Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo-won, Junho to star in SBS’s Greasy Melo
by girlfriday
The writer of Jealousy Incarnate, Miss Korea, and Pasta is back! Writer Seo Sook-hyang, known for quirky romantic comedies and hilarious ensembles, is penning a new series for SBS called Greasy Melo (melo as in melodrama), and actors Jang Hyuk (Money Flower), Jung Ryeo-won (Witch’s Court), and Lee Junho (Just Between Lovers) have signed on to headline.
The series will take place in a Chinese restaurant, which I guess makes it the jajangmyun counterpart to Pasta. It’s about a chef who goes from being a star chef one day to the cook at a failing neighborhood Chinese restaurant the next, and will tell stories of love and survival through food. As expected from this writer, the world will be full of colorful characters:
Jung Ryeo-won has been cast to play a chaebol heiress whose name, Dan Sae-woo, means “sweet shrimp.” She lives a life of privilege and leisure—she accepted no gifts on her wedding day because her father gave her a check for 300 million won, and she enjoys horseback riding and fencing. Her greatest moment in life happens to coincide with a random bowl of jajangmyun, which leads her to undergo a big change and begin a new life.
Jang Hyuk will play a loan shark gangster who’s served his time in prison, and somehow ends up running a Chinese restaurant. He’s an intimidating character but he’s also overflowing with humanity, and we’ll get to see everything from action to romance to comedy in the role.
And as far as I can tell, Junho will play the main character, though I don’t know if he’ll be top-billed. He’ll play the talented chef once known as “Hands of Bond” who falls from stardom and ends up the head chef of the neighborhood Hungry Wok. What a name.
I’m expecting a cross between Strongest Deliveryman and Pasta, but the thing to really look forward to is this writer’s hilarious dialogue and inventive situational comedy. Jealousy Incarnate is still one of my favorite dramas of recent years, so I’m excited for whatever antics we get in this new workplace with this new ensemble. All three of these actors have proven their comedic chops (and obviously their dramatic chops too—that goes without saying), so the crazier the characters, the better!
Greasy Melo is scheduled to air on Mondays and Tuesdays in May, following Should We Kiss First. I would advise putting jajangmyun delivery on speed dial (if you’re lucky), or stocking up on the instant kind before watching this drama. I know a food porn trap when I see one.
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Tags: Greasy Melo, Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo-won, Junho
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1 Anne
March 20, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Hmm many dual male leads in drama land nowadays.
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seoul_searcher
March 21, 2018 at 2:19 AM
I love it though hopefully we'll see more female duos as well
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Anne
March 21, 2018 at 1:16 PM
There's Song Yoonah and Kim Soyeon duo coming up.
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2 mary
March 20, 2018 at 11:13 PM
I'M IN!
And if dramaland's false advertising is anything to go by, wouldn't a show called Greasy Melo turn out to be a refreshing comedy?
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 1:25 AM
Yes, it could start a whole new wave of refreshing earthy comedies with titles like Smelly Melo, Stinky Melo, Sweaty Melo and Somebody Needs A Deodorant Melo.
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Flightey Gazelles
March 21, 2018 at 2:07 AM
Honestly, the name still cracks me up. Greasy Melo? Beht Wai???...*in Goodluck's voice*...
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V
March 21, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Let's add "Stank Melo" to the list of refreshing comedy names.
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3 MapleSilver
March 20, 2018 at 11:26 PM
I love this writer. She seems to know how to express exactly what I think but don't know how to say. Her characters can be over the top but down to earth at the same time.
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4 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
March 20, 2018 at 11:30 PM
Two dramas in a year! JunHo must've been feeling restless.
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Maq
March 20, 2018 at 11:36 PM
And thank God for it! Although tbh, him accepting roles also probably has something to do with the fact that the 2PM is going through enlistments and consequently has fewer scheduled commitments.
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Serendipity
March 21, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Definitely... I wish he will work non-stop until he joins the military :-) Poor guy.
