Lee Dong-wook in Scent of a Woman
by javabeans
We’re a few weeks out from the new I’m-dying-but-this-will-be-funny-I-swear drama Scent of a Woman (I may have paraphrased the show’s description a little), which stars Kim Sun-ah as an ordinary office employee who discovers she’s got a limited time left to live, and decides to make the most of it.
The stills in this post of are her love interest, newly-released-from-army-duty Lee Dong-wook; he plays a chaebol engaged to another woman (Seo Hyo-rim), albeit in one of those arranged setups so common in the upper echelons. The better to keep the rich getting richer, I suppose. Can’t have that income gap shrinking when they’ve worked so hard to build it up, eh?
The family money for Lee’s character comes from the travel industry; he’s the only son to the owner of the top tourism company in the nation. He’s described as cynical, so I presume we can expect Kim Sun-ah to melt his cool exterior, much as she does that of her doctor (Eom Ki-joon), who becomes a warm Daddy Long Legs type to her.
I’m still curious to see how this is going to be funny; I get that it’s going for a Last Holiday premise and intends to keep the tone bright and entertaining. It’s just…is she really gonna die at the end? Because that sort of negates the whole comedy aspect of it for me. It comes from the writer-director pair behind Dr. Champ, though, so perhaps it’ll go for the same kind of refreshing, atmospheric vibe as that drama. And if they bring back that gorgeous camera, I’m already half-swooning in anticipation.
Scent of a Woman premieres on July 23.
Via Osen
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1 uRnaa
July 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Loved him in My Girl. He looks same here.
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xylophonic
July 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Same! I cannot wait to see him onscreen again. (OMG those lips *_*)
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Vly
July 3, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Those eyes melt..
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han
July 2, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Lee Dong-wook has such nice side profile!
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Wish
July 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM
He DOES.
I fell in love with him in My Girl,
cant wait to see him again!!!
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Ani
July 2, 2011 at 10:47 PM
I have to admit, I saw pieces of My Girl here and there and just didn't feel it. Although I did like the movie he was in with Eugene - Eugene caught my eye more than him. Hopefully I'll finally see his appeal here. If not, maybe my taste just lies elsewhere.
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LOVly
July 3, 2011 at 3:28 AM
ONE OF TOO MANY OF MY FAVORITE KOREAN ACTORS.
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SooYeon
August 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM
I know exactly how you feel!
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ly
July 3, 2011 at 3:34 AM
Really, loved him in Partner the most.
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Samz
July 8, 2011 at 5:40 AM
OMG YES :')
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2 minty710
July 2, 2011 at 9:30 PM
omg~~~!!! anything with kim sun-ah i will always look forward too! can't wait!! <333
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eylahime
July 6, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Yeah!!!!! Me too! I've watched all the kdramas that stars kim sun ah!! Love her damn much!
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3 YerVang
July 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM
He somehow looks different. Maybe his style? Idk.
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4 whoopeeyoo
July 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Even the stills look visually appealing. I bet they'll use that gorgeous camera like in Dr. Champ. <3
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5 jastinel
July 2, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Scent of a woman....Fighting!
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6 ricky the royal highness
July 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Ooh look! He is aging really well :)
Hope this drama would be awesome albeit the fact that weekend dramas are not really my (pororo)cup of tea.
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ahjummabunny
July 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM
secret garden was a weekend drama. it's also similar in length.
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ricky the royal highness
July 3, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Hello Bunny!
I waited for several weeks by reading the recaps before committing myself to SG. I want THIS one with LDW to be good so I can add it to the few weekend dramas I've watched :)
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7 Mara
July 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM
looking forward to this one.
why do they always have to be chaebols? ugh.
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avonmarissa
July 2, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Because the ladies love the chaebol playboy-turned devoted lover hero, lol. That plot line of the ssagaji bastardly chaebol heir converted into an ardent lover by episode 16(more or less) is one that will never die out.
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8 ...
July 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM
oooh. the stills are looking good. i think he looks a lot better than in my girl.
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9 ilog
July 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM
So......... Since this is going to be just 16 episodes, can we look forward to you guys recapping this?
Hehe, can't wait for this drama! Love love LOVE all the leads! Keep the updates coming!!
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10 blueFish
July 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM
I am certainly going to watch this. Kim Sun Ah got me in but I will not deny the fact that Lee Dong Wook is looking good here..
