Lee Hong-ki cast in in his first film
by girlfriday
You’re Beautiful’s idol-rocker-sometimes-actor Lee Hong-ki has landed his first big screen role in the new film Our Heaven, a coming-of-age story where he’ll be playing pretty much the dark version of himself — a young actor/idol turned top star who crashes and burns. Lee Hong-ki was a child actor before becoming the lead singer of idol band FT Island, so a story about a problem child star seems something he can do believably well.
The film is being produced by Hong Film, Soo Film, and KJ-net, and will be directed by PD Nam Taek-soo, of the currently airing drama Welcome to Healing Town, on cable network TV Chosun. It’s about a young top star who wreaks havoc on his own career, to the point that he’s about to lose everything. As a last-ditch effort his agency forces him to volunteer at a hospice center, in an attempt to save his image from the gutter.
Though he’s dragged there unwillingly, he eventually befriends the patients, and through the experience he finally begins to learn about life, music, and what not to take for granted. Aw, I’m already verklempt at the sweetness and life-affirming turnaround to come.
The character is one who’s loved by the public but has no sense of the real world, and he will encounter others’ hardships as well as their amazing strength and resolve, even in the face of death. The film is described as a human drama with comedy and heart, and I just love the idea that he’ll meet all these sick people, but in the end they’ll be the ones to treat him for his growing pains.
Our Heaven will begin shooting in September for a 2013 release.
Via Osen
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1 Dmko01
July 30, 2012 at 3:19 PM
sounds great, looking forward to see what comes of the storyline.
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2 Mama J
July 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM
He was very good as Jeremy - I look forward to this!
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Mystisith
July 30, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Ditto. and I love the story here so I will watch this movie for sure.
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KDrama Fan
July 30, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Ditto x2.
Love the pic above.
Thanks GF for the update.
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3 jandoe
July 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM
premise sounds interesting!
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4 Yeng
July 30, 2012 at 3:34 PM
hmmm interesting and meaningful storyline, a good way of letting us understand the life of idols!
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5 Emily
July 30, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Has lee hong ki ever played a character that isn't an idol/musician? I like him and I think he has a lot of potential as an actor, but surely he is allowing himself to be typecast like this... :/
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Hipployta
July 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM
Noriko Goes to Seoul I think he did. I'm pretty sure he was a still an idol in Muscle Man in Japan
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6 Ivoire
July 30, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Thanks for the update!
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7 danna
July 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM
i miss him and love this synopsis....almost made me cry....i can imagine Jeremy's crying bus scene in my head again, and i think he can nail this
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8 ket
July 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Just reading the synopisis made my eyes teary. Sounds sad but in good way.
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9 jossy
July 30, 2012 at 4:25 PM
I quite like LeeHongKi. The boy can belt out them ballads, ahem have you heard of their song Severly! Gets.me.right.here.*points to heart*
Will never forget Jeremy on the bus... Fab stuff.
Jeremy~ Jolie~ lol
he's gonna rock his role, no doubt.
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dramamama2015
July 31, 2012 at 4:04 AM
Just watched the video-great song & sweet/sad story! Wish it was subbed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii7tpzCq9FM
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~Feather~
July 31, 2012 at 6:54 AM
For those who would like the subbed version of the music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwNFT8Ye120
I think I'm going to really enjoy this film when it comes out.
I guess I can look forward to watching it during my first college year!
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10 Kylinix
July 30, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Oooh! I think he's adorable. I've been wanting to see him have a leading role for a long time.
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11 DarknessEyes
July 30, 2012 at 5:09 PM
omg I am so watching this! I was hoping he would play a character like Jeremy, but i'll take what i get :)
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12 Simpli
July 30, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Aww, this will be a sweet movie to watch, can't wait for it.
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13 awkwardturtle
July 30, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Hongki my love, I'm anticipating this. He really impressed me with Jeremy, especially that bus scene oof!
Thanks!
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14 cv
July 30, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Will be waiting!!
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15 min
July 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM
thought he was already in a movie b4?
that movie is abt him as an aspiring singer meeting a japanese housewife who flew to korea to participate in a competition. can't rmb the title though.
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annie
July 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM
That was a drama special.
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HONGSTAR
July 30, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Yeah but this is a BIG screen movie so it will be in the theatres
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leonardswench
July 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM
Noriko Goes to Seoul, and it is well worth a watch and remembering the title.
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coby
July 31, 2012 at 2:33 AM
yes and it is good!
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16 canxi
July 30, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Ooo, sounds interesting. I'll watch out for it.
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17 syeqin
July 30, 2012 at 6:19 PM
omo..go go Lee Hongki^^
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18 meecheellee
July 30, 2012 at 6:59 PM
This should be interesting(: Hong Ki's puppy face of sadness totally wrecked me in You're Beautiful. D'awwww. Puppy is back!
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19 Vip28
July 30, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Kudos for HongKi for expanding his talent, hopefully he can give tips to his bff JGS how to pick roles cause he sure as hell needs the help.
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20 stars4u
July 30, 2012 at 8:52 PM
And I am already ready for tears with the premise.
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21 MeeisLee
July 31, 2012 at 1:32 AM
I like FT Island and Hong Ki, I wonder if they'll have a song on the soundtrack (?).
I'll be putting this on my radar for 2013 :).
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22 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
July 31, 2012 at 5:35 AM
I love this kind of plot :D and Hong-ki is the lead actor? consider me sold :D
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23 Nilechoclat
July 31, 2012 at 6:38 AM
Really I love him and I WISH HIM THE best also Park shin hye will have a movie 23 December it is great that both Friends will act again <3
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24 kumi
July 31, 2012 at 6:49 AM
all sold
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25 myweithisway
July 31, 2012 at 6:58 AM
HAPPINESS!!!
HongKi oppa ROCKS=)
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26 Cam
July 31, 2012 at 3:41 PM
YAY YAY for Lee Hong Ki !! I really love him in that drama You're Beautiful & he's reaaaaally adorable-ish!! :D
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27 Di
July 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM
can't wait
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28 Kang Song Kyung
July 31, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Hong Ki's acting is questionable.....
and I don't usually notice abad actor but I notice it with him....
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bj
August 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Well, do you think you could do better at singing while crying at the same time? Give the guy a break for his efforts. Personally, I thought he did an excellent job! And as an older woman, I have watched many dramas, films in my life.
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29 Elleia
August 4, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Yepey! Im so happy for hongki! I really miss his character jeremy from YAB, he nailed that role! Hope this movie will come out great. I wanna see how he matures as an actor.
Im a truly primadonna at heart. I support FT Island all the way and I'll definitely watch this!
Fighting my bias Hongki!
<3<3<3
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