Love Rain holds initial script reading
by javabeans
Huh, script reading already? Love Rain isn’t scheduled to air till 2012, but the main cast convened recently for its first script reading, which included actors Jang Geun-seok, Yoon-ah, Kim Shi-hoo, Sohn Eun-seok, Hwang Bora, and Seo In-gook. (I use the term scheduled loosely; technically Love Rain isn’t scheduled at all, in that it doesn’t have a concrete timeslot, but producers are aiming to secure a broadcast slot for early next year.)
Regarding the drama’s story, Yoon PD said, “There were a lot of one-sided loves in the ’70s era, a time period that the actors haven’t experienced for themselves. It was also a happy time, and the script reflects a lot of the emotions and experience that still linger in my memory.” According to one production company source, “Veteran PD Yoon Suk-ho led the proceedings and explained everything in detail, not leaving out even the smallest thing.”
Yoon-ah, playing two roles as a university student in the 1970s and her plucky daughter in 2012, said, “The two characters have conflicting traits, so I felt the burden of playing both roles. But after working with the director, writer, and other actors I feel like we fit well together, which is reassuring.”
Sounds like Yoon PD has a very specific idea for what he wants to achieve, and I predict the drama will heavily bear his imprint: Scenic locales, a mood-enhancing soundtrack, a strong dose of sentimentality, and lots of melodramangst. In all the news about Yoon Suk-ho and his young cast, I hadn’t paid as much attention to the writer, but now that I remember that Oh Soo-yeon worked on Season Dramas Autumn Fairy Tale (scriptwriter) and Winter Sonata (initial writer), as well as the Cinderella story All About Eve and the extremely angsty A Star’s Lover, I’m feeling warier than ever. I love a good melodrama and I’m not averse to angst, but I hope Love Rain’s pure-love and fated-through-the-generations premise can convey youthful melodrama in a new way, rather than giving us Hallyu Dramas Redux.
Via E Daily
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1 Aidan
September 22, 2011 at 6:15 PM
yay! hope it's good!
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czak
September 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM
I have high hopes for the green artists.
But for Yoona, ~sigh~ she is likable enough but her emotional range from You Are My Destiny and Cinderella man, leaves so much doubt in my heart that this drama is gonna be anything but bad.
cause I think its bad for a drama to be sole carried by only One Lead. Hope they somehow have chemistry, cause so far Yoona has zero chemistry with her leading men.
but will be praying and wishing that it will be okay cause I pretty much loved all of Yoon PD's seasonal dramas.
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kriss
September 24, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Same thoughts here! I gave up watching Cinderella Man and You Are My Destiny because of her acting. I cringed every time she appeared!
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2 The Real CZ
September 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM
This is gonna be terrible.
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Bluefyre
September 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Ditto. Poor JGS.
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ping
September 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM
yoona looks too happy....who wouldn't if they have the chance to star opposite JGS?
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Betsy
September 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM
I also think this drama is going to tank (only due to YoonA's track record for dramas/acting), but who knows maybe by some drama miracle it'll turn out to be a hit. Jang Geun Seok is in it and he is always fantastic; if I watch Love Rain it will only be for him.
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MeeisLee
September 23, 2011 at 8:55 PM
If we keep our expectations super low, then almost anything should be able to beat our initial feeling. All this talk about how particular Yoon PD is and I still don't get why YoonA is the leading lady or more like leading ladies.
Heh, and in that first picture of Jang Geun Suk, I initially thought it was YoonA. HA! I keep mistaking him for a woman.
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Gloria
January 2, 2012 at 5:45 PM
? She's headed two dramas, and You are My Destiny did very well in ratings. Her track record is no indication that this will tank.
Her acting, on the other hand, clearly leaves much to be desired. But I dunno.. there have been plenty of hits with mediocre/ bad actors. It's possible that this drama will do well. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it's not like an old Hallyu drama that goes overboard with the angst.
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muggledore
September 22, 2011 at 9:49 PM
I'm VERY nervous about this.
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am
September 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM
I feel the same.
