Park Bo-gum and Song Hye-gyo explore Cuba in new Boyfriend teaser
by stroopwafel
tVN’s noona romance Boyfriend has just released their first video teaser featuring leads Song Hye-gyo (Descended From the Sun) and Park Bo-gum (Moonlight Drawn By Clouds). Boyfriend is a chaebol romance story — with a twist. Our chaebol is a privileged divorced single mom, while the story’s Candy is a young, free-spirited man (Man-dy?).
Song’s character, Cha Soo-hyun, seems to have it all, but her life hasn’t been entirely happy. She’s feels trapped in a sheltered life; unable to make decisions for herself. Park’s character, Kim Jin-hyuk, is a total free spirit who’s poor but content with his life. The two meet by chance and eventually fall in love with each other.
Opening in Havana (oh-na-na), we see a smiley Park Bo-gum exploring the city with his camera in hand. In a neat bit of symbolism, every shot of Park is in vibrant color, while every shot of Song Hye-gyo is in monochrome. Whereas Park explores and interacts with people, Song Hye-gyo is nearly always alone. At one point, Song drives past Park Bo-gum and she turns to look back at him. We see the pair finally come face to face, the screen split in colored and monochrome halves. As Park Bo-gum approaches Song Hye-gyo,a wave breaks Havana’s iconic sea wall (called the Malecon) and color sweeps into Song Hye-gyo’s half of the frame. The teaser ends with the entire frame now in color and the couple facing each other with smiles.
The teaser is beautiful and dreamy so I only have one complaint — the hair. Even after I saw the script reading photos I’d been hoping the actors would have different hairstyles but clearly we’re sticking with the long hair for Park Bo-gum and the short hair-bangs combo for Song Hye-gyo. Maybe the hairstyles will grow on me? I’ll have to tune in on November 28th to find out.
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1 Btsexo
November 5, 2018 at 9:05 PM
I was hesitant about watching it but the teaser is so beautiful am definitely going to check it out
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2 panshel
November 5, 2018 at 9:31 PM
All free spirits have long hair.
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Smile🌻
November 5, 2018 at 9:39 PM
It's a requirement. In fact, his hair is not long enough!
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🍙 kimbap noona
November 6, 2018 at 3:55 AM
How about facial hair?
*shudders at the thought of Bogummy with patchy beard*
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egads aka Dame Maggie
November 6, 2018 at 4:01 AM
Don't put that out in the universe. Now it's possible. *also shudders*
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egads aka Dame Maggie
November 6, 2018 at 4:00 AM
that's what I've been saying!
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javinne
November 6, 2018 at 12:24 AM
LOL!!! True
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mary
November 6, 2018 at 3:19 AM
What about Park Il-do
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Clover
November 6, 2018 at 3:52 AM
Omo this really crack me up! Well done, Mary, now we need to know about Park Il Do's hair,
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xhuizini
November 7, 2018 at 12:47 AM
park il-do definitely is a free spirit
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fab
November 6, 2018 at 3:22 AM
And she wouldn't be a mum without the short bob.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Really? No. :)
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3 Smile🌻
November 5, 2018 at 9:37 PM
I'm intrigued. Although, I have to admit, when the waves crashed against the sea wall I couldn't help but giggle. I felt like I was watching an advertisement for a perfume or something else fancy. Anyways, after re-watching the teaser I got the feeling that there's potential for this drama. I'm hoping for a whimsical feel throughout the drama.
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acela ❤
November 5, 2018 at 9:43 PM
I sure want the whimsical feel to continue.
On paper the story sounds predictable, i hope the execution will make up for it.
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windsun33
November 6, 2018 at 6:22 AM
Aside from the Cuba part not sure what makes this different than 100 other cinderella/chaebol stories.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 8:51 AM
You saw fancy perfume. I saw mom and daughter doing a douche commercial. LOL It's still beautiful though.
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Smile🌻
November 6, 2018 at 11:09 AM
It took me a minute to understand why you said mom and daughter! 😂😂😂
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Edna Bacalso
August 2, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Just being bitter, is sad!
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4 acela ❤
November 5, 2018 at 9:40 PM
So the hair is a symbolism of their characters. The free spirited wavy long locks and the perfectly short no-nonsense bob. 🤔
The teaser is beautifully shot btw.
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cherry 🍒
November 6, 2018 at 5:24 AM
In theory I get it but I still hate SHK’s hairstyle! She’s a beautiful woman... that hairstyle makes her look somehow ordinary...
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 8:55 AM
Cannot agree with you more. She's so beautiful. Enhance it! I've noticed that kdrama does this to lots of lady characters though.
The wispy Bogum hair is triggering flashbacks of Strongest Deliveryman.
