The drama of Coupang’s game “Newtopia”, with Jisoo di Blackpink, was previewed on February 7th. This marks his second leading role following the JTBC drama “Snowcidrop”.
“Newtopia” tells the story of Young-Joo (Jisoo), a woman who fights with stress in the workplace and the impending break with her boyfriend soldier, Jae-Yoon (Park Jung-min), while they sail on a Soul infested with zombies looking for each other. While Jae-Yoon endures the difficulties of military life, he clings to his love for the young-joo as a source of strength.
Although the drama aims to interpret a touching love journey in the middle of the catastrophe, an unexpected problem was at the center of the scene of the first episodes: Jisoo’s acting.
The online communities built with debates on its performance, with many spectators who criticize its vocal delivery and overall acting skills. Some argue that his pronunciation and his tone resemble the comic acting of Ji Ye-Eun in “Snl Korea” of Coupang Play, making it difficult to immerse himself completely in the drama.
Comments like “I thought Ji Ye-Eun was in a movie”, “Isn’t it just a Lisping ji year?” “He only has the face of an actress”, AND “His pronunciation is too unclear” They circulated, with the spectators who compared his delivery with comic performance rather than serious acting.
A Netizen observed, “It is not just that he is bad to act, his vocal delivery is seriously imperfect. It is not something that can easily solve with the effort, so it will probably remain like this. “
The controversy has even rekindled the criticisms passed by “Bucaneve”, in which Jisoo had previously been examined for his unclear statement and embarrassing expressions. With “Newtopia” now in the spotlight, some spectators wonder if it has improved by its latest drama.
Skepticism on Jisoo’s acting career is also growing. A commentator declared in no uncertain terms, “It is not surprising that Jisoo cannot act. He doesn’t need to improve because his fandom alone makes him profitable. Instead of working on his acting, it would be better to publish on Instagram and satisfy his international fans. “
The concerns about Jisoo’s performance existed even before the release of the drama, in particular after the first teaser clips had highlighted problems with his voice delivery.
However, director Yoon Sung-Hyun had a different grip. At the projection of the Newtopia press on February 3, he said, “There were no difficulties in working with Jisoo. Since it hadn’t been recited for a long time after the Bucaneve, I initially wondered: “Will it go well?” But he dedicated himself four days a week to the readings of the screenplays and made an incessant effort. When filming began, it was completely prepared. “ He also praised it, saying, “He faced difficult action scenes with a smile, and I’m grateful to it.”
Despite the director’s support, the public remains critical for Jisoo’s acting. While the “Newtopia” takes place through its eight episodes race, if it can overcome the repercussions and demonstrate that its growth remains a key point of interest.
