• Netizens Can't Stop Laughing Over Zico Getting Nervous Standing Next to Tall H1-KEY Members on TV Show

    Zico appeared a bit tense standing next to the tall members of Highteen.

    On June 21st, H1-KEY appeared as guests on KBS 2TV's 'The Seasons - Zico's Artist'.

    During their performance of Block B's 'HER', Seo Yi praised, "Our youngest member is a rapper, and I was surprised at how hard Zico senior was rapping." Yell added, "He almost lost his rhythm. Until just before the rehearsal, he was out of breath."

    Zico empathized, saying, "When I perform on stage, I get really excited until the first verse starts. Then I have to take a deep breath."

    Curious about H1-KEY's height, Zico asked, "Does the group name H1-KEYmean you're all really tall?" Yell replied, "Our heights range around 171 cm. I'm the tallest at about 174 cm."

    Zico asked, "Can I check for myself?" When H1-KEY stood up, they clarified, "Today, our shoes make us a bit shorter." Nervously, Zico said to himself, "Okay, let's stand up and see," while H1-KEY cheered him on, saying, "Fighting, senior!"

    Standing side by side with H1-KEY, Zico observed the audience's reaction and remarked, "Do I look small? Wow, they're really tall."

    When asked about the challenges of being a tall group, Leena responded, "When we get hair and makeup adjustments, we always do calf raises too."

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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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