Sung Joon signs on as second lead for Jekyll and Me
by javabeans
Aw man, Sung Joon is gonna be another second lead; it’s just been announced that he’ll be taking on a role with SBS’s upcoming Jekyll and Me, joining leads Hyun Bin and Han Ji-min in the multiple-personality-disorder romantic comedy. Well, the other multiple-personality-disorder romantic comedy (aside from Lee Seung-gi’s Kill Me Heal Me).
Jekyll and Me riffs off the classic Jekyll-Hyde duality where one personality is good and kind, and the other one is utterly dark. Both ends of the spectrum will be represented in Hyun Bin in this case; a trauma in his past is the cause of his polar-opposite selves. He’ll fall in love with a circus troupe leader (yes, really) played by Han Ji-min, with their link being that he runs a theme park and decides to get rid of the heroine’s failing troupe.
Sung Joon will play a gentle and humorous hypnotherapist, which isn’t a far cry from his gentle and humorous Discovery of Romance doctor character he just played a couple months ago. At least we know he can pull it off, although I’m still sad about him not getting the girl, ’cause he was pretty much perfect. He’ll be joined (possibly) by Seo Ye-ji (Records of a Night Watchman), who is in the mix to play a psychiatrist who will also be our hero’s first love. Highly convenient for treatment purposes, or highly inconvenient for ethical complication purposes? In dramaland, you never can tell. She’ll become Han Ji-min’s rival for Hyun Bin’s affections, if she ends up confirmed; her casting in final negotiations.
Jekyll and Me will be a Wednesday-Thursday drama for SBS, and premieres in January.
Via My Daily
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Tags: Han Ji-min, Hyun Bin, Seo Ye-ji, Sung Joon
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1 minitwin
December 1, 2014 at 3:08 AM
So it's Seung Gi and adorable Park Seo Joon vs Hyun Bin and adorable Sung Joon in dramas about the same thing in the same time slot?
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houstontwin
December 1, 2014 at 10:17 AM
When ratings are tallied, I don't suppose there is any computation of how many people watch later via internet streaming or recordings.
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houstontwin
December 1, 2014 at 10:19 AM
I mean to say, don't you think, despite the time slot, that viewers will actually watch both dramas one way or another?
PS Minitwin, are you also a twin?
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2 Sandra
December 1, 2014 at 3:11 AM
I love his performance in I Need Romance 3. Honestly, because of him I watched Discovery of Romance but turns to Eric's side because I don't like his character. Kinda of disappointed with his role in Discovery of Romance. He looks like little boy next to Eric. And Eric's presence over shadowed him too much. So, it might be happen in this series too with Hyun Bin. At least the boy could have chance to act with big seniors which will be good advantage for him in the future.
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KDaddict
December 1, 2014 at 9:59 PM
+1 Every word.
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3 kyl
December 1, 2014 at 3:11 AM
Again? Someone get him a lead role AND the girl!
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meh
December 1, 2014 at 2:48 PM
My nap is killing me. I've read your sentence as "Again? Someone get him a LAID role..." LOL.
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MessyGirl
December 2, 2014 at 4:23 AM
mine is opposite, i will never choose anyone over lee seunggi . thts personal preference . i mean like hey he's a puppy and adorable . well at least in my eyes and his fans including girlfriday,
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Spi
December 1, 2014 at 11:10 PM
YES PLEASE
*still hear my heart breaking when listening to DoR OST*
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4 pigsnout
December 1, 2014 at 3:16 AM
How is he still stuck as a second lead when the kid brother from You From Another Star has the lead role in that medical vampire drama? And is far inferior to Sung Joon both in experience and talent?
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Sofia
December 1, 2014 at 3:20 AM
Why? Is it really bad become a second lead? And I don't think he could pass the acting experiences of Hyun Bin, Eric or Lee Seunggi had though.
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harmonyfb
December 1, 2014 at 3:53 AM
I think pigsnout means it's bad for those of us who suffer from Second Lead Syndrome. ::sad face::
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mwoya
December 1, 2014 at 3:56 AM
Second lead syndrome of Sung Joon where there is Hyun Bin, Eric, Kang Ji Hwan or Lee Seunggi???? Reallly??? Hmm…impossible…teeehheee….
