Lee Yi-kyung in consideration for Answer Me 1988
by girlfriday
Oh, I’d be happy if this casting news stuck: Lee Yi-kyung is looking at a possible career-launching role in the cast of Answer Me 1988, though as always, reports are mixed about whether or not it’s a sure thing. Lee has been a really strong supporting actor in everything that I’ve seen him in, and I love that he has a really diverse set of roles on his resume playing all sorts of weirdos and misfits, from scary to zany to hilarious.
The 26-year-old actor debuted in the film White Night and made his television debut in School 2013. He quickly racked up drama titles following School, including Nine, You From Another Star, You’re All Surrounded, and Maids; and he’s currently in the laugh-out-loud tvN comedy Superman Age, which definitely bodes well for his comedic timing and range.
Answer Me 1988 is still being extra cautious and playing everything really close to the vest as far as stories, characters, and especially casting confirmations. All we know for now is that the third installment of the throwback youth-centered franchise will head to 1988 and focus on three neighbor families.
Franchise regulars Lee Il-hwa and Sung Dong-il will reprise their roles as Mom and Dad, and Answer Me 1994′s Kim Sung-kyun returns as a dad this time around. Idol Hyeri (Hyde, Jekyll, Me) is still in the running to play the leading role. It remains to be seen how big a role Lee Yi-kyung is being considered for, though the way producers are being vague, I wouldn’t be shocked if they ran auditions with every actor under the sun right through the summer.
Answer Me 1988 follows Oh My Ghostess this fall on tvN.
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1 alua
May 14, 2015 at 8:19 AM
Ahhh, he was very fine in White Night. Yep, I'd be interesting in watching with him in it – actors with skills are always worth the time.
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2 Lolli
May 14, 2015 at 8:24 AM
Hyeri its the worst i hope its not here
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orange_juice
May 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM
I'm fine with Hyeri as long as she's not the main character.
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Nicolette
May 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM
The problem though is that she is supposedly in the running for the main character.
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orange_juice
May 14, 2015 at 2:14 PM
I didnt know that. :(
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geese
May 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM
me too as long she's not the lead actress...and i like this guy to be the lead...can they find a lead who's really not that much so popular same with Eunji. I mean i'm not anti Hyeri but i prefer those that you don't know much about but when you actually see them in new things you will root for them.
I still have reservations for Hyeri when it comes to acting
but yap i don't want to see Reply 1988 with doubts please...
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skelly
May 14, 2015 at 2:41 PM
Hyeri is the poison pill that is going to keep me away from this drama no matter who else they cast. Can't stand her cloying aegyo non-acting.
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3 Oly
May 14, 2015 at 8:25 AM
Exid's Hani will be the girl, im pretty sure
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orange_juice
May 14, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Seriously?
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4 Jackeline
May 14, 2015 at 8:37 AM
Ok, he does NOT look 26. I always thought he was around 22-24...
Glad for this news, but I'll be gladder when it's confirmed. :) Can't wait to have him on my screen again! He's played some jerky/sleazy characters for his past roles, so I hope it's a role I can cheer for right off the bat this time. xD
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5 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
May 14, 2015 at 8:39 AM
Ooooh I would really like it if this boy got his shot at leading-man stardom at last!
but please, not Hyeri for the lead role PLEASE. The girl simply isn't actress material.
and the Answer Me franchise has a strong enough brand name on its own that they do not need to take any talentless idols, they can literally pick the cream of the crop of actors and acting idols because they are star-makers and they know it.
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6 redfox
May 14, 2015 at 8:46 AM
was he that quirky brother in You Are All Surrounded? Then that was one of my fav characters there. I wished to have him explored more, bc he was so wild.
pretty cool. he seems unstoppably energetic.
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sogazelle
May 14, 2015 at 5:32 PM
I totally with you...he was the best thing in YAAS...
I love him as an actor...and I find him sexy!
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Richie Kim
May 14, 2015 at 7:28 PM
If his character is 18 years old in 1988, then he still plays the character around 45 years old in 2015.
LOL if viewers think they should have a hot 45-year-old Dad like him.
And, I believe the main heroine should not be an idol with the exception of Seol-hyun from AOA, but too bad she's busy acting the lead role in Orange Marmalade.
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7 mellissa
May 14, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Aww he was so cute and entertaining in Maids. I hope he gets cast. He's pretty talented.
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8 porky2189
May 14, 2015 at 8:49 AM
i will hold back my feelings for this drama until the final casting is done. cuz what's the use of being excited about the other cast when you have hyeri as the lead urgh...
