Lee Seo-jin brings horror to summertime
by javabeans
Summer doesn’t just mean horror films (like the upcoming Suicide Pact); it also means horror television (like last year’s Hometown of Legends anthology series).
Lee Seo-jin‘s new project Soul [혼(魂)] fits the bill, airing in August as a ten-episode horror drama. The plot features a ghost seeking to punish evildoers after suffering a wrongful death. It’s set in high school and deals with issues like college entrance exams.
With Soul, MBC is reviving its summertime horror drama programming after 14 years; it first kicked off the subgenre in 1994 with M, which I remember watching and being sufficiently creeped out by. In retrospect, the special effects were cheesy and laughable (also, Shim Eun-ha as a vengeful ballerina!), but at the time it was fresh and new, and marketed as a way of giving viewers a “chill” in the hot summer months.
This follows a year-long break after Lee Seo-jin’s last project, the long historical series Yi San (as well as a high-profile breakup with actress and former co-star Kim Jung-eun).
The female lead, Im Joo-eun, was selected after a fierce open audition; the 21-year-old newcomer got her start in 2007’s Merry vs. Daegu Battle. A team of three writers will pen scripts (In Eun-ah of Goong and Love & Marriage; Park Young-sook of Hello Miss; and Go Eun-nim of Bungee Jumping of Their Own). Directing is Fantasy Couple‘s Kim Sang-ho and Auction House‘s Kang Dae-sun. It follows Triple.
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1 hjkomo
June 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
" It’s set in high school and deals with issues like college entrance exams."
That sounds...er...kinda lame.
BOF meets 여고괴담?
It's Monday. I'm grumpy.
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2 CyNurse
June 1, 2009 at 2:51 PM
I still like Lee Seo Jin even after that nasty breakup he had with Kim Jung Eun. Btw, what role will he play in this horror flick? Not the highschool principal, I hope.
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3 Javabeans
June 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM
"That sounds…er…kinda lame."
Yeah, and with these writers and directors, I'm not holding my breath for much. I think it's probably going to be a light (for horror) summer thrill. I think it'd be better to make Hometown of Legends a yearly summer thing, though -- that could be fun. Like a fusion sageuk-horror Twilight Zone.
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4 holly
June 1, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Yes, javabeans.
I totally agree with you.
Hometown of Legends creeped you out just enough for a chill but also the storylines kept you engrossed and interested.
When I was young, series like the Twilight Zone and Night Stalker were regular screamer chillers, yet I kept watching and now I remember them with fondness as part of my regular tv experience.
I liked the idea of bringing in different well known actors and having different weekly plots in Hometown of Legends. I'm still trying to find the dvd with subtitles as I would like to re-watch it on a tv screen.
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5 Eeefu
June 1, 2009 at 4:53 PM
I am happy Lee Seo Jin didn't drop out after the breakup. He looks very good in the photo.
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6 Eeefu
June 1, 2009 at 5:32 PM
I read from another forum that LSJ's role is a criminal psychologist who tries to win criminals with the help of this ghost seeking revenge, and he got posessed at the end. LSJ fighting!
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7 Kobe
June 1, 2009 at 8:04 PM
This is fantastic news. I really liked Hometown Legends last year even though it wasn't exactly chilling enough to combat the summer heat, but it was entertaining nonetheless. I was secretly hoping they would do something similar this year, but a modern version instead. And here it is! :D
I'm not familiar with the lead actress Im Joo-eun, but after navering her pix, I am glad to say she is certainly easy on the eyes! And she must be quite talented too, considering she made it all the way through a fierce open audition.
Got this one added to my list, that's for sure. Bumped up near the top too :)
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8 B.B.
June 1, 2009 at 11:24 PM
@ Eeefu.
If your info is spot on, will be interesting to see if this is a Korean 'keep up with, add a twist to, the popular formula' of TBS Japan's 'Mr Brain' with Kimura Takuya, that is doing so well in the ratings.
Need to wait and see -
Yummy pic of Lee Seo-jin.
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9 Figtree
June 2, 2009 at 1:05 AM
Ghost punishing an evildoer? Well, he must punish himself foremost.
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10 gizmo
June 2, 2009 at 1:13 AM
That's right. Evildoers must be punished.
