If they'll just get rid of Song Jae-Rim, it would be even more perfect.

Ahhh, I'm not a fan of Lee Jin-wook but I just might watch this for MCW and Kim Kang-woo, and for the fact(?) that it's supposed to be a modern day adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo.

Probably just me, but I'd take Kim Kang Woo as lead over Lee Jin Wook. I feel he will be better choice to play an intense, revenge-driven man.
And playing against type should be easy for experienced actors like them right?

I'm not a fan of any of the actors....otokke?
I love Moon Chae Won to death but I will have to skip this :(
Song Jae-Rim and Lee Jin Wook are overrated.

Kim Kang Woo! He would be bring it as a villain. I didn't even venture into the show that should not be named, so I don't share the skepticism on Lee Jin Wook's acting. He was great in Nine.

So excited for Chae Won's comeback. I miss her terribly in dramas. It's been almost two years already, and she finally decides on a script. Please, please be awesome.

I was so excited about Goodbye Mr. Black since I'm fan of the original novel and movie. But when they announce Lee Jin Wook as the lead, don't know why I felt so disappointed. Then, they add Song Jae Rim who was just so-so in Unkind Woman, makes it worst. While so many choice actors in their mid 30s, they choose him. Lee Jin Wook's actings always makes me sleepy. Why not Kim Kang Woo as Mr.Black instead?

Excellent casting(by talent AND look ).In the worst case scenario I'll turn off the sound and enjoy this show

i find that whole casts are perfect in talent and look-wise. Moon Chae Won as always will show her great acting. I like lee jin wook in Nine and he was awesome in it. But suddenly kim kang woo turn up and i feel a bit worried if KKW would stole LJW thunder in Good Bye Mr. Black. I knew it already KKW has acting chop and used to be lead male. However, KKW got a lot of evil flare so much from him so he should be good in antagonist role. LJW on the other hand has that kind of his acting style but that is what make him unique. Based on the writer, i feel really nervous. I hope she didnt written a script like missing you because it was so much melodrama, disturbing and heartwrenching. I do hope she pull off something like Can you hear my heart+stairway to heaven in this drama. Thus, it would be sometimes heartwarming, melodrama but addicting.

Woaahhhh!!! this drama seems to gather all of my favorite actors :) I am not worried about a little but writing worries me :( . I agree Kim Kang Woo can act the lead very well but he will be really great as bad guy too. Strong villain makes a strong hero, so I have no complaints :)

i already in when they cast lee jin wook, kim kang woo addition just make it more promising . i like lee jin wook first in nine the the three musketeers then i watch many of his drama n like it now he's one of my favorite actor, spy myung wol is his only drama that i can't finish, that was bad drama for me

Oooh it would be great to see Kim Kang Woo in this drama. The only time I've seen him act was in Missing Noir M and I liked it. There were times when I wasn't sure if he was a good guy or if he was going to turn bad. I could definitely see him playing the antagonist this time.

I still have a crush on Kim Kang-woo as the villain in Story of a Man. That show was all about him.

...Buuut I'm not sure how I feel about the writer for this one. Missing You is my least favorite drama ever. In fact, it was so comically awful , it ruined my experience of kdramas. Well I haven't watched any of her other dramas but I saw that Thundie gave Can you Hear My Heart a 10.

Aigoo ... Too much complaints. My head hurts.

I love moon chae won and really like Kim kang woo but the other two?im really skeptical of how well they'll deliver their roles..song jae rim is not a good actor at all and Lee Jin wook is soo meh, but I suppose since his character is supposed to be noble and naive like the lead character from monte Cristo they chose him since he fits that image..I'm just not confident he'll be able to properly display the character's complexities well when he turns to vengance later on..and not really feeling him with moon chae won to be honest..I can come up with ten actors on top of my head who would be a better choice..LOL he must've begged the PD's to cast him in this to make up for the train wreck that was his last drama.

this remind me of Story of A man...
kkw as evil-chaebol, lead male character taking revenge, cheerful female char, etc...

all those looking-down-comments for ljw, I just hope you guys wont eat your own words later...

