Moon Chae-won offered lead in SBS’s Goodbye Mr. Black
by javabeans
I like this news: Moon Chae-won (Good Doctor) is currently considering the drama Goodbye Mr. Black, the recently announced manhwa-adapted series based on a Count of Monte Cristo-inspired premise.
She’s not confirmed and has said she’ll wait to see the script before deciding (she’s read the synopsis and reportedly liked it), but if she took the role it would pretty much seal the deal for me—she’d do wonderfully in a thriller-melo, and I love Count of Monte Cristo revenge-romances. There’s just something about the setup that works really well in dramaland, whether you’re talking Green Rose or Golden Cross or any other drama about a character who gets betrayed by a friend, loses a lover, reinvents himself with a new identity, and goes avengin’.
Moon Chae-won’s character wouldn’t be the hero’s former sweetheart (as you’d expect in a more straightforward Monte Cristo tale, where he’d win her back from his enemy’s clutches), but rather one of the friends he meets while in Australia. Described as tough and determined, she returns with him to England (along with a third friend), and they’ll help him deliver some justice to his backstabbers. Ah, I like that—and if she’s already on his side, maybe we’ll actually get some revenge up in this revenge story. (Don’t you hate when K-drama revenge stories fizzle out and end in reconciliation and/or forgiveness instead? C’mon, screw healing. I’m watching for the blood’n’guts’n’payback.)
Goodbye Mr. Black will be an SBS drama written by Moon Hee-jung of Can You Hear My Heart and I Miss You; it’s planning to premiere later this year.
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1 Sammy
August 6, 2015 at 10:45 PM
I hope Moon Chae Won and Lee Min Ho will reunite in any drama. It's been a long time since they were together in Mackerel Run.
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AA
August 9, 2015 at 7:12 AM
Maybe Lee Jun Ki would sign another drama right away. I would love to see him opposite Moon Chae Won!
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btsxfangirl94
August 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM
i hope not LMH is bland and boring..please get park ki woong or kim jae wook in here!
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2 gyu
August 6, 2015 at 10:56 PM
yay...!! MCW is BACK B-A-C-K. so excited.
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3 Fitri Iphiet
August 6, 2015 at 10:56 PM
i wish to see her in BBJX K-adaptation, she needs a new character. she did some 'revenge' in Innocent Man. So, new character juseyooo :D
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Kayla
August 6, 2015 at 11:37 PM
YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!!
MCW is my fav korean actress and although i'm so happy that she got offered this role (basically i'm just thirsty for her small screen comeback) i really want her to hold out on this.
it has nice guy vibes all over it and i think MCW can go for a project that's a bit different considering this is her first role back in a while! tbh, i reeeeeally reaaaallly want her as the lead in BBJX--like she would kill it! i know she doesn't want to be typecast as a sageuk actress but it's been 4 yrs since her last historical drama so no one is even thinking of typecasting her as such tbh. she has proven herself a very versatile and great actress so anyone who says otherwise is just a damn hater.
i know there's no guarantee BBJX would be offered to her but i would just like her to pass up on this because if she accepts, that means the possibility of her being in BBJX would be essentially 0%. so i say, skip this and wait for BBJX. even if she doesn't get BBJX, i think she should wait it out for a different kind of drama since she has done similar work before. i personally would love to see her in a romcom with kim soo hyun xD
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agoodheart
August 7, 2015 at 2:25 AM
+10000
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Jon G.
August 7, 2015 at 12:29 AM
"Revenge" in air-quotes.
I always thought that her playing edgy, mean characters worked much better than foolish, victimised ones. BBJX lead would be the latter.
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mooses
August 7, 2015 at 2:10 AM
Eh.. is Ruoxi really a "foolish, victimized" character though? She was victimized but it wasn't a personal victimization. People weren't ganging up on her (without her retaliation) or anything.. all the victimizations she experienced were due to the society and her gender and she certainly wasn't alone in it. I also never thought she was foolish. She was smart and used her knowledge of history to survive. She never chose the death route for a man (I've actually seen some criticize the character for being too calculating). Sure, Ruoxi wasn't edgy or mean (which btw I agree about MCW playing mean characters, she was so great as a cold businesswoman) but neither was she foolish.
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Jon G.
August 7, 2015 at 3:40 AM
I don't "blame" Ruoxi for being victimised. I'm not a huge fan of Tong Hua, but I thought that the story has its merits.
