Mixed Responses from BLACKPINK Fans about Jisoo’s Costar in Newtopia

Coupang Play released a new video on August 17th featuring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Park Jung-min, introducing their upcoming Korean zombie series “Newtopia”set to debut in 2025.

In the video, Park Jung-min portrayed his character, Lee Jae-yoon, while Jisoo introduced herself as Kang Young-joo, the lover of Lee Jae-yoon. Both actors shared their thoughts on wrapping up the 7-month long filming process, generating excitement among viewers for the drama’s highly anticipated premiere next year.

Upon the release of the video, BLACKPINK fans wasted no time in searching for details about Jisoo’s costar, Park Jung-min. Known for his exceptional performances in hit dramas and movies like “Hellbound”, “The 8 Show”, and “Smugglers”, Park Jung-min has earned a reputation as a dependable and skilled actor.

Upon hearing the news of Park Jung-min and Jisoo’s collaboration in “Newtopia,”many fans were reminded of their previous romance projects and expressed their excitement for the potential chemistry between the two actors.

Despite the excitement surrounding his collaboration with Jisoo, some fans have expressed concerns about the actor’s performance in the greeting video. They noted that his expression appeared stiff and serious, which led to comparisons with Jisoo’s previous costars, including Jung Hae-in. Some fans even voiced their disappointment, stating that he should have appeared more cheerful to match Jisoo’s lively energy.