So to you, Evildoers, stop doing evil.
Here comes Lee Seo Jin, the very righteous gentleman, to punish evildoers. What an irony.
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11 cosmopolite
June 2, 2009 at 3:48 AM
I hate the horror genre so I will be staying faaaaaar away.
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12 LSJ forever
June 2, 2009 at 4:14 AM
many love lee seo jin in our website alone in less than two months we already have plenty of fans from all over the globe
LSJ Global angels love him so much.
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13 LSJ forever
June 2, 2009 at 4:19 AM
LSJ is such a great actor
I LOVE YOU SEO JIN LEE
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14 VM
June 2, 2009 at 4:29 AM
I love you LSJ I am so happy you have drama again. your global LSJ angels are rejoicing mwah mwah
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15 VM
June 2, 2009 at 4:31 AM
lee seo jin rocks global lsj angels of loveseojin site rocks so many love lee seo jin from all over the globe you can see other nationalities doing their best to speak english just to share their love for this actor.,
what he had with kim jung eun is a thing of the past
move on anti LSJ
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16 attycute
June 2, 2009 at 6:17 AM
sarang hamnida seo jin
i dont care about the ex gf ive never been her fan i just respect a LSJ's relationship with her before
I am very happy about his moving on and having a project
I am proud to be a REAL LSJ FAN from the Philippines were plenty are only half baked fans the ex gf fans turned LSJ fans :D
and I agree fellow LSJ angels
LSJ rocks
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17 danarod
June 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Finally! It will be great to see LSJ again... and good luck!
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18 jdb
June 2, 2009 at 11:25 AM
I believed the pic was taken during the series “Lovers” coz I see that outfit in one of the scene. According to news he initiates the break-up with Kim Jung Eun so we wont be seeing him broken hearted at all.
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19 ZIG
June 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Oh my, how can a wacky player be broken-hearted? NEVER. He is out in the world to break hearts. He dont mend, he breaks, he tears apart, and he does not cry, he has a fierce heart. He LAUGHs seeing broken- hearted ladies...OUch.
I am very happy that fans like him very much. Congratulations fans, you deserve a heart-breaker for an idol. I love you all.
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20 leegirl
June 2, 2009 at 6:39 PM
you are too judgmental you know . we didnt know their situation.
you KJE fans how well do you know the character of your idol? you just based it on the drama characters she had. it does not follow that she is that sweet in real life you know. dont be too blinded.
I LOVE YOU LEE SEO JIN.
From your one and only Leegirl of the Global LSJ Angels
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21 jaguar
June 2, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Tsk tsk tsk. The sad thing is he left a bad trace behind him. KJE’ s name will always be attached to this man, news articles, etc. What he did to Kim JE was too inhuman. But he can always rectify bad doings and come out in pure slate. But if he wont, the bad trace will catch up on him. I pray he realizes this before he’s image turn perfectly rotten.
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22 jaguar
June 2, 2009 at 7:08 PM
if he breaks hearts for 1, 2 or 3 women or even 4, 5, 6. #&%$#@... in the past, can you say those women are the ones who are sour, salty, bitter, pungent, bland, acidic and not your Lee Seo JIn? Wake up, leegirl, you are becoming unreasonable. He has a long list of EXs according to his file. Be rich in your accounting, girl.
Nobody cares if you love LSJ. Shout it.
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23 KP
June 2, 2009 at 7:17 PM
He he he. There are some bickering here.
So this project is a story of man who becomes a ghost. he he he, i love a ghost who flirts with girls. That would be a very nice story.
LSJ loves flirting, not acting?
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24 catsy
June 2, 2009 at 9:01 PM
you know what everybody cares LSJ now coz he have a new drama today...and this are the most awaiting scene he had...... not only one but more that thou to million peoples who love LSJ hahahaha... go fighting !!!!!
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25 happysunrise
June 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM
jaguar if you dont care so why did you answer ??
lovesite.com
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26 psimon
June 2, 2009 at 9:11 PM
KP, is it "Go fighting or go flirting?" yeh.
To those who idolized an immature man must head for psychiatrists. They are warpy warps.
But being a "Ghost" is good for him. A Ghost who kicks assholes. Whoopi!
