Here are alllllllll of your Moon Lovers

165 August 24, 2016August 24, 2016

by javabeans

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo is just about ready to launch, which means in less than a week we’re really looking at Mondays to become Moon-days, what with this drama on SBS and its competitor over on KBS, Moonlight Drawn By Clouds. Which, I guess, isn’t such a random observation considering that’s what Monday means in the first place.

There is just a ridiculous number of people in this cast, some of whom I didn’t even know were in the cast until this very post, which features the drama’s production press conference held on Wednesday, August 24. I know there are something like a bazillion princes in the drama, so the size is a necessity, but I just don’t know how we’re going to get to know everybody in a mere twenty episodes, much less develop them and fall in love with all of them. I’ll sure give it a good try, though.

In any case, I’m just about tapped out for things to say about this drama, so I’ll let the pictures do the talkin’. Thankfully, there are a meeeellion of them.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo will premiere next Monday, August 29.

Here is your drama hero. He’s Lee Jun-ki (Scholar Who Walks the Night, Two Weeks, Arang and the Magistrate), but you probably knew that already. He looks a little thin, and that makes me just want to feed him things.

The lucky time-traveling heroine who finds herself with the affection of a dozen (give or take) princes is played by IU (The Producers, Pretty Man, Dream High), who’s going by her real name for this project, Lee Ji-eun. Though she’ll always just be IU, won’t she?

Kang Haneul (Misaeng, Youths over Flowers in Iceland, Heirs) takes up the second lead position.

The main leads all together:

Hong Jong-hyun (Mama, Dating Agency Cyrano, Jeon Woo-chi, Vampire Idol) takes on his first villain role in the drama, leaving everyone else to play mostly nice guys.

Like Nam Joo-hyuk (Cheese in the Trap, Who Are You—School 2015, Surplus Princess) who looked so different in some of these pictures that I initially thought, “Oh, who’s this new guy I didn’t know about before? Nam… Joo… Hyuk… I think that’s a name I recognize… OH HIM?”

Exo idol Baekhyun looks fresh-faced and innocent, here to take on his first drama role.

Ji-soooooooo (Doctors, Page Turner, Sassy Go Go, Angry Mom)! I’m always wanting more Ji-soo, and these days we’ll be lucky enough to have him on our screens four days a week, what with JTBC’s Fantastic also starting soon.

And here are the boys all together…

Here’s Kang Hanna (Mom, Miss Korea), posing with Kang Haneul and Hong Jong-hyun.

Looks like Girls Generation’s Seohyun (Passionate Love) will be working a loveline with Nam Joo-hyuk…

…while Yoon Sun-woo (Crime Squad, God’s Quiz 1, Miracle in Cell No. 7) pairs off with Ji Ki-joo (Splish Splash Love, Twenty Again).

Here’s Baekyun again, this time with another singer, Z.Hera (Moorim School).

Ajusshi power! It’s Kim Sung-kyun (Answer Me 1988, Answer Me 1994) with Kim San-ho (Rude Miss Young-ae, Monstar).

Once more, with feeling.

Via Donga, Hankyung, Mk.co.kr, Sports Seoul, Ten Asia

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1 bips99

August 24, 2016 at 2:13 AM

I'll vote for LJK and Baekhyun, not for the pretty, but just because they are both wearing proper length pants with socks.

What is this weird Korean actors' obsession with short, tapering pants and no socks ??? I'm so tired of it. Everyone, every single one, follows this weird 'fashion' trend

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darcyM

August 24, 2016 at 2:53 AM

Maybe it's because (if you'll forgive the gross generalisation) Koreans can be a little short. So the fashion choice could be to give the illusion of height. As in, "Wow, he's so tall and his legs are so long, he can't even find trousers to fit him properly!"

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endo

August 24, 2016 at 9:32 AM

Yes in general asians are shorter than people from the west. but Korean actors are 6ft tall on the average.

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bips99

August 24, 2016 at 10:28 AM

Most of korean actors seem tall to me. And that trouser length actually reduces height because it cuts off your leg. some visual mumbo-jumbo my sister explained to me

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The other Kiara

August 25, 2016 at 6:03 AM

Korean male's average height is 5.7 and 5.2 according to a worldwide human average height data.

This male cast (the princes) are mostly at 6ft or over except for 2 of them.

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nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 3:21 AM

Probably they're wearing low cut socks. I wear them a lot. It's comfortable to wear in a hot weather.

I have no problem with their pants length. It gives them illusion of height.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:02 AM

idk if that trouser length is meant to make them look taller, but considering it makes 6'1" and loooong-legged Ji-soo look short-legged, I'd say it's a fail.

