Movie posters for bubbly romance Finding Kim Jong-wook
by javabeans
There can never be too many good frothy-cute romantic comedies out there, as far as I’m concerned (operative word being good), so I’m looking forward to the upcoming movie Finding Kim Jong-wook, which stars two very talented and charismatic actors, Im Soo-jung (I’m Sorry, I Love You) and Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince). The movie has released its first posters, pictured here.
The film is adapted from an original musical of the same name, which premiered in 2006 and became a hit with audiences. The plot kicks off when the heroine (Im Soo-jung), decides to find the first love for whom she still pines, and becomes a client of Gong Yoo, who runs a service dedicated to finding your first love.
(Such a service may rather seem curiously specific to the Western ear, but kdrama fans are probably well aware of that mystical pull of the elusive First Love that exists in Korean culture, and this idea isn’t SO far-fetched. There was even a cable reality program dedicated to a similar premise, called Tracking Your Ex-Boyfriend, which was hosted by Jae Hee and Shin Dong-wook and dispatched its production team to finding erstwhile loves of its participants.)
Of course, Im Soo-jung falls for Gong Yoo in the process. While the film isn’t exactly like the recent smash hit Cyrano Dating Agency, perhaps it’ll ride the wave of its success in the bubbly-rom-com market.
Finding Kim Jong-wook opens in December. Below is a promotional video of clips from the musical on which the movie is based. Looks breezy and fun:
The following is one of the duets featured in the musical, and sung here by Eom Ki-joon (yup, the musical-turned-television actor of dramas The World They Live In and Hero) and Oh Na-ra:
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1 pockified
October 28, 2010 at 5:04 AM
The title of the entry should be "Kim Jong Wook," not "Jae Wook" :P Just as a heads up.
Looking forward to this series!
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meve
October 28, 2010 at 5:41 AM
understandable, the misspell.
javabeans may have been too psyched up for mary stays out all night! ^^
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Javabeans
October 28, 2010 at 9:37 AM
LOL. Clearly some brain wires got crossed there. I crack me up.
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birdscout
October 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM
You crack us up, too javabeans...mostly intentionally but once in a blue moon, unintentionally:) Haven't said it in a while, but I adore your blog! My portal to a wonderland of kdrama awesomeness. Thank you!
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birdscout
October 28, 2010 at 6:51 PM
*You crack us up too, javabeans* --that comma in the wrong spot was awkward. I miss the edit button.
meve
October 29, 2010 at 10:00 PM
oh boy!
jb just LOL'd on MY post?! haha fangirling much?! =D
them brains can be really tricky! especially if the heart messes up with 'em (as i'm sure your heart's all fired up for some JGS-MGY-KJaeW action!)
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pohonphee
October 28, 2010 at 7:56 AM
ha, ha, ha Is JB doing it in purpose or what? :)
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2 Free
October 28, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Yes, can't wait !
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3 Sere
October 28, 2010 at 5:10 AM
You guys, there's the english subbed trailer at asianmediawiki http://asianmediawiki.com/Finding_Mr._Destiny It totally looks cute. Can't wait for it.
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Jean
October 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for the link! It looks fantastic. Must see.
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Artificial
October 28, 2010 at 10:25 AM
OMG that trailer was AWESOME!! ^____^
Its weird but i find Gong Yoo SO SO cute and sexy looking, especially when he dress like a dork...hahaha. OMG I WANT TO WATCH THIS SO BAD. I need to calm down and be patient, need to be patient.....calm. =___=
OMG THANK YOU FOR THE LINK Sere. Im gonna go and watch the trailer again.
^__________^
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Artificial
October 28, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Ok i just rewatched the trailer and im a bit confused.
It says on that link that Gong Yoo eventually falls in love with his client (Im Soo-jung) right?
Ok but JB says that Im Soo-jung will fall in fall in love with Gong Yoo (of course). So which is it? Im guessing JB made another Boo Boo (error).
WE all love and appreciate you still JB. ^____^
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Javabeans
October 28, 2010 at 10:52 AM
It's a romantic comedy. I'm pretty sure they fall in love with each other.
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4 stars4u
October 28, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Im Soo-jung and Gong Yoo!
looking forward for this since its been a while since Gong Yoo's last project!