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Namu 🐧
March 21, 2018 at 1:03 AM
The fact is he never rest 😅
when he is not in any drama, he has his solo tours in Japan and 2pm’s concerts
but I guess with 2pm’s temporary hiatus, he can fill that time with take another drama project 😁
Hoping he stay healthy and happy with his busy schedules
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5 Maq
March 20, 2018 at 11:32 PM
Yes yes yes! More Junho! And with a good screenwriter as well! 2018's shapin' up to be a good year!
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6 C
March 20, 2018 at 11:36 PM
A dream line up
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7 gadis
March 20, 2018 at 11:56 PM
My fave writer is coming back to dramaland with what sounds to be the romcom of this year. (Hopefully) I'm expecting a great ensemble cast and maybe a few familiar faces from writer Seo's previous dramas.
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8 redfox
March 21, 2018 at 12:02 AM
why does it have to be Jang Hyuk? sounds like a great setup, but I haven´t finished any of his dramas.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 1:19 AM
Hey, you're talking about my Oppa here!
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Ghoulinthepajamas
March 21, 2018 at 1:21 AM
It's alright. Nobody can enjoy universal popularity. 😆
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Ghoulinthepajamas
March 21, 2018 at 1:19 AM
Maybe you'll end up liking him as happened with many people in the past. 😉
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Flightey Gazelles
March 21, 2018 at 2:12 AM
I've never seen him in a romcom, I'm very curious to. I know about FTLY because of Jang Nara but I've heard divisive opinions about it. With this writer, I'm eager to watch him ib a romcom.
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Bebot
March 21, 2018 at 10:51 AM
Watch his old drama The successful story of a bright girl that's his first drama with Jang Nara then they got reunited in Fated to love you. The only problem with FTLY is if you watched the taiwanese drama then there's a possibility that you compare them. But you can say that Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara's chemistry is still there.
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Gidget
March 21, 2018 at 3:33 PM
JH's character was over the top in the Korean version. Didn't understand it until I watched the Taiwanese version.
I think that they were aiming to parody some of the more ridiculous things in it (in fashion, hindsight is 20-20). Like the secretary's hair flip. Then the second lead's braids (LOL). Also, the secretary's silly mannerisms and laugh.
Still, it was a good show on its own merits.
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greenfields
March 21, 2018 at 3:50 AM
My question exactly! I love the set up. I love Jung Ryeo Won. I love Junho. But I'm not fond of Jang Hyuk. Because he's so LOUD with portrayal of characters, I think people either really love him, or don't at all. Sadly, I'm with the latter.
On the other hand, the role of gangster seems to fit him perfectly. So I remain hopeful.
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Tresses
March 21, 2018 at 4:08 AM
More like he was loud in some of his dramas where he also suffered from bad direction, writing and low quality productions. Otherwise he is sublime. He is typecasted as angry badass guy so it has become sort of repetitive. In real life he is very sweet gentle cheerful but reserved. Far from gangster he is like an approachable guy next door.
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fan
March 21, 2018 at 4:24 AM
I wonder if people who think he is so 'LOUD' in his dramas watched Money Flower - excellent show- where I even missed his signature laughter which I didn't like before.
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Yunhye
March 21, 2018 at 5:20 AM
He was in some really bad dramas. No matter how good an actor is he needs assistance to shine. Why do people forget his many great dramas and performance and remeber only bad one. Is it because he always plays bad boys?
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prettysup
March 21, 2018 at 4:39 AM
Ha you should watch Jang Hyuk in 'Beautiful Mind' or 'Money Flower', completely nuance performances.
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redfox
March 21, 2018 at 1:03 PM
I did watch Money Flower but had to give up and I don´t really know what it is that feels off with him, his acting style feels unpleasant and a little mad.
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Sorty
March 21, 2018 at 5:45 PM
I think his style is better suited for movies than the dramas. He is able to portray complicated emotions with such ease. Movie directors can use him well. He will be great. But let's not forget it's also about the type of roles he is given. He hardly played a likable character with whom audience can emphatize.
