First stills from Thousand Day Promise

79 September 21, 2011

by girlfriday

Here’s our first look at upcoming drama Thousand Day Promise, with Su Ae and Kim Rae-won as lovers battling against time and memory. I’m ridiculously excited for this drama, despite the fact that it’s a melodrama and destined to be a tear-jerker. I LOVE Su Ae, and JB LOVES Kim Rae-won (I’m not allowed to love him. In fact I can only say his name three times in this article or else she’ll start a rampage.) so I think it’s safe to say we’re on pins and needles for this drama.

The latest drama by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Soo-hyun centers around a heroine struggling with memory loss (as in, her memory begins to deteriorate, not amnesia from the get-go). Kim Rae-won plays the stalwart boyfriend who stands by her side, as they struggle to hold onto their love. I think it’s a great premise, and one that’s similar to a story like Scent of a Woman, except it gets to explore significantly different themes. It’s a race against the clock, but in a different, and I think more compelling way.

And best of all, it’s been in production since late August, and the scripts are in for ten of the sixteen episodes. That means no rushing, no crap live shoots, no half-assed editing on the fly. The story is engaging, the cast is A-list, and I trust the writer. In a nutshell, most anticipated drama of the fall.

Thousand Day Promise follows Warrior Baek Dong-soo on SBS and premieres October 17.

Via Osen

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1 Mara

September 21, 2011 at 5:43 PM

excited for this. love su ae!

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2 foraredrose

September 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Really want to watch this but I might wait until it's done and then marathon it.. That's usually the only way I can stand tearjerkers...

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Lenita

October 8, 2011 at 10:20 AM

yeah me too, i can't stand the waiting.

btw krw looks a bit...haggard here?

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3 Javabeans

September 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

KIM RAE-WON RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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girlfriday

September 21, 2011 at 5:47 PM

I stuck to the 3-time limit! Don't get rampagey!

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obivia

September 21, 2011 at 6:51 PM

Hahahaha! You two crack me up.
You definitely sold me on this... so psyched! Kim Rae Won is just so magnetic. I think the first thing I ever watched with him was Attic Cat. I know he won't disappoint w/ this. Pair him up w/ another pro like Su Ae, and I'm there.

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Lena S.

September 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM

#teamgirlfriday

just because Javabeans is getting a little greedy hehe.

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Javabeans

September 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

What if I traded in Kang Ji-hwan for Kim Rae-won?

(gasp! I KNOW!)

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dulcedeleche

September 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Are you giving Kang Ji-hwan to us?!!!

Tha

September 21, 2011 at 8:37 PM

EPIC!

Ani

September 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

I want Kim Rae-won. You can have Kang Ji-hwan.

pabo ceo reom

September 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

OMG some body get this down and notarized! There may not be a second chance!

jomo143

September 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

I say you win! KRW trumps KJH.

momosan

September 21, 2011 at 7:15 PM

K!R!W!!!!

I think I may need to stock up on the kleenex.

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xiaoSxin

September 21, 2011 at 10:15 PM

we will all need it

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Ashley

September 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

yeyyyyyy Kim Rae-Won!

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4 Cynthia

September 21, 2011 at 5:51 PM

One look at that first still and I have a compulsive need to grab a box of tissues.

Two of my favorite actors and I'm already sad - and Su Ae can pretty-cry like nobody's business....

Uh-oh. I'm doomed.

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5 lovehaydn

September 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

oh great. my mom's a sucker for kim soo hyun's dramas. (the writer) while i'm a sucker for kim rae won...

it's gonna be a crying fest at home soon. whee~ LOL XD can't wait!

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6 Win

September 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

Sounds like "A Moment to Remember" in a drama...I'm in! :)

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7 chewy

September 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM

Here's to hoping the drama doesn't disappoint.

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8 danna

September 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

This along with NHK's Padam Padam are the only two.dramas ony list too....so excited

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glace

September 21, 2011 at 6:21 PM

same here!

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9 glace

September 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM

Kim Rae Won looks so much older o_o

But I think Su Ae is so gorgeous with her long hair!

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10 nabithoj

September 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM

I HATE tearjerkers!!! It's made me teary over every little thing that happens in life now!! UGH...I'm essentially a crybaby now.. :( which I was NEVER, EVER before. I used to be hardcore man...tsk

But....it's Kim.Rae.Won ...and I haven't seen him in soooooooooo long...and I miss seeing him...

