• Jin Ki Joo Shares Struggles with Health During 'Uncle Samsik' Filming, "Survived on 30-Day Supply of Medicine"

    Actress Jin Ki Joo opened up about her challenging experience while filming 'Uncle Samsik,' revealing that she relied on a 30-day supply of medicine to cope.

    On the morning of the 25th, Jin Ki Joo sat down for an interview at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, to talk about the end of the Disney+ series 'Uncle Samsik.' She shared her thoughts and experiences with the local press.

    'Uncle Samsik' is a drama about Uncle Samsik (Song Kang Ho), who manages to secure three meals a day even during wartime, and Kim San (Byun Yo Han), an elite young man who dreams of a country where everyone can eat well and live well despite the chaos. The series, Song Kang Ho's first drama, premiered last month and ran for 16 episodes.

    In the series, Jin Ki Joo played Joo Yeo-jin, Kim San's lover. Joo Yeo-jin, the daughter of an opposition politician, is a character with a strong personality and cold rationality. Jin Ki Joo's performance received high praise from viewers worldwide.

    Despite the acclaim, Jin Ki Joo faced significant stress during production. She revealed, "It's my sad routine, but before filming, I tour hospitals to get medication for when symptoms appear. I get a 30-day supply of medicine from an internal medicine clinic. I often have stomach issues. This happens with every project. I eat well, but my stomach constantly hurts and twists. If I don't eat, it gets twice or three times worse, so I try to eat even if it's difficult."

    Jin Ki Joo also shared that during her college entrance exams, she frequently visited internal medicine clinics and took medication.

    She mentioned, "I think it's a bad habit. It affects my health. Stress from worries manifests as physical symptoms. I hope this changes with time."

    Despite these challenges, Jin Ki Joo emphasized the significance of 'Uncle Samsik' in her acting career.

    She said, "It's a very meaningful moment in my acting life. It makes me very happy. Although I take medicine, I'm healthy. I've learned a lot and feel very proud. I loved being on such a professional set. Watching my colleagues and seniors was very inspiring. This project is extremely precious and valuable to me."

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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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