Press conference for A Man Called God
by javabeans
February 25 was production press conference day for MBC’s new weekend series A Man Called God, starring Song Il-kook, and was held at Seoul’s Sogongdong Lotte Hotel.
The entire main cast was present: Song as main character Choi Kang-ta, a billionaire and spy also going by the names “Peter Pan” and “Michael King”; Han Chae-young as a reporter and his primary love interest; Han Go-eun as a sexy femme fatale; Kim Min-jong as a sharp special agent with the National Intelligence Agency; Yoo In-young as the precious daughter of the man who killed Kang-ta’s parents; and Jo Jin-woong as a villain.
At the press conference, Song was asked if he felt any pressure playing this character. He answered, “I’ve seen comments asking, ‘Are you so tired of playing kings now that you’re playing god?'” (This refers to his past record of playing kings in historical dramas.) “Rather than feeling pressure, I’m really into this project. I’m immersed more fully than I’ve been in previous dramas. It is a little stressful to be on set and worry about every little thing, but on the other hand I’m really happy.” He added, “This is a role every man has dreamt of playing. The process may be difficult, but I feel extremely happy doing it.”
In order to get into character and get fit, Song even gave up vegetarianism — which he has maintained for the past 15 years — and opted for a diet of lean protein. He has prepared for this role for two years, and even adopted the sharp speech patterns of his character during the press conference. He acquired a motorcycle license and collected props and accessories befitting his character and compiled two scrapbooks. To come up with the new hairstyle, he consulted with the stylist he’s been with since his rookie days and by mutual consent found a new stylist.
I know we’ve commented extensively on Song’s dramatic weight loss so I won’t belabor the point here. I actually do like the hairstyle — it could look goofy but I think it’s got a retro cool about it — and the whole drama seems to be going for old-school glam, like classic noir meets the original Batman. I still really (really) prefer his old look as a person, but as a character I’ll go with it and assume that the sunken cheeks and sharp angles are better suited for the character.
Song Il-kook, Han Chae-young, Han Go-eun
The drama includes an underwater kiss scene between Song and Han Chae-young, which has already been shot. Han explained that she found it difficult as she’s not much of a swimmer, and it was filmed at a depth of 5 meters. However, she said that she felt from the first day of filming that the drama shooting process would be easy to endure because of how much care Song showed for her during filming.
The story of A Man Called God is described as “a modern-day hero story where, through love, the hero comes to realize what justice is and reforms into a warm man, while taking on powerful people to avenge his parents’ deaths.” It premieres March 6.
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51 star
March 17, 2010 at 10:29 PM
100%
Top Excellence Actor
Good luck Song
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52 Canary
March 17, 2010 at 10:37 PM
There’s nothing more precious in this world than the feeling of being wanted.
I love song
and love his drama
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53 tina
March 18, 2010 at 2:47 AM
So, I just watched the first episode. My mom summed it up best I think.. "It's like a manhwa (comic book). I LOVE IT!"
Yes, it's cheesier than velveeta but I think that's what makes it so great. It's not too heavy but it is sort of serious. I guess it's just a matter of taste. My new favorite thing to watch now that high kick through the roof is almost over.
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54 sun
March 19, 2010 at 10:52 PM
To tina :
Hello my dear
iam from iraq .. good morning
plz where are you see the 1 episode ( aman called god ) can you write
the summrie of this epsiode i wanted it
thank you
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55 sun
March 19, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Hello my friends
I am from Iraq \ Please, I want any one of you help me to watch the serial and
write the manual for the series thank you
Greetings \ advance
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56 Carinne
March 19, 2010 at 11:08 PM
@ 55 sun
I'm not "tina," however I want to help you discover SIG hot~ness.
Try this site:
http://www.dramacrazy.net/korean-drama/a-man-called-god/
[I think this site will provide you English subbed episodes.]
Enjoy the action ~ happy viewing!
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57 sun
March 21, 2010 at 9:32 PM
To Carinne \ 57
Thank you baby for this nice site
Now I'm watching the serial, such as the beautiful song
if you have any other sites I can take the news About ( song )write me the link
Thank you
Million greeting from Iraq and to all the friends
:
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58 Pem
March 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM
very good Song
i love you
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59 Pem
March 21, 2010 at 10:53 PM
saw the serial
The fantastic landscapes
Location photography is distinctive and sophisticated direction and site selection amazing photography
Representation of the song sophisticated high talent and performance art respectable
I wish you success with all my heart
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60 Lily
March 21, 2010 at 11:07 PM
I saw the serial
Combines the past and present
See the descent of the hero serial space parachute on the island of the sea and riding a horse
And enters the cave of the mountain
Trying to find a kidnapped girl rescued from her captors and clothes black hooded crow as if they
Uses a powerful sword strike kills one
ا
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61 Korea
March 24, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Troubleshooting serial artist is very intelligent and a professional and
craft perfect warm congratulations to this output strong
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62 ASS
March 24, 2010 at 1:27 AM
are you see this drama ??????
it is fantastic.....
The soundtrack for the serial wonderful when you hear make you fly in
space and live with dreams
Incredible
music masterpiece
love you Song
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63 Rane
March 24, 2010 at 1:28 AM
Ask whether the song is in space, which jumped by parachute or
someone substitute
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64 Rane
March 24, 2010 at 1:38 AM
I saw the serial
Song of his body is very weak, especially the face of what he exerted himself so
Work hard and make-up was a man coming from another planet
But he loved the song I love him
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65 MILL
March 25, 2010 at 1:38 AM
There is no doubt that criticism plays a positive role in
studying the works of art and literature and that he needed
to be guidance that stems from the intellectual and clear
for the reader who is doubtless aware of the value of that
cash by the standards adopted by the critic and criticism
in order to be dependent on careful scientific analysis
must be Critic sincere in his assessment of the artistic or
literary work.
