Jung Kyeo-woon gets fat (suited), Romance Town teaser
by javabeans
Wow, talk about image transformation: Jung Kyeo-woon, the ripped and toned elite judo athlete from Dr. Champ, packs on the pounds (well, the fat suit) for scenes in the upcoming romantic comedy Romance Town, which has also released its preview video (watch below).
Jung Kyeo-woon plays the romantic lead in the drama formerly known as Maids which stars Sung Yuri as his love interest. He’s the sharp, handsome rich chaebol, while she’s the cheerful everywoman who cleans his house. But he only gets that way after a drastic image shift, which explains why his character had been previously described as “originally very nice, but he comes back from New York very macho and masculine. He’s rude to women, and is a cold, hard-to-please type.”
And then he comes back home and looks like this:
In the stills below, though, his Gun-woo character weighs 150 kg (330 pounds) and is still in his timid, bumbling phase. Jung has drawn some comparisons to IU for her fat-suited transformation in Dream High, but I think his makeup and padding looks much better than Pil-sook’s, which always looked pretty fake. It reportedly took five hours of makeup work to complete Gun-woo’s look, and Jung could hardly move in it.
It’s also amazing how the faux fat adds about twenty years to his age; he’s 29 but looks nigh middle-aged. And, well, there’s also that hair. Wow, is all I can say about that. Just, wow.
Since being cast, Jung has been working on his speech and carriage to convey his character’s early shyness. He said, “In my school days I was actually too skinny. I’ve never lived this before and it isn’t a transformation that I’d be able to do easily in the future, so I couldn’t let the chance to play Gun-woo pass me by. It’s a role that would stir ambition in any actor. I hope you’ll watch affectionately.”
Here’s the trailer for Romance Town, wherein Sung Yuri muses about how when she was a child, she thought of how grand life would be, only to grow up and realize that it’s a lot harder than it looks. She’d dreamt of white knights riding to the rescue, instant life reversals, Cinderella scenarios.
As we know, fate’s chosen to make her a maid to the rich instead (alongside fellow maid Min Hyo-rin), where she’ll run into two potential white knights: Jung Kyeo-woon and his friendly hyung Kim Min-joon. (Hey, her Cinderella jackpot didn’t come right away, but at least she got to double down.)
Gun-woo’s “before” look will be in the first two episodes; the drama follows Thorn Birds and premieres on Wednesday, May 11.
But really, what I love about this post is that it gives me a chance to do this: Remember this guy?
Via Munhwa Journal
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1 ck1Oz
April 28, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Forget about the fat suit...look at the mop head and JB trying to convince herself that more abs are needed to counteract the hair and suit....LOL.
I've never seen so many choco abs photos in a row here before :-)
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dramaaddict
April 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM
I was getting flashbacks of Get Karl, then i was brought back with those abs....yummy
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2 annie
April 28, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Trailer is kind of different. I wonder if this drama will have a more low-key, realistic vibe than the usual Cinderella stories (a la BOF).
Thanks, I needed the ab therapy after all those distressing fat-suit ajusshi photos. :)
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annie
April 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Also, props to JKW for taking on such an unflattering transformation. I'm interested to see how he'll pull it off.
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SteamyBun
April 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM
a low-key, realistic Cinderella story would be awesome! Like a la Jane Eyre or something, instead of BOF or BL.
Also, wow. He is really hot.
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annie
April 28, 2011 at 9:54 PM
I agree! It would be a nice change. I LOVE Jane Eyre.
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3 Farzad
April 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM
I am jealous of him..........
i have to do more and more sport to be as fit as him ....
i am not that much good but i can do my best to become... JB !!!
u girls ...why would you find this kind of mans sexy ??
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4 Kyotoka
April 28, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Oh boy what a great way to start the day. I soo want to know if in the real world this boy's personality matches his fine bod. But then if it doesn't who cares if we get to look at that!
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5 ohemgee
April 28, 2011 at 5:39 AM
ohmygosh i didn't expect this in the morning!!!
it's about time we had a few more teasers (topless!) from JKW!
