Ha Ji-won courted for remake of In Time With You
by girlfriday
Ha Ji-won! In a rom-com! Do we even need to know what it’s about? Okay, I guess I’ll tell you what it’s about, then we can cheer afterwards. SBS is developing a remake of the 2011 Taiwanese drama In Time With You (also known as Conditions of Love, starring Ariel Lin and Bolin Chen), and Ha Ji-won is now considering the offer to headline the series. The remake will be called The Time I’ve Loved You, 7000 Days and is being planned for a broadcast later this year.
The romantic comedy is about a man and a woman who are best friends (my favorite kind!!). They turn 30 and make a pact to be married before 35, and race each other to the altar while “helping” weed out potential suitors for each other. They find that they’re constantly dissatisfied with each other’s boyfriends and girlfriends, because they’ve really been in love with each other all this time. In the original drama it’s a 14-year friendship; in the remake it’ll be 20 years, hence the 7000 days.
The remake will be penned by writer Min Hyo-jung of Full House and Attic Cat, and produced by the drama house that did Will You Give Love Away and When a Man Loves; a PD has yet to be attached. Besides the fact that the Taiwanese drama was a huge hit both domestically and in Korea, the story basically describes my favorite type of romantic fiction.
It’s described as a thoughtful rom-com that navigates the thin line between love and friendship, with a realistic story and subtle emotions, and promises upbeat romance but also deeper discussions about life. It’s been forever and a day since a show like Bottom of the 9th With 2 Outs came along, and the fact that it might star Ha Ji-won just makes it perfect.
The Time I’ve Loved You is in negotiations to air later this year on SBS.
Via Osen
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1 peachys2sleep
March 6, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Gong Yoo as her leading man puh-lease!
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pitch
March 6, 2015 at 12:33 AM
I wonder if HJW could lure him back to Dramaland?
I bet he´s still traumatized from Big (like everyone else).
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alpha
March 6, 2015 at 4:57 AM
Bwahahaha. I actually enjoyed watching Big... although the ending sucked big time.
But I want my baby Gong Yoo in a drama soon T_T
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Viki
March 8, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Hahaha, it was a good drama until ep 12 or something...then the ending ruined everything.
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mssegacrazy
March 7, 2015 at 5:27 AM
I hope she can! Watching this interview video of the both of them, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK77JcHFCxo, they have so much chemistry. <3 And in the video they said, "Let's work together soon!" I hope this is it!
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Hars
March 10, 2015 at 11:37 AM
Aakkk.. Really miss Gong Yoo.. And really wish the male lead will be him, if it really happen be prepare for the hottest kisses in dramaland!! Aaaaakkk.. *fainted by my own fantasy*
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hagu
March 6, 2015 at 3:09 AM
+++++++++1
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kitkat
March 6, 2015 at 3:46 AM
my thoughts exactly! :)
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kumon
March 6, 2015 at 4:35 AM
OMG!! Yes please
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genuinecity
March 6, 2015 at 4:38 AM
OMG, YES.
Didn't he say he wanted to work with Ha Ji-won in the future? Well, c'mon, man, get to it!
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Bakasugi
March 6, 2015 at 6:37 AM
i second this!
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blueribbon
March 6, 2015 at 10:17 AM
+1 Yes please, he has to come back to dramaland
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tomio
March 6, 2015 at 12:19 PM
I want Gong Yoo for the male lead too!
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mssegacrazy
March 7, 2015 at 5:25 AM
pls!! drama gods make this happen!!
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Princess Noor
March 7, 2015 at 7:10 AM
please Ha ji won lure Gong yoo TO RETURN TO DRAMALAND i remember the original writer choose gong yoo and so ji sub to play Li Da Ren and Taiwanese fans choose gong yoo in 1st place to play Li Da Ren
here link http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/1196761
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salt n' pepper
March 7, 2015 at 8:10 AM
OMGGEEEE!!! Yes, please! A buzzillion yeses to Gong Yoo as leading man!
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bachaz
March 7, 2015 at 12:04 PM
Can we start some social media campaign to make it happen??
Just to let SBS know that Ha Ji Won and Gong Yoo is the best possible pairing?
I don't mind waiting until he finishes his movie ;)
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Princess Noor
March 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM
it'll be good thing if we can do it
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mssegacrazy
March 7, 2015 at 6:32 PM
let's do it~
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Andrea
March 7, 2015 at 9:13 PM
AAAAAAAAAAGH! He would be such a perfect Korean version of beta-male Li Da Ran. YESSSSSSSSSSS THIS WOULD BE PERFECT!!!