The tragedy of a woman who adapts too well to her new environment, to the point where she really becomes a mere object, was definitely touching. (It's kind of a slight subversion of the traditional tale of your "strong but overconfident heroine who has to go through a humiliation conga to find her rightful place in the society", because it is honest enough to show us what that rightful place actually is.)
Now there are two problems: K-drama is even more misogynic than C-drama and MCW really doesn't do "victim" very well. She would have an episode or two where she can play off her strengths, the rest would be a waste.
(As for the foolish part: Ruoxi runs eyes wide open towards self-destruction. I'd say that's rather foolish.)
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Kiara
August 7, 2015 at 8:15 AM
I love Moon Chae Won in sageuks but Liu Shishi will always be my Ruoxi.
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4 Cc
August 6, 2015 at 11:02 PM
I'm so happy!!NOw i just have to wait for more details about this drama and the lead actor!!!
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5 CC
August 6, 2015 at 11:10 PM
Can we have Jo in Sung as male lead?
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6 Pranvera
August 6, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Ooohh yeeesss *-* that would be great...plus we haven't seen lee min ho since 2013 in a drama T.T
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7 kalel
August 6, 2015 at 11:28 PM
Hahaha, JB! Payback+endless bloodshed+guts= Call for Tarantino. He could direct Mr. Black to Django at the speed of light! Revenge stories need bold plots and even bolder directors :-)
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8 haylin14
August 6, 2015 at 11:35 PM
OMG! Chae-won unni, come back to dramaland please...
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9 Hikary
August 6, 2015 at 11:48 PM
I want jo insung in this drama he is wonderful in Melo!
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10 Kayla
August 6, 2015 at 11:54 PM
IF SHE ACCEPTS. this is how i feel about her possible male leads.
lee minho--> HELL NO, PLEASE LAWD. tbh, i just don't like him. he did okay in city hunter but after having seen MCW paired up with only VERY strong opposite male leads (song joong ki, joo won) i can't see her with anyone that is not as great/equal to them. and LMH certainly ain't up to their level acting wise.
basically LMH is the only actor that has a high possibility (in terms of star power/name and considering the fact that he hasn't starred in a drama for a while) that has a high possibility of being paired up with MCW that i'm totally against. lol.
i would've loved to see her paired up with yoo ah in (omg i can totally see him killn' it in a role like this) or park seo joon BUT alas it isn't meant to be as both men have attached themselves to other dramas already :'(
my #1 pick is KIM SOO HYUN DUH! like omfg i would totally die ugggh. plus he hasn't taken on a role like this before BUT has the acting chops to pull it off so i'm sure he would do great. like ughhh, i would LOVE to see them together. he was recently in producers but it was a shorter piece so i'm sure he should still be a possibility right!!? xD
the only other actors i can think of that has big enough star power to be paired up with her is hyun bin, kim woo bin, ji chang wook (pls not him though i don't really like him that much lols), lee jong suk and like others have mentioned, jo in sung (but i don't really ship this so no please lol)
overall, #kim soo hyun
lol
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 2:01 AM
Not sure about Kim Soo Hyun - even though his acting skills are on point and I want MCW to act with partners who CAN ACT!! The thing is for me... I can't imagine them on screen together. They could totally ROCK the chemistry or not. :)
But I would totally sign on Yoo Ah In as well... unfortunately he is doing the sageuk drama. :( I mean I like to see him in sageuk attire but if I had the chance to see him with MCW. I would choose MCW. :D
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 4:58 AM
I am so promoting GONG YOO & MOON CHAE WON!!!! C'mon people, has he been forgotten already?!
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 5:02 AM
Gong Yoo! He would be lovely! :D
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Kiara
August 7, 2015 at 8:18 AM
Gong Yoo is busy doing movies which I like. Gotta get away from drama land sometimes and work with more talented people in the film industry.
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 9:26 PM
That's a big OUCH to all people who are in the dramaland but I must admit, most of them are popular for the wrong reasons. :-X
AA
August 7, 2015 at 9:29 PM
Watch it be Kwon Sang Woo! ;) I don't oppose it but he's made some bad Kdrama choices recently.
Kiara
August 8, 2015 at 1:17 PM
@AA don't worry he will be back better than ever. Look at our current crops of movies actors in drama land. They are amazing.
