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What’s Up adds rising star Im Joo-eun


Im Joo-eun, Im Joo-hwan

Ooh, my interest level just went up one (possibly two) notches. Writer Song Ji-nah‘s (Story of a Man, Sandglass) new campus drama What’s Up, which just cast Big Bang’s Daesung, has added a notable new face to its cast in newcomer Im Joo-eun, who made a splash earlier this summer as the lead of horror series Hon.

Writer Song confirmed Im Joo-eun’s casting on December 8, explaining that they held auditions beginning in the fall. Word had begun to spread about Im Joo-eun as a strong actress, and Song said, “As she read, the directors and I exclaimed in awe, ‘Ohhhhh.’” In addition, Im is said to have a good singing voice, which works well with the drama’s backdrop at a university’s musical department.

Furthermore, rising talent Im Joo-hwan (who had his breakout last year in Tamra the Island) is now a frontrunner to lead the drama (though yet unconfirmed). What’s Up is looking more and more interesting…

Via Hankyung, News Hankuk

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AHHHHHH, Team Park Kyu!

No matter what he stars in, I'm just waiting for Im Joo-hwan to get a big project. If he gets the lead, What's Up? will immediately be must-watch for me.

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Ooooh...I think Im Joo Eun and Im Joo Hwan are both really talented actors, so I'm getting excited for this series too.

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omg...so watching this for Im Joo-eun, and what's even better-- Im Joo-hwan!! LOL...their names only differ by one character or something?
anyways....
YAY!!

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Im Joo Eun!! I've been wanting more of her since Hon.. i love her shorthair look, she's very young and quite a strong actress for her age, i really think she's very pleasant even though i last saw her in Hon the disturbing drama, haha..

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This has made my day. Please let Im Joo-hwan be the lead. I'm so looking forward to his future project.

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YAY!!! She was so good in Hon. I didn't like the ending though.

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Im Joo-eun? OMG! OMG!!!111

When does it start?

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I love Im Joo-hwan :)

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Ready to open the Team Im2 Club. ;)

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lol i was WAY too chicken to check out hon, but hopefully through this i can see what the buzz about im jooeun is all about!

and almost-matching names! im jooeun, im joohwan! kekek

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I loved Im Joo-eun in Hon! Not a big fan of Daesung or did the plot excite me, so I was wondering whether or not I should catch the drama. But with Im Joo-eun and Im Joo Hwan added, totally going to catch the first episode and put it on the must-watch-list!

A bit OT, but doesn't Im Joo Eun look like Aibu Saki in that photo? Or is it just me... as she really resembles a Japanese actress that I've seen before.

@hjkomo: Omo! Must. Enter. Club! :)

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the Ims have had a great 2009! =D best of wishes for them in the new drama!

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I have gotta say....

Kim Bum looks like a younger version of Im Joo-hwan, in that pic @__@

I was on the front page of dramabeans and this post is right above the "jin-bum couple" post.

Me: "WHAT? Kim Bum is in this drama too? SINCE WHEN??.......oh wait that's not him."

Really, look at the two pics for those posts...they really look alike!!

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Wow Im Joo Hwan pleaseee.....!!! The drama looks promising considering the writer`s previous works...

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Officially excited and putting this on my to-watch list, plus Cinderella unni

Ah...to good to be true :-)

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Way to go Im Juhwan... though I wish his agency would confirm whether he's in this or not ASAP. What's dragging them??? Anyways I hope he's the lead..

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TEAM PARK KYU!!!!!!!
before I head out to HKG ;)

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wow......Feels like another "you're beautiful"........

I quess seeing idol drama success, they wanted to follow up with the goodness. lolz...

I dont really know that actress..I hope she's not the lead, i'm not too keen on that idea but i'll check it out for Im Joo Hwan.

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OMGGG!
I think i'm gonna watch it just to like STARE at him
He is sooo hotttt

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so so SO excited!! (not that i wasn't before...) this project is sounding more amazing by the day! yay for us viewers. ^_^

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lol...are they related? i believe joo hwan does not have a sister.

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Never seen Hon but I'll definitely watch this for Im Joo Hwan. I did a double take when I saw the name of the lead actress and I see Im Joo Hwan's face next to hers. I was like "huh? must be a typo". lol

Always, Team Park Kyu fighting!

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@ 21 chatake: No, they're not related, but he does have a younger sister :)

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Well, if true this drama just got a hell of a lot better. I've been anticipating this man's next project like crazy.

Team Park Kyu, FTW!

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im joo-hwan~~~~ he is just too cute!!!

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Was already gonna watch this drama for Daesung and now Im Joo-hwan adds to the anticipation.

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If Im Joohwan is in this, I am IMMEDIATELY adding this to my MUST. WATCH. NOW. list. Seriously, I am still going through withdrawal over Tamra the Island - TEAM PARK KYU!!

Seriously, I can NOT wait to see him more. I hope he makes it big this time - although I think Tamra the Island added more popularity to him, he still hasn't really gotten his "big break." Though I think he truly deserves it.

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I second the 26th (abc123doremi)'s comment. MTE!!!

Daesung already made me anticipating this drama...now with the new casts,yess, 2010 seems so good in kdramaland!

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OOoooh!

Im Joo-eun and Im Joo-hwan will have in a new drama "What's Up" together, eh?

Oooh, my gosh! It's very unbelievable -- it really made me so excited to see the series sooon!

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Umm... I love Im Joo Hwan too and have been waiting and waiting for his next project but I don't think this is confirmed yet...so I don't want to get my hopes up in case of a big dissappointment... He is just a front runner meaning there are other actors in the running for the same role.

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I'm sold if they're on!

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Yes!!! Im Joo Hwan should be in! He would add up to the many factors that make this drama a total must-see. I'll engage myself now in a telepathic conversation with the great writer Song Jina.. She and the director should really pick Im Joo Hwan.. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! LOL.. So happy hearing this news..

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I just started watching Hon/Possessed/Soul recently and its awesome. I love it. I was so suprised to find out that it was her first lead role. Im Joo Eun is an amazing actress. Looking forward to this. I couldn't manage to watch tamna island cuz seo woo was the lead actress and i still have hate towards her from cinderella sister, but happy to see this guy is in it. DaeSung is another pleasent surprize :3.
I'm proud to say i'm a chicken and have managed to watch Hon....and at midnight, with lights off.

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how many siblings that ju hwan has?

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YES IM JOO EUN! i`ve been waiting for her upcomming drama! FINALL! Its a bonus to hear DaeSung is in it.

LOVED HER IN HON/possessed/soul
awesome, beautiful actress

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Im joo Eun is just Amazing actress.I used to watch Wild romance just for her and Robot...I happened to watch her old drama what's up and i should just say Excellent Actress..Nd she is young as well..

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