Laughter and tears for She Was Pretty's second leads

53 September 1, 2015September 2, 2015

Laughter and tears for She Was Pretty’s second leads

by girlfriday

Okay, if Siwon is going to be this cute and funny all series long, it might be hard to pick a side in the love triangle. The second teaser for MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama She Was Pretty features second leads Choi Siwon and Go Jun-hee in a similar setup to the first teaser, this time with the couple arguing over what to watch on TV, and Siwon being outed as a closet drama fan.

The new romantic comedy comes from the second PD on Arang and the Magistrate and The King 2 Hearts, and the second writer on High School King of Savvy and High Kick Through the Roof. It stars Hwang Jung-eum as the heroine who goes from being the pretty golden girl in her youth to being an average nobody as an adult, and Park Seo-joon as her secret first love who has the good fortune of going in the reverse direction, from nerdy teen to hot man.

Go Jun-hee is the heroine’s best friend, a hotelier who seems like she has it all together, but can’t manage to make a relationship last. Siwon is the features editor at the fashion magazine where the leads will work, but he’s surprisingly unfashionable and extremely cheeky, especially to the heroine who works there as an intern.

The teaser opens with Go Jun-hee asking Siwon to watch a drama with her, and he flatly refuses, saying, “If you cry and then laugh, you’ll grow hair on your butt!” (It’s an old Korean adage that adults always say to you when you’re a kid.) He wonders why she’d watch that stuff, only to take a peek on his own and bust out laughing and crying. We know a drama convert when we see one!

He comes back to the couch, still insisting that he doesn’t watch dramas, and Go Jun-hee picks up on his red eyes and flaring nostrils. He finally bursts into tears and gets up, revealing a tail on his butt. Hee.

The show’s premise seems pretty one-dimensional, but I like the feel of the teasers and I trust the actors to bring something extra to their characters, to make it a fun contemporary romance. Here’s hoping for big laughs. And tears. And hairy butts?

She Was Pretty follows Scholar Who Walks the Night and premieres September 16.

Via Ten Asia, DongA, TV Report

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1 Fun-Lugha

September 1, 2015 at 8:11 AM

Thank God for King of Dramas and outing Siwonie as a funny man as opposed to Mr serious in all those thrillers- ok that drama sequel that shall not be named!

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August

September 1, 2015 at 8:29 AM

Still to this day, Siwon's garlic kiss in King of Dramas is top 10 in my book.

If it's the franchise I think you're referring to...so far 2 sequels plus a movie right???...I didn't realize that he was in the sequel until just now when you mentioned it. Of course back then when I watched it, I was new to kdramas and still learning names and faces.

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Viki

September 1, 2015 at 9:30 PM

Lol, I remember that! I didn't even have to think back to that scene after reading your comment and I saw the drama while it was airing haha

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2 Sajen

September 1, 2015 at 8:22 AM

I like our leads and Choi Siwon, but I'll probably give this a try mostly because of Go Jun-hee, whom I love. I really wish she would do more.

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dramapotatoe

September 2, 2015 at 4:44 AM

Ditto. She seems to forever be stuck in sidekick mode.

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3 jensredshoes

September 1, 2015 at 8:24 AM

I can barely express how much I'm looking forward to this drama. *Stifles hysterical giggling*

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4 riya

September 1, 2015 at 8:24 AM

Choi SiWon! ♥

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5 jensredshoes

September 1, 2015 at 8:27 AM

@sajen
I agree! I'm looking forward to watching Go JunHee way more than Hwang JungEum. She's so much fun.

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6 Rachel

September 1, 2015 at 8:31 AM

Siwon looking pretty good with that 5 o'clock shadow!

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7 Trinity 🍆

September 1, 2015 at 8:43 AM

Siwon isn't that great in serious or deep roles but he is perfect in these light over-the-top funny characters and I love him in these roles.

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8 SuziQ

September 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM

I'm glad he's back. He was really good in King of Drama. This looks like a funny comedy. Can't wait. One of the few KPOP Idols who can act.

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9 canxi

September 1, 2015 at 9:12 AM

Aww they just make me smile.