Woah my hands is full with these addicting Kdramas..KEKE..
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11 Bluefyre
July 2, 2011 at 10:34 PM
WOW. LDW! I've missed you!!
Now I really hope they bring back that gorgeous camera! All the better to drool over him with! :D please, please!
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12 Saa
July 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM
I still don't get how this is gonna be funny either...
Unless the girl pulls a Gui Gui (Brown Sugar Macchiato) and can't read English, so she thought she had testicular cancer but ends up finding out she can't...cause she lacks some vital organs necessary for testicular cancer... But otherwise, I don't get how this will be funny...
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Ani
July 2, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Hahahaha. I haven't seen that drama in so long. It was, uh, interesting. They could either do a BSM or a Last Holiday on us. X/
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jinkzz
July 3, 2011 at 12:07 AM
hahahaha
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
July 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM
I share your bewilderment...how can a dying theme be funny? I remember that award-winning movie "Life is Beautiful" about the Holocaust and it was supposed to be funny. I watched it, and did laugh, but the laughter was tinged with sadness and dread.
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Alvina
July 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM
oh god Life is Beautiful...
That drama was the horror of my youth, showing me that life is just a screening of sadness with fake happiness... or, at least, that's how my 6th grade teacher described it lol.
I cant look of LDW without seeing Kim Min-Jong in his face; it's weird. :D
BSM WAS really weird lol. Part of an old era, perhaps still existing era (?), where silly crack dramas still became famous :P
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13 adverseffects
July 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM
I really hope they can pull off the funny. If it's awkward black humor or something to that effect, I'm not sure how I'd feel, considering the premise. Then again, slapstick would be awkward too. Hmm... We'll have have to see.
Regardless, I'm just happy Lee Dong-wook is jumping into a new project so quickly after being discharged. I'm neutral about Kim Sun-ah. Maybe she'll win me over in this one?
I'll be along for the ride, as long as things don't get *too* heartbreak-y or sappy or strange.
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adverseffects
July 2, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Oh... and relevance is necessary, I guess, lol. I like the pictures! :) Lee Dong-wook is looking mighty fine all suited up. It's been a while, so 2011 fashion trends look yummy on him. Or... he looks yummy in 2011 fashion trends? Works either way, haha.
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Alvina
July 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM
no, he just looks yummy all the time. It's not a time thing. It's a face thing :D
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14 Marlene
July 2, 2011 at 11:12 PM
that's my first love right there !!!! Lee Dong Wook the perfect guy!!! Can't wait for this drama!! There's really NO end to my kdrama addiction. Awww So. Korea why are you soo good at making dramas!
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15 Jo
July 2, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Uhhh,you cannot ever criticize Lee Dong-wook!!! I loved him in La Dolce Vita.
Best.
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16 D
July 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM
my Wookie is back!
ummm, not that fond of KSA but still game since my other fav couple frm TWTLI are in it
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17 Noelle
July 2, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Death done right can be funny as all Hell. Don't get me wrong though I'm pro Kim Sun Ah living... I'm completely gaga for her. If she died I would be pissed.
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18 Rubysing
July 3, 2011 at 12:06 AM
One of my favourite actors and one of my favourite actresses... it will be interesting to see if they have on-screen sizzling chemistry to rival Hwanhye's (methinks no other couple can do that though) :)
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19 pinkheaven
July 3, 2011 at 12:06 AM
CAN NOT WAIT! Love Wookie and I've been anticipating his comeback for so long! His facial features are gorgeous and love his profile!
And it's a plus that his new drama is with Kim Sun-Ah...love her too, especially as Sam-Soon.
I just hope it stays somewhat light-hearted...if at all possible...
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20 Tama
July 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM
God how I love that man... I am so happy to see him again. =3
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21 Carinne
July 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM
Lookin' good, at least this wkend show will not conflict timewise w/ my addiction to I Need Romance. I'm in love w/ Kim Duk Soo.
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22 YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
July 3, 2011 at 1:24 AM
This year's dramas seem to be heading towards the tragic: 49 Days, Ripley, Princess's Man, and now this. Between serious dramas and rom-coms, I prefer rom-coms, escapism and all that, but come to think of it, it's the sad ones that haunt you a long time after you've finished watching them. Think What Happened in Bali, Stairway to Hell, I'm Sorry I love You.