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alasecond
November 6, 2018 at 12:38 PM
because k drama knows 90% of revenue comes from women.. so keep men shining and shining woman subdued :P
kidding, but have to agree ... not just b'ful she is THE most b'ful korean female celeb i have seen. The only other lady i'd call drop dead gorgeous pretty is this lady from a reality show.. heart signals season 2
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 5:01 PM
That's a shame. The ladies are beautiful outside their kdrama styling. I haven't seen Heart Signals but the leading lady in Beauty Inside is striking. It might be the lighting, the camera angles, or the way they did her eye make up but I find myself staring at her A LOT! She looks great in that show.
alasecond
November 7, 2018 at 5:39 AM
hehe.. i fast forward all scenes of that drama barring the scenes of second couple
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acela ❤
November 6, 2018 at 9:35 AM
I know! They are both beautiful individuals. Celebrate their beauty and not detract from it.
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junah
November 9, 2018 at 7:06 AM
i watched SHK in world within and she looked very pretty (and easy to relate) with short hair. and matched her character as well. but here, i dunno. it's just not the style I would pick for her character.
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5 coby
November 5, 2018 at 9:44 PM
Same concern here, the hair! The last pic should have been perfect for me if they don't have almost the same hair length.
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Ally
November 6, 2018 at 4:35 AM
Couple hair styles! No? 😅
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6 BdxPelik
November 5, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Pfft, I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by their hairstyles.
This is the first time I kept tabs on a drama since before it was even born. From the long-awaiting confirmation of cast that took over a month (people bothered about the age difference and the married-to-his-best-friend issue) to the release of the first teaser. It's like watching a baby grow, as in very slowly.
I never would've "read between the lines (or in this case frames)" like you did about the colors. Wow.
Havana oh na na...
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7 capt_blackdog is dirty but pretty
November 5, 2018 at 11:35 PM
I dig his hair, despite it being too much on the nose (he's a free spirit, he's artsy!). Maybe because my husband had a very similar hairstyle when we first met and I'm easily emotionally swayed.
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alasecond
November 6, 2018 at 12:41 PM
he is actually lookin good and able to carry it well..
the only thing, i don't want to see my innocent sweet baby bogum grow into a "I know i am very famous and talented" out of reach star :( .. if he can only be "I'm very happy and reach out to me" till the end of the success ladder kind of star :)
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8 RenOIshi
November 6, 2018 at 12:01 AM
I actually like PBG’s hair. He is a pretty guy and it suits him :)
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Unnie55
November 7, 2018 at 8:27 PM
yep..im kinda confused why everyone bother by his hair,..ok i get every people have different taste but still lol
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9 Bernadett
November 6, 2018 at 12:07 AM
I can't imagine how would a romance drama about two people of a different personality meeting and then falling in love fill 16 episodes. I have a feeling it will be like other tvn dramas with a lot of drawn-out scenes, stunning cinematography and emotional music bordering on the saccharine and only confidently relying on two big names in the kdrama industry.
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byeol
November 6, 2018 at 1:21 AM
now I'm afraid. plus the.. uhm.. writer..
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blnmom
November 6, 2018 at 8:40 AM
I don't care about the hair, this is what I'm afraid of.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 8:58 AM
Oh gosh. I hope not.
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Ally
November 6, 2018 at 11:18 AM
I might only be in this one for the pretty—-which would be fine with me! Who am I kidding, I’d only watch this one for the beauty. Script? What script?
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10 Kay
November 6, 2018 at 1:05 AM
It does look like an advert or MV.
Will sure be checking this out for PBG to see if he can bring his magic touch for this drama.
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11 Jolly
November 6, 2018 at 1:13 AM
This drama is going to suck purely because of the writer. None of the dramas written prior have been close to even average. The PD has a lot to make up for, but flashy directing can only take you so far.
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junah
November 9, 2018 at 6:55 AM
what are PD other works ?
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Edna Bacalso
August 2, 2019 at 7:55 AM
I guessed you are completely wrong! This drama is awesome and beautiful/classic love story!
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12 javinne
November 6, 2018 at 1:29 AM
Maybe we will have here a Noona romance that is finally going to work and not disappoint us? (I am watching at you, pretty noona who buys me food😒😒).
I mean, apart from I hear your voice, and secret love affair (which I haven't watched yet), I don't think I have know from any other noona romance that is worth watching..... 🙄
You guys could help me if I am wrong.
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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
November 6, 2018 at 3:31 AM
If I remember right, you're uncomfortable with student/teacher romances?
Then how about Last Cinderella or What's Up Fox?
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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
November 6, 2018 at 3:32 AM
Ah! And Kimi wa Petto!
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javinne
November 6, 2018 at 10:57 AM
I am not uncomfortable with any age differences between leads as long as it makes sense within the plot or with the personality and needs of the leads.
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sph_7
November 6, 2018 at 5:26 AM
If you want something fun to watch I recommend High School King of Savvy
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sph_7
November 6, 2018 at 5:28 AM
Also A Witch’s Romance was fun and cute.
