Cast of You’re Beautiful buoyed by fan support
by javabeans
Fan support has been ardent, to say the least, for the SBS drama You’re Beautiful and its young cast. The drama’s lead, Jang Geun-seok, had expressed feeling disappointment that the ratings remain lower than hoped for and that he’d felt responsible as the main cast member. In reaction, fans to jump into action to show their love of the drama.
As you may know by now, he’d written a message to that effect on the drama’s homepage last week, saying, “I wonder whether the reason for the ratings being lower than we thought may be because I’m not portraying the Hwang Tae-kyung character as fully as I could be. If not, maybe the drama isn’t receiving more love because of me as Jang Geun-seok.”
After learning this, Jang Geun-seok’s fan club mobilized both on- and offline in full force to show their overwhelming support. His fan club forum is overrun with supportive messages. Fans also got together and delivered the cast and crew a buffet meal on their film set, which served 100 people. (The photos above and below are from that buffet lunch on October 30.) They’ve also sent presents like vitamins and letters rooting on the production.
Jang expressed his gratitude, saying that he was cheered by all the support by fans who are “like eels who give me energy.” (Eels are relatively expensive and eaten with the belief that they give added energy and stamina.) He added, “I’ll do my best through the end with a grateful heart.” His co-stars Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, and Jung Yong-hwa said, “Thank you for loving our Geun-seok hyung.”
Meanwhile, on November 2, Lee Hong-ki wrote his own message which he posted on the drama’s website, asking for fans’ continued support. His message read, “Our You’re Beautiful team filmed on the weekend from morning till night. We began filming in September, and already two months have passed and the drama is half over. I feel the difficulty of the actors and staff as we see the drama air scenes we had shot the day before. Even with the tough schedule, as I see the staff who are always smiling and our truly praiseworthy lead actors Jang Geun-seok hyung, Shin-hye, and Yong-hwa, I feel really secure, and coming to the set is a lot of fun.”
He added, “After I finish shooting the drama as Jeremy, I will return to FT Island as Hong-ki, and I’m busy preparing for our concert on the 14th and 15th. I’m working hard on the drama too. Everyone, please give a lot of support to You’re Beautiful through the end.”
The drama has confirmed that it will end on the 26th with Episode 16. Note that this is NOT a cut-down of episodes, and I think the number is probably appropriate for this story. The production had left the door open in the beginning to extend the episodes to 20, but that was always going to be an option only if the drama proved to be a ratings hit.
Via Sports Seoul, Star News, Arts News
Note: I received a message from soompi-er Jennifer who is putting together a project for fans of the show to send support messages to the drama production. She asked that I spread the word. So if you are interested, the following are the details. (Additionally, you can check out the You’re Beautiful forum at Soompi.com.)
“You’re Beautiful” Fan Photo Project!
If you want to participate, and I really hope you do, all you have to do is take a picture of you with one of the following sentences:
I like Minami because….
내가 미남이를 좋아하는 이유는…
“Fighting YAB cast and crew!”
미남이시네요 제작진과 출연진, 화이팅!
“Feel the YAB love from the whole world”
미남이시네요에 보내는 전세계로부터의 응원을 알아주세요!
“Jang Geun-Seok we love you!”
장근석, 사랑해요!
“Park Shin Hye we adore you!”
박신혜, 정말 좋아해요!
“Lee Hong Ki you are the greatest!”
이홍기, 최고에요!
“Jung Yong Hwa you rule our world!”
정용화, 짱이에요!
“You are beautiful – the best show in the world!”
미남이시네요 – 세계최고에요!
“UEE – we love to hate you! Great Job”
유이, 미워서 좋아요! 진짜 잘하고 있어요!
Translation was kindly provided by pacepace!
Write them down on something like paper or anything you can think of! BE CREATIVE! Then take your picture! Please send it to: [email protected]. We will collect the pictures and put them into a slide show. Additionally we will print them out.
We are now cooperating with DC Gallery who will deliver our oversea fan project personally to the set.
Since the drama won’t be on too long anymore we have a very very tight schedule!