He never played a normal role. Let's see what happens with this new role. I believe in him. He will be great here.
DiJay
March 21, 2018 at 6:38 AM
Just curious.. Which and how many dramas of Jang Hyuk have you watched to judge him that he is LOUD?
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Serendipity
March 21, 2018 at 3:36 PM
He is mostly LOUD,I agree...but may be not his fault for being typecasted.
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Trinity 🍆
March 21, 2018 at 9:29 AM
I like Jang Hyuk in badass roles (Chuno, Voice, The Flu) but I don't like him in comedy roles. I did not like Fated to Love you because of him. He was so obnoxious and weird in it and not funny at all.
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KingofHell
March 21, 2018 at 6:52 AM
It has to be Jang Hyuk because Oppa is a daebak actor so the writer wants to work with him. And since you haven't finished any of his dramas maybe not even start this one or few episodes in drop this one as well.
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rambutan
March 22, 2018 at 1:21 AM
I 've watched JH in many dramas and dropped about half of them. For this drama, count me in episode 1! No doubt about that. JRW was very very impressive in Witch's Court. Junho is my new found star. I loved the writer in Jealousy Incarnate.
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john
March 26, 2018 at 4:08 AM
Tree With Deep Roots is a good drama. Wonderful cast. If you don’t watch it, you’re missing out.
Chuno was another good one
Staying with the theme, Shine or Go Crazy.
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9 Amal
March 21, 2018 at 12:09 AM
The only thing I'm concerned about this drama is that this drama will be aired in May which is a fasting month and how could I handle this food porn drama? The struggle is real because I like the writer as well as the actors 😭
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Mjfan
March 21, 2018 at 12:35 AM
Same here😂😂😂
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Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 1:18 AM
Same! Maybe we should watch the drama while waiting for suhor??? 😆
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Safeenah
March 21, 2018 at 2:48 AM
That was my first thought honestly.....
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RenOIshi
March 21, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Hehe! Same here!
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seoul_searcher
March 21, 2018 at 2:22 AM
I'll vicariously fill my stomach watching them have good food
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Me
March 21, 2018 at 4:30 AM
I'm going to binge watch it on Eid 😎
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mano
March 21, 2018 at 7:13 AM
Oh come on...it's not like we can eat Tang su yuk 😂
I like food, I like eat, but I never enjoy dramas with food theme like "Let's eat" or any mukbang videos on YouTube 😂
I love Junho but I think I'm gonna pass this.
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Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 7:20 AM
WHAT? Are you saying you’re not going to watch Johnny Appa’s drama? Cookie will get mad! 😂
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mano
March 21, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Bianhe qookie yaa
Auntie Mano can't stand watching people eat 😌
I will check the first two episodes, just to see Junho. Who knows, maybe I'll stay.
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10 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
March 21, 2018 at 12:09 AM
Jang hyuk oppaaaaaa 😍😍😍😍😍 Some fans are not too satisfied if he is the second lead (which we are not so sure since reports are quite contradicted with each other) but he knows what he is doing and doing second lead once in a while won't make him lost popularity and he will still be in demand. Besides, there are times second leads have more interesting roles except that in romance drama, usually first lead will get the female lead. LOL.
I think we will get some love triangle here as well. Well, can we just add one awesome second female lead so all just get their own lovelines. LOL.
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seoul_searcher
March 21, 2018 at 12:56 AM
I second this one more amazing female actor/character pls
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yoeda
March 21, 2018 at 12:57 AM
They do! It's Cha Joo Young. She will be Junho first love, later wife. Even the offer to 3 leads come out earlier this month but she's the one who confirm first before those.
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seoul_searcher
March 21, 2018 at 2:25 AM
Oh I really like her although she's always played antagonists
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
March 21, 2018 at 2:57 AM
Ahh I see. Thanks!
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alasecond
March 21, 2018 at 8:52 AM
cook- chaebol.. nah!...
gangster-chaebol.. yeah! :P
they should have 2 distinct couples.. no triangle, quadrilateral
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 1:16 AM
Crying here.