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23 Nina
July 3, 2011 at 3:04 AM
He's baaaaaaaaaaacccccckkkk!!!!!!!!!! Wheee, my first EVER Korean actor crush ^^
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24 Chintu
July 3, 2011 at 3:50 AM
i hope dey mak t along d lines of 'flowers 4 my life', whic also had d lead dyin n d end, & d charax knowin t b4hand, bt stil mngd 2 b funny & poignan simultaneously... a hertwarmin comedy... :)
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25 sara
July 3, 2011 at 4:27 AM
he gives me Hyun bin's cold-prince vibe so he is not my fave
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26 vic
July 3, 2011 at 5:03 AM
first!
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27 yong in
July 3, 2011 at 5:19 AM
July 23, yey! cannot wait. missed those kissable lips, haha.
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28 biankoy
July 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM
LEE DONG WOOK <3<3
EEEEEE!!!!!! I've waited 2 years for this!!!
omygosh.. now I can't seem to wait for 2012-2013
KANG DONG WOON!
KIM JI HOON!
KIM NAM GIL!
LEE WAN!
and of course
HYUN BIN!!!!
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29 Kasie J.
July 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM
This better end just like "Last Holiday" and that means a happy ending with nobody dying!
And with all the dramas I've watched where the male character is the son of a rich chaebol. . .I wonder if real-life rich people in Korea watch Korean dramas and laugh at the exaggeration or just nod in agreement that this is their life? Haha, I don't know it always struck me as interesting that rich folk are always part of the equation but we all know it's pretend.
But I can't wait for this drama. Kim Sun Ah~! <3
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30 soiia
July 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM
I'm so excited to see him back on the screen, but I'm still wondering how this is going to be a rom-COM XD
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31 Cynthia
July 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Unless it involves some type of bizarre plot twist (i.e., mixed up medical records, misdiagnosis, miraculous healing, etc.), it's going to be tough to find the funny in terminal illness.
We've dealt with death dramas in "Who Are You" and "49 Days" - both ending with copious tears on my part. Kdrama writers have no compulsion in killing off characters, living, dying, or a combo of both (49 Days).
I mean, look how we're living in current fear of any upcoming deaths in City Hunter? The stronger the writing, the less fan-service to appease us.
So, it's going to be interesting to see how the writer(s) handle this subject without alienating the viewers. It's tough to emotionally invest in a character who's slated to bite "the Big One". (Hello, Stairway To Heaven - Imma talkin' to you!!)
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32 Juliesean
July 3, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Perhaps Kim Sun Ah made a mistake in thinking that she is dying. Some hospital mix up. So she lives her life to the fullest without thinking of consequences. This is the only way the rom com can go with the death theme?
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33 Banu
July 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Hate the hair a little but he is perfect as always.. Looking forward for this drama.. I hope we don't see a tragic ending =(
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34 Steamy Bun
July 3, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Hey javabeans, have you seen any of the drama Thank You? That also has a rather depressing premise as it centers around the family of a little girl with AIDS. It managed to be quite funny without being at all inappropriate. I'm thinking Scent of a Woman might have a similar vibe - teary and thoughtful, but somehow full of joy and laughter.
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35 gmei
July 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM
waaahhh!! been visiting your page frequently, hoping you could post some update on this drama~! thank you so much for this! Im dying in anticipation waiting for this drama *arrggg* love LDW and Kim Suna!
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36 LeeLei
July 4, 2011 at 3:47 AM
I have to say, Lee Dong Wook looks just as young as he was in "My Girl".... I wonder what's his secret to looking young? Seriously, I do wonder...
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37 jodie047
July 4, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Dong wook my love! <3
you're finally back!!!!
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38 Two Cents
July 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Man, time really flies. Lee Dong Wook is back from army duty? It seems just yesterday I was reading here on Dramabeans that he was entering the army. I starting to feel old.
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39 Kuging
July 4, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Ay! Looking forWARD to this...yet again...heartstrings is just not for me..
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40 winai
July 20, 2011 at 12:30 AM
glad to see LDW on this new drama..though im not a fan of KSA coz i personally dont like her eversice and i havent seen any of her dramas.. im still looking forward to watch this because of of LDW..
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41 telle
November 6, 2011 at 3:26 AM
oppA! h0pe you can do a movie or a drama with yoon eun yeh ssi... you'll gonna make a great couple! :))
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