;) way to start the day off right
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6 rubie
April 28, 2011 at 5:41 AM
LOL! JKW did what KSY did for Prosecutor Princess.. both donning the challenging fat-body-suit. Good for the actor, he's been busy acting since Dr. Champ and taking the initiative as an upcoming lead actor indeed. ^^ Thanks for the post, JB!
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kaedejun
April 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM
wheehee! what i thought too!!!
uh oh - am i ACTUALLY getting excited for this drama? O_O
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7 Farzad
April 28, 2011 at 5:54 AM
with this trailer ...no one is going to watch this nice drama !!!
we can't even compare this with the greatest love's trailer !!!
they really need to do sth ....i love sung yuri and i don't want her to pay for this ................
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8 girlatsea
April 28, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Oh wow, those Dr. Champ pictures. *fans self*
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9 Linh
April 28, 2011 at 6:32 AM
I really like JKW. He grew on me over the years. And his acting is improving as he goes, so I appreciate that. Plus he's so lovable, how could he not be? I can't wait for this drama to start, even though I dislike the title.
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rose
April 29, 2011 at 11:09 PM
i agree ioo percent
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10 ...
April 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM
those last pics make a nice break from contract law... :)
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11 Ichigo
April 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM
It's Kevin from The Office!
Two beauties in this drama, the classic Sung Yuri and the up n comer Min Hyo-Rin, can't wait!
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Chocobo
April 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM
LOL it IS Kevin! Omg, amazing catch.
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12 tessa
April 28, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Yes they should change the trailer
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13 swui
April 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM
I like Jung Kyeo Woon BUT...May is just too busy for me.....TOO MANY DRAMA on my watching and to be watch list...
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14 rickytheroyalhighness
April 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Guys like him make guys like me look like marshmellows. *sigh*
but I do love him in Dr Champ :)
What do Korean moms feed their boys?
It's too late for me but I want to ensure my sons look as err... Korean as possible.
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Dux
April 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I am not Korean either, but the best way to make sure your offsprings look Korean is probably to have a Korean significant other. That way at least they will be 1/2 Korean, and they also have the insider's info in terms of food. One stone, two birds!
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hookedonmonix
April 30, 2011 at 2:48 PM
If by "Korean", you mean the abs- mandatory military service helps, I'd imagine :)
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15 JJ
April 28, 2011 at 7:52 AM
woah korea is really impressive in doing transformation --- i wldn't have recognized him if i didn't see his real photo if you will! woot woot what a 6 pack he's got! i like him a lot since Women in the sun where i first saw him!
another addition to darken my circles but i'm not complaining, it's my therapy from a hard days' work! my day or days won't be complete without kdramas! i can't explain or describe it into words! i even went to Korea to see the place & plan to go back soon! :)
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16 Yawniebug
April 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Woaaaahhh. That's really different...
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17 jane
April 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Oh my. Yeah... it definitely looks convincing. More than IU's Pil Sook transformation. But I can see where his real fingers show. Hee.
And, don't hesitate to find other reasons to post topless JKW pics! HOT!
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18 My2Girls
April 28, 2011 at 8:45 AM
You guys really should put some kind of warning on posts like this. After the line
"But really, what I love about this post is that it gives me a chance to do this: Remember this guy?"
I scrolled down and hot tea shot out my NOSE!
But kam'sa'hap'nida!
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19 ajewell
April 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Something about his hands though, looks *really* fake...
Still, I'm looking forward to it. And the million other shows that will be starting around the same time, lol.
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20 Alvina
April 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM
He was utterly adorable in Dr. Champ.
Rather than IU, this makes me think of "Hello, My Sweetheart" (T-drama). I think the character there went through a similar transformation, though, for different reasons :D
I'll watch the first episode just for him haha.
Thank you for the ab therapy <3
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nana
April 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM
me too. its the hair, i think. they have the same do. sho's character transformed from a mamas boy dork to a hottie, but he was never fat. buck toothed and mushroom haired yes, fat - no.
i'm a little more interested in this one now.
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21 malta
April 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM
I love how in the second topless Dr. Champ picture there's a spray bottle in the background! I guess they were spraying that fake sweat on the rest of the extras. LOL
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22 malta
April 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Also, he is a very good looking man...emphasis on the very.