Kayla
August 7, 2015 at 2:53 PM
tbh, all of kim soo hyun's leading ladies (except for suzy) so far were a miss for me. imo, pairing him up with actresses like jun ji hyun & ha ga in were so weird cuz they just look like his aunts on screen lol. i know a lot of ppl shipped them with him but it just didn't work for me.
although MCW isn't much older than KSH, she does have a more mature look (he just has too much of a baby face!) and i do think it might look a bit weird onscreen. HOWEVER, i think she rocked it with SJK in nice guy. like omg, their chemistry was through the roof! & SJK is another actor where because he has such a baby face, i find it hard for him to act alongside actresses that are his age or older/or looks older. (that's why i wasn't thrilled about his pairing with song hye kyo for descendents--i STILL feel that they don't visually match but oh wells, time will tell.)
anyway, point is, MCW & KSH might be a weird pairing in theory but i'm willing to put that aside cuz i like both of them as actors and I WOULD LOVE to see them on screen together lol.
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Amy
August 8, 2015 at 12:39 PM
I would also LOVE to see MCW & KSH as an onscreen couple, they're two of my favorite actors individually and I think their chemistry would ROCK.
But I also agree with what someone else said about the writer... I've looked at this writer's resume and their history is weak, in which case I don't want either MCW or KSH's talent wasted on the project. I will keep hoping for the future LOL.
And I agree about most of KSH's leading ladies so far, Han Ga In and Gong Hyo Jin didn't quite work IMO... my favorite pairing for him was actually IU in Producer, they had CRAZY SPARKS.
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syntaxerror
August 7, 2015 at 3:03 AM
I'd love for Kim Soohyun to star opposite but he'll probably be too busy filming his movie Real.
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Mandy
August 7, 2015 at 5:26 AM
KSH as the vengeful hero in a Count of Monte Cristo premise sounds awesome. He's done a webtoon/Manhwa adaptation before but this is completely different. Unfortunately, he's busy till next year and the writer is really weak so I don't see him signing on. He can surprise us though; him and MCW would very likely have blazing chemistry.
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11 poliwag
August 7, 2015 at 12:09 AM
I didn't like I Miss You at all and I'm scared but I did like Can You Hear My Heart so mixed feelings. Revenge stories eh? How about having a gritty stubbly Shin Sungrok in this hm owo He was also in the musical of Monte Cristo so it all works out huehuehue
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12 Kiara
August 7, 2015 at 12:14 AM
I love the Count of Monte Cristo (book and movies). I'm more interested in the writer. It's hard to save a drama with bad scripts.
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mary
August 7, 2015 at 6:11 AM
This, please. +100000
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 9:31 PM
True. The actors can only do so much but if the writing and direction doesn't match, it can all be downhill. Too bad I am not a fan of the writer... :-X
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13 Ally
August 7, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Yes!!!!! Please Moon Chae Won, my love, accept this. ♥
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14 R
August 7, 2015 at 1:18 AM
This project sounds not bad although I'm a bit worried about the writer because of her last drama "I miss you"... Anyway, glad to hear Moon Chae-won is considering her next project :) I've missed her in dramaland ! If she accepts this, I hope they cast Ji Chang-wook as the male lead ^^
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
August 7, 2015 at 1:57 AM
my vote for this
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Mary
August 7, 2015 at 1:29 PM
What about Joo Jin Mo?
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 9:27 PM
Rather Joo Jin Mo.. not Ji Chang Wook. lol Sorry. :-X
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Mary
August 7, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Absolutely I want Joo Jin Joo to be the male lead which I think he can potray the role very well.
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15 JuDa
August 7, 2015 at 1:20 AM
Kim Woo Bin..
Kim Woo Bin.. Kim Woo Bin..Kim Woo Bin..
argghhh...i want Kim Woo Bin-Moon Chae Won..
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16 Masterssun❤️?
August 7, 2015 at 1:28 AM
I really hope Moon Chae Won accepts this, she needs to be back on our screens pronto Love it if Lee Jong Suk or Kim Soo Hyun accepted. Someone mentioned Shin Sungrok as male lead and omg yes I'd love it if he did this. He needs to be a lead but I think he has typecasted himself as a villain. I think I'd like to see Jo In Sung or Falling for innocence/Cruel City's Jung Kyung Ho or Yoon Hyun Min or both - maybe Hyun Min could be the third friend lol? BROMANCE FTW. I don't want LMH please no, I liked him in Faith and City Hunter but whatever respect I had for him went out the window in Heirs. But I don't think LMH acting is even on par with the actors I've mentioned.
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 1:58 AM
Oh my gosh YES!! MCW, JKH and YHM!! I would SIGN on this combo right away!! :D
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mary
August 7, 2015 at 6:19 AM
The lead here is sort of an anti-hero. And Shin Sung-rok already did the Monte Cristo musical so he would be all kinds of perfect for this. :DDDD
But only while Ha Woojin is busy with Twenty Again, right?
