Jang Nara up to play snooty blind heroine in Dog, Witch, and Me
by javabeans
Jang Nara sure doesn’t like to rest, does she? She only wrapped her last project, KBS’s time-traveling-for-a-second-chance-at-marriage drama Go Back Spouses, two months ago, and already she’s up to take the lead in the upcoming drama titled Dog, Witch, and Me.
Dog, Witch, and Me features a quirky trio at its center: a blind heroine described as a “rude witch” with a cocky and snooty personality, her seeing eye dog that’s utterly devoted to only her, and the hard-working vet who learns that the dog he so lovingly trained has been adopted by the bratty witch and tries to separate them. Aw, poor vet, that’s a losing battle. Then again, maybe it’s ultimately a winner, because it brings him in contact with her, and we can be sure a (hopefully oddball) romance will blossom out of the encounter.
Jang Nara has been offered the role of Ma Ji-soo, a former cellist and heiress who has extreme difficulty communicating and relating to others. Gifted musically, she was schooled at Juilliard, but after she was in a suspicious car accident, she lost her sight, she cursed her fate, and her personality turned haughty.
This project was previously offered to Kang Haneul (Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo), though there’s no word on whether he’s still in the mix. I’d love to see him in a cute romance for once, though I could also see Jang Nara playing opposite any number of leading men. She does have that tendency to spark with practically everyone.
The drama does not yet have a broadcaster or a timeslot, though I’d bet securing Jang Nara to headline would speed up that process in a hurry. I expect to see it out sometime this year.
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1 ck1Oz
January 17, 2018 at 9:54 PM
Doggy🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶!!
Who's playing the doggy. Can he or she have expressive eyes please? Am sure the dog can emote 😍😍😍
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MonAmie
January 17, 2018 at 10:39 PM
Oh my! Same thoughts! I wonder who will they cast as the dog? Could it be "Robin" from WYWS? or that USB eating dog from Chicago Typewriter (I forgot the name). lol
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redfox
January 18, 2018 at 12:39 AM
I think only labradors or retrievers get trained for such purpose
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PakalanaPikake
January 18, 2018 at 3:09 AM
Seeing Eye founder Morris Frank's secretary was a dear friend of my family. She gave us a tour of the facilities when I was a kid. The original Seeing Eye dog, Buddy, was a German shepherd, as have been many later ones.
4-Hers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are among the "puppy raisers" who socialize and do basic training of potential Seeing Eye dogs from weaning up to the age of 15 months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwYHXNItSks
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Tom
January 19, 2018 at 4:29 PM
@redfox
There are also poodles.
From a conversation from a man who has one, his comment was poodles are amazing...but the blind handlers have to stay much more aware as poodles can tend to get distracted by their environments.
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mooninpisces
January 18, 2018 at 4:28 AM
Oh, the first pooch I thought of is Sip-gyeong the bulldog from Black!
Wrong breed, I know, but hey, it’s a kdrama, why not?
🐶💕
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2 blueribbon
January 17, 2018 at 9:59 PM
This is unrelated but I would love to see jang nara paired with Yoon Doo-Joon one day preferably in a comedy. I agree that she has great chemistry with however she gets paired. I would love to see jan ha Neil in his first leading role hopefully he is still in :).
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blueribbon
January 17, 2018 at 10:10 PM
* kang ha neul wow autocorrect what happened there.
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Yshay
March 5, 2018 at 12:33 PM
I think kang ha nuel cant be a leading man of nara inthis drama since hanuel is in military service niw until next year....
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3 owlcat
January 17, 2018 at 9:59 PM
But isn't Kang Haneul currently serving in the army right now? How could he still do it ? lol
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javabeans
January 17, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Oh shoot did that happen already?? My mind likes to block out unpleasant facts ㅠㅠ
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anayahs
January 18, 2018 at 7:45 AM
Yes. I think he dropped this drama in favor of Bad Guys 2 but ultimately got his draft notice and couldn't appear in that one either.
