Okay, so, have we decided that YEH/YSH have

a) No chemistry. YSH is an old ajusshi!!
b) Too much chemistry. YEH/YSH must be dating!!!
c) Just the right chemistry, but the story sucks. Poor Jung Il Woo oppa!!

They did go out to eat but Yoon Sang Hyun and Yoon Eun Hye weren't alone. Jung Il Woo was there with them.

I think there is this kind of rumour because according to the dcmfl posters who went to the shooting location, Yoon Sang Hyun and Yoon Eun Hye are very close and are always together even during breaks.

I can believe the ratings idea cause the two of them together is just plain odd! Plus wasn't it YSH who said that he likes short stout girls? YEH doesn't really fit that bill to me. Plus regardless, its just creepy somehow. They are fine in the show but in reality, I just don't see them making that thing work.

@belleza LOL. so the answer is definitely d) all of the above right?
Just checking:)

If someone told me that Yoon Eun Hye dated her past co-stars like Gong Yoo or JJH way back then, I would maybe believe it. BUT YEH and YSH dating? That's just odd...Don't get me wrong, I like YSH, but the idea of them together is weird.
YEH <333

^-^ YSH doesnt look so old!!! Really! In the picture, they look pretty good together...

mmm... I assume Swallow the Sun is airing at the same time as MFL... StS must be a good drama too if the ratings are high...and it is difficult to woo the audience to MFL if the audience is watching StS and the drama is already in its peak....

am hoping once StS is done, people will move to MFL... ^-^

why is it that all those hollywood actors like Depp and Pitt are still counted as 'hottttt' and they are in their late 40s but when it comes to Asian actors, 30 something is already counted as old, ancient and does not have rights to have fans??

it's really a weird discrimination that i'm still trying to figure out..

My fantasy as a fan: Jung Il-woo and Yoon Eun-hye end up together.
Why? Because maybe that will compensate for the former's lack of screen time and bland character. ;) As an initial Tae-yoon fan, I was really anticipating him having a fair shot with Hae-na, but now I have to admit that Dong-chan is the better man - I mean, character.

@ Mr. Bean's Niece, I think it's not the actor's age itself that's the problem. It's the age difference. Yoon Sang-hyun on his own may be charming, but paired with Yoon Eun-hye, he not only LOOKS old but IS old. In a drama, that can work, and I certainly didn't mind it too much, but in real life, people find it more unrealistic.

Can't wait until Wednesday!

@6, yes, 're right, this is weird...age is just a number... YSH did NOT looks old at all. Even 11 years gap between them looks absolutely fine.... for me YEH and YSH have that couple looks, and i hope the best for both of them.....
YSH, despite his 37 years old, i think he is the most outstanding K-actors out there...

@ Bao Bei,

Not to be a diss to you or YSH, but there are many more distinguished K-actors out there. They may not always be in front of the audience, have high profiles, or have grand rating/box-office works, but they are so good as actors, people can not refute it once they see their protrayals. And age, to me, is not a determination of skill or charisma. I do believe, experience is the key. The thinking is that the older a person is, the more experience s/he has, but that assumption is often proven wrong in the ent. industry.

From the looks of it, it seems like another ratings gimick. All I can say is, should we even be surprised at news like this anymore? lols...

I'm dying to know...at what age is a man considered an ajusshi? 35 or older?

If that's the case, then we've got Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yoon Sang-hyun, Bae Yong-jun, Kim Myung-min, and Uhm Ki-joon who qualify as over-the-hill ajusshis. These are off the top of my head, I'm sure I forgot someone!

I've got no problem AT ALL with any of these old guys...so just give them to me! :-D

@mr.bean'sniece ,

"30 something is already counted as old, ancient and does not have rights to have fans??"

I don't think that's true at all. Compare it to J-drama where the average age of your typical lead is between 20-27 for actors and 16-24 for actresses. Yoon Eun Hye would be considered OLD for the summer j-drama season.

Korean dramas are dominated by actors who've finished their service. Most actors don't reach their K-drama prime until they're hovering into their 30s, and it's rare for MBC/KBS sageuks to be led by 20-something men.

