Moon Chae-won set to romance Joo-won in Green Scalpel
by javabeans
I was half-expecting her to turn it down, but it turns out Moon Chae-won (Nice Guy) has confirmed her casting for KBS’s new medical drama Green Scalpel after all. She’ll be starring with Joo-won (Gaksital) and Joo Sang-wook (TEN), taking on her first doctor role.
Joo-won plays the main character, a surgical genius who has a form of autism and a childlike personality. Moon Chae-won is cast as a principled and committed doctor who was educated at a top school and recognized for her skills early on. She’s a pediatric surgical fellow who doesn’t hesitate to say what she means, even to her superiors. That’s what she did in Nice Guy so I can easily see her pulling off that kind of authoritativeness, though maybe with a softer touch this time around.
Moon will have romantic story threads with both leading men, because this is K-drama, where nobody can get a job done without falling in love first. That means lots of angsty moments for our sharp and skilled assistant professor character played by Joo Sang-wook, whose affection for the heroine goes unrequited. Poor guy. At least he’ll have his brilliance and his looks to fall back on. Meanwhile, she’ll find her feelings increasingly stirring for Joo-won, the warm-hearted and “unique” resident with whom she’ll share a “sweet loveline.”
Written by the scriptwriter of cable series God’s Quiz and directed by the PD of Ojakkyo Brothers and Goodbye Solo, Green Scalpel is being touted as a warm human drama—so not super light, but also not dark and heavy. I expect small moments and a focus on building relationships, which could work well for this kind of story, though I’m kind of bummed to have actors I like so much taking a drama that doesn’t pique my interest all that much. Still, Joo-won’s unusual character opens us up to more narrative possibilities, given his personality quirks and his autism. We’ll have to see whether that’s enough to set this apart from the other medical dramas heading our way.
Green Scalpel will follow Monday-Tuesday’s Shark and premiere in August.
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1 Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Well, she's seen the script so I'll just hope the drama is worth her time.
But I can foresee her and Joo Sang Wook having some crazy chemistry. I already have second lead syndrome.
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MsB
June 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM
You and me both!
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Mystisith
June 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Yeah... I know who I will root for. *Sinking with this ship.*
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Monica
June 5, 2013 at 9:20 AM
that's what I thought too! Moon Chae Won and Joo Sang wook together in a drama? *dies*
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jjangnisa
June 6, 2013 at 5:39 AM
I love Joo won though..
But I am crazy for Joo Sang Wook..
while he always be second lead, i always rooting him to get the girl eventhough he doesn't get her.
I love this ajushhiii!
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Firewife5
June 5, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Count me in on that sinking ship...*sigh*
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Kiara
June 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM
"Neeeear Faaaar Wheeeeere eeeever yooooooou aaaare...."
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Noelle
June 5, 2013 at 7:35 PM
HA!
kopytko
June 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM
it seems there is quite a crowd on this ship :-). To me the choice is obvious too.
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Mystisith
June 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM
I have a strong feeling of deja vu. Paradise Ranch people?
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kopytko
June 5, 2013 at 10:06 AM
aha. The Paradise Scalpel it should be! lol
liz
June 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM
hah! me too, he was so perfect but she still picked annoying main guy over him! What th....
Ivoire
June 5, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Thanks for the news, JB!
Hello Liz! I am not so sure JSW's character was that perfect in Paradise Ranch. He did choose his (ex?) wife in the end over Lee Yeon-Hee's character in the drama, didn't he? He rejected her (that's what I remember) after courting her, and wasn't that partly why she went back to Changmin's character? That is what I remember from that drama... I am happy to be wrong, however, that is what I remember.
Chrissy
June 5, 2013 at 1:56 PM
But in PR, his character is the one who dumped her not the other way around. The girl was like a zombie after it. It's not like she just shrugged it off and went back to her ex.
Jo
June 5, 2013 at 3:04 PM
UGHHH IKRRR
Ivoire
June 5, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Chrissy,
I remember that part, when JSW's character dumped her (I think it was in a park? It was outside, on a bench I think, and they had been there before). Yes, she was devastated. I said that that was partly why she went back to her ex because JSW's character was not in the picture anymore, so he was not (really) an obstacle (romantically) to her getting back with Changmin's (character).
jomo143
June 5, 2013 at 6:24 PM
Me, too. sad face for JSW
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Trina
June 5, 2013 at 9:16 AM
Me three....
