Kim Jae-wook joins cast of Bad Guy
by javabeans
Joining Kim Nam-gil and Han Ga-in in their upcoming drama Bad Guy (or Bad Man) is Coffee Prince‘s Kim Jae-wook, who will complete the love triangle as the successor to a large corporation. His character possesses everything a person could want but feels a loneliness and emptiness inside. After losing the woman he loves, he lives a miserable life until he meets the spunky woman played by Han Ga-in, who slowly starts to open his heart. He comes up against Kim Nam-gil’s character, who has fought viciously to attain his current standing, and a rivalry unfolds between the two.
Kim Jae-wook said of this project, “In the past I have given off an androgynous image in drama and film roles, but in Bad Guy, the Tae-sung character shows a strong charisma. I’m looking forward to working in a drama after a year-long break, and more than anything I’m excited to be working with a good director and senior actors.”
The drama is slated for 20 episodes and centers around the themes of “desire, fatal love, and one man’s unstoppable ambition.” Oh Yeon-soo has also been cast, and the drama will air in May.
I’m still uncertain about this drama. If Kim Nam-gil and Oh Yeon-soo have strong chemistry, that could really be a compelling watch. Kim Jae-wook is still a question mark; he’s a likable and watchable actor, but he hasn’t really done very challenging roles and he’s still early in his career.
Via My Daily
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1 flummoxy
February 10, 2010 at 7:16 AM
I'd love to see Kim Jae Wook in a new drama!
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2 Dav
February 10, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Yeah. I liked Kim Jae Wook in Coffee Prince. Han Ga In . . . well, the only thing I've seen her in is Witch Yoo Hee, which was . . . a show. But the badness of WTH wasn't all in the acting, so it theoretically could work.
I am getting a little tired of super successful characters who are empty inside, though. It's not the worst trope in the world, but it is pretty tired, and since it's been played a lot in the past couple years in high profile dramas, I could use a break.
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3 deeta
February 10, 2010 at 7:34 AM
After seeing KJW in Antique Bakery, I do think he's improved a lot. Less stiff and more natural. I am intrigued that he seems like he will be playing a more manly role here. My problem still lies in Han Gain. Will she be compelling or fall short as usual?
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4 chris
February 10, 2010 at 7:36 AM
I'm quite excited about KJW. He was really good in Antique Bakery!
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5 Sere
February 10, 2010 at 7:48 AM
To tell the truth, I'm more concerned about Han Ga-in and her acting than Kim Jae-wook's.
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6 Biscuit
February 10, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Eh, such an overly cliched character... (how many young chaebol successors in Korea are there!?). I was looking forward to seeing him in a drama, but I want to see him in a different kind role. *sigh*
Too bad the series isn't 16 episodes... I can imagine things getting a wee bit draggy by the end (let's pray they don't extend it later).
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7 AB
February 10, 2010 at 8:05 AM
haha... I like Kim Jae Wook's acting better than Ga In's. XD
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8 deedee
February 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Biscuit: how many young chaebol successors in Korea are there!?
silly biscuit! didn't you know? there are hundreds of them, thousands, even - they practically grow on trees over there! and they're all handsome, and spoiled, and stuck up, and overdressed. some are evil with a smooth exterior, but most are basically good hearted but unpleasant to lesser beings, at least until they fall in love with a spunky girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
oh, and i'll watch this, cliched or no, because i'll watch kim jae-wook in pretty much anything.
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9 eclipse
February 10, 2010 at 8:33 AM
With Kim Jae Wook came along, i think the lead actress (Han Ga In) will surely be eaten alive by the lead actors. Make me wanna have the two lead actors as the main couple, haha! It`s sure will have more interesting plot than its now!
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10 Yoo Jin
February 10, 2010 at 8:41 AM
i really like the cast but kinda wish they had a more unique plot >.< But I'm completely in love with Kim Nam-gil so I'm so watching this no matter what haha. Normally I watch dramas based of the plots but he is an exception lol
I just hope he and Han Ga-In will have good chemistry...i adore her but haven't been impressed by her acting skills yet. hopefully she'll bring something new in this drama :)
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11 Pully
February 10, 2010 at 8:47 AM
The drama sounds so bloody cliche'. Love triangle between young hot chaebols with emotional scars either abandoned by mother, or lovers, and the poor funky girl poked it. And there we go again.
Dude, these days I watch drama merely for the eye candy. Just give me a lot of abs and work-out followed by shower scenes
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12 langdon813
February 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Probably not cool to wish the two lead actors would be the OTP of this drama, huh? ;-)
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13 niKai
February 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM
12 langdon813 - Feb 10, 2010 at 9:06 am
Probably not cool to wish the two lead actors would be the OTP of this drama, huh?
hahahahahahahahaha
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14 nycgrl
February 10, 2010 at 9:26 AM
"spunky woman played by Han Ga-in"
I'm not sure why that makes me laugh. I've seen her in three roles Yellow Handkerchief, Terms of Endearment and With Yoo Hee and none of them were spunky so I'm assuming this will be a stretch for her.
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15
February 10, 2010 at 9:28 AM
@langdon813
Possibly not cool, but on the other hand, it would make it more interesting! No Regrets meets Lovers in Paris. 8-) LOL! Some of my favorite eye candy, so I'll be watching unless it's horrid.
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16 momosan
February 10, 2010 at 9:29 AM
And anonymous was me for some reason.....
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17 maria
February 10, 2010 at 9:50 AM
@momosan: that made me lol hard! *high five*
also: ...AAAAH!!! NOH SUN KI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
that is all.
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18 waruihime
February 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Simply said ... I ADORE Kim Jae Wook! I wasn't planning on watching this drama, but now that he's there ... I'm there, too! ☺
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19 kaedejun
February 10, 2010 at 10:23 AM
i'm excited for one - kim jae wook in a manly role? ABOUT TIME!!! i feel like he needs to do the same transition as lee junki did.
unless he likes androgynous roles - then that's ok too.. =P
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20 nabi
February 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM
I look forward to seeing him in this drama. Let's see how he does.. The guy in the picture doesn't look like KJW at all btw..
@ langdon813: I actually like that idea very much lol
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21 ohemgee
February 10, 2010 at 10:33 AM
ooh this drama just got a little yummier. although the plot doesn't excite me terribly, the cast sure does!!!
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22 bloop
February 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Oh I LOVE him!! Even though he hasn't down a lot of stuff yet, he's actually a really promising actor. Totally can't wait for it!!
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23 Sarah
February 10, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Now I really want to see this drama.
I LOVE KJW. I think he's a great actor! Loved him in both Coffee Prince and Antique Bakery.
Never seen a drama w/ Han Gain, but I think she's gorgeous~
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24 GoongFan
February 10, 2010 at 12:08 PM
KJW is the only and best reason to watch this.
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25 Endroine
February 10, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Im SO going to watch it now xD
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