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
March 21, 2018 at 2:58 AM
*sending virtual hugs*
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marina
March 21, 2018 at 8:19 PM
^_^ Jung Hyuk is goal 😍😍
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11 vongole
March 21, 2018 at 12:32 AM
Omo! Favourite writer and favourite actors (particularly excited to see Jung Ryeo-won in a drama again). So looking forward to this!
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12 Cloggie
March 21, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Writer of Jealousy Incarnate and three great actors? I'm not even going to pretend not to be ridiculously excited about this.
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Chandler
March 22, 2018 at 8:01 AM
Same. I could care less who's the "main" lead in this because, with this ensemble and writer, I know we're in great hands. I can't wait!
I'm praying for a Jo Jung Seok cameo!
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hikari_nmh
March 23, 2018 at 2:05 AM
Yes, please! Can we get Hwa Shin do a coverage or two on them? Maybe about the downfall of the star chef or the success story of Hungry Wok restaurant later on. Or just anything. I hope to see JJS and Junho in one frame though. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I read from a diff. translation that Seo Poong has a charisma like Hwa Shin, iirc. Imagine Seo Poong and Hwa Shin together... 😍😍😍 add in Jang Hyuk's character too 😎😎.
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13 superwhopotterlock
March 21, 2018 at 12:47 AM
Junho with another loan shark who has a heart of gold? Looking forward to their bromance. Love both the male leads.
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14 ahjummadd
March 21, 2018 at 12:51 AM
With a cast like that - I'm in!!! Particularly Junho.
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15 seoul_searcher
March 21, 2018 at 12:54 AM
I read somewhere where junho said JBL would be his last acting project before enlisting but I'm so glad he's doing another project. I'm also so glad to see JRW and JH again as their recent works made me love them even more. The writer is aces in comedy and I'm expecting amazing ensemble and comedic chem 😃
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16 giocare 🌻💛
March 21, 2018 at 1:01 AM
Awww I saw "Grease" and got too excited
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Namu 🐧
March 21, 2018 at 1:04 AM
🙊🙊🙊
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17 Namu 🐧
March 21, 2018 at 1:07 AM
Yeay more Junho this year 🎉🎉
and Writer Seo never disappoints me so far
so double yeay 😁😁
but can I hope more bromance for this? 😆
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18 YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 1:14 AM
B...but Jang Hyuk is going to be second lead???? He goes to prison, and he's overflowing with humanity, and he's not going to get the girl????
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Ghoulinthepajamas
March 21, 2018 at 1:28 AM
Junho already has a wife. Jang Hyuk pursues his love aggressively. So according to details we can say Jang Hyuk and Jung Rye Won will have love-line. They have to be together neither I would be devastated. And why will Hyukie be a 2nd lead he was always a lead actor. Maybe both of the actors have main roles.
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Delurker
March 21, 2018 at 5:09 AM
It might be a sunbae-hoobae setup like Cha Seung-won and Lee Seung-gi in You're Surrounded.
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Gidget
March 21, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Or like Hwayugi.
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kiara
March 21, 2018 at 4:28 AM
He's got me. He doesn't need another girl.
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Foul
March 21, 2018 at 5:59 AM
He got his wife. He doesn't need you. 🙊🙊
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kiara
March 21, 2018 at 6:15 AM
We all know he's married.
Have a cookie and let me fangirl over one of my fav actors :p.
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Foul
March 21, 2018 at 7:04 AM
OK. Then imagine you are his second wife and you are step-mama to his three noisy kids. 🙈🙈🙈
Gidget
March 21, 2018 at 3:40 PM
LOL
19 Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 1:22 AM
I haven’t seen any of the writer’s previous works but I love the three and I don’t really mind seeing Jun-ho on my screen again. ^^
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canxi
March 21, 2018 at 3:44 AM
What?! You gotta watch their stuff!! Watch them in order. Pasta, then Miss Korea, then Jealousy Incarnate.