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10 Gladys

September 1, 2015 at 9:13 AM

+100. Cannot wait!!!

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11 earthna

September 1, 2015 at 9:29 AM

HAHAHHAHAH Siwon is hilarious! When he was crying and said, "Ah, so that's why." he was so me when I watch dramas. So excited for this. I hope it's good. I'm not feeling the main leads yet but I like the second leads

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12 yayabean

September 1, 2015 at 9:39 AM

That's right! Garlic Kiss Siwon! I love the fact that this man, as fine and sexy as he is, is not afraid to play silly characters. I'm watching this drama just because he is in it.

Doesn't he have a movie with Adrian Brody coming out? Hmmm...

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13 pancchi

September 1, 2015 at 9:40 AM

I want to watch it like now!!
I was so excited last week for this drama to begin this week! *Boom* the scholar is still searching for ways..
Twenty Again and this show gives me good feels, come soon, Show!!

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14 Nox

September 1, 2015 at 9:40 AM

Scholar better to end tomorrow ?

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gem28

September 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

yeah, that show is pretty pointless......hoping this one would do better

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iamdeb

September 1, 2015 at 3:55 PM

Wow, this makes me sad to hear. I remember how excited and how much so many people were looking forward to it before it aired.

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

September 1, 2015 at 9:04 PM

sadly, it wont end tomorrow. we shall wait another two weeks for this to begin :)

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15 mary

September 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM

I see butt jokes.

I'm in! XD

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16 Cocoboo

September 1, 2015 at 10:20 AM

Hehee what a adorkable teaser! I'm excited for this show. All 4 leads are likable to me. :)

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17 redfox

September 1, 2015 at 10:57 AM

oh my gosh, just looking at the still makes me gin like a goof.
thank goodness for Siwon, funny guys are getting so rare you have more hope finding a dwarf in your cupboard. and some people have gotten so literal they dont understand comedy any more. WHY SO SERIOUS?

me who grew up with Louis De Funet and Ervin Abel and looked for then for consolation, can really appreciate comedic talent.

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redfox

September 1, 2015 at 10:57 AM

*grin.

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18 makjangqueen

September 1, 2015 at 11:10 AM

Seeing this I just can't wait for Scholar to end *hides from scholar fans*

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

September 1, 2015 at 9:06 PM

hahaha. i think even some of Scholar fans also want that drama ends faster :D

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19 Boomboompow

September 1, 2015 at 11:19 AM

I am so excited for this show!

I just finished watching this week's Running Man and guess who's coming as guest next week?

Squeeeeeeee!!!

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20 Kiara

September 1, 2015 at 11:35 AM

Siwon makes me laugh. Love him to pieces in Hyangdan. I hope to see him do more rom.com (sageuk-ish) type in the future especially with someone like Seo Ji-Hye.

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Mel

September 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM

Hyang Dan was a Siwon first for me and more so because of JB's intricate recap back in 2007! This man is so hilarious! And seeing him at KCon LA last month with the rest of Super Junior was a huge gift! They blew the audience away! This will be his show before heading to the military and I hope the laughs keep on coming! Fighting!

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21 kororo

September 1, 2015 at 12:02 PM

I think I'm going to like this drama, something light, fun. Perfect for back to Uni time.

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22 Master's sun ?❤️

September 1, 2015 at 1:38 PM

I see my ship fighting second leads I really hope there's a second lead loveline ?❤️❤️ On a side note imagine of Ji Sung and King of Drama leads Anthony Kim made cameos I'd die of happiness ❤️⭐️ I wished they called Hwang Jung Eums character Ahn Yona haha in another life Yona and Oh Ri On will make it haha ??

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redfox

September 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM

or they could go on a boat ride at one point and the captain should be Ji Sung as Perry Park. and HJE could say: "Didn´t we see a "Wanted!" poster fo this guy?"

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23 Rach

September 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM

I'm confused, so is Goo JunHee's character paired with Siwon's character and vice versa or is she gonna fall in love with Park Seo Joon and Siwon with Hwang JungEum?