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5 sequestial
October 28, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Love Gong Yoo (although GF already claimed him) but I dislike his hairstyle in these posters... It's too clean-cut and sweeped back, but I suppose it's probably meant to fit in with his character.
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sequestial
October 28, 2010 at 5:16 AM
* swept.
Whoops.
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6 ninji
October 28, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Gosh. Yes. But I need Gong Yoo in a drama soon.
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deannadsc
October 28, 2010 at 6:02 PM
I totally AGREE on that, ninji!!! my longing for Gong Yoo, my love..can not be quenched by a mere 2-hour-long movie..no matter how outstanding it may be!!!!
WE NEED GONG YOO IN A DRAMA PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
miss him much too much already!!!!!!!!
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poo
October 29, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Yeah i was dying to watch him again but the army service spoiled it all...but NW HE IS BACK! YAY!
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7 yuvee
October 28, 2010 at 5:23 AM
The trailer looks adorable! LOVE dorky Gong yoo!
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8 spunah
October 28, 2010 at 6:07 AM
gong yooooooooooooooooooooooo! yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!^^ and im soo jung, i'll throw her a yay too~^^ she's cute enough.
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9 Lyn
October 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM
This is off topic but since he was mentioned I must say a miss Jae Hee so much. Where is he hiding ? Since he was discharged from the army there was no news of his projects.
Please Javabeans do you have any news ?
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meenuby
October 28, 2010 at 9:49 AM
I've been wondering that, too. I miss him...
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10 Epi
October 28, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Ohh more Im Soo-Jung movie. I'll wait until it's released somewhere with a sub ^^
I wish she'll act in another drama pretty soon. She's my favorite kdrama actress :)
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11 Taohua
October 28, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Totally looking forward to this! And the trailer looks cute! Yay! to seeing Gong Yoo back on the silver screen and I totally *heart* Im Soo Jung!
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12 yogic
October 28, 2010 at 7:13 AM
ahhh Goooong Yooooo!! You have returned. I will never forget how much I loved in you Coffee Prince. You were not much to me in your other movies, sometimes just comic relief, but in Coffee Prince you made me want to be a girl pretending to be a boy... or an alien... or just a girl.
And that bedroom scene.... you know what scene I'm talking about... we didn't get to see much but it was oh so sexy. Rawrrr.
Gong Yoooooo. I will watch this for you.
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yl
October 28, 2010 at 5:14 PM
HAHAHA so well put, I couldn't agree more.
Gong Yoo = Rawr
Looking forward to seeing this =D
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13 Stacy
October 28, 2010 at 7:25 AM
OMGOMGOMG The trailer....Gong Yoo is sooooo geeky and I LOVE IT!
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14 noon0201
October 28, 2010 at 7:27 AM
Gong yoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss him in action!!!!
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15 giddygirl108
October 28, 2010 at 7:35 AM
Oooo looking suave, Gong Yoo! Helllooooo Hellloooooo!
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16 Fasiris Fay
October 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM
this looks adorable! love Gong Yoo- can't wait for his comeback :)
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17 okie dokie
October 28, 2010 at 9:32 AM
I'm just glad Gong Yoo is back!
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18 Amber
October 28, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Finally, GY is backkkkkkkkk. I've been watching Coffee Prince 4 the last 2 years; Ok, coffee is addicting.
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19 zoeraindasherbenji
October 28, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Ohmygosh, I saw the trailer and Gong Yoo is so totally cute in spectacles and that sideswept hair. Cute.
So cute, but it's hard for a lot of people to work that look.
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20 RiriKaKu
October 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Yeah me too,, need them came bacK soon on dRama..
or guys,, you can too watch @ YT and the video credits @ asianmedia wiki.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHIhlg49Iwc.
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21 jubilantia
October 28, 2010 at 9:50 AM
OMGONG-YOO
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22 bubbic
October 28, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Just a side note, the guy in the musical --- isn't he one of the four hotties from "Antique"...? The movie with Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jae Wook & Yoo Ah In. ^^
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23 v
October 28, 2010 at 10:24 AM
looking forward to it!!
