Joo Ji-hoon and Yoon Eun-hye, (almost) back together again
by javabeans
Goong lovers, take note! Your favorite faux royal couple, Yoon Eun-hye and Joo Ji-hoon, just may be teaming up again in a new drama.
The two former onscreen lovebirds are top picks for the lead couple in MBC’s new Personal Taste [개인의 취향 — working title]. One rep from the drama side explained that the production company is nearly finished with its casting and contract issues, and put the likelihood of a Yoon-Joo match-up at “very high.”
The plot: A restless girl wants a gay (male) friend, ’cause fag hags are cool. The guy wants a place to live, so he pretends to be gay as they live together.
In an interesting genre pair-up, we have the director of the jokey rom-com Fantasy Couple (Kim Sang-ho) and the writer of the weepie Sad Sonata (Lee Sung-eun) working together.
Okay, first of all, we have several favorite kdrama clichés built right into the premise, including two of my favorites (cheesy but effective!): enforced proximity (the better for falling in looove!) and mistaken/pretend identity (to add angst when the pretender has to unveil his/her true self). This sounds like a hasty potluck of past hits, drawn upon in hopes of re-creating prior successes, like a Coffee Prince meets Fantasy Couple meets Bottom of the Ninth with Two Outs.
Second of all, it sounds AWESOME.
Via Today Korea, Sports Seoul
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51 orangemania
September 1, 2008 at 8:45 PM
can't wait can't wait can't wait. i wish they can do a sequel to goong.
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52 favoree
September 1, 2008 at 8:48 PM
Finally, it starts sounding interesting!!! For Summer 2008 was boring to death.
Waiting for this and Jang Geun Suk in Bethoven virus!!!!!
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53 Anu
September 1, 2008 at 9:08 PM
I like YEH and I think JJH is cool and I would like to see them together again but if they're not going to be in it, I'm still going to watch it because it sounds hilarious.
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54 lina
September 1, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Goong was totally overrated with all the hype I found it to be disappointing! This one probably will be too with Korea's top overrated actress!
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55 zinaa
September 1, 2008 at 10:59 PM
woh... i can't wait...... :)
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56 MsLuxedo
September 1, 2008 at 11:27 PM
HELL YEAH!!! I so cannot wait for this drama!
I would watch it even though there's no Yoon-Joo team up since it sounds devilishly AWESOME! But I would go crazy for this drama if this would the next Yoon-Joo team!
YES!!!
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57 jenjen
September 1, 2008 at 11:28 PM
first of all, the number of comments for this post is quite astounding
and second of all, *CROSS FINGERS*
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58 einah08
September 2, 2008 at 12:22 AM
hopefully this pushes through.. exciting!
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59 annie
September 2, 2008 at 12:27 AM
I almost jumped out of my skin... what a happY NEWS.... i'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT...( singing mode : ON ) la..la..la..la...
Please please please make this happening. it's like over 12 am already, If It had been earlier I may wish upn the first star I see tonight.
I should apologize for my giddyness. Too happy to be normal.
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60 lanigonzalo
September 2, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Remember a "dream" scene in Goong where JJH was playing house-husband, wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen then YEH comes home from work? JJH already seemed so gay in the role. Loved them both and am looking forward to this drama. Hope they both agree to do it. It will make a lot of ascend to drama heaven.
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61 venturabb
September 2, 2008 at 2:49 AM
I love it!!! Great premise, they had great chemistry on Goon/Princess hours...'can't wait!!!!
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62 DeCaf
September 2, 2008 at 3:08 AM
I hope they will both agree to do it, because they're good actors and they have great chemistry.... oftentimes, good story is wasted when the leads don't have chemistry at all. Plot seems interesting, I hope they will both agree to do it. Otherwise, I wish them luck in finding leads with "KimSunAh-HyunBin, LeeDongWook-LeeDaeHee, JJH-Yeh" kind of onscreen chemistry :)
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63 vis
September 2, 2008 at 3:12 AM
OMG! That really does sound awesome XD I hope we'll get that pairing! *crosses fingers for that* And yeah, even though the plot is cliché I'm still loving it *hehehe* ^^
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64 Miki
September 2, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Cliche plots, I'm all for it. ^^ Cliches they might be, but they are almost always entertaining. XD But like you said, hope they do something nice and not get to overly cheesy/dramatic. Sad Sonata did have some nice writing, even if it was a screw-up of dramatic "twists" and weepiness in the plot, and Fantasy Couple was funny if also... not good in the plotting department, so the writers should be fairly good, and hopefully their collaboration will mean that they can balance humor and drama.
