Daniel Choi joins the cast of new KBS drama Big Man
by awcoconuts
Hello, I’m another new minion, and I’m looking forward to writing news updates and recaps for you all!
Onto the news: Daniel Choi is another Big Man. He joins Kang Ji-hwan in KBS’s new revenge drama, and will take on the role of chaebol heir and only son. It’s been roughly a year since his last television projects (School 2013, Anticipate Love), and in a step up from previous working-class roles (teacher, reporter, MD), Daniel continues down the Korean actor checklist by taking on the requisite chaebol role.
His character is an outwardly friendly and congenial man, but he proves to be a two-faced and cunning businessman who doesn’t hesitate to do whatever it takes to survive in business. As the only heir to the fictional Hyunsung Group (a mish-mash of Hyundai and Samsung?), he readily accepts his future as leader of Korea’s most powerful business conglomerate. However, his ascent to power is complicated by the revenge-seeking, orphan-turned-successful-business-leader played by Kang Ji-hwan.
Daniel Choi becomes entangled in a fierce love triangle for a woman (yet to be cast, who’s loved him for a long time) with his rival. It’ll be nice to see Daniel Choi explore an intense, multi-dimensional character, as up until now he has mostly played endearing and somewhat dorky leads or supporting males. (Yes, he was a bad guy in Ghost, but the dork roles have been much more plentiful.)
As previously noted, Big Man will air Mondays and Tuesdays after Full Sun beginning April 14.
Via TV Report
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1 ujsid
February 15, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Welcome to DB awcoconuts :D
i like Daniel Choi...not so much into the drama though...doesn't sound that interesting to me OTL
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Ivoire
February 15, 2014 at 3:06 PM
Hello awcoconuts, and a warm welcome to you!
Like Uj, I really like DC as an actor. I have liked him in the roles I have seen him in, so far. I have a question, when has he been an MD? Was it in a drama, or in a movie?
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chorchi
February 15, 2014 at 3:20 PM
It's in Babyfaced Beauty.
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Beng
February 17, 2014 at 1:04 AM
oh MD means merchandisers? not the doctor? I see =)
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2 redfox
February 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM
hi, awcoconuts.
thank you for your effort.
hmm, I hope he also brings something funny into the part, I think Daniel Choi is best with this subtle comic scenes that make you roll laughing with very little
I must say these names get weirder by day though. sorry, really, I had to say it
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Mandy
February 15, 2014 at 10:18 AM
LOL, glad I'm not the only one to thinks so... Or the first one to say it out loud haha.
Hey awcoconuts! Thanks for the news... Hope we have more recurring Big Man jokes. It's the only reason I'm looking forward to this :P
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divyrus
February 16, 2014 at 7:07 AM
I loved him so much in school 2013, just the way he talked and stared was so hot !!!!
I can imagine him in a intense role easily !
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redfox
February 16, 2014 at 11:42 AM
he reminds me very much of this particular Estonian actor, who wears glasses just like DC´s character in School, and it is sort of... he is just talking and has this presence and charisma that he doesnt like, DO anything, and it still kind of you know, acupuncture? you dont even notice them but it works
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3 jomo143
February 15, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Welcome! Thanks for sharing your time and talents with us.
I hope he gets to be a bad guy we can love. He really was the best part of Ghost in the few eps we had him.
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4 Quiet Thought
February 15, 2014 at 10:18 AM
For some reason, at first glance, I read the plot description as: "Daniel Choi becomes entangled in a fierce love triangle for a woman (yet to be cast, who’s loved him for a long time) with the devil."
On reflection, that would make for a pretty original drama!
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Yimmi
February 15, 2014 at 2:35 PM
Haha! That made me laugh! I was scrolling up and caught your comment... so, awcoconuts my greetings down below but I'll just stop and say hello again!
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5 Adal
February 15, 2014 at 10:24 AM
Woah! I'm excited. Two of my favorite actors. I just wish the plot was more interesting. Sign me on for the first few episodes. After that, we'll see how it goes.
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Chandler
February 15, 2014 at 11:03 AM
I know! I love these two. I just can't help but wish this were a rom-com...
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Nonsense
February 15, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Kang Ji-hwan is really really really NOT my cup of tea buuut Daniel Choi <3
uuuu, ma'boy ( "man"), now I'll definitelly have to sacrifice my time for another melo.
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6 snow
February 15, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Kang Ji Hwan and Daniel Choi in one drama! That's simply great :)
Welcome awcoconuts..
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7 mskololia1
February 15, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Welcome aboard new drama recapper....For KJH, I'll give this one a couple of episodes before deciding to continue.
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8 Annie
February 15, 2014 at 10:43 AM
I prefer KJH in romcoms. And I tolerate DC. But I'll give it a try.
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9 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
February 15, 2014 at 11:01 AM
I loved him in School 2013, it takes a lot of charisma to not be rendered completely redundant by The Greatest Bromance Ever, but he did a great job of playing the cynical-but-eventually-softening teacher. Glad to see him back again, and he's another one that I hope will move into lead roles full-time.