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24 Kender
October 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Oh man, I didn't realize how much I missed GY until I saw these posters and that trailer. I can't wait to see this! (Even though it'll be forever before I can get my hands on it.. ㅠㅠ)
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25 florance
October 28, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Omo....I totally looking forward to it!!! I love Gong Yoo and I love Im Soo-Jung even more. She was brilliant in "I´m Sorry but I love you". The drama was so sad and the chemistry between her and So Ji Sub (such an eyecandy) was great. I hope the chemistry between SJ and GY is working out for them, too!XD
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26 SteamyBun
October 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Eeee! Normally I don't get nearly as excited about movies as I do about dramas, but the trailer makes this look fantastic! And Gong Yoo, omg, so... soo.... CUTE.
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27 aiqcn
October 28, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Yay....My man is back. Gong Yoo, you needs to choose your next drama project ASAP. hehe..
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28 Maggie Y
October 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Ooooo this looks good! Can't wait till it comes out!
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29 LadyIgraine
October 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM
i miss gong yoo and im soojung :)
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30 gingeranna
October 28, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! Gong Yoo! YAYYYYYY!!!!!
Is there a way to watch korean movies online? I know what to do with dramas, but movies...
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31 joicy
October 28, 2010 at 12:46 PM
They had a scandal before (oh they declared afterwards that it's not right) but anyway, GY and ISJ are close friends and used to be caught going to the airport together. So.. I am excited to see how they react in the new movie.
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32 kitsune88
October 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM
GONG YOO!!!!!! *squish* I am now a pile of goo.
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33 thedramaaddict
October 28, 2010 at 2:15 PM
yay~! im soo jung!! ~~ xD
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34 Biatchhh
October 28, 2010 at 2:38 PM
This could be wrong, but i have a feeling that the female lead's 1st love is none other than GY himself,..
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35 Sunflowery
October 28, 2010 at 3:10 PM
OMGGGGong Yoo!
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36 Endroine
October 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Lol I misread it as Kim Jae Wook X_X
looks interesting, that girl is cute and gong yoo is awesome! XD
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37 xiaoSxin
October 28, 2010 at 5:19 PM
at last Gong Yoo is REALLY back now.. miss him for the past 2 years!
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38 dramarrama
October 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM
The movie looks cute and funny. The story sort-of reminds me "Only You" with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.
It´s definitely in my must watch list!!!
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pixie
October 28, 2010 at 9:48 PM
that's what i thought so too, the story has some similarities with "Only You". but will be definitely watching this 'coz i love both actors.
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39 dzigh
October 28, 2010 at 5:51 PM
I clicked to read this article and found it with the header with the pic of YEH.
Miss them both at CP..
Anyway, looking forward to watching this movie. Sounds interesting with the two great leads.
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40 Freehee
October 28, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Gong Yoo is almost perfect, but his eyebrows bother me SO MUCH!
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41 Jasmin
October 28, 2010 at 8:44 PM
I don't even care what a movie/drama is about. All you have to say is Gong Yoo and I'll make sure to watch it. Waiting for this!
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42 Keylye
October 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Since I love both leads, I will definitely look forward to watching it. I've missed Gong Yoo!
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43 Nikki
October 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I love you forever Gong Yoo!!!! I didn't realize how much I missed him until watching the trailer.
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44 rockee
October 29, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Omo it's Yoo! I've missed him too. Can't wait!
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rockee
October 29, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Just watched the trailer and this totally reminds me of the American film "Only You" with Robert Downey Jr. Ring a bell to anyone?
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45 goldlilys
November 4, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I'll definitely watch this because 2 of my favorite Korean actors are in it. Love Im Soo-jung since I'm Sorry I Love You and of course Gong Yoo from Coffee Prince. I haven't really seen Im do much Romantic Comedy so can't wait how she portrays that. She looks so young for her age. And Gong Yoo looking mighty fine as ever.
Can't wait till I can find a way to download it LOL.
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46 scarla
November 5, 2010 at 5:04 PM
I saw the 4 poster and trailer and I didnt like the posters!!becouse ISJ (she is gorgeous in real life)look same as the movie but goong yoo is not! He act as an googled,insignificant,shy man but in the posters they used the goong yoo not the real character! bad marketing strategy becouse young fans always want to see their idols hot (silly point of view!)but ıf you dont show them the real characters earlier you ruin the expectations easily and the viewer rate decrease! like the cyborg movie! I hope they wont share the same destiny I will be sad for ISJ!!
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