Goodbye Mr. Black teases revenge and romance

67 March 10, 2016March 10, 2016

by girlfriday

I could use something dark and thrilling right about now, so I’m looking forward to the premiere of Goodbye Mr. Black next week. The new Wednesday-Thursday drama on MBC is a revenge tale about a man wronged by his best friend, and features a sweet romance that leaves our hero conflicted about his priorities. Can’t a guy be a lover and an avenger at the same time? I suppose if revenge were that easy it wouldn’t be drama-worthy.

The posters aren’t anything special conceptually, but I am excited about this cast. Lee Jin-wook (The Time I’ve Loved You) stars as a once-optimistic naval officer who ends up betrayed by his best friend Kim Kang-woo (Golden Cross), a chaebol heir of a resort group who takes the hero’s fiancée and frames him for a crime.

Moon Chae-won (Good Doctor) is a woman he meets in Thailand, and though they get off to a rocky start when he accuses her of being a pickpocket, she quickly develops a crush on the man who seems to always show up when she’s in trouble. In the first teaser, she worries that he’ll get hurt by her side, but he says he won’t let her go at it alone and takes her by the hand. Lee Jin-wook: “Even if I’m late, I’ll be there. You can wait, right?”

In the second teaser, Moon Chae-won says that if they’re living in hiding, they’ll need to change their names: “You’re Black, and I’m Swan.” But separation looms for the couple, because Lee Jin-wook keeps saying things like, “Remember my face. No matter where you are, I’ll come find you.” In the end, he hugs her and says, “I miss you a lot.”

The premise tells us that she’ll become a part of his new identity as his fake wife Kim Swan, when he returns to Korea to begin his revenge on Kim Kang-woo. They’re pretty adorable already in the teasers, which bodes well for the love side of the equation. As for the revenge, I don’t think there’s any worry about Lee Jin-wook and Kim Kang-woo bringing out the big guns for their bromance gone wrong.

Song Jae-rim co-stars as the editor of an internet news site, and Yoo In-young plays Kim Kang-woo’s wife and Lee Jin-wook’s first love. Goodbye Mr. Black premieres next Wednesday, March 16.

Via Chosun

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1 Diana

March 10, 2016 at 8:15 AM

oh my goddd,..
whenever i see Kim Kang Woo holding the gun, ..
i can't wait to watch this drama,..

I really need to watch Pied Piper right now, but i can't find it anywhere, Hope Goodbye Mr. Black will be subbed fast later.

Fighting Goodbye Mr. Black!!!

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NiaIpeh

March 10, 2016 at 8:44 AM

Seems people are lazy to sub PP because no eye candy oppa/flower boy. No popular casts for them. While for GMB, I believe it will be subbed less than 24hours

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mimi

March 10, 2016 at 9:12 AM

hhhh +100

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james94131

March 10, 2016 at 12:00 PM

Viki is not subbing PP because Viki cannot get license from tvN, not because of eye candy. PP is produced by tvN which gave DF exclusive license for tvN shows for several years.

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mary

March 10, 2016 at 6:04 PM

Thank you for explaining this. Subbing is already difficult enough without having to deal with unjust accusations.

Besides, it's the subber's choice what show they want to work on first. I know it's frustrating when your show is not subbed by those "shallow kyaagirls" but those volunteer subbers are the ones who actually do something (learn a language and sub shows) whereas we only wait for their hard work.

As for DF, it's a business, unfortunately. They can choose what they want to sub first. If you really hate them, take your money elsewhere to send them a message, "I don't like your actions as a company". Maybe if enough people do it, something will change.

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mary

March 10, 2016 at 6:05 PM

BTW the latter part of my comment isn't directed at you in particular, james.

⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

March 10, 2016 at 8:31 PM

Tq for explaining this. Hope more ppl will aware of this.

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NiaIpeh

March 10, 2016 at 9:24 PM

I know I know tvN dramas license are for DF only. It's just that this drama doesn't gain much interest from I-viewers which I think is the reason why the sub will be not as fast as the other dramas that gain many I-viewers interest.

And yeah in the end it's the subber choice after all to sub the one that becomes their priority. I have no right to complain muahahaha

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Diana

March 10, 2016 at 5:36 PM

@Sol wahhh,..

cinchaaaaaaa???

i will thanks dramagod if they sub it,.

is eye candy oppa still number one currency in dramaland?

