Lee Min-ho stills and candid photos from Faith
by javabeans
Not much to say about this Faith post, other than Lee Min-ho pretty. Or is that also unnecessary, being an obvious truth of the universe?
In any case, here are the latest stills; the first couple come from the production, and the last couple were posted by Lee on his twitter account. He’s dressed as his Goryeo-era warrior character, Choi Young, who serves the king and falls in love with the time-traveling heroine from the future (Kim Hee-sun). Sounds familiar, I know, but the teaser actually reminded me of why I enjoyed writer Song Jin-ah’s Legend, with its pseudo-mythical-historical fusion world and grandiose atmosphere.
In fact, Faith feels much closer to what I think of when you say “fantasy drama” — where fantasy is the genre, that is, not just an adjective. There have been a lot of dramas in recent years with fantasy elements that don’t necessarily fit that genre (say, Rooftop Prince or Secret Garden or 49 Days or Queen In-hyun’s Man). Whereas Legend had dragons and gods and epic, massive battles and an intricate internal mythology. If this drama can do that — and with the same writer and PD, why not? — and also incorporate some of writer Song’s twisty plotting (Story of a Man) and complex character relationships (Sandglass), I’m all set.
Or, you know, I can just watch slack-jawed over Lee Min-ho.
Faith premieres on August 13 and will be a Monday-Tuesday drama.
Via Osen
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1 smile134
July 12, 2012 at 5:30 AM
He's so adorable and natural in the 3rd pic ^___^
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2 dany
July 12, 2012 at 5:45 AM
Another time-traveling drama? hmm... And I just noticed the female lead is 35, I understand now why she looked a little older next to Lee min ho. Well, maybe the chemistry is going to work just fine.
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3 kdramafan
July 12, 2012 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the pics JB.
He IS pretty.
And those legs-yum!
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4 missjb
July 12, 2012 at 5:47 AM
it has to be EPIC! Or else i will cry because i have high expectation already, and trust the writers - PD combo....
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5 momosa
July 12, 2012 at 5:52 AM
How can someone be so beautiful effortlessly?
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jomo143
July 12, 2012 at 9:38 AM
That's the thing, isn't it?
How he carries himself, his expressions, his voice, on top of his atypical looks. He is difficult to resist, for me.
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risa
July 12, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Why would you want to resist?
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jomo143
July 12, 2012 at 3:43 PM
You gotta point there, risa!
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meecheellee
July 12, 2012 at 2:58 PM
I know, right? It's like his other pretty-boy friends too. Jung Il Woo also. Hahaha. If only there were clones here in Cali.
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6 anicheung
July 12, 2012 at 5:57 AM
Lee Min Ho pretty... enough said.
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paa
July 12, 2012 at 6:05 AM
this
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Rashell
July 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Ditto
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Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Lol. So true.
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7 Dara
July 12, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Did he do sageuk before?
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Kiara
July 12, 2012 at 6:46 AM
nope
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8 lucretzia
July 12, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Lee Min Ho is a man-he's handsome,not pretty. Very
handsome and sexy.
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9 niKai
July 12, 2012 at 6:20 AM
am I the only who's not digging the hair?
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JG
July 12, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Not digging the hair, either. His mane of glory is too perfectly coiffed for a warrior. How can he chop down anyone with them highlighted bangs and disarrayed curls constantly in his face?
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Lovebug
July 12, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Thank you! I am also not digging the hair! Its basically Gu Jun pyo hair with a ponytail! Hope to see him in a smooth top not at some point. Lee Min ho please say no to the perm!!
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oftheshore
July 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Kind of preferred his hair in the first episode (or two) of CH. I think it's the wavy-ness that doesn't work for me -makes me think of his hair in BoF!
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meecheellee
July 12, 2012 at 1:50 PM
agreed. my goodness, that Gu Junpyo really didn't do it for me. The badass hair in City Hunter? Works for me!
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10 spooksmom
July 12, 2012 at 6:33 AM
The hair is not bad but I laughed a little at the photo because who knew that Goryeo-era hair was highlighted? Min-Ho's mane of glory will never match Gu-Roh's but he can pull it off. Though I have to admit it looks a little like the jun pyo perm grown out...
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Kiara
July 12, 2012 at 6:49 AM
I guess he got a quick a perm and highlight before kidnapping the doctor.
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jomo143
July 12, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Excellent!
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oftheshore
July 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM
HA. *dead* My theory is that he is actually Gu Jun Pyo, who finally left Jan Di (took him long enough!) and wanted to escape from her to Goree (the island), but being Jun Pyo, he messed up the name and ended up in Goryeo (the era). He's become wiser, but not less vain, hence the hairdo. The End.