I'm just barely only holding on by imagining the abs he will return with. There are few consolations.
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Trinity 🍆
January 18, 2018 at 9:11 AM
Yup ;( September 11th is when he went in.
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mindy
January 18, 2018 at 6:14 AM
I was not aware of this fact and now I’m very sad.
It seems like almost all of my favorite actors are in the army now *cries*
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4 gadis
January 17, 2018 at 10:03 PM
The heroine description reminded me of Kim So-hyun's characters from Page Turner. It sounds interesting, so hopefully the writer does a good job.
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5 Quiet Thought
January 17, 2018 at 10:16 PM
Good thing she's an heiress. Seoul would probably sink into the bowels of the Earth if someone did a show that expressed the life of a normal middle class Korean dealing with blindness and finding romance.
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astromantic
January 17, 2018 at 11:36 PM
Haha, and who cares about the middle class anyway? /s
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javinne
January 17, 2018 at 11:41 PM
LOL!
But actually, I thought about it and I asked myself: why not to show a normal middle class handicapped person?? Maybe because it is too hard? But yes, that is why we would relate to them even more.
In page turner they seem all to be middle class people.
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greenfields
January 18, 2018 at 3:00 AM
Hahahahahahaha
Precisely. I loved the description until I read the word 'heiress'. Why? Why are normal, middle class people so underrepresented in Korean dramas?
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chasen8888
January 18, 2018 at 6:53 AM
Because that would equate to a strange thing called "reality" and I believe some the kdrama audiences especially from their country don't like that much. Kdrama's goal is let you escape reality and enjoy the ride. Fans like seeing the rich struggle, learning to become "regular folk" they cannot do that if they are in any way middle or below those who knows what reality and life is as they live it everyday and are already "regular" with amazing personalities. For balance that's what writers do for the kdrama regular people especially the heroine - the personality is out of this world.
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greenfields
January 18, 2018 at 6:58 AM
Very, very good point.
I guess Korean audiences prefer a certain kind of escapism - which would explain why My Golden Life is so pupular. However, the rich only struggle for part of the drama. At the end, they have their money and are in an even better position than they were in at the start - re their love lives, sometimes family and more.
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windsun33
January 19, 2018 at 3:22 AM
In k-dramas only chaebols, candy girls, and black suited gangsters exist in real society. Oh yeah, and corrupt cops and prosecutors.
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redfox
January 19, 2018 at 3:25 AM
it is like a traditional chinese opera only certain archetypes allowed
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sweetsour
January 18, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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January 18, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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January 18, 2018 at 2:07 PM
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6 mary
January 17, 2018 at 10:17 PM
This sounds so cuuuuuuuuute. Jang Nara + a dog = lots of fluffiness
Is it too early to wish for another Daniel Choi + Jang Nara reunion? I feel like he'd be good at the "OH NO MY FAVORITE PUPPY IS BEING HELD HOSTAGE BY THIS SNOB HEIRESS! LET ME SAVE HIM WITH SILLY PLANS THAT ONLY MAKE ME FALL IN LOVE" thing.
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PakalanaPikake
January 18, 2018 at 3:12 AM
FATED TO LOVE YOU goes to the dogs?!
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7 azzo
January 17, 2018 at 10:21 PM
I love Jang Nara and this sounds really cute, can't wait to see who is going to be her leading man!
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8 Eries be the Light
January 17, 2018 at 10:23 PM
Kang Ha-Neul is serving his duty in army, since last year (october?). That's why he's turn down bad guy even after confirming.
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9 jaybird
January 17, 2018 at 10:29 PM
I love Jang Na Ra and I love the sound of this story! At this point I will watch anything that’s not legal and it’s a bonus that this seems totally like my cup of tea <3
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paroles
January 18, 2018 at 12:41 AM
You need to change your user name to "jailbird".
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10 Irit
January 17, 2018 at 10:56 PM
Kang Ha-Neul? How can he be in consideration when he is already in the military?