In other news, I really like this couple. Hopefully JJH will end up looking hot and clean like he did in Goong, and not in recent times, and YEH proved herself as being pretty good in Coffee Prince, and they had good chemistry from way back then.
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65 WYLK
September 2, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Sounds entertaining! Looking forward to JJH acting as a gay. It's gonna be funny! It'll be great to see them together again!
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66 nurse.v
September 2, 2008 at 11:14 AM
I totally agree javabeans, I can see JJH pull off the gay card since he's def metro.
ooh. excited. :-)
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67 pon
September 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM
You have gotta be kidding me! there's no way in hell, that Yoon Eun Hye would accept this drama. Why? Because she would wanna be paired with a much better actor than someone as monotone and dry as JJH. And, she would not take another romantic comedy as her next project, espescially one that is similar to her last one.
JJH needs someone like YEH in his lackluster career right now, but she doesn't need him. She needs someone who can challenge her and JH isn't that person.
I also find it very dirty of MBC to use underhanded tactics to pressure YEH to take on this project, when she said that she has not even read the script for this drama. They are putting her in a tight spot and that's bullcr@p imo!
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68 Monica
September 2, 2008 at 2:21 PM
i'm SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!! JJH playing gay would be PERFECT. hahaha..
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69 michikoal
September 2, 2008 at 5:32 PM
I agree with pon
I wanted YEH in a different role a drama that shows that she can act and that she has grown she did grow don't get me wrong her acting was so much better in coffee prince and I just wanted her in a different role this time that will show even more of her talent but if she does accept this role I'll support her because no matter what she does she puts in 110%
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70 vivian
September 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
This sounds like it would be very entertaining.
Too bad I have to wait for it to be subbed. x[
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71 Genuine X
September 2, 2008 at 5:56 PM
You spoke my mind Pon!
YEH needs to be very, very careful in choosing the next project thanks to her enormous success from Coffee Prince.
JJH is cute and all, but his acting department needs a lot of improvement.
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72 Shika
September 2, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Korea, I want a real gay drama (starring JJH and the waffle guy). But a YEH and JJH pairing is all good too.
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73 bebo
September 2, 2008 at 8:29 PM
oh man...i'm glad i'm not the only one who likes cheesy romance comedies! bring back the old cliche formulas! and who cares if YEH is paired up with stiff and monotone JJH. sorry to break it to ya...but her acting ain't all that and i don't really need it to be in a romantic comedy...it's all about the cast!
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74 kissy
September 2, 2008 at 9:31 PM
^sorry to break it to you as well, but YEH can definitely act and she has 3 Best Actress Awards to prove it...so yeah, she deserves someone much better than JJH.
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75 mollie
September 2, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Oh please let this be trueeeeeeeeeeee!
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76 k-pop lover
September 2, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Judging from all the news that came out today, there wont be any Yoon Eun Hye-Joo Ji Hoon team up happenin. Sorry folks!
According to Yoon Eun Hye's rep, her mind is pretty much made up on 2 dramas and a movie and for her to do this drama with Joo Ji Hoon is HIGHLY unlikely.
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77 goldlilys
September 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Haha from the plot, I'm already laughing hysterically. I wasn't a fan of Goong at all, but after watching Coffee Prince, the respect I have for Yoon Eun Hye as an actress has revived. But I agree with others, Joo Ji Hoon had better improved his acting or else his non-existent chemistry with Yoon Eun Hye from Goong will totally ruin the drama. Why him, when there are so many other actors who can act better?
When will this air? Will be waiting for this and Beethoven Virus.
Though also currently or at least trying out East of Eden but with those many episodes and the boring first 2 episodes, I may not stay too long watching the drama.
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You may not care about this if you are not a Filipino, but ....
The plot actually reminded me of a Filipino movie (I forgot the title of) I watched before that stars Judy Ann Santos and her Mara Clara costar boyfriend Wowie De Guzman who at that time was my favorite couple onscreen. Just like this drama, it was about the girl trying to live on her own and somehow ended up staying with a pretend gay guy without knowing. Yah, eventually he falls in love with her but he can't reveal his real orientation or else she will leave him. Lots of comedy ensues. Ok here I end my ranting.
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78 serendipity
September 3, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Actually, if I had to guess which K-actor is *actually* gay, I would say JJH. Some of his mannerism plant this suggestion in my head, particularly a couple of moments in Devil/Mawang when his posture is less controlled. Isn't it rather daring then for him to be taking on a role even *pretending* to be gay? I mean, *I* don't care which team he plays on, but if he were too convincing wouldn't speculation kill his fangirl base? Or could this be a way of building up an alternative fanboy base? In-te-res-ting...