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Beng
March 8, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Agree! I think both of them can play their 15 year old selves. No need for young teens to portray their characters, they can pull off high schoolers bec their faces didn't change much :)
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2 MapleSilver
March 6, 2015 at 12:03 AM
Can't wait to see who the lucky actor will be. Can I nominate Lee Seon-kyun?
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alpha
March 6, 2015 at 4:56 AM
No please lol. He is a good actor I agree, but meh, doesn't interest me. :(
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jensredshoes
March 6, 2015 at 9:28 AM
He's amazing and if watch him anything, but he's really to old for the part. Even the talk of GongYoo makes me wonder. He's a little to gorgeous to play a guy who dates sometimes but isn't surrounded by women. The character is so low key.
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Andrea
March 7, 2015 at 9:15 PM
Well...I dunno. I mean, in the Taiwanese version, it seemed that Li Da Ran *could* have gotten with more ladies had he wanted to. It's just that he was fixated on Chen Yu Qing, which is why he didn't take as much advantage as he could have. I could definitely see Gong Yoo in a role like that. ^_^
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tarolove
March 6, 2015 at 9:32 AM
He'll be busy filming with shin min ah for their new rom-com film this year.
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3 lee_junne
March 6, 2015 at 12:05 AM
So exited for this!
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4 toni
March 6, 2015 at 12:06 AM
Good news all over dramaland (and I'm not even complaining)!
I'm currently watching In Time With You (supeeeer late I know) and I'm so excited to see Korea's take on it! The chemistry between Ariel Lin and Chen Bolin is amazing so I hope if Ha Jiwon signs on, she gets to be paired with an actor who can have great chemistry with her, too. Ariel Lin and Chen Bolin looked absolutely perfect as You Qing and Da Ren! I think SBS made a good choice of courting her as Korea's You Qing.
I'm really watching this especially if Ha Jiwon signs on! Can't wait for this!
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namedx
March 7, 2015 at 6:36 PM
I agree!! I think the casting of Ha Ji won as You Qing is spot on (if she agrees to it that is)!! I hope they tread carefully when casting lead male too - it would be very easy to paint Da Ren in plain strokes. Bolin made him very likeable as the boy next door, and gave him surprising depth. Same goes for Ariel Lin and the way she portrayed Yo Qing.
In Time With You is one of my favourite Tdramas, totally on par with dramas like 9 end 2 outs, which is one of my all time favourites when it comes to the friends turn to lovers premise.
This news actually makes me rather happy - considering I wasn't too sold on the idea when I first heard of the re-make. If they follow the drama faithfully in the grand scheme of things, then there's very little that can go wrong. Will be interesting to see how they put their own cultural stamp on it - should be a lot of fun!
After all, the remake of FTLY didn't fare too bad. Keeping my eyes open for this project!
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5 Wendy
March 6, 2015 at 12:08 AM
Can't wait!!! Love love her!!
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6 Sajen
March 6, 2015 at 12:09 AM
I'm not overly fond of re-makes as even similar cultures can't seem to get them right, but Ha Ji-won.
If she takes the role I'll probably give it a chance.
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7 mary
March 6, 2015 at 12:10 AM
Ah, I kept confusing ITWY with In a Good Way! No wonder the plot confused me.
I'm not familiar with ITWY so can't react if the slight plot change can be good or bad. It just reminds me of My Bestfriend's Wedding. Interesting...
I have no idea who should act opposite HJW though. 17 years of friendship means they should be very comfy around each other.
Since it's from the Attic Cat writer, maybe Kim Rae-won? After Punch, I wanna see him in a light/fun drama again. :D
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Luv_KimRaeWon
March 6, 2015 at 12:20 AM
It is different from MBFW.it is a lovely story of friendship and love.I hope they don't make any changes that are detrimental to the story.
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mary
March 6, 2015 at 2:10 AM
Aah, I see. So only the premise of "when we turn N years old, we should marry" is the same?
But the OTP this time is the bestfriends themselves? Then maybe closer to 9 Ends, 2 Outs?
(Hey, you love Kim Raewon! :D Would you like to see him paired up with HJW in this drama?)
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tieuyeunu
March 6, 2015 at 4:19 AM
If Kim Rae Won joins it'll be the 2nd time.
I loved them in Life is Beautiful.