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11 Adal
January 17, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Jang Nara is one actress who can take up to four dramas a year and appear dissimilar enough in each of them so that the viewer never tires of seeing her on screen. I remember each role I’ve seen her in quite distinctly (From ‘Fated To Love You’ to ‘Go Back Spouses’, with a lot of dramas in between). I know she’ll do justice to this role and I can’t wait to see her in this.
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windsun33
January 19, 2018 at 3:24 AM
Jang Nara is my 2nd favorite k-actress, only behind Doona Bae.
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12 ladykrueger
January 17, 2018 at 11:18 PM
Oh, I like the premise a lot. Sounds like such a cute, quirky story 😀
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13 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
January 17, 2018 at 11:34 PM
I might check this one! Love Jang Na-ra and she never failed us. Hope they get a decent leading man for her, I don't mind if he is not a popular actor (better for me) as long as he acts well, just like Son Ho-joon. About time someone like Lee Sang-yeob or Im Joo-hwan are given an opportunity to be a male lead in drama.
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PYC
January 18, 2018 at 3:47 AM
+1, never understand why Im Joo-Han not getting lead roles anymore and it's long overdue for Lee Sang-Yeob to step up.
Anything Jang Nara in, I'm in. It's not just about her acting and having good chemistry with anyone but she has eyes for really good projects. Currently re-watching FTLY, still so good and such a funny and cry your guts out romcom.
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mindy
January 18, 2018 at 6:18 AM
Now I REALLY want Lee Sang-yeob to do this. That would be a dream. I’ve loved him since seeing him in This Week My Wife Will Have an Affair and can totally imagine him with Jang Na-ra!
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ar_arguably romantic
January 18, 2018 at 5:46 PM
I'd love to see Im Joo Hwan in lead role again. It seems like the industry doesn't know what to do with him since he came back from military service.
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14 Del
January 17, 2018 at 11:49 PM
This premise did not sound interesting when it was first brought up last year. But with clearer description and Jang Nara onboard, I am getting excited. Too bad Kang Ha Neul has enlisted cause I am sure he would be great in this. Can I dream for Lee Jun Ki? Cause I so want him to break away from "action" genre for once and he is good with dogs too, and not to mention cute as a puppy.
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15 cantbothertologin
January 18, 2018 at 12:27 AM
The premise sounds cute, but it has the misfortune of being her next project after Go Back Spouses and (in such a short interval that) it can only impress if it's very very very good.
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16 redfox
January 18, 2018 at 12:41 AM
if only Jung Hae-In wasn´t already taken... oh well, this drama is not about vampire siblings anyway.
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Sophie
January 18, 2018 at 2:02 AM
Oh yes jung Hae In and Jang Nara and a dog together sounds super cute
I mean he can totally do this too?he acted back to back WYWS and Prison Playbook
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17 jisungie
January 18, 2018 at 12:48 AM
I read Ma Ji-soo as Ma Jin-joo..
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18 Zanna
January 18, 2018 at 1:03 AM
Can we have jang kiyong again, pls.
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sriracha
January 18, 2018 at 8:25 AM
With him being the lead this time :)
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19 Yas
January 18, 2018 at 1:16 AM
Will she regain her sight with some simple drama magic? >.<
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20 ObsessedMuch
January 18, 2018 at 1:39 AM
I am up for anything that Jang Nara does but how will she play "snooty"?? She would have to bring in her best acting to convince ppl for even one episode that she is snooty! Will probably still fail by the end of ep 1 when we see that tiny expression shift which would show how she is snooty cuz of her blindness. Yes, I am getting ahead of myself but can't help it! :P
I am okay with any actor who can act well with her! She will be able to bring in the chemistry for sure! :D (Though my mind screams Jung Kyung Ho and Jang Ki Yong at the same time!)
