RED VELVET’s Yeri and Aespa’s Karina have recently been seen hanging out together, which is making fans of both groups gush over how cute they are as friends.

During "SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU Express", fans could watch Yeri and Karina interact in a cute way as they stood next to each other in front of the crowd. As they stood next to each other and talked during the show, the two idols seemed to get along very well.

Fans even saw them laughing together, and one picture captured a funny moment when they were deeply staring into each other's eyes.

At the same time, a post in an online community went viral, and netizens showed their mixed reactions.

But she still treats Soshi like a maknae. I really can't believe that Yeri's older.

So you're saying Yeri is the unnie?

Joy also talked about when Aespa gave her an album on her Instagram, and this video shows that there doesn't seem to be any trouble between the two groups. So it's silly for people to make up rumors that they hate each other.

Karina is, in fact, very pretty (OP is comparing her to Yeri)

Yeri is seriously the turtle style. So cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ.

Wow, look at how different RV and Karina's faces are…. Karina's face is very small and round.

Why does Joy's smile in the back look so nice?

Gasp… Yeri is my RV bias and seeing their friendship is freaking nice..ㅠ

She always seems to want to be friends with the smart kids.

What are your thoughts on the post about Yeri and Karina's encounter?

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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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