Both of these have a 10+ year gap, if you can take it. The humor is worth it.
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javinne
November 6, 2018 at 10:58 AM
True! I already watched that one too... indeed! 😄 And I liked it. It was ok. It worked for me.
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lexyk
November 6, 2018 at 6:34 AM
Secret Love Affair is a must-see in terms of noona romance...rather in terms of Kdrama. I think it's a classic. It was well-executed, went beyond the romance and talked about corruption in general. I binged-watched it and it was so intense. Recommend it!
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thatstp
November 6, 2018 at 7:16 AM
I believe that was the only noona romance I've liked other than Witch's Romance. High School King of Savvy, I Hear Your Voice, Something in the Rain didn't work for me.
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Trinity 🍆
November 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM
I Hear Your Voice is one of my favorite dramas but Witch's Romance is another favorite of mine. It was also what introduced me to Park Seo-Joon. I Need Romance 3 is another good (and sexy) noona romance. I thought Dalja's Spring was cute. And another one I loved was Flower Boy Raymun Shop. Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy is an older one and hard to find but it's another good one.
I love Noona romances lol
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mindy
November 6, 2018 at 9:35 AM
Dal-ja’s Spring is great and I’m not biased or anything
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javinne
November 6, 2018 at 11:01 AM
I want to watch witch romance... And the flower ramyun shop is also on my list. From Dalja's Spring I don't have any idea, but I could take a look at a nice review without spoilers before deciding...
Thanks to all for suggestions.
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Trinity 🍆
November 6, 2018 at 4:52 PM
Anytime! Hope there is something on the list I provided that you can enjoy :)
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junah
November 9, 2018 at 7:01 AM
I hear your voice . yeah, i remember watched it (though not finished it), and surprisingly it didn't give me an eerie feeling at all. plus LJS was so glowing over there. i mean, he's literally glowing like all the camera lights were united focusing on his already porcelain skin. his skin is inhumane.
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javinne
November 9, 2018 at 1:15 PM
You should actually finish it. I think it has a beautiful message at the end: not to become evil hating even those who hurt you. It is ok to tell, because there is also all the action and how you can come too that conclusion... even for yourself, it will be your own journey.
I hope you finish to watch it. I have watched that drama at least two times 😬
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junah
November 10, 2018 at 2:25 AM
I tried to, but tbh, i couldn't stand the trial. i like the dynamics between OTP, but the trial scene felt like bunch of amateur playing court. lol. sorry. now i remember, i did take a peek to last episode. i guess they are living together in the end ? i forgot. maybe i revisit again if i have a time.
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13 spazmo
November 6, 2018 at 1:55 AM
so much pretty, but so many years... 12 years difference?
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14 🍙 kimbap noona
November 6, 2018 at 4:04 AM
I am excited to see a lead character who is content with his life which will be a refreshing change from all the downtrodden characters who work 5 part-time jobs or are humiliated by their bosses and bullied by their coworkers.
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cherry 🍒
November 6, 2018 at 5:26 AM
I saw some fan photos and he had slick shorter hair there... so maybe he won’t stay that free spirited the whole drama.
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🍙 kimbap noona
November 6, 2018 at 5:47 AM
Oh no! Don't you be messing with the free spirit by crunching his hair all up, Show!!!
*death by hair gel*
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15 dramamad
November 6, 2018 at 4:44 AM
....the Hair... yeah. It really bothers me. Sorry PBG 😐
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16 Elif Kaya
November 6, 2018 at 5:21 AM
He looks like a girl. He is very pretty and wears too much make up.
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17 cherry 🍒
November 6, 2018 at 5:27 AM
Why does PBG always look like teary eyed or almost crying?
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kangminjae
November 6, 2018 at 8:25 AM
LOL, he does cry very easily, bless his heart.
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18 ladykrueger
November 6, 2018 at 6:01 AM
The fluff (in his hair) is real 😂
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19 Wag-a-muffin
November 6, 2018 at 6:18 AM
Sigh. I hesitate to even comment--because Drama Beans is one site I visit to avoid politics. But I have lived near Cuba. I have good friends who still have family in Cuba. And I probably won't watch this. (And that's all the negative I'm gonna say.) I hope it's good. I admire Bo gummy. I hope it's well written, well acted and that everyone who watches it loves it and that it is a successful drama. I don't wish it ill. Neither is this a comment about anyone who decides to watch it and enjoys it.
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20 Currently Living On Planet Earth
November 6, 2018 at 6:58 AM
Oh my goodness, I am so glad I'm not the only one bothered by both of their hair! XD
When others commented on how awesome they looked with those hairstyles I just thought, "I don't see it..."
I doubt it, but I kinda hope it changes later on in the drama...
But, I am still intrigued to watch it...