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atz
December 1, 2014 at 5:20 AM
It's actually possible to suffer from second lead syndrome of Sung Joon against Hyun Bin. I never liked Hyun Bin.
There are some actors which deserve to have leading roles but some actors do not mind being cast as second leads and I get a feeling sung Joon is one of them.
Somnya
December 1, 2014 at 5:43 AM
Second lead syndrome whoever he is actually possible. Lets forget about visual things, it depends on characters they play and acting talents. Sung Joon is one of one talented actor in his batch. I guess why he still didn't get any lead role until now in the big three is producers might see him never could over shined his lead male partners before in the (Lee Seunggi, Kang Ji Hwan and Eric). In Discovery of Love, no doubt his actings was good but his rival character (which was played by Eric) absolutely one of the excellent written and well developed one. Not to mention Eric played it really awesome. Actually I saw the drama recap in this blog every week and in Soompi thread and so much surprised how many fans defense over Eric's character even when he was a jerk LOL. Not sure it was because of Eric or his character itself. Anyway, being second leads from big stars in Korea is good as lead in their own drama. I'm sure this time, if he could over shine or at least as good as Hyun Bin (let's hope his character also the better one), I'm sure the male lead will come to him soon.
eny
December 1, 2014 at 7:25 AM
agree with somnya, it could happen because of the charracter is more interesting n the acting is good but i think it could happen too because of the looks, esp toyoung viewer who didn't really care about the story n acting
meh
December 1, 2014 at 2:50 PM
It's possible. I would choose anyone over Lee Seunggi. As for Hyun Bin and Eric, it depends on the actors.
harmonyfb
December 2, 2014 at 6:46 AM
I almost invariably suffer from SLS. Sung Joon's puppy-dog eyes will just make it worse. ::laugh::
pigsnout
December 1, 2014 at 4:00 AM
Second leads don't get the same prestige as first leads. And obviously Eric is a senior and bigger star/better actor but Sung Joon is still talented enough to be a lead of his own drama.......what I am saying is, it is strange that a kid who has never even done that many roles or showed that much talent, is becoming lead of a public broadcast drama while Sung Joon who is better known and more talented, can only get second lead roles in kbs/sbs/mbc. I am not comparing SJ to Eric or LSG.
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fab
December 1, 2014 at 4:27 AM
It's bad because second lead roles are mostly really weak with hardly much of depth the lead roles have.
Truth is a lot more newbie actors got leading roles with less experience than Sun Joon. Which is a shame because he is really talented.
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KDaddict
December 1, 2014 at 10:04 PM
It makes a difference who one is 2nd lead to. When you've a much bigger, more established star headlining, being his 2nd lead is nothing to be ashamed of for an up and coming actor.
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cheekbones
December 1, 2014 at 5:00 AM
I agree with you. And, he's playing a similar character, too ! (from his previous drama, I mean). Probably he takes this just because it's a high-profile drama ? I hope he finds that mainstream popularity with this one (even if he doesn't purposely seek it).
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Adal
December 1, 2014 at 6:05 AM
+1
But I think you meant to say far inferior to Sung Joon in terms of experience and talent?
Sung Joon has been acting way longer than Ahn Jae Hyun and has been a lead in two cable dramas: Shut Up Flower Boy Band and I Need Romance 3 and a second lead in many other dramas.
But I think if you consider that Blood will air on Friday nights - a relatively new slot not known to host dramas on that station, and Jekyll and Hyde will hold on a prime time spot, it may end up being a win for Sung Joon, he will have more exposure and popularity as a second lead with this drama.
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kanz
December 1, 2014 at 6:13 AM
Blood will air after Healer on Mon-Tue slot
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Adal
December 1, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Sorry. My bad. I actually thought it was starring on Fridays.
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minitwin
December 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM
You might not...but do you know why everyone's ignoring Can We Get Married as one of his leading shows? It was so good :(
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
December 1, 2014 at 10:11 AM
It was on cable. Unless something becomes an Answer Me 1994 level phenomenon, it's a bit difficult for actors to get the kind of offers from major Korean public broadcasters after doing a quality cable show, than they would if they were doing a public broadcast drama.