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Juno
September 23, 2011 at 9:26 AM
i feel the same way. i have a gut feeling it'll be a Playful Kiss 2.0
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3 zsa
September 22, 2011 at 6:20 PM
don't get me wrong, i like yoona, she was okay in you're my destiny...but isn't this story a bit heavy for a newbie...i'm sceptical, i hope it'll work! I have to say she's brave to take on the role/s...
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Biscuit
September 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Technically, she's not really a newbie at all. She doesn't have many dramas under her resume but one of her dramas was a hit. I'd say I'm not surprised she was able to snag (another) lead role.
That aside, she's still not a great actress and is kinda bland. Melos need to tug at your heart, so I have high expectations because I don't want to NOT watch it because of one person. Especially since theres JGS <3
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mary
September 22, 2011 at 8:46 PM
That's a nice way of summarizing all the other negative comments about Yoona. :D
I was also hoping that the cast can manage a light type of drama, but you're right, if it's going to be a hardcore melo... :O
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4 tegami
September 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM
As long as it moves me, I'm in.
Oh, and having Jang Geun-suk in this helps too.
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5 Dodo
September 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM
I don`t think I am going to watch this drama because of Yoon ah. I have already seen her in 9 end 2 out, Cinderella man and creating destiny and I really did not like her acting in this dramas . But how knows maybe I will reconsider because my love for Jang geun seok.
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6 May
September 22, 2011 at 6:24 PM
Wow! soo early. Very disappointed about the casting but hoping for JGS best... {sigh}
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7 danni
September 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Yeah, looking at the screenwriter's previous dramas, I'm not holding my breath for this one. Hope it turns out well, just cause I like JGS, but don't know if I'll be able to make it through since it's a melo because its just not my cup of tea.
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8 stars4u
September 22, 2011 at 6:26 PM
I'm not expecting much anymore from this drama but I do hope it turns out well...
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9 shiroimomo
September 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM
I haven't seen Yoona act before, but it does make me laugh when she tries to act "sexy". Good luck to her I guess....
Anyway Hwang Bora fighting!
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Bluefyre
September 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM
You echo my sentiments :)
Yes indeed. Rooting for Hwang Bora too.
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10 Kushi
September 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM
I love how Yoona has this huge umad-troll face in that picture lol. It's probably a sign.
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11 byj_angel
September 22, 2011 at 6:35 PM
I really can't help but ask this : Why does jgs look more like of a woman these days, as in everytime i see his latest pictures? I will not be surprised if there's eventually a 'coming out' event.
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1234
September 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM
agreed. in mary stayed out all night he looked like a girl. -_-;
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Biscuit
September 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Just wait til he gets to the army and gets his hair chopped and muscles built in.
Surprisingly, I always thought JGS as a guy who knew he had pretty boy looks but wanted to be considered masculine. The buzz cut and locks, along with his rebellious appeal.....
Not it seems he wants to go all out feminine?
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Tenshii
September 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM
I seriously miss the time he looked hot in Beethoven Virus hahaha
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Verònica
September 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Ahahahaha that's what I keep telling my friend, JGS needs to go into the army ASAP, two years of not seeing him vs. having him back as a handsome, virile man will be worth it!! He has a strong masculine face, and not to mention his deep voice, and I love his metrosexual look cause he can pull it off effortlessly, but it's downright femenine these days and I hate it!!!!! We want JGS oppa not JGS noonim!!!! :(
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Seohon
February 7, 2012 at 8:49 AM
agree to the very last bit! :D hahaha Sukkie Unni! :)))))
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12 1234
September 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM
*sigh* I think i would have actually tuned in if it was han hyo joo instead.. no offence to yoona.
*hides so no sones can find me*
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mary
September 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM
FOUND YOU! *hides with 1234*
BTW, Han Hyo Joo is busy looking sexy with So Ji Sub in some photo shoot. hehe perhaps she doesn't want to star in a drama where the guy looks prettier than half the cast?
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Kiara
September 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Love that black and white shot by the bed. That girl is growing on me.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
September 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Is there room for one more? *squeezes between 1234 and Mary* I can't help but feel wistful....this could have been the next Winter Sonata, if only they'd cast someone like Kang-ah in the lead. He's just got that epic melo vibe about him.
