Blackpink’s Jisoo to Star in Korean Zombie Series ‘Newtopia’
Blackpink's Jisoo stars in the zombie series 'Newtopia,' expected to release in 2025. Created by Coupang Play and co-scripted by Han Jin-won and Ji Ho-jin.
Jisoo from the renowned group Blackpink is taking the lead in 'Newtopia,' a new Korean zombie series produced by Coupang Play. She will star alongside Park Jung-min as they navigate a zombie-infested Seoul to reunite with each other.
The series boasts an impressive writing team, including Han Jin-won, known for co-writing the Oscar-winning film 'Parasite,' and Ji Ho-jin, who scripted 'A Shop for Killers' on Disney+. It's the TV directing debut of Yoon Sung-hyun, famed for his film 'Bleak Night' and thriller 'Time to Hunt.'
Filming for 'Newtopia' has already been completed, and the show is expected to be released at some point in 2025. Previously titled 'Influenza,' the story unfolds with Park's character first encountering the zombie menace during his military service while Jisoo's character awaits his return.