Lee Seung-gi and Moon Chae-won couple up in Today’s Romance

58 July 25, 2014

Lee Seung-gi and Moon Chae-won couple up in Today’s Romance

by awcoconuts

And the reunions of 2014 continue! Lee Seung-gi (You’re All Surrounded, Brilliant Legacy) and Moon Chae-won (Good Doctor, also Brilliant Legacy) are confirmed for Today’s Romance (a working title; it was previously called Three Men’s Woman), which will be a movie about (you probably deduced from the title) the delicate romantic relationship between the two leads. It will be the first project helmed by director Park Jin-pyo (My Love By My Side, You’re My Sunshine) in five years.

In his debut film role, Lee Seung-gi will be playing a guy who is constantly dumped and is always the giver in relationships — a real loser (ruh-roh, payback time for Moon’s unrequited love in Brilliant Legacy?). Moon Chae-won will also be taking on a role that is a complete 180 from her previously classy characters, a weather forecaster whose pretty face belies the glib-talking, aggressive personality underneath.

About his casting, Lee Seung-gi said, “The pairing was interesting because it seemed like a natural relationship; one that could exist in real life. I enjoy the [rom-com] genre, so I’m really looking forward to this project. Also, I’m really happy that I get to work with Director Park, whom I’ve always liked. It’s my first movie so I’m nervous and feel an additional burden, but I won’t be greedy and will be ready to learn as I try my best.”

Moon Chae-won said, “The story is about a warm and realistic romance, wrapped around moments of fun and humor. It is the kind of love that most experience at least once in their lifetimes, and that’s what I liked about it. I hope it is a work through which I can show viewers another side to myself.”

Today’s Romance sounds like it will be adorable, but we’ll have to patient to see these two cuties on the big screen together. The movie will begin filming at the end of this month and will be released in 2015.

Via SBS funE

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Tags: Lee Seung-gi, Moon Chae-won

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1 hhisc

July 25, 2014 at 6:04 PM

SO Excited for this pairing..............

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2 Chandler

July 25, 2014 at 6:04 PM

Aw I'm so excited. I love Seung Gi's character description!
That should be a different sort of role for him :) Love them both!

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3 lulu2050

July 25, 2014 at 6:06 PM

i am sooo excited :D i can't wait to see them together they would make a great couple !!! i hope it gets on the internet fast enough not too slow :/ i waited 6 months to watch the huntress

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4 ujsid

July 25, 2014 at 6:06 PM

"Shining Inheritance" has been among my favorite drama for a long time now. Though I shipped the lead couple.
I like both Lee Seung Gi and Moon Chae Won, so its lovely to see them paired up for this movie. Both are good actors, so I am sure this movie will be a treat to watch :)

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5 theflibbet

July 25, 2014 at 6:20 PM

lol i feel like LSG plays this type of character a lot. he's so lovable they can afford to make him a bit pathetic ;)

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lemondoodle

July 25, 2014 at 6:34 PM

Not really? He's done beta male before in MGIAG, but never one that constantly was dumped. He usually has chicks falling all over him.

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crazyahjummafan

July 25, 2014 at 7:22 PM

He definitely has NOT! Like lemondoodle says it was only in MGIAG where he played a role in which he was popular - not just with the girls, but with the guys as well cos he had lots of money to roll and was generous.

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6 ChefAQF

July 25, 2014 at 6:29 PM

Love me some LSG, but gotta be honest, not really a Moon Chae-Won fan :(

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hhisc

July 25, 2014 at 6:55 PM

they have great chemistry and are adorable together, maybe this movie will change your mind

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7 me

July 25, 2014 at 6:32 PM

Payback time...lol..I really love to see Moon Chae Won as aggressive..I love them both..

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8 Mandy

July 25, 2014 at 6:35 PM

I love the sound of Seung-gi's character. He's never played the patient and giving type so its a nice change. I think its similar to his real life persona too - excluding the loser part obviously lol. MCW's character sounds like a shade of her Nice Guy role which is where I loved her most.