Because otherwise I would much rather prefer a Liar Game 2. T_________T
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17 Nox
August 7, 2015 at 1:35 AM
And everyone is dancing & give their list of the flower boys to be the Male Lead
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18 verbatim
August 7, 2015 at 1:37 AM
A big NO for Lee Min Ho as lead actor.
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 1:56 AM
I second that. Nothing against Lee Min Ho but I don't think he could handle the leading role in such a plot heavy drama.
Please no offense to LMH fans but that's how I think!
I wish for MCW to work with actors who got A+ acting talent.
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Priscillia
August 7, 2015 at 2:07 AM
As if MCW is the best korean actress ever…sighhhh…!!!*Note: I'm not a fan of LMH too but I really hate this kinda comment.
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 2:15 AM
But MCW knows she is not the strongest actress ever - nobody here said she was, right? ;D. And she always said she wants to work with actors she can learn from. That's the reason why I don't want to see her next to LMH.
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Priscillia
August 7, 2015 at 2:33 AM
Indirectly you think that she can't learn anything from LMH, then…We can learn/get something from anybody if we really want to, no matter how worst or best that person.
jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 2:41 AM
Considering you've nothing else to comment on in this post I think you're just looking for conflict. Ain't nobody got time for that. Bye! ;D
Mary
August 7, 2015 at 1:33 PM
I agreed.
max_j
August 7, 2015 at 4:08 AM
''Nothing against Lee Min Ho but I don’t think he could handle the leading role in such a plot heavy drama.'' If Mackerel Run, Faith and Heirs are the basis, then I will agree with your comment. But LMH was good in Gangnam Blues.
Have you seen Good Doctor? MCW was out of her element in that drama. Her worst performance since Mackerel Run. And this is the same actress who gave amazing performances in TPM, NG and War of Arrow.
It is also wrong to assume that she will not learn anything from LMH.
Both actors said that they want to act in a 'melo' project (if given the chance). And here comes fangirls and fanboys crying, wailing and screaming that they don't want their unni or oppa to work with this actor or actress.
While most of you are debating or naming who should be the lead actor I care more about the script and directing. Even good actors give mediocre performances in a badly written script. And even a good actor can give a crappy performance if the person calling the shot (the director) don't know what he is doing.
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 4:31 AM
Like I said I don't think MCW is a brilliant actress. I would describe her as a "raw" actress - she really got talent but sometimes doesn't know how to use it. And like you said she CAN be really good when the script is good and she has a good director.
I think in Nice Guy the director knew how to work with her - how to control her if I had to describe it.
Good Doctor was definitely not her best drama...
Where have I ever "cried" or "wailed" or "screamed"? Where did I call her "unni". I'm pretty realistic when it comes to MCW's acting skills. I'm her fan but I wouldn't do her any good just to praise everything she does. But I'm also a fan wanting the best for her. And LMH - imho - isn't the best for MCW. Would they have chemistry on screen? Most likely. But chemistry won't save the show.
I agree with a good script even LMH could do a lot better than in his past dramas. But personally I feel indifferent about him. He never delivered on a emotional level for me. Hence I couldn't care less about him.
The fact they openly admitted wanting to do a melo together worries me because I really don't want him with MCW in a drama.
Is it most likely to happen? Probably!
If so I will watch it nonetheless because of MCW. And I will hope LMH can redeem himself.
And like you I think in the end it's important that the script is awesome (and not just the first half but the whole drama) and the director is capable of working properly with them.
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amyonn
August 7, 2015 at 7:07 AM
I third... sorry LMH can't do mello. I will stay away if LMH decided to sign.
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19 jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 1:54 AM
Yes! Oh this makes me happy! MCW always takes her time to consider her next project and the fact she is waiting to read the first script before she accepts it shows me how smart she is. And thinking about how much wrong KBS has done in 2014 and even 2015 tells me it's smart of her to go to SBS instead.
I would do anything for Jung Kyung Ho to take on the leading role.
For those who think this might be too similar to Nice Guy because of the revenge plot: it's not. She will be INVOLVED in the revenge and this will be AWESOME.
Do I want to see her in the BBJX adaptation? Yes! But only if the adaptation would create a much better female lead. :)
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mintc
August 7, 2015 at 2:41 AM
All actors do it : read the script before say Yes or No -_-
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 2:51 AM
lol Okay!
