Presenting the cast of East of Eden
by javabeans
If that ain’t the picture of “triumphant return,” I don’t know what is.
The sizable cast of upcoming epic drama East of Eden held its production press conference on August 21, and trotted out all most of its big names (and it has many, although some were either not in attendance or weren’t photographed — no Lee Mi-sook?). The event was held at the drama’s open set location in South Gyeongsang province (located on the southeastern part of the peninsula, near Busan).
Everyone looks healthy and happy, although pretty-faced Song Seung-heon seems a little, um, smirkier than usual, doesn’t he? (I don’t think it’s his best look.)
The drama premieres August 25 on MBC (it’s a Monday-Tuesday-er).
The cast is, from left to right: Park Hae-jin, Han Ji-hye, Yeon Jung-hoon, Lee Da-hae, drama PD Kim Jin-man, Song Seung-heon, Lee Yeon-hee, and Jo Min-ki. (Too bad they didn’t decide to pose under their poster images, like some sort of performance-art onscreen-versus-reality juxtaposition. Or, you know, just for fun.)
Yeon Jung-hoon with Song Seung-heon, lookin’ mighty smug:
Lee Yeon-hee, positively radiating light:
Cheery-looking Han Ji-hye:
Lee Da-hae always comes off so conscious of how pretty she is, which is annoying, but I suppose justified since she IS pretty:
And cast:
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Tags: East of Eden, Han Ji-hye, Lee Da-hae, Lee Yeon-hee, Park Hae-jin, press conferences, Song Seung-heon
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1 Miki
August 21, 2008 at 9:46 AM
Oo The cast just made me a lot more interested in this series......
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2 michi
August 21, 2008 at 9:47 AM
wow, I'm so excited! it's starting soon!!!
SSH looks SO good!
i think he looks younger too compared to his Autumn Tale days...
LDH is pretty as always..
and YJH's dimples are so cute ^_^
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3 choram
August 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Hmm....what do you mean conscious? I thought the pictures looked normal...... but maybe it's just me then. :)
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4 Javabeans
August 21, 2008 at 1:01 PM
"conscious" = she preens.
It's just my opinion, of course, but it's what I've gathered from watching her in numerous interviews, behind-the-scenes clips, and photos. I used to really love her after My Girl (she overacted, but in a bubbly, adorable way and she made that drama work) so I was really disappointed to see her whenever she wasn't acting. The impression has gotten worse over time. :(
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5 ar_arguably romantic
August 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM
lee da hae seems to have gotten thinner and thinner. i like her for so it makes me worried how she's trying to be like all those other stick-figured celebs. Though I have a hard-to-explain aversion to han ji hye - i have to admit she has a nice body with a bit of meat on her thighs- celebs should aspire to her body instead of the stick-thin mannequin look (lee da hae)
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6 daydreamer
August 21, 2008 at 2:50 PM
ooooh! me, too. i have this hard to explain dislike for han ji hye. her dramas were ok but i have an intense dislike for her real life persona. plus, i don't find her very attractive.
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7 lele
August 21, 2008 at 3:36 PM
what exactly is this drama suppose to be about? i keep hearing it will start soon, but not much about the plot.
i saw a bts photo shoot of Lee Da Hae, she was modeling wedding gowns and walked on a beach, & tourists, i think Europeans, they were saying "Congratulations on your wedding", so funny. but she was around little kids & hi-fived them, she seemed nice. is she really dating Lee Dong Wook? cause that is another reason to not like her. just kidding.
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8 icechocolate
August 21, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Mmhhh.. no dennis oh? I think he is one of the popular cast of EOE. I wonder whether he is an unimportant role or he just walked out of the cast.
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9 Kiongna
August 21, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Looks interesting..... wished it was on KBSWORLD aisah...
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10 Row
August 21, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Javabeans -
I kinda get it when you say SSH looks "smirky". I liked him a lot as he made me cry a river on Autumn Tale, but lately I'm getting that "smirky, snobby" feel whenever I see a picture of him. Why I don't know. Just a vibe. His best friend SJS, on the other hand, I'm starting to appreciate. I see now that he is "different", may be deeper than I thought?
But I wish him success on East of Eden nonetheless. I am still looking forward to watching it.
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11 belleza
August 21, 2008 at 11:04 PM
"His best friend SJS, on the other hand, I’m starting to appreciate. I see now that he is “different”, may be deeper than I thought?"
Oh, I get the opposite impression. His image is the Archetypal Korean Man -- tough, tender, of the Brotherhood yet apart -- (and it should be noted this species of Sexy is endangered among the 20-something pretties today, Junki much?) But from his comments, he's more like the annoying little brother who wanted to be Lil Wayne, date a Wonder Girl, and live in a MTV Crib. Yo. I love this silly stud for that, and also how he loves his mum.
What I love about Song Seung-heon is how insincere he is at playing sensitive. Jun Suh weeping over Eun Suh had the narcissistic gravity of William Shatner crying over Spock. He's beautiful and beautifully vapid, and I love him for it.
"she preens."
Actually, I would argue that Han Ji Hye is the undisputed Queen of Preen, and it is that obnoxiously prideful bearing which makes her a fashion plate. She is to the winter collection what Liam Gallagher is to vowels.
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12 bjharm
August 22, 2008 at 3:27 AM
Han Ji Hye was so cute in 19, but she must like long shows she just finished I Hate You, But It's Fine with it 150 plus run now she doing this with 50, guess a regular pay cheque is always nice.
lee da hae I think still is suffering from the success of My Girl, no matter what she did after that it was always going to be compared. Hopefully this big name drama can finally lay that baggage to rest. She` never going to be a Great actress but with her looks I really do not think that has been asked of her, just as long as she solid.