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Ainos
July 12, 2012 at 12:41 PM
jajaja love that theory
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Kwhat?!
July 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Love this!
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meecheellee
July 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Puahahaha. Theory is automatically accepted in my drama-infused brain. Nicee.
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Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Lol. Gu Jun Pyo time slip into Goryeo...priceless.
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becca_boo
July 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Maybe that's part of the fantasy aspect.
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11 Violeta
July 12, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Lee Min Ho sure is pretty ♥_♥
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12 Kiara
July 12, 2012 at 6:44 AM
Legend wasnt my cup of tea althought I loved every sageuks I've seen. Bae Yoon Joon was good and had enough chemistry to cover for the weak leading lady. Lee Ji-ah was just painful to watch.
I was more of a Jumong kind of girl and the epic open-field battles were some of the the best. Jumong and So Seo No were awesome together. I've been a fan Han Hye Jin ever since and I hope she'll do another sageuk soon for old time's sake.
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shiku
July 12, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Loved the ultimate power couple Jumong and So seo no.
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skelly
July 12, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Same here! Jumong for the win.
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mskololia
July 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Here. Here.
Jumong <3
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bd
July 12, 2012 at 11:13 PM
While the I liked the Jumong and So Seo No, thought that the rest of the storyline was a bit weak and repetitive.
Having seen all of Song Il gook's sageuk epics, would say that 'Emperor of the Sea' had the best adventure storyline (but got a bit ridiculous w/ the ending) and 'The Kingdom of The Winds' the better battle scenes (altho the main love story was boring as heck, the secondary love story w/ Kim Jung-hwa's character was much more interesting).
Kinda funny how Kim Byeong-ki seems to play the merchant/lord with the beautiful daughter.
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13 Kiz4Kittens
July 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM
eye candy :D Yumz
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14 Eliza Bennet
July 12, 2012 at 7:01 AM
He is great in photos but I don't get the same enjoyment watching him on screen. For some reason.
These photos are great and I'm happy for his fans.
The age difference is alright for me as long as there is chemistry and one of the leads are not a minor.
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15 Venus
July 12, 2012 at 7:08 AM
Yessss!!! LMHOT back to my screen, my summer is turning out to be awesome....The drama is looking good based on the trailer, so I hope the PD/Writer combo can make us a believer of this, I have in Faith in you.
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16 Cynthia
July 12, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Our boy just wiped out all other contenders for the 2012 Mane of Glory Award.
Boy is fine. Just. Fine.
:)
And I have to agree with JB - 'Legend' may have had its flaws but as a true fantasy saguek it's unbeatable. Epic, visually stunning and heart-grabbing. I'm looking forward to watching this powerhouse team create a new classic with 'Faith'.
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Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Hi Cynthia! Hi Venus!
It's nice to see you guys again on dramabeans. Look like we will be following Lee Min Ho's Faith this summer like we did with City Hunter last year. I come out of lurker mode just for him. :)
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Cynthia
July 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM
MayMay! Long time, no comment(s) from you - nice to see that our boy is bringing you back from lurker-mode!
:)
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Venus
July 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM
Hi Maymay!!!! wow its been a while!!! hope you doing great and yessssss I guess we are back! the LMHOT gang..I agree I have been having major dramaslump, so I think this might drama rebirth..
See ya around. :D
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shiku
July 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM
'Our boy just wiped out all other contenders for the 2012 Mane of Glory Award.'
I don't think his mane of glory is all that ao I disagree
*ducks rotten tomatoes*
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Cynthia
July 12, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Hey, Shiku!!
**Splat!!** **Splat!!**
You need to duck faster than that around here!
:) :)
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17 Bengbeng
July 12, 2012 at 7:46 AM
wow, the water is so clear and unpolluted! Just like Minho's smile =)
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18 sweetspring
July 12, 2012 at 8:06 AM
ahhh YES! the fringe that falls just so & the gorgeous face that comes with it is coming back to my screen soon, I'm drooling already!
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19 Ivoire
July 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Thank you for the post, Javabeans!
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20 song pong
July 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM
damn, it's such a pity I can't stand the guy, otherwise I think I would enjoy this drama a lot!
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21 all4movies
July 12, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Nice job on that suit of armor. Great details.
Funny how he can get away with the curly hair and pony tail , while all the other guys have to have buns on their heads.
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YY
July 12, 2012 at 10:07 PM
The armor looks pretty hot and heavy. He shouldn't wear too much stuff underneath it, maybe just a pair of airy cotton boxers? Speedos tend to stick after a while if you sweat and he's bound to sweat with the weight of that armor. Rashes have been known to occur when the skin can't "breathe" properly. I'm just saying this because I'm concerned about his health and comfort. Really.