Can We Get Married was an excellent drama though. Such a great cast and relatable premise (to me, anyway - I know of wayyy too many marriages/engagements with interfering parents!)
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dimsumofallthings
December 1, 2014 at 4:50 PM
@pogo @minitwin
Can We Get Married was one of my faves. The acting was solid, the conflicts relatable, the soundtrack fantastic.
Also Jung So Min ♡♡♡
a_diva
December 1, 2014 at 6:42 PM
loved loved LOVED Can We Get Married and wondered why I heard virtually no one talking about it at the time.
it also happened to have my absolute fav female actress, the incomparable Lee Mi-sook who was her usual stellar self.
5 Lady Gaga
December 1, 2014 at 4:14 AM
Sung Joon already got casted in another drama? What about my Eric oppajusshi then? (*wrong focus >.<)
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mommai
December 1, 2014 at 8:06 AM
I think I saw that Shinhwa's going to have a January comeback, so Eric is probably busy with that.
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6 dramapotatoe
December 1, 2014 at 4:26 AM
Homg. Sung Joon and Han Ji Min's height diff xD
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PeepsLeAwesomePotato
December 1, 2014 at 4:45 AM
Haha! 27 cm! That's almost as long as my 30cm ruler.
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7 CFLH
December 1, 2014 at 4:47 AM
i want him casted in another tvn drama because for sure he will play the lead...
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8 pattsue
December 1, 2014 at 4:53 AM
Is he going to have a one-sided crush with HJM? I hope not.... He is going to fight with 2 HBs here..He don't stand a chance
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KDaddict
December 1, 2014 at 10:02 PM
LOL.
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9 korfan
December 1, 2014 at 5:58 AM
With all the casting news coming out, the upcoming dramas are certainly sounding quite interesting.
Looking forward to the dramas!
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10 mary
December 1, 2014 at 6:33 AM
Han Ji-min is playing a circus troupe member? But where is the rest of the circus? I'm excited for her troupe! I hope we get lots of great supporting actors/actresses for that. :)
Like Ahn Gil-kang and Lee Moon Sik. ^____^
As for a Jekyll and Hyde split, isn't that how all drama men usually act? Very evil/shouty/grabby one moment, then switching to very sweet and caring in the next.
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maymay
December 1, 2014 at 6:44 AM
Second that. Won't be much a stretch to depict 2 personalities. Am more curious about the 7 personalities drama lol.
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plumwine
December 1, 2014 at 6:57 AM
LOL! Thank you so much for those last 2 lines. I totally agree.
I also like your troupe suggestions. I wonder if Witch Ahn took an energy potion? He's everywhere - and great!
I'm not worried about 2nd lead syndrome, not just because I'm Hyun Bin biased; but because I enjoy watching Sung Joon also so I will just enjoy all the..... loveliness. I just hope he can find a girl too.
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museofmanymasks
December 1, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Ohh yea I hope we get a fun circus troupe, lots of opportunities for hijinks! They could go for a campy horror feel with the troupe striking back at Hyun Bin's attempts to smoke them out and use theire circus talents to "haunt" the theme park. That'd be funy.
Haha yea all drama leads have the especially patented Lobotomy of Love. This won't be much of a change unless they have some bodies piling up at some point....I hope that's not how he gets rid of the circus troupe O_o
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11 primaoptima
December 1, 2014 at 6:44 AM
I like Sung-joon. He can be funny, dramatic, angst-y, dark. Even if he plays second lead most of the time, it's a good opportunity for him to explore more and varied roles.
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12 Hithertoo
December 1, 2014 at 6:52 AM
I know Shut Up Flower Boy Band is old and stuff but honestly, I would still LOVE to see him play angsty and dark again. We have enough pretty boys in K-dramaland ! I want a guy with some grit like he has ! Haha. He's so good at playing strife... and it's wasted on these "gentle" types. Sigh...
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Spi
December 1, 2014 at 11:13 PM
Second that!
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13 plasticblue
December 1, 2014 at 6:57 AM
oh no :( :( :( Second leads are so often too predictable...