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nnaiy
September 22, 2011 at 11:59 PM
AGREED. KANG-AHHHH!!!!!!!!!! How I miss that guy :)
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crazy
December 3, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Kang-ah is more mature and masculine looking....supporting actor should put as Jang Geun Suk because he's too baby face
skelly
September 23, 2011 at 8:55 AM
And is there room for one more to hide? I need to go WAY in the back, because I don't think that JGS has that much depth as an actor, either.
Seeing all of those perky, freshly-scrubbed faces around the table, they all look too pampered and young to really have something to lose. This looks and sounds ("I think we will fit well together!") like Dream High 2, not Winter Sonata 2.
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13 corey
September 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM
i think JGS is just choosing roles where he doesnt have to cut his hair
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SprinkledPink
September 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Now it all makes sense! lol
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danna
September 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM
hahahaha!!! If he's not cutting his hair for this, he's off my list forever...like someone said below JGS and Yoona really do have the same hair!!! that's gonna be really confusing
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mini
September 23, 2011 at 1:45 AM
Hi all.He had cut his hair.
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Seohon
February 7, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Wow! you're genius! ;) really loved that!
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14 Cynthia
September 22, 2011 at 6:51 PM
OMG - this looks like it's going to come across like a dated Jackie Collins book - without the swearing and sex.
Has Yoon PD done anything since his quadruplet dramas? I can see him channeling the 70's - that's easy. The Beatles, bell-bottom pants, long, lanky boy-hair, Rain's wardrobe from Full House (eeek!) and the 70's are set to go. Easy.
It's bringing this drama up to now that might be problematic for him and writer-nim. Can he do "current"?
Is that why he's pushing all these young idols onto this leaky boat?
Hope it doesn't sink with all hands aboard.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
September 22, 2011 at 9:46 PM
LOL now you've reminded me of 'That 70s Show"! That was one heck of a funny show....Ashton Kutcher cracked me up with his slow slow wit haha I think JGS would look beautiful in 70s garb though.
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15 Gork
September 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM
I dont know about this drama but Jang Geun Suk needs to lose that hairdo pronto! LOL
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16 ais
September 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM
He already cut his hair mushroom style like the beatles in prep for the scenes taking place during the 70s :) I think he'll cut it even shorter when its time to shoot for modern time scenes.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
September 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Maybe he'll switch to Dr Spock's hair midway. That way he can keep the fringe.
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come2noona
September 23, 2011 at 5:38 AM
HA!
Dr. Spock= pediatrician
Mr. Spock= Vulcan
But I did get what you meant, and chuckled. Then I though about TOP and his Vulcan 'do.
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17 vic
September 22, 2011 at 7:02 PM
haha but i really want hallyu dramas redux :D
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18 jen
September 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM
why is yoona here??
she's so dull and stiff as an actress
i won't be watching
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19 JD
September 22, 2011 at 7:11 PM
wow i did a double-take on JGS 'cause i thought he was some lady
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20 Dara
September 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Yoona?.....not liking her in any dramas so far, the story is meh. Thanks JB.
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21 june
September 22, 2011 at 7:20 PM
I'm not looking foward for this...
Bad leading actress (sorry snsd's fans, but this girl acting show as much emotion as a piece of wood acting)
and the guy that created Winter Sonata in charge (Winter Sonata is my TOP hated korean drama of all times... It was boring, full of melodramatic cliches and no heart) =(
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22 Suna
September 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM
So excited! I can't wait to see this one, definitely on my horizon only because of Yoona and JGS...these two will be awesome :)
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23 Zoe
September 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM
"Oh, what a pretty girl...but that's not Yoon-ah....ohhhhh."
Seriously, JGS in that hat...you're cute, but soooo feminine.
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mary
September 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Your comment made me LOL
AMAZEBALLS. :)
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
September 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM
OMG!!!!! I didn't know it was him!!!!! I thought it was some cute new actress in a hat!!!!!!