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11 webfoot

September 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM

What's with the tearjerker theme this year? First 49 days, then Scent of a Woman, now this. Help. Water please.

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sarang

September 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Ironically 49 Days & SOA are two of my favorite dramas out this year, I'm more of a rom-com lover but I appreciate a good tearjerker. This drama looks good and the writer is solid too so I'm definitely looking forward to it.

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Mia

September 23, 2011 at 1:17 PM

ikr? haha but i love these themes....i cried my eyes out in 49 days because of the scheduler/song yi kyung....and now this? i dont think i can take it!!!! ><

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12 crazedlu

September 21, 2011 at 6:41 PM

she looks greeeeaaat with minimal makeup! love it!

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13 li~~~

September 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

They are certainly a very striking couple together. I'm really looking forward to this because all the other offerings at the moment are stunningly mediocre.

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14 JLemonade

September 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM

Haven't seen any of Soo Ae's drama or movie, so I cannot say much about her. I like Kim Rae Won, too and hope to watch a good drama from his fabulous acting. Doesn't matter if it is a tearjerker or rom com as long as KRW is there !

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favegirl13

September 21, 2011 at 8:35 PM

you have to see 9 ends two out...
so so so good. su ae is amazing in that drama. its a great drama; its about people whose 20s has just ended and theyre moving into their 30s.
i just entered my 20s and i still love this drama.
it has to do with that feeling of moving to a next stage of your life that is either going from high school to college or college to working in the real world.. and relationship (the whole nine yards)

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15 stars4u

September 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM

I've been anticipating this so much that it's crazy! It has the A Moment to Remember premise with Son Ye-jin and Jung Woo-sung, while I loved and cried buckets watching the movie, maybe I'll be crying a river for this. I love them both and having them in one drama is just...

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kyellee

September 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

i know right?? thats the VERY first thing i thought of when i read about this..AMTR is my favorite movie ever, so i know i'll end up trying to compare the two, even if one is a movie and this a drama.

i loved soo ae ever since king of the sea, but idk who kim rae-won is so we'll seeee

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belleza

September 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

This will be a Kim Rae Won Moment to Remember.

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16 Eeefu

September 21, 2011 at 6:55 PM

I can use a warm, back hug from KRW. Sweet dreams.

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17 Carinne

September 21, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Oh dang, when KRW cries I know I'll be bawling. It's like Kdrama version of "A Moment To Remember." Another series to stock up on Kleenex.

I'm pretty happy to see KRW fresh out of civic duties. I miss his beaming smile. I hope more stills release on a happier couple note.

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18 aX

September 21, 2011 at 7:05 PM

WHOA! This came out of nowhere! This wasn't even in the radar but I'm excited for it! Unfortunately, it is a Kdrama I will need to wait until it finishes airing.

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19 aX

September 21, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Wow, this came out of Kdrama. If anything, it reminds me a bit like "A Moment to Remember" which I am absolutely in love with. With that said, I've never heard of this Kdrama... it wasn't even in the radar for me but I am absolutely excited for it.

It's just too bad that I would need to wait until this finishes airing untiL i watch it. That is because I am done with watching Kdramas that haven't finished airing yet... my impatience gets the best out of me and it's almost torture.

As for the cast, I love Su Ae, but I'm not too familiar with Kim Rae Won. I saw his movie with Moon Geum Young whcih I enjoyed but hated the Kdramas that I've seen him in. =X

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20 keith

September 21, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Ouch, another Moment to Remember I see :P

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21 Lena S.

September 21, 2011 at 7:14 PM

this is Kim Rae-won first drama after army isn't it? anyway i'm dying to watch him again and of course i love Su Ae (thanks to 9 end 2 outs).

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22 nonski ⭐️A forever JIN who crash landed on Hyun Bins heart❤️!

September 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Been anticipating this one... I love Scent of a Woman and will prolly love this one too. Scent is the only drama so far I watched on live streaming and will prolly do so with TDP. SBS is on a roll so far, great hit dramas on board.

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23 conan

September 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Yay! I love these two, they're really awesome at what they do. I will definitely watch. Note to self: buy some tissue.

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24 ajbny

September 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM

kim rae won, chagya saranghae! I missed you soo much!!!!

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25 Steph

September 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Kim Rae Wonnnnnnnnnnnnn!! I love them both though. Two really great actors, but but

I hate tear jerkers. Ugh. I dunno if I'll watch.

