Kim Soo-hyun cleans up for Dream High
by javabeans
In the little we’ve seen of Kim Soo-hyun in the new youth drama Dream High, all we’ve seen is his rural bumpkin character dressed up curiously like a homeless man — one lit up by Kim’s boyish charm, but a homeless man nonetheless. But thanks be, we’ll get to see him sporting a more kempt appearance soon, according to these new stills.
Below is how we’ve seen him thus far, sporting his homemade burlap-sack hoodie:
His character will soon leave his teeny hometown for the glitzier environs of Kirin Art School, and “starts to take off as a kkot-minam [pretty boy].” Korea does love their ugly-duckling stories; we’ll see another transformation occur with IU’s character, who was introduced as a cute, plump ragamuffin with the voice of a diva, and will eventually emerge from her cocoon looking more like the real IU.
Kim Soo-hyun’s new appearance can be seen in the drama’s 3rd episode, which airs next Monday, the 10th. His character falls for bratty Hye-mi (Suzy) and therefore needs no prodding to follow her back to Seoul to join up with the other new students at Kirin. However, Hye-mi isn’t quite as eager to receive his affection as he is to dole it out, and the first place she takes him to is the hair salon. After his makeover, even she’s stunned to see the hotness hidden underneath his shaggy hair and shabby clothes. (But we saw your value, Kim Soo-hyun! Your noonas had faith!)
I have no idea what happens after that, but man, I’d just LOVE to see Hye-mi stewing after she’s shown her disdain, only to have him become way more popular than she does (she’s entering the school handicapped by her horrid audition, which everyone witnessed firsthand). Sure, she’ll probably come around and soften up as the drama progresses — there’s nowhere for her to go but up, really — but just for a moment, it’ll be nice to savor the self-absorbed brat getting a taste of karma.
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1 ockoala
January 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Adorable and gorgeous. This boy-man has also only one way to go in his career - up. Swooning after him doesn't make me feel as guilty as drooling over Yoo Seung Ho. Not that I've ever drooled over Yoo Seung Ho...
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xiaoSxin
January 7, 2011 at 9:44 PM
that's true!! He is young but not that young. YSH is really the noona-killer for me because of his age. ^^
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lovenyc52
January 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM
aren't they both ICOMYM members? then it's ok right?! right?!!?
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maria
January 8, 2011 at 1:18 AM
man, the ICOMYM is gonna be sooo active this year. taec and lee min ho and yoo ah in (is he legal?), YSH, etc...
we should get IDs, ladies. LOL
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Annie
January 16, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Don't worry they're legal. We won't face any jail time (*crosses fingers*)
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minhee
May 25, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Excuse me...
where will get those ID's ?
Wanna join this group too.. LOL
*SWOON*
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come2noona
January 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM
What is ICOMYM?
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klites
January 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM
ICOMYM = Inappropriate Crushes On Much Younger Men.
the noonas and ajummas obviously created it.
i can't be part of it considering i'm younger than the men.
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come2noona
January 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM
He he he! I didn't know we had a name for it. Awesome. Just wait klites, you will be a member before you realize it. It sneaks up on you. Sigh.
crazyunnie
January 22, 2011 at 12:02 AM
LOL. They should also create ICOMOM
I'm a young 15 yr old drooling over these guys who are too old for me T-T
2 cookiesx
January 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM
I was only ranting yesterday to myself that the man should get a hair cut. & my, does Soohyun look heaps younger than his 22 years. I hope to see more of him in Dream High. =)
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kooriyuki
January 8, 2011 at 12:18 AM
he looks not yet legal! so cute!
*squee*
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3 Pansy
January 7, 2011 at 8:49 PM
yea he does look younger then 22, soo i dont feel to bad for drooling....just a little bit.
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4 autumnscribbles
January 7, 2011 at 8:56 PM
yay!!! i've been dying for more Kim Soo-hyun. i can't believe the show only gave us a glimpse of him in the last 5 or so minutes of ep2, making us wait another week for his next appearance. *sob*
he looks gorgeous in those shots btw.
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5 Carmie
January 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM
I'm so excited. I'm already really intrigued by his character. I hope I see him more.
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6 Kender
January 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM
It's wrong how much I want to molest him right now. What a lovely boy. :O
And I actually kinda liked his homeless man look, it was cute. XD
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Beng
January 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM
me too! i love the cury hair of his =)
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7 Dara
January 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM
I'm not calling myself noona, JB, makes me sound so old and over eagerly but I do have faith in you KSH.
I watch DH because of him and I would love to see HM in-your-face moment. I love HM's character though, don't know why when she asked Mr. Emperor (Jung) 'Please save me' awww...I loved her.
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8 moniiica
January 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM
ohhh but he's so cute as a bumpkin!!
i'm going to enjoy him chasing hyemi around like an EXTREMELY CUTE puppy.
i think he'll be the one to put her into her place.. this will make for some good bickering.. and some caving in on both sides leading to really sweet moments. CAN'T WAIT!!
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9 Taohua
January 7, 2011 at 9:11 PM
There's only one reason why I'm watching DH...and it's for Kim Soo Hyun. He's just too adorable (the fact that he has loads of acting talent and charisma doesn't hurt either) and I can't wait to see more of him. I'm so glad though that he is finally a lead in a drama!
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10 Ani
January 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM
WOW! CUTENESS!
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11 ar_arguably romantic
January 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM
totally baby-faced! I've been thinking he was about 19 years old until I found out he should be about 22 right now! And he even looks abt 16-17 in some of the pics!
I can't wait till he gets more screen-time.
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Rika
January 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Yeah he seriously looks young - around my age!