GOOD ACT
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66 jOLIA
March 25, 2010 at 1:56 AM
If you look at the truth at the same time we can look to the beauty,
truth and beauty are intertwined Mtlaqahan in the meaning of things and
making things
Mtlaqahan in the meaning of things and making things
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67 Hassin
March 25, 2010 at 8:05 PM
Sinarioa and get a good director
And the strong production lead to great success
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68 Sonie
March 25, 2010 at 8:14 PM
I saw the serial
Song of his body is very weak, especially the face of what he exerted
himself , so
Work hard and make-up was a man coming from another planet
But he loved the song I love him
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69 Halla
March 25, 2010 at 8:17 PM
The distinguishing characteristic of the new technology they bring installation image of the face on the model of moving a very complex process
Given for the scenes of the sweetness of the follow-up
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70 Dema
March 25, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Kbs tv ch in nile sat
Pulse weak picked up some dishes and some do not please do not relay to view
plz we need to watch this ch in arabic languch
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71 Alis
March 26, 2010 at 11:49 AM
____________________________
Red : Is For Blood
Blood : Is For Heart
Heart : Is For Love
Love : Is For You
You : Is For Me
And Me Is Only For You …..!!!!!
_____________________________
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72 luna
March 26, 2010 at 12:14 PM
A good Friend is like a computer
he ENTERS in your life SAVE himself
in your heart,FORMATS all your troubles
and never DELETE you from his heart
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73 Mina
March 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Good product + good camera + good director + good actor = Very Good work
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74 Rama
March 26, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Good drama
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75 Ali
March 30, 2010 at 2:28 AM
Vivian is very nice selection of wonderful
i love her
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76 Halla
March 30, 2010 at 3:26 AM
more success and progress
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77 Halla
March 31, 2010 at 9:03 PM
meet my beloved in the calm of the night with the wonderful tunes of
music
more fantastic
http://www.mysoju.com/a-man-called-god/episode-3/part-2/
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78 lily
March 31, 2010 at 9:10 PM
What a terible pilot episode, almost everything sucked except for the beautiful cinematography. Subs were great, though. Harusubs crew did an awesome job for us non-Korean speaking people.
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79 lily
March 31, 2010 at 9:15 PM
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Calm of the night and the light of the moon with the young, handsome,
romantic music and what I want more of this
this is fantastic dreem , but i saw this in this drama
where Michae walk with girl
hone
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80 River
March 31, 2010 at 9:19 PM
many year ago admire you
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81 minal
March 31, 2010 at 9:21 PM
A difficult separation and arrived at the house and left behind damaged
and got lost looking for him
he is young , handsome
love is very fantastic
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82 lonr
March 31, 2010 at 9:23 PM
i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Song
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83 gugol
April 2, 2010 at 10:28 PM
om om om. choon yang is also in this film?? what a perfect tandem. soo excited
to watch!!!! jumong + choon yang = best series. expect awards!!! woot!!!! =) =) =)
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84 Maria
May 30, 2010 at 9:07 PM
very good episode 24 \ good final
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85 dara
May 30, 2010 at 9:09 PM
By By MIcheal more fantastic :)
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86 Bebo
May 30, 2010 at 9:10 PM
more handsome ( song) :x
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87 Steve
May 30, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Stronge Man ( Micheal ) ;)
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88 Jolia
May 30, 2010 at 9:13 PM
This drama was good but not excellent, alot scenes keep repeated like when they captured Kangta, Vivien than his sister in the tortured basement. I don’t think they need so many episodes. Kangta was the best. there was no chemistry with Han CYoung, HCY acting always bored me to death. But I liked Vivian character and the ending I wish was better done with all the revenged
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89 S+S
May 30, 2010 at 9:14 PM
I really wanted to watch this drama, i’ve waited for a year to see SIG in
action again…hope he will justify the character of Choi Kang ta in this
drama. Best of luck!!! :lol:
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90 Barby
May 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Micheal very very very handsome :sad:
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91 P
May 30, 2010 at 9:17 PM
episode 24 is wonderful
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92 Tamara
May 30, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Vivian more beutiful than BoBae
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93 lora
June 5, 2010 at 9:26 AM
i watched last episode guys 100% i recommend this drama to
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94 Maje
June 5, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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Sure why there was so much criticism in the beginning. I am on Ep 4 and really enjoying it.
Based on Park Bong Sung's manga. Can't go wrong with his fiction. It's been many many moons since I had a chance to read Park Bong Sung's manga, but the drama makes you feel as if you are watching his manga.
Song il Gook is just perfect for Michael King.
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95 Sandy
June 5, 2010 at 9:33 AM
: Michael King vows to revenge his parents’ death. Born in Korea and raised in Hawaii, he believes that he can use his power as head of an underground drug kingpin to punish those who hurt him. However, his beliefs are shaken when he falls in love with a reporter named Jin Bo Bae
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96 Toy
June 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM
He is a great actor.I'm so excited about this drama :)
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97 Soome
June 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM
100%
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98 Bass
June 5, 2010 at 9:37 AM
I love Vivian
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99 Dara
June 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Bo Bae
is not good Actreess
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100 Sun
June 5, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Only Song :) :) :)
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