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mary
March 6, 2015 at 4:25 AM
Wha--- they've been paired before? :D
That's cool! Then they'll have a bit of rapport already established.
jensredshoes
March 6, 2015 at 10:26 AM
Wait, Mary, haven't you seen ITWY yet? Ah, you have to see it! I'm almost looking forward to the K remake if HaJiWon is in but you've got to see the original first. :)
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synjyn1
March 6, 2015 at 12:38 PM
Mary, it's not "If we aren't married by 35, we'll marry one another." It's "I bet a healthy sum to go in your red wedding envelope I will marry before you do. We have five years."
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mary
March 6, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Hehe... I keep making wrong assumptions about the show. Sorry :(
@jensredshoes, I would love to see it! But it'll probably go into the "awesome old shows i wanna watch but will end up forgetting to" list.
*sigh*
Maybe I'll wait for KR version first. If KR sucks, I can watch the original. If KR is good, I can still watch the original, for extra feeeeeels. Win-win!
couchpotato_md
March 6, 2015 at 9:27 PM
ooh Kim Rae Won.... that's an excellent suggestion. he can do the good guy vibes pretty well.
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8 Luv_KimRaeWon
March 6, 2015 at 12:16 AM
I love everything about ITWY. The female lead in that drama has a meaty role,and HJW will do complete justice to it. Please accept it.
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9 escape
March 6, 2015 at 12:16 AM
The writer from Full House? Well, I didn't like Full House. So, I'm not too sure about the writer. I love the original version and I just hope that they pick the right actor to play Li Da Ren. Ha Ji Won is a good actress who always pick up good/successful projects (Why can't Hyun Bin do that??) so I hope that if she do pick up this project that the writer won't butcher it up, seeing that it's a remake and everything is already laid out. Please SBS, don't make the same mistake as HydeJekyll.
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news
March 6, 2015 at 4:43 AM
Yes, why couldn't they get the writer of 9 Ends, 2 Outs or Misaeng? They would match the tone of In Time With You better.
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namedx
March 7, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Yeh, I do hope they get the tone right for this drama - the original is rather subdued, highlighting the emotional transition from friends to lovers. It was a fine line in ITWY, and they really focused on those subtle moments which I LOVED!
What's the most recent project from Full House writer? Anyone know?
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sue
March 8, 2015 at 7:14 AM
My concern is the writer too. I didn't like Full House. But it has been featured a decade ago. What has this writer been doing all this while? Is this his out-of-retirement project.
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10 Mint
March 6, 2015 at 12:16 AM
It's gonna be awkward to see her in high school uniform, even though just for a short portion.
I adore Li Da Ren character so much so hopefully they will pick a good actor for it. Gong Yoo is the first one came to my mind. Jo In Sung will be great too. I've been waiting for HJW & JIS reunion since 'What happened in Bali'
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tieuyeunu
March 6, 2015 at 4:23 AM
It's a 20 year difference. Verrry likely they will cast younger counterparts.
Whoever it is, this will be a good chance for the new faces since any role taken by Ha Ji Won seems to be favored by the general public. She's got a good rep.
Hopefully they'll let Kim Ji Won take on the younger Ha Ji Won. They always looked similar to me and if the film is popular it'll push her to leading status.
Male side...I am hoping for So Ji Sub. I still ship them from What Happened in Bali. Jo In Sung can be the cheating ex.
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jensredshoes
March 6, 2015 at 10:32 AM
Why would they need younger counterparts. The original didn't spend all that much time on their past. There are just a lot of conversations showing us that they've been through a lot together. The leads played their characters in the few flash backs of high school. They didn't have younger actors.
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couchpotato_md
March 6, 2015 at 9:38 PM
yes, because the original characters were in their late 20's-turning 30 age. The characters in the remake are on their late 30's. i think using younger counterparts will be a wise decision unless we want to see cringe worthy late 30's actor in high school uniform playing a highschooler.
I don't think the likes of Goong Yoo will pass as a high schooler anymore...
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toni
March 6, 2015 at 5:40 AM
Omg Gong Yoo yes! I always see Chen Bolin in Gong Yoo and vice versa loool
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11 Rey..
March 6, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Korea please don't ruin it. one of my all times favorite drama!
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Kgrl
March 6, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Ditto. My favorite work of Ariel and Bolin. I'm sure Korea will have its own unique characterizations...but please keep that amazing chemistry intact.
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Sahara
March 6, 2015 at 4:58 PM
Me too, kinda worried about this. What I loved about ITWY are the conversations between the 2 leads- like you can feel that these 2 people have known each other for a long time and can talk to each other about everything (well everything short of talking about their feelings). So it needs a really good script to be faithful to the original. I'm scared that the Korean remake will lack subtlety and be all over the place.
