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Coffee Prince gets a movie version

O-M-G. Coffee Prince is being made into a movie!

A producer confirmed that rights have been acquired to adapt the novel into a movie (fyi, the Coffee Prince novel came first, after which the original novelist also wrote the drama). Since this will be the third version of this story to be told, the rep said that “the movie will show a different story from the drama.”

After the script is completed in May, the production will begin casting for its characters of Go Eun-chan, Choi Han-gyul, and the rest. I wouldn’t get my hopes up for Yoon Eun-hye and Gong Yoo to reprise their roles (it would be great, but I wouldn’t want to get too excited), but the producers aren’t ruling out that possibility, either. Both scenarios are possible: either the old cast will be invited to return or, barring that, they’ll cast with new actors.

This is apparently the second instance of a drama being adapted to film format, following the sageuk series Damo which was turned into the film version Duelist. (The opposite scenario is more common, where films are adapted into dramas, such as with Tazza and Gourmet.)

Part of the drama Coffee Prince‘s charm was its wonderful directing by Lee Yoon-jung, and with a different PD behind the camera, the end product may end up with a very different feel. Still, I’m excited nonetheless — I loved the drama and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the novel, and I certainly don’t need this movie to be a direct replica of the drama.

The production’s plan is to begin filming in October, and aim for a February 2010 release, with simultaneous premieres in Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

Via DongA

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CRAAAAZY.

Is this going to be madness all over again?

(This does make me sad to think about Lee Eon's death though.. RIP)

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OMG that'll be so awesome! Can't wait for the movie and hope that the old cast will be in it!!! ^_^

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OH MY GOD!

This just made my day. I think I might have to go watch Coffee Prince again. It is one of my favorite dramas of all time. Eeeep

So happppppppy. I hope YEH and GY will play the same roles, i doubt it. But i would be amazed. Maybe they will tell the story from his point of view. -thatwouldbesoawesome-

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The production’s plan is to begin filming in October, and aim for a February 2010 release, with simultaneous premieres in Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

Meaning Gong Yoo won't be in the film for he is only released from the duty on Dec, 8th. That's sad. Truly want to see him again

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Bummer -- i just checked Gong Yoo's army discharge date too, but Rosy beat me too it! I think if they can't get Gong Yoo, they should just recast. Because even if they were to get Yoon Eun-hye back, it would be too weird to see her Eun-chan with a different Han-gyul. That would feel all kinds of wrong and upsetting. heh.

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ow waa waa
auw
omg
lol

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It'd be weird to have the same leading lady but different male lead. Besides, it won't be the same without Lee Eon.

But that aside, I stared at the screen like this O_______O And than went on uncontrolled hyper mode XD

But I've cooled down which is the reason why this post isn't filled with caps and emoticons and happy happy joy joy comments (with a bit of self-control)

But... this. will. be. best. movie. EVA.

Or so I hope >.>
Now back to studying for math midterms (I can't stay away from here >.<)

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It is going to be really difficult to replicate the appeal of CP the series in a 2-21/2 hour film format.

CP was great (aside from the casting) due to how the characters interacted w/ each other and how they changed over time - it's going to be real hard to replicate that, as well as all the great dialogue, in a much more condensed format.

It's probably a good thing that film adaptation takes a different story-line and while I would like to see YEH, GY and the rest of the cast reprise their roles, it's probably best if the producers get different actors (unless the film takes off where the series ended - which is highly doubtful).

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OH.

MY.

GOD.

I literally squealed when I read that title. I LOVE this drama. I don't think I can put into words how happy this makes me.

Hm but on second thoughts, maybe I won't watch this. I treasure the drama too much to have it ruined by a lower quality retelling - and with potentially a different cast (no My Gong Yoo (TM)....), no Lee Eon (R.I.P. ), I don't know if I won't be (irrationally?) disappointed with the movie.

[whips out CP DVDs....I know what I'm doing this weekend...]

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no original cast... sigh.. no fun at all to watch

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NO! Please tell me they're joking! Am I the only one who feels this is a huge mistake?
The magic of Coffee princes comes from the cast, the script and the production. This will never be replicated. For me it was a one off .
WHY! WHY! WHY!

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I really don't want this movie to happen, but I really want to watch this. Belleza confused. :(

I think Kang Hye Jung would make a great Eun Chan. For the male lead, I'd love Cha Tae Hyun. or Lee Bum Soo. But the real question . . .

Who replaces the Voice? Why, this is easy: Kim Jong Kook!! :D

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Very interesting!!! I am definitely not letting my hopes up for Gong Yoo and Yoon EunHye teaming up again.... but am still superbly excited and curious how this movie will turn out! Mmmmm..... my expectations are quite HIGH (after watching CP for the nth time!!! hahaha!), so.... we will see.... ^-^
aawww..... this is making me miss Gong Yoo!!!!!! mmmwaahh!!!!

am not gonna think about the OTHER guy (JJH) right now....

Gong Yoo!!!!!

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What next... a Japanese drama version??

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thank you thank you thank you for the best news since this drama first aired! i'm also split on whether they might ruin the magic of coffee prince with the movie...but it's worth the risk...i'm with you belleza...we'll get through this together! :)

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Go Eun Chan without YEH is nothing T_T

another drama to movie is Hwangjini isnt it?

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I miss Lee Un, since his death, humph, it's so sad and shocking, even if it was in last August... RIP

I just hope they will NOT cast Go Hye Sun for Eun Chan' s role, since she has become so (well, more) famous since Boys Before Flowers... It will be such a loss... But they said they had nobody in mind so well, we'll have to wait and see.

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i read on Soompi that the director did not want the original and YEH will not be starring in the movie version.

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For a movie to work I think they do need to recast, comparisons to the drama are inevitable but the movie needs to have it's own feel and not just be a montage of the drama's best bits.

My girl crush is showing but I want Kim So Eun to be the sister.

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Very cool news! :)

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Just read this over at Cyworld, Yoon Eun Hye isn't going to take back the role.

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YEH Gong Yoo and my husband, The Voice really made Coffee Prince for me. And I really just loved the story so I don't know how I feel about them trying to tell a different one. No good can come of this.

But still I'm a little excited...

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Oh hellll no?? Are you serious?? OMFG! I was just watching the drama earlier 'cause I couldn't get over!!! GOSSSHH, but It wouldn't be good if Oppa Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun Hye are not on it....

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No Yoon Eun Hye and Gong Yoo then sorry I wont watch this.
But then YEH rejected it already so there's no way I'm going to watch it even if it's a different version.

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So excited but i hope they don't have the same cast...because Lee Eun would be the only one missing from the original TT_TT RIP

But I'm so happy that this is being made into a movie! The drama was amazing and I still watch time to time.

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