No mission too impossible for the Healer
by javabeans
We’ve already seen the brief teaser of Ji Chang-wook leaping tall buildings in a single bound, and now we at least get a bit more context for it with Healer’s first official teaser. And I’ll say, this show looks pretty snazzy.
The teaser starts out with Ji Chang-wook strolling into a building looking like a badass spy on a mission, who then asks, “You came to see the Healer?” Cue action sequence with Ji pulling out some swift fighting moves, and then running — through tunnels, along rooftops, staying one step ahead of whoever it is who’s got him in their sights. We know that he’ll play the titular Healer, a code name for his identity as an elite errand runner for hire — he’ll take any job for a high enough price, and boasts a perfect track record of successful missions.
We only get a tiny glimpse of Park Min-young and Yoo Ji-tae as the other two leads; both will play reporters, though on opposite ends of the career ladder. Park can only dream of becoming the star reporter that Yoo is; her resumé has nothing worth boasting, though she does brim with passion for the job.
In addition to the character stills that have just been released for the main trio, we also have some for the supporting cast, which features: Do Ji-won, playing Yoo Ji-tae’s sister-in-law who also has a connection to Park Min-young; Kim Mi-kyung as a consummate hacker and Ji Chang-wook’s partner, who can infiltrate any computer network in the nation; Woo Hee-jin as Yoo Ji-tae’s colleague, who advanced to the position of broadcast station director quickly and at a fairly young age; Park Sang-won as the president of a major newspaper and one of five friends, along with Yoo Ji-tae’s hyung, who was involved in a 1980 pirate radio broadcast; Oh Gwang-rok as another of the five friends and also Ji Chang-wook’s teacher; and Park Sang-myun as Park Min-young’s adoptive father, with whom she has a fun rapport, who pulls double-duty as a lawyer who specializes in police lawsuit cases who also runs a cafe on the side where he provides jobs for ex-convicts.
The teasers are stirring my hopes for Healer — not that I wasn’t looking forward to it already; I just wasn’t sure what to expect. I really do like the writer, Song Ji-nah, but even though she’s penned some excellent dramas, I’m always aware that nobody is infallible in dramaland (or anywhere, really). So while Faith was rather plodding, I know she can produce fun caper hijinks (Story of a Man) as well as history-tinged melodrama (Sandglass), which have me optimistic. As does that teaser, which just looks plain fun.
Healer will follow current Monday-Tuesday drama Cantabile Tomorrow and premieres on December 8.
Via My Daily, Sports World
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Tags: Healer, Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young, Yoo Ji-tae
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1 Elias
November 17, 2014 at 3:18 AM
Looking forward to Healer!!!
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Elias
November 17, 2014 at 3:19 AM
1st to post lol.
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2 kanz
November 17, 2014 at 3:24 AM
Healer!!!
I'm actually still curious why this drama named "Healer", after the code-name of an errand boy. Why is his name Healer? Something related to healing? Can I have my own Healer?
*swoon over Ji Chang Wook*
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3 loveprevail
November 17, 2014 at 3:25 AM
Okay the trailer is pretty snazzy all right. I definitely will give this a go.
I've been waiting for a Ji Chang Wook drama that I want to watch. So this is really up my alley. *excited*
Thanks Javabeans!
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4 Belovedvampi
November 17, 2014 at 3:26 AM
Thanks for the post. I am really looking forward to this. Ji Chang Wook is officially my crush after Empress Ki :D
OMo I love this new look on PMY. She looks so cute :D
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5 snow
November 17, 2014 at 3:41 AM
City Hunter!!!
even the plot of five people involved in some conspiracy is similar to it...
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redfox
November 17, 2014 at 3:58 AM
does sound a bit similar to City Hunter, but the start is not as tragic ( I assume, although we might find out some secrets in the course of the show) and seems like it is not a consipiracy but something revolutionary and presumably positive?
and he doesnt seem to work in the name of revenge, he is just a rogue ninja.
if only the writer didn´t repeat plot devices over and over.... is all I ask.
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kanz
November 17, 2014 at 4:08 AM
I think the five friends not have conspiracy but they run illegal radio stations, but then something (bad) happens.
And the Healer doesn't have revenge motive, in fact he wants quiet life somewhere in South Pacific Island.
But it's true that the style looks a bit like City Hunter.
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6 Cynthia
November 17, 2014 at 3:43 AM
This really looks good. Park our specialist coupled with syfi high tech gadgetry.
He has the looks and talent to pull this off, big time!
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7 Rigby
November 17, 2014 at 4:05 AM
Wow JCW and PMY great combination! Looking forward to this new drama. I agree with the new hairdo of PMY, kinna refreshing! And JCW, my ultimate crush!
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8 paroles
November 17, 2014 at 4:15 AM
This is so Aiden Pearce...
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9 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
November 17, 2014 at 4:17 AM
Do JiWon! DongHae's mama! Drama reunion (of sorts)? :P
But, as always, love Kim MiKyung. She's always a hoot!