Although as far as second leads go, I did like his character in Discovery of Romance, and I didn't feel he was lacking compared to Eric Mun. I'm an Eric from Que Sera Sera fan and I love his intensity, but I also find Sung Joon so expressive and poignant, especially when he plays insecure, hesitant characters.
I guess he seems to give more of a "beta" feeling though, which is probably why he often gets cast as second lead.
Now that I think of it, both times I saw him in leading roles, his characters were the reverse of what a drama hero usually is. In I Need Romance 3 his character's traits (emotionally mature, self-sacrificing, unrequited love...) corresponded much more to the typical second lead. And one of the reasons I loved Shut Up Flower Boy Band is also because his character, which could have been a mere sidekick in so many other dramas, is suddenly shoved into the spotlight even though he doesn't have that aura leads usually have (both in terms of drama and band leadership). Which, for me, is why he was such a touching and relatable character :)
This is obviously good for his acting experience/resumé, but I'm always anxious about young actors leaving to the army, and I hope that won't happen before he plays a new first role :(
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Somnya
December 1, 2014 at 8:13 AM
He wasn't lacking anything and very good at acting. But Eric's performance over shadowed him. One thing he doesn't has that always mentioned by some DoR blogs here and there, experience in life (since he's still really young) that could be used to expressed the emotions in acting, which we call raw emotions. And Eric is one of the actor who really great to express those kind of raw emotions even without saying a word. And seems it would be happen again this time with Hyun Bin arounds. But, it's great opportunities for him till he get his own drama. I believe it for sure the day will come. Sung Joon fighting!
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ppuingppuig
December 1, 2014 at 8:31 AM
One thing I hope for sure. The stylish will give him match style as his character's age (30 years old guy) not like in the DoR series. He was like a boy next to Eric Mun (who looks so manly and tough…LOL).
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bbstl 🧹
December 1, 2014 at 12:11 PM
I could never buy him as old enough to be a doctor in DOR. It was the show's biggest flaw for me.
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Spi
December 1, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Yes, Sung Joon fighting!
I don't think Sung Joon's acting was any inferior to that of Eric though. I thought Eric's character was a little bit easier character to play and he also had so much so screen time and investment from the writing. We get to see his past and present so meticulously fleshed out and we also spend so much more time with him. And therefore we thought his feelings and thoughts were more understood to us. But playing someone who has such a good heart but also insecurity issues, which leads too so much internal conflict like Ha Jin is not only tough but also a little bit harder for audience to root for you. To be honest, I still think lots of people are biased because of Eric's more muscular image.
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Ohyeah
December 1, 2014 at 11:56 PM
LOL Eric's character (Kang Tae Ha) was the most complicated one in the drama. Young Kang Tae Ha is emotional, a bit temper, jerk and dorky. But turns to more be patient, mature and tough. Compare to Sung Joon who played similar roles everytime as sweet guy. If you said many DoR fans like Kang Tae Ha because of Eric, you should check yourself because I think you're the one who's Sung Joon bias. As I now, since Eric didn't appear on screen for few years, easy to recognize Sung Joon first. Including myself. And if you said the one who were on Kang Tae Ha's side were Eric's bias. Waw..surely Eric has huge fans, since I saw almost all DoR fans on Eric's side.
I don't understand why some of Sung Joon's fans felt disappointed when he again as second lead. If you think he's really that good, he sure already got so many awards from what he did or at least got noticed from film/professional critics. And looks like Sung Joon's fans became angry just because other junior actors got lead role already like Sung Joon's acting was the best of the best. I never felt something special from his acting. The way he speaks too fast, his crying scenes never convinced me to feel sympathy. And everytime he got chance as second roles, he always got over shadowed by his male lead partners. Sorry, my words might hurt you, SJ's fans, because I can't tolerate if you always think his actings are the best even over Hyun Bin or Eric. I'm not Eric or Hyun Bin fans. I am a fan of great actors whoever he is but SJ, definitely not.
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sunday
December 2, 2014 at 4:40 AM
Agree. I wonder why Sung Joon's fans so upset he got second lead with big star like Hyun Bin while his actings even just so so.