So the Deadline for the Photo OP is Friday, November 6, 6 pm GTM. If your picture arrives later then that I cannot promise that I will be in the slide show. I’m sorry about it but as said the schedule is very tight.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- First of all take a picture and send it to [email protected]
- Spread the word. Tell people to come here and join. If you are in other communities tell them about our project! If you have friends, parents, student bodies, bosses, teachers or strangers willing to take a picture with a sentence from above take them in.
- Join our community on Facebook: Mi Nami http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/home.php?ref=logo
- Be creative in your picture
- Sooner or later we have to set up a donation so we can give pao some money for printing out the pages. Please bear with me until then and remember that 3 dollars could already buy some flowers!
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Tags: Jang Geun-seok, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-ki, Park Shin-hye, You're Beautiful
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1 silent_regrets
November 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
yay my dose of crack!! kekeke sorry
um thats so sweet of the fans...
must say i love the fans
YAB TEAM HWAITING!!!!
you guys rock!!!
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2 rinkyu
November 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Thanks Javabeans. 16-episode it is..
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3 belleza
November 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Jang Geon Suk's cleavage is breathtaking. LOVE his plunging V!! :D
I'll see what I can do about a pic.
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4 Ana
November 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
:-) Well this makes the wait a wee bit less torturous;-)Almost like a teaser before the real movie arrives:-)
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5 Kender
November 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Mmmm, man-cleavage.. ㅋㅋㅋ
I'm glad they're all getting so much support! (Although it's not really surprising, given its idol/mania drama status.)
I may help out with the project, assuming I don't forget. ^^
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6 kay
November 3, 2009 at 9:19 PM
daaang. i wish i had fans to send me a buffet at work. lol, i was trying so hard to find PSH in the last picture but realized she's the one sitting on the right. she's a total dude now. love it!
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7 ashleeeeeee
November 3, 2009 at 9:22 PM
i want to send one =]
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8 belleza
November 3, 2009 at 9:22 PM
"she’s a total dude now. "
And apparently, JGS has turned into PSH's "girl" Show off that W-line Mr. Zoolander!! ;)
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9 trueamity
November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM
awww no more hoping for an extension.. but knowing the talent of the hong sisters, even if they did decide to extend YB i wouldn't be worried that it would make the drama drag.. i would give anything to see more of A.N.Jell on screen!
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10 Ayay
November 3, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Aww you're sure a crack dealer,
I'm glad that fans are supporting their actors in a good way, 16 ep is enough, even tough 20 is the best, 8 more to go, XOXO
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11 belleza
November 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM
AN Jell should just tour. Like, come to the KMF next summer or something. OMG there might be a riot if that happened lol.
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12 rachel
November 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
i'm a little disappointed the drama won't be extended to 20 eps, 16 eps is too short for my addiction!!
...perhaps we can hope for a sequel then...haha
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13 ichigopan
November 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM
16 episodes is a great decision, no complaints here.
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14 jandoe
November 3, 2009 at 9:36 PM
agree with #13 - 16 is just nice, too long and the series might lose its X-factor.
thanks JB for yet another YB news ;)
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15 langdon813
November 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM
His cleavage looks better than mine, and I've got boobs. Sigh....life, it is unfair.
They won't be in the pic though, if I send one. ;-)
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16 abovo
November 3, 2009 at 9:46 PM
4 of them eating together off screen -- it's just so cute.
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17 retsnom_Adedekutsu
November 3, 2009 at 9:48 PM
But can I write something about the Hong Sisters, like "홍정은 & 홍미란, 사랑해요!," "You're the best screenwriters!" or something?
Thanks for all the YB articles and recaps, Javabeans.
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18 Nom_Kitteh
November 3, 2009 at 9:50 PM
*sniff* I was hoping for 20 episodes.
I can live with 16, though, just as long as each episode remains as wildly hilarious as the previous.
In fact, I will take anything as this point...
*hides shaking arms, uncrosses glazed, twitching eyes, surreptitiously wipes away it's-almost-time-for-the-next-fix drool*
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19 LillyYAB
November 3, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Thanks for this!