Besides the point if this is a rating gimmick or not. The age issue should not matter. Look at Choi Chul Ho, costar in Queen of Housewives, who is 39 years old. His wife is 12 years and 10 months old and they work. So, how could YSH and YEH not work. I think YEH has been in the entertainment industry for a long time and she is experienced and more maturer than her age. She had to be independent and make her own decisions in her young life. So, I don't think it would be weird for YEH to like a man who is older than her. I think it would make sense because women tend to be a little maturer than the men that are in the same age group.

This has to be a gimmick, as a way to drum up interest in the drama. How totally bizarre. It makes sense that YEH and YSH would getting close to each other -- they are in just about every other scene together. But romance...??? I think this is a gimmick to make YEH and YSH/HN and DC romance more...plausible. Kind of like butchering TY hair's to make him less attractive.

We are such jaded people nowadays...but still

@ 6 and 9, Sigh -- I really don't want to have this conversation about age again, but really, the reality is that the demographic MFL is targeting is the teen-twenish group, and YSH is a miscasting for the targeted demographic. However much we want to believe in a world made of rainbows and unicorns, the reality is that we age, and we have age-appropriate categories. MFL is more an adolescent fairy-tale romance -- it is clean, cute, and innocent --, and casting an older gentleman as the lead was a numbskull move. Casting a 37-year old with a 22-year old rival was an even worse numbskully decision.

So when fans say that YSH is too old, well, think of when you were 15 and how you viewed 37-year olds.

Even if we want to say that age is just a number, the reality is that it is not. It's just not. I don't care how many hippie adages are thrown out.

Context, context, context: in QOH, YSH was a hottie. In MFL, he is not. That's all.

It's all about perception... in QOH, I thought YSH looked really young since compared to most of the leading males & females - he was younger (except for OJH). But in MFL- since his costars are all in the early to mid-twenties, at 37, he does look much older to me. I don't know what kind of chemistry they have offscreen but onscreen, I'm not feeling it at all.

Sounds like ratings gimmick to me, but sometimes rumors do turn out to be true, so who knows.

"I really don’t want to have this conversation about age again, but really, the reality is that the demographic MFL is targeting is the teen-twenish group, and YSH is a miscasting for the targeted demographic."

Yup (OMG Nom we agree!! :D ) I like the chemistry between YEH/YSH for what it is, but if we were talking about ratings and target audience of this story, it was a misfire. Remember, they were looking at Kang Dong Wan for the butler part. KDW is not even 30.

Again, I like YEH/YSH and I like MFL. And I think the ratings are okay. Just analyzing the marketing side of it.

hmmm, I think its not true that they are dating or what, by d way yoon eun hye is currently in a relationship or dating with kim jeong hoon or they broke up already?? any answers to my questions here..

if Eun Hye is already single, then for me as her fan they are not good together with yoon sang hyun...the guys is slightly to old for Eun Hye..

Joo ji hoon is much better and much ideal man for Eun Hye, I hope that they will have another drama series soon...:)

I think YSH is still hot. I think it is just the hair color that makes him drown out a little and the role that he plays in MFL. DC's character is subtle and not as loud as TB in QOH. Overall, YSH is ravishingly hot, especially when he wore his black suit to visit his mother's gravesite. The clothes look so much better when it is on him. Another thing, YSH was hot in QOH because he had the darker black hair, which made him look younger.

@16 belleza "OMG Nom we agree!! "

NO WAIZ! This must mean that the end of the world is nigh. Nigh, I tell you.

Well one thing is sure. YEH and YSH has nothing to do with this rumour, cause apparently Yoon Eun Hye has had enough, she's going to sue the writer who started the rumours.

are only unmarried men in their late 30s considered adjussi? if yes, jang dong gun is in his late 30s and still unmarried, so he's an adjussi now?

I thought YEH likes older men. That's what I've heard, with MC Yoo, KJK. Well, I dont mind her dating Mr Yoon. I think he's adorable and funny

@ asianromance: I agree with you that he looked older back then than now. I give credit to him or his stylists. I think he lost weight, got a better hairstyle, and got better tastes in clothes as time went on. I like the young clothes he is sporting, which I think fits his personality.

@ lin: Just a wild idea, If there is a marriage in the works, YEH will not have to change her last name. It will still be Yoon. Not a bad idea at all :)

If they're really dating, it would be great!!!!
YEH always like older guy :)
And YSH is a good looking and charming guy.
They match well together ^__^

I agree with Nom_Kitteh. YSH doesn't necessarily look old, but putting him next to YEH, JIW, and MCW makes him look extra old.