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27 smileatme
June 2, 2009 at 9:14 PM
It's a big break to see you again in drama LSJ , even do a short episode....
what a lucky fans you have hehehe.....
we love you LSJ.....
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28 psimon
June 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM
Hey smileatme, where are you from?
a lucky fans? LSJ, even do a short episode? how crooked!
I can't smile at you. You have bad english.
Are you a nursery pupe? Please grammar check before posting so people can comprehend.
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29 omg
June 2, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I’m no hater to good men. But I’m a hater of men who are arrogant, pretentious, insincere and deceitful, like Lee Seo Jin the Ghost.
Bad Ghost be with you, Lee Soooh "Garbage" Bin.
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30 smileatme
June 3, 2009 at 2:05 AM
抛弃你 psimon so waht I dont care if you hate lsj.. you getting nonsense already then you better shot up and mine your own 行业 .....
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31 kismetgirl
June 3, 2009 at 3:46 AM
So many love you Lee Seo Jin we your Global LSJ Angels are always here for you beside you whatever it may take. Good luck on your next project we will be waiting excitement.
LEE SEO JIN FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER AND EVER
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32 vivianacarlomgapangit
June 3, 2009 at 3:48 AM
I LOVE YOU LEE SEO JIN
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33 angeloflove
June 3, 2009 at 4:57 AM
I am very excited for this drama i love seo jin so much and to all the quarreling fans here move on why cant you accept that they are not meant to be. let us talk about the drama.
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34 uri
June 3, 2009 at 5:09 PM
hhhmmmmm. He's gaining enemies and gaining haters.
hmmm, But he's got global? weird fans, too, may be ethnic garbageans.
hey, hey, hey I am excited over the horror ghost.
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35 hikaru
June 3, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Nice exchange. Well, for me, I just like to pick a good argument with the LSJ fans. Move on? Of course, everyone is moving on. I have a wonderful boyfriend. Kim Jung Eun looks very happy and delighted these days. LSJ is about to have a horror project.
I just want good exchange of words here. Don't be defensive if some folks talk bad about your idol. That is their right and the net is for everyone to access. It does not mean not moving on. Everybody can read, rant and rave. Just like that. Don't be angry LSJ fans and haters. Make this a place for soft attacks and exchange. Thank you.
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36 Peggy
June 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I just finished re watching Seo Jin in 'PHOENIX' on TV. He really is a very solid actor. I had forgotten all the details about this drama and he did a super job in a rather difficult role.I shall look forward to seeing him again in a horror drama.
I thought 'YI SAN' was very good at the start but it got a bit draggy towards the end. I think Seo Jin was glad when he finished that role.
So...he is a playboy. These girlfriends know that before they hook up with him. Maybe they get too clingy or think they are going into a marriage. Not so. His mother has a hand in marriage I think. He is the male leader for his family now his father died.
I like him as an actor anyway. those dimples help as well .. :-)
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37 purple teddy bear
June 3, 2009 at 7:44 PM
I'll pass. I can't stand to watch him and not be reminded that he is one big prick. Sorry for the bad word :(
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38 lippo
June 3, 2009 at 9:49 PM
So, he's not that serious with any actress girlfriend afterall? So, in short, he fools around, fooling women who believe in his pretentions. What a waste of time dating this man, unprincipled and without character.
No wonder Jang Dunggun is still one bankable actor. He has good character, very suave, clean image and has no haters. LSJ may have the mediocre talent, can be a bit popular, but I doubt if he can upgrade to an A-list. He has no character and his image has a lot of flaws.
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39 do it right
June 3, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Mother allows him to be in the entertainment, allows him to date, but does not allow marriage. Whew, what a puzzle.
LSJ must just stick to his family's demand, not to be entangled in the entertainment or else he'll have a bounty of enemies. Of course when he breaks-up with the girfriend, not only the girlfriend is hurt, also the parents, siblings, relatives, friends, and fans. That is already a lot.
Text, text, I hate him too. Sorry, too. I am not into unrespectful guys.
