Newtopia 2025

Overview

Newtopia is a 2025 television series that depicts a world thrown into chaos following a sudden zombie outbreak. The narrative follows Jae-yoon, a late military enlistee, and his girlfriend, Young-joo, whose relationship ends during a phone conversation prompted by mounting misunderstandings. The situation escalates into a national emergency when a plane crashes in the city center. As the apocalypse unfolds, Jae-yoon and his military unit become trapped on the roof of a skyscraper in Seoul. Meanwhile, Young-joo attempts to navigate the dangerous, zombie-infested streets in a desperate effort to locate him. The series explores whether their relationship can endure the collapse of society as they struggle to survive the catastrophe. By focusing on the perspectives of both the isolated soldier and his civilian partner, the show examines the challenges of maintaining a personal connection amidst a widespread disaster. The production centers on the tension between their individual survival efforts and their desire to reunite while the city around them descends into total disorder.