Uhm Jung-hwa offered MBC weekend drama You’re Too Much
by javabeans
Actress and pop diva Uhm Jung-hwa (Witch’s Romance, Wonderful Nightmare) is gearing up to make a double comeback, with plans for both a new album and a new drama on the horizon. She’s in contention to headline a 50-episode weekend MBC drama, You’re Too Much (working title), which would follow the currently airing drama Blow Breeze; no decisions have been made yet, but her agency confirmed receiving the offer.
It would be a definite change to see her jumping over to the weekend family genre for the first time in 21 years, after appearing in 1996’s Affection Between Father and Son. She’s favored films in recent years, and has opted for a lot of romantic comedies in both the drama and movie realms: sassy workplace noona romance Witch’s Romance, lighthearted remake drama The Man Who Can’t Marry, sex-and-relationships movie Venus Talk, feel-good Dancing Queen, and the classic rom-com Singles.
Perhaps she’s drawn to the idea of changing up her image, having played a number of strong, frank, and forward modern women. In the drama, the lead character is a pop singer who’s been beloved by the public for twenty years, with an elegant and confident outer image that hides her loneliness and pain, after having left behind a young son in order to pursue her career in her early days. She achieved the success she’d sought, but it left a hole in her heart. So while that first part of the description sounds like spot-on obvious casting, it’s the latter that would take her into new acting territory.
I do find Uhm Jung-hwa to sparkle best in comedies, but I can see the draw of going for a more dramatic and emotional role. The story kind of sounds like You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin told from Lee Mi-sook’s point of view (which, shudder—now that was a narcissistic mother), but I do think Uhm would bring the role warmth and accessibility.
You’re Too Much follows Blow Breeze, which puts its premiere in February 2017.
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1 Martin J Simwaba
November 30, 2016 at 7:20 AM
Well the working tittle (you're too much) sounds convincing. But "it" being a 50 ep drama means it won't be recapped by DB right?
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mary
November 30, 2016 at 5:20 PM
They're rare but Six Flying Dragons and You're The Best, Lee Soon-shin were recapped at DB.
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sorrynotsorry
December 1, 2016 at 7:30 AM
DF got the rights to Our Gab Soon (or whatever it is called) no doubt because of the leads. Would have preferred the tailer shop drama but oh well.
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2 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
November 30, 2016 at 7:44 AM
Never did I thought she will do long weekend drama again, but if it means I can see her gorgeousness for 50 episodes, why not. If she confirms, can I wish Ji Jin Hee as her partner? And as her son, I wish it will be Song Yoon Ah's son in Mama : Nothing To Fear. (Forgot that boy's name). But maybe they will cast someone a bit older?
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caninewonder
November 30, 2016 at 3:45 PM
i do like the the lead to be him because she and ji jin hee were in the show the man who can't marry together (which i actually liked and seemed to be one of the few who did).
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3 Minah
November 30, 2016 at 10:56 AM
his brother is a whore addict and she wants to do a family drama... god what a family.
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Alluna
November 30, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Excuse me??? Honestly, did you understand what you wrote? You're judging her for something HER BROTHER did?? For real?? You have got to be kidding!!!
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whatiswrongwithu
November 30, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Like really what is wrong with you and your outlook on the world? God, what a brainless person...
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
November 30, 2016 at 11:45 AM
....... is she her brother's keeper? Grow up.
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samantha1
November 30, 2016 at 11:49 AM
They are two completely different person for God's sake.
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Martin J Simwaba
November 30, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Jeez, dude! Chill... What's wrong with you, do you have some kind of mutual hatred for her family? Why would she care about her brother's mis-deeds?
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manisha
December 1, 2016 at 4:49 AM
There's something really wrong with your thinking mate. And something utterly disgusting too.