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79 metsfan
September 3, 2008 at 4:28 AM
one of the 2 have to leave.
JJH jas nothing to lose but YEH has everything to lose if this drama fails.
this drama needs an actor who can actually act and pull of the character as well as support the main female lead.
after reading the article, the script has been sent to a couple of actors and he supposedly was one of them since he has a tie with YEH.
im hoping an actor like Lee Min Ki or even better, Jo In Sung will take on this role if YEH happens to take it as her next project. Just anyone who can ACT please!
but in so saying, although JJH cant act, since he is gay, he really wouldnt have to "act" in the drama. just be himself!
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80 yong gi
September 3, 2008 at 6:00 AM
OMO!!!!if this would materialize...
GOD BLESS SOUTH KOREA!!!
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81 meral
September 3, 2008 at 7:36 AM
oohh my Good! supeeeerr wonderfull I like them
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82
September 3, 2008 at 8:02 AM
I am very exciting and I live in Hong Kong. I hope it is true!
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83 anonymus
September 3, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Smack to those stupid anti fans, just shut up and enjoy whatever you like, if don't like it then zip your pie hole.
control your finger. look somewhere else for a happy news that make you become a hapy person, if you see something you don't like then walk away. and don't type.
I like it, anything that sound cheesy and happy ending, I'll take it. Off course specially if it included people that I like. ^_^
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84 wiredlime
September 3, 2008 at 10:19 AM
This looks promising and fun, why don't they wait for Gong Yoo to be out of army and take on this gay role?
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85 Sere
September 3, 2008 at 10:31 AM
OMG I cannot wait for this! It sounds awesome, with the right amount of cheesy/mushy and angst. I don't really care for Joo Ji-hoon, but if this actually goes on air, I'm very very very happy for Yoon Eun-hye!
Interesting! They're sort of doing CP, but switching roles. How cool! I can't wait to see how tptb are going to tackle this issue and if they're going to top CP (kinda doubt that cos YEh and Gong Yoo had SUCH chemistry together. Gah, they still make me shiver and go awww when I re-watch old CP eps).
PT sounds very promising. *g* I'm hopeful.
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86 fara
September 3, 2008 at 7:20 PM
wow! I'll be waiting for this! thanks and many thanks! i like them both! especially in goong!
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87 A!
September 4, 2008 at 1:07 AM
wow! loved them in Goong!!! that was a good news but i guess they have yet to review the script. but still crossing my fingers nonetheless.
too bad for others here who complain a lot about the casting coz they don't get to pick who they like to cast in the drama. haha! (but really, must some of you here need to bash?).
they may or may not accept this, though i think it's already unlikely for a reunion too but whatever. what i'm really happy about is that JJH and YEH were and still are their TOP CHOICE, meaning PDs love their acting and chemistry and so do most of netizens. HA! HA!
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88 j00
September 4, 2008 at 4:25 AM
oley joo and yoon
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89 Aquafina
September 4, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Oh please, don't play with my fragile heart! xD I hope to goodness that this will come trueeee! ^__^" It's been more than 2 years since they last worked together, it's about time, don't ya think?! ^__~ I can just imagine the plot now.... xD Muahahaha! <3
Thanks for sharing this news! (You're always reliable!)
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90 shabdab
September 4, 2008 at 7:29 PM
who is joojinhun? he doesnt look very familiar from the picture.
is he a famous actor?
i only know Miss Yoon from Coffee Prince and the Vineyard Man.
I fall deeply in love with Miss Yoon's acting and expression.
I hope she accepts this role. She is a top actress and has had a good run with high ratings so MBC want her bad, and so do Miss Yoon's fans!
Why people bashing joojinhun? i can see from the picture he is not very handsome, but is he that bad an actor? i dont know who he is so i cant comment, but if he is a bad actor then there is reason for his bashing. If not, people should just look at Miss Yoon and not bash.
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91 Joo Ji Hoon
September 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM
@poster number 88, i have some news for you. For them to be the PD's TOP choice DOES NOT mean that the PD loves Joo Ji Hoon's acting. They love Yoon Eun Hye's acting for sure, coz she's already proven herself with all those Acting awards and she is one of the most sought after Actress in Korea right now...but Joo ji Hoon is just a publicity ploy, to get the Goong viewers that's all.
Dont even think of putting him on the same level as YEH, because the only time they were sumwhat on the same level, was when they first started in Goong. After Goong, YEH worked hard and achieved whatever success she has now on her OWN. That's something that he needs to learn and what his fans need to learn as well. He needs to find success on his own and not ride on someone else's.
His fans are just dying to make him pair up with YEH to revive his dwindling popularity.
