Fairytale-like posters and teaser featuring disheveled leads for Shopping King Louis

81 September 7, 2016

Fairytale-like posters and teaser featuring disheveled leads for Shopping King Louis

by chickachunga

New posters and a second teaser have been released for MBC’s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama Shopping King Louis, and if they’re any indication, it looks like we’re in for plenty of cute and physical comedy.

Shopping King Louis is a youth survival romance drama centering around Louis, an amnesiac chaebol heir played by Seo In-gook (Police Unit 38), who gets dropped in the middle of bustling, consumption-central Seoul, and Go Bok-shil, a country bumpkin mountain girl played by Nam Ji-hyun (What’s With This Family). Our second leads are played by Yoon Sang-hyun (Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki) and Im Se-mi (Goodbye Mr. Black).

The wacky teaser introduces us to a disheveled and scuffed up Louis creeping on a stranger’s cup of coffee, chomping with his mouth full, and yawning lazily. His copy reads, “Amnesiac hothouse-grown flower that ignites your maternal instincts.” We then meet self-proclaimed “Odae Mountain’s flying squirrel” aka Go Bok-shil, standing in the way of Yoon Sang-hyun’s character, tussling with a group of girls, and sitting next to Louis all busted up and weary post-catfight. Her copy reads, “100% survival instinct. Dirt spoon from Gangwon province.” Louis repeatedly seeks her out and gets on her nerves, but at the end, he tugs on her shirtsleeve and stares at her intently, and says in voiceover, “That feeling I’ve never once experienced before.” Aww.

The two posters featuring our four main characters are sweet and whimsical. In one, they’re all perched atop an illustrated castle like storybook characters straight out of a children’s fairytale, and the pretty pastel pink-purple color scheme adds a delightful touch. In the second, they’re housed in doll boxes, and I’m sure many of us would jump at the chance to take home a Seo In-gook of our own.

There’s also a standalone poster of Seo In-gook, dapperly dressed and surrounded by tall stacks of shopping boxes, along with a poster of our main couple with Seo In-gook leaning against a shopping cart with Nam Ji-hyun inside. The shopping theme is evident, and the caption is stamped on the bottom right-hand corner like a special promotional label: “I found something I really want.”

Shopping King Louis will premiere on September 21 after W–Two Worlds ends.

Via Newsen

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1 blnmom

September 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM

It looks cute! and funny. Please be good.

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2 Sancheezy

September 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM

this reminds me of Barbie and Ken

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3 cat

September 7, 2016 at 10:59 AM

wait, it's louis now? not louie?

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endo

September 7, 2016 at 11:06 AM

The Poster said "Louie"

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endo

September 7, 2016 at 11:07 AM

But Louis is actually pronounced as "Louie"

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pickledplumtree

September 7, 2016 at 5:16 PM

Ditto. Louis is pronounced "Louie" in French and also regionally in some places the US. (Like Louisville, which as many pronunciations).

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yucaesar

September 8, 2016 at 1:25 AM

Weeelll, I am 95% sure they intended it to be "Louie". Why? There is a brand of clothes called King Louie, and they must be making a reference to that brand. Why else would they choose that name? Now i'm not 100% just because I don't know if the brand is called "King Louie", or "Wang Louie" like the poster (wang = king) in Korean. But on the other hand, they need not to have the exact name of it, you'd still get the reference. So it's very most likely to be "Shopping King Louie".

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endo

September 8, 2016 at 11:31 AM

This is kind of tricky. Hangeul have no choice but to write is as "루이". Because regardless if its "Louie or Louis" it's still spelled that way because of how it was pronounced.

The only way to know is if there's gonna be romanization of the name in the drama. Lol.

Louis.NotLouie

September 8, 2016 at 7:40 PM

It is Louis. Look at the pink boxes surrounding SIG, Louis is printed there in white.

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Giggs

September 7, 2016 at 11:06 AM

Well Louis or Louie, he'd be called Roo-ee the entire drama LOL

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faeee

September 7, 2016 at 12:46 PM

still laughing hah

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LillyLee

September 7, 2016 at 2:34 PM

Face palm.

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transient

September 7, 2016 at 6:14 PM

So true XD

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salt n' pepper

September 7, 2016 at 10:17 PM

HAHA!

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rentenmann

September 8, 2016 at 1:01 PM

This is hilariously true. Beans of Wisdom spot for your comment! ????

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4 Bee

September 7, 2016 at 11:03 AM

The posters are really, really pretty.