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Chelsie

August 24, 2016 at 5:15 AM

I think for Jisoo's case, it's because of his top/jacket that makes him looks shorter. For others, it does has that illusion of height.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:21 AM

In general, I think that style is meant to show off already long legs, it doesn't make short legs look longer since it cuts off the line of the leg.

Though as we saw, the jacket can cancel that out even for someone tall.

nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 5:36 AM

I hate Ji Soo's blazer cutting... and him wearing it buttoned didn't help either.

KompaktneHaare

August 24, 2016 at 12:12 PM

Nah, they just want to show off their pretty ankles.

I am also sure that somebody somewhere in the fashion world has said that wearing trousers in this length with unseen socks is very stylish. So, there's that.

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nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 7:48 PM

I found it very stylish too... I don't understand why people so against this style. But I respect our difference regarding personal preference.

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yayabean

August 24, 2016 at 10:16 PM

I'm all for the ankle peek-a-boo style!

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nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 3:28 AM

Ji Soo is everywhere...

Not that I'm complaining. I can't get enough of him anyway...

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nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 5:26 AM

Oops... This was supposed to be a new comment... my bad

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PBY

August 24, 2016 at 4:28 AM

I've noticed the same trend for women's pants as well. My theory is that ankles are sexy again and need to be displayed :D. You know, like geishas' necks.

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susan

August 24, 2016 at 6:18 AM

That 'weird' fashion trend is spot on! Koreans tend to be more fashion forward than much of the rest of the world. Give it a little time and you'll see it everywhere else as well. Also, it's looks great! So refreshing to see boys take on a fashionable look unlike those fuddie duddies with the wrinkly pants around their ankles. :-)

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bips99

August 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM

lol. I'll agree to koreans being fashion forward. I have never seem men wear so many colors and prints with such flair and confidence before.

The first time i watched a kdrama it was almost like a shock to the system - i'm so used to seeing men wear just blue, black and pastels. but then you get used to it. except 'heirs'. some truly ugly clothes there

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anglvue

August 24, 2016 at 8:48 AM

They all look great. I like the style actually and it can look quite good when paired correctly, i.e. Jisoo's jacket is not a good pairing. I will have to say that Junki looks good but his jacket is too loose. I wish the jacket had been more fitted.

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anglvue

August 24, 2016 at 8:51 AM

And I wanted to add that best dressed for me is Hong Jong Hyun and Nam Joo Hyuk.

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endo

August 24, 2016 at 9:34 AM

I don't understand why korean men's fashion irks you. it's FASHION. Do they have to follow western standards? As an asian, i favored this fashion more. Always put together and neat.

Not because it doesn't suit your taste you can just call it weird. Because if you'll ask me it's NOT. And i love it.

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bips99

August 24, 2016 at 10:25 AM

ummmm ..... i'm an asian too. Where did the western standards come from? And not korean men's fashion as a whole irks me. Just this particular one. I love men in a well tailored suit that falls perfectly especially around the shoe area.

btw, isn't fashion by its very nature subjective ? Its not maths where 2+2 is always 4. Some people like some trend, some people don't. And i can call it weird if it doesn't suit my taste. Its called having an opinion.

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The other Kiara

August 25, 2016 at 6:07 AM

I don't find this current trend attractive at all.

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Amy

August 24, 2016 at 11:02 AM

I call them "Hobbit pants" and I hate them with a burning passion!! They look awful. When I was a kid, they were called "high waters" and it usually meant that your parents either couldn't afford buy new pants for you or they just hadn't gotten around to it yet. It was the ultimate in elementary school shame to have to wear them. Awful pants aside, this is the most beautiful cast I've ever seen!!

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nchoe

August 24, 2016 at 7:56 PM

Hahaha... In my place, whenever there's a boy who wears this kind of trouser he'll be mocked "are your pants scared of worm?"

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Indigo

August 25, 2016 at 2:36 AM

Lol. Yes, Amy, you're absolutely right. Back in the day, they were called "high waters" or "flood pants" and they were often a source of shame and many jokes. That's why it's so strange to see them trending as high fashion these days.