Spi
December 1, 2014 at 11:15 PM
+1
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14 Gizmo
December 1, 2014 at 7:00 AM
I hope he won't be stuck in the second lead territory for too long, but acting next to a big name like Hyun Bin can't be bad for his career. Besides, these two in the same drama raises the nosebleed factor sky high.
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15 Alana
December 1, 2014 at 7:04 AM
My first (and probably not last) time commenting here! ♡ I'm so looking foward to it! Han Ji Min, Sung Joon and Hyun Bin together sounds interesting (and oh! such a pretty trio). And am I the only one that is creating a lot of crazy hypoteses for the fact that SJ will play a hypnotherapist?
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16 ilikehim
December 1, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Omg. Hyun Bin's comeback drama, with Sung Joon as 2nd lead?! How is a girl to pick?! The only casting I am iffy about is actually Han Ji Min as I am unfamiliar with her and haven't liked anything she was in (or watched any of them enough to like her).
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17 Ella
December 1, 2014 at 8:04 AM
Will Sung Joon get his own romance? I initially thought that he'll be paired with Seo (if she signs on), because the love triangle is Han Ji Min with two Hyun Bins, but I guess it's a love square with Seo too.
Out of the new year new drama castings, this one makes the most sense (even if Sung Joon is second lead again, sighs) and I hope the writing is reallyyyyy good because it has such solid actors that are capable of emoting.
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18 Mandy
December 1, 2014 at 8:24 AM
I really like Sung Joon. He's very capable and always gets to me engage in his character. But I also feel it isn't necessarily a bad thing that he's being second lead to some very capable actors so he can learn from them.
In fact, it's advantageous to be a part of a successful project even of you're not in a titular role instead of leading a bad drama. Like Park Hae-jin and Shun Sung-rock who're on fi-yah after YFAS or Yoo Yeon-suk after 1994.
I hope they didn't make it a quadrangle since the main lead has already two personalities. But of course most kdramas can't function without an actual shape instead of a parallel line. Still, this is some good casting going on for the men at least.
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Mandy
December 1, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Lol, I really meant Shin Sung-rok obviously, but Shun Sung-rock is hardly wrong!
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museofmanymasks
December 1, 2014 at 9:56 AM
+1
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notmary
December 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Kang Do-young!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
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19 Khule WY
December 1, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Beanies let's be honest, okay it might not be fair that the newbie from You are from another star is getting a lead role but as much as I love sweet potato Sung joon, he is not that great of an actor, except for I Need Romance 3, he comes off as a learner in what I have seen of him in Discovery of romance and Lie to me.he isn't that bad but he's not great YET, definitely not in the range of Eric and Hyun bin not even puppy. Love him though and he'll definitely get there and let's face it he's not actually losing out playing next to Hyun Bin if anything, he'll get more popular.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
December 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM
.....Sung Joon, not that great of an actor?
Have you seen Can We Get Married and Shut Up Flower Boy Band? (as in, projects that actually required him to carry them - especially the latter. )
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dimsumofallthings
December 1, 2014 at 4:54 PM
White Christmas, too. I noticed him there first :)
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Ohyeah
December 1, 2014 at 6:54 PM
Maybe what @Klava means was Sung Joon is good actor but still not in the level of Hyun Bin or Eric yet. That's why when there is those more capable actors, impossible to give him the lead role while for e.g Hyun Bin and Eric is his second lead role LOL. Just be honest, Sung Joon next to Eric looks like little kid try to fight over a noona's love. And everytime Eric looking at him, looks like he was ready to eat Sung Joon alive. I enjoyed their bromance scenes but absolutely not their rivalry story because the chemistry between Eric-Yoo Mi was too great. I really hope it won't happen again in this drama with Hyun Bin.
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sunday
December 2, 2014 at 4:35 AM
His actings just like any average actors, no wonder he still didn't get main lead yet. So, how can you compare to the very versatile actors like Hyun Bin and Eric. He's still far away from that. In fact, for korean they will prefer Kim Woo Bin as main rather than SJ.
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plasticblue
December 2, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Well, Sung Joon has already proved he is capable of playing lead in a drama (in my opinion with Shut Up Flower Boy Band), and therefore can be compared to other actors, even if he has less experience/fame.