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5 endo

September 7, 2016 at 11:05 AM

I'm currently watching PU38 and In Guk's smile is growing on me.

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6 MyLittleB

September 7, 2016 at 11:07 AM

Where i can buy SIG 'Ken' doll? I wanna buy it. For collection.

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Lola

September 7, 2016 at 8:05 PM

If they're selling it ..i wanna buy too..??

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elvira

September 7, 2016 at 8:57 PM

Pre-ordering 100 pcs of it.
I'd pay the shipping fee and tax in advance too.

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7 mindy

September 7, 2016 at 11:16 AM

-grabby hands- GIVE IT TO MEEEE.

This looks ridiculously cute. I'm so excited for it. I'm so thankful that Seo In-gook takes on a variety of projects. From genius criminal profiler to charmisatic con-artist to (seemingly ultra-adorable) amnesiac chaebol heir, he does everything.

I don't even care if this is just cotton candy fluff. As long as it's funny, sweet, and entertaining, as long as I can see Seo In-gook on my screen one more time before he leaves us for two years (TWO YEARS!!!!!), I'll be happy.

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mindy

September 7, 2016 at 11:17 AM

Oh god that typo. **charismatic LOL

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Rachela

September 7, 2016 at 11:32 AM

But now that you've said that I definitely think charmisatic should be a word that means adorable+charismatic haha

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mindy

September 7, 2016 at 11:39 AM

I created a new word, charming + charismatic! Never mind that they mean almost the exact same thing. Charmisatic will become all the rage. ?

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Petra

September 7, 2016 at 1:39 PM

This is gold :) I love it.

Diana Hansen

September 8, 2016 at 1:07 PM

love your new seo in guk word!methinks it will definitely catch on.

wapz

September 7, 2016 at 11:46 AM

You completely described why I like SIG and look forward ti his projects. I dont find him very charming-oppa type like many people here but I love that he isn't afraid to choose different than the usual roles and shows. Versatility is what makes an actor for me.

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manisha

September 7, 2016 at 2:48 PM

And that is the reason why i am in love with both Joo won and him! They're not your typical conventional good looking flower boy type but are more charming charismatic versatile actor like. That is what counts i guess?

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redfox

September 7, 2016 at 3:07 PM

he reminds me of a fox and thus a kindred spirit. he not only looks like one, but his behavior seems similar too: active, restless, cant stand still, must NOT get bored or it is time for tricks and pranks, expresses emotions loudly etc. plus he plays double edged so well.

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Peach

September 7, 2016 at 12:25 PM

I'm pretty sure he's ultra-adorable in all the roles he takes. He just can't not be adorable with a face like that. ?

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8 redfox

September 7, 2016 at 11:44 AM

I say this looks like a kpop girl band debut CD cover more than drama but ok...

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Flightey Gazelles

September 10, 2016 at 9:20 AM

Lol! I thought so too!! That's an apt description.

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redfox

September 11, 2016 at 10:49 AM

and now that I have thought about it a little, it is very objectifying and it showing a girl in a shopping cart makes my brain draw a parallel to human trafficking. after thinking about these, they are not cute, they are gross. people in barbie dall boxes? do we only worship packaging, looks, appearance, lifeless beauty? it is not the symbolism I meant to think about, but cant help it.

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9 taro

September 7, 2016 at 11:49 AM

another memorable track suit :)

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10 Alex

September 7, 2016 at 11:54 AM

This looks as cute as a basket full of sleepy puppies AND fluffy kittens. :-) Also, could this be the quintessential essence of all kdrama heroes: “Amnesiac hothouse-grown flower that ignites your maternal instincts.”

Let me guess, before he lost his memory he was very cold, cynical and hard, and it is only the fact that he does not remember his life that now allows him to give free rein to his sweet emotional side! ;-)

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11 ObsessedMuch

September 7, 2016 at 11:56 AM

Eeeps! This doesn't look like a normal Seo In Guk show. It's too, umm, can I say mainstream?? But hey- he looks adorable (as per usual) and the overall feel is magical and cute- so I hope it works well for him. Its about time he gets the popularity he deserves.

Also this being his last show before going off our screens for two years (!!!!), I really hope that Shopping King Louie becomes a ratings hit so that when he comes back he has awesome offers lined up for him (I know they would still be lined up- as he is an awesome actor, but I guess the fan-girls would understand what I want to convey).