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vanillasalt
September 22, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Same here! I could've sworn it was Han Hyo Joo with that mushroom cut again.
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24 pohonphee
September 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Omg Jang Geun seok and Yoonah look like twin!
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Shiku
September 22, 2011 at 7:40 PM
My sentiments exactly! LMAO
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skelly
September 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Maybe that's the story twist - they fall in love and then find out they are twins, because the 70's couple had them and then each one took a child. And the parents try to split them up in the modern day story, but they do not want to be split up and they look so much alike so they trim their hair so it matches and then they switch places because JGS never got to spend time with his mommy and they decide to plot to bring their parents back together again---wait a second. I am describing The Parent Trap. Hayley Mills, where are you when we need you?!
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ujsid
September 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM
CRAP I WAS GONNA GO AND WRITE DOWN THE SAME EXACT SENTENCE WAKAKAKAKAKAK :D
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25 KuGing-RN
September 22, 2011 at 7:29 PM
=_= wow this is going to be stiff... surely a lot pressures from her
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26 hapacalgirl
September 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM
So we have the writer who wrote the most melo of the season melodramas in winter sonata and autumn fairytale and a lead actress who couldn't emote if her life depended on it. I hope for the best for the cast but I won't be holding my breath.
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Shiku
September 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Well PD said he cast her for her beauty so he must be expecting this.
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pohonphee
September 22, 2011 at 8:15 PM
For His beauty I think lol
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Seohon
February 7, 2012 at 9:03 AM
come on! isn't there any other reason for casting an actress?!! she needs to be able to ACT I suppose!
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ellie
September 22, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Winter Sonata was written by Kim Yun Hee and Yun Eun Kyung. Not by Oh Soo Yeon.
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27 Lala
September 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM
I'm a bit skeptical...I hope it's good, but perhaps it'll be like Star's Lovers...>> D:
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28 webfoot
September 22, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Question: What is a script reading for?
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
September 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM
To read a script.
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Webfoot
September 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM
:) Yes... I should rephrase!
Is it like an introduction of the cast thing?
I thought most dramas don't have all their script at the beginning due to the live shoot system?
Or is it like a 'test the waters' thing, like an audition and if the actor doesn't work out at the script reading he/she gets replaced?
Some posters were expressing surprise that it's so early. Why's that?
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29 cecee
September 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Yoona is not a great actor but she is not the only one in korean dramas that can not act at all. I do think jgs is a talented actor but even if he was paired with another great actress it does not always mean it will be great. It is pity.
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30 luraaa
September 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Did Oh Soo-yeon also wrote Summer Scent and Spring waltz? They're part of the Season dramas too. And frankly speaking, I like Summer Scent the best, even though sometimes it was too slow.
Even though I like the PD and find Geun-seuk adorable, I'm still not gonna watch this.
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danna
September 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM
No she didn't write Summer Scent and Spring Waltz which were the last 2 of the Season's drama...I also wouldn't have minded if it was the writer from either of those two dramas
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Seohon
February 7, 2012 at 9:17 AM
oh please don't remind me of that! summer scent??? it actually KILLED me before it ended! i guess i was much younger back then that i endured it all the way till the end! i just keep dumping dramas half that boring in a twinkle of an eye nowadays!
but autumn in my heart,... well, that was a different story! & the astonishing acting of moon geun young! oh, i really wanna see her in more dramas!
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31 sarang
September 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM
JGS! Dat hair! It has got to go. I think I hate it more than Yoona being casted.
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32 ellie
September 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM
PD Yoon and his love lorn days will come into action again with a new generation. This will be another heavy melodrama again. Will the script writer repeat the AIMH? I don't like tear jerker melodramas.
Got confused with Yoona and JGS. Which one is a girl? ^^
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33 chance
September 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Poor JGS is going to have to work his ass off to make this drama work. He might as well play out Yoona's characters as well, since that's the only way to match his acting (and he already looks the part of the girl, anyway). =/
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mnstpdu08
September 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM
LOL. He probably could. He just needs to grow his hair out a little bit more.