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4 Andechi
November 30, 2016 at 12:07 PM
I love her acting so far, Witch's Romance and Wonderful Nightmare. So natural even though she has to be extreme and Makjang sometimes. Even senior actresses, not many dare to be all out like her. I see that some people avoid her drama because of her appearance, but once you plunge yourself, she carries the story very well. So... Hwaiting Noona!!!
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5 iris
November 30, 2016 at 12:23 PM
I liked her also in "Insadong Scandal" with Kim Rae-Won. Her role here sounds good, provided it is well written and gives depth to the character. I wonder who the writer will be. I sort of avoid many long family drama, unless I know the writer is good one. Many of them start of well, and then begin to drag.
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6 bambi
November 30, 2016 at 4:03 PM
arghhh she is so hot i have to watch her dramas, but... 50 eps... i'm sorry i can't unni T-T
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7 Bùi Quốc Khánh
November 30, 2016 at 7:53 PM
MBC should wake up. Their dramas pilot now suck in a hole with makjang, revenge dramas.
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Peppa
December 1, 2016 at 2:29 AM
Hmmm... -_- I think KBS should be on it too, not sure about SBS though. I've been watching KBS World and continuously seeing the same trailers of their daily makjang drama make me cringe.
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8 Peppa
December 1, 2016 at 2:21 AM
I really loved her character in Wonderful nightmare esp. when she, a woman of independence and strength, suddenly finds herself loving her temporary family. Given the drama involves a son, she'll definitely rock the role. Too bad I'm not fond of daily dramas.
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9 manisha
December 1, 2016 at 4:47 AM
I love love love love love love love love her! Just the other day i was thinking when will she have a comeback and the news is here! Finallyyy. I luved her soo much witch's romance that i tracked down her whole filmography and watched it!
So glad she's comong back❤
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♥
December 12, 2016 at 8:08 PM
omg .. oddly to me aswell I did the exact same thing but I did both Filmography & Kpop! Lol xD
she's just amazing! & I'm so happy for her & her success in Korea!
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10 Swaggii
December 2, 2016 at 5:27 AM
All I know is when I tried watching Witch's Romance all I could focus on was her fried ends. Never been so upset at the hair department of a drama.
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11 ♥
December 12, 2016 at 7:55 PM
omg Junghwa unnie!!!♥ I can't wait to see your face after a year now from ur last movie wonderful nightmare! :)
~ love you! & hope this 50ep drama plot won't drag ... but knowing your in it I have hope!
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12 miracle x
December 12, 2016 at 8:08 PM
Uhmjunghwa!!!!!
your finally back! ... I've been waiting the whole of 2016 for a comeback from you but 1 in both drama & kpop eras next year??? OMG! hell yea, this just couldn't get any better! x
I really hope you do accept this offer bc I really miss seeing you in dramas or movies & by reading the story plot it sounds obviously similar to your life as the Queen of kpop! & also from your 2012 movie "Dancing Queen!!"
I just seriously can't control my fangirl self rn over you & I can't wait for the new year 2017 to come with news this exciting to look forward to! , Wow! what a great way to start a new year!
♥ you Junghwa , all your fans are here to support you no matter what! Love you!!!!! mwah!
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13 Jayjay
December 22, 2016 at 4:13 AM
Infamous Gu Hye-sun is in talk for this drama too http://media.daum.net/entertain/enews/newsview?newsid=20161222185119174
Most likely will drop this.
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Angel
December 22, 2016 at 7:49 AM
Then drop it there are thousands of dramas out there for you to watch. Go indulge yourself in those.
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Jayjay
December 22, 2016 at 5:55 PM
You must be a pathetic Gu fan who thinks she's superb in acting that deserves all the spotlight. Thank you for supporting to drop it, am not watching it - without any hesitation. As a fan, you should try harder to pray hard it does well in ratings and receive positive acting feedback from the Korean audience. She needs it as she failed so badly in blood.
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14 barbie
December 23, 2016 at 7:16 AM
well i for one will watch it for goo hye sun,love her in blood
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