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Kiara
June 5, 2013 at 9:32 AM
The only 2 that will make me watch this show.
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Ace
June 5, 2013 at 9:40 AM
watching the latest episode of TEN 2 right now and thinking every five minutes that JSW is so darn fine...
count me in for the second lead syndrome.
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eny
June 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM
even joo woo won is my favorite actor, i think joo sang wook should get the girl in the end because joo won is autism he's not gonna have strong love feeling. For me doesn't matter who get the girl n the lead doesn't always get the girl, some people think the lead is the one who get the girl, it really foolish
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Hazel
June 5, 2013 at 7:13 PM
...Because he has autism he won't be able to really love someone?
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eny
June 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM
just my thinking, i thought children never really understand about love, may be i'm wrong..............
Celia
June 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM
ME TOO!! JSW needs to get the girl sometimes too :p
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Maybe he could get the girl in real life? Get on it, MCW!
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respechuae
June 5, 2013 at 10:17 AM
NOoooooooooooo!!! LOL she already belongs to Song Joong Ki.
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Kiara
June 5, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Pfff SJK belongs to me.
Rovi
June 6, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Nope he belongs to Yoo Ah-in. Harharharr~!!!
Moonlight
June 6, 2013 at 1:48 AM
There is plenty to share LOL. But nobody can beat the Chaeki couple chemistry. I don't see chemistry with Joo Won yet, but it is too quick to judge.
Celia
June 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Yes, please! That would be 10000000x better. Haha
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gaeinalee
June 5, 2013 at 1:25 PM
He got the girl in Thorn Birds, both of them. ^^
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Celia
June 5, 2013 at 7:41 PM
Oops, my bad. I don't watch it. Haha
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lala
June 5, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Count me in...
Too bad this is kdramaland...
We can't escape with this love triangle things...
grrr..
Or they should make JSW is a married man but having crisis in his marriage. This is fine for me.lol
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luci8le
June 5, 2013 at 11:01 AM
haha, wit so many people on this ship we're definitely going to sink...! but still I'm in!
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gaeinalee
June 5, 2013 at 1:22 PM
I can't wait to see them together..
*jump on to this (most probably) sinking ship*
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Jess
June 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM
I wish Joo Sang Wook was the leading actor! My bias. <333
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Trina
June 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM
I totally agree with you!!!
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Celia
June 5, 2013 at 10:33 PM
I second that! I like Joo Won too but after watching TEN my love for JSW surpasses him.
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Moonlight
June 6, 2013 at 1:40 AM
Count me in for second lead syndrome!
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topper
June 6, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Me too.
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2 Selena
June 5, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Thanks...i really hope it brings something different on the table.
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3 Trina
June 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM
First yay!!!!! And NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM
... huh?
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lol
June 5, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Seems like Trina doesn't want her to take this drama :)
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Trina
June 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM
I was writing but the stupid iPad 2 take forever to load my comments.
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:17 AM
Gotcha. Sorry for stealing your top spot ;-)
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4 MsB
June 5, 2013 at 9:08 AM
I'm going to try to imagine these two together. Not seeing it but I've been wrong before.
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Out of curiosity, who has proven you wrong?
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luci8le
June 5, 2013 at 11:36 AM
I don't know about MsB but as for me, Lee Jia and Yoon Shi-Yoon in Me too flower definitely (gladly) proved me wrong!
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gaeinalee
June 5, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Oh yes... Their noona-dongsaeng chemistry in M2F is explosive.. I still remember how their feet entangled under the table and blankets... Sizzlingggg~!
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MsB
June 7, 2013 at 10:42 AM
That was one I was not seeing but definitely proved me wrong
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5 Camille
June 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM
I seriously cannot wait for this. <3
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6 bluez
June 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM
It also said that her character is tomboy and outgoing.
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7 Orion
June 5, 2013 at 9:11 AM
I really wonder though, even if I don't plan to watch. Kdramas seem to know sh*t about disabilities and illnesses (or then ignore it for draaaamaaa) so will we get a high-fuctioning autistic man or is this "mind of a child" description pointing to a Joo Won acting like a 6-year-old, making the romance very very very disturbing and morally inappropriate?
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:17 AM
This was something that bothered me from the very beginning but I'll bet that they'll just make him petulant and perhaps a bit of a simpleton (surgical genius notwithstanding) and then claim that it is an accurate portrayal of someone with an autism spectrum disorder.