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greenfields
January 18, 2018 at 3:02 AM
She was reasonably snooty in Go Back Couple? The younger version of her anyway - the 1st one in the first past, not the second chance-past. Haha
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ObsessedMuch
January 18, 2018 at 4:35 AM
Oh yes true... I think I was just blindsided by my love for her to ignore the snootiness ;)
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PYC
January 18, 2018 at 3:51 AM
Well, Jang Nara's fame in China built on her titular role in the period drama The Bratty Princess. I haven't watched it but gather she had to be good to establish her stardom there.
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ObsessedMuch
January 18, 2018 at 4:34 AM
Oh really? Didn't know.. she must be good at it for sure then!
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bjharm
January 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM
will the English translation could also be mischievous or naughty princess as she pretty much makes trouble whatever she did in the drama. She plays a male gangster for half the drama.
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Mermo
January 19, 2018 at 2:03 AM
Jang Nara's real personality is much more stronger than the role she plays. She can easily do the snooty.
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21 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 18, 2018 at 1:46 AM
FINALLY NEWS ABOUT THIS DRAMA. I've only been waiting *how long has it been idk i need sleep*
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22 korfan
January 18, 2018 at 1:47 AM
I can totally handle Jang Nara in another role ..... and now as a witch with an attitude! Heh!
Between a bratty, snooty witch and a dog to boot, vet is going to have his hands full. Looking forward to finding out what happens!
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23 Safeenah
January 18, 2018 at 1:53 AM
I will watch anything with Jang nara in it....I just love her....
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24 brian
January 18, 2018 at 2:15 AM
Hopefully the people who cast the cat Woori in Because this is my first life will be asked to cast the dog in this drama :)
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25 tesshan
January 18, 2018 at 3:02 AM
Kang Haneul is doing his military service so I assume they are not going to wait 2 years since they already cast the female lead. Will be interesting how they depict this and if it will be a bit educational as well (service dog part, living with a disability etc).
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26 mow
January 18, 2018 at 3:33 AM
I want a Jang Nara and Kim Rae Won reunion.
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korfan
January 18, 2018 at 3:53 AM
This would be interesting.
I had no idea they had worked together before.
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egads aka Dame Maggie
January 18, 2018 at 2:09 PM
I had to look this up, and seriously how does she still look the same? I know it's joked about, damn she really doesn't age. Jang Nara must be a demon like they said in Hwayugi.
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egads aka Dame Maggie
January 18, 2018 at 2:09 PM
And I would be on board for this pairing.
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ar_arguably romantic
January 18, 2018 at 5:35 PM
Yes!! My Love Patzzi was one of my earlier dramas. I think the DVDs were scratched so I only got to see bits and pieces of it and not with any subs. I'm also down for her to reunite with Kim Jae Won.
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27 kiara
January 18, 2018 at 3:48 AM
Almost all her dramas are rom.com. I'd love to see her try a different genre.
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blnmom
January 18, 2018 at 8:26 AM
She was great in I Remember You. I would love to see Seo Inguk as the vet. He's good with animals IRL! If only the knetizens would let him come back, pleeeeease.
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28 UmbrellaMan
January 18, 2018 at 5:08 AM
This sounds really great! I hope that they properly represent her disability. They need to cast a great puppy too! 😉
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29 nami1116
January 18, 2018 at 6:21 AM
Loved her in Go Back Couple...I'm sure she will rock the role of the snooty blind (ex) heiress. Now that Kang Ha Neul is out (since he's in army), I do wonder who they will pick as the vet. My top choice would be Yoon Kyun Sang (cats lover and pretty good at comedy). Then I wouldn't mind Lee Jong Suk, Yang Se Jong, Namgung min, Kim Ji Hoon (too good to only play second fiddle) or Kim Nam Gil (too soon to go back to dramaland?!?)
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30 xhuizini
January 18, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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31 librarynerd
January 18, 2018 at 7:19 AM
I love Jang Nara. Now if they can only cast an adorable dog and vet combo and I'm in.