@james 94131 is that true?

but why DF didn't sub it as fast as other drama? :D :D :D

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Delurker

March 10, 2016 at 11:14 AM

Subscene.com has English subtitles for Pied Piper, though apparently from Chinese; If the need is that bad, and you are willing to suffer through automatic translation... :)

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Diana

March 10, 2016 at 5:38 PM

it's not that bad @delurker,...

i will wait for pp to be subbed patiently,..

nomu nomu patiently ^_^

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2 melin

March 10, 2016 at 8:29 AM

Mmmmmm, white uniform... so pretty....

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melin

March 10, 2016 at 8:31 AM

Really excited for the show, just temporarily distracted!

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crazyahjummafan

March 12, 2016 at 6:55 AM

You and me! I'm excited for the drama too. Love Lee Jin Wook and Moon Chae Won.

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3 Lilly

March 10, 2016 at 8:33 AM

OMGGGGGG! Can next week come any slower?! The only drama I've been anticipating! Can't wait for it. I've missed MCW soooooooo much! So excited for it to air!!!!!

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4 bips99

March 10, 2016 at 8:36 AM

Why is there so much useless romance and so little KKW ? I am just going to watch this for him

.... This looks neither like a high action thriller nor a battle of wits kind of revenge show. What terrible teasers!

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5 Mandy

March 10, 2016 at 8:41 AM

Lol, I'm such a huge sap for such dialogues - I'll protect you, I'll come for you, wait for me, etc. I suppose they are cheesy, but they always manage to get me.

Those posters are fugly though. Urgh, creativity in the trash bin. They couldn't have made it worse even if they tried.

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paroles

March 10, 2016 at 9:44 AM

I agree. The posters are horrible. It has a sort of dark vibe, but with a rom-com like logo. Weird. The first two are the worst though. Someone should just photoshop it and make them individual posters. They look way better (though very plain) if you'll just cover MCW's face in the first, and LJW's in the second.

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tata

March 10, 2016 at 6:18 PM

Fugly and foggy? Haha twilight feels. :))

But I'm still excited for this dramaaaa.

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6 Eny

March 10, 2016 at 8:42 AM

The poster reminds me to other drama, nothing new but i like the poster with kkw n ljw , it seem better but never ming as long i like the story n the cast, come faster

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7 jcw_mesmerizing eyes

March 10, 2016 at 8:45 AM

Let me be shallow here.. that 2nd poster with the 2 male leads is a hot! :) The 2 hot guys, stylish clothing, striking pose, lighting of the poster is all gorgeous!

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8 twinkle

March 10, 2016 at 8:46 AM

the 4th poster gives the twilight feels

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genuinecity

March 10, 2016 at 10:20 AM

Lol, YES! That's exactly what came to my mind when I saw it, too. Ahaha.

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9 Chiisan

March 10, 2016 at 8:48 AM

I love Lee Jinwook! Maybe this is finally the drama where I will be able to warm up to Moon Chaewon? ?

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10 NiaIpeh

March 10, 2016 at 8:49 AM

Well the posters are so boring.
Will try watch this.. Kinda like MCW :)

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11 Sour Grapes

March 10, 2016 at 8:58 AM

"Lee Jin-wook stars as a once-optimistic naval officer who ends up betrayed by his best friend Kim Kang-woo , a chaebol heir of a resort group who takes the hero’s fiancée and frames him for a crime."

- So basically a Count of Monte-Cristo set up in modern Korea

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Irochka

March 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM

That was my first thought as well! Though no complaints from me there...that was one of the books I actually enjoyed reading in school! Always find revenge dramas very satisfying (especially when they're not 100+ episodes long).

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evergreen

March 10, 2016 at 9:35 AM

The manhwa this is based on was also based on Count of Monte Cristo :)

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12 astromantic

March 10, 2016 at 9:05 AM

RIP Yoo In-young's chic short hair :(

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genuinecity

March 10, 2016 at 12:35 PM

Yeah! I loved her hair in Mask--it was fab, while poor thing got stuck w/ AWFUL hair in Venus. I'm pretty sure the new 'do she's sporting here is mostly extensions, but it works.

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Jang JJ XD

March 11, 2016 at 5:37 AM

Exactly! Her previous hairs in YFAS & Mask were her trademark but not in OMV. I think new hairdo looks good too.

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13 kuromitsu

March 10, 2016 at 9:12 AM

Oh, Yoo In-Young, it's you again. I see Moon Chae-Won is the next A-Lister whose character you're set to be cruel to. Man, is she getting typecast, but there's hope.

In fairness, I'm looking forward to the sexy anatgonistic chemistry she has with Lee Jin-Wook. There was loads of that in Three Musketeers, which coincidentally is also Dumas-based.

