Moon Geun-young’s bad-girl transformation
by javabeans
Ooh, finally we get a look at Moon Geun-young‘s transformation as the stepsister in Cinderella’s Sister! When the role was first announced, it was announced as a villainous turn; it was then amended to say that she would be more of a misguided heroine. In any case, the role promised a departure from Moon’s angelic image (she’s known as a “donation angel” and is beloved for her wholesome charm). But until now, we haven’t seen much indication of her character Eun-jo’s darker side.
Moon’s usual image is more like the character in the first two stills below, which show her with co-star Chun Jung-myung when their characters are younger. However, Eun-jo grows up feeling a lack of love and therefore becomes a young woman who rejects love from others. She acts like she’s indifferent to the world and is characterized by harsh language and a cynical smile, which she uses as a defense mechanism. A producer explained that the character will continue to undergo changes as the drama progresses.
Cinderella’s Sister premieres March 31.
I’ve always thought Moon was cute and sweet, but with this new look, she’s quite stunning. I remember that a few years ago when Moon was in her late teens, she had attempted to shed her good-girl image with “sexy” CFs (dark makeup, clingy clothing), but that didn’t really work and people continued to associate her as the nice girl. With some added maturity, though, maybe now the transformation will be credible.
Via E Daily, Review Star
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51 isabella
March 10, 2010 at 10:30 PM
She's really stunning here. I'll expecting so much more from the show.
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52 belleza
March 10, 2010 at 11:31 PM
"Oh wow, I didn’t know that. So sentiments about the two of them bearing some
uncanny resemblences are aplenty?"
Yeah, GHJ joked about it on Golden Fishery in 2008. Their face shape is very different (MGY = heart shaped face, GHJ=pear-ish face), but both have large, button eyes (though MGY's eyes are a little closer together), thick, straight brows, and high cheekbone structure. Both actresses know how to deliver a regal smile when needed. Both were role model types and well regarded for their acting talent in their early careers as well.
The darker eye makeup (relatively speaking -- Korean makeup really loves peach eyeshadow) really suits her look, and it helps to widen her eyes. But a complex, layered fringe coupled with long hair is what transforms her look; it gives her face very strong oval shape, which with the depth of her eyes completes an awesome effect.
(Also ironic that Chun Jung-myung has been in dramas with both. :D GHJ was a supportive older sister to CHJ when he was in the military.)
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53 borin
March 10, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Can't not wait to see her transformation.
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54 Remoneko
March 11, 2010 at 12:08 AM
She looks stunning in those photos with her hair all over her face and heavy eyeliner! Someone commented above that she looks like Uhm Jung Hwa, but personally the minute I looked at her, it reminded me of Chae Jung An. Very pretty, though!
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55 crzycpl
March 11, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Oooo, I love the first and fourth images. Nice! She should keep the long hair.
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56 vis
March 11, 2010 at 12:46 AM
@8 (Icarusfalls): I totally agree! Was of the same mindset as you before those stills got released~
btw, dark Moon Geun-young kinda reminds me of the girl in Nobuta wo Produce. Not character-wise but the appearance somehow.
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57 goldlilys
March 11, 2010 at 1:30 AM
@vis: yup she does look like Nobuta from NwP in those photos.
Really cool badgirl makeover. I'm sure she can play this role well especially since she's already played all types of characters before. She's one of my favorite Korean actresses and always cannot wait for her new roles to release. BTW is that her real hair or extensions?
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58 ed
March 11, 2010 at 1:34 AM
yes! the fleshy sensuality (a surprise, certainly!) is a lot like a "kid" version of uhm jung hwa in slasher-horror. intrigued...
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59 okdubu
March 11, 2010 at 1:40 AM
LOVE IT! stunning is the perfect word. looking forward to it.
seowoo is the other girl right? yet to have stills from her?
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60 fromdblock
March 11, 2010 at 1:40 AM
she has a gorgeous face... i think the "bad girl" look suits her... ;)
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61 epyc
March 11, 2010 at 2:52 AM
Finally get a sense of what this story is about, and it is a good twist from the all-nice-and-sweet heorine in almost every drama!
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62 ps87..
March 11, 2010 at 3:04 AM
she doesn't look really bad at all..
..cute. >_<
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63 Daktari
March 11, 2010 at 3:12 AM
If I hadn't known about them before and saw them on the street, I would go as far as saying MGY and GHY were younger/elder sister or daughter/mother :D
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64 yen_nguyen
March 11, 2010 at 4:11 AM
@6 : yeah, she looks like UJH in the 4th pic.
