Auditions for “Friend” pick up steam
by javabeans
It was announced a while ago that 2001’s successful film Friend, starring Jang Dong-gun and Yoo Oh-sung, is getting the television drama treatment by MBC (is this the golden age of the remake miniseries or what?). Now auditions are kicking off to fill out its lead foursome.
The two main roles are already cast — Hyun Bin and Kim Min-joon take on Jang and Yoo’s lead roles — but the other two characters are still plum opportunities for new faces or rising stars. The drama, titled Friend: The Unending Story, will be helmed by the same director behind the film, Kwak Kyung-taek, and written by Han Seung-woon (of last year’s film Love).
As director Kwak is reportedly looking for a combination of strong acting skill and a perfect Saturi accent, the drama production team is holding multiple auditions between Seoul and Busan to choose from the widest pool of possible actors, from rookies to well-known names. Kwak has narrowed down his choice for the lead female role to two well-known actresses, although the candidates’ names have not been divulged.
The drama will start filming in January 2009 and is currently planning to air next May.
Via Hankook Ilbo
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1 bird
October 12, 2008 at 9:19 PM
hyun bin again?? guy's been appearing everywhere.. well at least he's hot hehe
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2 ed
October 12, 2008 at 9:29 PM
was never able to finish "Friend"...but boy it sure had some kinda magic. just as that pic up there does...
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3 ohgeeze.
October 12, 2008 at 9:51 PM
YES. HYUN BIN. MY GOD. I MISS HIM.
He's 27 right? I think he's trying to get as many works in as he can before he has to do his military duty.
Yeah, I never watched it, but I'll watch the remake with Hyun bin for sure.
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4 ar_arguably romantic
October 12, 2008 at 10:17 PM
whoa remakes everywhere I turn!
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5 Ishida
October 13, 2008 at 1:00 AM
The lead actress must be from Busan like Kim min-joon & Hyun Bin.
I want Park Si-yeon, she has a perfect Busan's accent and she has already working with Kwak Kyung-taek in A Love (Kim Min-joo too). Moreover they (PSY & KKT) have visited the NIS together a month ago, maybe a sign...
I don't remember others actress from Busan so PSY is the only one who comes into my mind.
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6 Aimee
October 13, 2008 at 4:05 AM
Less hyun bin and more kim min-joon please!!!!!
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7 mimi
October 13, 2008 at 9:31 AM
hyun bin are you sure he just played with sHG.. is he really want play this?? give to other.. hb.. HB will faint exhausted
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8 bebo
October 13, 2008 at 10:14 AM
i loved the movie...both leads did an awesome job. i was really pleasantly surprised at JDG's performance considering he was so bad during his drama days. so i'm looking forward to the drama remake.
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9 stace
October 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM
omg my favorite movie! haha
i can't wait for the drama :D saturi is so sexy.
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10 belleza
October 13, 2008 at 8:33 PM
"saturi is so sexy."
Yyyyaw *bobs head, chews on gum* The thug in Women in the Sun kinda does one, and I couldn't stop laughing when he talked.
I've actually tried to do that saturi in English. Unfortunately it makes me sound like I have a cold.
Here's a hilarious Friend parody from Nonstop 2, starring Jo In Sung. (About 2:15 in.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gAFanKZCJs
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