Park Shi-yeon returns to film as a femme fatale
by girlfriday
Actress Park Shi-yeon (Coffee House) will be making her big screen comeback early next year opposite Park Hee-soon (A Barefoot Dream) in a thriller sex comedy (How’s that for a genre mashup?) called Scent of a Woman. Yeah, someone should tell them there’s a drama around with the same name. Wouldn’t that be your first order of business? Emergency title brainstorm meeting?
Park Shi-yeon will be starring as a femme fatale in the film described as a “sexual comedy with thriller elements.” I don’t know what that means, but I just hope it’s not a sign of an identity crisis. PD Kim Hyung-joon who directed the thriller No Mercy will be at the helm. There’s not too much detail about the story, but Park Hee-soon will play a detective who comes across Park Shi-yeon during an investigation, only he somehow ends up the prime suspect because of her. His underling detective, played by Joo Sang-wook (Thorn Birds, pictured below), will end up chasing him in turn.
So love triangle with two detectives and one femme fatale? That’s not an unfamiliar setup, but I’m more intrigued by the so-called thriller-sex-comedy angle. Especially because I’d be uninterested if Park Shi-yeon were playing a straight-up femme fatale, which she’s done before. But I like her much better as a rom-com actress, because she has a naturally bubbly personality that comes across much better onscreen. So if they actually pull this off as a laugh-out-loud comedy, then I’m down.
Scent of a Woman starts shooting in late August, and plans for an early 2012 premiere.
Via My Daily
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1 maez
July 31, 2011 at 1:22 PM
tbh I'm kinda glad she wasn't making a come back in another drama. Coffee House didn't really work for her, imo.
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birdscout
July 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Really?! I thought she was FANTASTIC and very charming in Coffee House.
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Nafiza
July 31, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Me too. And honestly, why does it matter if she does make a drama comeback? You just need to not watch it.
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Jane
July 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM
I know. What kind of nonsense comment was that? If you don't like her, don't watch.
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maez
July 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM
I watch it regardless if I don't like someone because I think they may prove me wrong. Plus never said I don't like her. Just meant that character didn't fit her.
angelpur
July 31, 2011 at 2:16 PM
sort of agree. Didn't love her in coffee house (liked Ham Eun Jung's character much more) but I do think she improved much since my girl days.
much more excited bout the men, though. loved joo sang-wook since giant!
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Kay
July 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM
errr lol
Most pp really turned around and like/ love her after that show ( I had seen her but never paid attention to her. CH made me a big fan of hers)
It's just your opinion and I think a lot pp disagree with you, including JB and GF
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Fanny
July 31, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Hmmm... The ship war in Coffee House between PSY and EJ characters, good times...
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August 1, 2011 at 12:49 AM
and lol the comment above you, perfect timing. :|
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Kay
August 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM
it was great and intense lolz
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Kgrl
August 1, 2011 at 9:28 PM
You've got to be kidding, not improved since My Girl days? lols. SOAM and CH were great testaments to her acting improvement.
Personally, I think CH was a breakthrough role. A lot of people didn't think sexy, femme fatale PSY could do comedy. But I think she was simply delightful in a comedic role. And her chemistry with KJH was sizzling. I'm excited about her taking on another witty and entertaining role.
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Arhazivory
July 31, 2011 at 8:35 PM
lol. I echo the others' sentiments: CH made me love her.
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engl
July 31, 2011 at 11:21 PM
interesting... i thought that character was perfect for her. as jb said, she's awesome as a romcom actress. in my opinion, coffee house was the best role i've seen her in so far.
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2 Lorlena
July 31, 2011 at 2:30 PM
The name change will happen soon enough- it will probably end up as one publicity stunt more (like "vote for you fav. name for ___drama" ).
I like Park Shi-yeon, she iss one of those actresses you actually remember...
And in Coffee House she was good, made her character believable ,Ham Eun Jung’s character was border-line "Go Mi Nam" at times...
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3 danna
July 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Scent of a woma! Really??! no creative juices flowing through the head of those writers???.....so now one or the other may (or may not) end up filing lawsuits and we'll be playin"What cam first, the drama or the movie?" also what is with the genre mashup--thriller-sex comedy??
aside from this though, the plot sounds intriguing and the cast seems talented..LOVE Park Hee Soon..also like PSY and JSW..hopefully movie also delivers
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4 Narae
July 31, 2011 at 3:51 PM
sounds kind of like basic instinct...? detectives, sex, intrigue....
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okitokki
July 31, 2011 at 5:24 PM
basic instinct's a comedy?!
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indigowine
July 31, 2011 at 7:49 PM
only if you have a kinky sense of humor ;)
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mardie
July 31, 2011 at 10:09 PM
remind me of basic instinct too... so i guess it's basic instinct the comedy?
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5 Sylvia
July 31, 2011 at 4:24 PM
I'm sure they'll change the name again before the movie hits the theaters. Probably multiple times. :-)
And yay, at last, a new project for the lovely, talented Park Shi-yeon! I loved her in Coffee House, and have been hoping to see her again in something that fits her as well as that drama did. (I'd seen her before and never even noticed her. I think roles with a lighter side work well for her - though she also does intensity very well indeed...)
