Popular Actor Playing BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Love Interest Leaves Some Unimpressed

Months, it was announced that BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo would star in Newtopia, a zombie outbreak-themed romance K-drama.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo | DAZED Korea

Fans have eagerly awaited more details and were recently treated to first looks at the series, with images of Jisoo and her on-screen love interest, actor Park Jeong Min. Park Jeong Min may be familiar to viewers for his roles in dramas like Hellbound and The 8 Show, and multiple films like Smugglers.

Park Jeong Min | IMDB

Jisoo plays Kang Young Joo, an employee dating Lee Jae Yoon, Park Jeong Min’s character, a man who enlisted later in life and is insecure about his future.

| Coupang Play

| Coupang Play

Coupang Play recently shared a short video featuring the two stars greeting viewers ahead of the drama’s release.

기쁘고 설렜습니다💐
ㄴ <뉴토피아>가 나와서요♡✧

박정민과 지수의 깜짝 그리팅 공개!

쿠팡플레이 시리즈 <뉴토피아>
2025년 쿠팡플레이 공개 예정#뉴토피아 #Newtopia#쿠팡플레이 #Coupangplay #박정민 #지수 pic.twitter.com/c3r2s8dDzf

— 쿠팡플레이 Coupang Play (@CoupangPlay) August 17, 2024

Many were excited about the preview, especially considering the pair seemed to be dressed as their characters.

#JISOO and Park Jung-min of #NEWTOPIA series surprise greetings! 🧟‍♀️ 🤍pic.twitter.com/QIJWN373Yc

— FOREVER KIM JISOO (@ForeverKimJisoo) August 17, 2024

I know I'll get this kind of chemistry from Jisoo and Jeongmin… we'll just have to wait

Jisoo as a badass engineer and Jeongmin as a Lewser 🪖 fighting zombies 😂#NEWTOPIAonCoupangPlay#JISOO #ジス #지수 #NEWTOPIA https://t.co/onsjg4QYi4 pic.twitter.com/0svq8aUlJV

— 𓍼ֶָ֢ 🐰 (@Chusiast) August 17, 2024

OUUU ITS GETTING REAL https://t.co/K7mB5eILeR

— 𝓅𝓇𝒾🥀𐙚 (@Still_I_Rise09) August 17, 2024

However, some have expressed some negative feelings about the on-screen couple.

In many comments, netizens criticized the male actor’s behavior, wishing for him to have shown more excitement in the video. Another segment targeted Park’s looks, even attempting to compare him to Jisoo’s previous co-stars.

his lack of energy and emotions is a little concerning,, i don't think anyone is holding you hostage, hun, you can SMILE while ENCOURAGING ppl to watch your upcoming drama.
i guess i'll rlly have to watch a drama or two of his to check if he's at least giving something on-screen. https://t.co/DBrzDtq7Xb

— × kalajn saw taylor × (@leighslilsis) August 17, 2024

why he looks botched 😭 https://t.co/dpOUBiUltO

— 's 🎀 (@jnkdomination) August 17, 2024

Why is he so emotionless??? Haein could never https://t.co/nCE3AGGwJM

— B A E 🍉 (@eunbae_km) August 17, 2024

On the other hand, however, many have defended the male actor and the pairing, mentioning his many works and skills. Some even mentioned the drama’s setting, saying that if he was speaking in character, his more mellow attitude would make even more sense.

commenting on chemistry when this is literally taking place in a zombie apocalypse you think they gonna have cute dates ????? 😭 https://t.co/WwWbsURk3L

— PanthèreWomanJisoo 🌹♥️ (@jisoomymuse) August 17, 2024

Imagine questioning this man's skills from this video ?😭😭

Yall don't even watch dramas and it shows..just becus he isnt cringe for all fan servicing doesn't mean he aint good..i mean get help fr..dont be party poopers https://t.co/mg7n8A8SS7

— Jichuuusmirks ☘︎ (@jichuuusmirks) August 17, 2024

quots are as always so dumb .. do a search on his dramas and the, range of emotions he does in them then talk .. also this is a zombie drama if you are looking for a cute romance this ain't it https://t.co/DiL6kG7MBC

— cherry 🍒 (@sta_fan) August 17, 2024

Will you be checking the drama out?