Jisoo is showing her power once again! The Coupang Play series Newtopia is gaining massive attention, and fans can't get enough.

After the latest episode showed the heart-fluttering campus romance between Jaeyoon (Park Jung Min) and Youngjoo (Jisoo), Newtopia has been making waves.

According to FlixPatrol, the zombie-comedy series climbed to 5th place in Prime Video’s worldwide TV rankings on February 23, proving its global popularity!

To celebrate, Newtopia is hosting a special event called "Watch Newtopia Together" on March 3 at 1 PM KST.

This will be Coupang Play’s first-ever event of this kind, allowing fans to binge-watch episodes 1 to 5 while chatting live in real time. Viewers can join through the Coupang Play app, and there will even be prizes up for grabs!

The drama follows soldier Jaeyoon and his long-distance girlfriend Youngjoo as they fight to reunite in a zombie-filled Seoul. The latest preview for episode 5 has viewers on the edge of their seats. Youngjoo’s team is right outside A Tower, where Jaeyoon is located, while Jaeyoon’s team attempts a rooftop escape from a military base.

Things are about to get intense! Jaeyoon’s team, armed with weapons, infiltrates the building but is immediately attacked by a zombie horde.

At the same time, Youngjoo’s team battles through the undead, running across car rooftops and throwing Molotov cocktails. Just when things seem to be going well, a shocking crisis unfolds when something goes wrong with Sergeant Jung (Lee Joo Won), leaving everyone in shock.

New stills show Jaeyoon’s team determined to escape A Tower, while Youngjoo’s team fights their way through the dangerous streets of Seoul, desperate to reunite. Will they make it? Fans can’t wait to find out!

Newtopia releases a new episode every Friday at 8 PM KST on Coupang Play.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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