BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Faces Criticism Over Acting Skills in ‘Newtopia’ Trailer, BLINKs Come to Her Defense

Jisoo’s Acting Takes Center Stage in New Zombie Drama Trailer

The highly anticipated zombie drama featuring Jisoo and Park Jeong Min has captured the attention of fans, particularly following the revealing photo teasers. However, it is the recently released trailer that has sparked a lively discussion among netizens regarding Jisoo’s performance abilities.

Trailer Launch Creates Buzz

On January 7, the first trailer for Newtopia was unveiled, generating excitement among avid viewers eagerly awaiting the series’ debut. The teaser opens with Young Joo, portrayed by Jisoo, expressing a desire to take a break from her soldier boyfriend, Jae Yoon, played by Park Jung Min.

A Comedic Twist on a Zombie Apocalypse

As the trailer unfolds, it showcases a zombie-ridden Seoul with a humorous twist, highlighting the couple’s comedic efforts to reunite amidst the chaos of the apocalypse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxbdhKVzK8

뉴토피아 | 1차 예고편 | 쿠팡플레이 | 쿠팡 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElxbdhKVzK8)

Mixed Reactions from Netizens

While the trailer aims to build anticipation, it quickly became a topic of critique on online forums. Many netizens voiced their concerns regarding Jisoo’s acting capabilities. Comments ranged from direct criticisms to calls for her to refine her skills.

“Jisoo-yah, can you come back after practicing acting a bit?”

“Seriously, what are they gonna do about Jisoo’s acting,”a second netizen shared. “I tried enduring her while watching this, but I felt right away that Jisoo can’t act.”

“Acting aside, can she fix her pronunciation and vocalization?”

Calls for Improvement and Defenses from Fans

Concerns regarding Jisoo’s acting have not just been recent; fans have previously expressed hopes for her improvement since her lead role in Snow Drop. Some viewers even voiced anxiety over her upcoming role in Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. However, a number of supporters leaped to her defense, arguing that the trailer does not provide a fair representation of her skills.

“I don’t think it’s fair to judge her from the clipped five seconds they showed us tbh,”a fan shared. “I feel like people are jumping to conclusions and overreacting.”

“They’re so worried about the ‘acting’ just by watching the smallest bits used in a trailer. Sure.”

Conclusion

The trailer for Newtopia has certainly stirred up intense discussions about Jisoo’s acting, revealing the high expectations fans hold for her. As viewers await the show’s premiere, only time will tell if Jisoo can address these concerns and deliver a performance that exceeds audience expectations.

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