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Orion
June 5, 2013 at 9:27 AM
I imagine so. Dramaland loves using the same "perfect" type of a lead with a phobia or other "endearing" flaw, so now they thought
- How do we make him a genius without it being done before? Studying abroad won't cut it. We need another highly unrealistic explanation as to why the man is a walking brain.
- I know! Autism! Didn't some movie or other show an autistic with mad genius skills? Well, we can't show him as in anyway disabled, since we all know disabled people are eww and fangirls won't like it, so let's just make him grumpy or kooky and call it "autism". Meanwhile, he'll be hot and smart and ready for luuuuuv!
- Excellent! F*ck science!
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Haha, flawless comment!
Instead of co-opting autism, I think the writer would have been better off going for a personality disorder instead. But, you know, an endearing one... we can't have male leads who are not inherently loveable.
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Laurita
June 5, 2013 at 10:50 AM
hahhaha, well said :D
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eny
June 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM
we're not yet watch this drama, it could be moon cha won love is unrequite because joo won autis n doesn't really understand love betwen man n woman
Mic
June 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Yeah, you're probably right, unfortunately. :/
I'm hoping that they portray him as having a high-functioning form of autism, but based on the description of him being childish I highly doubt it. Which is too bad.
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Requiem
June 5, 2013 at 9:20 PM
I dunno if it's just me, but I'm thinking that they might be going for a childhood trauma which exacerbates his autism and causes him to never really grow up.
But is that realistic?
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Orion
June 6, 2013 at 5:23 AM
It's kdrama. I never trust them with portraying conditions accurately. But you can be sure it will be dramatic and probably heavily angsty. :P
Ash
June 5, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Yep. I'd like to be optimistic here, but I see this going one of two ways: ooky and inappropriate in the romance or offensively wrong about autism.
Please, PLEASE prove me wrong, drama. But I won't be holding my breath.
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Shiku
June 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Maybe it would be similar to Park Ki-Wong's character in A Man's Story
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8 Pitch
June 5, 2013 at 9:13 AM
yay, I love them both! I hope the writing is good.
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9 myungsoohyungsik
June 5, 2013 at 9:27 AM
The writing will truly save this drama... since I anticipate Moon Chae Won having sizzling chemistry with both the male laeads.
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10 mcflan
June 5, 2013 at 9:28 AM
Aaand I'm definitely in. Love her!
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11 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
June 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM
I hope this is as good a role as TPM and Nice Guy were for her - I trust her judgement , please let the third time NOT be the one to fail, a la Joo Won in Drama Voldemort**
**The Drama That Must Not Be Named
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Rovi
June 6, 2013 at 12:26 AM
ROFLMAO, I really laughed.
Henceforth, L7CS shall be termed "Drama Voldermort" XD
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12 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
June 5, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Also she is super, SUPER pretty, like a doll......but that pic makes me fearful that she is doing lip fillers. She doesn't need them!
(I really hope it's just the glossy lipstick/lighting causing that illusion and not the results of a collagen shot)
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lol
June 5, 2013 at 9:43 AM
That picture was taken way back in 2010 during It's Okay, Daddy's Girl time. Not a new picture.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
June 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM
It still looks weirdly like lip fillers, but thankfully those wear off and I'm glad to hear this was an old pic.
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lol
June 5, 2013 at 12:18 PM
That's just the picture or the lip gloss affect.
The picture was taken during her filming of It's Okay Daddy's Girl and the lips were no where look like lip fillers
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Babo
June 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM
she is really ugly. not pretty... have you ever saw her in dramas? really ugly
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Star
June 5, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Here you go, another troll :P
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bluez
June 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Yes. I have watched her dramas and don't find her "ugly".
You should stop trolling in her related articles throwing insulting comments. It doesn't look nice on you.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
June 6, 2013 at 8:39 AM
If MCW is considered ugly, I would cheerfully sacrifice a few kittens to be considered as 'ugly' as her.
And you are living up to your username, I must say.
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13 crazedlu
June 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM
dern it. didn't really like her in 'nice guy' at all. i like her in sageuks.
i have a thing for joowon, so i hope even with the medical (bore) angle and crazy of this drama, there's something else and something more to keep me.
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14 kopytko
June 5, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I have seen so many dramas and yet I find it a weak link in the narrative if I get to see a 'genius'. All the more so if he's autistic. jeez, why not simply an irresponsible jerk who can cut but also needs some moral guidance?
I liked MCW in Good Guy and I hope the character will be well written. Though, i must be stupid, because I can't see the strong-headed girl in a relationship with the kddo other than a good but strict nuna who straightens the youngster.
