Newtopia is the next HOT K-drama with its unique mix of survival, romance, and a chaotic zombie apocalypse. Set to premiere on February 7, 2025, make sure to add this to your watchlist ASAP to join the thrilling ride with just the right sprinkle of comedy and feels! In this article, we will dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming K-drama Newtopia!
Synopsis
Newtopia is the story of a soldier, Jae Yun, and his girlfriend, Yeon Ju, as they encounter a zombie apocalypse while dealing with the grief of their breakup. The drama happens in an air defense unit located in a high-rise building in Seoul, which gets infected as zombies break loose.
Jae Yun, once a hesitant 26-year-old trying to avoid military service, finds himself thrust into a leadership role when the zombie apocalypse hits. His journey takes him from being an insecure, heartbroken individual to a confident and courageous leader, proving that even in the face of chaos, transformation is possible.
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Meanwhile, Yeon Ju is out there facing her own battles – adulting is hard enough without zombies, right? However, as she navigates the outbreak, she discovers her strength and realizes that letting go of Jae Yun might not be what she truly wants. Together, they fight to survive the apocalypse, finding their way back to each other.
Main Cast
Jisoo as Eun Young-ro
Jisoo, a familiar face from BLACKPINK, is known not just for her angelic vocals but also for her unmatched acting skills. Her acting career started in “Snowdrop,” portraying Eun Young-ro, a university student caught in an intense turmoil between politics and campus life. Now, Jisoo is ready to steal our hearts again as Yeon Ju, the relatable and determined girlfriend we’ll all be rooting for in this zom-com. But it’s not just Newtopia that she has on the acting front this year. Jisoo is starring in the upcoming movie “The Omniscient Reader” with Lee Min-Ho and Ahn Hyo-Seop.
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Park Jeong-min as Jae Yun
Opposite Jisoo is the incredibly talented Park Jeong-min, who’s set to play Jae Yun. Known for his gripping performances in Bleak Night, Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet, and Deliver Us From Evil, he is ready to show us a whole new side as a soldier fighting both zombies and his inner demons. Oh, and did we mention he’s also a best-selling author? Talk about overachiever vibes!
Production Details
The well-known production team Bound Entertainment and Billion Plus teamed up to bring Han Sang Woon’s novel “Influenza” to life. Yoon Sang Hyun, known for his amazing work in Bleak Night and Time to Hunt, is the director of Newtopia. The writers are Han Jin-won, renowned co-writer of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite” and Jin Ho-Jin who wrote “A Shop For Killers.”
With a star-studded cast and top-notch production team, it’s bound to be a masterpiece.
First view
The teaser portrays Park Jeong-min and Jisoo’s struggle to unite amidst the chaotic zombie outbreak. The two characters are desperate to find each other, especially after a breakup without a proper closure.
Conclusion
Whether you’re here for the zombies, the romance, or just to see Jisoo and Park Jeong-min light up the screen, Newtopia promises to be worth the hype. What are you most excited about in Newtopia? The action? The zombies?
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