• ATEEZ Drops Remix Audio for ‘WORK Part 3’ from Mini Album

    ATEEZ has treated fans to a new remix audio for their latest track, ‘WORK’. The group released ‘WORK Part 3 - ATEEZ X Eden Iris’ today (12th) on various online music platforms.

    ‘WORK Part 3 - ATEEZ X Eden Iris’ is the second remix audio of the title track ‘WORK’ from their 10th mini-album, ‘Golden Hour: Part 1’. By releasing remix audios, ATEEZ is allowing fans to enjoy ‘WORK’ in various ways.

    This remix features ATEEZ and Eden Iris, who have a long history of musical harmony. It infuses a Latin vibe with intense and rich colors into the original’s charming melody.

    The track incorporates rhythmic drum beats and Latin-inspired melodies, evoking special emotions.

    Earlier, ATEEZ unveiled ‘WORK Part 2 - ATEEZ X Don Diablo’, collaborating with Don Diablo, a prominent figure in the EDM scene and a global artist.

    The involvement of ‘Daniel’, a producer from ‘E2W GROUP’, who facilitated the collaboration between ATEEZ and Don Diablo, garnered attention during the production of this track.

    ATEEZ’s title track ‘WORK’ from their 10th mini-album has secured top spots on various global charts, including the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, iTunes Top Songs chart in 25 countries, Bugs real-time chart, and 2nd place on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart.

    Additionally, ATEEZ has won trophies on music shows both domestically and internationally with ‘WORK’.

    Notably, the ‘WORK’ challenge, participated in by various artists including NewJeansHanni and Daniel, Stray KidsChangbin, ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Kyubin, To1’s Jihun, Jay Park, and former baseball player Yoo Heegwan, gained significant attention online. Soccer player Travis Kelsey even shared ‘WORK’ on his SNS account, creating a buzz.

    Meanwhile, ATEEZ is set to headline the main stage at the ‘Mawazine’ festival in Rabat, Morocco on June 23rd (local time).

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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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