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40 onlyjin
June 4, 2009 at 10:33 PM
do it right, lippo,purple teddy bear....i don't care if you don't like him.you don't even know him after alll... all those anti's too...i know you are kje fans,and great pretenders pretending not to like him,cut your crap guys. i know that you too swoon over him when you saw his lateast pixes,how hot he is after breaking up with ms. kje.....
its nice that he ended his relationship with her,at least now, i can see how happy he is without an ARTIFICIAL BEAUTY girlfriend.you dont know LSJ that much same as you dont know your artificial beauty idol kje.she is not like what she is in dramas or movies or shows. she's not that sweet after all.shes just pretending to be loved by her fans,who's also great pretenders.without those plastic surgeons help,shes ugly.thanks to those doctors,LSJ saw her beauty, though artificial.maybe his reason for breaking up is that he knew the real kje was not the kje he knows when filming lovers before.just like her face, her character is also artificial.
i love LSJ so much.
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41 Brad
June 5, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Ha? But your idol is still the be(a)st.
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42 yvhsien
June 5, 2009 at 1:44 AM
Whether or not we are fans of LSJ or KJE does not give us a right to make assumptions about either. We don't really know why they broke off and besides that was months ago. Fans will ultimately stand up for their stars but we akk know relationships can be complicated. Don't the K-dramas prove that point already? It takes two to tango and pointing fingers at LSJ only may not be fair. Let's let what's done rest.
Just for the record, I'm not a fan of either (though LSJ's dimple is quite cute). I did think they had great chemistry in Lovers and was not surprised when they started dating off-screen.
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43 twister
June 6, 2009 at 6:44 AM
It's sad to see that both actors have moved on but their fans have not!
As fans, we have to realize that the private life of these actors has nothing to do with their talent on screen.
As fans, we should only focus on their performance, give critics if they could deliver the role they play or not.
Who are we to judge them? They are not our family members, brother or sister.
What a waste of time to rant on something that has nothing to do with us.
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44 purple teddy bear
June 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM
@onlyjin:
Me pretending not to like him? Are you putting words into my mouth .. errr... sentence? What is there to like in the guy? He is a prick, coward to the max, disrespectful of women (he broke up with her through text, d.. it!), certainly an actor with no depth, and maybe even a spoiled brat mama's boy (eewwww, too old for being so). Most of all, I am entitled to my own opinion, and my opinion is based on whatever, however he delivers himself in the media and his dramas (acting-wise). If he wants to change my opinion, or if you want to change my opinion, better convince him to act respectfully and humanly. and enroll in an acting school. (LOL)
So what if KJE or other women went through plastic surgery? It doesn't mean they become less human. Even animals deserve some respect. Your mighty, and may I say less-than-perfect LSJ, has none of those traits, apparently.
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45 foxtail
June 9, 2009 at 4:57 AM
I'm a fan of LSJ because of Yi San. I don't know much about their relation between LSJ and KJE until they split up. They look great together but the simple reason was they were not meant to be together. No matter who called off the relationship first because we won't know what real reason was. We could do just repect their private life, what's the point to be serious about. I'm just happy with LSJ when he shows his talent on screen and will always support him.
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46 snakee
June 9, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Plain and simple Lee Seo Jin is a jerk and a demon.....
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47 adelaide
June 10, 2009 at 1:30 AM
We can't tell how they are now. He or she can show happy face on camera, but deep down, we know nothing.
At this time, only them can tell their real score and how they feel for each other. But sure, they want privacy now.
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48 LSJ angels
June 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM
I'll try to convince myself not to think about they're break off.... even until now .... I can't imagine that many fans are quarreling and tearing bad words to other fans and even to lsj and kje..... if do you think this will be good back fighting againts once idol..???
many are have opinions and we do believe each opinion to be respect but how does opinions helps?? if somebody hurts? Yet no one else can change about the fact we have... but foremost wwe should also realize that everyone have the right to respect even how he and she is bad..... (or whoever he/she).
furthermore we are sinners as human......
as goes along both of them are happy on screen and no doubt for it..... I just want to share how I observed after they're break off...... (no one knows/ still silent about it).... but one thing i'm happy for both of them because they have new project for this year 2009....
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49 CLAUDIA
June 23, 2009 at 4:21 AM
I AM CRAZY TOTALY CRAZY ABOUT LSJ
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50 CLAUDIA
June 23, 2009 at 4:24 AM
AFTER I SAW LOVERS
SHE IS YOUR DESTINY ONLY SHE
PLEASE GET BACK TO HER
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