Director Yoon explained the series title"Newtopia"during the event.
“Initially, I thought, What does this mean?
but the more I reflected, the more fitting it seemed.
Jaeyoon and Youngjoo face real-world struggles like military service, employment, and relationships.
Yet, in the disaster scenario, all these worries lose meaning, creating a different realm of concerns.
Its ironic that in such despair, a small hope emerges, and I found this perspective refreshing.”
The series focuses on portraying zombies in a novel way.
“Recently, many zombie stories have leaned heavily into fear,“Yoon said.
“I wanted to return to a time when zombies were quirky and humorous.
This retro approach, combined with todays sensibilities, felt like it could offer a unique viewing experience.
This is Jisoos second lead acting role after the 2021JTBCdramaSnowdrop.
When asked about her growing career as an actress, she admitted feeling pressure but welcomed the attention.
“The support motivates me to do better.
Jisoo also spoke about the encouragement she received from her BLACKPINK membersJennie,Rose, andLisa.
Their encouragement made me even more determined to do well in Newtopia.
I hope the series achieves great results and makes them proud,“she said.
She added that this family-like relationship gave her strength during filming.
Park Jung Min praised Jisoos dedication.
“Jisoo surprised us all with her stamina and positivity on set,“he said.
Director Yoon also remarked on her exceptional physical endurance, comparing her to actors renowned for their fitness.
“Her energy was unmatchedit was truly impressive.”
Park Jung Min also shared a heartfelt story about his admiration for BLACKPINK.
I got them throughKim Go Euna while back.
Jisoo was equally touched by Parks efforts during filming.
Park humbly added,“It was possible because the set was close to my home.
Park Jung Min gained weight for the role of Jaeyoon, embodying a reliable soldier leading his comrades.
“While the director didnt ask for it, I felt the character needed a sturdy appearance.
Meanwhile, Parks Jaeyoon is joined byIm Sung JaeandKim Joon Han.
The teams support meant everything.”
Despite the grim backdrop, humor permeated the production.
Newtopiabalances the terror of a zombie apocalypse with poignant human connections.
Its unique blend of humor, visual storytelling, and heartfelt performances is set to captivate viewers.
Fans of BLACKPINK are particularly excited to see Jisoo showcase her acting talents alongside seasoned actor Park Jung Min.
Check out the full trailer for the first episode below, and stay tuned for further updates!