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Yuki

August 24, 2016 at 1:04 PM

I do not think the length of the trousers is the problem, but the cut itself and the (lack of) iron maybe... What's with all these rumpled suits?? These are all very fine looking men given the right outfits :P The only ones that look slick in their suits are Kang Ha Neul, Nam Yoo Hyuk (really nice shirt) and Hong Jong Hyun...the rest are a disaster.
Also, the black&white dress is not the best choice for IU; at least she should have used stronger make-up to compensate for the dark... but ok, I will not complain any more, IU is beautiful as always and I wish all of them lots of success with this drama :D

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2 bips99

August 24, 2016 at 2:16 AM

Ummm .... other than that, i read that LJK lost 33 pounds for this role. 33-freaking-pounds! From where? Apparently the production wanted him to look younger, elfin and have a sharper jaw

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angieya

August 24, 2016 at 3:04 AM

As if his jaw wasn't sharp enough already...or can he use it as a weapon in case he loses his sword? ?

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nerissa777

August 24, 2016 at 3:10 AM

I laughed out reading our comment...'here he comes with his pointy jaw to handle all villains'

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rowanharper

August 24, 2016 at 3:23 AM

Wasn't he like 66kg before? That's around 145lbs.

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Del

August 24, 2016 at 5:39 AM

You guys' comments are super funny. I laughed so much it hurts.

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ZENITH

August 24, 2016 at 3:34 AM

LoL IU should be careful with kissing scenes he might cut her

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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites

August 24, 2016 at 3:39 AM

He could also use his pointy jaw to:

- scrap off all that blood and grime when he's bathing
- unlock stubborn locks on his conquest missions
- jab KHN in the back when he's feeling mean
- hang his mask on when it gets wet

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deathbychocolate

August 24, 2016 at 3:58 AM

Or he can just use it to point direction.

"Where? Oh, that place. Please follow this jawline." ?

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may's world

August 24, 2016 at 6:32 AM

LOL...LOL

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rowanharper

August 24, 2016 at 3:21 AM

Wait... He's like 5'8 (178 cm) so that means he went down to 112lbs! That's seriously not good.

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snifs

August 24, 2016 at 4:09 AM

I agree! It's not healthy! I do not like at all how he looks...
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He was so extremely good looking before with the normal weight. But now he is too skinny for his build ... I am really worried for his health... :(:(:(
The production request to lose 33 pounds is torture! How he did it I have no idea - he did not have overweight to begin with! Most likely he starved for weeks and weeks... :( :(:( Just imagining that puts tears in my eyes ... Fans should object to such extreme demands and treatment of actors by production !
:(
Do K-fans really like this kind of "starved" actor look ???

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:05 AM

178 cm is actually 5'10" so it's even worse, he is too tall to be so underweight!

Now I wonder how he managed to keep his spirits up while filming, I know being hungry/on a diet makes a LOT of people really, really crabby.

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The other Kiara

August 24, 2016 at 12:12 PM

I didn't realize he was only 5 10 because he seems to look taller than that.

I'm a little bit taller than him and I agree with you that he is so underweight especially for a guy.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 12:27 PM

Yeah, 5'10" is a decent height for a guy but if it wasn't for Ji-soo, Hong Jong-hyun and Nam Joo-hyuk towering over him, I wouldn't have realised he was shorter, ha.

And 112 pounds is really slim even for a woman my height (I'm 5'5"). I can't even imagine how skinny he must be irl.

mindy

August 24, 2016 at 5:22 AM

178cm is actually 5'10", so it's even worse!

That is scary for a man of his height. He must have no fat OR muscle. I don't know how he did it but doing it in a healthy way surely was impossible. I'm afraid he just didn't eat. These actors (and idols) need to realize that starving yourself is NOT GOOD. And if the health aspect won't convince them, let me tap into their vain side: it makes them age faster.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:33 AM

it makes them age faster.

I have a sinking feeling he actually likes that, he's mentioned liking the fact that aging made him look manlier and not quite so flower-boyish /sigh.

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Del

August 24, 2016 at 5:47 AM

Problem is that Lee Jun Ki loves his current look and even said that he will try to maintain his current weight as long as possible. I wouldn't mind him losing weight when the role required him to do so just like Hollywood actors did but on the contrary, they regained back their weights eventually. His current look makes him looking more of a flower boy and less masculine coupled with that less flaterring hairstyle (i like his hair pushed back). All and all, i don't like us current look no matter how much i love him. I miss the old healthier Jun Ki.

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rowanharper

August 24, 2016 at 6:04 AM

It's not that I think he looks bad now. He's wearing a suit so it does a good job of masking the severity of his weightless.

But - it's so so unhealthy and a terrible precedent to set for this industry. It shouldn't be okay.

