EXO's Suho has become a hot topic because of his joke.

On August 21, a critical post about Suho began trending on Nate's community board Pann under the title, "Yesterday, Suho made a joke that was controversial".

During "SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express" in Suwon. During a talk segment on stage, when Suho was greeting fans, he allegedly said, "It's such a relief that it's not raining today, everyone you know that right? It's my powerㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm so sorry for some time ago".

The netizen who wrote the post stated, "The recent heavy rain caused a lot of damage to people's lives, and he's joking here that it's because of his skill. His words went too far".

Suho appears to be alluding to his "super power" in the EXO universe, which is water, and "apologizing" for triggering the record rainfall that flooded multiple South Korean areas.

Some Netizens didn't think Suho's joke was very funny and said:

Because of the flooding, some people died. Why is he acting so stupid?

For the leader of a group, he says some dumb things.

Is he nuts?

When did it become a trend to make jokes about natural disasters? There was so much damage to people's lives that it's not funny.

What a relief that he doesn't matter anymore; people even died there.

I'm an EXO-L, and he's not talking about the big flood. He's just talking about the rain we've been getting lately. But it's true that he was careless with his words given the time of year.

However, others said:

He does not mean the floods. He only mentions that it rained the day before.

All these folks who weren't even present are misinterpreting the situation. The only point he wishes to make is that it's fortunate it didn't rain on the day of the concert.

Don't hate him for no good reason. It's easy to make something too big out of a few simple words. All of the fans there laughed and said it was good that it didn't rain.

Everyone makes a big deal out of everything.

What are your thoughts on the post about Suho?

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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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