Posters and teaser for weekend makjang-apalooza Five Fingers
by javabeans
Get ready for makjang thrills galore (you know, if that’s your thing), because weekend drama Five Fingers promises the trademark deception, bitter rivalries, and revenge that give the genre its kick. And punch. And pulling of hair.
Posted here are shots from Five Fingers’ recent poster shoot, featuring Joo Ji-hoon as the lead (which we know because he’s at the piano—although I notice there are ten fingers on the keys, AHEM) in his television comeback. His character is a genius pianist with perfect pitch in the show described as a music melodrama about love, feuds, and music. Vague, but apt.
Coming from the pen of writer Kim Soon-ok, she of quintessential makjang hits Temptation of Wife and Angel’s Temptation, you can pretty much expect lots of high drama and intense conflict. (Though I have to ask: Why no temptation? And why only five fingers? Despite the popularity of the saying, I don’t know any piano virtuosos who actually perform with one hand tied behind their back.) However, I’m getting the sense that Five Fingers is going for something of a “premium makjang” feel, with lush cinematography and careful attention to score. With this director—PD Choi Young-hoon of Painter of the Wind and Iljimae—I can see style playing a large part in establishing mood and tone.
Take, for instance, the following teaser (there is an ad in front):
Aside from Joo we’ve also got Ji Chang-wook, pictured in the first poster’s foreground, shedding his good-boy image (but he does it so adorably well!) to play the antagonist. Aw, look who’s popped his villainous cherry. I actually have hopes that Ji can pull off the role, even though he’s made his name playing warm, approachable types such as in Smile Dong-hae, Warrior Baek Dong-soo, and Bachelor’s Vegetable Store. While the main character overcomes a tragic past and childhood scars to chase his dream, he gets caught up in a bitter rivalry with the rich successor to a corporation. Flames of the Bachelor’s Rooftop Temptation Virus. What has me curious is that they’re brothers; what takes them on divergent paths?
Playing the love interest who gets caught between them is Eunjung, although I suspect the story will really revolve heavily around commanding matriarch Chae Shi-ra (Queen Dowager Insoo), decked out in fierce red.
Jo Min-ki (East of Eden) puts in an appearance as the boys’ father and Chae Shi-ra’s husband. He’s the owner of a company that makes musical instruments, because god forbid anything in a music drama have anything to do with something outside of music. Jo’s character has had a privileged life, growing up as the son of a chaebol, and has an arrogant, willful personality. Also indulgent, since gives his own sons whatever they want. (Except, perhaps, LOVE? Because lord knows dramaland would run out of conflict without withholding Dads and controlling Moms.)
Five Fingers follows A Gentleman’s Dignity and premiers in August.
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1 DramaticTeacher
July 26, 2012 at 5:13 AM
I like Eunjung maybe 'll hop through it. But what about her character? Is she just a 'trophee woman' between the men?
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starfighter
July 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Gosh~ I hope not. Eunjung has a lot of potential, I'm hoping this drama pushes her~ idol image be damned lol
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Birthday Girl
July 26, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Why do people like Eunjung so much? Is there work of hers that makes her stand out?
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boms
July 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM
The same question I have... she's just.. okay. lol
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Michelle
July 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM
damn, but everybody looks so good here. Eunjung especially, I'm not even a huge fan of hers, but she looks amazing. I am seriously digging those outfits. I'm looking forward to this. I forgot how pretty Joo Ji Hoon was and Ji Chang Wook is beeeyootiful.
zsa
July 26, 2012 at 9:21 PM
I agree...better than some idols, but nothing to shout about IMO...
Daisy
July 26, 2012 at 6:58 PM
It's because Eunjung is one of those few idols that worked her way up to get good roles. She started off as a child actress and played small or supporting roles. And now she's moving her way up! Same with Jiyeon she started with small roles too.
