The final episode of Jisoo’s K-Drama Newtopia delivered intense action, extreme bloodshed, and thrilling scenes of humans fighting zombies. The series follows ex-lovers Lee Jae-yoon (Park Jeong-min) and Kang Young-ju (Jisoo) as they attempt to reunite amid a catastrophic zombie outbreak in Seoul.
Fans were particularly eager to know whether the main couple survives the harrowing finale. Directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, known for Bleak Night, the show is adapted from Han Sang-woon’s novel Influenza and has become a standout hit on Coupang Play, with availability on Prime Video in select regions.
Ensemble Cast Faces Deadly Zombie Siege, Leading Daring Escape From A Tower
The drama features a strong ensemble cast led by Park Jeong-min as Jae-yoon and Jisoo as Young-ju. Other key characters include Im Sung-jae as In-ho, Hong Seo-hee as Oh Soo-jung, Lee Hak-joo as Sung Tae-sik/Alex, Kim Joon-han as Aaron Park, Tang Jun-sang as Sam-soo, and Kim Sang-heun as Squad Leader Kim Yeong-man. Each character plays a vital role in the survival storyline, contributing both tactical skills and emotional depth to the narrative.
Newtopia (Bound Entertainment)The finale centers on a daring escape from the zombie-infested A Tower. Jae-yoon initiates the rescue by jumping from the second story in a padded costume and devising a clever zipline using a broken elevator cable and mattresses. His teammates gradually make their way down to safety, while Squad Leader Kim Yeong-man, who is bitten and infected, stays behind, sacrificing himself and issuing a final command to the team: “Return home safely.”
Jae-yoon and Young-ju Reunite Amid Zombie Attack Before Leaving Seoul Behind
After escaping the tower, Jae-yoon and his team head toward Suseo station. Meanwhile, Young-ju is rescued from the tunnels by a mysterious train attendant and finds a phone to contact her mother. Jae-yoon learns her location and the two finally reunite in an emotional scene. Their reunion is further complicated by a zombie attack, but timely intervention by Jae-yoon’s friends ensures their survival.
The series concludes with the survivors driving toward Incheon Port, following a public announcement directing them to Jeju Island. The group pauses to take a final look at the Han River, symbolically bidding farewell to Seoul. Young-ju asks Jae-yoon if their relationship is truly over, and he reassures her with a heartfelt promise. The show ends with the group driving away as a distant explosion echoes on the horizon, blending relief, hope, and lingering tension in a dramatic finale.