Weather forecaster is different and interesting instead of the usual, so I'm pretty excited for it. But, whatever happened to the other two guys? Or are they not following through with the initial storyline? I wouldn't mind that since more screen time for these two would be so much more ideal.

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me

July 25, 2014 at 6:40 PM

Yes,I so curious of the other two guys although I know the movie will focus on MCW-LSG love story..

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lemondoodle

July 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM

Pretty sure the storyline stayed the same, though the other two guys got downgraded in the title. This one sounds more like equal billing between LSG and MCW

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Jessica

July 25, 2014 at 7:42 PM

Oh shoot. I was really hoping for a female-centered movie for her. Gah the movie industry is so unfair to girls sometimes.

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Mandy

July 25, 2014 at 8:04 PM

I think if they don't get known names for the other two guys, then the story would definitely focus on both the leads. It's much more preferable for me since sweet, endearing, simple love stories between two people are just so hard to find. Both Seung-gi and MCW hasn't been in a pure rom-com in years, so it would be a great change for them too.

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9 Hey

July 25, 2014 at 6:38 PM

Not a fan of Lee Seung Gi but I will support him too coz' he is paired with Moon Chae WOn..I'm so excited..I love Moon Chae Won..It seems I can see another side of her again in this movie(as always in every production)..The KING and QUEEN of ratings..

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10 lemondoodle

July 25, 2014 at 6:39 PM

Both character descriptions sound really fun. I have a thing for beta males and aggressive female pairings. Seriously can't wait.

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Sara

July 25, 2014 at 6:42 PM

Seriously one reason why I'm so excited with Movie..haha..

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11 Laya

July 25, 2014 at 6:42 PM

This makes me soooo happy. :3 A friend and I were so hung up on Hwan/Mi that we recently discussed ficcing Seung-mi getting to dump Hwan and walk away, but this is even better, lol.

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12 Mai

July 25, 2014 at 6:44 PM

Moon Chae Won is too good to be pair with Lee Seung Gi..
She had an Aura..anyway its still good to see reunions couple..

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lemondoodle

July 25, 2014 at 6:48 PM

How can she be too good when she's already done it in the past...

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lost

November 1, 2014 at 2:42 AM

What are you talking about? hahahah

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blass

July 25, 2014 at 7:16 PM

Both of them have their strength and weaknesses. So yes, let's move on and enjoy the reunion.

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blax

July 25, 2014 at 8:13 PM

Let's stop with this kind talk. Either from CW or LSG's fans. Just support them and I hope both fandoms can get along together.

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MIKAN

July 26, 2014 at 12:06 AM

icky for LSG. He's also one of those bland actors I don't like.

MCW was great in Good doctor and Princess Man

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logicdefyer

October 1, 2014 at 5:21 AM

bland? LSG? wonder whether too many people are suffering from optical and judgement malfunction these days?

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13 derp

July 25, 2014 at 6:44 PM

they changed the title... -_- so does this mean we won't have 2 other guys?

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14 blass

July 25, 2014 at 7:17 PM

The story appeals to me. Hope the actual script and directing are good. I'm hoping to enjoy this reunion as much as possible, so excited.

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15 crazyahjummafan

July 25, 2014 at 7:32 PM

Personally, I'm thrilled. I love their chemistry in BL. Somehow, I felt that they were more natural together than Seunggi and Hye Joo acting as Huan and Eun Sung. The photos they took of themselves (Huan and Seungmi) were so natural as well and they looked very good together.

Initially I was hoping that Seunggi would choose a more thrilling and dynamic genre, that would stretch him as as actor, but I think that he chose this genre cos it's his first movie and he's more comfortable with the rom-com genre. Like he said, it's his first movie, so being the realistic, humble and practical guy that he is, he is going for something he knows he can do well in.

