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[12/10/24 - 07:01 PM]
Highly Anticipated Korean Zombie Apocalypse Series "Newtopia," Starring Park Jeong-min and BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Coming Exclusively to Prime Video
The story centres on Lee Jae-yoon (Park Jeong-min), who is serving his compulsory military service, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they race to be reunited in zombie-infested Seoul.

[via press release from Amazon]

Highly Anticipated Korean Zombie Apocalypse Series "Newtopia," Starring Park Jeong-min and BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Coming Exclusively to Prime Video

The series will premiere on Prime Video in Thailand and more than 240 countries and territories on February 7, 2025

SINGAPORE - December 11, 2024 - Prime Video announced today that the Korean series Newtopia will be coming to the service. Top stars Park Jeong-min and BLACKPINK's Jisoo will be leading the highly anticipated zombie apocalypse series. The story centres on Lee Jae-yoon (Park Jeong-min), who is serving his compulsory military service, and his girlfriend Kang Young-joo (Jisoo), as they race to be reunited in zombie-infested Seoul. Prime Video customers in more than 240 countries and territories, excluding Korea, can watch episodes of Newtopia on February 7, 2025.

Having started his mandatory military conscription at a later age, Jae-yoon faces anxiety about his future. Due to challenges from being apart from his girlfriend Young-joo, they have a sudden break-up after an argument. However, a zombie outbreak spreads across the city, forcing Jae-yoon to step up as leader of his squad. Meanwhile, Young-joo experiences her own difficulties as a rookie in the workforce. She is frustrated with Jae-yoon due to him misunderstanding her heart. While on her way to see him, she witnesses the zombie rampage and adapts in order to survive. The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks. Thinking of each other first as boyfriend and girlfriend, the pair run across a zombie-laid city to be together again.

Award-winning actor Park Jeong-min is known for his versatility and impressive acting range. After debuting through the acclaimed film Bleak Night in 2011, he has acted in numerous films and series. Amongst his many awards, he won the Best New Actor Award for his role in Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet from both the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Blue Dragon Film Awards. He also received the Best Supporting Actor Award for his acting in Deliver Us From Evil from both of the aforementioned prestigious awards shows.

Jisoo, a member of the worldwide popular K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, is also known for her solo activities. In addition to her music career, Jisoo has become a highly sought-after actress. After making special appearances in various shows such as The Producer and Arthdal Chronicles, she acted as a main lead in the series Snowdrop. There is great anticipation to see a new side of the star through Newtopia.

Newtopia is directed by Yoon Sung-hyun who is known for his films Bleak Night and Time to Hunt, both of which also star Park Jeong-min. The series is co-written by Han Jin-won and Jee Ho-jin. Han Jin-won co-wrote the film Parasite, and Jee Ho-jin wrote the series A Shop for Killers.

With so much talent behind this series, you won't want to miss out on the unique zombie story filled with action, romance, and comedy. Be sure to tune in when Newtopia launches on Prime Video weekly from Friday, February 7 through March 21.

Newtopia joins thousands of other shows and films available on the Prime Video catalogue, such as Love Stuck, Congrats My Ex!, Enigma, Home School, Korean titles such as Spice Up Our Love, No Gain No Love, Jinny's Kitchen 2, HOPE ON THE STREET, Apartment404, Marry My Husband, Death's Game, anime hits such as Rurouni Kenshin, on top of award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like The Idea of You, Fallout, Road House, Invincible, Saltburn, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Prime Video members are able to watch films and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in Thailand for just 149 per month.

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About Prime Video - Thailand

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favorite movies, series, and documentaries - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites American Fiction and The Boys in the Boat; exclusive entertainment such as local titles Love Stuck, LOL: Last One Laughing Thailand, Congrats My Ex!, Comedy Island Thailand, Enigma, Home School; Korean titles such as Apartment404, Marry My Husband, Death's Game, Jinny Kitchen, Lies Hidden in My Garden, and HeartBeat; and anime hits such as Demon Slayer and many more. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit https://www.primevideo.com/

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit Amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.





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