• Red Velvet management is terrible, Seulgi shares Pre-Comeback Preparation “Only eat the same food for 5 days”

    Red Velvet's Seulgi has given fans a glimpse into her intense pre-comeback routine.

    On the 21st, Seulgi uploaded a video titled 'Exercise.. Diet.. Management… and Red Velvet Comeback' on her YouTube channel, Hi Seulgi.

    In the video, Seulgi talked about preparing for Red Velvet's comeback. After a busy day of schedules and shoots, she discussed the challenges of staying disciplined with food. "There were a lot of delicious foods on set recently. It's important to eat to keep up your energy, but I'm being cautious and trying to keep it simple," she explained.

    Opting for simplicity, Seulgi raided her fridge. She whipped up a dish of grilled tofu and enoki mushrooms seasoned to perfection, enjoying the straightforward flavors.

    The video also showcased her rigorous workout regimen. Seulgi demonstrated intense exercises at the gym, focusing on strength training with kettlebells, squats, abdominal workouts, lunges, and more.

    Opening up about her diet strategy, Seulgi revealed, "I ate the same food for 5 days as part of my management routine. I had poke for lunch and tuna with seaweed and rice for dinner, along with a side dish. Just sticking to this, I managed to lose 2kg," surprising her audience with her dedication.

    To maintain variety and ensure she gets all necessary nutrients, Seulgi carefully included different healthy meals like beef and vegetable stew and cabbage tuna rice bowls.

    She expressed particular satisfaction with the cabbage tuna rice bowl, saying, "Eating like this makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself. Even with just one cabbage, I feel nourished."

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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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