I hope she also does a drama son. I like dramas best, because they're longer. :-)
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diorama
July 31, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Park Shi Yeon is very good in lighthearted roles like Coffee House, where I really fell in love with her. Be interesting to see her in dramatic role, though I have to say it helps that she LOOKS like the ultimate femme fatale.
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birdscout
July 31, 2011 at 10:05 PM
She was pretty solid in Story of A Man. Much, much better than in her role in My Girl.
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6 pohonphee
July 31, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Ok If there's no body...
I watch this for Joo Sang-wook :p
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7 yong in
July 31, 2011 at 5:23 PM
oh, loved her in Coffee House!
I agree, how could they title the movie, Scent of a Woman??? the drama's actually airing, how could they continue with the same title...?
I can't imagine a thriller - sex comedy movie, lol.
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8 yee
July 31, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Wow, they must be kind of stupid for not knowing that a drama that is currently airing is already called scent of a woman. I'm pretty sure the name of their film is going to change.
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darae
August 1, 2011 at 3:04 AM
uh there are plenty of dramas and movies with the same name. and if the scripts already been written, perhaps they had the name down before the drama even came out. it'll probably change, they often change a few times before a movie starts promoting heavily.
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9 pipit
July 31, 2011 at 5:37 PM
With just one look we know that Park Si Hyeon is the ultimate femme fatal. But I think she shouldn't take this kind of role too often.
I love her in Coffee House she was just awesome. I think she should choose character who possesses great intelligence with a right dose of meaness and cheerfulness to win the hearts of others and try to avoid role that exploits her killer looks.
I hope that the comedic side of this movie will work to her advantage. Wouldn't it be awesome if she turns out to be the most lousy femme fatal ever?
And Joo Sang Wook!!
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10 le
July 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM
sounds interesting, also there is sort of a family outing connection since the guy is dating park yeh jin and park shi yeon replaced pyj on fo.
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11 mey
July 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM
sexual comedy with thriller elements.... well i'm laughing already.
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12 Cynthia
July 31, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Thriller/sex/comedy?! Cripes, I'm confused already and that copy-cat title isn't helping either.
Now I'm wondering if it's a "Fatal Attraction/Runaway:Plan B" kind of mash-up? Runaway had lots of those elements in the plot so maybe they'll skew it that way.
I'm taking it for granted that JSW won't be part of the comedy aspect - he's one serious dude (Thornbirds was a total downer for him).
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13 yeapp
July 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Park Shi Yeon & Joo Sang Wook = total ecstasy dude.
Omg. She was amazing in Marine Boy & he was adorablee in Giant.
Park Shi Yeon totally owns the femme fatale character :DDDD
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Jenna
October 7, 2011 at 4:02 AM
I'm definitely agree with u, they both make a great pairing i can't wait for.
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14 Kay
July 31, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Whatever it is... I cant wait
I miss her on screen so much
Hope her back got better already ^^
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15 Carinne
July 31, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Blehhh, what a coinkydink title!?!
"A Woman's Touch" can be offered as a new title.
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16 Saki
July 31, 2011 at 11:21 PM
sounds like Happy Killing. i enjoyed that movie and i looke forward to this one :3 Coffee House <3
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17 Pooh
August 1, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Park Hee Soon!! The Man with THE Voice! He should do a drama CD, gah he's blessed me want the voice (obsessed)
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18 Selli
August 1, 2011 at 7:05 AM
I really like her, too ^^ She just somehow always seemed likable to me; I don't know why, to be honest.
Wow, Park Hee-soon really looks very...confused or something like that! If you look into his eyes in that picture, it seems like he's not even really here.
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19 Kyhoi19
August 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM
Yeah.. Cant wait to see PSY again. Love PSY in Coffee House..which I saw 3 times. She was perfect for that role and had incredible chemistry with Kang Jih Hwan.. I even wish that they would be a couple in real life. Speaking of KJH.. Is he in any project?
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20 Kyhoi19
August 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM
Yeah Kgrl.. Those kissing scenes were Hot!! Its rare to see such chemistry in K dramas.. I appreciate CH not using cliche cheesy grand gestures professing their love.
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21 jessica
August 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM
So glad to hear PSY comeback, and with JSW!!! What a double bonus. Eventhough i prefer drama... Adore PSY in coffee house, i watch the drama over and over again for her. I hope she will be in drama project soon, but this movie is a must.
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22 natus
August 22, 2011 at 9:51 PM
This woman is just plain gorgeous! I even dare to say she is one of the most beautiful K-actresses.
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23 SuziQ
April 11, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Name of the film has got to go. First, there is already an American movie and a Korean Drama with the same name.DUH? Can't they pull a better name out of a hat? So unoriginal.
Park Shi Yeon was good in Coffee House which was out of her normal femme fatale characterizations. I think that what made her interesting. She should expand her acting range and get out a rut from doing more femme fatale roles.
Definitively will watch it due to Joo Sang Wook, who is one of my favorite actors who can do any kind of role. Love him in TEN which was very suspenseful and well written.
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