• Jang Nara admits she made the first move on her husband, who is 6 years younger than her

    Jang Nara confessed that she made the first move on her husband, who is six years younger than her.

    On the June 30th broadcast of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy', actress Jang Nara appeared as a guest.

    Shin Dong Yup joked with Jang Nara, saying, "You need to take care of your health since you married a husband six years younger. Isn’t he adorable? He was born when I was in kindergarten?"

    He added, "SBS played matchmaker for this marriage." Jang Nara explained, "I met my husband while working on the drama 'VIP.' We met there, the drama did well, and we ended up dating and getting married." She mentioned that her husband was the cinematographer.

    Jang Nara admitted she made the first move. Shin Dong Yup asked, "What made you want to get closer to him on set? What was it that captivated you?"

    Jang Nara replied, "It was clear. He was really good at his job. It was attractive. Even if it wasn't his department, he would rush to help if there were any issues or if extra hands were needed."

    Seo Jang Hoon added humorously, "We say this all the time, but there are a lot of hardworking people on set. Among them, something about him kept catching your eye. All the other cinematographers and crew members work hard too," making everyone laugh.

    Shin Dong Yup asked about her husband's appearance, "As a celebrity, who does he resemble?" Jang Nara couldn't think of a similar celebrity. When Seo Jang Hoon asked, "Does he have a certain look?" Jang Nara described, "He looks a bit like a handsome donkey."

    Jang Nara also shared how she made the first move: "After filming, there were photos taken. I sent one that was at the end of the roll and asked if he had appeared in it. He replied with a question for the first time, asking how I was doing. From then on, I told him I was doing well and enjoyed working with such great people, and that he seemed like a really nice person. Then I just confessed, 'I just like you.'"

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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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