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10 ilikemangos
February 15, 2014 at 11:08 AM
I need to see him headline a rom-com asap. His charms cannot be wasted.
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11 canxi
February 15, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Hii coconuts :D
I love Daniel Choi. So much! Too much, lol. He's such a pleasure to watch in everything that he does. I' down for another revenge drama, though I haven't seen Kang Ji Hwan in anything since Lie to Me O: It feels like a long time...
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12 Noelle
February 15, 2014 at 11:44 AM
Hello and welcome!
I might read recaps but not sure I'll be tuning in. Don't really enjoy business dramas but damn do I love Daniel Choi. He is just the cutest thing evah!
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13 August
February 15, 2014 at 12:31 PM
Welcome awcoconuts! Your name reminds me of Dramabeans regular/frequenter ilikemangos. :)
As an avid fan of Daniel Choi, I squealed with delight to learn that he was co-staring again with Jang Na-Ra in School 2013. I enjoyed them both in Babyfaced Beauty.
Without a doubt, I was entertained by and definitely enjoyed Kang Ji-Hwan's character in Incarnation of Money.
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ilikemangos
February 15, 2014 at 12:57 PM
We can be fruit buddies :)
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fab
February 15, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Well that's a great idea for the yet to be cast heroine: Jang Nara!
Daniel Choi ánd Kang Ji Hwan in one drama, what a treat. :D
Thanks for the news Awcoconut!
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bjharm
February 15, 2014 at 8:21 PM
well other than a cameo in her father produced film she has not done any acting for almost a year now, so it is past time she took on a new project acting wise. Her last two korean drama where both KBS so you never know...
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14 owl
February 15, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Hi awcoconuts -welcome! We want more and more and more to read, so recap away, it is much appreciated with this bunch :) I'm a Daniel Choi fan as I see many are. Let's rock!
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15 jnewin
February 15, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Welcome Aw Coconuts! Nice name! It makes me hungry and thirsty. :)
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16 Yimmi
February 15, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Just chiming in to say, 'hello there awcoconuts!' Thanks for keeping us up to date!
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17 CaroleMcDonnell
February 15, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Glad to meet you, awcoconuts!!!!!!
I really like Daniel Choi. He's so weirdly uncomfortable in interviews. Thanks for the headsup
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18 kanz
February 15, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Hello awcoconuts!
Daniel Choi is cute and funny. He's so endearing in everything he did.
But the funnier part is Hyunsung (hyundai-samsung) lol
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19 Orion
February 15, 2014 at 3:50 PM
Welcome, awcoconuts. I have not seen Choi in a darker role so I cannot speak of his melodrama skills, but I hope they know what they are doing.
Kang Ji Hwan on the other hand is great with both romance and comedy, so I have full trust in him for such a role. I think the funny man image is some all might have seen, but he is great with melodrama too. A well-rounded actor.
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20 Cam
February 15, 2014 at 8:37 PM
*raises arms & hands signs ROCKS ON*
Whooooooo....That'd be freaking awesooooome!!
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21 chan
February 15, 2014 at 9:30 PM
Hiya awcoconuts.... Thanks for joining.
I so cant wait for this one to start airing. Loved Kang Ji Hwan in Hong Gil Dong and Incarnation. Such a fantastic actor.
Daniel and Ji Hwan are both awesome but I am now curious who is going to play the lead actress.
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22 unknownunknown
February 15, 2014 at 9:52 PM
Thanks for this news, awcoconuts. I look forward to reading more posts from you. :-)
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23 korfan
February 15, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Welcome awcoconuts! So nice to meet you!
Thank you for the latest info.
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24 Makoto
February 16, 2014 at 4:17 AM
Welcome Awcoconuts. :)
Would love to see him in drama again. That character described above remind me a bit of Ha Jung Woo in HotS...
Btw he wasn't bad guy in Ghost, I think.
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25 divyrus
February 16, 2014 at 7:09 AM
And welcome to db coconuts !!! :)
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26 myra do
February 16, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Looking forward to this drama now that DANIEL CHOI is joining, such a great actor, FIGHTING!
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27 Chiaki
February 16, 2014 at 6:36 PM
awcoconuts WELCOME!!! Your name is SUPER CUTE!!
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28 Pipit
February 16, 2014 at 11:38 PM
Welcome awcoconuts ^_^
Looking forward to hearing the news of the female lead.
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29 Beng
February 17, 2014 at 1:06 AM
I saw Daniel Choi in Traffickers. He was a surprised in that movie. Don't want to say more for those who haven't watched it =)
Welcome awcoconuts! looking forward to your recaps and newscaps =)
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30 phjfever
February 18, 2014 at 11:23 AM
i'll watch this coz of my other fave Kang ji hwan! miss him so much! yday i rewatched KJH in Be Strong Goom soon & luv his all over again! i can't wait to see this! DC is ok but am not into him as much as i do KJH
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