Six Flying Dragons confirms leads, adds Yoon Kyun-sang
by girlfriday
All systems are a go for Six Flying Dragons, the new SBS sageuk that now officially stars Yoo Ah-in (Secret Love Affair) and Kim Myung-min (A New Leaf) in an epic political struggle over the future of the newly founded Joseon nation. There’s going to be a lot of acting in this drama, but I don’t think I’d have it any other way; if political intrigue is the name of the game, you really need two intense leads to anchor it.
The drama from the team behind Tree With Deep Roots tells the story of future King Taejong Yi Bang-won (Yoo Ah-in), and the strife in the early Joseon court over the direction that government would take and the key figures who shape its future. His greatest opponent was Jung Do-jeon (Kim Myung-min), a scholar and politician who aided Yi Bang-won’s father in establishing Joseon. Veteran actor Chun Ho-jin (Bluebird’s House, Doctor Stranger) is also onboard as Yi Seong-gye, Yi Bang-won’s father and the founder of the Joseon dynasty.
Also confirmed for the drama is Baek Jin-hee (Pride and Prejudice) as the heroine and Yoo Ah-in’s love interest. She’s a strong-willed woman who hates to see injustice, which ought to put her in quite the moral quandary when the hero starts killing for ultimate power. She’ll be the younger sister to Byun Yo-han (Ex-Girlfriend Club), who plays a skilled swordsman and Jung Do-jeon’s bodyguard, putting brother and sister in opposing camps. His character is actually a prequel version of Lee Bang-ji (played by Woo Hyun) in Tree With Deep Roots.
Byun Yo-han, Baek Jin-hee, Yoon Kyun-sang
In addition to the confirmed cast, up-and-comer Yoon Kyun-sang (Pinocchio) is being courted to join the drama as Yoo Ah-in’s head bodyguard. He’ll be the prequel version of Jo Jin-woong’s character in Tree, Mu-hyul. He’s a dim-witted boy who grows up dirt-poor and having to take care of his enormous family, but he eventually becomes the greatest swordsman in the land, rising to the head of the royal bodyguard unit that defends the king.
I’m so pleased that Yoon Kyun-sang is breaking out and scoring some big roles — first The Time I’ve Loved You, 7000 Days opposite Ha Ji-won, and now a plum badass bodyguard role, which is almost always the character I end up loving the most in sageuks. I have a feeling that the Byun Yo-han/Yoon Kyun-sang rivalry will be the one that carries me away, and that’ll be just fine by me.
Six Flying Dragons is still casting (Jung Yumi is still reportedly considering a supporting role), and plans to start shooting next month for a September premiere.
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Tags: Baek Jin-hee, Byun Yo-han, Kim Myung-min, Six Flying Dragons, Yoo Ah-in, Yoon Kyun-sang
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1 kororo
May 12, 2015 at 8:06 AM
I think I might cry this is just too perfect !!!! TT
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2 ChelseaS
May 12, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Wow!!! Looking forward to this.
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3 lc
May 12, 2015 at 8:15 AM
Lee Bangji, Mu Hyul, they're not actual historical figures right? It's like the writers are adding on to their Tree with Deep Roots world building! ?
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4 coby
May 12, 2015 at 8:21 AM
For my sageuk dose! I miss watching sageuks
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5 oosiee
May 12, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Oh my!Oh my!
'Hyuu..ngg'(i'm a girl though)....
But Yoon Kyun Sang oppa makes me scream this word!!
I'm so happy for him... :-) :-D
How many episodes?
Bring it on!
I can go over 200 for him....♡♡
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6 achiara
May 12, 2015 at 8:46 AM
I am literally watering at the mouth :D
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7 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
May 12, 2015 at 8:47 AM
It's going to be a while before I can see Yoon Kyun-sang's name in an article without going 'HYUUUUUUNG!!!!' inside lol.
The cast looks fantastic, I just hope the script isn't some Secret Door-esque bore.
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news
May 12, 2015 at 10:10 AM
That totally crossed my mind too!
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Kaylie
January 22, 2016 at 8:09 PM
Hahaha 'hyuuuuuung!' in Lee Jong-suk's voice!
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8 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
May 12, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Also, this drama has now landed BOTH my favourite young dark horse actors of 2014 - Byun Yo-han and Yoon Kyun-sang together, that should be epic.
And I love the rest of the cast too, it's like they chose with maximum awesomeness potential in mind.
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9 Khadidge
May 12, 2015 at 9:11 AM
Highest of hopes for this drama! I've really been wanting to watch a good meaty sageuk so I can't wait for this one to air. I just hope it doesn't turn out like the other one that had plenty of "acting" potential.
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10 modestgoddess
May 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM
this sounds so good!
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11 ilikehim
May 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Yoo Ah In and Baek Jin Hee pairing up!!!! ❤️ I don't watch saeguks but I may just have to check in for the Yoo Ah In and Baek Jin Hee romance!
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12 earthna
May 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM
YES YES YES! Now if only the writing would be as good as Tree if not better. Kyaaaa it is the perfect time to have an Lee Bang Ji-Moohyul bromance! I love Moohyul to bits and it would be nice to see a background and where he actually came from.