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23 come2noona
April 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM
"But really, what I love about this post is that it gives me a chance to do this: Remember this guy?"
JB, you rock!
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24 aX
April 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM
... he's overrated! I still don't like him!
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25 Pitpit
April 28, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Yeah..Can wait this drama
I love jung gyu woon so much ^^
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26 glacierkn
April 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I almost died looking at his Dr Champ pictures! I've also come to really love JKW, and I will certainly give his new drama a try!
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27 Cam
April 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Wow! O__o Nice bod, Jung Kyeo Woon!!! =D
That's very INTERESTING, ofc. (nods with thumbs-up) =D
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28 simone
April 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM
all i can say after the unexpected and pleasant last few photos is yum yum :P
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29 Vasou
April 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Reminds me of ''Just friends'' with Ryan Reynolds.
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30 JD
April 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM
So how do they exactly fatten the face? Is that thru computer effects?
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31 mellowyel
April 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
omg it's Reaper Halmoni from 49 Days! LOL i think being an older actor playing bit parts in all these dramas might be the best job ever. so many opportunities to be a bunch of different characters.
now, onto the important stuff: Jung Kyeo-woon! *SWOON*
interested to see how he does his fat character. but sadly, i have no time to watch all these trendies. i will simply download them ALL and watch them when I go back to Nigeria and the internet is too slow to stream dramas.
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32 Elle-Emme
April 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Need a kdrama diet for may
Lie to me may 9 , 10
Romance town 11 12
i am not eating anymore noodles , or any food i am living on ice and green tea
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DB5K
April 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM
What about Best Love?? The new Hong sisters drama with Gong Hyojin and Cha Seungwon?? And Manny and Baby Faced Beauty?? There's a flood of rom-com's this spring!! I'm the most excited about Lie to Me followed by Best Love, though. I can't imagine which will be better. I just can't wait!!!
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33 Ingrid
April 28, 2011 at 11:18 AM
oh my god ...i have my gyu woon's part for the day !!!
after that ..i really don't need more korean's abs! lol
i agree with you ..from hateful bt once again he really improves a lot !
but i want to see a "real kiss" now..like in "women in the sun" (ep16)
ahh i cant' wait .it's my first choice for the next kdrama!
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34 mskololia
April 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Ahhh, this looks interesting.....*sighs*
Ok, LTM and RT...
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35 DB5K
April 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I actually think it would be more interesting if Min Hyorin was wealthy and Sung Yuri's rival for Jung Kyeo Woon's affections. I'm curious as to how Min Hyorin would fare as a villainess since she's only played pure, innocent roles thus far. Coincidentally, who plays Sung Yuri's rival, because I'm willing to bet my right arm that there will be one. I really hope that Min Hyorin isn't Sung Yuri's rival in love because somehow, it seems more despicable if Min Hyorin were to play a fake, two-faced, scheming gold digger pretending to be poor and helpless. It just reminds me too much of Get Karl! That girl was the most annoying fictional character I've ever come across. Right now I'm LOVING Kim Min Jung's evil character on Thorn Birds. You know, those female antagonists you love to hate? It's just so satisfying when they meet their just desserts in the end. Though hate female antagonists during the duration of the drama, once the drama ends, my reasonable side returns, and I admire and respect the sheer quality of their acting. I think evil characters are often better actors than the ones that play the good characters~~~
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36 Revy
April 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM
i love those pics from Dr.Champ
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37 L
April 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Hehe this fingers have 2 different colors
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38 Purpleclouds
April 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
1. I never laugh at fat people, even when I was young and skinny. Now I'm fatter and fatter, so I know it's no laughing matter.
2. Thank goodness for V shape!
3. Yeah, I've always wonder why there are so many V tall guys in Korea. What do their mothers' feed them? Why are they cooking better than me? Have to thank them cuz I'm loving all the K-dramas.
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Chocobo
April 28, 2011 at 3:52 PM
That's probably just a skewed perception because it's television. There's just as many tall, young, V-shaped men that flood Hollywood, but they don't exactly represent the general population.
