Netizens are criticizing BTS V's behavior since he came back from Paris, France.

On June 28, V went to a fashion show in Paris, France, and then went to the Gimpo Business Aviation Center.

It was supposed to arrive at 8:55 a.m., but V didn't get there until after 12:20 p.m. because his flight was late. He walked up to the car quickly as soon as the door opened, wearing a black hoodie, yellow shorts, and slippers.

This was different from the way BLACKPINK's Lisa and actor Park Bo Gum acted when they came back to Korea at the same time, which made reporters and fans who were expecting V to greet them sad. Lisa and Park Bo Gum also smiled at or gave hearts to reporters.

After that, V said, "We arrived" through the fan community service Weverse in the afternoon and said, "Reporters and ARMYs, I'm sorry I got in the car right away. How long did you wait? I brought you something".

V released pictures of stars floating in the night sky that looked like they were taken from an airplane, as well as a picture of himself making a funny face.

Netizens still criticize the explanation, though. Netizens said things like, "I'm embarrassed for everyone," "Is it so hard to say hello?" and "The attitude is too comparative."

On the other hand, some netizens defended him, saying things like "Maybe he's just tired," "He doesn't usually do that, but he did it once," and "It can happen when you're tired."

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The new OTT series Newtopia has faced mixed reactions, with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo's acting and a slow storyline making viewers question if the show can survive.

Released on the 7th, Newtopia on Coupang Play promised to offer something fresh in the K-zombie genre. The drama follows an unlikely couple, Lee Jae-yoon (played by Park Jung Min), a late-blooming soldier, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they fight to survive in a zombie-infested Seoul.

The mix of zombies and romantic comedy sounded like an interesting twist, but the show hasn’t exactly hit the mark.

Jisoo’s second lead role after Snowdrop in 2021 was highly anticipated. But many fans and critics have been concerned about her acting, especially after she received some backlash for her unclear pronunciation and awkward expressions in her previous project.

Director Yoon Sung-hyun, aware of the concerns, said at the press preview, “Since Jisoo hadn’t acted for a long time after her last project, I was also initially worried, thinking, ‘Will she be okay?’ But Jisoo dedicated herself, doing script readings four days a week. She worked hard, and as a result, I had no doubts or difficulties. By episode 8, you'll feel that only Jisoo could have portrayed Young-joo. She did an amazing job.”

Despite his words of praise, Jisoo’s performance still left fans worried. While she showed some improvement, her portrayal of Young-joo seemed inconsistent, lacking the calmness expected from the character. However, her "girl crush" image, with her background as a "campus goddess," did add some intrigue to her role.

The main issue, however, wasn’t just Jisoo's acting. Newtopia also struggled with its pacing. While other recent hits like Trauma Center or Trigger grab attention right from the start, Newtopia spent too much time in the first episode on Jae-yoon’s military life and Young-joo’s personal struggles, making it feel like a waste of time. The show failed to showcase the humor and zombie elements it promised, leaving many viewers unimpressed.

On top of that, some characters came off as annoying, like Jae-yoon’s colleague, Line Ho (Im Seong Jae), and the "unlikable" senior character Seojin-wook (played by Kang Young Seok). Even Park Jung-min didn’t do much to help the show move along, making the 57-minute episode feel even longer.

Thankfully, the show picked up pace in episode 2, finally diving into the zombie chaos. But will that be enough to save Newtopia? With the first episode still fresh in fans’ minds, the jury’s still out on whether this K-zombie drama can find its footing and deliver the thrills viewers are hoping for.

The remaining six episodes of Newtopia will air every Friday at 8 PM, with one episode released per week. Stay tuned to see if the series can bounce back!

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