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Park Jeong-min, left, and Jisoo in a scene from 'Newtopia.' Photos from Prime Video Philippines' X account

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Blackpink's Jisoo, Park Jeong-min series 'Newtopia' coming to Prime Video

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733881123742NEWTOPIA THUMB.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Park Jeong-min, left, and Jisoo in a scene from &#x27;Newtopia.&#x27; <em>Photos from Prime Video Philippines&#x27; X account</em></span></span></span></div><p>&quot;Newtopia,&quot; the zombie apocalypse series led by Blackpink&#x27;s Jisoo and actor Park Jeong-min, will be available for streaming on Prime Video, the platform announced Wednesday.</p><p>In a press release, Prime Video said &quot;Newtopia&quot; would premiere on its service on February 7, 2025.</p><p>&quot;Newtopia&quot; follows the story of Lee Jae-yoon (Park Jeong-min) and Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), a couple whose relationship abruptly ends after an argument stemming from the struggles of being apart due to Jae-yoon&#x27;s mandatory military service. The two later find themselves racing to reunite as a zombie outbreak engulfs Seoul.</p><p>On Wednesday, Prime Video also released stills from the series.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733881169525NEWTOPIA2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733881213186NEWTOPIA JISOO.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733881239683NEWTOPIA JEONGMIN.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Jeong-min is an award-winning actor best known for his roles in acclaimed films such as &quot;Deliver Us from Evil&quot; and &quot;Smugglers.&quot; He has also appeared in web series, including &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/17/21/beliefs-clash-in-chaotic-world-of-k-drama-hellbound"><strong>Hellbound</strong></a>&quot; and &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/2/watch-ryu-jun-yeol-others-stay-in-mysterious-place-in-the-8-show-1304"><strong>The 8 Show.</strong></a>&quot;</p><p>Meanwhile, Jisoo debuted as a member of the girl group Blackpink and has also pursued a career in acting, earning her first lead role in the 2021 romance series &quot;Snowdrop.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/21/blackpink-set-for-comeback-world-tour-in-2025-says-label-2347"><strong>READ: Blackpink set for comeback, world tour in 2025, says label</strong></a></div>

<p>'Newtopia,' the zombie apocalypse series led by Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Park Jeong-min, will be available for streaming on Prime Video.</p>

'Newtopia,' the zombie apocalypse series led by Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Park Jeong-min, will be available for streaming on Prime Video.