When I watched the headine, I was like "Kim Kang Woo? I've heard that name somewhere." Then JB pointed out that he was in Missing Noir M and it refreshed my memory on how I loved that drama so so so much I prayed for a season 2, and now I think I'm hooked to this drama because of him. I have nothing against LJW and MCW, Ilike them okay but KKW, I've watched only one drama of his and I'm officially rooting for him now. Good or evil characters, I'm just gonna root for him. Because he doesn't need a co-actor to have a chemistry have, he naturally has the chemistry with the screen. Lol. I sound like a fangirl, do I?

I think he's a TERRIFIC actor but have not been able to watch his recent works, er dramas.

PSSSH!!! I PREFER HIM OVER LEE JIN WOOK!

Ouch--it hurts to see so little support for LJW :/ I, too, was very disappointed with his last drama and only finished it because I love both main actors. However, I've seen his other work and he is pretty good, so I am looking forward to this drama. The failure of TTWWNIL cannot be put entirely on him and the rest of the cast. LJW, fighting!!

I agree that that KKW has the acting chops to play both the lead(compared to LJW) and the villain but I think he'd be more fabulous if he plays the villain role.
Now..with LJW: Ugh! Where are all this hates coming from? I have to agree with one of the comments stating that maybe these haters are "some" MCW's fans who can't accept the fact that it's not their favorite oppa who'll play the main lead. Don't get me wrong, I love MCW, but sometimes her fans are too much. If MCW is such a great actress just like what her fans claim, she'll do great in this one no matter who her partner is.

Both Lee Jin Wook and Kim Kang Woo have shown their best performance in Nine and Missing Noir M respectively. Moon chae won and Song Jae Rim are not bad either... overall I like the line up. It depends on the writer too, can he/she bring their best to the drama? Please don't dissappoit us.

Thanks JB for appreciating the charm on lee jin wook. Can the non fans of lee jin wook stop dropping comments here about not liking him? Are u guys going to do this for every post about Mr Black and being sour grapes since he got to act along moon chae won? If u dont like him in this role then just skip this post and this drama. There are many dramas to watch, you dont have to be recirculating your hate here.

For those who never watch NINE or TTWWNIL (entire show), what makes you to drop hates and mean comments on Lee Jin Uk? Please be considerate. You have your favorite and I am sure you do not want your favorite to be insulted by others, so are we, the supporters of LJU.

Lee Jin Uk is a excellent actor and he won the Drama Star(Male) Awards at ‘Mnet 20’s Choice Awards 2013’ for his performance in NINE. Most of the people who watched NINE should know how good his acting is. I love him because of NINE. He always did good job in The Three Musketeers and TTWWNIL (even the script is not good)

All those who support Lee Jin Uk, let’s continue to support him and wish this time the script can be done better and bring out the best of the cast!

I will watch this becoz of Lee,Jin Wook！
He is alwaysy nbr 1 idol！
The way he acts and read the dialogue are really unique,love him much , he is a great actor, he deserved as male lead in GMB！

I love Lee Jin Wook the best among all of the K actors, his acting is really impressive especially for the sad scenes, awesome！！!
Good job, LJW！ Gbu！from ur fan in Phils.

LEE JIN WOOK ！！！LOVE YOU ,OPPPPAAAAAAA......^_-

I will watch for LJW！Love him in every way ;-)

I will love these both leads LJW-MCW,,,FULLY SUPPORT AND FIGHTING！AZA！AZA！

So glad to know LJW-MCW are the leads for this drama ,they both are perfect and great！ fully support and cannot wait its premiere :-) Wush you all the best！ fighting！

Hoorrayyyy！！！+10000:-D

Love LJW & MCW, also SJR ,KKW, Love all the casts of this drama, fully anticipate this one, fighting!!!!

I hv been waiting for GOODBYE MR.BLACK ！