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16 Sam

July 25, 2014 at 7:33 PM

I feel like one the few people who didn't like Shining Inheritance. It was one of the first dramas I watched, and my friend recommended it (every single one she recommended was the cliche romcom of that era. Started ignoring her after a while) and I got bored. It dragged on so much.
And I also don't care for LSG that much either. Only reason I've watched so many of his dramas is because he gets lucky with his female leads and chooses decent projects. That reminds me, I need to watch the last 2 ep of You're All Surrounded (man, that fizzled out. The first few episodes had so much promise).
Love Moon Chae Won though! :D I hope she chooses to do an amazing drama next.

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17 Jessica

July 25, 2014 at 7:40 PM

Since when has Moon Chae Won played an elegant character? Hahaha Cha Yoon Seo and Eungi. Anyways, I am excited for this pair. I wonder if they will still keep the original story about three guys falling for the same girl cause now that they have LSG in it, they might not keep the original premise. Oh wells, looking forward to Moon Chae Won's character. I trust her because everything she does has turned out amazing. Looking forward to this film!!

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crazyahjummafan

July 26, 2014 at 1:44 AM

In another blog, the writer mentions that the lead actors 2 good friends also fall for her. Haha! Competition is good!

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18 Moonlight

July 25, 2014 at 7:49 PM

Don't get me wrong, I love LSG as variety persona, and as an actor he's not bad especially in King 2 Hearts. But, isn't it kind of unfair to change the premise of the story because he was cast? I mean MCW has been attached to this film ever since March, and I was finally looking forward to a female-centered movie, because we all know female-centered films are completely lacking in Chungmuro and in the Kdrama industry. And we all know she is completely capable of carrying a film on her shoulders. The feminist in me is kind of angry.

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hhisc

July 25, 2014 at 7:52 PM

nobody knows that they changed anything, and he has been attached to this movie for months too, he is not a new addition.

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Moonlight

July 25, 2014 at 8:02 PM

They changed the title from Women with Three Men to Today's Love.

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hhisc

July 25, 2014 at 8:09 PM

lol that happens almost every drama/movie that does not mean anything.

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Jessica

July 25, 2014 at 8:14 PM

I know, but it implies it. Not only that, but the cast listing on the main page, and the summary of the story changed as well. This has nothing to do with LSG...this is just a problem with the industry.

Freba

July 25, 2014 at 8:16 PM

Exactly what @Jessica said. I don't have a problem with LSG either. Oh well, let's just look forward to the film.

lemondoodle

July 25, 2014 at 9:16 PM

Proof the premise was changed please. Okay, there is none. A title change does not mean the story changed.

I'm not sure were you got where the original premise/title pointed towards a female originated movie anyway. It was 3 friends falling in love with the same woman. Doesn't that sound like it's more about the three friends and their feelings than the woman's? Idk, this sounds better (and points towards her profession as well).

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afan

July 26, 2014 at 2:29 AM

Can you tell me how do you know this is female-centered movie, is there any news says it is or it's just your pure speculation, those first articles came out is MCW's casting news, of course they will sell her character. You say MCW attached to this film ever since March, but who knows since when Seung Gi attached to it, his agency is the worst in PR for him and at that time, he was preparing for his drama, he wanted to focus to the drama hence he didn't confirm. As Seung Gi's fan, I know he usually gives hints for his next projects, if I'm not wrong, he's preparing for the movie since last year, he has a tribute section to movies in his concert and he said his favorite genre is romcom movies, his concert's concept is Happiness, Anger, Sadness And Joy, if you notice, the symbols in the poster imply those meaning, I don't think it's coincidence. You may want the best for your star but maybe this isn't that one but she's still young and has many oppotunities in the future.

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ritz

July 26, 2014 at 6:24 AM

MCW has been attached to this movie since last year and the official news about her considering the movie was in January. March is only for confirmation that she is in.

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afan

July 26, 2014 at 7:13 AM

What's your point? I didn't question when she's been offered or whatsoever, just wondering where did her fans get the idea this movie is female centered. They said it's unfair because she's cast first so I just make it clear we couldn't know who's cast first, which for me isn't important personally because it happens all the time in the industry, an actor/actress is cast/confirms first doesn't always mean it will center about his/her character. If MCW is also attached from last year then I assume the PD wants both of them from the start, I didn't see any candidate other than those two.