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24 jessie

September 1, 2015 at 3:06 PM

Go Jun-hee's in this? Now, I'm even more interested in watching. Can't wait!

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25 Drama Lover

September 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM

I wish these 2 were the leads.

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26 sweetsour

September 1, 2015 at 4:29 PM

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27 gadis

September 1, 2015 at 5:59 PM

Oh God, this drama looks super-fun. As long as it's executed well, I'll enjoy every minute.

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28 whitewire

September 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM

An nyong haseyo, Kang Hyun-min sshi.

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29 whitewire

September 1, 2015 at 7:39 PM

Mejusthave to say that second leads are the one who interest me in this drama pitch. Park Seo-joon and Hwang Jung-eum have their own KMHM followers, but their pitch does not interest me at all. Zero. Nada. But Siwon and Go Jun-hee- ohh these second leads sell it alright.

Wishin that these two were the leads. Siiiiigh. The deepest sigh I've had in a long time.

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30 bbstl 🧹

September 1, 2015 at 7:45 PM

*whispering* I know I say the same thing on every post about this show, but I'm hoping for epic BROOOOOMANCE!!!

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31 Small Birdy

September 1, 2015 at 8:51 PM

Choi Siwon is a rare specimen nowadays. Anyone who watched the Chinese We Are In Love with him and Liu Wen will realise that he is a gentleman, he's polite and treats people well. What more can you ask for in this day and age? Also, being a kpop idol on top of that. There's hope that celebrities can use their fame for something useful and not turn into a cliche and go down the path of self indulgence/destruction. Makes you wish there were more like him.

Hope the two years in the military will make him even better, if that's even possible! Mr. Choi Siwon, fighting!

Also, here's wishing this drama will be a good one for all involved. They are all good actors and deserve success.

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32 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

September 1, 2015 at 9:13 PM

i just hope the pairing between Park Seo joon and Hwang Jung-eum is not going to be outshine by the second leads, like the ones in High Society.

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33 Siwon'sArie

September 1, 2015 at 10:41 PM

I love Choi Siwon . . . hopefully he will be an effective second lead..

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34 graey

September 2, 2015 at 4:23 AM

Ugh. No love triangle please. Can we have the two second leads in love? The Master's Sun anyone?

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dramapotatoe

September 2, 2015 at 4:45 AM

Just looking at the teaser, it seems like that's what they're doing though.

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35 Kim JS

September 2, 2015 at 6:08 AM

Wow! Please don't tell rude comments. There's a lot of fans about first leading actress. I know that is impossible everyone loves her. But there is reasonable thing that actress Hwang jung eum takes the leading role. Do you really hope main characters are not going to be outshine by the second leads? Then Drama will be messed up. I love all actors & actresses. And I always belive actress Hwang jung eum' choice & acting ability. I understand others doesn't like Hwang jung eum. That is someone's taste. But drama character casting is PD's intention. No more personal attack please!

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

September 2, 2015 at 7:03 PM

thats what im thinking too.

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Samantha

September 3, 2015 at 1:56 AM

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wat

September 4, 2015 at 12:50 AM

Which comment that is rude? Is liking a second lead rather than the other considered rude?

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36 koalacruz

September 2, 2015 at 8:29 AM

as much as the second leads serve as support, there are times when the chemistry is better and the romantic arc is more interesting that people notice them more. just like in recently concluded high society that a number of fans ache and empathize more with the second leads.

but as bbstl hopes, it will be cute to see bromance in this one, hahahaha. with Si Won and Park Seo-joon doing akward cutesy stuff. I love Seo-Joon's reaction whenever Ji Sung turns into a high schooler in love with oppa in kill me heal me. With Si Won's exaggerated expression like above, that would be great!

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37 ginnie

September 2, 2015 at 8:39 AM

I haven't seen any rude comments so far about the actors. Folks here made some comparisons between the two couples and some prefer the second leads, whereas some like all four actors.

I like Siwon and has seen him in dramas, plus he is so adorable in this clip. Can't help but ship the second leads.

Hopefully the story is good because the premise is so superficial. I wonder if a flimsy premise like this can be interesting for more than a couple episodes....

Keeping a lookout for this one!