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starfighter
August 9, 2012 at 7:11 AM
I was going to say the same thing! I don't even think its fair to place her with most of the other idol actress tbh. She's been at this for so long and really has shown a ton of improvement from each project to the next. She puts a lot into her work and it shows -- its not just something she gets to do because she's an idol, but something she want do and not just to improve her star power. And she seems to take on roles that are going to push her out of her comfort zone (some of the stuff in Queen Insoo were quite shocking coming from an idol lol) I really look forward to this drama~ between Chae Sira and Eunjung its going to be great for me~.
comradeS
July 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM
I'd recommend Queen Insoo. I haven't finished it, but she does pretty well there from what I've seen, and I'm told that she gets better as it goes on, and that she's excellent by the end of her performance.
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kasmar
August 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Yep.. Personally, I thought she was really really great in Coffee House..... I watched it before I ever knew she was an idol and was HEAVILY shocked she was in a girl group
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2 Daisy
July 26, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Definitely looking forward to this drama anyOne know how many eps are in it? I heard 30 then 50
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fangirl98
July 26, 2012 at 3:07 PM
@ Daisy -
50 eps. The only reason I'm gonna watch is Joo Ji Hoon. Hopefully it will be recapped **somewhere** so we can all rant or rave together!
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Nope, it's definitely 30 episodes -- confirmed by SBS a few weeks ago. The news sites got it wrong.
And there's nothing that's gonna keep me away from recapping My Precious's new production. NOTHING!! :D
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fangirl98
July 26, 2012 at 8:05 PM
@ cherkell -
Only 30 eps?! I am totally on board for 30!! 50 was pushing it. LOL
I'm glad to have JJH back in dramaland. I "mined" him in Goong.
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DB5K
July 26, 2012 at 10:02 PM
Yesss!!! 30 episodes sounds PERRRFECT. I was really worried it was going to be around 40-50 episodes long, or even 100 or 100+ *gasp* (though I shouldn't have worried because prime time dramas are rarely that long).
30 episodes does not leave too much room for makjang plot shenanigans, so that makes me as happy as a clam~~
sam
July 29, 2012 at 9:39 AM
The only reason I’m gonna watch is Joo Ji Hoon.
Me too! I'm so much happy to have JJH back in dramaland^^
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3 jabberwocky
July 26, 2012 at 5:28 AM
All I can see is no socks. I'm sorry but my eyes keep going there. *sigh*
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yong in
July 26, 2012 at 5:55 AM
me too. the first thing i was was that. it doesn't look good. *sighs too*
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 6:03 AM
There's a reason for the no-sock look, which is one of the character plots lifted from the manga. You guys are just gonna have to watch to find out!!! :)
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birdscout
July 26, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Oh, thanks for this info. cherkell, because the "no socks" look was the only thing I was seeing, too. And it didn't look good. ^^
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becca_boo
July 26, 2012 at 6:56 AM
I find the fact that the lack of socks is a plot point both hilarious and strangely comforting. I guess if you're going to make me stare at bony ankles, it's slightly better if I know there's a reason other than, "I was just too lazy this morning so I thought I'd skip the socks and pretend I'm doing it for fashion."
Now I think I'm going to have to watch at least a couple episodes, just to see what the deal is with the no-sock-thing. Oh, and Joo Ji-hoon. But mostly the socks.
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m92
July 26, 2012 at 11:05 PM
hmmm....don't you know it is a fashion nowadays that man don't wear a sock n they wear a pants that not long enough??Just watch dramas nowadays n see the male character's clothing n then you will know.
becca_boo
July 27, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Oh, m92, I know it all too well, trust me. I've just never seen it as a plot point, which sounds too weird to pass up.
alua
July 26, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Which manga is this based on? Googling gets me the alternative title "The Piano Forest" which is from "Piano no mori" - a manga I've been meaning to read. But that doesn't ring a makjang bell at all...
Well, if it's the same, I'm sorry to say I wish it would have been a j-dorama, not a k-drama...