I agree, 16 is perfect for episodes. I'm so excited for the upcoming ones. It seems soooo good. I'm glad that the fans in Korea are backing up our YAB crew ^_^ Makes me very happy to know they are receiving some love.
Can't wait for your RECAPS!!!!!!!!!!
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20 Laura
November 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM
JB thank you for the info, really!! I will try to take the pic this week and send it asap.
I think 16 ep are ok, because sometimes trying to reach more episodes only distortion the plot, and the original story in the end tends to be weird.
!!!
I tried to join the minami's community on facebook but I couldn't, would you mind to post the direct link to it? thank you
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21 jo
November 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
here comes the YB crack!
it's toniiiiighhttttttttt, everyone!!!
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22 Haru
November 3, 2009 at 10:10 PM
The facebook link doesn't seem to work
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23 snuffythemonkey
November 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Kiyyyyahhhh! (My alternative to squee.) Thanks for sharing some YAB loving with us.
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24 Pink Fox
November 3, 2009 at 10:23 PM
My comfort is seeing HongKi when he performs in Singapore in December!!! counting the moments!
YAB is the best drama for 2009, I'd say! and Hong Ki is the epitome of CUTEness!!!!!!
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25 Sab
November 3, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I am sure the fan project has helped cheer and motivate the casts and crew. Sigh...How i wish the drama can be extended further than 16 episodes. Throughout the episodes, i have seen JGS chameleon-like ability to show his anger, disgust, intrigue,vulnerability. curiosity, jealousy etc.. with his eyes and facial expressions and even body language...Now can't wait to see him showing his love to PSH in the drama. This drama rocks.....
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26 sue
November 3, 2009 at 10:32 PM
oh my there's only a few weeks left! D: D: D: NOOO.
this fan support project seems interesting though!
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27 Shay
November 3, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Jang Geun Suk's sense of responsibility (and his man cleavage) is attractive, ooh la la ;)
When the series ends, what will become of me? D:
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28 kristabelle
November 3, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Thank you Javabeans for the article. You're really providing us our cracks while waiting for episode 9. Too excited for your in depth recaps and comments tomorrow night.
To all YB supporters ,Fighting!!!
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29 D
November 3, 2009 at 10:43 PM
@ 20 & 22..
you can just type Mi Nami at the search there - i did that yesterday
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30 Quidam
November 3, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Awww....this story is making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Great job fans!
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31 susie
November 3, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I'm not too crazy about Jang Geun Seok's blouse... but, I have to say that he is an amazing actor and his character is becoming more and more endearing. he is the reason that I'm watching this drama along with the fact that the script is well written. I hope their ratings increase.
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karen
December 10, 2013 at 11:21 PM
im so in love of sukkie in his eyes and lips......
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32 jacq
November 3, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Whao~~JB, you sure know how to take care of us! You provide what we need most in times like these (barely hanging on till Wed & Thur comes around)....BIG hugs to you!
The cast & crew of YAB sure deserve our love and support. I hope they see this outpour of love from fans all over the world as a sign of appreciation for producing such an amazing drama which we adore so much!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!! FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!
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33 alert
November 3, 2009 at 11:02 PM
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34 Missy
November 3, 2009 at 11:14 PM
I believe Primadonnas also provided some gifts as well, right? ;)
YAB fighting! <33
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35 steffanie
November 3, 2009 at 11:19 PM
woW how sweet te fans are !!!!! definitely
gona participate on this proj.
fangirl all the way ^^ lmao
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36 Brendel
November 3, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I love everything about You're Beautiful!
And thanks for supporting You're Beautiful, Javabeans! Your articles and recaps make the roller-coaster ride more fun!
