From party girl to bottom of the Confucian ladder
by javabeans
First, a disclaimer: This movie is probably going to suck.
But, I’m just glad to see Park Jin-woo acting in something again. Not that he’s been completely out of work — he apparently had a role in the sageuk drama Bichunmu, although that series was actually shot four years ago.
But I really liked him in the funny and heartwarming comedy Bad Family (Arrested Development, kdrama-style, sorta), the teen sex romp Dasepo Naughty Girls (even though the movie was kinda meh), and 2004’s My Little Bride as Moon Geun Young’s age-appropriate boyfriend. Oh, and can’t forget him in Nonstop 5. His projects haven’t exactly been artistically challenging, but I’ve always thought he was better than his roles. His comic sense is pretty decent for a guy who could coast by as a mere heartthrob if he wanted; he’s got a willingness to make a fool of himself that I dig (Bad Family). (Although, I’d like to see him take the Kim Hye Sung route and really push himself).
This time he’s starring in a romantic-comedy movie with Park Jung-ah of sexed-up kpop girl group Jewelry, Nal-na-ri jong-bu-jeon [날나리 종부전] (I don’t know a good translation for the title, but it basically means a party girl becoming devoted housewife).
The story involves a materialistic wild child (Park Jung-ah) who’s never met a man whose head she couldn’t turn with her flirty good looks. Then she meets one whose indifference stings her pride (Park Jin-woo) and before you know it, they’re married. One problem: He’s the only son from a rigidly traditional family. Hijinks ensue. (Sounds kind of like Vineyard Man and Bad Couple given the farce treatment.)
The movie had its press conference on May 14 in Seoul and releases on May 22.
SONG OF THE DAY
Jewelry – “One More Time.” I almost feel the need to apologize for posting this overplayed song… but it’s a Park Jung-ah movie and the song’s used in the trailer so… [ Download ]
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Tags: Jewelry, Park Jin-woo (2)
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1 SDer
May 14, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Just a general question, nothing to do with the current post, but have you seen the Sunday show, We Just Married? There's a song that they play at the end and I'd love to know what it's called
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2 dulcedeleche
May 14, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Wasn't he also in the sitcom Unstoppable Wedding?
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3 Javabeans
May 14, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Was that a cameo or guest role? I believe he was, but it's not listed in any of his credits.
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4 mikaney
May 14, 2008 at 1:05 PM
wow. i'm going to watch it just to see how bad it is. (whoah, where'd the rest of my comment go?) anyhow, never was a fan of his acting. decent looks, improved acting, still not up to par to take on a leading role. with park jung ah, out of all people. from what i recall, she failed miserably when she tried acting in a drama long ago. i'm surprised she took on this role. hmm.
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5 anne
May 14, 2008 at 1:14 PM
he's also in Unstoppable Marriage as the main girl, Miho's, cousin, a cheap "cool guy" who only talks lies. he plays a doctor but he never has any money. weird lol
he is such a cool actor!
love him
lol
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6 violetish
May 14, 2008 at 1:15 PM
yeah he's in it, but he joined like half-way through. i suppose he was supposed to be a guest role, but he's been on the show for like 40 episodes and it doesn't seem like he's going to leave.
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7 mzpakipot
May 14, 2008 at 1:21 PM
i like this kid in that movie "my little bride"...he has a little resemblance of won bin....the female lead seems a little older looking for him..(:
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8 Sunah
May 14, 2008 at 1:54 PM
THIS is the guy who played Moon Geunyoung's baseball playing bf in My Little Bride??! I always thought that kid was cute. Who would have known he grew up to be sucha charming funny guy. (I just realized he's actually probably about the same age as Kim Rae Won!). I'm currently watching him in Unstoppable Marriage. I love all his high tales and "love triangle" with the other two guys...his BFFs, lol. In the sitcom, the main male character and another side male character bond over competition and all the lies they make up about themselves to look better than the other.
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9 Kristen
May 14, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Oh oh oh, I love him. Too bad this movie doesn't sound as promising as I would hope it would. I hope he acts in something really great in the future.
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10 Dele
May 14, 2008 at 5:12 PM
First, a disclaimer: This movie is probably going to suck.
rofl
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11 ripgal
May 14, 2008 at 5:33 PM
HAHA.. how funny..I just came across the trailer in youtube just now..
It was pretty alright.. nothing special.. it's probably going to go down as a typical failed comedy flic. But I must admit Park Jin Woo's cute.. he has the boyish charm that you can't resist.. will probably watch it for him.As for Park Jung Ah, no comments...cos for all I've never seen her act..
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12 emmaC
May 14, 2008 at 6:11 PM
I watch Unstoppable Marriage now and when he started coming on the show I didn't know who he was - I really like his role on the show too - I agree with Sunah; the three men being BFFs is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too funny and cute! Goo-Wang-Cha! Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!! If his role in his new movie is anything like the one his playing now in UM, then I might actually watch the movie (eventhough I'm not really into K-moview, just K-dramas) :)
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13 marcel
May 14, 2008 at 6:35 PM
so that's who park jung ah is.. her silver partyworld tablecloth toga is none too flattering.. & if i hear "baby, one more time" one more time i'm gonna start breaking windows >_
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14 ins
May 14, 2008 at 6:45 PM
oooo... so he's that cute boy in 'my little bride'. i was in k-movies bfr but now switch to k-dramas since i hv more time now :-)... he's ok, not really a heavyweight.. might get the dvd IF i see it in the shop
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15 whaleatape
May 14, 2008 at 10:42 PM
PARK JIN WOO! *squee* I won't be surprised if the movie isn't too good, but it's probably something you could watch to pass one of those lazy afternoons.
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16 Sue
May 15, 2008 at 6:34 PM
he appears for a good chunk of episodes in 못말리는 결혼. enough that he gets a love line ;D
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17 bree
May 15, 2008 at 7:30 PM
ohh..that's why the guy looks familiar, he was in the k-movie My Little Bride. He's cute, seems like a pretty good actor. And I don't know if anyone have noticed that he looks like Won Bin. I think I'll watch this =)
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18 aegyo
May 16, 2008 at 2:09 AM
it seems like a cute movie (mainly because park jin woo's there). haha. so, when are they gonna releasr it? :D
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19 wild creation
May 19, 2008 at 4:40 PM
Is this movie called "Taming Miss Sassy" by any chance?
It sounds like a great chick flick worth watching.
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20 thu
June 17, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I agree, he isn't all that great of an actor but he is very pleasing to the eyes.
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21 MickyHero
September 20, 2008 at 5:31 AM
its a good movie! watch it a bit random at times but rly funny and pja and jin woo r super cute together
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