I really, truly am going to start saving up money now for a trip to Korea. I think it must be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Of course, to see everything I've appreciated so much in dramas like Return of Iljimae (and soon, Chuno), it would probably cost a fortune and take at least a month, but I just think I need to see it with my own eyes some day. Who wants to go with me? ;-)

January just cannot get here fast enough, let's get these pesky holidays out of the way ASAP and get to the good stuff!

The last pictures has to be one of the most beautiful pictures so far, composition, atmosphere and color are outstanding.

Lee Da Hae is beautiful.

I have yet to watch a historical drama, but Chuno might be it, if I can catch it when it just airs. The story doesn't seem like much though, but it could be good.

@ langdon813
yes, you must go some day. (imagine, oh ICOMYM founder... korean.. men... everywhere ::swoon::) it's a small country (the size of indiana) and food/transportation are amazingly cheap (but great) so the real cost is airfare and lodgings. I can't imagine going for less than 2-3 weeks the first time. i'm planning my next trip for fall (chuseok) 2010 -- feel free to meet me!

The latest Chuno trailer could be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JD7vUqKAUo

I'm so excited about this series!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS. I am gonna combust!!! AAAH! *pulls hair*

wow! Lee Jong-hyuk looks hot in his stills. i can't wait to watch chuno.

Lee Gae Hae is so pretty i have missed her from the screen can't wait to watch this and of course my other favorite Jang Hyuk

There is something so organic about the Chuno production from the trailers and stills I've seen. The location shoots feel like an extension of the story rather than eye-candy. And the camera work feels old-school and gritty, conveying both the tension and intrigue perfectly.

I feel like the story is currently what interests me the most at this time.

What a cool drama, I am so looking forward to watching it live, which I normally abhor doing with sagueks.

The still are gorgeous and the preview is so cool!

All of the stills are stunning! I'm not usually into this kind of drama, but will probably check it out--for the visuals. :)

*melts* Lee Jong Hyuk, who knew you'd do it for me? I will watch anything you're in.

...even if you're the baddie.

January 6th, January 6th, January 6th...
Someone, just hit me over the head and knock me out until then. :P

Which Hometown Legends episode was Kim Ha Eun in?
She was quite impressive in Conspiracy In The Court - in her very first acting experience. I'm so glad PD Kwak is bringing her and Han Jung Soo back in Chuno. I just wish Lee Chun Hee and Jin Yi Han were in it, too.

Oh well, I'll just have to *settle* for Jang Hyuk, Lee Da Hae, Lee Jong Hyuk, OJH, GHJ, and the rest. ;)

28 more days!

Hjkomo- she was in the Nine Tailed Fox one. The very first Hometown Legends episode in 2008.

Sarah, I love you for the three Lee Jong-hyuk images. *muah!*

I totally agree w/hjkomo...Kim Ha-eun is great in Conspiracy in the Court...am excited to see her in this. The stills are gorgeous! Can't wait to for this to air!

the stills are gorgeous!!!
i can't believe i haven't watch Conspiracy in the Court yet, goes off to search for downloads...
for those of you who were planning to go to Korea for vacation or have been there, please don't forget to tell us all about the experience... i am very much like to go there, but it's likely just for less than a week, how am i suppose to go see the beautiful land in that short amount of time TT

This is THE next drama I plan to watch. :)

I might try Will it Snow on Christmas....I dont know but definitely Chuno! Ive only watched one fusion sageuk and that was Hong Gil Dong so a regular sageuk will be interesting.

@ randomness

She was in PD Kwak's episode?! I watched that long before I watched CitC, so I gotta go back and watch it again.

lee da hae ♥♥

All my favorite people + the CitC director + the delightfully creepy Lee Jong-hyuk + cinematography porn + sageuk!sageuk!sageuk! = Bring it ON, Chuno!!!!

Yay, 27 more days to go till Chuno's premiere! I have not been so excited about a drama for the longest time *squeal* I luuurrve well-done sagueks.

I was excited about IRIS to a lesser degree, but after watching 4 episodes of IRIS, I wished that it was over and we could jump straight to Chuno (it's taking over IRIS' timeslot), LOL.

On the topic of traveling to Korea... I've visited only Seoul in my adult life and didn't really see good-looking Korean men or women walking around (false impression from watching too many kdramas with beautiful actresses and suave actors?!) I would love to go again one day and visit other areas such as Jeju Island and wherever there is natural beauty.

Lee Da Hae is so beautiful in the trailer. <3

love the first part scene from the trailer-JH and LDH with beautiful scenery and eulalia-must be from Jeju island. To me, Jeju and LDH are synonym because of her hilarous tangerine orchard in MY GIRL-still can't forget LDW chasing her.

YEAH!!! People Lee Dae Hae is beautyful now but in the past ewwww,pufff,have you see her pictures in the pageants,what a decepcion and i thought she was really a natural beauty,,...............

preeeeetty.....

Lee Jong Hyuk OMG Lee jong Hyuk. i didn't know he's in this. Wasn't interested in Chuno before, but now it seems reaaally interesting already. haha. Lee jong Hyuk!

i'm not into historical drama, but after seeing the trailer i will surely watch Chuno.
I don't know who i'm going to root for?
LDH-JH or LDH-OJO?

Lee da hae is very pretty here.

really looking forward to Chuno!!....great casting, great storyline & great cinematography....i'm rooting for LDH & OJH....just because LDH & JH have been paired before...& i'm for once want to see the heroin choose her new love instead of still hanging on to her past...

here's a new trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NahEhFUJxWw
the trailer is about LDH's character in chuno

LOL lily... i think we've all seen dahae pre-plastic and we don't give a flying eff. we still think the girl is pretty fierce.

This looks absolutley amazing.
I think the directing is gonna be awesome, referring to the still of course.
And I jjust watched the trailer...RIVETING. I say. Lol
Im so so so so excited. Javabeans, I really hope your going to be reviewing this (because when you do, the dramas usually become well known. I just noticed that on soompi etc.)!!

The still and the last trailer, wow, spectacular. Lee Da Hae is making a comeback, go girl, u really are awesome actress.

@langdon813 - I hear you! I've been hit with this k-addiction just a few months back. But, I am so enamored with Korea right now, I just want to pack up and leave! (like... right now!) I've taken to learning the language, and how to write their scripts and buying maps and guide books. I have my list of places to visit, so pretty much the only thing left to do is... let's go!

@nokcha - thanks for the tips. I love sashimi, too!