Jisoo Shares Her Motivation for Joining 'Newtopia' at Press Conference

On January 7, a press conference for the Coupang Play series 'Newtopia' was held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, where actress Jisoo posed for photos. 'Newtopia' tells the story of a soldier, Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung-min), and his girlfriend, Young-joo (played by Jisoo), as they race towards each other through a zombie-infested Seoul. The series is set to premiere on February 7. During the event, Jisoo explained her reasons for joining the project, stating, "I felt that a new kind of zombie story was being created, and the character was very appealing to me." Directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, known for films like 'The Witness' and 'Time to Hunt', 'Newtopia' promises a fresh take on the zombie genre. In December 2023, Jisoo renewed her contract with YG Entertainment for full group activities with BLACKPINK and established her own label, 'Blissoo', signaling her commitment to pursuing acting. Transforming into the bold character Young-joo, she remarked, "Having watched many zombie films, I found the script of 'Newtopia' to be vibrant with various events beyond just the zombie crisis. The character of Young-joo was captivating, and working with director Yoon Sung-hyun and senior actor Park Jung-min made me eager to participate without hesitation." The Coupang Play series 'Newtopia' will debut on February 7 at 8 PM.