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92 Iranian Espresso
September 4, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Thank You. I love YEH.
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93 ilovecrappyfans
September 5, 2008 at 4:37 AM
wow, reading all these bashing and dissing makes me think jjh must be some crappy actor!
but then, i wonder why his fans aren't retaliating at all?
scared? intimidated by the dark forces?
or they just simply know no one's gonna believe a single word being thrown at him?
and i just gotta give it to them, they respect javabeans and do not leave their feces around.
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94 Beng
September 5, 2008 at 8:31 AM
Love it. Well i'm a confess fan of JJH. Compared to YEH, he's relatively young in the industry. At least for his first kdrama, Goong was a success. I don't think it will be without him there. But then again we won't be able to find out now if it would have succeeded with other actor in it =). ANyway, i love the casting, and i hope it will push through so that JJH can prove himself. If he's playing a fag hag here it will be such a big contrast to his quiet and controlled acting in Goong and The Devil.
Go, go, go JJH!
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95 hallyufan
September 5, 2008 at 9:51 AM
geez! with these negative comments, how i wish YEH would just have a reunion with her lead men in Coffee Prince, Vineyard Man, Xman and Legend of the Seven Cutters instead. I bet they won't be accused of riding on YEH's fame coz they're more talented and popular, aren't they? i'm sure it's going to be a major hit!!! why can't producers think of that?
So that JJH, on the other hand, can have a better chance of riding on somebody else's better fame like Song Hyekyo, Choi Jiwoo, Ha Jiwon, Kim Suna, Jeon Jihyun, Im Sujung, Son Yejin...then JJH-bashing will be more worth it coz it will come from fans of these more bankable tv and movie actresses. But i think there won't be any bashing coz their fans are more mature and decent. kkkkk!
i didn't remember JJH being bashed when he had a reunion movie with Shin Mina though. oh well~ i guess her fans don't mind his 'dwindling' popularity and monotonous acting. The guy has two upcoming movies and yet some would say he can't act. i wonder why would producers even offer him projects if he can't act and not popular. geez!
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96 anonymous
September 6, 2008 at 6:56 AM
@post no. 92, I am a JJH fan. But don't worry, I am not dying to pair JJH with YEH. Most of us are not actually. Personally, I would rather see him again with Shin Mi Nah for the 3rd time (thank goodness her fans are so down-to-earth) than with YEH for the 2nd time. So please do not misjudge and generalize. That's something a fan like you needs to learn as well. JJH-YEH fans maybe JJH fans too, but JJH fans are not all JJH-YEH fans. Please keep that in mind.
And I have some news for you too. JJH might not have an acting award, but not having one does not always prove that he can not act. I would rather go with the testimonials of PDs and actors he had worked with than your unfair and ignorant comments. Yours are not even constructive. On his dwindling popularity, I suggest you visit JJH and YEH's respective Korean and Japanese official fansites, galleries and boards and see for yourself whose has more registered members, hits and posts. He may not be as overrated and popular as YEH in terms of accomplishments and publicities, but he is surely well-loved and respected by many fans who up to now, have never dared to put him in the same level as YEH nor see YEH or any other actors as a competition. If you think YEH is better in most every way, then maybe she is. If you do not like JJH then I don't really care because that is your opinion, but please do not prejudge and belittle JJH and his fans because you know nothing about him and us.
I am not that much fan of YEH but I respect her a lot for being hardworking and humble. But like JJH and other celebrities, YEH is not perfect as well. As much as I have all the reasons to speak ill of her just to retaliate and spite her ill-mannered and arrogant fans, YEH and her well-behaved fans don't deserve it, just as JJH and his fans don't deserve comments like yours either.
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97 madyjune
September 7, 2008 at 5:13 AM
I am looking forward to this drama as they are my favorite couple. I love them in Goong but truthfully, Jihoon's acting isn't that great at first in the drama but later I fell for him. His acting got better in Mawang.
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98 ilovecrappyfans
September 7, 2008 at 7:17 AM
@post no. 98
correction. those antis are not true Yeh fans. we all know what they are.
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99 shinmina_fan
September 8, 2008 at 5:28 AM
@ post 96
i think you should know, i am a fan of shinmina, and when us SMN fans taiwan + hk found about a reunion with JJH, we were not very happy, but we are glad the other co-star is a well-grounded movie actor.
We wanted some one who had experience in films, but our bad luck.
I hope the plot of the story + SMA's charms will lift the film.
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100 shengky
September 8, 2008 at 7:59 AM
i'm so excited!! hope this is true! i really love their tandem.. and can't wait to see jihun again!!
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