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9 RooRoo
May 14, 2015 at 9:06 AM
Why not Lee Kwang Soo people?????
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KwangSooFan
May 14, 2015 at 9:21 AM
He's so busy with Running Man filming and the chinese dating show, he's making a lot of CF for all asia, the Running Man fanmeeting in Hong Kong in july, The Mutant movie promotion will be son too.
Right now its impossible to be in a drama.
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10 Aly
May 14, 2015 at 10:03 AM
I really hope they make this 3rd installment shorter. It should be the same length as Answer me 1997 or even shorter.
The 1994 one had waaaaaaaaaay too many hours.
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11 maldita
May 14, 2015 at 10:45 AM
I hope he does get cast (and he probably already is, TBH). Being part of this drama will do wonders for his career, just like how it did wonders for all the others in the previous two dramas.
And yeah, sorry if I'm hijacking this but
OMG YONSAMA'S MARRYING PARK SOOJIN THIS FALL. WHUT.
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Chi
May 14, 2015 at 11:51 AM
it's blowing my mind too!!!
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KDaddict?JCW
May 14, 2015 at 4:11 PM
Yah, that's a surprise alright! And to announce a wedding 4-5 months ahead, after dating for 3 months! Happy for him anyway!
Ppl were shipping him w Choi Ji Woo for years. I hope she marries soon too!
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geese
May 14, 2015 at 7:37 PM
but i am shipping CJW with LSJ now a days...if its them that will announce for the next month Kdramaland and knetz will go happy crazily.
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12 Chi
May 14, 2015 at 11:50 AM
I don't think Hyeri will be the lead....they are stalling too long after the original casting announcement.
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13 orange_juice
May 14, 2015 at 11:58 AM
Sorry for the OT. But it seems like Yoon Kyesang has started filming for Last ? I'm surprised because I thought nothing has been confirmed yet.
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orange_juice
May 14, 2015 at 12:06 PM
On topic. Great! I like him.
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14 maddragonqueen
May 14, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Oooo I love this casting!! I really hope they confirm this.
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15 Sua
May 14, 2015 at 1:04 PM
Does anybody know where to watch the Superman Age with English subtitles?
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Chi
May 14, 2015 at 2:14 PM
I thought I saw it on viki.
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Sua
May 14, 2015 at 3:03 PM
No, there are just a few clips there. I can not find it subbed anywhere. Is the show not that popular? It seemed really interesting to me.
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Javabeans
May 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM
Sadly, I don't think it's gotten much traction outside of Korea because of access/subtitles. I really love it though! I plan to write it up when it wraps in a couple weeks.
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Chandler
May 14, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Aw man. I was really really looking forward to it. I hope we can get access eventually...
Sua
May 16, 2015 at 2:03 AM
Aw. :( That is too bad. It really seemed to be a hoot.
KDaddict?JCW
May 14, 2015 at 4:13 PM
I can't find it anywhere either. Not even w Chinese subs.
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16 Heartoppaya
May 14, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Am I the only person who is wishing that Ji Soo (Angry Mum) will get the lead role? That boy's got so much potential inside him, it has to come out!
OT, javabeans, are you thinking of recapping Divorce Lawyer In Love? I think it's a pretty catchy drama.
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17 pinktape
May 14, 2015 at 6:42 PM
FINALLY LEE YIKYUNG! I've been waiting for him to snag a leading role and if he does make it into 88, that'd be more than great!
Now I want Lee Jihoon to be cast too so we can witness a School reunion (maybe with Kwak Jungwook as well?)
P.S. I personally don't want Hyeri to end up being the female lead. I love her as a singer but I don't think I'll love her as an actress. Supporting roles are fine, though.
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18 Chandler
May 14, 2015 at 8:58 PM
Very happy about this.
And I just heard that Han Groo has been offered the female lead! She would be so perfect for this. Really hope it sticks.
That and Park Bo-geum is also in talks!
I'm going to get pretty excited for this if it all confirms :)
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19 mindy
May 16, 2015 at 4:18 PM
I think he would be a great choice, I really enjoyed him in Nine and YWCFTS.
I'll just echo what everyone has said about Hyeri. Girl's Day is my favorite group and I love Hyeri but not as an actress.
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20 Maira
December 6, 2015 at 12:36 PM
I bet he was being considered for Jung hwan. Glad they chose Ryu Jung yeol though; can't imagine anyone else playing Jung hwan.
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