Exciting news for drama fans! Actor Lee Hak Joo is joining the highly anticipated Coupang Play series Newtopia, starring BLACKPINK's Jisoo and actor Park Jung Min. The news has fans buzzing with excitement as the cast continues to grow!

On January 9, SM C&C confirmed that Lee Hak Joo will be a part of the thrilling series Newtopia, which is based on the novel Influenza by Han Sang Un. The story follows soldier Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min) and his girlfriend Young Joo (Jisoo) as they race to find each other in a zombie-infested Seoul. With the action-packed storyline and talented actors already on board, Newtopia is already a must-watch!

Lee Hak Joo's character, Seong Tae Sik (aka "Alex"), is a famous celebrity and the CEO of a gaming company. He is a quick thinker with exceptional detective skills. After meeting Young Joo by chance, he ends up helping her in her quest to survive the zombie apocalypse. Lee Hak Joo’s impressive career in dramas like LTNS, Lovers, Criminal Record, The World of the Married, and more has earned him a reputation as a top-tier actor, and fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in this new role.

The countdown begins! Newtopia is set to premiere on February 7, and with Lee Hak Joo joining forces with Jisoo, it’s bound to be a thrilling ride you won’t want to miss.

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Controversy surrounds Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, as new accusations about tampering and secret deals emerge.

With Min repeatedly denying past claims, fans and investors alike are wondering: will she address these latest allegations, or will she stay silent?

On January 7th, Park Jung Kyu, chairman of Davolink, made headlines by revealing explosive details through a media outlet.

He claimed that in late August last year, Min discussed plans for a new company, investments, and fundraising with him'.

However, he alleges Min lied about ever meeting him, causing damages like a drop in his company’s stock value.

Park’s claims don’t stop there. According to him, a relative of a NewJeans member, referred to as “A,” approached him with a bold request for a 5 billion KRW investment in Min’s plans.

The three reportedly met at Park’s home on September 30, 2022, where A allegedly proposed a deal: if Park acquired Davolink, Min would gain management rights.

They also allegedly discussed raising additional funds to support entertainment ventures, with Park aiming to profit by selling shares.

During these talks, Park claims Min expressed dissatisfaction with HYBE and its chairman, Bang Si Hyuk, even allegedly calling him derogatory names like “pig XX”.

Min reportedly asked, “Do you think I can take NewJeans with me?” Park advised that for such a move, Min would first need to leave ADOR, which would devalue the company and create a chance to take NewJeans out.

However, Park insists Min’s main goal was to secure investment rather than build a partnership. Their discussions ended without an agreement, but Park says he’s outraged that Min has denied ever meeting him.

Min has previously called accusations of tampering and breach of duty “baseless.” But now that Park has gone public with his side of the story, the situation is heating up.

Many are waiting to see how Min will respond to these serious allegations. Will she address them head-on, or will silence be her strategy again?

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