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14 salmon poke

March 10, 2016 at 9:41 AM

Yoo In Young in long hair and Moon Chae Won in short hair?! Woohoo love the change-up!! Hopefully the drama can ease up on the evil second female lead trope and give the female leads some depth too. <3

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15 dramamama

March 10, 2016 at 9:41 AM

It is unfortunate that this show will go against Descendants. However since I find Descendants too cheesy for my taste I'll give this one a try,

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Diana

March 10, 2016 at 5:41 PM

+ 1000000

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tata

March 10, 2016 at 6:20 PM

+ 1000000 I second lol

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

March 10, 2016 at 8:35 PM

Battle between SJK and MCW? kkk.

But i do think this drama sounds good to me. And glad that between these two drama, there is Comeback Ahjusshi which can make us laugh. ;D

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16 iamdeb

March 10, 2016 at 9:43 AM

I'll just admire LJW's amazing bone structure and manage my expectations for this drama. Please don't run out of plot by the 13th episode writer! You have a good premise going...

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KaySee

March 10, 2016 at 9:34 PM

"LJW's amazing bone structure" - yes, can't agree more. Same with Yoo Jin Gu grown-up version. Or the latest hottie, Ryu Jun Yeol.

I have always wondered why the Kdramaland aesthetic of 'flower boys', who have weak cheek bones, no jaw lines (or V-shaped jaws!) and plastic-surgeried noses, which make them very effeminate. This is especially the case with idols-turn-actors. As time goes by, when those boys age, they look totally weird!

Man should be man, man!

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17 Trinity 🍆

March 10, 2016 at 10:02 AM

I am SO excited for this show! I love the Count of Monte Cristo and revenge stories like that. And I also love the casting. Hopefully this turns out well!

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

March 10, 2016 at 8:35 PM

revenge stories if falls under the right actors can be the best thing ever.

I am a sucker for revenge drama ;p

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18 jules

March 10, 2016 at 10:13 AM

I'm most reminded of Cain and Abel, honestly - maybe it's the romance angle? - which is a drama I enjoyed (for the most part), so for me it's not a bad comparison at all.

And I love these leads and the Count of Monte Cristo, so yay! Can't wait for next week!

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19 genuinecity

March 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM

Ooh, this sounds good! I'm liking the new identities and fake marriage setup!

Ha, I couldn't help but be snarky after reading Lee Jin-wook's line, “Even if I’m late, I’ll be there. You can wait, right?” because um, idk about Moon Chae-won, but I'd probably DIE from waiting because I have like, zero fight skills.

Anyways, revenge plot sounds intriguing and fake-turned-real romance sounds sweet. Yippie! Also, where is Yoo In-young's fiece, chic short hair? I guess hairstyle changes for our ladies!

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20 Amy

March 10, 2016 at 10:50 AM

im pretty confused abt whom to root for...........i really like lee jin wook.......he has got killer eyes. but recently i watched missing noir and golden cross........omo omo.......Kim kang woo is soo hot. i was literally swooning....his smile is captivating

so im dissapointed that he is in an evil role, hope he will soon come back to lead roles..

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21 john

March 10, 2016 at 11:28 AM

Ready for action/revenge as Signal ends this week. Big shoes to fill there. Something like My Beautiful Banker, er, Bride would be fine.

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22 mary

March 10, 2016 at 11:52 AM

Oppar is wearing a bathrobe. Why?????? For easy access during shower scenes?

And those posters quality are ;____;

The cast can do no wrong though. ♥ them all! Let's hope the script is okay too.

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23 Hobak

March 10, 2016 at 12:09 PM

At first I didn't like it, but I am really warming up to MCW's haircut. She looks absolutely adorable!
I'm not a fan of the posters, but I adore the cast and here's hoping that this drama can find success even against DOTs.

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24 ObsessiveCompulsive

March 10, 2016 at 12:16 PM

Kim Kang Woo is so fine. The eye candy is strong in this drama. i don't know how i feel about MCW's hair cut though it'll take some time seeing her play somewhat of a tom boyish role.

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25 Miky

March 10, 2016 at 12:24 PM

The lead guys look amazing,still not found of Moon Chae Won short hair,liked her better with her long hair,don't think short suits her that much but that's my view..Gonna watch it and hope to be plesantly suprised,hope the plot will be good even more now that Signal it's ending,not gonna have a favorite drama to watch,aish...

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26 Cocoboo

March 10, 2016 at 12:51 PM

I'm in the mood for a thrilling drama too. So excited for this!

