• Fans Aren't Happy Over HyunA's Plan of Marrying Boyfriend Yong Jun Hyung Amid Scandal, "Ruining her career like this"

    Could there be another love like this? Singer HyunA (31) is marrying her boyfriend Yong Jun Hyung (34), even though he's involved in the Jung Joon-young hidden camera scandal. Their love story is facing a lot of criticism from fans.

    HyunA is known for her public relationships. In 2018, she admitted to dating Pentagon’s Dawn (29), which led to both of them being kicked out of Cube Entertainment. They were together for six years, sharing duet songs, appearing on variety shows, posting cute couple photos, and even a diamond proposal.

    After breaking up with Dawn, HyunA started dating Yong Jun Hyung a year and two months later, and she announced it herself. But this relationship is more dramatic because of Yong Jun-hyung’s involvement in the Burning Sun scandal. Although he wasn't in the infamous group chat, he admitted to receiving illegal videos from Yong Jun Hyung in private messages, which caused a lot of anger.

    Yong Jun Hyung first denied it, saying, "I didn't film or share any illegal videos. I'm friends with Yong Jun Hyung, but I feel wronged to be blamed because of our friendship." Later, he admitted, "After drinking with Yong Jun Hyung in late 2015, I got an illegal video from him the next day and watched it. I had inappropriate conversations about it," which led to his exit from the group Highlight (formerly BEAST).

    Yong Jun Hyung came back as a solo artist in 2022, saying, "I was not in any group chat," which made people angry again.

    HyunA kept her relationship with Yong Jun Hyung public despite the negative reactions. Recently, the Burning Sun scandal came up again, bringing more criticism to HyunA.

    Yong Jun Hyung finally explained last month, "I got a video through a private message and didn't know what it was before watching it. I could have said, 'Stop, this is wrong,' but I didn't. I was never in any group chat and not involved in the incidents." He added, "The media and people have labeled me as involved in the incident, but I hoped it would pass. Even though it may hurt me, I will endure it. Please don't hurt my loved ones and fans."

    However, his comments didn't help, and the couple is now seen as 'unpopular.'

    HyunA announced her marriage to Yong Jun Hyung, showing her support despite the backlash. Known for her 'girl crush' charm and large female fan base, HyunA's social media is now full of critical comments like, "Dating was shocking enough, but marriage? Is she planning to retire?" "Marrying such a terrible man is unthinkable," "They really are a perfect match," and "Ruining her career like this."

    Despite the controversy, HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung plan to have an outdoor wedding on October 11 at Samcheonggak in Seoul. HyunA is standing by Yong Jun Hyung, who has been her support during tough times.

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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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