Kim Soo-hyun signs on as Dream High’s lead
by javabeans
Kim Soo-hyun is the first cast member to be confirmed for KBS’s upcoming Dream High, and although I wasn’t interested at all in Yonsama’s pet project, with such a talented rising young actor attached, it has shot up considerably on my radar.
Set in an arts high school and centering around students with musical and dance talents, the drama has attracted a lot of speculation about the idol stars who are sure to be cast, particularly with the kpop connection. (The KBS drama is a joint venture between Bae Yong-joon and pop producer Park Jin-young.)
You may have heard earlier this week that 2PM’s Taecyeon (who made his acting debut in Cinderella’s Sister) and T-ara’s Eun-jung (of drama Coffee House) were said to have been cast. However, producers have refuted those rumors, stating that they are only two possible contenders out of a pool of idol stars but that “they are not under any special consideration. Casting is not yet decided.”
Aside from Kim, that is. He’ll play a character named Song Sam-dong, whose childhood dream was to own his own farm. However, after falling head over heels for the female lead, he follows her to the arts high school, where he discovers his own hidden talent for music and begins his path to becoming a star.
According to a representative with the drama, they’d kept their eye on Kim Soo-hyun early on after he’d made a splash with several noteworthy performances — he made quite an impression playing the young Go Soo role in the SBS melodrama Will It Snow For Christmas?, drew more praise in the heartfelt short drama Father’s House, and again in SBS’s Giant. The rep said, “He has natural acting skills and a musical sensibility, and we look forward to seeing good things from him in the drama.”
The show seemed to hit a few setbacks in its pre-production stages that delayed its plans — I’ve been hearing about this series for ages but never with any movement — but it looks like they’re getting going now. I suppose it’s no surprise that Kim has been cast, since he’s managed by Yonsama’s own company, but even without the connection he’s a solid pick with impressive acting chops and wonderful intensity. Definitely one to watch!
Dream High is scheduled for a January 3 premiere and a 16-episode run.
Via Sports Chosun, Star News
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1 absothe
October 26, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Finally a role where he is not acting like somebody's childhood memorie!
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2 vis
October 26, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I was so excited to read this piece of news! Finally he got a lead role! It was only a matter of time XD I wish Han Yeo-woon would be cast in this drama as well... but that probably won't happen (btw, was surprised to find out that she's currently acting a side character in Queen of Reversals).
Anyway, now I'm definitely keeping an eye on Dream High. I hope the female lead will be a good pick!
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3 xiaoSxin
October 26, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Ever since I saw him on WISFC, I wanted to watch a drama where he takes centerstage! He has some really good potential to be a nuna killer and a heartbreaker too.
I'll watch this!
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4 Kim
October 26, 2010 at 10:38 AM
I wish they would cut back on couple of idol stars and replace them with actors. With autotune nowadays anyone would sound good so the drama should focus on the acting.
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Hoop
January 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Nah, it's doing fine with all the idol actors so far..... :D
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5 hpn88
October 26, 2010 at 10:53 AM
my life is complete. Kim so-hyun with a lead role.
January 3rd needs to get here faster
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6 aberdeen_angus
October 26, 2010 at 10:55 AM
It was about time!! When I last saw him on Giant, I wondered why the hell he still was "chilhood people" and not leading material.
Now maybe I'll watch this :P Let's hope the female lead is as awesome.
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7 Crew
October 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Yay! I loved him in WISFC. So happy he isn't playing the child version of someone. he has his own character!
And I'm glad they're picking actors for this drama, even though Teac and Eun-jung have proven they can act.
Teac isn't exactly what you would call a great singer.
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8 holey moley
October 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM
yay!!!! finally!!! (doing the victory dance)
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9 danna
October 26, 2010 at 11:12 AM
YAY!!!....*punching fist in air*....i coul.d. care less for the drama itself but with him in it i'd watch any dreck especially as the lead
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10 ktb
October 26, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Yum! Jailbait....
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11 Carmie
October 26, 2010 at 11:22 AM
YES!!!! Now I must watch this drama. Finally a lead role for him! Gah!!! So excited
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12 Steph
October 26, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Finally, I can say bye to the childhood memories, but not him!
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13 supah
October 26, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Wooo! I'm elated at the news.
Yet, just a wee bit tentative. I really hope they don't waste his talent.
He's still hot from playing one of most LEGENDARY characters ever written in kdrama history. and I'm still crying over him. Aigoo. I'd say Giant's Seong-mo was his magnum opus but hope I'm proven wrong and that he gets more shots at playing similarly intense kind of characters.
So like what I mean is, really hoping this new drama of his will be a worthy enough a platform for him.
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supah
October 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM
^ Moi? Slightly obsessed?
Like nu-uh, never.
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red
October 26, 2010 at 7:33 PM
agreed he has incredible acting talent..i hope its not wasted
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14 v
October 26, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I LOVE KIM SO HYUN!!!
and I'm so glad he's still an oppa! kk
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15 chasen8888
October 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM
This guy is good. A lead role for him is well overdue. I hope they do well with the story.
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16 lolly
October 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM
i am excited to see him in the drama
his FIRST time playing the main character and as the leading one too
I wonder if it would launch his singing career
since he CAN SING ,was preparing to debut as a singer in M-BOAT
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17 girlatsea
October 26, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Very cute and a good actor, I approve.
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18 Jenju
October 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM
The premise for this drama sounds a lot like What's Up/Zero...
or is that just me?
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favegirl13
October 26, 2010 at 2:20 PM
nah its not just you
i was thinking the same thing
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19 Anjo
October 26, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Thank goodness!! I am so glad Taec is not playing lead. That boy has a long way to go before he can become a 'good actor.' Soo Hyun just sealed the deal; been loving that boy since WISFC. I am going to watch this no matter how horrible the lead girl or supporting casts are (which i doubt would be bad.. right?)
Can't wait for this <3
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20 okitokki
October 26, 2010 at 1:46 PM
wheeee, i loved him in will it snow for christmas? [: and for some reason, i really love that his character's initial dream was to own a farm. idk why, but i just find that really adorable, somehow...
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21 ar_arguably romantic
October 26, 2010 at 2:06 PM
I'm glad he gets to play the lead! Since you've recently posted abt Jung So Min. I think Kim Soo-hyun and Jung So Min would be a great pairing for a drama!!!
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SunsetSeashells
October 26, 2010 at 6:55 PM
I totally agree with you!! They would be so cute together!
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22 smiles
October 26, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Interested? Hell yeah! I fricking love this kid!! He shows such promise and talent.
Only got about half way through "Will it snow for Christmas" - cos all the intense drama episode after episode made me want lie down...it just was too much - first she wanted him, but he didn't, then he wanted her and she didn't - then their parents ran off together Ehhh?
Anyway the first two or three episode were excellent, very watchable and enjoyable - he totally owned it!
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23 Janna
October 26, 2010 at 3:11 PM
(shrugs)
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supah
October 26, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Yep. Premise sounds blahsville to me too.
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24 pohonphee
October 26, 2010 at 4:43 PM
I've not watched Giant, yet (intend to but those many episodes,rrr). I've watched WISFC, he's good in it, OK he's not good, he's great :)
It means he's been casted for lead role in this drama?
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25 missjb
October 26, 2010 at 5:21 PM
OMG i love him.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahhahaha
I can't for this upcoming drama... since I have watched him in WISFC, I watched just just for him.. and fortunately, I'm not regret watching this awsome drama. I'm Owe u, Kim Soo Hyun :)
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missjb
October 26, 2010 at 5:24 PM
I mean, I watched Giant just for him :)
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