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Edna Bacalso
August 2, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Very superficial eh!
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21 Andrea
November 6, 2018 at 7:20 AM
Okay but I LOVE Bogum's long hair don't even get me started.
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22 thatstp
November 6, 2018 at 7:26 AM
I want to watch this because I like Bo Gum from seeing him on Hyori's B&B. I've only seen him Naeil's Cantabile and I Remember You, nothing where he was the lead. I'm kinda excited for this but I wish the lead actress were different. I really like Song Hye Kyo but not with Bo Gum. Since he's a free spirit and she's longing to be freed, I want to see kisses, see them embrace and such. She's a bad kisser and I'm sure it will be weird for both of them since his friends with her husband. Ehh, guess we'll see what happens.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Try Moonlight Drawn By Clouds. It's his first lead character and he owned it. Reply 1988 was a cute watch too. Very long but full of heart.
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thatstp
November 6, 2018 at 2:21 PM
I couldn't get into either one of those. Hopefully, this is the one.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Crossing my fingers for ya!
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23 bunny
November 6, 2018 at 8:03 AM
I think Park Bo Gum's long hairstyle is suitable for the character (a carefree person), and it looks good on him too.
Unfortunately Song Hye Kyo's hairstyle is quite far off from the character she is playing here. A chaebol hairess usually look more sophisticated than THAT bang (same bang with the one she has in DoT, and same bang with my toddler girl). It made her look like a kid too. It doesnt look like a single divorced chaebol mom. I think the hairstyle is more suitable for roles like kindergarten teacher, student, freshman, volunteer worker, social worker.
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Dl
November 6, 2018 at 9:39 AM
I agree with your SHK observation. Maybe they're trying to make her look younger to shrink the age gap or show that she's not a typical chaebol heiress? Just guessing.
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24 kangminjae
November 6, 2018 at 8:23 AM
I was thrown off by his hair when we first saw pics, but now I'm used to it. Plus, recent photos of him show him with short hair, so I bet his character cuts it after Havana.
Anyway, I'm super excited and this teaser was BEAUTIFUL.
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25 Cloggie
November 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM
It sounds like a gender-swapped version if Memories of the Alhambra.
Cuba seems more interesting than Spain all of a sudden.
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26 Virch
November 6, 2018 at 9:01 AM
OMG!
Next time they should come here. Can't believe Bo-gum was so close!
Always wondered when they would come to the Caribbean. Seems it's a reality now :)
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27 JustMe
November 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM
When >80% of the comments discuss hair... This does not seem like a good sign. But--but--- Bogummy.... I think I might support you only in spirit with this one.
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28 Ally
November 6, 2018 at 10:36 AM
I love the entire look of this. I think Bogum’s hair is as perfect as a summer dream. He has THE BEST closed lip smile. Song Hye-Kyo looks beautiful in this as well and I totally see the serious chaebol with that bob. I like how she looks here better than DOTS. I’ve only seen Cuba passing by in the distance while on a cruise ship but as it recently was opened again for US tourists, my friend went and was enchanted by the people. I hope some of that permeates through the story.
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29 SH
November 6, 2018 at 1:07 PM
Bogum's hair reminds me so much of Won Bin's hair....
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30 Kreyon
November 6, 2018 at 4:38 PM
If I watch this solely for bo gummies hair - what kind of person does that make me? (shallow as a shower, an angsty shower ofc)
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mary
November 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM
Someone with a hair fetish heehee
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Kreyon
November 7, 2018 at 10:07 AM
park bo gum what have you done??? eek
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31 KaniaDJ
November 7, 2018 at 6:22 AM
I'm always drawn into the sweet boy, sleek short hair, beautiful smile & eyes, sometimes with questionable sexuality (sorry, but not sorry LOL) type of actor. That's the reason why i looove bogum and Kim soo hyun so much. But i gotta say, i struggled to like his hairstyle these past year. the only time I kinda like the hair was in the Eiger promotion materials.
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32 SooHa
November 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM
Bo Gum ah .. why .. whyyyy .. why that haiirrrr???!!!
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33 Nonso
November 7, 2018 at 5:01 PM
Why do they look alike?
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34 Luna Schimidt
November 7, 2018 at 7:49 PM
Well...I don't know. That was cringeworthy!
I don't know if it was the hair or that i felt that they don't match.
I don't know 😂 but I'm really curious about the drama.
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35 junah
November 9, 2018 at 6:49 AM
try so hard to feel this drama...but i don't feel it. whyyy??? and i don't understand PBG's hair.
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36 chousaurus
November 11, 2018 at 7:52 PM
UGH THE HAIRS
I REALLY DONT LIKE HIS HAIR
AND I REALLY DONT LIKE HER HAIR
but i'll still watch it 😂
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37 astroception
November 14, 2018 at 3:43 AM
I like the concept of this drama, but I feel the male lead is eh
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