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Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 6:20 AM
I remember I watched the first two episodes of Jealousy Incarnate but I wasn’t able to continue and later heard mix reviews when the drama ended, so I ended up not picking it up back again.
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bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Jealousy Incarnate was pretty special, it was a bit off the track of regular old kdramas. I kind of recall that it started out a bit harsh, you might want to give it four episodes. I think it's really worth it.
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Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Thanks, I’m in the mood for a rom/com so I’ll give it another try while waiting for Greasy Melo to air.
Cloggie
March 21, 2018 at 11:03 AM
Jealousy Incarnate was soooo addictive. What made it special was the OTP of course, but also all the side characters. I loved the two mothers for example, they were wonderful frenemies who had the same taste in everything - including men.
I'd never seen to many relationship triangles in a single series and it made the drama really rich and gripping through to the final episode (yes, after you made it through the first three or four).
That's what I'm hoping from this new one too, the restaurant can be such a perfect setting for lots of interesting stories.
Bebot
March 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Jaealousy Incarnate is one of the best and well-written drama. I enjoy and love it. Gong Hyo Jin and Ju Jung Seok chemistry and the way they act is so entertaining, You have to watch it. It's in my list of recommended dramas. You won't get it for the 1st 2 episodes but as you watch it you will get to the point that you will tell yourself "oh i've got it now" and you will start to love it even their lines are good.
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canxi
March 21, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Jealousy Incarnate is good but it's actually my least favorite of the three, lol. I would probably do Miss Korea first out of these if you wanted to watch out of order.
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Gidget
March 21, 2018 at 3:45 PM
Me too. Dropped that show 1/2 way through. Didn't like any of the characters. And didn't like to parts of the story that were basically public service announcements.
bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 4:16 PM
O wondrous kdrama, that hast such a varied appeal for so wide an audience!
@ Giegie, I couldn't stick with Miss Korea and think Pasta is repetitive, so . . . 😹
Giegie
March 21, 2018 at 11:10 PM
I’ll check out MS and see if I’ll like it...I adore Jo Jung-suk though I’ll probably go with JI first ;)
@bbstl Haha, ok... 😄
20 meowingme
March 21, 2018 at 1:24 AM
Yayy, a refreshing story with great cast, will so be checking this out. And please let the melo stays on the title only, I hate terminal illness...
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Delurker
March 21, 2018 at 5:12 AM
I have high hopes; even in Jealousy Incarnate there was no terminal-illness plot. Which is also a very good thing; I don't know whether this constant cancer = death sentence is actually helpful for patients over there...
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MapleSilver
March 21, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Trust this writer. She does not go for the typical tropes. No bitchy second lead ever, no makjang, no idiocy. I am confident her idea of melo is not what we are used to. I have to say how surprised I am at how popular she seems to be on this thread. When Miss Korea came out hardly anyone watched it, yet it was one of the most heart-warming dramas out there.
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Delurker
March 21, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Would you recommend it? Is there enough comedy along with the warmth?
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MapleSilver
March 21, 2018 at 6:06 PM
I think there is. And I am not going to lie, there are slow parts. Just keep in mind that this is rather a slice-of-life drama, and one that is also character driven, but the characters are great and they act sensibly. And I love the nostalgic vibe it gives.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM
Don't you worry, the only melodramatic moments in Greasy Melo are grease-related - indigestion and excessive wind - and quickly resolved in a matter of minutes by dramatic burps, explosive farts and merciful release in toilet paradise.
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21 JScoded
March 21, 2018 at 1:56 AM
I cannot go beyond greasy title. It's cheesy to the max. Sorry
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ohhaeyoung
March 21, 2018 at 9:11 AM
i hope whoever picks it up renames it to a better name...reminds me of how much I still giggle at Master of Noodles from a couple of years ago
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22 korfan
March 21, 2018 at 2:18 AM
Loving the cast already.
Looking forward to this.