What part of this moon lovers role should required starvation?

inga

August 24, 2016 at 7:18 AM

Me too. I miss the old healthier Lee Jun-ki :(

asdfasdf

August 24, 2016 at 11:34 AM

No, if you look at the script reading he looked a little chubby than he does on screen in other dramas. I think the weight he lost was really what he had gained while he wasn't acting and after the weight loss he's probably just a tad skinnier than average guy right now.

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Cher

August 24, 2016 at 6:45 PM

I think you got the facts wrong,hes down to around 65kg,after he ballooned to 80kg late last year.Both statistics was given by him in his v app and a china interview.So please dont fabricate that

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rowanharper

August 24, 2016 at 7:56 PM

This is a picture from a couple of days ago on his personal Instagram Cher-
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJaAgrEje3_/?taken-by=actor_jg

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Cher

August 24, 2016 at 8:24 PM

Your pic doesnt prove how heavy he is,check his intvw vids n vapp

Cher

August 24, 2016 at 8:30 PM

For ur reference,watch this
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCpihTCSMiD/

harukogirl

August 29, 2016 at 9:36 AM

"ballooned to 80kg"

80k is within normal weight range for 5'10". especially a muscular, athletic guy. "Ballooned" is hardly the word I'd use.

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ijaymia

August 24, 2016 at 2:40 PM

I was just about to comment on how skinny his face looked. Not that it isn't pretty, i just realised that it wasn't this skinny in SWWTN....gah but that face inspires all my elfin fantasies!!!???

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Lin_K

August 24, 2016 at 7:08 PM

He does look like he lost a LOT of weight.

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3 mystique

August 24, 2016 at 2:18 AM

Man that's the whole population of south korea or what :O
Too much handsome and cuteness per unit square.

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kanz

August 24, 2016 at 4:22 AM

Don't worry, SK still have enough pretty people to populate a city..
There's still Hwarang: The Beginning and many many dramas to feature flower boys and girls.

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starandsky

August 24, 2016 at 2:39 PM

Omg! Hwarang! How could I forgot that! >.<

When would it airs?

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4 camillecee

August 24, 2016 at 2:20 AM

So much pretty, I can't handle this

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5 Boba

August 24, 2016 at 2:23 AM

I've been a kdrama fan for a while now but while I had heard of Lee Jun Ki's name, I have never seen any of his dramas! But he just sooo BEAUTIFUL that I think I'll have to marathon some of his shows...I must be crazy, how could I have not seen any of his projects??? Brb...

But this cast is very good looking, I cannot wait for next week to roll around and swoop me in!

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ageha

August 24, 2016 at 6:02 AM

Please watch "Arang & the Magistrate" and "Two Weeks", if nothing else!

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Trinity 🍆

August 24, 2016 at 8:58 AM

I second this! Those are my 2 favorite projects by him!

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FiyaShady

August 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM

Watch Joseon Gunman. And also The King's Clown. Part of the best ever drama/movie done by him

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6 MagMag

August 24, 2016 at 2:24 AM

Not just Moon-days, but for 2 whole moonths there will lots pretty faces on my screen! YAY!

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7 Xxvxx

August 24, 2016 at 2:27 AM

Seohyun looks ethereal! IU looks cute and princessy and Baekhyun looks TINY! Joohyuk looking good in that outfit. Loving Haneul's new cut. We are so blessed to watch this hot mess. Of course, not as lucky as IU ;)

Already ready for Moon-days!

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8 Lilith

August 24, 2016 at 2:30 AM

All the prettiness aside, did Nam Joo Hyuk, Ji Soo and Baekhyun share the same hair stylist or what? XD

Looking forward to next Monday!

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9 Lucy🦋 | Hyun Bins First Love

August 24, 2016 at 2:31 AM

Ji-soooooooooooooo

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stringofpurls

August 24, 2016 at 3:49 AM

All your Ji Soooooooooo are belong to me

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:30 AM

*insert gif of the Finding Nemo seagulls going 'mine?'*

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10 karin

August 24, 2016 at 2:36 AM

I am both so excited and nervous for this drama. If only it's airing on the same slot as Bo Gum, maybe I'd be less nervous about this drama. I am afraid that Descendant of The Sun//Comeback Mister would recurring.

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kanz

August 24, 2016 at 4:31 AM

But MDBC already gained good ratings (8-9%) for KBS and because the two dramas are sageuk anyway I don't think DOTS/CBM kind of competition will happen.
I myself predict SH ratings would be around 10-15%. It could be a hit drama with 20%+ ratings but I think it won't draw as much audience as DOTS or even Doctors.

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Hu

August 24, 2016 at 5:59 AM

I have a strong feeling that it will be a big hit. I also want it to beat Dot so badly.