OT, but related, did anyone watch Law of the Jungle? SIG is funny in it, and adorable. He actually cried, almost. Oh and he such a goof. Looking forward to the next episode.

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blnmom

September 7, 2016 at 12:00 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaah, I can't believe I forgot to watch it. Thanks for the reminder!

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redfox

September 7, 2016 at 12:10 PM

ooh I really want to watch LotJ but dont know where, all the sites I tried dont play it in my region

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ObsessedMuch

September 7, 2016 at 6:10 PM

I saw it on hdfree.com, but it was also available on myasiantv.se
Hope one of them come in your region :)

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MyLittleB

September 7, 2016 at 12:22 PM

Ummhh... Maybe he wants to try the mainstream at least once. Hope it'll doing well too. Idk, his cuteness puppy here remind me of Lee Min Suk, his character in HKoS. Adorable.

Yes, i've seen him in the new eps LotJ. He's such good in nature, born to be the leader, unselfish and good hunter. With this qualities i have no doubt he can survive in the jungle, even it can reflected in entertainment industry. And i like his chemistry with Lee Sun Bin there.

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ObsessedMuch

September 7, 2016 at 6:10 PM

Yeah I was kinda shipping them together cuz she is awesome :D

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boomboompow

September 7, 2016 at 9:39 PM

Speaking about SIG in reality show - did anyone watch Mary & Me?

If there's anything better than SIG is SIG playing with puppies (chihuahuas, poodles, bogummy) *heart explodes*

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ObsessedMuch

September 7, 2016 at 10:47 PM

I haven't seen it on any of the streaming sites.. where did u watch it?? I saw some stills and SIG with puppies (Bo Gummie included :D) is surely the best thing ever!

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boomboompow

September 8, 2016 at 12:10 AM

I don't really remember, it's either kshow/ dramacool/ dramanice - and there's a compilation clip just for SIG cuts from the show on youtube.

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12 gem28

September 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM

Seo In-Guk can come to my screen and smile looking at me and I'd still watch that for an hour. Bonus is Yoon Sang-hyun who is an excellent actor and I am so glad that he is a part of this. His connection to odd-ball leads with love for tracksuit seems to have stuck with him, can't say I don't love that.

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13 Flightey Gazelles

September 7, 2016 at 12:11 PM

LOL

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14 Peach

September 7, 2016 at 12:27 PM

How is SIG about to go into the army? He still looks like a fetus. ☺️

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roake

September 7, 2016 at 2:52 PM

ROFL.

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blnmom

September 7, 2016 at 4:33 PM

But a manly fetus.

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Flightey Gazelles

September 10, 2016 at 9:24 AM

I also can't believe his in his late twenties. He looks like a teenager. A naughty, mischievous but ultimately harmless( if you don't count noona-slaying as a crime) teenager!

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15 Mel

September 7, 2016 at 12:39 PM

I hope these actually represent the tone of the show because I'm in the mood for a cute, fluffy rom-com.

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September 7, 2016 at 10:50 PM

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16 mashimomo

September 7, 2016 at 12:40 PM

One can never have too much SIG - Thank you for doing dramas twice this year ❤️ Hoping this will be as fun and whimsy as the posters suggest!

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17 bananachocolate

September 7, 2016 at 12:53 PM

Really hoping this drama succeed despite the lead of JI and On the Way to the Airport. It seems that this drama will fit the light-hearted fluffiness that the Korean audience prefers. Can't wait to see Nam Ji Hyun onscreen again since I didn't watch her last drama. Definitely one of the gifted child to adult actresses.

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mindy

September 7, 2016 at 1:11 PM

JI's ratings aren't anything monstrous (last ep got like 9%?) so hopefully this show will be able to edge in and get a decent viewership rating. :)

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18 roake

September 7, 2016 at 1:09 PM

LOVE it already.

These two are really well cast. Baring really bad writing, I think I am going to enjoy this very very much.

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19 asmara

September 7, 2016 at 1:18 PM

I NEED THAT SIG-DOLL IN BOX!!!
NAOWWW!!!
LOL!

It seems that the writer n PD is throwing ALL the kdrama tropes to us. Even the posters look, formulaic? They ARE cute. And SIG is always ADORABLE, no matter how many birthday celebration he has had lol.

Crossing my fingers there's something MORE in the story. There must be something that made SIG chose this drama.

Kang Ji Sung, Fighting!!!

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20 Petra

September 7, 2016 at 1:43 PM

This must be a PPL goldmine. Shopping. ?