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM
This plot is very very loosely (and I use that term, um... loosely) based on "Piano no mori." The original title of this drama was supposed to be "The Piano Forest" (피아노의 숲 / Pianoeui Soop), but I guess to make it more angsty and makjang-y, it was changed in June to "Five Fingers" (다섯손가락 / Dasutsongarak).
Besides, "The Piano Forest" conjures up more like visions of fluffy bunnies and deer running through a wilderness... not a jealous younger brother tormenting his older brother into submission. Unless that's your idea of fun; then run with it. :D
alua
July 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Thanks Cherkell. I went and read some chapters of Piano no Mori (so not fluffy at all but oh well)... I see what you mean with "very very loosely based".
A pity, I think. Although I don't like the art of the manga too much and the exact way the story is told, the manga's premise is pretty interesting, particularly the fact that it plays out in childhood. Which is definitely not what the Korean drama adaptation is going to do.
I'm undecided whether I'm going to give the k-drama a try, makjang isn't my thing at all. And if it's badly done, I can just see this version driving me bonkers.
Mama J
July 26, 2012 at 9:58 AM
I will be cheering for Wookie in this one, nappeun namja or no. Maybe especially because of. And Cher...I kinda like the Suit of Big Blue Checks.
Seriously? Socks/No Socks is a plot point?
What's next? The brothers who fall out over a toothbrush?
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pohonphee
July 26, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Yes, socks. Please give him socks! I know you love your ankles Korean en, but those shoes and pants won't do without socks.
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katiamon
July 26, 2012 at 6:51 AM
me three! that's the second thing i saw on the poster after JJH face, hehe XD
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oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 8:24 AM
Was about to post the same thing. Socks. Their lack is the first thing I noticed here. I didn't even read the full post, but went Ctrl+F to find out if I'm alone in my madness. And lo and behold, I'm not the only one.
Just watched TDKR, and now all I can think about is whether Batman wears socks. Damn you, K-dramas!!!
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come2noona
July 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM
YES! Me too! Totally distracting!
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sosoxrah
July 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM
ugh... a pianist needs socks.
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trotwood
July 26, 2012 at 4:52 PM
I can always count on dramabeaners to make me feel like I am not alone. I have seen these pictures elsewhere, and all I could think about was how sweaty his feet must be without socks in those shoes. No on else seemed to notice (too distracted by the pretty).
Once again, dramabeaners to the rescue. I am not crazy . . . much.
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lin
July 26, 2012 at 6:10 PM
me too
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4 ss
July 26, 2012 at 5:33 AM
joo ji hoon!! yay!!
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5 zsa
July 26, 2012 at 5:35 AM
no makjang for me...I'll enjoy my weekends drama-free for the time being :-)
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6 Joan
July 26, 2012 at 5:36 AM
I'm really bothered by Joo Ji-hoon's too-short pants... It's not quite full length but not quite three quarter either. So strange..
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esigh
August 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM
that's in vogue for the summer.
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esigh
August 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM
along with no socks look
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7 poulpion
July 26, 2012 at 5:37 AM
I like the cast. I will probably watch... the first episode and then run for my life!
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8 JoJo
July 26, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Might give this a try, although not a Eunjung fan. Hope she can do more than simper and pout in this one.
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9 gulsan
July 26, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Joo Ji Hoon sits on all of the pictures. I hope, in the drama, he gets to get up occasionally ^^
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esigh
August 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM
my thought exactly! he'sjust too tall to be standing next to the other three.
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10 cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Um, squeeeeee?!? Yes, SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
(Sorry, I promise to not explode the site formatting like I did last time... :D )
Yes, it's 30 instead of 50 episodes -- the PD-nim always intended it to only be a 30-episode tome, but somewhere along the line the news hounds got their facts twisted and reported the show was going to run longer. Taking a page from our rags in the States, ne? Hmpf.
"Five Fingers" gets its title from the injury that JCW's character physically sustains (you may notice that you don't see his left hand in any of the promo shots), and the injury that JJH's character emotionally sustains (maybe that explains the Oska-like hair? LOL!). The script is also very loosely based on the "Piano no mori" manga; several elements from the manga were lifted to develop the brothers' characters. But that's all I'm gonna spoil right now -- I'm sharpening up my recapping pencils in anticipation!!!