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lemondoodle

August 24, 2016 at 6:22 AM

Hm, I think it'll do all right. I predict decent ratings for both this and Bogum's drama, but nothing amazing. Monster will also still keeping it's 8-10% audience as well. It's ending soon, and has a loyal following.

There's no way this is beating DotS or even Doctors.

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Na Young

August 24, 2016 at 8:13 AM

I have been quite spot on this year in guessing a drama's performance including DotS (I dont like it but I know it will be a hit because of KES), Doctors, , UF just to name a few. PBG's drama is off to a strong start and I think it will be consistent but somewhat I have a feeling that Scarlet will do very well, better than Doctors. I am not sure if it will surpass DotS, though I hope that it will though most people these days prefer cheesy romance drama than a saeguk with a love story but...t he trailer looks promising and if referrencing on that, yes, this will be a huge hit.

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11 esorual

August 24, 2016 at 2:38 AM

What is with that awful curtain hair that so many of them are sporting????? That hair stylist needs to be banned omg LOL.

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fab

August 24, 2016 at 3:54 AM

They need the hairstylist who did their hair for the Cosmopolitan photoshoot!

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:06 AM

If they were still filming, I'd have assumed they kept it long because they need some natural hair length in addition to the extensions they wear for the drama. But Kang Ha-neul has cropped hair....

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12 silentkecik

August 24, 2016 at 2:44 AM

Lee junki needs more meat than me.

Can't wait to see how jonghyun act as a villain. Muaaahhahaha

And.. Ji sooooooooo

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13 spazmo

August 24, 2016 at 3:03 AM

Lee Jun Ki looks really nice with that hair color...

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14 nerissa777

August 24, 2016 at 3:14 AM

JunKi and IU and as javabeans stated Jisooooo heck I am in...All other casts seems pretty awesome too. And now we have the Mondays battles between two Moons.I love both drama cast , So praying to the Ratings God for showering lots of love for both the dramas.

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15 Inggg

August 24, 2016 at 3:30 AM

Hope it doesn't disappoint!

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16 maquis

August 24, 2016 at 3:35 AM

From the BTS and presscon video, you can definitely feel that Kang Ha Neul adores IU.. He's so touchy lol. Too bad she already has a BF.. They look so good together

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17 elvira

August 24, 2016 at 3:40 AM

Love, love, love to watch the story arch of NJH and Seohyun.
Love their [somewhat] matching outfit.

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youcallitwinter

August 24, 2016 at 4:10 AM

Those outfits are honestly stunning, completely couple outfit goals etc.!

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meowvip

August 24, 2016 at 5:05 AM

I thought I was the only one who noticed! They look gorgeous and seem to have chemistry. I hope both of them can pull through on the acting front too.

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DoubleFault

August 24, 2016 at 9:38 AM

NJH and Seohyun look great. SH looks great from head to toe.

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18 Zah

August 24, 2016 at 3:43 AM

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19 Dakchigo

August 24, 2016 at 3:49 AM

On Moondays, Moonlight Drawn by Clouds and Moon Lovers will also go against Moonster.

*rimshot*

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20 fab

August 24, 2016 at 3:49 AM

Nam Joo-hyuk looks like a wax figure in every picture, in a good way though; he's so beautiful.

So these princes must each have a mother too, I don't think you're done introducing the regular characters yet. :p

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pinkington

August 24, 2016 at 4:41 PM

Several of them have the same mom but in the original only 2 or 3 were a part of the drama.

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21 Chullie

August 24, 2016 at 4:01 AM

Wow..so many stars
And it's shining over the moon

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22 saranga

August 24, 2016 at 4:04 AM

lee jun-ki looks A LOT younger and fresher and handsomer with his weight loss. i really prefer this look, though i do agree that he might look a bit hungry. probably because he's been working extra hard to lose the weight in time.

he'd been looking a bit fuller and more muscular in recent years, and i personally thought it made him look a bit 느끼 and ajusshi-like. he definitely looks better this way.

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23 youcallitwinter

August 24, 2016 at 4:13 AM

This cast is so cute, it's crazy! And they seem to get along well and are constantly fooling around and constantly touching each other, which is just heartwarming because it has so many trendy actors and idols etc. Baekhyun and IU are so short next to this model-esque cast though.

Kang Hanuel legitimately adores IU as far as I can tell, he's always focused on her and just smiling like a dork. Which is <3 And Baekhyun constantly making IU laugh is my aesthetic, sorry not sorry.

I cannot wait for this drama!

