BLACKPINK member Jisoo is once again under fire for her acting skills, as her latest performance in the highly anticipated drama Newtopia has sparked a wave of criticism. Despite her huge K-pop fame, netizens are still not impressed by her acting.
The new series Newtopia, which premiered on Coupang Play on February 7th, has Jisoo playing the role of Kang Young Joo, the girlfriend of a soldier (played by Park Jung Min) trying to survive a zombie apocalypse in Seoul. While the premise has intrigued many viewers, Jisoo's performance has quickly become a hot topic online.
Critics have pointed out issues with her diction, claiming her speech is unclear and her delivery sounds a lot like comedian Ji Ye Eun from SNL Korea. One viewer commented, "Isn’t this just Ji Ye Eun with a lisp?" while others said her pronunciation was "too mumbled" to understand clearly.
This is not the first time Jisoo has faced backlash for her acting. Netizens were already concerned about her stiff facial expressions and unclear speech in her previous lead role in Snowdrop, and Newtopia is proving to be no different.
Even in emotional scenes where she’s meant to convey confusion, fear, or sadness, her reactions appear awkward and lack the depth expected from a lead actress.
The criticism is further intensified by the strong performance of her co-star Park Jung Min, whose acting has been praised for its skill and authenticity. His ability to seamlessly portray his character only highlights Jisoo's weaknesses on screen.
While Jisoo has a huge global fan base as a K-pop star, acting requires a different skill set. Viewers and critics alike are waiting to see if she can prove herself as a capable lead actress and overcome these challenges in future roles.
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