'Newtopia' Becomes Global Hit, Topping Charts in 6 Countries
Feb 13, 2025
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On the 7th, overseas reactions to 'Newtopia', which was unveiled by releasing episodes 1 and 2 in more than 240 countries around the world, erupted hotly.
Out of about 100 reviews on the global review site IMDB, it scored a rating high of 10 in 90 reviews, and Rotten Tomatoes also saw only two episodes of "Best Zombie Series of All Time and Series of the Year" " and already fell in love with it" "The combination of comedy and zombie is fresh and fun" "I can't take my eyes off the screen because almost everything is dynamic, including the background, visual effects, and directing" Praise poured out that it was the birth of the all-time K-zombie series.
In particular, 'Newtopia' is receiving enthusiastic responses from overseas viewers for its originality created by a proper mix of romantic comedies and zombies and its unique humor created by colorful characters in unexpected parts.
As evidenced by its popularity, 'Neutopia' has achieved remarkable results in Prime Video. According to FlixPatrol, an OTT content ranking website, since its release, it has achieved Top 1 in six countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, and has entered the top 5 in 39 countries, including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Mexico, Peru, and Egypt, creating a worldwide zombie craze.
Based on Han Sang-woon's novel 『Influenza』, 『Newtopia" is a story of soldiers Jae-yoon and a bear lord running to each other across downtown Seoul, where zombies attack them. Park Jung-min, Ji-soo, Lim Sung-jae, Kim Joon-han, Kang Young-seok, Bin Chan-wook, Hong Seo-hee, Kim Sang-heun, Kim Jung-jin, Lee Hak-joo, and Tang Jun-sang appeared.
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