On the other hand, I would be very glad if the man andwoman were equal partners, offering each other support. Oh yeah, I've already embarked on that ship.
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 10:31 AM
You're not stupid... this pairing sounds like a teenage male's fantasy: the hot woman with a heart of gold who teaches you how to be a functioning adult.
Squick, squick, squick
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kopytko
June 5, 2013 at 10:43 AM
It would be quite logical for a teenager to be fascinated with a smart and beautiful woman. Still, the same woman and a guy who mentally is 6 years old? That's one stretch too far for me.
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 10:56 AM
If I'm reading your comment correctly, are you saying that a guy with the mind of a 6 year old would not really have the mindset to seek intimacy or develop romantic feelings?
Maybe Joo Won will have childlike mannerisms/social strategies but he will be fully adult on a more global level.
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kopytko
June 5, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Ok, let's start with the fact that "a medical genis with autism and a mind of a six-year-old" is a very primitive description, based probably on stereotypes rather than some research. Thus it is misleading and ambiguous. The way I see it, a child this age doesn't need a romantic relationship but parental love and learns social interactions. You need to learn them and lots more to build a relationship of that kind. Again, the description is too vague and actually we don't know if the writer doesn't use "6 years old" as a synonyme for let's say a prankster.
Other possibility is a discord between a child's mind and a grown man's body, which is a serious problem for people with mental disorders.
Laurita
June 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM
I also wanted equal partners... If they are going with real autism in this drama ... I would rather go with second lead...
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15 Sajen
June 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM
now I have a reason to watch another medical drama, also I'll finally get to see Joo Won act to see if he's really that good
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16 ck1Oz
June 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Individually the cast, the writer and the PD are all good.
It's the characters that worries me. The medical drama part itself is fine.
Of course I am going to watch it but don't know whether I would go for the romance part. Maybe it should be like Golden Time- where there is NO romance.
That would be better.
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM
You bet your bottom dollar there's going to be romance.
The autism bit just sounds like a buzz word. As Orion has stated, there's no way that this drama will actually respect the disorder enough to portray it accurately - it'll just be an opportunity for the female lead to 'mother' the male lead.
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Firewife5
June 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM
True this. It's Kdrama so I have zero expectations that we'll see any insightful, or accurate portrayal of autism. It'll just be the umbrella under which they will toss whatever personality quirks they decide to give JW's character.
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jomo143
June 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM
I think what we will end up is a very high functioning Aspergers rather than autism.
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Jushi
June 6, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Oohh! Asperger. It reminded me of the movie 'Adam' with Hugh Dancy and Rose Byrne. I love that film. I also remember the movie Dear John (2010) where Richard Jenkins played Channing Tatum's dad with Asperger. Jenkins's character is the only thing I liked about that film actually. It was heart wrenching seeing him struggle and try to perform his best as a dad.
I can see the potential for a love line if they'd treat JW's character same with those of Dancy's and Jenkins's. Unfortunately, I don't think that is their chosen track.
But if they'll stick to their guns, I'd rather see JW as the reason for other characters's happiness - in the case of MCW and JSW, their romance.
O well. All I can do is hope.
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17 liz
June 5, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Creeps me out about JW mental age be of 6, and it is okay to have a love line with an adult with adult mental age.
Is it really love line, or cute JW crushing on her, and her only taking care of him as a patient??
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18 Mar
June 5, 2013 at 10:41 AM
I'm associating Joo Won's character with a Spencer Reid of Criminal Minds kind of character. Could be proved all wrong, but that is what I read into the descriptions.
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crazedlu
June 5, 2013 at 11:33 AM
ah, reid...
=D!!
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Shiku
June 5, 2013 at 1:02 PM
But Spencer Reid doesn't act like a 6-year old or have a 6 year-old mind frame.
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Quiet Thought
June 5, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Even Spencer Reid's character is not a particularly believable fit. He is a "genius" polymath with a photographic memory who can expound on every subject that comes up in conversation, is supposed to be an expert on human behavior, but doesn't know the names of any of the teams in the National Football League. How can you observe human behavior in the United States and not know that?
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Mar
June 5, 2013 at 2:13 PM
Okay, let me rephrase that. I prefer to hope that Joo Won's character would be something similar to the character of Spencer Reid in Criminal Minds. Because I like that character. As my drama interests at this moment are quite barren, and has been for most of this year, I am clinging to small hopes.