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23 almond
March 21, 2018 at 3:12 AM
After Just Between Lovers, I'm up for anything Junho's in, at least for the first few episodes lol. And having Janghyuk and Jung Ryeowon in the same drama is just icing on the cake. Praying for a good script, because the casting choice is rock solid.
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24 canxi
March 21, 2018 at 3:47 AM
Oooh man,. Definitely my fave drama writer. I just love their shows so much. And this cast!! I am soooo in. <3
I'm a little confused on the characters but I'm sure things will get clarity later. Can't wait.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 9:26 PM
I'm in the cast but it's a cameo. They offered me the roles of Grease or Jang Hyuk's First Love. I found out that as Grease, I would have to die multiple times in a hot wok throughout the entire drama, so I opted for the First Love cameo instead.
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25 lemoncello
March 21, 2018 at 3:54 AM
I'm so excite to see Junho again... :)
I'm in a business trip now, and when I turned on the TV in the hotel I'm staying now, it's "Chief Kim" in one of the station. When I switched on the channel, it's Seo Yeol who appeared on the screen. I suddenly laughed out a lot remembering Manager Kim & Director Seo bromance.
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26 prettysup
March 21, 2018 at 4:00 AM
Jang Hyuk says that the reason why he picks this drama is because he thinks it is interesting to mix action in a romance drama. Hasn’t seen him as a gangster before, looking forward to it!
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27 blissfulennaira
March 21, 2018 at 4:15 AM
I'M IN!!!!
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28 kiara
March 21, 2018 at 4:26 AM
All 3 of them are headlining this show like GF said.
Main, 2nd, 3rd leads are so overrated. I like the new trendy multiple leads like they just did in "Mother." It represented 3 generations and the show was better for it.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 6:27 AM
GF forgot to mention this but I'm doing a cameo as a Pivotal Figure. I'm the reason Jang Hyuk goes to prison.
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kiara
March 21, 2018 at 7:12 AM
Why do they always forget to mention the most important part of the cast?
I love Jung Ryeo-won but I'm afraid you are going to outshine her here.
*fighting YY*
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 7:43 AM
Well, Jang Hyuk and I share many things in common, and one of the precious bonds that bind us together now and forever is that he and I are the only two known existing members of the OWHC aka Overflowing with Humanity Club on Planet Earth. Thank you for your kind words, kiara, and yes, to be honest, I worry that my brief (but radiant) cameo may put her in the shade.
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bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Tee hee she'll have to try to make up for it with sheer effort and slogging through every single darn episode.
kiara
March 21, 2018 at 9:41 AM
The K-netizens are protesting, poor girl.
Maybe you should hire her to be the secretary of your OWHC club.
YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 22, 2018 at 1:11 AM
@bbstl She's going to face an uphill task, but I wish her all the best from the bottom of my overflowing heart.
@kiara Well, I'm afraid it isn't easy to be an OWHC member. She could be an ordinary HC (Humanity Club) member though. The catch is the Overflowing pre-requisite, and that's why membership of the OWHC currently stands at two: me and my Jang Hyuk.
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29 Das
March 21, 2018 at 4:29 AM
I'm starting to sense a pattern with Junho and food. A gluttonous sociopath in Chief Kim, ice-cream addict in Just Between Lovers. It makes sense that he'll level up to a chef for his next role lol.
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30 sparks121
March 21, 2018 at 5:06 AM
Nooo, this is going against kim myung min's drama! I hope they both do well, haha.
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kiara
March 21, 2018 at 5:39 AM
Oh my gosh that's right. It'd be hard to beat "Miracle" but I hope that the ratings will be close and not lead the other by a lot.
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31 PakalanaPikake
March 21, 2018 at 5:10 AM
Thanks for this exciting casting news, GirlFriday!
The title is making my formerly cast iron stomach feel a bit queasy, but that's the only reservation I have. A good comedy would really float my boat, especially when it's by the writer of JEALOUSY INCARNATE.
