• NewJeans' Hyein revealed she cried as members give her a shoutout on Inkigayo, leaving fans heartbroken

    NewJeans' Hyein has made fans emotional after she revealed she cried during today's episode of SBS's Inkigayo.

    Through messages on the fan app Phoning, Hyein shared what touched her heart on today's Inkigayo. It was a surprise answer during an interview that moved her deeply.

    Hyein said on Phoning, "Bunnies, I watched Inkigayo today and started crying. My unnies… I was so moved. They said I’m the sweetest. I was in the dorm watching, and then they mentioned me… seriously!"

    The emotional moment happened when the other NewJeans members were asked who they thought was the sweetest among them, in reference to their new song “How Sweet.” All four members, without Hyein there, pointed to the camera and said “Hyein” without any hesitation.

    Even though it seemed like a small gesture, it showed how much the girls love each other.

    Hyein has been missing from several NewJeans performances recently because of a foot injury. On May 7, it was announced that she had a microfracture in her foot. She’s taking a break to fully recover and has been advised not to perform for a while.

    Fans have been worried and missing her on stage. The other members have shown their love and support for Hyein. The sweet moment on Inkigayo made fans love her even more and it has become a hot topic online, with one post about it getting over 36,000 views and more than 140 comments.

    Fans are eagerly waiting for Hyein to come back on stage. Until then, they continue to send their love and best wishes, hoping she gets better soon.

    Netizens comments included:

    ”Get well soon princess Hyein. I wish you a speedy recovery.”

    “I wish a speedy recovery.Complete healing may take time”

    “Get well soon my Hyein”

    “Get well soon wuri maknae princess Hyein ❤️ We all miss you so so much.”

    “My giant baby :((”

    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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