I was impressed with him in Shut Up Flower Boy Band, but I was equally impressed with Eric Mun in Que Sera Sera. Both dramas are part of my favorites list.
However, I don't see why everybody says Eric Mun is a "great actor" - he definitely left an impression in Que Sera Sera, but that was already back in 2007, and ever since, I don't feel any of his performances have reached that level. Yes, of course he's a veteran, he's been around for ages, and he's a huge star because of his music, but I think he has yet to prove himself as a versatile actor (to me his roles in Myung Wol and Discovery of Romance feel like faded versions of his very intense character in Que Sera Sea). He's got talent and a lot of potential, but I can't see him as a confirmed actor yet like Hyun Bin.
Sung Joon is still new, and therefore still has to prove himself as well. But I don't think it's completely absurd to wish he'd play a new lead role. Indeed it's beneficial for his resume to play besides a big name, but if it's to play an underdeveloped role (as second roles often are) it's not necessarily very constructive for his acting experience.
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Karen
December 2, 2014 at 4:57 PM
I guess you didn't see his comedy drama Super Rookie back then 2005 when he was considering newbie. Not many actors could pull off comedy drama and Eric is one of them. I guess his status as singer turns actor overshadowed his career forever. Eric done all the genre of drama (melodrama, rom-com, action to comedy). Just because he's active at the same time as Shinhwa member, the time for being fully as an actor also limited. I'm his long time fans and I think it's unfair to say he isn't capable where he even could overshined Lee Seo Jin just the second time of his career in Bulsae era and even his cheesy line forever stuck in Korea society with "Do you smell something burning?" that I never heard happen with other actors yet. Just saying, some actors will be forever like Eric (I mean people will keep saying they aren't capable actors, no matter how great their performances) because of two factors, their huge popularity or their good visual which make people blind and saying unfair about the pure talents they had. Just saying.
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20 sogazelle
December 1, 2014 at 9:28 AM
I would have been excited for this drama minus Han Ji Min... I find her extremely boring.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
December 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM
I thought she wasn't that great either - tolerable, but unremarkable as an actress - until I saw her in The Fatal Encounter, where she was the antagonist (and Hyun Bin's step-grandma).
She carries scheming and plotting intensity much better than the Candy this character sounds like, she was far from boring there!
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a_diva
December 1, 2014 at 6:53 PM
Yeah. She's decidedly bland but she was comparatively better than I've ever seen her in Fatal Encounter. I still don't trust her to carry a drama though. I will watch for Binnie and Sung Joon and will just ignore her character (especially if the body Binnie displayed in Fatal Encounter is even remotely on display here) unless her performance merits attention.
Pardon me, I'm off to swoon (over Binnie's muscles) now.
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21 museofmanymasks
December 1, 2014 at 9:55 AM
Erm am I the only one who didn't like his character in I Need Romance 3? The main romance rather disgusted me and while I adored Sung Joon prior to, my visceral reaction to his casting news is now conflicted. Call me when he does something like White Christmas or SUFBB again, because his "perfect-pretty" roles rub me the wrong way, although it was less of an issue in DOR for me.
Acting wise, this won't really do much for him because he's been there, done that. Though I agree with the commentators above: that he might pick up a few things from his sunbaes, plus sharing the screen with Hyun Bin on a prime-time show can't hurt. I'm not concerned about him getting a lead or getting the girl if its something his last few projects, 'cause I won't be there to see it (...all okay got me; he's too pretty to not get a glimpse. So!Tall!).
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22 Aliya
December 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM
I was all set to write this off as second lead syndrome again..and then realized that hyun bin was the lead. Dramaland is trying to kill with these 2 in one drama. I'm actually excited to see sung joon be hyun bin's rival and (dare I hope) have some bromance with him as well. Now I will just pray for good writing and plot. Please let it be good.
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pattsue
December 1, 2014 at 12:24 PM
I hope not....He is going to fight with 2 Hyun Bins here
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Aliya
December 1, 2014 at 12:30 PM
I know that's one tough challenge...but if the writing is good then hopefully it will be interesting to watch. One can hope right? ._.
