Here's why K-drama Newtopia will appeal to fans of zombie humour
Published: 9:45am, 7 Feb 2025
By Baek Byung-yeul
Yoon Sung-hyun, director of Korean zombie drama Newtopia , has expressed confidence that the series will appeal to international viewers, particularly those who prefer a lighter approach to the zombie genre, blending humour with horror. 'There are many international fans who are familiar with the lighter zombie genre. Like [American-Canadian director] George Romero's zombie movies , our drama also has parts that show a narrative related to zombies with a lighter feel.
'I expect this work to be a nostalgic piece for global fans, as it has many scenes reminiscent of zombie movies that mix humour and horror that I've seen in the 1980s,' Yoon said this week.
Newtopia is an eight-part series that will be released on Korean streaming platform Coupang Play and available globally through Amazon Prime Video on February 7.
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