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20 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
August 7, 2015 at 2:08 AM
imo, MCW did better in a heavy character annd melo type. i like her mostly in Princess Man (among my all time fav sageuk) and Nice Guy. i cant really get the feeling if she is to characters like in a Good Doctor. so i vote for her to accept this role. :)
about BBJX, i never watched that drama. but im going to find time to watch it. but i dont have so much expectation for a remake drama, it can be a hit or miss. i
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21 LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 2:42 AM
IS AMAZING HOW PEOPLE ARE WRITING LEE MIN HO OFF JUST BECAUSE OF ONE PROJECT WHICH IS HEIRS.HEIRS HAD A WEAK SCRIPT AND I THINK HE DID WELL NOT TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE CHARTER WASTNT INTERESTING EITHER. AND I GET THAT SOME OF U DONT LIKE HIM OR FIND HIM LIMIT WHICH IS OKAY. BUT THE TRUTH IS, OVERALL THE GUY IS A GOOD ACTOR NOT GREAT BUT A GOOD ONE.IF HE GET CAST IN THIS PROJECT, BOY AM OKAY WITH IT,I WANT TO SEE HIM IN A DIFFERENT ROLE THAN WHAT WE ARE USED TO.I WANT A MAKEREL REUION THOSE TWO HAD GOOD CHEMISTRY.I SAY DAMN ZIOLLION YES TO LEE MIN HO.
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soapbox
August 7, 2015 at 3:27 AM
I'm indifferent towards him, but I actually agree that Lee Minho is an okay actor. He makes me feel nothing (biggest flaw), but he doesn't make me want to turn off the computer/tv either unlike a lot of other young kactors. The problem is he's been in too many unbearable-and-overrated dramas and those stick into memory the most, that's why you need to choose your projects wisely. He was starting to shed his BOF reputation but then he picked Heirs.
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amyonn
August 7, 2015 at 7:17 AM
chillax girl...no need to shout with your capitals. LMH is NOT a good actor, he is average whereas MCW is a good actress so pairing with these two won't work.
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 7:36 AM
it wastnt intentional writing with the capital letters, i forget to change it before posting it.piece everyone and beside she has not comfired and he has not been cast so let leave it as it is.
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MIN
August 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM
the truth is it will work well actually with good script in hand.i didnt mean to shout ,if it offended you i apologise.
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Sur
August 7, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Please whatever you have to say write it in with your Caps off, its dizzying to see everything in blocks.
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 7:46 AM
wastnt intentional, actually first time commenting forget to change in small letter.peace everyone and no harm done.
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whoopiedo
August 7, 2015 at 9:56 AM
He's a boring actor and bad in most projects I've seen him in. Not just Heirs.
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22 LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 2:56 AM
I FORGOT TO SAY WEAK ACTORS AND ACTRESSES HAVE PROVEN TO BE GOOD WITH GOOD SCRIPT AND GOOD DIRECTORS NOT TALKING ABOUT ONE WHO IS GOOD ALREADY.
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23 Kayla
August 7, 2015 at 3:15 AM
Loll okay lee Minho fan. IMO, LMH is not the weakest actor. There are more that are weaker than him (mostly just idol actors) but when it comes to other actors that are similar to him in ranking (high) such as kim soo hyun, song Joong ki and etc. he IS weaker in comparison.
Anyway, although I don't think he's a horrible actor, I've never found him compelling in anything he's ever done that I've watched (heirs, BOF, personal taste) and this is why I don't want to see him paired up with MCW who I love. Granted, she's not the most brilliant actress but her likability factor is through the roof (in my opinion) and that's why I want to see her with someone who I like as well.
In general though, I do think most of her fans don't think LMH has the talent to match MCW. Personally, I just don't like them together, it's not about acting ability at all for me.
On another note, regardless I think there is a very high chance that he could be cast as the lead considering the fact he hasn't had a comeback in a while. Plus when they won that award at that one ceremony (I can't remember which one) they both expressed an interest to reunite and to star in a melo. Plus since his name has already been thrown around abit, I'm sure there is a chance (it always happens like this)
No matter how much I don't like LMH, he does have huge star power and I'm sure he will bring attention to this drama so if he does get cast as lead, I will be okay since his fame will be helping MCW as well lol.
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 5:02 AM
i dont think he is weak in comparison but more of his roles being similiar and lost his project being average except city hunter compared to the actors u have mentioned.
