Kim Kang-woo totes a gun at sea for Goodbye Mr. Black
by javabeans
As far as friends-turned-enemies goes, I have to say Goodbye Mr. Black did a good job casting Kim Kang-woo against Lee Jin-wook; both have a screen charisma that can veer intense, both have strong auras, and both look pretty fierce wielding firearms. Do these stills make sense with the story I know thus far? Do I know why he’s got a gun on a boat? Do I care?
In the melo-revenge drama, hero Lee Jin-wook is wronged by his friend and comes back with a new name and plans of payback. Kim Kang-woo plays the CEO of a resort, which is owned by a chaebol group. He’s newly minted chaebol (so, not one of those with a multigenerational power structure and succession line) who believes in the concept of noblesse oblige, and that the wealthy are obliged to treat the less fortunate with generosity.
The character’s got the good looks and smart brains, but he’s also described as a “sad person hiding pain and greed behind his perfect facade.” Is he sad because he betrayed his buddy Lee Jin-wook? Or is that where the greed comes in? In any case, I like Kim Kang-woo playing the nice guy, but I love him being the villain, so I am looking forward to this revengey face-off.
Goodbye Mr. Black premieres on Wednesday, March 16, on MBC.
Via TV Daily
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1 Lacey
February 23, 2016 at 6:06 AM
One word: YUM
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2 Sandra
February 23, 2016 at 6:09 AM
How I wish he is the Mr. Black instead of Lee Jin Wook. *just saying
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houstontwin
February 23, 2016 at 6:28 AM
Me too!
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Chris
February 23, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Me three..!!
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Diana
February 23, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Me Four...!!!!
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Alessar
February 23, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Fifth. He made Hyundae Lovers sorta watchable.
paroles
February 23, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Exactly what I think too. He looks goddamned fine in those stills.
Diana
February 23, 2016 at 8:30 AM
just looking at him holding a gun.. i thought he is the Mr. Black,
He is so Hot and Cold and he has the charisma...
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August
February 23, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Wishing Kim Kang-woo was the lead...Me six!
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Cafe
February 23, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Yes!!!! He would be perfect!!
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Linda Palapala
February 23, 2016 at 9:26 AM
Not me. I love the cast the way it is, two of my favorite actors in the same drama. Perfectly satisfied.
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Kgrl
February 23, 2016 at 1:42 PM
I have positive opinions of the entire cast, and even if there are ppl I really don't have an opinion about, I'm giving all of them the benefit of the doubt.
The preview is short, but I'm still super excited to see this production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpQz9GVdcFA
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crazyahjummafan
February 23, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Me too!
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3 rinoak
February 23, 2016 at 6:25 AM
I am looking forward to this SO MUCH!!! I want to watch it NOW!!!
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4 growingbeautifully
February 23, 2016 at 6:27 AM
Kim Kang Woo was compelling in Missing Noir M. Not to mention that he looks hot both when playing a good guy and a bad! I'm glad to see him again.
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5 Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 6:33 AM
I still don't get how Kim Kang-woo - who is basically awesome, charismatic and charming in everything ever - can be second billed to someone as ridiculously bland as Lee Jin-wook. Then again, these days villains have really been stealing the show and it's really likely to happen here as well.
I'm still waiting for Moon Chae-won's stills. Hop to it, show!
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Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 7:38 AM
He is technically good and he shines more as a solid 2nd lead to be honest. I'd be asking for a lot more from lead actors. He might steal this but we'll see.
Film actors like Oh Dal-Su, Jo Jin-woong, Yoo Hae-jin etc are the solid 2nd leads of Chungmuro. I prefer them as 2nd lead because they can handle their role well against the more talented Song Kang Ho, Choi Min Shik, Ha Jung Woo etc.
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Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 8:28 AM
He's fantastic and solid in whatever role. The difference between your examples is that while Song Kang-ho, Choi Min-shik and Ha Jung-woo is more talented than those actors, I don't think Lee Jin-wook is more talented than Kim Kang-woo.
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Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 8:43 AM
I just didn't think it was necessary to mentioned it beside it's just a personal opinion. Lee Jin-wook might surprise us and I'll have to eat my words.
I haven't seen Kim Kang-woo lead a drama before to conclude that he is a solid lead.
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Diana
February 23, 2016 at 8:57 AM
He rarely do drama,
His latest drama is Missing Noir M, just watch it, ^_^
another one, The Slingshot,..
Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 8:58 AM
Its not necessary to mention... what? I'm confused on what you mean. But yes, its a personal opinion (all comments here are, and we should all be expressing them because thats what the purpose of a comments section). Anyway, LJW has yet to surprise in his umpteenth drama role, so mehhhhhh.
As for Kim Kang-woo, I'm assuming you haven't see Golden Cross or Missing Noir M. He's solid as the word can get in my books.
Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 11:18 AM
@Diana
I've seen him in Story of a Man and I thought he was pretty good in it. I purposely skipped Missing Nor M to watch Kim Moo-yul in My Beautiful Bride out of preference for the writers and lead actor.
@Mandy
I think it's obvious that some of us would prefer him over the main lead. I don't see the need to keep saying it.
You assumption is right. I've haven't seen Golden Cross although I tried it for Jung Bo-Suk and Uhm Ki-Joon. I dropped it after 2eps which basically means I might watch it later like Signal.
I like Kim Kang-woo a lot but not enough to follow his work like I do with some actors.
Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 11:37 AM
*Your*
Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 11:51 AM
If people stopped expressing their opinion on casting choices just because its 'obvious', half of DB's comments wouldn't exist. I honestly don't see the need to stop saying I'd prefer Guy 2 over Guy 1. But particularly because its the first time I've even commented regarding this, its not even like I'm repeating myself.
Anyway, I wouldn't call myself a fan either but because I've seen most of KKW's work for one reason or another, I can say he's definitely capable of headlining a drama.
Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 4:50 PM
I meant that I didn't need to state the obvious. I tend to say the same thing over and over and it can be very annoying. I know it's confusing but it wasn't directed at you.
DramaPanda
February 23, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Lee Jin Wook isn't bland tho...
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Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Lee Jin-wook is bland tho...
If he wasn't to me, I wouldn't be saying it. Duh.
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DramaPanda
February 23, 2016 at 10:04 AM
SUCH aggression. Nice.....
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Mandy
February 23, 2016 at 10:14 AM
I'm glad you think so. *rolls eyes*
6 ET
February 23, 2016 at 6:41 AM
Finally a man who looks good holding a gun!
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Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 6:43 AM
AMEN! I could watch this just for him alone lol.
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Diana
February 23, 2016 at 8:17 AM
+10000000000000
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7 bips99
February 23, 2016 at 6:55 AM
I adore him. looking good here .
Is he playing the villain/ antagonist ? He does this i-am-better-than-you-losers but still vulnerable look so well ... i'll be rooting for him !!
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8 Four
February 23, 2016 at 7:03 AM
I don't know why but I love him instead of lee jin wook. And I'm still waiting for moon chae won and song jae rim ' stills.
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mary
February 23, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Me. Also waiting. :3
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blueribbon
February 23, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Of course you are Mary :)
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 23, 2016 at 6:14 PM
Will Song Jae Rim holding a gun too? ;) Just imagine he will be hot if he is holding gun too. kkk
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9 shinmudejuve
February 23, 2016 at 7:26 AM
Kim. Kang. Woo.
Ugh. He looks as HOT as in Missing Noir M.
If it's him vs Lee Jinwook, I'll have another villain crush.
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10 Nathan
February 23, 2016 at 7:28 AM
I like him much more than the hero... I'm suffering second lead syndrome even before watching it, ottoke?
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11 Nthrprtn
February 23, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Saw him in Missing Noir M and I have to agree about the screen charisma bit! Hope he has lots of screen time here. Definitely going to tune in for him and Song Jae Rim (ambivalent about Lee jin wook).
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12 Diana
February 23, 2016 at 8:25 AM
just look at him holding a gun like that,,.. and i think he is the Mr. Black,
I went crazy over him after watching Missing Noir,.. Uhh He is so Hot and Cold at the same time, he has real man aura,..
If there is a reason for me to watch this drama, it's only because of Kim Kang Woo,..
*just my little wish, i hope Missing Noir M will have it's 2nd season...
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13 ET
February 23, 2016 at 8:45 AM
As much as I am excited about this drama, it will be tough for it to compete against the other two especially DotS. The fact that it starts 3 weeks later is a disadvantage. DotS has more hallyu power and even if the writing is bad, people will be tuning in for Song Hye Gyo, Song Joong Ki and Onew. I am not dismissing Moon Chae Won, Kim Kang Woo and Lee Jin Wook. IMO, they are the better team in terms of acting. Will this ratings battle be like that between Secret and Heirs?