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32 Thaisfrede
January 18, 2018 at 8:25 AM
I was thinking about this drama this week.
I was thinking if it was cancelled, because I didn't see any news, i think it could be very good and I love her, so I'm happy : )
And it's good to change a little bit, she's being "arrogant" and not him, in most dramas it is the opposite.
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33 thekimchikorner
January 18, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Oohh This sounds like an interesting drama!! With Jang Nara and possibly Kang Haneul, this would definitely be a must watch.
Stephanie | http://www.thekimchikorner.com
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34 jangaholic
January 18, 2018 at 10:43 AM
My love for Jang Nara has increased exponentially after her role in Go Back Couple. I liked her in her previous dramas too but after GBC she has made my list of top 5 actresses. I'm really excited to see her on my screen again so soon assuming she accepts. I hope they cast someone good opposite her. It could be someone younger than her too with her being a vampire and all :p
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JY299
January 18, 2018 at 7:52 PM
Haha, didn't Ma Wang tacitly admit to Jang Nara's supernatural status in Hwayugi? ^^
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35 Miky
January 18, 2018 at 11:48 AM
So happy to know she will return soo fast!!!Don't know why i remembered the plot as the dog being actually human jajaj...Does Kang Haneul return this year from the army?
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36 NP
January 18, 2018 at 1:36 PM
This is a drama I'd definitely watch, just for the storyline, which looks so cute.
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37 sweetsour
January 18, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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38 sweetsour
January 18, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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39 bjharm
January 18, 2018 at 6:05 PM
now if this was a Taiwanese drama the dog would either be able to talk or the viewer could hear/see the dogs thoughts, heck why not go all the way and have the dog turn human from time to time, no need for a second lead that way lol
But really JN has not said yes as yet, her company has just said she looking at it and 'other' offers. She big on animals though always busy promoting animal care, so that may tip her over to taking on the role.
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40 JY299
January 18, 2018 at 7:50 PM
Jang Nara and cute dogs? LOL worried about overload of cute not that that is possible in Kdramaland haha!
Would like to see Kang Haneul in a new role that offers more lighthearted fare (after Scarlet Heart) but isn't he in the army?
Oddball comedy might well help lighten things up :D But seriously, who gets to be top dog is my question LMFAO!
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41 musicnmelody
January 19, 2018 at 5:10 AM
Can we have jung kyung go to be paired up with her again? He was hilarious in falling for innocence and they were so cute together in one more happy ending
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oosiee
January 20, 2018 at 1:18 PM
That's Kim so-yeon..not Jang nara!
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musicnmelody
January 20, 2018 at 7:13 PM
Yeah i meant in one more happy ending. Jung kyung ho and Jang Nara were the lead in that one
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oosiee
January 22, 2018 at 11:31 PM
Oh! Sorry my bad! I just read it in hurry and didn't see the last part! 😁
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42 tummy
January 19, 2018 at 7:23 AM
Sounds like a vet with psychological problems?
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43 oosiee
January 20, 2018 at 1:16 PM
I want a drama repair with Seo in-guk oppa😍😍
But then again there'll be 2 puppies😊😊...Aww~
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44 KateDrama
January 22, 2018 at 5:32 AM
I loved her in Go Back Spouses and would be willing to watch whatever she does next on the strength of that alone.
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45 Cocomo
September 17, 2019 at 6:57 PM
So whatever happened to this drama? Did it get shelved ?
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46 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
November 9, 2020 at 10:05 PM
What in the actual every loving crivens happened to this show? It's been on my "coming soon/interested" list for so long now- and this article is almost three years old?!?
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47 soulsearch12
July 15, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Coming in late again, sorry!
But what happened to this drama?! Last I saw, SBS wanted to air it in 2020?! Jang Nara + Kang Haneul = Gold. Smh, at perfect PD/casting/interesting plot going to waste.
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48 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
September 5, 2022 at 3:11 AM
I am once again asking, but where did this show gO? 😭😭😭
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