I don't care rather they are dating or not. It still won't make me want to continue watching MFL. I just find the show dull.

ahaha, last minute tactic? trying to lure audience to watch this disappointing show. pathetic! people won't buy this crap.

there are 30+ actors but doesn't look that old, but YSH looks more than his age(while YEH looks young for her age). why are they insisting there's chemistry when some people just don't see it! for some people, YSH just don't cut it.

don't get me wrong, i love YEH & JIW, it's just this drama is terrible. i liked the original script, but somehow it didn't turn out as i expected it to be. plain boring, i've given up on this.

I'm sorry but what's wrong with liking an older guy? My husband is ten years older, we've been married for 16 years,not only are we good friend but still in love. I don't know if that could happen with a younger man. Maybe only in the movie/drama with the guy been rich of course. hahaha. But seriously, we're both consider good looking people maybe not rich but well to do at least and we're great together. Of course with him been more patience than me. hahaha

Does it seem impossible because she's an actress that's why? Then what about all the other great couple like Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Come on give me a break, just because the couple doesn't look good together doesn't mean they can't be great partner in life and love.

The only men I'll ever believe are linked with YEH are Kim Jong Kook, Ji Joo Hoon and Gong Yoo.. I personally don't see how these two would ever end up dating ! LOL !.. They look good together but I don't get that vibe that I do when I see YEH with the other 3 men I mentioned..

The only men I'll ever believe are linked with YEH are Kim Jong Kook, Ji Joo Hoon and Gong Yoo.. I personally don't see how these two would ever end up dating ! LOL !.. They look good together but I don't get that vibe that I do when I see YEH with the other 3 men I mentioned..
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can't wait to see your next post!

Better late than never. .

No way, if the rumor says that JIW and JEH are dating, then it is more believable and will catch the attention of fans. So i don't nelieve it's a gimmick. (maybe a cheap shot from an anti fan.

If they are together outside, i guess it is more to console each other from the criticism they are getting. However, looking back, there are more harsh criticism to the male lead (DC) than to female lead (HY) or TY. But why are the last two the only ones at the forefront apologizing? Is the production team hiding or sheltering their "beloved hero?" Or their mistake?

I agree with U..@30,31
the rumor YEH with KJK/JJH/GY , It seems believable for me
but not with THIS GUY..NO! NO! NO WAY!
maybe the rumor that JIW/YEH are dating,it's more believable
I feel
..Is it a tactic to improve drama's rating??? LOL

lover or not i love the drama so mfl fighting

lover or not don't care i just love the drama,,,mfl fighting

"there are more harsh criticism to the male lead (DC) than to female lead (HY) or TY. But why are the last two the only ones at the forefront apologizing? Is the production team hiding or sheltering their “beloved hero?” Or their mistake?"

That's Why I love JungIlwoo&YoonEunhye more and more!!
thanks for your great comment,BO

@ mr.bean'sniece

Well, firstly, I guess it's because those romantic K-dramas attrack mainly girls in their teens while lots of movies with Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt aim at an older audience as well. (Don't be cross with me, I love K-dramas, even though I am 35.)
And of course, for an 18-year-old girl a 37 year old man must feel pretty old.

Secondly, who are the people that complain about the age of those 30-something actors? Aren't they mainly netizens? Well, most people who watch such shows online and go into a discussion forum are probably not older than 25.

Thirdly, many fans might not think that the actor is too old, but that the actor is too old [u]for[/u] the girl who is often more than 10 years younger as in "Who are you?" or "Cinderella Man".

I actually find it kind of strange that so many dramas have such young actresses. The girls always have to be naive, cheerfull and unexperienced. What are role for a woman!

not always that many girls don't like older/30+ actors.
Although I'm 20 but I like jang dong gun ,Kang Ji hwan etc.
maybe If they add one of them to this drama it'll get more success.
I'm not anti YSH, but I'm sure If one of them in this drama It can satisfy many girls
both teen or adult.

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Can I say? ? .. YSH is not attract or has a power enough for being the male lead.
I'm disappoint at this point not about his age.