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Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Lol. :)
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22 Emalee Baker
July 12, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Just realized that with Arang and the Magistrate being pushed back we have Faith on Monday and Tuesday and the Magistrate on Wednesday Thursday... Have never been more excited for the middle of August.
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23 Sharon Bianca Nyoni
July 12, 2012 at 8:45 AM
OMG!!!! I thnk I jst died nd went to k-drama heaven..... LMH bck on ma screen.... Squeee nw thts a wae to distress afta ma examz....
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24 Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Wow! That first picture is so beautiful. He is so good-looking. If I see Choi Young in real life, I think I will swoon and faint on the spot. So hot. He is definitely LMHot!
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25 linda
July 12, 2012 at 9:21 AM
The first picture <333
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26 jomo143
July 12, 2012 at 9:34 AM
He could almost be called ruggedly handsome in that armor if it weren't for the perm and highlights.
I associate delicate with pretty. He is not delicate with his giant eyes, strong nose and jawline. If we start talking about his oh-so-kissable lips and pretty hands, well, that's another thing.
Whew gettin' hot up in here...
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YY
July 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Jomo, why do you have to use the words "delicate" and "pretty" *bawling* they remind me of my beloved yellow hair...oh where oh where is my yellow hair oh where oh where is he? With his hair so yellow and his face so still oh where oh where is heeeee?
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jomo143
July 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM
He is practicing his speech for the DAEBAK actor award ceremony, of course!
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27 linda
July 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I dont think Faith is as massive scale as Legend. PD and writer both said they would focus more on characters and story than scale.
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28 Noelle
July 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM
You guys have me laughing with all the hair comments.
Can't wait for this!
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29 Ada
July 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Is it just me or have Kdramas been getting staler and staler? And it seems like most of my favorite actors from years past have fully jumped ship to the movies and thus we get weird pairings like Lee Min Ho - Kim Hee Sun... she's not even a good actress!!! Time for another hiatus I guess.
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jomo143
July 12, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Really?
Ladies or gents, or both?
In recent or airing dramas:
Gong Yoo, Kim Sun Ah, Lee Joon Ki, Song Joong Ki, Ha Ji Wan, Shin Ha Kyun, LMH, Kang Dong Gong, So Ji Sub, Jung Il Woo, Kim So Hyun...
Did I miss any?
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YY
July 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM
KIM HYUN JOONG!!!! *glaring*
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Chichi
July 13, 2012 at 2:43 AM
U serious?
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jomo143
July 13, 2012 at 1:12 PM
OMG, how can I forget the best actor in the history of all time?
and that includes paralell universes, future universes, the universe that currently holds Dr. Jin's "creative team,"
the universe that YY lives in, and the universe where coma patients get up and walk months or years after they become comatose.
So that is really really really good actor, that KHJ.
OMG, I cannot wait for him to come back!!!!!
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30 redfox
July 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM
huh! what? you have news? so whats new about it? Lee Min Ho, pretty. Yes, we know, already knew last century. If he doesnt turn into a toad, there probably won´t be any change in that look either.
underline note: the front piece of the armor is extremely suspicious. what the hell are you trying to draw attention to?
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Maymay
July 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Lol. Never notice that before. Thank you for pointing it out. Haha. :)
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slfowie
July 12, 2012 at 9:19 PM
His long........legs???? ;)
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31 oftheshore
July 12, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Thanks for the pretty - this brightened up my otherwise gloomy day!
In other news - Kim Ji Hoon is back from the army...
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32 Cathy
July 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM
I've personally never considered LMH as being 'pretty', far from it to be honest. He was the only actor in BOF who looked like a man, even when he was dolled up. I'm with the minority who doesn't understand the fascination and obsession people have with this guy, he's a good actor mind you, but looks wise, I just don't see it sorry.
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shiku
July 12, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Me too
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missjb
July 12, 2012 at 6:47 PM
I agree, I've never considered LMH pretty... even with those woman clothes and too much make up on his face in City Hunter, he still looks like a man to me. He will be a weird woman if anyone makeover him as a girl. With those sexy collarbones, jawlines, that makes him looks a like a man. I've never consider him pretty, but is he HOT? Yes I agree...
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bd
July 12, 2012 at 11:20 PM
LMH is more boyishly handsome than "pretty" (really don't think any K-actor is "pretty"; those who are commonly referred to as pretty have that weird androgynous look and actually make for fairly unattractive women).
I would also put Kim Bum in the boyishly handsome category, tho he has started to look more like a grown man since his face has has gotten more defined via that weight loss.