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pattsue
December 1, 2014 at 2:24 PM
I could be wrong here,but I believe he will be the chilhood's friend of HJM and harbouring one-sided crush for her..... In the webtoon, the character will appear in the middle of the story and he will follow around the female lead likes a love-sick puppy
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23 R
December 1, 2014 at 10:33 AM
I love him. But why second lead again :/
Hope his role is well written though...
I will definitely watch the drama for Hyun Bin and him.
(Just seen that they are in the same management company)
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24 canxi
December 1, 2014 at 10:52 AM
I was just thinking of him.
I don't mind the second lead-ing but I'm getting bored with the roles he's picking for himself. They're all the same with different professions. I feel like I could switch them around from drama to drama and have barely anything change. I'm not even sure if he brings anything different to each role anymore (besides this niggling quality of someone who strikes me as rather controlling and even that is seeming to follow from role to role). I sincerely hope he is able to break the pattern.
Still the drama sounds like a nice watch. I can't wrap my head around it much yet. I'm looking forward to the teasers.
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bbstl 🧹
December 1, 2014 at 12:16 PM
I really agree. I like him but the quality of his characters/portrayals has never again hit the level of SUFBB for me.
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canxi
December 1, 2014 at 5:02 PM
Kinda sad. I feel like that should have been a breakout role for him and in many ways it was–I feel like it definitely got him noticed–but it's like no one has realized all the range he has yet.
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Spi
December 1, 2014 at 11:25 PM
You're right. I feel like he's going down rather than going up in his career with this role. Esp. after DoR.
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25 Kelly
December 1, 2014 at 11:11 AM
I don't know if I will be able to watch another drama with Sung Joon as a second lead again. I am still NOT OVER the heartache that Discovery of Romance(Love). I am NOT satisfied with his ending and I'm not sure I will ever be!!!
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26 Laurel
December 1, 2014 at 1:36 PM
I really love hyun bin but sung joon as second lead*tears*
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27 Skwonto
December 1, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Premiere this coming January? How do they do all this in less than a month? I feel like the audience can always tell when episodes are shot on the fly. (In a not so good way).
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pattsue
December 1, 2014 at 2:31 PM
They still got 8 more weeks to the airing of the 1st episode,so I think its enough time for them to prepare the drama..
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28 hawoojinruinedme
December 1, 2014 at 5:19 PM
A circus troupe leader? That's a first in kdramaland. And I'm definitely excited for teh character description!
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29 Unnie55
December 1, 2014 at 10:10 PM
When will Sung Jun get lead roles in dramaland??. Sung Jun is one of young actor that have potential with solid acting skills. It kinda painful for me to watch him as second male lead. I think he capable enough to play main roles. Hope after this project somebody noticed his talent and give him a chance.
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30 Meyna
December 2, 2014 at 12:04 AM
what happen to Sung Joon's fans? Do you think his acting is really that great that you all becoming sad he's still not getting lead role? Ask him not to play safe all the time. His acting just so so. Beside Kang Ji Hwan in Lie to Me, I even didn't notice him. And his latest drama Discovery of Love where Eric was around, he just boring little boy who just showed two emotions, becoming temper or sweet. Even Yoon Hyun Min and Director Yoon's actings much better than him.
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Fancy Nancy
December 2, 2014 at 6:51 AM
actually now that you mention it that's true...I need romance 3 kinda got boring because of him...I watched 1 and 2 pretty well but somehow couldn't get through 3
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31 sunday
December 2, 2014 at 4:30 AM
Sorry to Sung Joon's fans, but I think he's the least attractive one in his model turns actors batch and nothing special with his actings. SJ's fans should thanks instead he has opportunities to act along side many big seniors such as Kang Ji Hwan, Eric and now Hyun Bin.
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32 Fancy Nancy
December 2, 2014 at 6:50 AM
great another mental drama...and poor Sung Joon is second again T_T
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33 uhnny
December 3, 2014 at 11:50 PM
The model friends seem to love playing Second Lead roles.
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34 Tyuu
February 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM
i ll never watch a drama with sung joon as second lead.... ?
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35 Tyuu
February 3, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Sung joon for lead pleeeaaaassseee
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36 TyuuTy
February 3, 2015 at 8:32 AM
sung join for lead pleeeeease
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