For me i must say this is good news...they look really good together and happy. My goodness I'm so afraid to reach 35 yrs old cause YSH is only what 37 yrs old and everybody's fussing about this age already? Look at Park shin young, he married his wife of 13 yrs his junior (i'm not sure exactly but i know she's much younger). Another actor from Queen of Housewives, Choi something he was as a matter of fact teasing YSH in one of the interviews that Yoon sang might marry someone much younger than Choi's wife cause he's married to his wife who is I think also about 16 yrs? his junior i'm not sure now but it was here at dramabeans where i saw that article! Let's just be happy for them if this is true! Oh yeah another actress Choi ji woo who is 6 or 7 yrs older than her current boyfriend! I'll just be happy if these two are really dating. Sangyeon seems like a nice guy and will probably be a good husband at that! I hope & pray it's true!

plain discrimination about age that's all i can say! to YSH & YEH...i hope you guys are dating cause i love you both & just don't listen to negative things, focus on your dating! you guys are so attractive and have a good chemistry. i also love your drama so that's all there is to it! just be happy! it's too bad if people are dissatisfied with this & that about your dating, that's their problem, not yours! thnx javabeans for this article...it's amazing how you get updated news like this one so fast! it's also Yoon's b/day yesterday so I hope he had a goon one and if it's true they're dating...i hope they were together celebrating his special day! YEH & YSH fighting...if they become an item...Eun need not change her name (i know in Korea women don't carry the husband's name anyway) cause they're both YOON!!

ooppps, i forgot....i love that photo you got for them here...she's one of the prettiest Korean actresses I admire since CP, Goong etc. YSH is charismatic, handsome and funny and i have a hunch he's gonna be a good husband & I agree @#40. In one of the MFL episodes where they went to the countryside, i remember that scene where he was fixing her bed or comforter and thought wow this guy would be a very good husband. In one of the Happy Together shows with Lee cheung sul as one of the guests, he indicated he still lives with his parents and he seems like a good son. YEH shld be a lucky girl instead of marrying someone who is her age I'd go for YSH! All the best to them!

I thought korean culture Yoon and Yoon can't get married?. Correct me if I am wrong.

what's wrong with them dating??? they're both so adorable... and it's up to them who to date and not... and YEH is known to like older guy so what's wrong if she is dating YSH... the guy is adorable what's not to like about him??? geez people give him a break...

It seems that men (actors) are attracted to Yeh or vice versa ??.

Back issues - articles about her.

The last photos - article about her was with Henney, rumours too !!!

Denial could be some truth ?? no smoke no fire

It is no fun to watch real romance on kdrama.

@29 & @40 I agree, with you --- look at Michael Douglas & C. Zeta Jones as you said... park shin young & the actor from Queen of H.- --- sometimes older men are better than the ones within your age group! i also know some people who's been married and the girl is much younger than our friend & they're still together, very happy & all that (they happen to be from Korea incidentally). I dunno why there's so much negative and discrimination here about these two beautiful people who I happen to like! This is my first time here and I just have to say something! Yoon sang hyun seems to be a very happy go lucky guy and maybe that's one of the attributes that Eun is finding in him, not only that, he's quite handsome and seems to be a very good person off camera! I'd say go for it ---- and i hope some of their fans (i'm one of their fans & you sure have my support) would support them also if this is not only a rumor. I think some people in the industry are very private like Choi ji woo, to name a few who's been dating for what 2 yrs but we've just learned about it recently? YSH & YEH are beautiful together...let them be people! Whatever opinions we may have be it negative or positive, I don't suppose it matters to them cause if they are truly in love? they would be oblivious!
thnx javabeans, your site is one of the best!

@44...well said...i thought so too, what's wrong with them liking each other? i guess a lot of people here dislike Yoon sang that's why! what about the rumor of song seung hyun of East of Eden being romantically involed with his leading lady in that drama? Was there a fuss about that? I think yoon is being attacked here cause not very many people here like him! I happen to like them both very much so yes, gimme a break! YEH & YSH aja aja fightin'!!!!!

@26 yes yes yes let's hope they really are dating! i like them together...both good looking & as long as they get along swimmingly, i don't have a problem with the age gap! matter of fact let's keep our fingers crossed that they're an item!

i clicked the'send' button too soon....i didn't mean to just address @26 but all the others who support these two beautiful individuals like @29 and others i can't scroll back to see the numbers sorry...thank goodness i'm not alone in agreeing with them dating! let's support them, after all this boils down to the fact that they're the ones who can decided for them not me not you but THEM! Yoons -- Fighting!!!!