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little-muffin
May 13, 2015 at 1:10 AM
Yes!! I'm so looking forward to the story of Lee Bang-ji and Mu-hyul!
I love TWDR (except for the kinda depressing ending) so I'm really looking forward to this so called prequel.
And we have such amazing casts for this too <3
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13 Agatha
May 12, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Does this mean mane of glory?!!!
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news
May 12, 2015 at 10:13 AM
The mane of glory face off.
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im_eve
May 12, 2015 at 10:40 AM
O.M.G.
that brings back so many skks feels
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14 redfox
May 12, 2015 at 10:13 AM
that´s some heavyweight cast.
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sunnyl
May 12, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Agree (and likable casts too). One thing- Chun Ho-jin is veteran actor, but can't beat Yoo Dong-keun's Yi Seong-gye who was my THE favorite character in 'Jeong Do-jun'. And how come every single bodyguard in sageuk is so attractive - I can't think of any one I didn't like. Can you? -that reminds me - General Yi's bodyguard (of course fictional char) NalBal (If anyone remembers him in Immortal YSS)- quiet and loyal. I wonder what this actor is doing thesedays....
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15 Mint
May 12, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Such an amazing cast. Hopefully it won't disappoint me like Hwajung. Then September will be a rating battle for best buddies Yoo Ah In and Song Joong Ki.
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Lisa Purba
May 12, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Hopefully it won't be disappointed like Hwajung and Secret Door! Too much expectations and then they all failed. Grrr!
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16 yayabean
May 12, 2015 at 12:12 PM
Kim Myung-min is in and I'm sold!! He is wonderful actor -I really liked him in King of Dramas.
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kalel
May 12, 2015 at 2:26 PM
Kim-Bong-Dal...he's back! XD...
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17 Ella
May 12, 2015 at 1:16 PM
I trust the team behind Tree because that's my favorite sageuk and til this day, none has come close in terms of writing, directing and acting for me. I had high hopes for Secret Door because of the cast but at the end of the day, it's the writing that matters. And when you have a cast of real actors, this is going to be good. I thought Hwajeong would be my sageuk of the year but Six Flying Dragons is looking mighty good with some dark horse actors that I love. :)
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bd5
May 13, 2015 at 12:09 AM
TWDR is the best all-around "traditional" (albeit w/ some elements of the supernatural) sageuk for me as well.
Just wish that Jang Hyuk didn't overact at time and the ending was a bit too makjang.
The best sageuik (including fusion sageuks) would be "Joseon X-Files" (writing, acting, direction, cinematography, etc. - everything superb).
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Kiara
May 13, 2015 at 4:24 AM
Best fusion for me is Conspiracy in the Court and Joseon X-files. Tree With Deep Roots is up there in my top 5.
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18 Lisa Purba
May 12, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Can't take my eyes off Yoo Ah In's photo up there. Such an eye candy. I think I'm gonna give myself a try watching 50 eps as long as he's in it.
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19 klmeri
May 12, 2015 at 6:41 PM
If KMM is in, so am I.
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20 Molly
May 12, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Please Jung Yumi... - say "No."
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21 SilentSquee
May 12, 2015 at 11:01 PM
I just hope Yoo Ah-in doesn't get dragged into military service until this drama is over.
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kororo
May 13, 2015 at 12:56 AM
+1
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22 Beanscounter1
May 13, 2015 at 2:02 AM
Yoo Ah In back in dramaland! Been waiting a long time ever since SLA finished...that seemed like a lifetime ago now.
Really enjoyed Yoon Kyun Sang in Pinocchio so Im pretty excited to see him again, and with Yoo Ah In no less
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23 minea
May 13, 2015 at 9:01 AM
So looking forward to this! Waiting is such sweet sorrow. Gah. Why is September so far away?
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24 whitewire
May 13, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Hopefully Jung Yumi confirms this. I adooooooore her too much in MAIDS. Her chemistry with Oh Ji-ho just BANGS the roofs, determined to break your heart with feels and love.
And if Kim Myung-min is in this, he should be FIRST-BILLED no less. I'd love a Kim Myung-min and Jung Yumi pair, huh. Hehehehe. Now that's out of the topic! Hah!
Uri Ensoni Kim Bong-dal is here in dramaland again! I love him so much. Ohhhh I love him so much!
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25 PennyRoyalTea
May 14, 2015 at 1:01 AM
perfect cast! and the countdown to september begins :)
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26 Viki
May 15, 2015 at 1:16 AM
Geez, Yoon Kyun Sang will be one hot bodyguard.
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27 JustRozy
June 29, 2015 at 5:51 PM
I know I'm late to the party, here, but have just found out that Yoon Kyun Sang will have a good part in this--I have LOVED him since his brilliant turn as Doek Man in Faith/The Great Doctor! Did not even realize he was a detective in Gap Dong, thought he was great as the brother in Pinocchio, and he is now one of my principal reasons for watching Time That I've Loved You. These are all very very different characters. Isn't he a fine actor? Imho, he just disappears into each role and becomes that person, intensely alive! May his career flourish for years to come! I feel very happy about this--so much looking forward to SFD--what a cast! And happy DB will be recapping (I'm assuming & hoping)--looking forward to everyone's comments.
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