All that said a "child like" character could also reference playfulness and/or innocence and/or being touchy/feely affectionate-aaaand as I type that I can hear the Joo Won fangurls squeeing lol.
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19 KDR
June 5, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Ughhh.. No!
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20 myungsoohyungsik
June 5, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Hi I hope someone can help me answer this question.. it's just something I've been wondering for a while :P
How many episodes scripts does the actors/actresses read to come to decide they want to be apart of it? I feel like many dramas go downhill in the middle of the series and the actors don't read it in the beginning?
Also, JW, MCW, JSW are these actors that get to "choose" what drama they want to be in? I know they aren't at top with Ha Ji Won, Lee byung hun, but do they get multiple scripts and get to choose which one? Unlike rookies who need to audition for the role..
Thanks :)
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lol
June 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Not sure whether this affect her decision but last week, the production house/KBS sent flowers to MCW asking her to accept the offer. She might get some kind of pressure for this. But of course,it can be purely because she's interested with the script and the role because she has been interested in doing medical genre since last year prior to NG
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Mystisith
June 5, 2013 at 11:04 AM
I don't know on what base they do sign but classically, the script reading session is done with 4 episodes. Thing is, it doesn't even matter since the channel/writer/sponsors can change the script completely anytime they want to and without your approval. Being an actor in Dramaland is pretty much playing Russian roulette.
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AF
June 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM
From what I heard, most of the time.. they were only given the long summary of the plot.
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Gala
June 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I'm no expert or insider, so my answer is gonna be speculation based from what I read/seen on interviews/forum discussions. Anyone can correct me.
It seems, when you're already in the lead territory, like joo won, you do get offers. I feel like they're given the premise of the show and perhaps scripts for the first few episodes. But since kdramas shoot whilst the script is currently being written, I'm betting they only get scripts from eps 1-4, or perhaps just two episodes. Again, pure speculation, but I don't think actors really get a sense of what's gonna happen to their characters. Big difference with movies, where scripts are actually done it seems.
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canxi
June 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Yep, I've also read that they may get up to 4 episodes of scripts. Good enough to let you get a good feeling about something but unfortunately not enough to let you get a good feeling about the end..or middle.
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eny
June 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM
agree with both of you
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21 lol
June 5, 2013 at 11:04 AM
wheeheee another mcw drama to look forward to:)
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22 canxi
June 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM
I kinda like medical dramas. I loved OB/GYN and Brain, so I think I like the more humanistic ones...
Um, I hope Joo Won can portray the role of someone with autism well and that the writers have researched such a role. I'm guessing this might be on the mild side of the spectrum in the form of a social disability? I also think it may be something they said to draw a buzz. It would be nice if they surprised us by actually making a good portrayal, though.
I'll watch it.
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23 June L.
June 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM
"because this is K-drama, where nobody can get a job done without falling in love first."
No truer words have been said.^
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crazedlu
June 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM
truer words have been said. and they've all come from dramabeans. hahaha.
i don't know how many times i've fist pumped and nodded my head violently in agreement with statements made here by jb and gf. ha.
hm. i commented three times on this post already. i obviously have very little to do today...
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24 Kiele
June 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Hi guys, I see many people here are worrying over JW's character being on a relationship, and talking as if it is impossible or creepy.
Guys, if JW character have autism spectrum disorder/ Asperger
he might be able to be in a relationship, and having this disorder doesn't mean he has a child mind, and that he isn't smart. Some are smarter than normal people.
Yes it is changelling to someone with this disorder to be in a relationship with people, but it isn't impossible.
''most young adults on the spectrum need support and guidance as they piece together the process of dating and successful relationship development. With guidance, understanding and better communication skills, these bright young people can learn to experience meaningful relationships and lead fulfilling lives.''
And since MCW character here is a doctor, I think she'll realize what kind of disorder JW has and etc.
I was reading interesting articles about it, want ti share:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-trouble-eye-contact/201110/dating-and-young-adults-the-spectrum
Relationships are challenging for people with autism spectrum disorders:
http://www.timesdispatch.com/entertainment-life/article_ebc953b0-bcce-5683-b812-9e8aaed9d487.html
Small documentary: Autism in Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5U2fFui_Ens
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But I wonder if they'll ever mention the disorder right on the kdrama. I think not. Basically JW character will act cold, rude and selfish. But this time around it isn't because of some trauma when he was kid, or that his first love left him or he had a unhappy childhood but because he does have a disorder that makes people consufe him as someone cold/selfish/rude when it isn't really his fault.
