Script reading session for MBC drama The Duo
by javabeans
With production off to a late start, MBC sageuk drama The Duo is finally moving into high gear for its upcoming premiere, and has released photos from its script reading.
Pictured here are the series’ three leads, Chun Jung-myung (Cinderella’s Sister), Han Ji-hye (East of Eden), and Lee Sang-yoon (Life Is Beautiful). Looks like the actors are busy growing out their hair and their facial scruff to play Joseon-era men; I’m eager to see how they’ll look once they’re in full garb. (We’ve already seen Han in period fare before, if you’ll recall her role in the movie Like the Moon Escaping From Clouds.)
Lee Sang-yoon arrived an hour late to the reading, earning him the joke by PD Im Tae-woo (Air City, Dandelion Family) that his tardiness required a song. Lee immediately launched into the national anthem, setting an upbeat atmosphere.
In the drama, Chun Jung-myung is born to a noble family, but grows up in a beggar’s hut and becomes a Robin Hood-like heroic outlaw. Lee Sang-yoon has the opposite fate, born a beggar but raised as a nobleman. Han Ji-hye is the daughter of the village schoolteacher who becomes caught in a love triangle between the two men.
The Duo will replace Queen of Reversals, which was extended to allow this drama more time to prepare. It premieres in mid-February as a Monday-Tuesday series.
Via TV Report
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1 Crysalide
January 10, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Who's the red scarf girl. she looks like Kim Min Hee.
Anyway can't wait for this drama. anything with PIE in it, I'm in!
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annie
January 10, 2011 at 7:04 AM
You're right she does! I don't think it's her though.
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adj
January 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM
sorry, but why does ppl call him PIE?
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anynon..
January 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM
check out JB's 2009? open threads, back where the regulars Jbeaners such as hjkomo, ockoala, langdon, samsooki, balleza etc..were all still very much active on OT. If I am not mistaken, one of them started that nick PIE (from sweetie-pie?)
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kcrey
December 11, 2018 at 7:01 PM
She's Seo Hyun Jin.. a former girl group member and now an actress
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2 Annie
January 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Me too:)
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3 sheena
January 10, 2011 at 5:19 AM
lee sang yoon is one of those men who have a very sexy treasure trail!
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4 heejung
January 10, 2011 at 5:39 AM
chunnie~~~~~~
i can't wait to see his adorable face on my computer screen again :3
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5 cassandra
January 10, 2011 at 5:46 AM
thanks javabeans,
han ji hye looks happier after her marriage.
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rox1982
January 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM
She got married already? *shocked*
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6 Jossy
January 10, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Looking good pie! :D
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7 124y
January 10, 2011 at 7:07 AM
oh, my han ji hye.. <3
i cant wait to see her in traditional hanbok. i know there are many actress who's beautiful but HJH has the prettiest original korean-look face. she looks very pretty even with single eyelid.
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8 bettinagurl
January 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM
CJM... shave off please! :) jihye unnie... figthing! :)
looking forward for this drama... :)
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Biscuit
January 11, 2011 at 7:22 PM
MTE.
The Chun does not look good with facial hair.
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9 glencorajane
January 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Isnt han ji hye much older than both male leads?
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snow
January 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM
no. han ji hye will be 27 this year, chun jung myung will be 31 and lee sang yoon 30.
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10 red_pill
January 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM
I adore Lee Sangyoon (mine!). Can't wait!
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11 yui
January 10, 2011 at 9:06 AM
jung myung oppa loos HAWT....so manly...hwaiting oppadeul..and jihye unni!!
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12 Ani
January 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I still can't believe Chun Jung-myung is over 30 and has done his military duty already. I mean, when everyone kept saying he was a baby face, I never really thought about it because I thought he was in his early twenties or something. But now, knowing his real age? Oh. Em. Gee. He really does have a baby face. XD Cutey patooty.
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13 mars
January 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM
I am so ready for this drama to air! I rode on the SKKS wave until it crashed me into the rocks (yup, I'm talking about that ending). I'm expecting delight and thousand watt smiles from Chun Jung-myung. :)
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14 Tha
January 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM
I happen to think Han Ji Hye is one of the most BEAUTIFUL Korean Actresses because she is Natural. Double Eye lids are overrated!!! Thank you Jesus for my chinky eyes!
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15 Phuong
January 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM
oooh i'm so excited. im a die hard han ji hye fan. she was basically the only good thing about east of eden. anyway the duo sounds like a drama w/ potential.
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16 Janna
January 10, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Ring me up when Chun Jung-myung starts looking like the beginning of What's Up Fox again. I will watch. I will watch and pause and screen cap and watch some more.
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17 ditdut
January 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM
I have a feeling I will hate Han Jihye just because she's sandwiched between these two hotties.
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18 raccoon 너구리
January 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM
looking at those last 2 pics i feel oddly attracted to lee sang yoon when i didn t think much of him while watching sex is zero 2. could it be the facial hair?
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19 Cam
January 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Bravo-Bravo, I am sure that this drama will be great and looking so good, ofc.
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20 rhea
January 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Lee SangYoon!!I'm on board!
:)
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21 ar_arguably romantic
January 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Chun Jung-myung looks hotter with the facial hair!
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22 Bam
January 12, 2011 at 5:54 AM
looking good!!
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23 Dada
January 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM
He has adorable face...
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