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24 Ally
August 7, 2015 at 3:33 AM
Hope they choose someone great as PSH for a male lead! Big no to LMH. Nothing against him, but his acting level is not meant for this kind of heavy dramas.
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 4:49 AM
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY GIVEN HIM AN ACTING LEVEL FOR HIM TO PICK HIS PROJECTS,HOW WILL HE BE ABLE TO BECOME A BETTER ACTOR.BEST ACTORS ARE CONSIDERED BEST because they dont look at their level to pick project,the pick project because they want to challenge themselve and if lee min ho pick this project to challenge himself then he should go for it.
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poliwag
August 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM
Calm down, you're like 5. Lee Minho can do whatever he wants, but he's currently dating Suzy and if Suzy's also decided against Cheese In The Trap what makes us think he'd take up this one? Besides, what the drama demands is an actor in his 30s so I toss my hat towards Sungrok, Hyun Bin and Jung Kyungho for this.
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 5:42 AM
lol no offence but it seem some people running scared because it looks more likely he wound be cast
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poliwag
August 7, 2015 at 7:07 AM
Lol no offense to you either but I highly doubt that, and even so, casting might change. /shrug
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 7:42 AM
i get it has you said casting change
25 fab
August 7, 2015 at 3:37 AM
Beanies...
It shouldn't matter who she gets as a male opponent, it's MCW. She is perfect to play a heavy character for this writer. Crossing fingers she'll be better written than Lee Si-young's in Golden cross!
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26 coffeenlucia
August 7, 2015 at 3:43 AM
Take the role, MCW! Kdramaland misses you!
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Mary
August 7, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Me too.
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27 seed
August 7, 2015 at 3:58 AM
We get you. No need to shout.
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28 Malia
August 7, 2015 at 4:04 AM
MCW, Please confirm it soon! My votes for male lead
1. Jo in sung
2. Lee jong suk
3. Kim soo hyun
4. Hyun bin
Hope one of them will be offered.
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poliwag
August 7, 2015 at 4:29 AM
'Hyde, Jerkyll and The Revenge Over Poor Ratings', coming soon to your K-drama lands!
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 4:58 AM
why isn't GONG YOO in this list? lol
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whoopiedo
August 7, 2015 at 9:58 AM
It's best for GY to stay in movieland.
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 9:29 PM
Why? I think this may be a better role for him to step back into drama land! :)
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Mary
August 7, 2015 at 8:01 PM
Like I said, what about Joo Jin Mo? Anyone?
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whoopiedo
August 7, 2015 at 8:36 PM
lol ..... I dont think he'll be interested.
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29 Liza
August 7, 2015 at 4:14 AM
Even though we adore her so much, we know she is a great actress, male lead is still very important because he is title character.
Maybe she's also waiting who will be male lead. That's why she didn't confirm it yet.
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30 fay17
August 7, 2015 at 4:15 AM
I would like to see Go Soo..he was quite amazing in empire of gold..though it was too harsh for me.
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31 AA
August 7, 2015 at 4:57 AM
I was just wondering about her. Now we just need a good actor opposite her.
My vote? GONG YOO!
It'd be interesting to see her opposite Lee Min ho like what have others have mentioned and since he redeemed himself slowly as an actor.
A Kpop IDOL that I have grown to enjoy on screen is Choi Seung Hyun aka TOP from BIG BANG. I would love to see him opposite her.
Yoon Kye Sang would've been one of my choices but he's already in a cable drama.
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32 Mandy
August 7, 2015 at 5:04 AM
I said pass the last time but MCW can possibly change my mind depending on who she's paired up with too. I know she's done this before but I honestly didn't like Nice Guy - felt that was so overrated, boring and fizzed out further in the second half.
LMH would be fun if he can go back to the City Hunter acting and looks. They sortof hinted at wanting to work together recently.
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33 kanz
August 7, 2015 at 5:10 AM
I vote for Jung Il Woo..
I need him in a good drama with a good female lead.. that's all.
I have nothing against any actors mentioned here.. My fave is JCW, I'd be thrilled if he's paired with MCW here. But he's busy filming a movie for the next 2 months so I can't see he'll take this project.
So that's why I choose JIW. He's solid actor and can play melo. I'm curious how their chemistry onscreen will be.
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R
August 7, 2015 at 5:39 AM
If I'm not wrong, this drama is scheduled after "The Village" which is confirmed te be aired after "Yongpal". If JCW finishes filming his movie in October, it's still (hopefully) possible to have a drama in December ^^
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LilianS
August 7, 2015 at 8:40 AM
Yes, Jung il woo, he is good match with MCW. I want to see him in a great melo drama before he enlisting next year. Please make this happen!