So, prepare yourself to see JW acting again cold, angry, rude, selfish and screaming like he does a lot ...
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Annie
June 5, 2013 at 12:37 PM
I would like to believe that this is what his character has but the drama synopsis specifically mentions that his character will have a childlike personality. As others have mentioned on this thread, that's not really characteristic of Asperger's/high functioning autism, is it?
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canxi
June 5, 2013 at 1:01 PM
I was thinking that, too. On the other hand Joo Won kinda already has a child like personality and he doesn't have autism at all, so who knows? Maybe this character was made especially for him.
On the other hand "child-like personality" is also a broad description since no child is the same. What are we talking here? Quiet child? Rambunctious child? Playful child? Lol, I feel like they didn't give us anything but descriptive words...
Does anyone watch the show Community? Maybe a character like Abed, whom is hinted to have Asperger's. A pretty fun character and child-like in a way. I dunno...since it's a "spectrum disorder" it's really broad and they could give us anything. I also think the characteristics vary, so it may as well be up in the air.
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Kiele
June 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM
Hello again guys!
So I found this about JW's character:
The role he took up is that of the pediatric surgeon resident Park Si On. He is a kind figure, who grew up with autism and a developmental disorder caused by his father′s abuse. He grows up to become a genius surgeon as it is revealed he has Savant Syndrome, a condition in mentally challenged persons that lets them show a brilliant talent in other areas.
So, I tried to find info about his Savant Syndrome, and "It is estimated that about 50% of the cases of savant syndrome are from the autistic population, and the other 50% from the population of developmental disabilities and CNS injuries''
The savant syndrome: an extraordinary condition. A synopsis: past, present, future:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677584/
When Brain Damage Unlocks The Genius Within
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-02/when-brain-damage-unlocks-genius-within
The Rain Man's Disorder: Savant Syndrome
http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/neurodisorders/a/052502.htm
It is really interesting.
It seems JW character will be ''warm'', others say ''childlike'' so IDK maybe they will change or give us more info about his character.
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canxi
June 5, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Oh cool! So that explains things more and it is really interesting. I much prefer the warm description to child-like, since it less broad.
I may blog about this show since now I am interested, lol. May I have permission to use the info you found, Kiele? I'll credit you if you want/if I end up writing about it.
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Requiem
June 5, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Hah!
Nailed it in one!
I think when others heard childlike personality, they were too much thinking about childish tantrums and general male brat personality.
When I heard childlike personality, I kept thinking of a jokester, fun-loving personality who probably was scarred enough to not take anything seriously or "adult-like"
Anyways, thanks for the links and info.
They were very interesting and informative.
Whatever it is, I just wish for a good drama! :)
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Ne-on
June 6, 2013 at 12:19 AM
I think the articles on news didn't give a clear story on this drama. No wonder so many confuse here. From what I know from the description ( I hope I read a reliable source) , JW's character is not acting childish or a spoiled brat. He's pure, straight, has a strong passion for his occupation more than anyone. He knows about his sickness and don't want others to look strangely at him, so he usually wears neatly when along with others. However, due to his development disability, his social skills is just equal to a ten-year old kid. He has difficulties in communication, esp to express his emotions, so normally the way of his talking just like a robot. Therefore, he's not mental-ill and still be capable in love, just that he's need guidance and more open-hearts.
I'm actually looking for drama. The story is not purely about doctor and surgeon, but it's about how a person who overcomes himself and social prejudices to fulfill his dream. I can't say this drama will turn out good or a disaster. At least we should wait until we see it and give the true comments.
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Mystisith
June 5, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Thanks for the links!
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Kiele
June 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM
You are welcome, I just posted more info above, also interesting - it seems JW has Savant Syndrome...
K-writers sure love rare diseases.
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25 snow_white
June 5, 2013 at 12:21 PM
I like both of them....and the drama sounds okay to me...and...I haven't seen any medical Kdramas...so I'm interested in giving this a try.....
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26 sara
June 5, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Great!
She was great in Painter of the Wind and after than succesful drama, she's kind of losing it until she acted in The Princess's Man and Nice Guy for KBS and one movie that got her multiple new comer awards.
I dont watch her in Nice Guy but her performance in TPM was impressive.
I am looking forward for this drama, please be good.
