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Zombies are taking over, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
BLACKPINK Jisoo and Park Jeong Min’s hilarious new zom-com drama ‘Newtopia’ has infected global charts and rose to the Top 5 in 39 countries.
‘Newtopia‘ on Coupang Play has smashed viewing records in Korea and is now repeating that success globally. Premiered on February 7, the international viewership numbers reached an all-time high.
The global release of Coupang Play’s first-ever zombie series has generated massive buzz worldwide. Reviewers on IMDB have praised the series, with 90% giving it a perfect 10/10 score. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are equally impressed, calling it “the best zombie series ever made”.
“Newtopia” starring Jisoo and Park Jeong Min was released in 240 countries on February 7 through Coupang Play and Prime Video.
Since its release, ‘Newtopia’ has been dominating Prime Video charts globally. The show has claimed the #1 spot in six countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, and has broken into the top 5 in 39 countries, including Singapore, Mexico, and Egypt.
Coupang Play’s ‘Newtopia’ tells the story of Jae Yoon (Park Jeong Min), a soldier, and Yong Joo (Jisoo) as they fight their way through a zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul. What’s resonating with international viewers is the show’s fresh take on the zombie genre, combining romance, comedy, and action in a way that’s both unexpected and hilarious.
New episodes of the widely acclaimed Coupang Play original series ‘Newtopia’ are released every Friday at 8 PM, exclusively on Coupang Play and Prime Video.