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13 she_wants_to_move
August 22, 2008 at 8:16 AM
daydreamer, what is it in her real life persona that you don't like? I disagree with you. think she is the nicest person ever. she is this "what you see is what you get person". in fact she is good friends with Jung Ryeo Won and Han Ye Seul in real life.
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14 CoffeeTea
August 22, 2008 at 2:11 PM
i think lee da hae kind of gives off that kind of vibe too. however, i haven't watched too many clips of her so i can't be one to judge.
lee yeon hee is really gorgeous and she looks natural. i like song seung hoon a lot. ^___^ i haven't watched anything with han ji hye or han ga in's hubby so idk about them.
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15 Airajuliafor
August 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Hmm.... I hope other than the cast, the basic story will be worth watching.
I wonder, who exactly is the leading lady here? (In other words, who's not the 2nd or third that completes the love polygon?)
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16 belleza
August 22, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Leading lady is Lee Da Hae. Main triangle is between Song Seung-heon and Yun Jung Hoon over Lee Da Hae.
The original synopsis had this story progressing decades across generations. And, so, it's possible different characters and relationships mainly appear in different times. That or we'll get a Love Octagon. In the Love Octagon, choke holds, backhand slaps, snarky one-liners, random explosions and gratuitous crying are permitted and encouraged. Each round ends with an amnesia plot, a terminal disease plot, or in the case of SSH, a incest-but-not-really plot. However, accusations of nose surgeries are strictly taboo. You just don't get there. Also, English-speaking actors must demonstrate acting skills before entering the bloodiest of all love geometry.
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17 erica_baddie
August 22, 2008 at 11:16 PM
I absolutely adore Han Ji Hye. I admire her for her choice of roles lately. From a mature role in the movie Humming to a sad character in EOE. Hope shs stands out in this role and prove herself more.
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18 ana
August 24, 2008 at 1:33 AM
i actually wish for han ji hye as the lead actress. i like her since sweet18 and grew to love her after watching her latest drama(exactly before east of eden): likable or not. that 170+ episodes drama really grow in me and she did an excellent job. her characters really live. and yeah, she's lovable and adorable <3 and her real life also seems to be really nice and cheerful (after watching some of her interviews)
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19 me
August 26, 2008 at 4:30 AM
Eh, i kind of agree with you about lee da hae. most of the time in talk show or interview, she seems so conscious about her prettiness. or in my homeland, we call it, 'control', like controlling your movement so that u look pretty all the time.
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20 lanz8510
August 26, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Hi, Dennis Oh -
I hope you can get to read this. I'm inspired by your talents... I wish
your success and take one step at a time... Kepp up the goodwork !!!!!
I just hope you could visit Philippines, you have fans here who would like to see you!
in person.
Take care always.........
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21 zabeh
August 31, 2008 at 11:12 PM
So meaning,SSH WILL indeed fall in love with LDH?in the drama i mean!
I NEED TO KNOW!
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22 English Subtitle Episode 4 has been completed!!
September 3, 2008 at 3:18 PM
English Subtitle Episode 4 has been completed!!
We are subbing Kdrama, East of Eden (starred by Song Seung Hun, Yun Jung Hoon, Han Ji Hye, Lee Da Hae), which is currently airing. Currently episode 4 has been completed. Come and enjoy~!
http://www.viikii.net/channels/goto/eastofeden
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September 18, 2008 at 11:39 AM
EAST OF EDEN LOVE STORY
Song Seung-heon- Dong-cheol
Lee Da Hae- Hye-rin
Yeon Jeong-Hoon- Dong-wook
Hye-rin's(Lee Da Hae) first love is Yeon Jeong-hoon acting as Dong-wook, a king and gentle man. Dong-wook loves his family dearly and became a judge in revenge for his father's death. He is as ambitious as Hye-rin for becoming so far in his career. Hye-rin falls in love with his innocent eyes and heart.
Another love that Hye-rin encounters is Song Seung-heon acting as Dong-cheol who has lived a rough life. He is a wild spirit who can even give up his life just to achieve vengeance for his father's unjust death. Hye-rin falls in love with this man who has a passionate yet innocent heart.
Hye-rin is a different character compared to other bright and cheery characters that Lee has taken. Hye-rin is strong and serious. Let's see how this love triangle is resolved in this drama!
Source: http://www.hancinema.net/news.php
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24 kim_calvz
September 18, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Lee Da Hae you look very skinny.
I've read that she got sick and get her into the hospital because of over work(too bad for her) but its good on the other side because she has given a chance to be part of this kind of drama to think that there are bunch of Korean actress who wanted to be the main leading lady for East of Eden and i think she really deserved it. go for it and do your best.
Song Seon-heun very masculine
every time i am watching him, i always looking forward to see his abs. :)
he looks good than before go for Song Seung-heon
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25 safa
October 5, 2008 at 5:51 AM
yeon sang hoon you are very handsame i love you whene i watch your tv series sad love story it is very romantic and yor rools very good really all the love for you and for your dream
safa
tunisia
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26 Pola
October 14, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Lee Yeon Hee Look pretty,,, she is doing a great job in the drama the same for the other girls, but LDH is not a couple with SSH, Is LYH and SSH they have Kiss twice yessss...
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27 Thapyay
July 30, 2009 at 3:58 AM
I like East of Eden.
Actually, i like Song Seung Heon.
he is good actor.
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28 janema
November 19, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Song Seung-heon, l really really like this series..,,
all of The cast just made me a lot more interested in this series……
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29 theGirlinPINK
May 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM
when i first started watching this, i was like WTF???!!! thisis bs!
after...
SONG SEUNG HUN!!!!~
-melted-
<3 forever yours SSS <3
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