Coupang Play’s latest hit series, “Newtopia,” starring BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Park Jung Min, is officially a record-breaking show! This zombie apocalypse drama immediately shattered records after its premiere on February 7, 2025, becoming the most-watched series on Coupang Play on its opening day.
‘Newtopia’ starring JISOO and Park Jeongmin sets a new record for the highest viewership on its first day among all Coupang Play series. pic.twitter.com/vKpVCzSJNl
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 8, 2025
Newtopia follows Jae Yoon (Park Jung Min) and Young Joo (Jisoo), an estranged couple forced to survive a zombie outbreak in Seoul. Just as they decide to break up, they’ll have to fight for their lives in an apocalypse of the undead.
Now, mark your calendars and set up your notifications: after Newtopia’s massive premiere yesterday (February 7, 2025) with two episodes, the show will shift to one episode per week on Fridays. It will finally conclude on March 21, 2025.
Beyond Coupang Play, “Newtopia” also premiered globally on Amazon Prime Video, expanding its reach outside South Korea. Directed by Yoon Sung Hyun, the show’s success cements Jisoo’s status as both a top-tier actress and artist, proving she can thrive in any industry.