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genkibaka
February 23, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Yeah .... I'm worried.
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Kayla
February 23, 2016 at 9:28 AM
Yah unless DOTS bombs big time I can see this being like a Secret v. Heirs situation. GBMB ratings may suffer but then pick up into high gear when DOTS ends just like how Heirs did after Secret ended.
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Kiara
February 23, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Song Joong Ki is on auto follow although I don't care much for the writer.
I love Moon too so it's worth checking out both.
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 23, 2016 at 6:16 PM
We can only pray that the amount of knetz turn on tv will be larger so at least the rating will at least be 10% for each drama. We cannot hope much, i guess.
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14 kororo
February 23, 2016 at 9:22 AM
Gosh he looks hot ! *giggles*
I hope we can get a missing noir M season 2.
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15 PatientlyWaitingForGMB
February 23, 2016 at 10:27 AM
I can see why others wishes KKW to be the lead instead of LJW coz basing on that stills alone I can already feel the tension he's about to bring in this drama... However, I don't think LJW is bland and I personally think Black's role fits perfectly to LJW. The intensity on KKW's eyes fits more on a villain role.. Before somebody reacts...let me just say that it's just my personal opinion..=)
As for the ratings battle, as much as I love all the casts in GMB, I don't think it's gonna win over DoTS..even if it happens that the latter got a crappy writing. The powerhouse casts of DOTS is a force to reckon with plus the hype on that pre-prod.. All I can hope now for GMB is that they'd have a good script.
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16 Bluemoon
February 23, 2016 at 10:58 AM
He's so handsome. What
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17 toodles
February 23, 2016 at 11:01 AM
If you want to see Kim Kang Woo in a rom/com, check out Haeundae Lovers on Viki. Its a lot of fun! He manages to squeeze all that sexy intensity into a comedy. He may be accused of being a little over the top in his portrayal but I think he's great as an ambitious loner prosecutor with amnesia who falls for the daughter of an ex-ganster.
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18 Michelle
February 23, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Kim Kang Woo is a SEXY BEAST in that still.
And his acting is incredibly solid.
As for Lee Jin Wook, I think he'll play the disillusioned good guy role quite well. His intense gazes are quite nice haha.
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19 Eny
February 23, 2016 at 2:26 PM
I will watch this drama for lee jin wook n the story, i thinkkim kang woo really fit villain role, n lee jin wook fit the description of mr mr black, people complaint about kim kang woo should be the lead, go on ....nothing will change, i like the cast the way it is
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20 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 23, 2016 at 6:21 PM
I just love all the guys!
waittt... Yoo In Young will be here too, right? ;) awesome.
I just hope Moon Chae Won is not only a filler. But I believe MCW has good eyes in picking a drama. ;)
I hope all drama will do well. I will definitely watch Come Back Ahjussi first. Will follow DOTS and GBMB after several episodes. All looks good~ ;)
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21 crazedlu
February 23, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Smolder.
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22 winda s.
February 24, 2016 at 7:41 AM
hi , I am really waiting for GMB ,will watch it becoz of my superstar Lee Jin Wook in ;-) He is a good actor with emotive eyes and can portray his character greatly, love his acting！
Kim Kang Woo is good actor as well, but Lee Jin Wook is not bland at all, he is so expressive tho...！
Fighting to all rhe casts ！ And hopefully the writer made it good storyline，tks.
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23 Maureen Lin
February 24, 2016 at 7:47 AM
omaigad！！！ Lee Jin Wook and Moon Chae Won , both are my fav actors , I AM SO,EXCITEDDDD(ˉ﹃ˉ)
I luv Kim Kang Woo in Golden Cross , but I think Lee Jin Wook still the most suitable one for the character as Mr.Black.
Kim Kang Woo is perfect for the role as antagonist , his gaze and aura really portray it well, while Lee Jin Wook's expression never can be bad boy aura :-D
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24 Kiongna
February 24, 2016 at 5:42 PM
I am SURE I am going to FALL for ZE VILLAIN Kim Kang Woo! OMOOOOO thinking of falling for the VILLAIN even before the drama starts!
WHEY WHEY WHEY.....flashback .... Emperor of the Sea syndrome begins again.... Song Il Gook U la la
*sighs* getting ready for conflicting emotions boo hoo will be a tiring but exhilarating journey - bring it ON!
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