Now all we have to do is wait and figure out when SBS will actually air this bad boy. I'm thinking they'll wait until after the Olympics wrap up and we should see a premiere on 11 August. Aw man... you mean I have to wait that long? BRING ON MY PRECIOUS NOW!!!!!!!!!! :P
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fab
July 26, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Your enthusiasm is catchy. :-)
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 7:19 AM
It is confirmed -- SBS just confirmed that 11 August will be the premiere date. And the official website finally opened this morning: http://tinyurl.com/c42br27
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! :D
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delicatecloud
July 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Thanks for the insight into why it is called "five fingers" and other background information.
Am looking forward to seeing JJH again - welcome back!
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missjb
July 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Piano No Mori is one of my favourite manga, EVER! God, I love that manga... Is This drama based on that manga?
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jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Sure make sense out of this strange title, cherkell.
But I have a much MUCH better reason they don't talk about the other hand. It's gauche.
ba-dum dum shiiiiish
Thank you, thank you very much.
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 11:01 AM
She's here all week!! Try the veal!! :P
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Mama J
July 26, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Jomo, as always, you rive me breathress...
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jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM
(Good one.)
As I should being so a-droit.
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Mama J
July 27, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Ok...your skill with words is actually a bit sinister.
jomo143
July 27, 2012 at 11:40 AM
JoAnne,
I got nothing left!
Mama J
July 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM
That's right!
11 vere
July 26, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Joo Ji-hoon. That is all.
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12 cammy
July 26, 2012 at 5:49 AM
i can't wait for it already! Hurry up with the premiere! :D
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13 Sponge
July 26, 2012 at 6:00 AM
I want to /want/ to watch this drama for joo ji hoon! *_* but makjang? count me out.
I'm interested in a music kdrama though, the only drama i can think of that i enjoyed is the jdrama nodame cantabile - any recommendations?
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ferngully
July 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM
You might want to try Beethoven Virus. :)
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linguist
July 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM
YES to BV!! It's by the writer/PD combo of the (other) Hong sisters & PD Lee (both of TK2H fame) so you should expect to watch intriguing characters. The PD also worked on Damo which had a beautiful OST.
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Iviih :)
July 26, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Shut up flower boy band was one of the best dramas with music that I enjoyed!
Most of people don't like Beethoven Virus, but I did because I love maestro Kang!!!!!!!!
I watched the drama only because him and don't regret it!
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14 Elise
July 26, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Nah, will probably give it a miss, gaksital is bad enough (but atleast the action mixes things up a bit) i might just lose my mind watching both. Eunjung's quite a decent choice tho...
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15 shila
July 26, 2012 at 7:09 AM
im just wait for this drama couse of eunjang
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16 Saima
July 26, 2012 at 7:37 AM
That hair!! Hair notwithstanding, JJH, welcome back to the K-drama world. :D Good for JCW for taking up a role that'll broaden his acting range.
And, LOVE those dresses and Eunjung looks so beautiful.
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17 MsGB
July 26, 2012 at 7:47 AM
Just one question....why did everybody change clothes (between the two posters) but Ji Hoon? Is that the only suit that shows his ankle? I'm just saying.
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graygirl
July 26, 2012 at 7:56 AM
Haha!!! I notice that too!
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oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 8:38 AM
This is obviously to underscore how hardworking he is. He worked on his piano skills while everyone else was changing, duh.
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jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 10:37 AM
zactly
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18 Southerner
July 26, 2012 at 7:50 AM
Watching!!
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19 QLD
July 26, 2012 at 7:56 AM
MY EYES
JOO! JI! HOON!
^________________________^
That is all.
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20 cloudpoofer
July 26, 2012 at 8:02 AM
What the heck is up with the guys' outfits in these promos....
formal capris for the main dude and graph paper for the 2nd lead???