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:26 AM

Looking at them, I wonder if Kang Haneul follows the Gong Hyo-jin school of thought when it comes to romantic leads? (she allows herself to have a little bit of a crush on them while she's filming - Audrey Hepburn used to do the same)

Though the pic I really like - idk if it's the angle or something else- is a shot of IU looking at KHN like she's a wee bit smitten herself (he's turned away from the camera). It was on one of the other blogs, forgot which.

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youcallitwinter

August 24, 2016 at 10:45 AM

I didn't know that, how interesting, and it's potentially true for Kang Hanuel! Both Kang Hanuel and Jisoo seem like actors who think a lot about acting in general. Or at least I'm biased and inferred that from the fact that Kang Hanuel's "ideal type"is Jung Yumi and Jisoo follows Xavier Dolan on instagram, lol.

I don't know if I've seen that particular picture, but in general all their pictures (and yes them smiling at each other) is super cute, and both of them look like they genuinely enjoy each other's company, which is just adorable! IU, as far as I've seen, is a pretty awkward person in general, so Hanuel being so close to her is adorable. I'm equally surprised about her and Baekhyun re: the v-app, because they've had no real public interaction, but he seemed to make her laugh often, and they look at each other quite a lot (which may be because I'm biased towards them or also may be because they're the only ones at eye level in a room full of model-esque people lmao.) She also looks really close with all the girls and like she's comfortable with Junki too (the only one I've heard her call 'oppa' till now.) The cast genuinely looks like they had a blast shooting!

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24 kanz

August 24, 2016 at 4:19 AM

I want to send Subway food truck to Lee Jun Ki!
Three footlongs a day will do wonders to gain weight right?

Seriously, he's already thin to begin with, losing 15kg in such short time won't be good to his health, unless he's under dietician/nutrician supervision.

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Lin_K

August 24, 2016 at 7:16 PM

I agree, he needs Subway food trucks!

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25 fayyyy

August 24, 2016 at 4:20 AM

Ha neul,what happened to your hair? While everyone is cheering for jun ki, I am here lamenting on the second lead lol, when does he get to have a drama of his own, :(( .

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kanz

August 24, 2016 at 4:35 AM

I'm with you!!!!!
But Kang Haneul will 'Picnic' with idols right? Although I really really want he won't choose Picnic.

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PBY

August 24, 2016 at 4:39 AM

My first thought was something along the lines of: "W-who and why allowed Lee Jun-ki to look like that? Thankfully I opened this at home and not while walking because I'm pretty sure I would've lost all coordination and crashed into a pole."
My second reaction was to offer a minute of silence in remembrance of Ha-neul's gorgeous hair.

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asdfasdf

August 24, 2016 at 11:37 AM

He's shooting a movie right now in which he's gonna be a prisoner - had to cut his hair for the role

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26 Johann

August 24, 2016 at 4:22 AM

i've been waiting for this for months & finally!!
yahooo! anticipating to watch Ljk again.
other princes are also goodlooking.
its hard to choose between sleep & watching Ljk dramas.
Actually,as always, i actually end up sleeping for 3 hrs or less.
nonetheless, i still feel great.

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27 Anon

August 24, 2016 at 4:25 AM

lee jun ki is too thin...
Nam Joo-hyuk look like lee jung seok at one glance
the rest looking beautiful as well

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28 eynay

August 24, 2016 at 4:35 AM

I scroll down to see Kwak Dong Yeon pictures but until the end of article I cannot find him. So I thought he is not attending this press conference but then I google & notice he is in Love in the MOONlight not in MOON Lovers. ?

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youcallitwinter

August 24, 2016 at 4:45 AM

That boy has grown up to be absolutely stunning. I saw him in the MDBTC teaser stills and he's just beautiful <3

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29 BROWNCOAT_78

August 24, 2016 at 4:49 AM

I want to go out on a limb and defend LJK's weight loss. I love him. He is and has been my favorite Korean actor for a long time. I've seen every drama he has starred in. I too prefer him a little meatier (like 2 Weeks or TBDAW). And I know that any comments about his weight loss are from a place of love and concern, as are mine because of course, we all love LJK (and if you don't, we can duel with razor-edged jawlines at high-noon).

That said, I think that particularly in the West we have a mindset that being "too" thin is unhealthy, when studies are starting to show that eating little and being what some consider "too" thin are not unhealthy. Government-based nutritional recommendations are mostly wrong regarding caloric intake (too high), carbohydrate percentage (too high) and fat and protein percentage (too low). Even fasting for short periods of time has shown to have a lot of positive health benefits. I think that in efforts to normalize larger body types we have started "thin-shaming" too much.

