The domestic and international popularity of 'Nootopia,' which has broken the record for the highest cumulative viewership for Coupang Play series (based on data up to the 10th day after the launch), shows no signs of cooling down. In its second week of release, awareness and viewership ratings have risen, maintaining the top spot in the drama category (source: Consumer Insight). Episode 4, which was released, has also seen explosive reactions from viewers.
As the past narrative of 'Jaeyoon' (Park Jung-min) and 'Youngju' (Jisoo) evolving into a campus couple was revealed, it brought a cute and fresh pink atmosphere. In episode 4, a new character, the drunken 'samuseng' (Tang Junsang), joined, receiving praise for the vibrant performances of the distinct characters and the fresh energy.
'Nootopia' on Coupang Play is a story about soldier Jaeyoon and his girlfriend Youngju racing towards each other through a Seoul city center attacked by zombies.
Episode 4, which was released, featured the youthful past of 'Jaeyoon' and engineering goddess 'Youngju' becoming a campus couple, bringing smiles to the viewers. 'Youngju,' who proposed a group project team to 'Jaeyoon' only to be flatly rejected, appears as an employee at the ice cream shop where she works, continually caught up with 'Jaeyoon,' unknowingly drawn to him. 'Youngju' doubts her eyes at the halo that only 'Jaeyoon' seems to have, but eventually heads straight towards him, while 'Jaeyoon' also confesses his hidden feelings, saying, 'You're so pretty,' resulting in an explosion of excitement. The sweet moments of 'Jaeyoon' and 'Youngju,' who are together in both happiness and sadness, melted the hearts of viewers with their cuteness.
Meanwhile, the zombification of 'Jaeyoon's' comrades did not stop. In a tense situation, thanks to 'Sujung' (Hong Seo-hee), who unexpectedly showcased her shooting skills, they narrowly avoided a critical crisis, but the uneasy feelings of 'Jaeyoon's' team remained. In the chaotic scene, 'Jaeyoon' first thinks of 'Youngju,' deciding to step out of the tower to protect her, raising expectations for the upcoming episodes to unfold even more dynamically.
'Youngju' and her friends joined forces with the heavily intoxicated 'samuseng,' amplifying the humor and quirkiness of the four-person chemistry. Observing the zombies avoiding the drunken 'samuseng,' 'Alex' (Lee Hak-joo) hypothesized that getting drunk prevents being bitten by zombies, which led to a scene filled with excitement and skepticism as 'Youngju's' group all got drunk. With elevated blood alcohol levels came heightened boldness, resulting in the four rushing out into the street crowded with zombies, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating how they will tackle the even greater crisis ahead.
With the release of episode 4 sparking even hotter interest in binge-watching, Coupang Play's series 'Nootopia' is released weekly on Fridays at 8 p.m., with one episode each week.
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