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27 Hiba
June 5, 2013 at 1:28 PM
I was just watching brillian legacy (don't know why just missed it ) it's so nice ! Though who wisent want to romance Jon woo oppa ! Get in line babe ! Ahh can't wait for it I love the otp like LOTS ! Thanks !!
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28 Dorotka
June 5, 2013 at 1:33 PM
As Kiele mentions, autism cam mean many things.
People usually imagine Rainman, but the spectrum is very very broad. Especially people with ASD function fairly normal and they IQ is usually quite high (what can't be said about their emotional intelligence).
I haven't read any synopsis released by KBS, but perhaps by 6-year-old mentality they mean the typical straightforwardness and sort of basic social skills. If Moon Chae-won plays a doctor who is straightforward and says what she thinks, I actually think that's one of the reasons why their relationship can work. Also, I can see why Joo-won's character can be good with kids, they are straightforward as well. Yes is yes, no is no. And if they want something they ask for it right away :--)
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29 gaeinalee
June 5, 2013 at 1:38 PM
I'm going to dedicate myself for JSW only.. ^^
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30 Qued
June 5, 2013 at 2:27 PM
Thank you drama gods.
Looking forward for Moon Jun Won and Moon Chae Won in a drama together.
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31 margopdx
June 5, 2013 at 4:14 PM
I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS. The casting people are on my side recently!! Moon Chae Won + Moon Jun Won, Park Shin Hye + Lee Min Ho....yay
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32 goldeng
June 5, 2013 at 4:33 PM
im soexcited! i wanna see joo sang wook as a smart hot doctor nowwww! but im still worried about him being fruendzoned like in paradise ranch... im thorn birds both girls loved him and TEN is confusing me wih his relationship's choices but yeah.. Im confused rn.. is joo won's character a man with the mind of a kid or a man with a child-like personality because those things arent the same..
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33 Moonlight
June 5, 2013 at 5:18 PM
I have been ready for them forever. Thank you drama gods for casting these two amazing people together. For those who are still worried about the drama, let's just wait until the drama airs. I have a feeling this production will be special, and although they might not get all the details right, I am sure it will have a "human touch" and give Korean viewers some insight regarding autism. The fact that Moon Chae Won picked the script is saying something because she is normally very careful about the roles she chooses.
She even shared "The writer's ideas and heart for the drama, which portrays a warm and hopeful story, touched my heart. I've always wondered what it would feel like to be a doctor who comes across patients every day. That is why 'Green Mes' especially felt relevant to me. I am curious to what meaning this drama will hold in my life. I hope that the production will leave all of the viewers with a good feeling." (allkpop)
Honestly, I was not that excited about Gaksital, but it turned out to be such a beautiful and heartwarming drama. Let's just hope for the best.
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34 Steamy Bun
June 5, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Yipee!! I was already interested in this show, but I LOVE Moon Chae Won so count me in.
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35 Trina
June 5, 2013 at 7:02 PM
I will be only watching JSW and MCW only and pray to the kdrama gods that this will be good drama.
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36 niKai
June 5, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Personally one of the best human dramas ive wtched is Hello, god. The main character also was mentally-challenged but became a genius after a surgery by the second lead. I love that series. Hopefully this one can be one of those heattwarming dramas.
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37 RM
June 5, 2013 at 8:34 PM
I'm so happy yet so fearful for this decision. All the best for the casts and the production team! I am neutral towards Joo Won and I hope this drama will change that. I really hope they don't screw this up. If MCW picks it, I'm going to just try to believe she chose it because of the quality of the script.
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38 Sur
June 5, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Im not sure if m happy about this or not ... on one hand this girl has crazy chemistry with about all her co stars even when she is the second lead (brilliant legacy) and joo won needs some chemistry after *uhm uhm* but i dont like this story line at all its creepy a mentally childish man and a fully grown girl totally creepy
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39 k-soup
June 6, 2013 at 1:09 AM
my dream team! am I dreaming? this feels surreal!
Good Actor+Good Actress+Good Director+Good Script= I am kinda expecting a daebak rating right now :D
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40 k-soup
June 6, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Wait. I wonder why some are thinking it would be creepy or weird because even as we were kids before, we felt infatuation or maybe for some love at a young age.. we are humans after all... *
aim for positive reception for viewers*
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41 Moonlight
June 6, 2013 at 1:45 AM
I agree with those who say that we shouldn't judge the book by its cover..or in this case its synopsis. The drama can totally exceed our expectations. The fact that 3 amazing actors Moon Chae Won, Joo Won, and Joo Sang Wook chose this drama already has me interested. And I love how the production/cast is emphasizing the "human" aspect of the drama. Let's look forward to what August will bring.