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12 kanz
March 6, 2015 at 12:21 AM
I hope Ha Ji Won will reunite with her former co-star(s) in this drama. So Ji Sub, Jo In Sung, Kang Dong Won, Kwon Sang Woo, even Yeon Jung Hoon can be good...
Hope SBS will not mess this drama. They really need a hit drama after poor HJM. I can safely say SBS dream HJW can re-create SeGa ratings right?
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jann
March 6, 2015 at 2:57 AM
Kang dong won please
..he will be super cute as da ren!
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tieuyeunu
March 6, 2015 at 4:25 AM
I was hoping for So Ji Sub but Kang Dong Won would really fit Li Da Ren. He has such a puppy face and the cutest smile.
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fatin
March 11, 2015 at 9:57 AM
How about kim ji won~such a loveable smile ♥
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SnarkyKitsune
March 6, 2015 at 3:04 AM
OMG! What should I sacrifice to ensure that this would happen? My dolls? My dresses? Hahahahha.... So Ji Sub or Jo In Sung would be perfect...<3
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museofmanymasks
March 6, 2015 at 6:08 AM
With the landscape as it is I think Virgin Ghost (aka Kang Dong Won) should remain in films. This isn't a tempting/smart enough offer. I say this only being mildly impressed by him, if that makes a difference.
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Don
March 6, 2015 at 5:48 PM
Omg...
Ha Jiwon - Yeon Jung Hoon must be good *.*
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Don
March 6, 2015 at 5:49 PM
Omg...
Ha Jiwon - Yeon Jung Hoon must be good *.* i wanna see Yeon jung hoon in Rom Com ><
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13 jongyu
March 6, 2015 at 12:22 AM
YES. Ha Ji-won is always a yes.
I love stories about friends-to-lovers, so this is right up my alley.
Admittedly, I'm not so thrilled about remakes (of any kind), but this is great news. And, I'm not too excited that it's the writer of Full House, but they've got great material to work with. I'm really hoping they don't mess this up. Dunno if that's too much to ask for.
Gong Yoo or Jo In-sung sound good for the male lead, I won't mind either one of them. But GY needs a good comeback, and HJW said she wanted to work with him next. SBS really better not mess up the casting for this.
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14 Aiza
March 6, 2015 at 12:30 AM
I like Jin Yi-Han to be the male lead. they look good and had a great chemistry when they have a scene together in Empress Ki.
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mary
March 6, 2015 at 2:18 AM
Damn, so many good suggestions...... Taltal shippers would probably love if this happened.
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Aiza
March 6, 2015 at 2:58 AM
Talnyang fans will be very happy about this. ?
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Susan
March 6, 2015 at 9:42 AM
I liked the student-teacher relationship they had in Empress Ki but I would love to see them together in another drama again. I hope this happens.
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karecity
March 6, 2015 at 2:25 AM
AWESOME SUGGESTION. Yes please!!! Shipped TalNyang like crazy in EK.
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Aiza
March 6, 2015 at 3:00 AM
though i like wang yu and nyang. I also like talnyang. i will be very happy if Jin yi-han will be the male lead. ?
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miilo
March 6, 2015 at 11:43 AM
Second that! Jin Yi-han pretty please!
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canxi
March 6, 2015 at 8:33 AM
He'd be great but he's in a drama right now ): I don't think he'd be able to do it.
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DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:38 AM
This guy is so easy on the eyes and is such a fantastic dramatic/character actor he'd be a wonderful addition to a well loved project. I do hope he's seriously considered I'd root for that OTP for sure!
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15 damianna
March 6, 2015 at 12:35 AM
Ha ji won, please say yes.
Who's gonna be Korean Li da ren though? Get someone with killer dimples too. Li da ren the perfect best (boy)friend.
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16 Emmy
March 6, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Yayy! This new just makes me happy. Really hope she will agree, because I would love her in this kind of role.
Doesn't even really matter to me who her leading man is. Ha Ji-won has great chemistry with pretty much everyone. Though I saw someone mention Jin Yi-han, and I'd totally be behind that pairing too.
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17 parny
March 6, 2015 at 12:40 AM
Yeh Ha Ji Won! Amazing actress. I'll be looking out to see who her co-star will be. Can I nominate Hyun Bin??? ?
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August
March 6, 2015 at 11:58 PM
I second (2nd) your nomination of Ha Ji-Won & Hyun Bin.