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bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 8:52 AM
haha my concern is that the sight of people eating jjajjangmyun makes me sick 🙃
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PakalanaPikake
March 21, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Then make sure you never watch HAPPY FAMILY. The famous restaurant in it started out as a noodle stand that specialized in that dish. The rest of the chow in it was very photogenic. ;-)
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bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 10:06 AM
👍🏼 thanks! 🤢
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32 Kasey J.
March 21, 2018 at 5:29 AM
Yum, I can't wait! For the food porn and the eye candy. ;)
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33 kdramaship
March 21, 2018 at 5:39 AM
I’m really excited for an uptight Junho ala Chief Kim! He was great as Kang Do (Just Between Lovers) but his comic timing and arrogance in Chief Kim was amazing. And going by the description as an arrogant chef and coming from the write of Pasta, I’m hoping for more of an arrogant role. Also can we please get a Lee Sun Kyun cameo (more than the voiceover in Jealousy Incarnate) !
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34 하데스
March 21, 2018 at 5:51 AM
Junho is all I need to know.
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nami1116
March 21, 2018 at 6:01 AM
Same here..I saw his name, I clicked, I'm in.
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35 Reeds
March 21, 2018 at 5:59 AM
Ah... I was hoping it would be a Korean Grease remake hahaha
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36 loveblossom🌸
March 21, 2018 at 6:20 AM
It feels funny to imagine Jung Ryeo Won as a fancy chaebol heiress after her last role as a feisty, messy lawyer (LOL her apartment!) in Witch’s Court. Jang Hyuk’s role sounds like it’ll be fun. Excited to see him again.
The Greasy Melo name is strange. Sounds kinda gross. XD Haven’t seen any past works by this writer, but the plot sounds like it could be funny & heartwarming. Maybe a good character growth drama.
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Delurker
March 21, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Her fancy chaebol heiress was hilarious in History of the Salaryman; I hope to see that again :-)
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37 DiJay
March 21, 2018 at 6:37 AM
Just curious.. Which and how many dramas of Jang Hyuk have you watched to judge him that he is LOUD?
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Alessar
March 21, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Jang Hyuk is KNOWN for his booming laugh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWU7j1-Z9Mo
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kiara
March 21, 2018 at 10:50 AM
I can see why it would be annoying to some but I laugh with him every time.
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 21, 2018 at 8:25 PM
Yes, that laugh is so addictive and hilarious. Jang Hyuk even pokes fun at his own laugh. I remember this scene in Fated where he laughed long and loud whilst in the throes of despair, and finally subsided into miserable silence, muttering, "All I can do is laugh." Lolol
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38 miss h
March 21, 2018 at 7:32 AM
I like the writer and I LOVE this cast. Two of my favorite actors - Jang Hyuk and Junho - together in one drama! Plus Jung Ryeo-won!
The descriptions sound interesting as well. It should be fun to see how such different characters come together.
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39 bbstl 🧹
March 21, 2018 at 8:50 AM
ooooooo 😮 I'm already TOTALLY 🤣🤣🤣 !
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40 Alessar
March 21, 2018 at 9:58 AM
NGL, if I saw a restaurant named HUNGRY WOK I would immediately go eat there.
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41 Myfairzack
March 21, 2018 at 10:13 AM
I want Jung Ryeo-won to end up with the loan skark dude who is more manly looking, but she is probably going to be with junho character who is probably going to be a flower boy
My god, i said this once and I'll say it again. WHY CAN'T THE MANLY GUY GET THE GIRL!
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Nam Joo-hyuk is Tall
March 21, 2018 at 10:18 AM
Have you seen Junho in Chief Kim? He's pretty, but he's super masculine. He's also very masculine in JBL. I didn't even realize he was in a boy band until I googled him, so don't let the idol persona scare you away.
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Myfairzack
March 21, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Okay may it wont be the bad chansung (or what ever is name is)
Is a pop star and he was hot and masculine. It the thinner pop stars i usually don't trust
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Myfairzack
March 21, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Chansung was hot in masculine in 7 day queen. that's what I meant to type, not that it matters many more
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Serendipity
March 21, 2018 at 3:45 PM
Junho's character already has a wife they said above.