Kim Kang Woo impressed me in the first drama I saw him in.... Missing Noir M. He is good at being shady.

The posters are boring. Only the last one with the bg scene looks interesting.

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zie

March 10, 2016 at 10:02 PM

u have to see him in a man's story

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27 alpha

March 10, 2016 at 2:22 PM

I am a huge Moon Chae Won fan but this posters are not hyping me up at all. Is this drama following One more happy ending? Considering how DOTS and Come back mister have already set a step in ratings, will this drama manage to make any mark?

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28 Ai Sky

March 10, 2016 at 3:33 PM

I like the posters... remind me of Nice Guy posters. Can't wait to watch this drama. Still worrying about the competitors, but sure Moon Chae Won never fail me.
I will enjoy revenge in pleasure for this drama...

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29 Just passing by

March 10, 2016 at 5:58 PM

TBH, as much as I want this drama to win the ratings battle, I don't think GMB stands a chance against DOTS... DOTS has gathered all those kyaahhh girls all over the world to scream over SJK's abs and charms..lol! Well I can't blame them either, that's how our world works. But story wise, I find DOTS pretty empty, it has a nice cinematography and beautiful visuals but nothing really worth interesting inside, oh well, since GMB hasn't aired yet, I still don't know if this will be better than DoTS, I'm just basing everything on the synopsis and character descriptions alone, plus I love all the casts.

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Diana

March 10, 2016 at 7:34 PM

Totally agree with you @Just passing by ^_^

I am not against DOTS fans, but honestly, the plot/story is not that good,.. but if you just need to watch beautiful people acting, then watch the DOTS :D

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

March 10, 2016 at 8:39 PM

TBh the only good things about DOTS so far are SJK and the romance.

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shalini

March 10, 2016 at 8:58 PM

I honestly agree. It's beautifully shot, but somewhat...lacking in substance? Song Joongki and Jin Gu are honestly the best things about it.

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30 Nathan

March 10, 2016 at 7:22 PM

I'm still not feeling him...

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31 pattsue

March 10, 2016 at 8:28 PM

I'm waiting for KKW ..His acting as a psychotic villain in Story of a Man was top class

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32 nick

March 10, 2016 at 9:30 PM

Woo Hoo! !! Love love the casting.
..Lee Jin Wook, Moon Chae Wan & Kim Kang Woo..Hwaiting ^_*:)) Wednesday come quickly!! Can't wait ...

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33 Matcha Cheese Tea

March 11, 2016 at 12:17 AM

Whoever responsible for that poster needs to be fired, though.

I don't think this drama can top Descendant's of The Sun in terms of ratings, and I'm not a fan of revenge melodramas, but I hope the story delivers. Definitely will be tuning in for Lee Jin Wook! He looks dreamy in that uniform.

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34 cupkate

March 11, 2016 at 12:25 AM

I am so excited for this. Hopefully this will fill the void that Signal will leave.

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35 C.W.

March 11, 2016 at 6:38 AM

may be i can just watch the clips of Jin Goo and Kim Ji Won from DOTS and whole episode of this, if it's better plot-wise.. because i don't have time for both..
please be good, because i really miss Moon Chae Won in dramas..

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36 merrym

March 11, 2016 at 11:46 AM

Yoo In young is one woman who can rock the short hair... Hope Moon Chae won kills it this time. If this drama flops it could axe my faith in anticipating a drama. How long has it been, six months to a year of waiting? Better be worth it drama!!

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37 Bex

March 11, 2016 at 4:12 PM

Sooooooo excited for this I need more revenge/romance dramas in my life, I hope the revenge part of this is good and that he plans it really well like each episode he deals a new blow chipping away at his ex-friends empire.

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38 kanz

March 11, 2016 at 7:22 PM

All black posters for Goodbye Mr.Black eh?
Whoever made these posters need to get fired... so boring and uninspiring.
BUT!
My recent foolproof research actually shows dramas with boring, unimaginative posters end up being great. Ex: I Hear Your Voice, Producers, You From Another Stars, Pinocchio.
While dramas with great, evocative posters end up blergh. Ex: Warm and Cozy, Joseon Gunman, SWWTN

Here's hoping despite the posters, GMB will be great!

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39 farah

March 12, 2016 at 4:21 AM

does it means that black initially is a rich man son but eventually get framed for a murder and loss everything including his fiancee, wealth and everything? I wonder how he gonna get a revenge on someone powerful if he don't have money?

in count of monte cristo he met a man with a treasure so I'm eager to see how black get money to execute his revenge

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