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DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:36 AM
HB is probably too traumatized right now to think of taking another drama for at least another 3 years!! Poor guy he trusted SBS and they failed him...Hearing horror stories about constant rewrites and terrible set conditions. So I doubt HB will trust them again that soon!
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18 wowow
March 6, 2015 at 12:44 AM
It seems that Gong Yoo has a movie to film in April, so its not so possible for him to be the male lead although I think he suits the role.
Anyhow, I'm gonna watch this for Ha Ji Won regardless of anything. Anything with HJW is a must watch! I just hope that the writer can do a good job since I'm not too fond of his/her past work.
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19 korfan
March 6, 2015 at 12:46 AM
I've never watched In Time With You, but I've heard good things about it.
This remake may turn out quite well also. ..... I wonder who else they have in mind, besides Ha Ji-won, for this drama.
It'll be interesting to see what happens.
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Luv_KimRaeWon
March 6, 2015 at 1:38 AM
It is a lovely drama Korfan;realistic but not mundane, romantic but not fluffy. The lead female is a character most working women above the age of 30(esp single ones) can identify with.Women of all ages would like her anyways. The lead male is the ideal best-friend. Their camaraderie is the best thing about that drama though the ensemble cast is good too. I can write pages about ITWY. Check out the Taiwanese version,you'll know what I'm talking about.
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korfan
March 6, 2015 at 6:16 AM
I'll have to check it out one of these days. I'll put it on the never-ending "to watch later" list.
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nil
March 6, 2015 at 7:21 AM
put it on top of ur list! it is that good :)
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20 bjharm
March 6, 2015 at 12:53 AM
well fated to love and Queen worked but even though I like Ariel Lin heck I even belonged to her fan club years back, I can not say In Time with You was one of her best TW dramas in fact I spent much of the time watching it with the FF button, but yeah ha ji won in a com/rom certainly worth looking at, she always very watchable
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tieuyeunu
March 6, 2015 at 4:35 AM
I loved ITWY but I agree, it wasn't her best, it was just her most out of type cast character she had.
Though I didn't really like her very popular It Started With A Kiss, but that was really her best work, I usually hated any character like her's but she was so likable I simply couldn't hate her. Everytime she cried, I wanted to cry with her, hug her and tell her its all ok.
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21 Aidualc
March 6, 2015 at 12:54 AM
I don't know much about In time with you, but the premise sounds good.
I'd like to see her paired with So Ji-sub, that man needs to be in more rom-coms, or even Jo In-sung.
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22 eugene
March 6, 2015 at 12:55 AM
FINALLY YASSS
I can imagine my dream cast for the male role, but whatever, I already over the moon for Hajiwon name! so excited!
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23 lmh
March 6, 2015 at 12:57 AM
maybe lee min ho
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alua
March 6, 2015 at 1:33 AM
They are classmates, i.e. of the same age. They should cast someone that is roughly the same age as HJW.
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DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:34 AM
Oh God plz don't let it be LMH, he's 10 years her junior and enough with the noona romances for that boy!! Apart from PSH all his previous female costars were older than him!
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24 pinkblush
March 6, 2015 at 1:00 AM
I've seen In Time With You and It's really a good drama. I'm thinking Kang Dong Won or Choi Jin Hyuk. Yeon Jung Hoon also looks like a great bestfriend material.
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kamen
March 6, 2015 at 2:42 AM
Choi Jin Hyuk's heading for the army soon. So sadly, no CJH.
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25 reynie87
March 6, 2015 at 1:13 AM
OMG! yes!!!! Ha Ji Won and remake of one of my all time fav Taiwanese drama! I'm IN! now we only need to have the male lead! can i request Hyun Bin? Lol.
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26 porninja
March 6, 2015 at 1:15 AM
I really really hope they don't just get a 20-something actor and then age him up. Since this is gonna be a 20-year friendship, I'd really want something utterly convincing. The chemistry and acting ability of the two leads are what's gonna make or break a show like this, so I hope they'll cast one of the 30-something actors that's closer to Ha Ji Won's age - and hopefully with just as much acting experience!
I would love to see Gong Yoo in this. I think he does have a Li Da Ren vibe and I can definitely see him selling the whole pining one-sidedly angle. If the leads were gonna be in their late 20s like in the original, I would have loved to see Seo In Guk play Li Da Ren's role, but he could never pass for someone in his mid to late 30s. I mean, just not too long ago, he was playing a high schooler, so.
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john
March 6, 2015 at 1:57 AM
Justine ~
Yes, no to a 20 something actor. Plenty of the names mentioned on this thread are close in age to HJW. I hope they choose wisely.