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26 Dara

September 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

Saw KRW on CF before WBDS aired the episode, I realized how much I have missed him, way to go SBS, I gotta see his face no matter what!

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27 sherlyn275

September 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM

girlfriday!
u really did adhere to the 3 times rule!
heehee...
impressive to be able to subdue this....

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28 Iviih

September 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

It premieres October 17

OMG! What a nice birthday gift! ^^ hehehehe Kim Rae Won oppa was one of the first k-actor crush I had. His smile loooove!

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29 songielove

September 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Ahhh, so excited for KRW's return! The cast is marvelous and the story a promise. The thing that attracts me the most about this drama (after KRW) is the pre-production detail. Quality over quantity! Can't wait~~!

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30 jen

September 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

i really can't wait!!!! screw baek dong soo and its extensions! i want this drama to be as good as "Angry Mom"

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31 Sunmi

September 21, 2011 at 8:38 PM

Another tear-jerker? I'm still recovering from SoaW. My tear ducts can't take this anymore! At this rate I'll cry my eyes out and scare away all the (hot) potential hubbies with my blubbery-tear-face.

...Alas, I'm still in. Su Ae's hot. Just saying.

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32 mnstpdu08

September 21, 2011 at 8:43 PM

I loved A Moment to Remember but one of the disadvantages was the lack of scenes of them together at the end - dealing with her illness, etc... So I'm looking forward to this drama because the number of episodes should be enough to elaborate on this ... at least I hope so

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33 mary

September 21, 2011 at 8:47 PM

I counted.

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34 Ani

September 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Whoa? Ten episodes written? In production since last fall? If this drama is a ratings hit, we might just be looking at the beginning of the end for the crazy live-shoot schedule. Of course with a veteran writer at the wheel, they can't help but trust in the story and it's appeal to the audience.

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35 giddygirl108

September 21, 2011 at 9:03 PM

YES!!!! is all I can say :D

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36 Anvesha

September 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Isn't it like A Moment to Remember extended edition? It should be nice and I like both the leads..

But, what's with all theses actors getting out of military and joining melodrama where they want to make us cry for hours???

Oh well... I think I'll take the chance to watch Kim Rae Won!!

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37 Soua

September 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM

The synopsis reminds me of "A Moment To Remember." And that movie was a tear jerker. :(

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38 lala

September 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

WOWWWWWW!!!
I cant wait for this drama!!
KRW rarrrrr!

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39 Ace

September 22, 2011 at 12:36 AM

Noticed that plots of 2 films of my fave actress Son Ye-jin are now being made into dramas. Hope she has a new drama soon too...

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40 nickynisa

September 22, 2011 at 12:54 AM

not really a fan for both leads... but i'm up for it... i don't wanna miss a good tear-jearker drama...

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41 belleza

September 22, 2011 at 1:29 AM

With the latest plot developments in Baek Dong Soo, well let's just say that show's effectively ended for me. Sigh. Bring on A Kim Rae Won Moment to Remember!!!

Love the pictures (has that Love Letter vibe), and I'm looking forward to Soo Ae returning to her rightful throne as the Queen of Tears. If Choi Ji Woo idolized Moon So Ri, she would be Soo Ae.

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42 Mari

September 22, 2011 at 2:28 AM

I DEFINITELY LOVE KIM RAE WON...SINCE Lovers at Harvard...

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43 Ora

September 22, 2011 at 2:52 AM

Will be looking forward to this. I've watched Kim Rae Won in Plum Blossom, and wow is all I got to say. Very magnetic acting, and he literally becomes the character instead of donning on the mask...

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44 dddd

September 22, 2011 at 5:30 AM

not so exciting about the story but I'm definitely watching this because of the cast.
I LOVE Su Ae and Rae Won has been one of the very few actors that I really like for many years.

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45 Jennifer

September 22, 2011 at 7:54 AM

I love melodramas and the cast is awesome!! I love Kim Rae Won and Su Ae, can't wait!!! So excited!!

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46 Jennifer

September 22, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention.....I love the writer. She is one of the best of the best!! It's going to be amazing!!

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47 Leena Dramasaranger

September 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

Glad to see Kim Rae Won back in drama... Missed u a lot... So my count down to Oct 17 starts officially :)

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48 jomo143

September 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Just seeing him makes me SOOOOOOO HAPPY!

With this writer, I am sure that I am going to love this, and I am going to have that pain in the middle of my head behind my eyes and I am going to cry, and I cannot WAIT!

Who are the parents? (going to check hancinema)