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19 pitch

July 25, 2014 at 7:50 PM

OMG yesssssss

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20 karecity

July 25, 2014 at 8:05 PM

In addition to the casting of two actors I love, the director is also promising!!! Both you are my sunshine and my love by my side were awesome and very moving.

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21 mysticmalady

July 25, 2014 at 9:13 PM

This sounds so cute!!! Looking forward to them pairing up again (& MCW getting her 'revenge' from their Brilliant Legacy days). But does LSG doing a movie now mean that he's going to the army pretty soon? He's around the right age as well & I'm sure he is not the kind to mess around with the army business....

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ss

July 25, 2014 at 9:32 PM

Who knows? But there are stars who are even 2 years older than him but hasn't served yet.. I still don't have the heart to let him go so please No ... :((

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logicdefyer

October 1, 2014 at 5:24 AM

ehh? i thought LSG had already served in the army? wrong? if he has to go, then shittt.

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22 Kristy

July 25, 2014 at 9:23 PM

Glad that we will see them again together...
Just hope that this one wont disappoint like the recent LSG projects.....also that he will get a great character to portray...Just wanna see that King 2 Hearts acting again...

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23 Osi

July 25, 2014 at 10:56 PM

I'm so excited. Good luck for your movie debut Seung Gi yaaa, but 2015 seems so far away. I'll be patiently waiting.

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24 disturbia

July 26, 2014 at 12:31 AM

Can someone explain to me why did it takes months for LSG's confirmation. Why didn't they choose another actor?. Is he the only actor in South Korea?.
The actress confirmed her participation to this project since early March. The production was supposes to start around March or April. It was move to end July. Isn't this a bit unfair to the actress?

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lulu2050

July 26, 2014 at 1:43 AM

the filming was pushed to end of July instead of middle or beginning of July. Lee Seung Gi confirmed it long time ago but he had a drama to finish. I think the only unfair thing over here was that poor Seung Gi doesn't have time to rest that's all. usually movies tend to be like that. they are more flexible with the shooting dates. I am sure Moon Cha Won had other stuff to keep her busy too!

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crazyahjummafan

July 26, 2014 at 1:51 AM

Just because there was no news about Seunggi doing this movie, doesn't mean that he did not confirm it. Hook is slow to release news about him, and in this case, they deliberately withheld releasing the movie confirmation was of his drama. They probably wanted people to focus on his drama and not focus on news of his movie until the drama is over.

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glo

July 26, 2014 at 2:11 AM

When his agency received the offer back in March, they're told to take their time to make a decision because the filming wasn't scheduled to start that soon. He was busy with his live-shooting drama so inevitably if they (the production company / the movie distributor) really wanted him to join this movie, filming had to be pushed back to July. They had a choice to wait for him or to cast another actor, they decided to wait for him.

Although the official confirmation was released yesterday but rumors that he accepted the offer circulated last month. His agency probably wanted people to focus on his drama, hence they didn't release any statement until a day after YAAS ended last week (they mentioned it very briefly that only 1 news article reported it)

Most of the news articles stated when Moon Chae Won was cast that filming would start in June after they finalized all the casts. I'm sure they've discussed the schedule change with her agency. I heard they had gosa ceremony on Thursday so the filming has started by now.

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25 Aigoooo

July 26, 2014 at 12:31 PM

This movie's premise sounds like a repackaging of a pruposed My Sassy Girl 2 script. lol

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sarahana

July 26, 2014 at 5:51 PM

yeah, i thought so too! i love my sassy girl, n with these two onborads, I'm definitely looking forward towards this!!

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26 an_nhien

July 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM

Soooo.... this is kinda Seung-gi's final project before military service then? A smart move to keep your image out there while you are away getting your six packs! Not that I'm complaining!