His hair and skin look healthy so I'm going to say he is healthy and if he is comfortable with the weight loss than so am I. Now what would be potentially dangerous is if he starts yo-yo'ing with his weight, so I hope that doesn't happen.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:17 AM

I agree with your points in general, but I think in LJK's case, what worries people is that the weight loss was so drastic and looked rather too quick to be healthy - and it sounds like he did it at the urging of the production, not because he himself thought it'd be a good idea to lose weight for the role. 30 pounds is a LOT of weight to shed off a frame that isn't even bulky. Still, as long as he's fine, it's ok.

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Toto

August 24, 2016 at 8:52 AM

I totally agree with everything you have just written including the thin shaming.

We have also become so accustomed to seeing people bigger, that our view of what actually constitutes thin has become radically distorted. I always have a bit of a visual shock when I flip through my parents old photo albums of around the time they were first married (mid 70's), wow everyone was down right skinny!

Also rapid weightloss doesn't seem. To have the drawbacks that were previously claimed, also none of us know how long he took to lose the weight anyway.

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30 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 5:11 AM

ugh this is a ridiculously good-looking cast. I really, REALLY hope this drama turns out to be worthy of their skills, oppa deserves better than convoluted mess dramas and so does IU.

Also I love IU's dress, it's the perfect mix of pretty and demure but has enough elements (the print, the ruffles, the sash) to keep it interesting. Actually all the women look fantastic, except for the poor girl in the jean skirt whose coordi fell down on the job.

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31 jane

August 24, 2016 at 5:20 AM

Love all of them.but more of kang haneul.heehee. didnt know baekhyun is so small size. Looking forward.

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32 Lynx

August 24, 2016 at 5:29 AM

Am I the only one sees Jun Ki with IU and thinking.

Man. He's way prettier.

I'd take it hook line and sinker if he was female lead.

But ya. Next week! Can't come sooner enough.

Finger heart <3

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33 chaeryung1

August 24, 2016 at 5:40 AM

Hi everyone! It's my first time commenting here - I am mostly excited for the love parallelogram, wait pentagon? How many princes actually fall in love with the heroine? *tries to find new geometric shape*

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mary

August 24, 2016 at 6:17 AM

There are so many sides, it's approximating a circle.

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ѕαѕнα נσя∂єη ♡

August 24, 2016 at 9:32 PM

Only 3 princes will fall in love with her. Those 3 are Lee Junki, Kang Haneul and Jisoo's charachter.

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34 goldeng

August 24, 2016 at 6:01 AM

Joo Hyuk, smile!! Ji soo, smile less! His smile looks like when you tell kids to smile for the camera Lol I know idols sometimes get a free pass with their outfits but whats wih Baekhyun and Z.Hera wearing denim to a presscon?! I literally screamed.. NO, NO AND NO! Its also weird how after Hana, I had no idea all those other people were in the drama!
Ahhh, kang ha neul~~~ I dont like his hair -I was getting used to the mane- but hes beautiful!

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Sarah

September 13, 2016 at 9:28 AM

Poor Z.Hera, a jean skirt really, clearly her stylist did not get the memo that this press conference was semi-formal. The poor girl looks so awkwardly out of place in the photo next to all the ladies. At least Baekhyun's denim is dressed up by his blazer and his shoes for a more formal but casual look.

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35 wwjaustendo

August 24, 2016 at 6:33 AM

This drama is like the Pokemon go of hot young guys, it caught them all! Though seeing them next to the girls is also giving me a weird seven brides for seven brothers vibe xD
And my beautiful kang ha neul!! Why always the second lead? Love it when he smiles : )

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IvoryLight

August 24, 2016 at 7:39 AM

Haha I totally agree...

PokePrince, gotta catch em all?!

(or just LJK or KHN for me In not greedy but with my luck they'd be the impossible legendary ones)

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purpleowl

August 24, 2016 at 11:06 AM

Yasss! Thank you for the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers reference. One of my favorite movies.

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36 lemondoodle

August 24, 2016 at 6:35 AM

Seohyun and NJH are the most visually appealing to me. I hope they show some good acting since they look really good together. I'm happy for some side couples in this. Hopefully they aren't as dramatic as the main couple will (probably) be.

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37 BXLLX

August 24, 2016 at 6:36 AM

So beautiful.

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38 YG

August 24, 2016 at 6:39 AM

Looking at the pictures makes me wonder how long they practice those perfect hearts in the mirror before doing them on stage :)

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39 erwinia

August 24, 2016 at 7:04 AM

IU looks so different from her rookie days and I doubt the change is due to just weight loss. JI SOO! He is such a scene stealer. Looking forward to more screen time of his.

