Kim Jung-tae joins Dream High 2
by girlfriday
Okay, my interest in this drama just shot straight up. I mean, I know, the singing and dancing is the reason to watch, but the best things about the original Dream High were the runaway comedic performances by the teachers. And now, my favorite ajusshi star of late, Kim Jung-tae (Can’t Lose, Girl K) has been cast as the principal in Dream High 2. Cue dancing chorus of b-boys.
He’ll be playing Kirin’s new principal, who also happens to be an entertainment agency executive. Huh? Isn’t that kind of a conflict of interest? Not that reality has any place in this world, but that’s weird that a principal would be allowed to make money from grooming his students for stardom.
I suddenly can’t wait to see this drama now, because casting Kim Jung-tae gives me the assurance that the sequel won’t forgo the funny. If he recreates the trot singing lesson from Banga Banga for the kids, that might be my new favorite thing. And not to count him out of the performances, here he is, contributing to the Girl K OST:
Now JYP has to sign onto this drama for sure, because Kim Jung-tae needs a rival for sing-offs and dance-offs between the faculty members. Screw the kids’ rivalry. I wanna see THAT.
Dream High 2 is currently neck-deep in casting, and premieres January 30 on KBS.
Via Hankook Ilbo
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1 poyi
November 30, 2011 at 3:07 PM
AWESOME news
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Zoya
November 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM
YEA!! WOOT WOOT!
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2 danna
November 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM
o please let there be JYP in this too!!! I guess we won't be seeing Uhm Ki Joon or Lee Yoon Ji again though...but yay for more Kim Jung tae
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3 lovehaydn
November 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM
I believe JYP has been confirmed for DH2 :D he also tweeted about it so do not fret anymore lol!
I honestly cannot freaking wait for this dramaaaaa :) I just love how kimjungtae is following in the footsteps of his fellow 1N2D companian AhnKilKang who came out in the first one. DAEBAKKKKKK! Keke now I wish ahnkilkang would also come out! Lol that'd be amazingggggg.
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4 Suna
November 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Now this is going to be awesome!! JYP and KJT together should be one laughing riot!!
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5 Rovi
November 30, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Yay~!!!
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6 foraredrose
November 30, 2011 at 3:39 PM
I might have to table this drama until it's completed and marathon it, but it looks like it'll be a blast :)
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7 blokkoms
November 30, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Can't wait!
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8 Lemon
November 30, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Wow I swear this guy is everywhere! He's already in 2 current movies (which I only saw the trailer of): Special Investivative Unit and Perfect Partner. Where does he find the time! And didn't he just have a kid? Hahaha
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9 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
November 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM
I want to see him give his best in singing too!!
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10 Drina
November 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM
My pReciouR dramabeans, i knOw this would be OOT,,
Forgive me. But, the raw episode 7 of Me Too, Flower! is already out in dramacrazy buT i can't undErstand it because i couldn't find the recap of episode 5, 6 and 7 here in ur site. Is Orangy quitTing recapping the Drama?
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V
November 30, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Hey Drina,
I am just another avid reader of this blog like you and can understand the eagerness of wanting drama recaps ASAP. But it is time like this we must practice the art of patience!!
Wonderful Drama recappers like DB, GF, and Orangy are doing us the favour here.
May I suggest mysoju.com where you can view Korean dramas with english subs so you can understand the episodes and then come back to dramabean for the extra commentary on the episodes.
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11 milkmustache
November 30, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Gah! I love this guy! :D So excited for Dream High 2 now! Tbh, I was depressed when I found out the S1 cast wasn't returning, but Kim Jung Tae makes up for it! :D
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12 kaleido
November 30, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Great News.. and omg.. did not realized that he sings too.. and he sounded great...
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13 elle loves kdrama
November 30, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Dream High 2 without JYP? Inconceivable!
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14 Arhazivory
November 30, 2011 at 6:05 PM
This is good news. Of course, I was all aboard for DH2 but now I'll be looking forward to it even more. :D
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15 Alvina
November 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM
OT- but is there a special name for those glasses? I see that style everywhere. Seems to be part of that throwback trend.
That said, I agree that some of the best parts of DH were the teachers. I mean, Yoonji was absolutely adorable as a tough teacher with a girly heart. Her hairclip bit was hilarious.
I hope DH2 brings it because, certainly, there's a lot of competition!
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jomo143
November 30, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Awww! You just reminded me that Dr. Poopy won't be in this one... I love him!
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Steamy Bun
December 1, 2011 at 5:13 AM
Teacher Kang was the best! His presence will be dearly missed in Dream High 2.
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16 sPark*
November 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM
I am definitely watching Dream High 2 LOL This just sealed the deal for me :) Kim Jung Tae has become one of my favorite ahjusshis after 1 Night 2 Days hehe I just hope it doesn't follow the same exact formula of Dream High 1 because that would be boring.
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17 Keylye
November 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM
As if I couldn't love this guy any more, then you tell me he sings! He sounds really good, too. I am so on board for Dream High 2!
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18 Cynthia
November 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM
I love him! It's impressive how he doesn't allow himself to become typecast - his last four acting jobs have all been radically different and he's effortless in his grasp of the characters. DH2 is shaping up to be really, really good!
Also, I'm pretty positive that JYP was signed up a few weeks ago for DH2 - along with BYJ, those two are so far the only originals to be signed on.
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Steamy Bun
December 1, 2011 at 5:10 AM
wait, is BYJ that Hallyu star that played the principle in the first few eps? if so, I hope he disappears soon in this one too. I didn't start enjoying the show until he left. His presence was inexplicably irritating.
But yay for JYP.
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Cynthia
December 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Yeah, that was BYJ. It's going to be hard for him NOT to be in DH2, considering that he, and the company he owns, (KeyEast Entertainment) is the one responsible for creating and owning the original, and now the sequel....
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19 Nana
November 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Ahjussi... Bring it on.
DH 2 will be full of sarcasm! Love it!
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20 puddingpie1206
November 30, 2011 at 8:22 PM
I.LOVE.THIS.AJUSSHI.
wow now i'm looking forward to watch DH2.
this is random.
can't Na PD invites him in 1N2D again?? haha
that would be major hilarious
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21 sugarpunch
November 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Now we're talking:) <3<3 not that i have a thing for ajussis.... but he's really funny!
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22 conan
November 30, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Yay! So excited. This was the best casting news this week for sure. Now all we need is the next Kim Soo-hyun. Where is he? Or she? Or both?
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23 tonia
November 30, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Never really watched Dream High 1 except for excerpts of JYP now I just might see Dream High 2 for Kim Jung Tae.
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24 dapinaymrs
December 1, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Will they cast a female teacher who can sing and do kick-ass dancing like Kim Sori? It'd be awesome to watch!
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25 Steamy Bun
December 1, 2011 at 5:07 AM
I'm so excited for this! Dream High is one of the few shows for me where a sequel could actually work. I loved the original lots, and so far the casting looks good, and Yoona is occupied elsewhere so I don't have to worry about her being cast (sorry fans, just tired of seeing her face everywhere.) Hopefully it doesn't disappoint!
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26 ken
December 1, 2011 at 5:23 AM
BRING BACK JYP!!!! :)
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27 Bengbeng
December 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM
he is very good in singing! i want to see him dance too! can't wait for DH2 =)
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28 Mia
December 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM
yay! i really can't wait for this! Kim Jung-tae is really funny!
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29 Quarki
December 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM
seriously watch him sing this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAMYVeWUePk
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