I might have to watch the original.
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Annie
March 6, 2015 at 2:02 AM
I just can't fathom what sort of madness it would take to cast a 20something in this kind of role... please read your own synopses, casting directors!
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27 Nekoi
March 6, 2015 at 1:24 AM
How about this guy. WON BIN. He's like the perfect guy (almost) everyone wants. Since Li Da Ren is the perfect boyfriend whom Chen You Qing hilariously misses to see, Won Bin is a great choice. Haha.
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tutulove
March 6, 2015 at 2:03 AM
MTE, WON BIN would be so perfect
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Lizzy4e
March 6, 2015 at 7:14 AM
Won Bin! omg. yes!
By the way, where has he been for the last 5 years? what has he been doing? Is he not acting anymore or is the site I use for my info not updated?
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nil
March 6, 2015 at 7:26 AM
who the hell is stupid enough to miss seeing WB as a prospective boyfriend? *dramaland logic*
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canxi
March 6, 2015 at 8:35 AM
Haha, I would kind of want Won Bin to play the other guy since he has such a quiet personality in real life. And he is really good at not being that XD
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cloud9
March 6, 2015 at 9:03 PM
I think everyone is dying for a Won Bin comeback but lately he's just making CF money and buying buildings.
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28 alua
March 6, 2015 at 1:29 AM
I like Ha Ji-won although I don't think her range as an actress is particularly wide. She's not pushing any boundaries with this character, but she'll play it to a T, because that's the kind of role she tends to take and does well in.
I'm not sure I'll be tuning in though. Although I like friendship-based romances, the friendship e.g. in Bottom of the 9th With 2 Outs was pretty solid, the one the In Time with You was Ariel's character taking Li Da Ren for granted and Li Da Ren bending over backwards and licking her shoes. That's just not friendship to me. The Full House writer doesn't inspire any confidence that the characters would be improved in this manner, though I hope the Korean version will make the episodes when the couple finally gets together less awkward/bizarre!
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Annie
March 6, 2015 at 1:59 AM
MTE about the original drama and Ha Ji Won's - erm - 'range'. I like both my leads with a side of backbone and some basic standards for dessert and the original seriously pissed me off.
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sancheezy
March 6, 2015 at 4:26 AM
I feel the same in T-ver
she is taking him for granted and he just so nice
they look perfect together
it just my inner self sad seeing li da ren being so into love that hurts him,
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museofmanymasks
March 6, 2015 at 5:57 AM
+1 about HJW you beat me to it. I think she's more liked because as Annie said, her characters, despite all being the same ones, tend to have a spine which is unfortunately rare in kheroines.
And thanks for letting me skip the original which I hadn't seen. That would piss me off.
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Sahara
March 6, 2015 at 4:44 PM
I think HJW is popular because her image/aura is so likeable. She's the girl-next-door type who you want to be friends with. She's also known to have good relationships with costars and cast members... But yeah I agree with you about her acting-- when I watch her act, I sometimes think that she's just doing what she already did in another role. I still like her though, mainly because she just seem so down-to-earth.
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canxi
March 6, 2015 at 4:57 PM
Really? I don't think she took him for granted at all. She wasn't thinking of him romantically for a long time but to me it felt like she relied on him a lot and thought of his opinion highly. Even though they are opposites she was very comfortable with him.
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alias
March 7, 2015 at 1:16 AM
Ummm, have you even watched her works? She's played so many roles, way more than any other actress out there. Dunno what you're watching. The last time she played a rom/com character was Secret Garden. HJW has done everything from horror to comedy, action, saeguk, melo, and a mix of all these. Her best known roles aside from SeGa aren't even rom/coms.
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DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:43 AM
She isn't the greatest actress around, but she sure is the most entertaining when she's not being pigeonholed into playing the same (girl pretending to be a guy) "action" roles!
I like her well enough to watch her projects but I'm going in totally NOT expecting cate Blanchett level acting or anything :D
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Anonymous
March 7, 2015 at 11:19 PM
I like HJW as an actress.Good enough to even win many awards.
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unni
March 30, 2015 at 10:54 AM
"hjw's range is not that wide" really? do you think so?
have you seen all of hjw's project.
she can do horror, drama, rom-com, action, saeguk and even sports drama
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29 juliesean
March 6, 2015 at 1:33 AM
I need Jo In Sung in this. A reunion from the traumatizing WHIB ending. I need a happy ending for them in another drama. They had sizzling chemistry !!