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21 niKai
July 26, 2012 at 8:18 AM
change the hair style please for JJH
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22 oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 8:25 AM
So...does the main character lose a hand? What's up with five fingers only?
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oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Ah, my bad, it's probably not the main character, but the brother who has had a (quote from Soompi) tragic accident. Hence the hand in the pocket.
Also, I lol'd at the phrase 'premium makjang'.
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23 danna
July 26, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Though the premise bores me to tears I find the posters and teasers breathtaking...especially the ladies lok so majestic...just not a fan of JJH's look though whether its that hair or too short pants
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24 natsumijan
July 26, 2012 at 8:45 AM
SOCKS~SOCKS~SOCKS~! Did someone forget to give Joo Ji Hoon a pair of socks? or was it really deliberate? does it really have to be deliberate? it's just so wrong.
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25 Pepper Fish
July 26, 2012 at 8:45 AM
"Coming from the pen of writer Kim Soon-ok, she of quintessential makjang hits Temptation of Wife and Angel’s Temptation..."
I guess Five Finger Temptation was too juicy to use.
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26 Arhazivory
July 26, 2012 at 8:46 AM
I wasn't interested until Ji Chang Wook was cast. But....ugh....makjangy makjang gives me a headache. I don't mind it in small amounts but please don't give it to me in abundance. -_-'
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Mama J
July 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM
But we could have FUN with this.
I wonder how Wookie will look, half naked in a field, glistening with vegetable oil and tears.
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Oh you know he'd be perfectly gorgeous as usual... as he drapes his lithe body over a piano, the one hand that's not injured is lightly caressing the keys, with a halo of light surrounding him... ::faints::
As I'm now seeing the Graph Paper Suit from various other angles, the look is growing on me. Definitely a bold fashion statement. And I'm still LOL LOL LOLing over the "Aw look who popped his villainous cherry" line. FTW!!!
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Jellybeaniebaby
July 26, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Maybe he loses the hand in a sword fight.
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Mama J
July 27, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Yeah...Ji Chang Wook and popping cherries in the same thought makes me kinda woozy, ya know?
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aoiaheen
July 26, 2012 at 3:05 PM
He'll look amazing as usual. Except he's got an injured hand! How is he going to put all that vegetable oil over himself?
He'll be almost dry! oh! the tragedy!
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 5:13 PM
AHEM! ::clearing throat:: What am I, chopped liver? Who else is going to help My Precious out in his hour(s) of need, hm?
(Don't answer that. The line stops with ME.)
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27 Ivoire
July 26, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Thank you for the news!
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28 myra
July 26, 2012 at 9:23 AM
i think koreans don't wear socks as i noticed the same thing in many dramas; probably that's the fashion there
i love joo ji hoon so much, why can't he have the same hair style as in antique bakery?
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misch
July 26, 2012 at 10:35 AM
yeah, i notice korean men hardly wear socks @.@
but im excited to watch this!! yay, joo ji joon!!!
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Jellybeaniebaby
July 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Maybe he's so good that he can also play piano with his toes!
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esigh
August 2, 2012 at 10:28 AM
it's only the fashion for the summer. just how old are you guys? you're just too conventional, really. makes me think that you're grandmothers the way y'all are acting.
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29 Noelle
July 26, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Can someone give that man pants that fit. I see no need for high-waters.
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30 aoiaheen
July 26, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Makjang is not my thing. But I'm watching this for JCW. JCW as a villian - I LIKE!
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Jellybeaniebaby
July 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Does anyone else think JCW upstages everyone else in these pics? I like the new hair. Can't seem to place who it reminds me of...
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cherkell
July 26, 2012 at 2:14 PM
YES I DO... but I don't want to piss off any fans of the other characters. Just yet. :P
::running for the hills now::
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aoiaheen
July 26, 2012 at 3:02 PM
I do too. That 3rd pic from the bottom, with just JCWs eyes? So hot!
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31 jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 10:48 AM
You guise, stop picking on him.
