Midas casts Jang Hyuk as its leading man
by javabeans
First there were rumors of heading fantasy-comedy Secret Garden, then action-drama Poseidon; now Jang Hyuk (Chuno) has reportedly chosen SBS drama Midas as his next project. The show just this week announced its leading lady in Lee Min-jung (Cyrano Dating Agency).
Midas is set in the business world — dealing with the stock exchange, mergers and acquisitions, chaebols — and will be written by high-profile writer-producer Choi Wan-kyu of high-stakes gambling drama All In and mega-popular historical drama Jumong. Lee Min-jung’s character graduates from nursing school and begins working at a large general hospital. Not too much has been revealed about her character (or how she fits in with the rest of the characters) but apparently she’ll be shedding her cute, bubbly image. (Aw.)
In addition, Kim Hee-ae has also signed on, marking her return to television after four years away. Her last drama role came in the extremely popular My Man’s Woman (which was written by famed scriptwriter Kim Soo-hyun of this year’s Life Is Beautiful). She’ll play a character with particularly keen business acumen, who happens to be romantically partnered with a chaebol. Sure, why not? Apparently Dramaland Korea is just flooded with chaebols at every turn.
As for Jang Hyuk: No details yet on his part, but if his character ends up being some kind of M&A shark, I can see him rocking it. At this point it’d be most surprising to see him cast as a nice guy, rather than a scoundrel. But that’s okay; it’s how we like him best, right?
Midas will follow Athena: Goddess of War, which will be premiering in December, which puts its own premiere in late winter or early spring.
Lee Min-jung
Kim Hee-ae
Via TV Report
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1 Ohemgee
November 12, 2010 at 3:19 PM
jang hyuk and lee min jung? Hmm...i think this will be interesting!
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2 danna
November 12, 2010 at 3:27 PM
m y interest just tripled!.....jang hyuk with lee min jung??....niw that's something to watch for...plus she'll be shedding her cute image he'll be a scoundrel...lots of angsty love coming our way..i realize that curiously this is not the first they've done acted together...they did penthouse elephant...but hardly had many scenes together
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3 angelpur
November 12, 2010 at 3:27 PM
fdshjfdsjhfhs (!!!!)
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my first reaction in finding out that Lee Min-jung and Jang Hyuk have been cast together. This will be some EPIC drama, as both leads are awesome. I reaaaaly hope jang hyuk stays with this one, because him and lee min jung being together on the same screen will blow my mind away!
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4 red
November 12, 2010 at 3:34 PM
i was on board when they announced lee min jung...and now they've made me happier
...i agree its sad that we wont be able to see min jung's bubbly side...who didn't fall in love with her in smile you
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5 amg01
November 12, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess that's all I can say!!!!!
: O }
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6 Roma
November 12, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Im quite excited about this drama... and since i really love Jang Hyuk's acting in Chuno last time ...it will surely be interesting.His role in Chuno even earned him an award...its one of the best dramas for me, and the cinematography was just plain..."awesome". With her leading lady as Lee Min-jung....I like her last drama Smile,You...so to be paired again this time...im looking forward to it. Good luck to you guys...two great actors in one drama...I can't wait!!
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7 sora
November 12, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Now my interest in this drama has gone wayyyyyy up!!! Can't wait already!!
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8 suz
November 12, 2010 at 4:49 PM
haha that's funny because in penthouse elephant, she's his younger sister. haha
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9 Okie Dokie
November 12, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Love Lee Min Jung and Jang Hyuk! Now I'm interested in this Drama.
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10 sonje
November 12, 2010 at 5:38 PM
are you sure? From secret garden to poseidon now midas? Waiting for true confirmation
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11 Ladymoonstone143
November 12, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Anything with JH on it..am interested...:)
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12 danni
November 12, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Interesting. I'm not a huge fan of Jang Hyuk, but I can dig him playing a dirty guy in the stock market world. And he'll be paired with Lee Min-jung? Really hoping this rumor is true.
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13 carmz
November 12, 2010 at 6:57 PM
I love Jang Hyuk and I LOVE LMJ. I agree with JB, jang hyuk is best when he's a scoundrel.
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14 Kim
November 12, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Sign me up. I'm definitely on board for this drama.
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15 Shorties
November 12, 2010 at 7:19 PM
omg jang hyuk and lee min jung!! the drama gods are on our side!! ahahaha now i'm excited for this one!
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16 mellowyel
November 12, 2010 at 8:05 PM
So what exactly is a chaebol? Is it just someone from a rich family?
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17 LaLa
November 12, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Woah, this drama's definitely going to be charged with sexual tension, especially if Lee Min Jung is shedding her cute image, for something more cynical and sexy ?
Can not wait :)
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18 chichaloca
November 13, 2010 at 2:18 AM
finally after secret garden and poisedon.he back with midas.hope he and lee min jung can make up a good pair :)
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19 aisuo415
November 13, 2010 at 10:59 AM
My heart just skipped a beat. Lee Min Jung and Jang Hyuk in one drama... omg, I'm not sure if I'm able to survive all the hotness.
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20 Dazed
November 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Woot! oh my dear hyukie will return to the drama. I am in. Hope this one is killing me! :)
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21 Dazed
November 13, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Woot! My dear hyukie will return to the drama. I am in. Hope the writer can write a good one this time for Jang Hyuk and Lee Min Jung :)
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22 suz
November 13, 2010 at 7:32 PM
i just watched cyrano dating agency!
it's not thaaaat fun..but love lmj!
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