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ChristineMarie
March 6, 2015 at 1:48 AM
Yes, I was thinking the same thing! I've been waiting since WHIB for them to be in a drama together again! Only other male lead that I'll be happy with is Gong Yoo (like the others have mentioned)!
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ChristineMarie
March 6, 2015 at 1:51 AM
Orrrr maybe the actor who plays Tal Tal in Empress Ki lol
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john
March 6, 2015 at 2:03 AM
ChristineMarie ~
That would be Jin Yi-Han. I thought those two had a good chemistry in Empress KI.
I was all for Ki and Tal Tal getting together and overthrowing the Emperor. He was shrewd, just like Ki.
I'm currently enjoying his comedic role in The Family Is Coming, much better than the unfortunate My Secret Hotel.
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fab
March 6, 2015 at 3:43 AM
I don't Know what's this My Secret Hotel you're talking about. *erased memory*
I'm currently watching EK, and JYH as Tal Tal is great.
DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:44 AM
PLZ NO JIS!! I'm scared of that guy! :(
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30 songsong
March 6, 2015 at 1:46 AM
Ha Ji Won back in dramaland!
All hell break loose hahaha!
Would love to see Ha Ji Won partner Ji Chang Wook again or Jo in Sung.
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cindy
March 6, 2015 at 2:46 AM
Yeah, ji chang wook-ha jiwon reunion would be great eventhough chang wook would be a lot younger compared to the character's age but still... I want to see their reunion before chang wook enlists
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31 sansue
March 6, 2015 at 2:00 AM
ji chang wook puleezz!
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R
March 6, 2015 at 2:21 AM
Their chemistry on/off-screen was amazing in Empress Ki but I think Ji Chang Wook is a little bit young for this role... maybe for another project it would be nice to see them together again :)
I would love to see Ha Ji Won and Jo In Sung or So Ji Sub in this drama ^^
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SnarkyKitsune
March 6, 2015 at 4:37 AM
Let's push for the Jo In Sung or So Ji Sub pairing... What would I give to have these boys doing a rom-com?
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32 alpha
March 6, 2015 at 2:12 AM
Throwing some names for male lead
Gong Yoo... pleaseee i want you in a drama baby
Won bin! Could be a comeback project to hit the right notes
Jo In Sung... . Rennion!!!
Or
Hyun bin :) :) :) :) Pleaseeee my dream.... my life would be complete.
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33 ocean
March 6, 2015 at 2:17 AM
Yessh!!
Loved that drama and love Ha Ji Won so I'm all thumbs up for this :D Just hope she signs on and they find a suitable male lead to scorch up the screen with their chemistry.
Ack, not convinced about that Full House writer though. I know it was popular and all but oh man was it annoying!
Give me some more of that 9 ends 2 out goodness instead, pretty please!
Also, Bolin Chen's song for the OST? Soooo beautiful <3 I'll just go re-listen to it now :) Here's a link to youtube, if anyone is unlucky enough not to have heard it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTa1Z8Dk4P0
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wackycashew
March 6, 2015 at 6:28 AM
Looove that OST so much that I got the song on iTunes after watching the drama not long ago. XD a Really looking forward to the song that will be created in this version. ^^
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34 cx
March 6, 2015 at 2:39 AM
So Ji Sub or Gong Yoo chebal
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35 minna
March 6, 2015 at 2:44 AM
It might be kim woo bin!!! please!!!
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36 minna
March 6, 2015 at 2:45 AM
kim woo bin looks good with ha ji won!! please sbs ! :)
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37 Suzie
March 6, 2015 at 2:52 AM
Can I request Joo Sang Wook?? Their romance in The Huntresses was too short lived haha
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Catchingoppa
March 7, 2015 at 2:09 AM
Yes! Joo Sang Wook in rom-com please! Thank god i'm not the only one thinking about it
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Nixrix
March 9, 2015 at 12:48 AM
Yes! Joo Sang Wook please
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38 Aigoooo
March 6, 2015 at 2:58 AM
Rain
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39 rei
March 6, 2015 at 2:59 AM
How about Go Soo?
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40 Kailani
March 6, 2015 at 3:03 AM
Oh my gosh...I just watched the first episode of the Taiwanese version and I really hope Ha Ji Won decides to do this project - she would be perfect for this role and it's such a huge departure from the types of roles she normally takes on. The choices for male lead are huge and although I would love to see her paired with Hyun Bin again, I hope other more mature men are considered for the male lead: Song Seung-Heon, So Ji Sub, Go Soo, Jung Woo-Sung, Joo Sang-Wook, or Gong Yoo (in that order) would be my immediate choices.
