• aespa’s Karina Almost Gave Fans a Heart Attack After Posting Photos of Herself in a Sexy Black Bikini

    Karina, a member of the K-pop group aespa, proudly showcased her enviable bikini body during her trip to Hội An, Vietnam.

    On June 18th, Karina treated her fans to a glimpse of her recent adventures by sharing some stunning photos on her personal social media account. The pictures featured her in a swimsuit, basking in the beauty of a Vietnamese swimming pool.

    With her mesmerizing visuals and perfectly sculpted physique, Karina effortlessly captured the attention of viewers.

    Her charisma shone through, accentuated by her elegant jawline. Notably, her flawless figure served as a source of inspiration for many netizens, igniting their desire to pursue fitness goals.

    Alongside her personal endeavors, Karina's group aespa has been actively promoting their mini 3rd album, "My World," with the hit track "Spicy."

    In addition to their musical activities, the group is currently embarking on their first solo concert, "SYNK: HYPER LINE."

    After concluding performances in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 24th and the Tokyo Dome on August 5th-6th, aespa will embark on a journey to meet their devoted fans across 14 cities in North America and Europe.

    Netizens commented:

    "She looks so much like a drawing that it's crazy"

    "These pictures make me want to go to Vietnam. Karina's picture is worth it all by itself!"

    "F*cking beautiful"

    "She is so pretty that she looks like a drawing."

    "The second picture has been changed so much, how is she real?"

    "F*ck, she's so freaking pretty…"

    "What's up with that second picture? She's not even a real person!"

    "The last one with the other members of aespa is so cute."

    "The second picture is just graphics, right?"

    "Oh, she's too pretty!"

    "Damn, my heart is beating fast.."

    What are your thoughts?

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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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