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10 Michiki
November 17, 2014 at 4:19 AM
I hope this drama will be a big hit for KBS this year! Ji Chang Wook can act in anything! He's the best. :)
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11 Pearl~ai88
November 17, 2014 at 4:20 AM
Ooo, that ahjumma from all the sageuks! I like her frizzy hair :)
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12 Ping
November 17, 2014 at 5:12 AM
It's giving me massive City Hunter feels so I'm definitely gonna check this out.
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13 Lovely.
November 17, 2014 at 6:24 AM
I love Park Min Young's new look! It suits her well.
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14 cherkell
November 17, 2014 at 6:29 AM
Am I the only one out in KDramaLand that DID NOT watch 'City Hunter?' Not a huge fan of Lee Min Ho, so I never jumped upon that juggernaut.
I'm foaming at the mouth (more than normal LOL) anticipating the interactions between this stellar cast. These are some heavy hitters involved in this production! Very interested to see how the early 1980's timeframe is handled - those were some tumultuous times in Korea back then. And Action Changwook is the cherry on top of the whipped cream icing on the cake. (Mmmmm.... cake.... )
Yeah yeah yeah, compare all you want. By Healer's finale episode, you all will be saying "Lee Min WHO?" :D
D-21 AND COUNTING!! *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
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redfox
November 17, 2014 at 7:41 AM
if you haven´t even watched CH then how can YOU judge? Nope, I can guarantee you, one does not replace another.
unless there is a cameo from a certain handsome and heroic prosecutor.
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cherkell
November 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Sweetie, *I* am not the one judging -- but in looking at all the comments here and in prior posts, it seems everyone else is. Such is the nature of the beast.
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kimchikay
November 17, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Oh girlllll (assuming you're a girl) - you NEED to watch City Hunter and be prepared to take off a couple hours from work/school/life to binge watch this one.
I know plenty of non-LMH fans who fell in love with him after this one.
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cingdoc
November 17, 2014 at 8:21 AM
@cherkyll
Hehe, chingu, I know you can't wait for your JCW ... Squee away ?
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cingdoc
November 17, 2014 at 8:25 AM
@cherkell,
Hee, too much JCW and I can't spell correctly now ... Sorry....
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museofmanymasks
November 17, 2014 at 8:57 AM
hahahaha "Lee Min Who?" +1
Though I've been saying that since Personal Taste...He's so painfully wooden! (Note: I watched his dramas backwards starting with Faith.)
Anyways I'll be over here squeeing for Yoo Ji-tae.
@paroles I see the resemblance in the character('s clothing: dead ringer but in all black) but not the plot so no beef there.
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museofmanymasks
November 17, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Oh and PMY's new look is charming! Especially the second still when she's wearing the beanie!
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h2ogirl
November 18, 2014 at 2:38 AM
Ditto to "painfully wooden". I could never sit through the drama despite it's nice, lighthearted storyline and awesome lead actress (Son Ye Jin) because of Lee Min Who.
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h2ogirl
November 18, 2014 at 2:40 AM
*its
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GoldenDivas
November 17, 2014 at 10:48 AM
I'm not a Fan of LMH either but City Hunter is like one of Top 3 dramas I recommend to my friends . Its just that good .......
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Canuckgirl
November 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM
I am not a big fan of LMH, but City Hunter is hands down one of my fave dramas. You should deffo watch it
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15 Zia
November 17, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Waiting for this drama so much. PMY and JCW look good together <3
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16 fab
November 17, 2014 at 1:19 PM
Great beat. And is this drama ever gonna start? I am losing my mind here...
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17 Quiet Thought
November 17, 2014 at 3:34 PM
Kim Mi Yung! Woooooo! Kim Mi Yung! W00000000! Yaaaayyyyy . . . (settles down after one hard glare from Mi Yung)
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18 Omomo
November 17, 2014 at 5:29 PM
I'M. SO. HYPED. What an awesome cast. Can't wait to see JCW in action. *kyaaaa* And the story seems promising. December 8 please come sooner I'm absolutely writhing with excitement here.
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19 anon
November 17, 2014 at 6:24 PM
Ugh. Not digging Park Min Young's short hair.... :'((((((( WHYYYYY
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20 missDVM
November 17, 2014 at 6:32 PM
Whenever Ji Chang-wook was running across the rooftops, all I could think was, "Look at dem legs!" (How long they are…it looks almost computer generated, they are so long!)
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Mieosa
November 18, 2014 at 11:27 PM
I second that! Look at that run haha those long legs sure look nice gliding across the rooftop!
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21 missDVM
November 17, 2014 at 6:35 PM
Oh, Cherkell…I missed you so much! Empress Ki was forever ago. It is about TIME that Ji Chang-wook showed back up! lol
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22 Michiki
November 17, 2014 at 8:04 PM
2nd trailer is out: http://youtu.be/RRjxAkezZ1k
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23 yoo jae suk
November 17, 2014 at 8:09 PM
love this guy!!!!!!
=_=
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