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Purpleclouds
April 28, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Yeah, of course in Hollywood, and of course more so in US where there are just tons of Vs, they already naturally have deep large eyes, tall nose, height, sportive & work out. Somehow at the moment, I just forgot to think/include them because like you said, I was just thinking about my Dramaworld. :)
But to be frank, there's just not as much Vs from Mainland/Hong Kong/Taiwan; whose dramas I've watched. I feel sad about that since I am Chinese. I wish my own people's dramas were more romantic, filled w/ eye candies, but the picking is scares. O well.
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Purpleclouds
April 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Sorry, i mean scarce.
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Chocobo
April 28, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Hmm, to be honest with you I haven't seen Taiwanese/Chinese/Hong Kong dramas yet. I'm pretty new to drama and Korean is the only kind I've watched so far. I'll have to take your word for it!
Though in my opinion, too much V's gets tiring-- if everyone is V shaped and tall it's boring! I'd like to see some different body shapes who are attractive too :-) I also like broad chested and short.
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39 RunLolaRun
April 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM
This is the only drama I'm looking forward to seeing next month.
Lie to Me, Best Love, City Hunter, and Baby-faced Beauty have not caught my attention yet. Maybe when I check out the first episodes my mind will change.
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40 jyyjc
April 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM
haha! and to think he paired with kim so yeon who was also in a fat suit in prosecutor princess.
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41 Barbara Starks
April 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM
OMG! I totally love when the hair start right below the navel and goes down, down, down :)
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42 Barbara Starks
April 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Those pant are really tight, they outline everything. Oh well you can't have it all!
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Maho
April 28, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Haha...guess I wasn't the only one whose eyes wondered to the crotch region...and anyone know who's the guy who has his back to JKW? A extra with a hot back?
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Denali
April 28, 2011 at 10:09 PM
That's no extra but stuntman-turned-actor Jung Suk Won, aka the Yoo Sang Bong character. He's got a great bromance with Jung Kyeo Woon on the drama.
See below for more proof - and eye candy:
http://i.dramacrazy.net/46332_152362514802698_148349078537375_245915_1416747_n.jpg
Btw, the man in the background on the last pic is Super Junior's own Shin Dong. ;)
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Whatever his shape and haircut, JKW is yummy to me.
Thank you, JB!
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43 Carinne
April 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM
This show reminds me of a TWdrama Love Storm where Ken Chu was also in a fat suit.
How come these prosthetics make JKW host jaundice? Can anyone guess how old is this fat suit? Eek!
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marj
April 28, 2011 at 5:54 PM
yeah..i kinda noticed that the fat suit is a little bit more yellow than his actual skin..notice the change in color in his fingers in his hand, the one placed on his mother's shoulders
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44 chicababe
April 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM
I wanna watch it but for some reason I cannot finish Sung Yuri dramas. Her presence onscreen is just so dead like she has no energy or just simply lacks charm even when she tries to be charming.
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45 Arhazivory
April 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Wow....those pics at the end. Just.....wow. Should I be grinning this much while I'm at work?
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46 Einna
April 28, 2011 at 11:44 PM
I admire how he's been able to maintain his body. He was already fit back to his Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy days (his character was hilariously dumb who believed all the girls like him LOL).
Hmmm, I wonder where I could buy three of him...
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annie
April 29, 2011 at 1:42 AM
I loved him in BTSC! He was hilarious. I coincidentally ended up watching it at the same time as Dr. Champ, and I was so surprised when I recognized his younger self. The boy grew up well :)
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47 Rovi
April 29, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Well, Jeong Gyo-woon's fath-turned-sexy reminded me of Oh Ji-ho's "Get Karl, Oh Soo-jeong!"'s Karl...
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48 fina
April 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM
wow!! JGW, the writer and the director had to collaborate carefully as to the right man to do this padded-fat guy character. and, in their eyes and ours- your fans, it had to be you. just you, and not any other.
act like it's your last, and bring home the bacon. Congratulations!!! you got it in right in the bag. My best wishes on your performance. visit Philippines soon.
God bless you.
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49 maechan
May 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I. Must. Stop. Drooling. OMG those abs, those arms... I ca'nt think straight... those pics are taking the express to my phone's wallpaper *O*
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