Mind-Blowing Weight Loss Journey

    She turned away from the path to being fat.


    Soyou used to be in SISTAR, which is one of the most famous second-generation K-Pop girl groups.

    Recently, she shocked her fans with how much she had changed physically.

    Soyou was often praised for her amazing body proportions back when she was promoting with SISTAR. She not only had a great hourglass shape, but her toned muscles also gave her a look of athletic grace.

    During the pandemic, though, it was hard for the singer to stay fit and keep her body in shape. Soyou shared with her fans on YouTube in 2021 that she had hit her heaviest weight ever, which was 62.4 kg.

    She shared pictures of her body and said that she had been told she had mild obesity.

    But when her body changed in a way she hadn't expected, the star was determined to get back to her old shape.

    She lost a lot of weight by watching what she ate and going to the gym in just six weeks. She did, however, warn fans that her diet and workout plan were made for her body and that simply following it won't help them.

    Her body was changing quickly, and in an editorial in the June issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, she showed off her increased confidence.

    But it seems like Soyou didn't stop when she lost the weight she had gained back then. In her most recent Instagram post, the singer posed naked to show off her well-toned abs. She wrote "Just wait until Summer" under it.

    Fans were, of course, blown away by her post.

    "I'm looking forward ??"
    "Those abs are on fire!"
    But some people thought that her comment might be a hint at SISTAR's long-awaited comeback. They are still called the "Summer Queens" of Korea, after all.

    Soyou is ready to set fire to this Summer, whether it's a hint at new songs or just a celebration of her own body.

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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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