Now is the real deal.
The series 'Newtopia' on Coupang Play, which is gaining word of mouth as a new K-zombie series, continues to receive explosive reactions heading into episode 5. The intense battle between 'Jae-yoon' (Park Jung-min)'s team, trying to escape the tower and break free from the unit, and 'Young-joo' (Jisoo)'s team, rushing through the streets toward the tower, is unfolding dynamically, leading to praise that time flies.
'Newtopia' tells the story of soldier Jae-yoon and his girlfriend Young-joo running towards each other through the downtown of Seoul, which has been attacked by zombies.
Unable to endure the unprecedented isolation any longer, 'Jae-yoon' team's determination to fight fiercely to escape the tower came up against hordes of zombies that relentlessly attacked them. They offered suspense and thrills, gripping fun as they faced zombies that could emerge from anywhere on the chaotic lower floors of the tower.
'At the moment when 'Jae-yoon' team leader 'Jeong Sang-sa' turned into a zombie, the tension skyrocketed. A zombie of an unimaginable shape emerged from the hotel ventilation shaft, which was the only escape route, stunning viewers with a boldly visual representation characteristic of a 200% zombie movie. Meanwhile, 'Jae-yoon' and 'Young-joo' eventually succeeded in a tearful video currency, strengthening 'Jae-yoon's determination to escape and meet 'Young-joo', making his actions even more intriguing.
'Young-joo' team, which burst onto the streets of Gangnam, barely reached A Tower, but was caught off guard in the parking lot when a horde of zombies attacked them, causing a shock. Even though they faced the zombies with their decisive weapon, the Molotov cocktail, their mental anchor 'Alex' (Lee Hak-joo) was attacked by the horde in an instant, shocking the audience.
Before they could feel sadness, a greater threat approached them, and the story unfolded without a pause. 'Sam-soo-saeng' (Tang Joon-sang) heightened the thrill with reckless driving skills that swept away the zombies. 'Young-joo' team escaped the tower and headed to Suseo Station, as informed by Jae-yoon that he was safe. However, sensing that he would soon turn into a zombie, 'Sam-soo-saeng' chose to part ways with 'Young-joo' and 'Jin-wook' (Kang Young-seok), providing an unexpected emotional impact.
The full-throttle dash and struggle of episode 5 kept moving without rest, satisfying viewers with unprecedented excitement. "It feels like with episode 5, the fun and quality got a boost! I'm really looking forward to the next episode! How can I wait?", "All the supporting characters are too interesting, right? With their active participation, it feels more delightful and fun", "This is the thrill of zombie movies!", "It seems to be getting really interesting! I wonder if Jae-yoon and Young-joo will meet? I'm getting more curious about the story", "It's full of excitement and enjoyment", "I lost track of time watching, I'm looking forward to the next episode" have continued the enthusiastic support from 'ZomCom' fans eagerly waiting for the next episode.
'Newtopia' is also gaining hotter reactions from overseas viewers. International fans said, "Korean zombie movies are always good. The comedic twist of 'Newtopia' is refreshing", "It's a zombie movie but it's funny. Unique and fresh", "I really like how it's funny even in a chaotic situation. Thanks to that, the fun of watching doubles. Sometimes let's enjoy zombie dramas this fun" while expressing their high praise for 'Newtopia', which balances the thrilling pleasure of zombies and the charm of comedy.
Additionally, fans sent positive reviews praising the highly original 'ZomCom' genre that satisfies the five senses, saying, "The BGM is so cheerful and fun. Even though the scenes are brutal, my ears enjoyed the whimsical music", "It properly plays with emotions". They added that the content featuring love stories, concerns about age, and positions in society includes many relatable elements, which might be why overseas viewers find it enjoyable.
Meanwhile, the event 'Let's watch together 'Newtopia' on March 3 (Monday) at 1 p.m., is raising viewer expectations as actors Kang Young-seok, Bin Chan-wook, Hong Seo-hee, and Tang Joon-sang are expected to participate. 'Let's watch together 'Newtopia' is a place for live chatting and binge-watching from episodes 1 to 5 with the cast, made possible by the heartfelt support of fans, and for the first time on Coupang Play series. The participating actors will share their lively reactions and behind-the-scenes stories with the viewers in real-time.
Every Friday at 8 p.m., a new episode is released on Coupang Play.
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