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Siesta
March 22, 2018 at 12:38 AM
Manly guy will get the girl don't worry. Flowerboy already has a wife.
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Das
March 22, 2018 at 3:17 AM
Junho's never been a flower boy in any of his roles so this would be a first if that's the case. But being manly has nothing to do with how pretty his face is so how is it relevant lol.
I think the marriage is supposed to be on the rocks tho, so who knows if the characters will stay married. Regardless, I'm down for a good story with good characterisation, and all three actors have proven their skills at bringing their roles to life. I hope there will be more depth to the drama then just who ending up with who tho.
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42 Nam Joo-hyuk is Tall
March 21, 2018 at 10:15 AM
I prayed that Junho would do a comedy romcom after JBL. Ask and ye shall receive! He's making smart decisions in his drama choices--not getting cornered into one type of character.
I love Jang Hyuk even when he's yelling and being ridiculous. I can already sense the chemistry between him and Junho. Those two will try and outdo each other at every turn and it will be HILARIOUS. I think Junho is one of the few young actors who can steal a scene from Jang Hyuk.
I haven't seen the lady in anything, but the comments make me think she'll be great.
And we only have to wait till May! YES.
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43 Isabelle
March 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Jung Ryeo-won in a comedy again, I will watch this for sure !
She was soooo hilarious in History of a salaryman, as a crazy chaebol heiress !
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44 Enios
March 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM
I am so excited about this as I love both Junho aand Jung Ryeo Won and I've always liked how Jang Hyuk looks lol I know she's married but I would love for a love line between JRW and one of these guys :)
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45 Cocomo
March 21, 2018 at 12:24 PM
Is this the story of Soo Ae and that ex gangster from Strongest Deliveryman lol. Jk. Anyways is this a rom com or a melodrama?
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46 신류지
March 21, 2018 at 12:35 PM
Wait a minute did I just read this right? Like Jang Hyuk is a second lead? WHATT??? But I mean I did like Lee Jun Ho in his recent drama so I don't think I mind this too much but still shocked ><;;
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47 Gidget
March 21, 2018 at 3:21 PM
This makes me so happy. 🤩
Let me count the ways:
1. It's like a happy romcom oasis 🌴 sprung suddenly up in a cop/legal/melo/adultery desert.😞
2. Have always loved, loved, loved JH.😍
3. Don't know much about JRW but that was a strong endorsement. I'm in.👍
4. Junho is my current kdrama obsession. 💗. Just started watching JBL and omo. What a great show! I didn't recognize him as the same actor that was in Chief Kim. ...He does an amazing job of crafting his characters, so each feels like a unique, whole human being. What a talented young man he is. (Was already starting to get sad that when I finish the show it might be a while before he's in a new project.) *💃*.
5. The setup sounds awesome.🥡🍻
6. The show starts in May!⏰
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48 Beanfan
March 21, 2018 at 3:23 PM
I'm watching "Money Flower" right now, and am totally loving Jang Hyuk in it! I also loved Jealousy Incarnate...so this might be something I'll check out!
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49 RenOIshi
March 21, 2018 at 6:32 PM
Ah!!! I am so so so IN!! Jealousy Incarnate is one of my all time favourite dramas! I would love to see another masterpiece from the same writer! My foray into Kdramas started with Fated to Love You and Jang Hyuk may have portrayed a crazy dude but he helped me pave my way into the wonderful world of K drama land. I was blown away by Junho's electric performance in Just Between Lovers - which I am currently binge watching! I did not necessarily like JRW character in MLSamSoon, but it all had to do with writing and directing not the actual actress. Bring it on May 2018!
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50 Sal
March 21, 2018 at 8:16 PM
I'm ready for this potential noona romance! Although the real seller here is the potential bromance between Junho and Janghyuk lbr. Junho has great chemistry with his sparring partners if Chief Kim and Twenty are anything to go by. The romance can go any which direction, but this bromance better be happening!
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