XXXOOOXXXX
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37 vanessa
November 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Yep the Hong sisters sure rock! I already sent my picture, best ever way of getting fans together... I mean I just wrote my first Korean letters, that was fun... now let's just hope that I wrote well and that my “Feel the YAB love from the whole world”
미남이시네요에 보내는 전세계로부터의 응원을 알아주세요! doesn't become "feel the stab around the world" ... alot could get lost in translation you know :)
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38 Aries
November 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Thanks for sharing the news, JB! It helps to lessen the agony of waiting for the next episode of YB; about 8 more hours to go till I can watch ep 9...
I’m not too crazy about JGS’s blouse either, or for that matter, many of the blouses he wears in YB, but he rocks the character HTK.
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39 Judy
November 3, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Thanks JB for feeding us with these articles while all of us waiting for the new episodes. We are all "sick" with addiction to YV and need your medicine to alleviate some of the longing feeling......
Thanks JB once again. I am also waiting for your recap for tonight's episode... just love your analysis and feeling about this drama. Please don't cut it short.
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40 poo
November 3, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Thankyou dramabeans for providing recaps and news on YB!
I come to your site daily now! :D
thank you! <3
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41 Jamie
November 4, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Definitely doing this. ♥ your site by the way ;D Keep at it ;D
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42 Kriyn
November 4, 2009 at 12:28 AM
WHAT?! Only 16... Let me try not to be greedy. but the idea of losing 4 potential episodes of TK and MN...
Will definitely participate in the overseas fan project!
Everyone, please do your part :)
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43 karened
November 4, 2009 at 12:47 AM
That they won't extend the length of the drama is disappointing, but expected. Well, given that most series that extended their run turn out to be draggy towards the end, perhaps this isn't that bad. I'll just miss all the crack and bits of warmth from the drama.
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44 vis
November 4, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Good to hear that the all the fans' support is reaching YB cast ^^
As for the length of this drama, as much as I like it and will miss it a lot when it's over I DO think that 16 episodes is the right episode length. Considering the story I think it'd get draggy if extended to 20 episodes, so I'd rather that it ended at its best.
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45 lollyobsessed
November 4, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Another fix! I stalk this site and soompi forums daily now XD
Oh the woes of fangirling...
16 is fine...*fingers crossed for a sequel* I love the chemistry all the actors have, and as everyone said, JGS really shines in this role. Can't wait to see more of him. Next episode is only a few hours away!!!
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46 moomincandylalala
November 4, 2009 at 1:21 AM
The photo project sounds great!
What fans put together to support their idols never ceases to amaze me... hope the cast feels strongly encouraged by all of this. Been looking at bts photos and vids (yup addict here) and noticed how these young actors are starting to look really tired and a few years beyond their age... hope they will get some rest with the tight schedule, esp of the flu outbreak and such... remember how the bbf cast looked after they were done shooting... really won't want a repeat performance of that.
I am happy with 16 eps, regardless of how great Hong Sisters writing is.. Hong Gil Dong should really have been 20 eps instead of 24 and My Girl was a good length at 16.
Back to finishing a paper then catching the live... A few more hrs to go!!
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47 Choufy
November 4, 2009 at 1:21 AM
!!! ABOUT YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL FAN PROJECT !!!
Hello to everyone ^^
A few changes happened about the project, so please, read the updated informations to the following address :
http://www.soompi.com/content/102596
Especially concerning the deadline to send your picture and/or message : it's now the 6th of November!
JB Thank you very much for your post, it is thanks to your site that I discovered YB drama (amoung so many other interesting things ^^)
Keep the good work! Fighting!
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48 desklim
November 4, 2009 at 1:36 AM
I want this drama to extend into 20+ episodes!!!!!
best drama for me aside from coffee prince and goong
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49 Kriyn
November 4, 2009 at 1:59 AM
This is the first time I'm cutting down the hours to the live airing of a drama.
it's a bit freaky... :p
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50 KDJ
November 4, 2009 at 3:26 AM
it kinda make me weak when i have read there will be only 16 episodes.. oh my! im hoping it will extend to more than 16 episodes.. i will really miss the cast if it will end too soon..
JGS! dont worry you played the role of TK really great.. you had millions of fans scattered in different part of the world.. ..we will support you and YAB..
hakuna matata!
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