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65 supah
March 11, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Oooh.. the excitement!! :D
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66 dee
March 11, 2010 at 5:53 AM
she looks great in the "darker side". still no Seo Woo pics ^ ^
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67 SuperFanGirl
March 11, 2010 at 6:36 AM
I LOOOOVVVVVEEE MONN GEUN-YOUNG! She's such a "natural" actress. Whenever she acts, it seems like she's not acting at all. The tears, the smile look so genuine.
I'm going to watch this, for sure! MOON GEUN-YOUNG FTW!!!
: )
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68 lb_tmi
March 11, 2010 at 6:53 AM
i like this image.. she's quite beautiful in the "bad girl" persona. not that she was bad looking to begin with, but she was more cute than beautiful. now she's beautiful. i like it!!!
i can't wait to watch this!!
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69 LL
March 11, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Aw.. this looks like it's probably going to be a melodrama, huh? I doubt I'll be watching, in that case.
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70 animedork101
March 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM
WOW! You were right javabeans to say Ms Moon was stunning (or at least the new stills of her character's change are) because quite frankly, when I saw the first image I had to catch my breath. I am female, and for me to say someone is a beaut (yes, I actually meant beaut, but you can also say beauty if you want to) is quite a statement right? Anyways, I am not really interested in this particular drama since I try to turn to my dramas for a few good laughs, but I might just check up on this one to see how they tell the story (or should I say retell since I have seen a lot of Cinderella's Sister type shows/movies to not really be interested).
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71 michelle
March 11, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I wonder how old she's supposed to be in the drama. 'Cause her style here looks very "high school emo kid". I was expecting something more mature.
For some reason I'm suddenly worried about the direction this is going in! I love all the actors though, so it can't possibly be a disappointment.
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72 goso
March 11, 2010 at 12:10 PM
MGY still looks too thin. She needs that extra protein to boost her immune system. Maybe extra slices of pizza from the pizza factory would help.
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73 suz
March 11, 2010 at 12:29 PM
i really kind of don't understand the drama..
so essentially the step sister is good? which makes cinderella bad?
or what..
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74 RubyKowa
March 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Wow, this transformation works so well for her! it's so different seeing her with more eye make-up!
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75 ic3cream
March 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM
I love this image so much i think she looks wayyy hotter and a whole lot more interesting !
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76 Atsirk
March 11, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Her transformation looks awesome...gosh, "Oh, My Lady" and then "Personal Taste" and now "Cinderella's Sister"...what am I going to watch first???
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77 chace
March 11, 2010 at 6:08 PM
@ #52 belleza
Thanks for the informational insight! ^^
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78 Gloria
March 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM
WOW she looks amazing :")
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79 Celest
March 11, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Wow. I'm so used to seeing MGY as the sweet adorable heroine. But this looks so different. As my friends and I used to say "She look thug". I absolutely cannot wait for this drama to air.
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80 giddygirl108
March 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I really like her new look too except...*sighs* I know I keep on saying this regardless of the actors and actresses but she really REALLY does need to eat more. She used to look so healthy and despite already being skinny in her healthy state, I wonder who thought to tell her to lose more weight? She looks a bit emaciated in recent pictures of her at various awards ceremonies.
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81 Cam
March 12, 2010 at 4:42 PM
OH.........MY.........GOSH!!!!
I CAN'T HELP WITH MY EMOTIONAL -- cuz' I am reallllyy excited to see this new drama "Cinderella's Sister" on March 31 --- oh gosh, Hurry up TILL on March 31!!!
Oh I really LOVE this pics of Moon Geun-Young when she have a beautiful hair down and seem so "dark" side -- very EVIL look like that way! Oh BRAVO - BRAVO!
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82 hajae
March 13, 2010 at 1:22 AM
The stills are beautiful! For some reason, I thought she looked very similar to Inoue Mao in the last few pictures.
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83 wonah
March 13, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Ah! I cannot wait!
She looks really different but in a good way.
What a breathtaking presence she has in the photos though!
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84 tera
March 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM
is the leading male character, chun jun myung, rich or poor in this drama? what do u all think?? i like a cinderella story, like a poor girl meets a rich guy.. hehe..
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85 berny
March 16, 2010 at 12:45 AM
MGY is always so pretty and she radiates this certain glow and charm. More astounding even is how great she is as an actress, she is so talented, she really gives her all. But I just hope that she takes care of her health more too. She had been sick recently and that is so sad. With good health she will have a better glow and more resistance to sickness.
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86 YOHANNES
September 23, 2010 at 6:02 PM
I ALWAYS LOVE YOU MOON
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