Anyway, in terms of masculine good-looks LMH pales in comparison to the likes of Kim Sung soo, Oh Ji ho, Song Seung heon, etc.
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33 nmjf
July 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Can't wait ^.^
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34 Ainos
July 12, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Its because of LMHot that I came to the K-Drama land. And now I'm hooked!
Counting down the days to see him on my screen. His acting is getting better with every drama, hope he shines in this new one.
>_<
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35 grace, the one from Jersey, USA
July 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Since the topic here seems to be ONLY about
LMH's hair, let's not forget that in the early
episodes of "Dae Jo Young" (while he was
still a peasant-servant-slave) DJY wore his
hair this same way.
It wasn't until many episodes later, after DJY
became well-known, that he was able to go to
~ The Gogoryeo Hair Salon and Style Center for
Generals and Other Assorted Big Shots ~
at which time he ended up with the correct
fashion statement: the popular seventh-century
hairstyle of ponytail and headband. :)
I'm very much looking forward to seeing "Faith!"
I'm sure that it will manage to live up to its high
expectations. I'm saving money for the DVD now!
:)
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linda
July 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM
HAHAHAHA, Nice inspiration. I bet he will change his hair style after he become a general or who knows after he fall in love with the lady he may dress up and clean his hair.
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febe
July 12, 2012 at 1:38 PM
lol...and i was wondering what happened to his headband, considering that he's supposed to be a general. His hair up there is really messy, and detracts from his good looks.
To me, he's not pretty, he's handsome, and he looks better in stills than on film.
Strangely, even though i didn't like him in BOF or PT, i'm still anticipating Faith.
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POPS
July 12, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Oh my god!!! where do you buy DVDs for K-dramas? Do they have good English subs or can you speak Korean???
I buy a lot of dramas on DVD off E-bay and sometimes the subs are so bad I can't watch them. (Most of the time in fact.)
Is there somewhere in the U.S that would sell them with good subs to overseas people (I am in Australia)!!!????
Please help me!!! I just bought Queen In Hyun's Man off the net and I can't even watch it the subs are so bad!!!
Does anyone know of somewhere that sells DVDs online with good English subs that has 'Queen In Hyun's Man" ???
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True Love Always Comes
July 13, 2012 at 12:57 AM
And *this* is why I download.
Where abouts in Aus? I'm in Melbourne and I get mine either from the internet or Chinese DVD stores.
You can kind of pick which ones are Chinese, Japanese and Korean :P
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POPS
July 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM
I am in Adelaide and there is a Chinese DVD shop where I can buy them but they are quite expensive and it is 50/50 whether the subs work... :(
I guess there isn't so much access in Adelaide which sucks. I went to Sydney for a visit and I bought so many dramas!!!!!
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Cynthia
July 13, 2012 at 6:38 AM
POPS@
You can buy excellent, subbed kdrama and k movies from YesAsia.com. Prices are reasonable and shipping is fast.
I've used them several times for movies and cds.
:)
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36 Paula
July 12, 2012 at 1:09 PM
This drama was such an eye candy when Kang Ji Hwan was in it, now it`s just waste of my time. I have nothing against him, just dont think he is a nice actor or more charismatic
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37 mskololia
July 12, 2012 at 2:09 PM
I was going to wait until it ended, but the hair is honestly throwing me.....He should look like a general during the time depicted vs the idol hair. Anyway, I liked him in CH as a first impression.
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38 red
July 12, 2012 at 6:08 PM
I would say hot rather than pretty
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Ani
July 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM
I go with pretty.
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missjb
July 12, 2012 at 7:37 PM
I agree. He is hot....
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Chichi
July 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM
Both.
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39 slfowie
July 12, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Put Lee Min Hotness in my screen I will watch it even if he starts croaking or talking in a girly voice...- will just mute it and drool at him..
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Emy
July 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM
hahahaha!I agree lols...
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40 scrubme
July 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Lee Min Ho looks like one of the most down to earth Korean actors with his shorts and sandals. I love that about him.
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41 MJay
July 13, 2012 at 3:13 AM
He's freaking hot. My screen is burning.
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42 meiyan
July 14, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Interesting story again time travelling stories. I think all korean dramas get this inspiration from the american book movie inspired time traveler's wife. don't ya think?
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43 Ferrari Spider
July 29, 2012 at 1:27 AM
He is prettier than hot
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44 Sue
August 14, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Honestly, I thought the recap was more entertaining. Started watching ep 2 w/out subs and still not feeling it. I'll wait for the subs before making my final judgement.
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45 Angelitocurioso
September 11, 2012 at 10:55 AM
He looks like a little boy!!! Ternurita!!
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46 Rofila
January 30, 2013 at 5:21 PM
We love thes moves
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