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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

August 24, 2016 at 1:08 PM

If she's had work, she still looks natural and it's not throwing her facial proportions off or limiting her expressiveness.

I wonder how much we'll see of Ji-soo. 20 episodes doesn't give anyone much time to develop supporting characters.

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Ami

August 25, 2016 at 1:48 AM

You know, people's features naturally change over time. In your 20s you look slightly different than when you're 15. I personally don't even see much difference. I saw some pictures of her as a child and in my opinion her face looks practically exactly the same as when she was a child.

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40 Hye-Mi

August 24, 2016 at 7:14 AM

I'm not gonna lie, I squealed when I found out about Ji-Soo and Nam Joo-hyuk

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41 Grapes

August 24, 2016 at 7:17 AM

Nam Joo Hyuk doesn't look happy, he didn't smile in any of those pictures.

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42 jessi

August 24, 2016 at 7:22 AM

Nam Joo-hyuk came to this press conference for one reason and one reason only: to remind you all that he is a model, goddamnit!

Also, Jisooooooooo.

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43 beautiful_mess

August 24, 2016 at 7:53 AM

i forget there were other ladies in this drama other than IU......

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44 tae tae

August 24, 2016 at 8:14 AM

why is there no photo of jun ki oppa and iu interlocking there hand I like the photo of baekhyun oppa and jun ki together u know everyone said bae khyun is the life of a party.I really like junki and baekhyun bromance.Even if I like this drama my heart prays for bogummi drama success.

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45 Wendy Darling

August 24, 2016 at 8:56 AM

beautiful..so much it hurts

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46 canxi

August 24, 2016 at 9:04 AM

I'm a fan of Ji Ki Joo's burgundy dress. It's really nice/simple and the leather top makes it edgy and interesting.

Hope the drama is good! Looking forward to it.

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47 whatis

August 24, 2016 at 9:17 AM

Does Junki age? seriously right now...

He looks reaaaally skinny at the neck area. Boy, eat something!

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48 lemonade candy

August 24, 2016 at 9:54 AM

Lee Jun Ki? Say no more. When do I get to watch him?

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49 iamdeb

August 24, 2016 at 10:17 AM

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t413/javabeansdb/drama/2016/other2/moonlovers51.jpg

I sort of wish they where they main couple *ahem*

Lee Jun Ki could be a model at the weight he is now but you can tell he's thinner than he should be. His eyes are so gorgeous and unique, I absolutely adore them.

*squints* Did Nam Joo Hyuk do something to his face? If you did, no more after this, please!

I'm looking forward to this drama and just hope it's fun and doesn't take itself way too seriously.

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Lin_K

August 24, 2016 at 7:27 PM

I absolutely love LJK's eyes. I can say pretty confidently that I have never seen a prettier pair of eyes on anyone. It's like the eyes that you draw for a picture on the paper, long and beautiful. He was created beautifully.

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50 Nessa (Bebe) 🌹

August 24, 2016 at 10:27 AM

SO MUCH PRETTY <3 *googly eyes*

IU--or Lee Ji Eun, rather-- has always been on point with her outfits in all and everything that she does. I've been a fan of her and have kept watch over her since her debut, and I can say that I am so proud to be a fan of such a woman that she has made herself to be and continues to hold herself up to be =)
Lee Jun Ki, I worry for you, but if it's what you want and if no health scaring reports come out regarding you, then good for you and you continue to do your thing.... And cut people with your razor sharp beautiful-ness ..<

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Nessa (Bebe) 🌹

August 24, 2016 at 10:29 AM

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I want to ask what happened to Kang Ha Neul's hair, but I can probably conclude that it's either: lighting problems, styling problems, or that he's prepping for an upcoming project so I will let him be
Ji Soo, were you always so freaking tall?!??!? Okay, yea, you were/are... you're 6'1, so I can understand keke And yes, I agree, 4 DAYS OF THE WEEK *squeeeeeeee*
**SPOILERS for those who've not watched "Doctors":
I'm still mad at "Doctors" and how they treated your extended cameo--- they basically left you/your character hanging after they put you in the hospital and thought, "Okay! There's one part of Hye Jung's past we can put to rest and write out!" T.T NO, I say....
Z.Hera, oh girl, what was her stylist thinking when she picked that outfit out for her to wear to her (seemingly large-scale) drama press con where everyone else was dressed to the nines? Z.Hera looks like she's ready to go to the beach and play some beach volleyball.... Just my opinion, please don't kill me >..<

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