Synopsis
“Newtopia” Season 1 is a South Korean romantic fantasy zombie comedy that premiered on February 7, 2025, on Coupang Play and Prime Video. Starring Park Jeong-min as Lee Jae-yoon, a late military enlistee, and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo as Kang Young-joo, his estranged girlfriend, the series follows their journey to reunite after a breakup, just as a zombie outbreak engulfs Seoul. Trapped atop a skyscraper with his unit, Jae-yoon fights to survive, while Young-joo braves the undead-filled streets to reach him. Adapted from Han Sang-woon’s novel “Influenza,” this tale blends humor, romance, and chaos in a fresh take on the zombie genre.
Review
“Newtopia” Season 1 bursts out of the gate with an audacious mix of zombie thrills and rom-com charm, making it a standout in the crowded K-drama landscape as of March 1, 2025. Park Jeong-min’s Jae-yoon is a delightful mess—awkward, heartfelt, and hilariously out of his depth—while Jisoo’s Young-joo brings a fierce, quirky energy that proves her acting chops have leveled up since “Snowdrop.” Their chemistry is the beating heart of the show, turning a potentially clichéd premise into something genuinely engaging. Director Yoon Sung-hyun infuses the series with bold visuals and a playful tone, balancing slapstick comedy with gruesome zombie action.
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