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42 chaeri
June 6, 2013 at 3:58 AM
omg omg I'm exciteddd!!! But worried too since the story kinda weird for me. I hope the writer can cover the story well..
Joowon+joo sangwook = bromance? Kkk
I actually prefer no romance for this kind of drama. But like jb has said 'because this is K-drama, where nobody can get a job done without falling in love first.' soooo.. I'll cross my fingers and hope no more pitiful joo sangwook like in paradise ranch.
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43 Shelena Mia
June 6, 2013 at 6:29 AM
The cast is just awesome. Seems like Joo Won’s role is very difficult one, I can’t wait to see what he’ll do with it. I am proud of him because he continues to challenge himself.
I like Moon Chae-won, it will be great to see them together.
Really hope for an interesting story here with a lot of heart.
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44 penny
June 6, 2013 at 6:40 AM
Honestly the whole concept behind this drama makes me cringe. I have someone on the autism spectrum in my family, I know a number of people on the autism spectrum.
Autism doesn't make an adult act like a 10 year old. Many people (though not all) on the high functioning end of autism are fully capable of performing well at high responsibility jobs without being prodigies. In fact the idea that people with autism are some kind of prodigy does a lot of harm because not all people with autism focus on one thing with laser focus that they become world class experts at. A lot of people with autism are just regular guys.
Also, someone in the comments said that people with autism can't understand love. This is not true. People with autism may not express love in expected ways because of social skills problems or sensory issues or a general lack of a filter, but they feel the whole range of human emotions just like anyone else.
I don't think I can watch this show because my eyes are going to roll right out of my head.
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Shelena Mia
June 6, 2013 at 7:02 AM
«People with autism may not express love in expected ways because of social skills problems or sensory issues or a general lack of a filter, but they feel the whole range of human emotions just like anyone else».
This main character could be exactly like this. I think just there is some inaccuracy in the drama’s description. The writer did medical drama before and he has been praised for his work. Therefore, I am sure he did the research about this matter to make his hero authentic.
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penny
June 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM
I really hope that you're right. It helps to know that the writer has earned the audience's trust in the past. It wouldn't be the first time a marketing department has completely missed the boat.
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45 Lilian
June 6, 2013 at 8:43 AM
I like Moon Chae Won in Nice Guy! Might give this a try!
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46 gene
June 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Imagine yourself being operated on by this type of surgeon. No thanks! Normal surgeon can already caused blunders. This type of people should be only doing research/assistant teaching. Not a realistic drama. Skip.
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penny
June 6, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Wow. Normal, really? I think the word you're looking for is neurotypical. And there are actually a number of doctors and scientists on the high functioning end of the spectrum. They just don't go around publicizing it because of people saying they aren't "normal". You know, Rain Man was an example of a man with autism who had been institutionalized for most of his life, not everyone on the spectrum.
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47 Lily
June 7, 2013 at 4:32 AM
Joo Won is really great actor. The more popular he is,the more haters he will receive. His role is very difficult.I hope He can win ! @Moonjunwon forever the best!
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eve
June 7, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Yeah. No doubt he is a pretty good actor. One of actors who always give all his effort when doing something. I like the way he challenge himself from one to other drama with many different characters. And for me he always wins.
and I like Moon Chae Won in Princess Man.
So, just hope that the writer can do his job properly..
Moon Jun Won + Moon Chae Won + Joo Sang Woo = must be awesome
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48 rjyuggy
June 7, 2013 at 9:59 PM
perfect match made in heaven. fighting Chae Won and Joo won!
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49 riyeltee
June 8, 2013 at 6:21 PM
i think joo won character has an asperger syndrome, I met some patients who have this kind of condition. They got married and have a children so the probability that joo won and chae won's character romancing in the end is very uch high :D
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50 ellasam81
June 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM
There are somekong Kong series also have autism ppl having romance with so call normal ppl
And it is pure and simple and cute
And it is not like dating a kid
And they aare faithful and will be very nice to the people they like
So it does nnot mean it will be odd to see disabled ppl in a relationship
And sometime autism ppl won't betray or have motive with someone so ppl will feel relax and comfortable with them
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tlixa
June 12, 2013 at 11:36 PM
yeah.. agree wit u.. hope this drama end with the both lead role.. :D
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