As a child studying under a crazy genius master piano teacher, he was punished if he stopped for a second, even to pull up his socks.
Problem was it drove him bonkers to have those droopy thingies at his ankles.
He developed tibialiacadophobia,
(which I did NOT just make up thanks to Google Translate) the fear of socks falling down, and had to stop wearing them altogether.
In the winter when he gets cold, he resorts to nude pantyhose under his slacks, or at Christmas those fancy tights wiht the candy canes.
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oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Was about to say that he's not wearing socks because he's working so hard he can't stop to change some stupid socks. :D
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Mama J
July 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Socks? You want socks? You can't HANDLE the socks.
Guys, really. It's obvious. He plays with one hand and one foot. Can't tickle the ivories with cotton-covered toesies.
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jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 12:41 PM
The alternative titles are:
Five Fingers and One Naked Foot
Five Fingers and Five Little Piggies
Five Fingers and Two Ladies (I dunno either)
Five Fingers May Not Be Enough for You to Play Rachmaninoff but It Is for We Geniuses all the way home
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oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 1:02 PM
In my mind, this drama will now be called The Naked Feet (which fits in nicely with the Temptation concept, too!).
Gosh, I'm having too much fun with this.
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jomo143
July 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM
How about: Two Naked Feet
in keeping with the numeric orignial title?
oftheshore
July 26, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Sounds hot enough to me!
32 Tha
July 26, 2012 at 11:15 AM
JJH for the win!
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33 Ora
July 26, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Am hoping and praying for English subs for this drama. Come on my dream came true; hot guy in a type of drama I'll love for 30 episodes! Really really looking forward to the drama :D
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34 comradeS
July 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM
I just... absolutely love this cast. I've never been so excited for a crazy makjangy melodrama... ever, but I am now.
And Joo Ji-hoon- what have they done to your hair?! Oh well... I guess it's less distracting than your no sock look.
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35 anna
July 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Ah, so the hair extension on Eunjung is for this drama! I started noticing her with it during T-ara performances. So pretty, can pull of short and long hair.
I don't think I'll be here for this drama, too much for my blood pressure. If only JCW is the main character though... isn't this 50 episodes? Ack.
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36 canxi
July 26, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Looks good! But I can't seem to get the trailer to work. I'll try elsewhere though.
Even though it's makjang, it sounds interesting enough. I like it because it seems music centric (:
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37 Barbara Starks
July 26, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Hate, Hate, and Hate it! When man wear pants that are high water! American slang for pants length above the ankle! It's especially annoying when I see Asia man wearing pants that are not the right length. It’s not like they are giants, it makes them look even smaller and uncut. Its kills me the most when an above average height man wear this style, like the guy in Queen Hyun’s Man. I feel like I’m watching the Korean version of Steve Urkel
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38 kooriyuki
July 26, 2012 at 5:39 PM
I keep thinking of Queen In Soo looking at Eunjung and Chae Si Ra.
Will watch, coz am very interested to see Chang Wook-ie as the bad guy!
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danna
July 26, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Omg I completely missed that connection....that's kind of funny though...they going from playing the same role to.potential in-laws?? LOL
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39 xianzhongfan
July 26, 2012 at 7:43 PM
Good to see JJH, but his ahjussi hair is quite a put-off though.
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40 Marchioness
July 26, 2012 at 8:25 PM
SOCKS first and comments will come later...
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41 jujuice
July 26, 2012 at 8:45 PM
excited for this. haven't watched a makjang in a while and i think this will be quite fun as long as you don't take it TOO seriously. i'm not really worried about eunjung's performance - based on her character description, it shouldn't be too hard to pull off the run-of-the-mill korean female character, but maybe the chemistry between her and joo ji hoon? (since her character probably won't really reciprocate with ji chang wook's character, in the end)
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esigh
August 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM
no chemistry.
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42 zsa
July 26, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Whoever invented broad chequered suits should be jailed...first victim Wookie, now JCW...totally unflattering!