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34 Samoa
August 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM
Many considered her as versatile, what roles actually she can be put in this category. Do they know the meaning of versatile, is she a comedian, action flying kick actress, dark bitchy character?
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LEEMIN
August 7, 2015 at 5:34 AM
you are right most people dont understand versatile
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Jon G.
August 7, 2015 at 5:52 AM
There are different dimensions of a versatile actor/actress. An actor can be versatile in terms of roles, in terms of genres, or in terms of acting methods, for example.
MCW, in my opinion, doesn't fit any of those, though. Her range in terms of what kind of roles she can bring to life is, so far, rather limited. She uses the traditional schematic K-drama acting almost exclusively (which in itself is one of the least versatile acting methods).
Apart from her obvious set of strengths, she has an underdeveloped but potential knack for comedy and solid physical acting chops (compared to the Korean competition, that is).
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 10:55 AM
I think people confuse versatile with playing different types of characters. MCW always tries to challenge herself - no matter if her acting skills are limited or not. That's why she chose to play Eun Gi in Nice Guy because she could be different from Jung-Hyang (Painter of the Wind), Seung-Mi (Brilliant Legacy) or Se-Ryung (The Princess Man).
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Mary
August 7, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Yes. That's so true.
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35 W_
August 7, 2015 at 5:46 AM
So she'd be playing a character similar to Haydee in the original Count Of Monte Cristo huh...
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36 Sahara
August 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM
Actually I was surprise they didn't announce male lead first since the story absolutely will be male centric and the male lead would carry the whole story as the anchor. I would prefer senior actor who can give more dark and intense feels since it's kinda heavy melo mixed with thriller vibe not just common melodrama. Until now, the actors that already proved they're great in heavy melo and has strong alpha male characters are Jo In Sung (Dirty Carnival), Eric Mun (Que Sera Sera), Kim Woo Bin (man…do we need to ask, the guy has very strong bad boy vibe??!!!), Kim Nam Gil (I just hope he's not gonna die again), Joo Won (impossible, he's taken) and Yoo Ah In.
For female lead, whoever she is as long as she can act and could build good chemistry with male lead, doesn't matter for me.
And we have to make sure we get solid storyline from the writer and good directing. Otherwise, whoever the stars would be unwatchable.
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Jon G.
August 7, 2015 at 5:55 AM
When it comes to K-drama revenge melos, female lead characters are usually just decoration. They can spoil it, but they cannot carry it, as they are not given enough responsibility with their roles.
Writing, male lead and villain is what makes or breaks the show.
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Kiara
August 7, 2015 at 9:18 AM
Agreed, with the exception of Queen Seon Deok.
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37 CC
August 7, 2015 at 6:29 AM
nope..most kdrama heroines in general are for decorations and it really sucks...
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38 belami-js
August 7, 2015 at 7:20 AM
I love Count of Monte Cristo and I always thought So Ji-sub would be a good choice for male lead. Even I liked him in rom com, I miss him in dark revenge melodrama and I would have loved to see him paired with MCW if he hadn't been taken in another drama.
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Mary A
August 7, 2015 at 7:32 AM
I hope she will take the role and I agree that So Ji Sub could be a perfect male lead for this one .
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39 rinoak
August 7, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Ok, I haven't read the many comments above so this may have been said a lot, however, Javabeans, OHMYGODYES!!! Why will people take a good revenge drama and crap it up at the end? Why?? The Count is one of my favorite stories of all time and I would love for it to be done right! Please do it right, SBS! (Getting MCW would be a good start.)
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40 Sur
August 7, 2015 at 7:53 AM
After reading so many Lee Min Ho comments, I reread the actual post thinking there was some LMH mention but nope it was just random. Even though I agree that Lee Min Ho probably won't suit a melo role that well but the whole comment section is dissing him :P
But sometimes the characters are so well written that they make the actor i.e. Ha Woo Jin, Healer, City Hunter, so I wouldn't be absolutely against him taking the role, but I would want to see Go Soo or Gong Yoo.
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evergreen
August 7, 2015 at 8:09 AM
It's because MCW and LMH won awards at a film festival and because they have worked before, the mc asked them which genre they would like to be reunited in and both said melo. So, there's a high chance of producers offering it to him.
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41 Annie
August 7, 2015 at 8:11 AM
The male lead is supposed to be much older than the female lead. Why are people talking about Kim Woo Bin, Lee Jong Suk, et al?
