• Actor Lee Jang Woo Opens Up About Marriage Plans with Longtime Girlfriend Jo Hye Won

    Lee Jang Woo, the renowned actor, recently made headlines by opening up about his plans to marry his girlfriend of six years, Jo Hye Won.

    In a recent episode on Kian84's YouTube channel 'Life 84', Lee Jang Woo reflected on their relationship and expressed, "We've been dating for 6 years. The surprising thing is that my energy has definitely improved since we started dating."

    He confessed his eagerness to start a family, stating, "I really want to get married," and revealed his aspirations for a large family.

    This revelation comes after Lee Jang Woo hinted at marriage during the '2023 MBC Entertainment Awards' last year.

    He expressed his love for Jo Hye Won and mentioned the possibility of delaying marriage due to her busy schedule. Further discussing the topic, Lee Jang Woo shared insights from his father, who emphasized the importance of marriage and happiness, urging him not to hesitate.

    Speculation about their impending marriage has been circulating since the beginning of the year. Lee Jang Woo and Jo Hye Won, who met on the set of KBS2's 'My Only One', have been open about their relationship since confirming it in June last year.

    The couple has shared moments together on various platforms, from YouTube channels to baseball stadiums, showcasing their affection for each other.

    While Lee Jang Woo has expressed his desire to start a family, he also grapples with the dilemma of balancing personal life with his career.

    Despite his eagerness to settle down, he remains committed to his work, reflecting on his priorities during a press conference commemorating the 10th anniversary of MBC's 'I Live Alone'.

    As the anticipation builds, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from Lee Jang Woo and Jo Hye Won as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.

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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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