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Juno
September 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM
lol but he must cut his hair again for his 70s look. men in that time had crop cut. unless he's going to wear a wig. i'm going for the latter (since he love his long luscious hair so much).
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34 sora
September 22, 2011 at 8:06 PM
once again what a bore.... I was hoping Javabeans would insert the "reading doesn't necessary guarantee that you'll be acting in the drama" statement in there somewhere. Oh well you can't win it all.
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35 madola
September 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM
omg,JGS and yoon ah literaly have the same hair! lol
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36 icy
September 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM
i just hope he cuts his hair...
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37 Maricel
September 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM
Omo, there are times when i really think uri Suk might be gay u.u... he looks too cute, though. I still resent that this could have been an awesome work for him. Now all i can say is "they screwed Jgs's drama" ...Even so, i will watch it...it's the least i can do for him. He gave me yab i give him my loyalty XD
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Seohon
February 7, 2012 at 9:22 AM
mentioning you're beautiful,... I would have preferred hong ki! hong ki vs. geun young?! <3 <3 <3
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38 tinabobina
September 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM
I haven't seen enough of Yoona acting to judge, but I feel the PD or someone in charge wanted an idol (or two?) in their drama anyway. I think I remember reading they were considering TOP for JGS's role. I feel that for idols starting out acting (or having their first leading role), this is a pretty heavy project to take on. It worked in You're Beautiful bc yonghwa, hongki (I think that's his name) and uee were supporting characters and it was a rom com. I hope this turns out okay, storyline sounds interesting, but I guess we'll see
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39 ShinMinAhLOVER
September 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM
This is nothing more than a PR stunt. They are trying to hype up this drama. Which is a terrible idea since high expectations = disappointed viewers.
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40 ShinMinAhLOVER
September 22, 2011 at 8:24 PM
I'm also pretty sure that they are going to stick with the formula that has worked so far. So let's not expect anything ground breaking or different about this drama.
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41 aX
September 22, 2011 at 8:28 PM
He should get a haircut. He's starting to look reptitive in all his Kdramas that he needs to spice things up. As for Yoona, I wish her the best. Not too much of a fan of any of her Kdramas that I've seen.. =/
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42 aX
September 22, 2011 at 8:29 PM
I just hope this doesn't become a disaster like Heartstrings--a drama with pretty face/idols with nothing to give or offer... such a wasted cast because of such weak script and characters.
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43 wahaha
September 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM
i thnk jgs is getting a bit TOO comfortable with his noona look LOL
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44 foraredrose
September 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM
First, for all of the haircut comments, he already got a haircut for this drama a few days ago..
Second, I am just keeping my fingers crossed -- nothing else to do except pray to the drama gods. =/
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45 Brenda
September 22, 2011 at 8:47 PM
lol i think i'm veering offtopic here but i honestly don't understand the fuss about JGS's hair! i think he's the FEW people that actually suit it (though of course i love him in short hair) but its not too bad too me haha, i've seen it on other people and i've hated it but with JGS it seems like he works it hahaha
anyway i'm still interested in this drama despite everyone sort of dismissing it because of Yoona? i still need to watch scent of a woman first though...
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46 mnstpdu08
September 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM
It's a pity. I actually liked All About Eve. I don't know if I can tolerate the cast enough to watch it and laugh at their failure to express the emotions. I'll just re-watch The Classic instead. Love Rain seems to have pretty much the same plot.
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47 Ktichel17
September 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM
i luv u JGS, i do but the story really doesn't grab my attention and Yoona being in the cast doesn't help me change my mind...but good luck i guess :
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48 dramafever
September 22, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Honestly, I'm not in the least bit interested to watch this drama. JGS seems to be the best bet for strongest performance amongst the cast and even then, he's not that great of an actor.
Yoona as leading lady is just WRONG. She does sells when it comes to SNSD and CFs but her acting makes me feel embarrassed for her.
And don't even get me started on the plot..BORING!
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49 Tenshii
September 22, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Please no cancer version 2012 for the melodrama!
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50 reida
September 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM
The more I read about this drama the more I dislike it. The only thing I liked about it was JGS but now even he can't induce me to watch it.
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