I've had enough of the 'flower' boys, thank you very much.
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m-m
August 7, 2015 at 9:58 AM
+1111111
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fab
August 7, 2015 at 1:37 PM
Preach!
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 5:59 PM
+999999999999
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amyonn
August 8, 2015 at 1:09 AM
if the flower boys can ACT WHY NOT.... gezz.... I'd vote for flower boy who can act a million more than idols.
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AA
August 8, 2015 at 6:17 AM
+999999999
Unless that idol is Choi Seung Hyun (TOP) from Big Bang than I approve of the pairing with Moon Chae Won!
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Kiara
August 8, 2015 at 1:21 PM
Lee Jun-ki for me.
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linda
August 9, 2015 at 6:03 AM
that's what i wish.. Lee Jun Ki..
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42 leeMIN
August 7, 2015 at 8:37 AM
i feel u girl
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43 Trinity 🍆
August 7, 2015 at 9:01 AM
Moon Chae-Won is one of my favorite actresses so I am thrilled with this news. Especially since I love the Count of Monte Cristo-type stories.
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44 pixel
August 7, 2015 at 9:11 AM
Although she's back so happy , I wondered why her dramas hit high notes, but she is still not as famous as other Park shin hye, Han Hye Joo or Moon geun young ???.
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45 Samoa
August 7, 2015 at 9:21 AM
Park shin hye is famous because 99% of her roles cater for teenager, computer savy community.
Han Hyo Joo, not sure if she is really famous, known as mediocre actress, but full of hype through her big romantic succes connection daddy.
The other Moon, talented, but her baby face restricted her wide range of character. Famous, not sure how big she is now.
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pixel
August 7, 2015 at 10:12 AM
I saw a video posted on youtube ARIRANG K-POP for classifying about girls Hallyu actresses In Their 20's, PSH is #1 , MGY is #5 and HHJ is 7 and I have not seen MCW in :(
here the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYTd2HWwjjs&feature=youtu.be
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gegege
August 7, 2015 at 10:20 AM
That kind of thing is happened so frequently and there are plenty of survey where she topped it. It isn't something you should take a real serious. plus, she is very very low profile kind of actress when she has no acting project (she basically disappear into a thin air) she doesn't join and do any other work beside acting, so it lessen the hype on her.
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jasmin
August 7, 2015 at 10:49 AM
I mean considering that Lee Min Jung who is with the same agency got much more stardom it's pretty sad.
But I feel that MCW prefers it this way. She likes to work as an actress, do occasional photoshootings and commercials... but overall I think she is absolutely fine to "disappear into thin air". She still gets offered many scripts and usually her dramas are pretty successfull rating-wise. So I think it's not all about being famous but to be happy. :)
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pixel
August 7, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Thank you hope to make his drama a success and I want to be her leading man is Jo In Sung ;)
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TT
August 7, 2015 at 1:10 PM
why did you bring others here when it's not related to them?
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AA
August 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM
I agree about Han Hyo Joo but I must be missing something because she is making all these dramas with top actors. (sigh) I would love to see more of MOON CHAE WON! She is almost in the same league as SON YE JIN as a versatile actress. I just wish we would see more of it...
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46 vanilla_latte
August 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM
I like LMH and want to see him in a gritty and manly role (I liked his hair and his role in Faith, no Heirs crybaby please!).
I love LJS and would like to see him in a different kind of role compared to his innocent and "good" characters. It'd be a good challenge for my Bae.
KWB would be good too...I haven't seen him in enough dramas to determine if he'd be good for a revenge role, but he's so cute that I'm on board if he signs on!
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47 gegege
August 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Happy to see a casting news ob her but not sure what to feel with this project. If she takes it, then I can only wish for the best.. especially with the script/writing and directing. as well as the solid male lead.
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48 Anastasya
August 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM
KIM NAM GIL PLEASE FOR THE LEAD & I GUESS PARK HA SUN FIT THE CHARACTER OF THE LOVER WHO BETRAY THE LEAD ACTOR
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49 Anastasya
August 7, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Don't compare mcw to the flower actor such as kim woo bin lew jong suk lee min ho and others. She is great in acting so she must paired up with great actor too
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50 Gladys
August 7, 2015 at 12:54 PM
All I want to say is: Thank you Moon chae won! I missed you here. You haven't been confirmed yet but I'm sure you'll take the role. Even if the premise was you reading a book I would still be excited!! :)
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