• BLACKPINK's Jisoo Gets SLAMMED Again for Awkward Acting in Newtopia—Why Netizens Think She’s Still Not Ready

    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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  • BLACKPINK Jennie’s Mom Had a Hilarious Reaction to Her Becoming a Chanel Ambassador—Her Response? “Ah, It’s Over”

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

    On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

    Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

    During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

    As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

    Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

    She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

    When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

    Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

    But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

    Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

    Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

    After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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