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43 DB5K
July 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Everything about the preview was quite lovely and ambient~~ I can't wait for the premiere!!
And I LOVE Eunjung; she's my bias in T-ara, and I'm so happy she got this role, but I have a feeling she's going to get a lot of criticism on her acting in the beginning. She was alright in Dream High and White, based on the few minutes I've seen of both, lol. And she was pretty good in Queen Insoo. But Eunjung's pure, innocent acting may come off as affected and unnatural, as did Yoona's in Love Rain, *shudder.* She just has so much aegyo and a unique voice, which may come across as fake on screen, where naturalness is paramount. She does have a talent for concentrating and getting immersed in her darker roles, which I noticed in Queen Insoo. I would be confident of her abilities in portraying an antagonist, but I'm a little worried about her abilities in portraying a typical heroine. Based on her glares and frowns in the promo pics, I have a feeling her character is going to switch over the dark side sooner than later ^^~~
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44 m92
July 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM
i think ji chang wook got casts after the staff production watched him in t-ara mv 'cry cry'. He is definitely pull off his role as villain well n i'm sure he will be good in this drama too. I'm also quiet suprised too after see him in t-ara's mv because before this he always got nice role n suddenly he shed his good aka nice image for that mv. So, he definitely deserved for this drama's role!!
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45 Hipployta
July 27, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Eunjung and Si Rae go from both playing Queen Insoo to In-Laws LOL. At least Eunjung has a mentor she is comfortable with on the show. Probably played a factor in taking the role.
Chang Wook played a psychotic villain in the T-ara MV dramas Cry Cry and Lovey Dovey so I guess it's another reunion for Eunjung.
Ji Hoon...that hair...no. The army makes them all come back ahjussis for a time
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46 ear
July 29, 2012 at 1:18 AM
if you read the manga 'Piano no Mori' or watched the anime adaptations, i think you'll tolerate that socks thing,
because the main character JJH played as is Kai in Piano no Mori (The perfect world of Kai) is free man.
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47 kdrama
July 29, 2012 at 7:33 AM
why do the first 2 posters seem like being photoshop-ed (looks like they are cropped and placed with the background), although I know it's real when I see the rest of the posters, sorry for the OOT..
anyway, with the not-so-well T-ara's news, will it be alright for eunjung to film this show? will it effect the show, like nickhun with his drunk problem? ( his ads contract, variety guest appearance, bla bla bla.. are cancelled / postponed )
sorry for the bad english.. :)
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48 MIKII
July 29, 2012 at 7:55 AM
seems to be a good drama, i hope the old chick doesn't get the guy. She can be his real mother maybe
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cherkell
July 29, 2012 at 8:24 PM
I take offense to this comment. Chae Si Ra is only 44 years old, so she doesn't qualify as an "old chick" whatsoever. I freakin' wish *I* looked that good when I was 44, dammit! So don't make generalizations based on something you don't know anything about, arraso?
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49 esigh
August 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM
javabeans, you are too funny. as well as jomo, joanne, oftheshore, and i was gonna say cherkell, but she started ranting. chill cherkell. all the comments about the short pants and no socks look is making me think that grandmothers are posting here - too conventional tastes. just chill guys. that's just the fashion for the summer and our JJH is a fashionista after all. pretty soon, these men will be clad in thick sweaters and jackets again, then you'll be wanting to see some skin.
eunjung? she'll just be ok. i think her character is not really important to the drama, that's why they let her stay on, even with the whole bullying issue. JCW's hairstyle is like JYJ Jaejong's "sometimes" hairstyle, like in PTB. JJH's hairstyle? this is why JJH has so many faces. change his hair and he looks totally different. he hasn't had the same hairstyles in any of the projects he's done. unless, he styles this one like in The Devil (Lucifer).
i guess this production is a package deal for KEY EAST Entertainment of BYJ and august is JJH's month, with "I Am a King" opening in Korean theatres on Aug. 9. JJH FIGHTING!!!
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