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41 hagu
March 6, 2015 at 3:12 AM
Wow. 2015 is shine for me, all new drama seem interesti
I already excited wirh Producers and now Ha Ji Won in ROmcom!!!
Daebak!! I hope she will join the prduction. Full House and Attic Cat is really good romatic comedy for me.
Can I request Gong Yoo please!!! or Kim Woo Bin???
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42 fab
March 6, 2015 at 3:24 AM
Bring it on! I'd love to see Ha Ji-won tackling the role of You Qing more than any one else. Pleeeeeease accept, sign on and go for script readings! ?
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43 Pari
March 6, 2015 at 3:25 AM
I wish she would be paired again with Hyun bin! ?
But its next to impossible!?
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44 esther
March 6, 2015 at 3:51 AM
Gong hyo jin, ha ji won and jang na ra!! Can 2015 be any more perfect for dramaland?? i am so excited!!! Cant wait to know who's the leading guy gonna be.
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45 vw
March 6, 2015 at 4:05 AM
Any chance an actor can do two SBS drama in the same year? Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won have the best chemistry.
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alpha
March 6, 2015 at 4:25 AM
Really love them. My SeGa feels. I was watching BTS of Hyde, Jekyll Me, and HB and HJM are so awkward. Even the kiss BTS was so weird and awkward. Unlike in Secret Garden... all their BTS were so cute. He would hug her and pat her constantly. They were so friendly and lovely together.
That's why I think their chemistry is undeniably the best together. Both bring the best out of each other.
I don't think its possible, but I would love it if it could be true.
HB and HJW forever and ever to the infinity :)
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vw
March 6, 2015 at 5:42 AM
Let's hope for the unlikely to happen.
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DD
March 7, 2015 at 1:50 AM
"I was watching BTS of Hyde, Jekyll Me, and HB and HJM are so awkward. Even the kiss BTS was so weird and awkward. Unlike in Secret Garden"
This is EXACTLY the reason why I've stopped watching, this "chemistry" thing was not working at so many levels and it totally killed the drama for me. I didn't want to ruin HB's amazing leading man qualities (wooing all his female costars and charming them to death) by watching this cold turkey! Ugh I wish there was more of HB magic in HJ&M, BUT unfortunately that was so very lacking that it hurts to watch!
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Mandy
March 6, 2015 at 6:14 AM
I would die happy if that happened. I'll even give up on the tons of amazing dramas coming up if I can get my SeGa pairing again. Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won is magic I've never seen in another pair. That chemistry was out of the charts!
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Anonymous
March 7, 2015 at 11:30 PM
I ' ve watched so many dramas but HB and HJW were the best OTP ever and that' s the magic of SG.
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Maria
March 8, 2015 at 7:17 AM
SeGa brings magic, you know :D
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46 fab
March 6, 2015 at 4:51 AM
And thank you for that photo Girlfriday. I can't stop looking at it, HJW is soo sexy...
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alpha
March 6, 2015 at 5:02 AM
Thats what I was thinking. She is flawless and kind and goofy and perfect. Goddess Ji Won unnie <3
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salt n' pepper
March 9, 2015 at 1:18 AM
My thoughts, too. Flawless, smexy HJW. ;)
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47 ellenelle
March 6, 2015 at 5:08 AM
I learnt the hard way that more than the cast, the writers and the production team really are the pillars of a good drama.
I love Ha Ji Won, but I'm not sold on this remake. I hated Full House and When a man loves was a disaster. Not sure how good the drama can be with such weak pillars.
For her sake, hope it works out. If I hear good stuff about it, I'll give it a try.
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48 wackycashew
March 6, 2015 at 6:04 AM
I loved the original with Ariel and Bolin, so I was looking forward to updates about this remake. Would be awesome if HJW accepts the offer!!
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49 museofmanymasks
March 6, 2015 at 6:05 AM
This writer does not give me the confidence to cast my biases so...but I agree with the suggestions that her leading man can't be too young. I've got nothin' but time will tell. But I suggest a pithier title because title + # of days= trauma. *Cough* God's Gift *Cough* How 'bout just 7000 Days? Remakes don't always have to bear the name of their predecessor.
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50 aX
March 6, 2015 at 6:11 AM
As long as they give her a good pairing.
I'd love to see her opposite Lee Jung Jin for some reason.
I wouldn't mind her reunite with Bi Rain (he needs to start choosing better roles).
Gong Yoo would be an interesting pairing! I'd definitely approve of this!
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