It's amazing what a haircut can do :D
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12 myweithisway
January 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM
After watching his few minutes on screen, I really want to watch Dream High now =)
Another Oppa to dream about =D
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13 xiaoSxin
January 7, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Dream High really makes us wait for their star to grace the screen right?? I mean the PD probably new he is the ACE of the show.. that's why in the 2 eps that aired.. his screen time is very limited.
That's a strategy that could mean ratings gold for them next week, when his character gains the focus of the show. Smart alecks...
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14 mizzychan (。◕‿◕。)
January 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM
oh im glad,
i could still screaming KSY oppa ^-^
he is the only reason why i watch dream high LOL~
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15 Rin
January 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Heh. Cute! Oppa is just the right age for me too. Ahjumma, I mean ladies, step aside (;
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Dara
January 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM
What does Ahjumma mean? Those foever young ladies!
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16 sora
January 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Now this makes me happy hehehe I was almost ready to drop this drama after the first two episodes.... goshhh I want hotness not hot mess
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17 indigowine
January 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM
second last picture really did it for me. I especially love him in Dream High episode 2 where he swings her arm up in the air.. omo, Kim Soo Hyun can dance??
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18 mars
January 7, 2011 at 10:43 PM
The uglifying of Kim Soo-yun is similar to America Ferrera's in Ugly Betty in that THEY ARE STILL PRETTY GOOD-LOOKING even with ridic clothes and doofy hair.
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maria
January 8, 2011 at 1:19 AM
i know, right? you can mess up the hair, and give them those hideous outfits, but you'll never be able to hide that kind of pretty, honey. *swoon*
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19 Rossi
January 7, 2011 at 10:51 PM
"(But we saw your value, Kim Soo-hyun! Your noonas had faith!)" ....Dear Javabeans, I know I haven't said in a while but you have my heart (the internet one that is). AWESOME COMMENT IS AWESOME!
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20 leila8mae
January 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM
such a great find come 2011 for me!! He's radiant on screen, no matter how he looks or whatever style, clean or unkempt! still HOTNESS emerge!!
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21 Cheery
January 8, 2011 at 1:47 AM
He looks more handsome like that ♥ (i say more cuz i still found him good looking with the messy hair =) )
But..Why is he in the admissions class?? (last picture)
Can't wait for Hye-mi's shocked face when he becomes like that =D
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22 Suzy
January 8, 2011 at 2:03 AM
He's 22?! Oooh then I don't feel so bad anymore ;)
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23 mangowango
January 8, 2011 at 2:47 AM
i can't wait. he's the shining star of this drama. i'm sorry, but this drama is really lacking in the acting department. i can't wait for more kim soo-hyun on screen. this guy can REALLY act!!! <3
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24 noor
January 8, 2011 at 3:14 AM
well javabeans really needs an excuse to post something about kim so hyun so who am i complain when i am getting to see my favourite actor for a whole series. and i can't wait for hye mi's reaction as well.
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25 tee
January 8, 2011 at 4:12 AM
his jaws and neck are too sexyyy *weird i know
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26 rayray
January 8, 2011 at 4:59 AM
haha i actually really liked his hobo hair!
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27 Layla KJW
January 8, 2011 at 7:12 AM
He's Just so Cute.... I mean, I loved him in WISFC and now he's just so adorable. He has the look of an actor, a real and genuine one. I wish him all the best, though I don't trust this TV show AT ALL. No offense team Taec, but I've seen him in Cinderella's Sister and, as most of you share the same sentiments - all of you, DONT LIE TO YOURSELVES-, realized that pretty boys with good dancing skills cannot act.
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28 SujuSarang4Eveer
January 8, 2011 at 7:40 AM
*SQUIIII*
I really like his cute country boy image too! But his Seoul boy image is just too TEMPTING!!!
He is like the older version of Key, but he is younger looking and has a less sharper face!
In Conclusion, I FREAKIN LOVE HIM!!!! ahhhh!!! cant wait for episode 3!!!
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29 Banu
January 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM
He should be K.. he looks awesome..
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30 Severine
January 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM
I just watched episode one of DH last night and, needless to say, I can't wait to see someone with real acting chops on screen. Boy am I happy it's going to be Kim Soo-hyun! Doesn't hurt that he's actually 22, so I don't feel TOO bad about my massive noona crush on him. *__*
I'm pretty sure he's going to be the scene-stealer in this drama, and maybe it'll pave the way for an adult leading role in the future. *Swoons after imagining KSH in a suit*
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31 Jasmin
January 8, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Seeing this lil cutie patootie makes me wish I was about 7-8 years younger. Thank goodness he's of age that way this Noona wouldn't feel bad swooning for him.
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32 pabo ceo reom
January 8, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Bring on the transformation! Hey....at least it's a guy this time and not a Cinderella girl with a new hair do and shoes. I can swing with this :)
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33 SadieStarr
January 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
soooo cute
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34 dreamoscope
January 8, 2011 at 8:34 PM
bring onnn episode 3. please >.<
cant wait to see him (along with all the other cast) actually starting to train. im expecting more of singing, dancing and KSH, less gangsters, chase scenes and BYJ.
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35 Carinne
January 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Becoming a fine lad....
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36 Dahiana
January 10, 2011 at 5:16 PM
wow I like him, he's so cute and we are the same age lol I am already hook on this drama because of the two male leads, him and Taecyeon they are dreamy :)
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37 Me
January 13, 2011 at 4:38 PM
actually, i don't dislike suzy's character. She's bitchy, yeah, but I don't think excessively so. Everyone she's blown up at has deserved it, for the most part. Except for the big blow out with her ex-friend, but even there she was partially right; why should she have to fail if her friend failed?
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38 natduen
February 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM
I do like him very much, everytime we will see his character develop, fun and gorgeous, hope he will be happy at the end..fighting..
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