Still thinking Subway will somehow make an appearance.

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sunnyl

September 8, 2016 at 4:18 AM

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21 Sethemonfire

September 7, 2016 at 1:47 PM

Baby Deokman has grown.

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Sev

September 7, 2016 at 5:31 PM

She is, indeed. I remember at the time when I was so amazed at the actress who played little Deokman, because she was so good at acting at such a young age. Then I watched all her previous work, and it dawned to me that this girl is talented at acting even since she was a very little girl. About time she got her much deserved leading role in a drama, and with my bias to boot!

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22 O_o

September 7, 2016 at 3:24 PM

I'm getting the Success Story of a Bright Girl vibes here. I hope it is as entertaining. Fighting!

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23 celine

September 7, 2016 at 3:59 PM

I can already feel the fluff! Looking forward to this because SIG is damn hard to resist! So charming! I cannot wait to see the chemistry between him and Jihyun.

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24 indie24

September 7, 2016 at 4:51 PM

I don't usually watch fluffy and cute dramas but for Seo In Gook, I'll watch this. And since he'll be going to the army soon, might as well get an overdose of his smexiness. Or I can just watch PU38, High School King of Savvy and I Remember You whenever I get withdrawal syndrome.

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Ran

September 7, 2016 at 5:26 PM

Have you watched Reply 1997 too? It was his big break, and so nostalgic.

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indie24

September 7, 2016 at 8:53 PM

Thanks for reminding me. This was of course my first SIG drama.

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25 pickledplumtree

September 7, 2016 at 5:18 PM

Diggin' it. But the genre title "youth survival romance drama " has me rollin'.

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26 ilog

September 7, 2016 at 6:42 PM

Am I the only one bothered by Yoo Sang Hyun's moustache in this youth drama??

I mean, he's already a bit older than the other cast, but do we need that rubbed in our faces with that farcical moustache??

On a lighter note, yes, I do want several boxed Seo Ingook's to take home. Please put a ribbon on that, thanks.

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mary

September 7, 2016 at 6:52 PM

YSH's styling makes me cry too. I need an extra box of SIG to feel better. *grabs yours*

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PeepsLeAwesomePotato

September 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM

I know!!!! Yoon SangHyun, who did you piss off?? Why is your hair such a crime??????? Who's the dang criminal for turning such an adorable man into this?!

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bbstl 🧹

September 7, 2016 at 9:08 PM

ugh, for reals. That took some serious effort on the part of whoever did it ?

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27 hawoojinruinedme

September 7, 2016 at 7:08 PM

All is well and good except for Yoon Sang Hyun's hair and stache.

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28 motomoto

September 7, 2016 at 7:20 PM

Oska!!!! What is that mustache?? ???

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29 sue

September 7, 2016 at 8:08 PM

SIG is doing great in the latest Law of Jungle (Mongolia edition). You gotta check it out if you haven't already done so. I'm so shipping him with Lee Sunbin kekeke..

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elvira

September 7, 2016 at 8:53 PM

Aaaaah, the ship yet to set sail from 38 Squad.
Don't lose hope! Let's wishing on season 2... and maybe this ship can sail <3

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30 spazmo

September 7, 2016 at 8:40 PM

do korean men REALLY wear polkadot suits???

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boomboompow

September 7, 2016 at 9:45 PM

Not as bad as white pants!

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31 Super Foxy

September 7, 2016 at 9:19 PM

Yeay Seo Inguk! Haha I love the fact that Seo Inguk continuously chose different roles and always did his best to all his characters. Take Lee Min Suk for example(first SIG drama that I fell in love right away), he is such a charmer that I forgot SIG was acting as Lee Min Suk, so does the other characters(Yun Jae,Lee Hyun, Jung Do). So I am confident that SIG are gonna portray this Louie character with flying colours, and I need to confessed something here; never in my experience of many years as k-drama lover have I encounter such a charmer actor as SIG! I have liked many actors in my k-drama resumes, but SIG now residing at the to of my heart without any doubt, he is such a natural; be it in a dramas or variety shows. Haha and I have watched SIG in the LOTJ in Mongolia too! What a charmer! Aish!

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32 fab

September 8, 2016 at 3:00 AM

Aww beyond delightful that Gookie is really channeling his Puppy persona. Nam Jihyun is just the right Pumpkin for Hapless Louis. Hard to swallow, though, that this could be his last drama before enlisting...*wipestear*