• "It's fine with me" — Lee Yi Kyung says he doesn't mind if his girlfriend 'stays out late with a male friend'

    Actor Lee Yi Kyung opened up about his relaxed approach to relationships on the May 21 episode of the YouTube show 'Salon Drip 2', hosted by comedian Jang Do Yeon.

    Reflecting on his past, Lee Yi Kyung shared, "Experiences with romantic relationships in my 20s made me who I am today. I was passionate and often jealous, even fighting with my ex on the street."

    Jang Do Yeon asked how he has changed over the years. Lee Yi Kyung explained, "I've learned that if someone wants to leave, they'll do it no matter what. So, I don't try too hard to hold on in those situations."

    The conversation then turned to a tricky topic: what if his girlfriend stayed out overnight with male friends? Lee Yi Kyung's answer surprised many. "I'd be fine with that," he said. "If she's going to leave me, she'll leave for any reason."

    Even when asked if he’d be okay with his girlfriend staying out alone with a guy friend, Lee Yi Kyung remained unfazed. "I'd think they are close friends or have a long history. And if she has a valid reason, it's fine with me."

    Jang Do Yeon pushed further, asking if he'd be okay with his girlfriend going on a trip with a guy friend because he's busy with filming.

    Lee Yi Kyung's response? "If that's really the reason, I'll even give her my credit card for the trip," he said, surprising the host.

    Lee Yi Kyung's open and trusting attitude towards relationships has certainly got people talking!

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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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