Could there BE any more stills from 49 Days?

126 March 5, 2011March 4, 2011

by javabeans

(I just love the above shot. I love the placement, the curious look from Jung Il-woo to the soul-in-limbo, Nam Gyuri, and that’s just the plain image from the photo shoot. A finalized, photoshopped promo image ought to be mesmerizing.)

There have been a whooooole slew of stills from 49 Days, such as yesterday’s batch, and I hope this overexposure doesn’t turn potential viewers off before the drama even airs, in the way that I recall growing tired of the constant promo stream from other dramas in the past. But I’m so intrigued by this cast and premise that I’m just eating it up. (More, moar, MOAR!)

Below, we’ve got the entire (very, very pretty) main cast together, who are, from left to right in the first shot: Lee Yo-won as the hijacked body, Seo Ji-hye as a potentially villainous frenemy, Bae Soo-bin as the smart businessman fiancé, Jung Il-woo as a Reaper offering afterlife guidance, Nam Gyuri as the body-hijacking soul, and Jo Hyun-jae as an architect from the U.S.

These promo/character stills also give us a better clue into the pairings in the drama. And while we can hardly draw conclusions from mere promotional images, the stories suggested in them offer pretty good clues as to how things will unfold. For example, Jo Hyun-jae has top billing among the men and he’s paired with Lee Yo-won, so we can bet he’s the main love interest, not Bae Soo-bin, who (sigh) is again Mr. Number 2. One of these days, Bae Soo-bin, one of these days… (Just not one of these 49.)

Ha, I’d wondered what turns Seo Ji-hye from friend to rival, and I shoulda guessed it was a man. Isn’t it always the way? Again I’m drawing inferences here, but it’s pretty clear the ex-BFF moves in on her friend’s man pretty quickly after she’s out of the picture. And not in a nice, respectful, decent way: We know from all that black eyeliner. With that much kohl in play, we’ve got proof enough of her perfidy. It’s like a rule, isn’t it? (Plus, there’s those shifty side-eyes she’s making.)

Jo Hyun-jae’s still the biggest question mark for me, because we know the least about his character. It’s nice to see him back from army duty (despite the fact that he’s dropped an almost alarming amount of weight, no?), but I confess to wondering about the chemistry between him and Lee Yo-won, which I worry may be on the low end…

Why, hello there, Hot Reaper Boy. You spare lives AND you play the guitar? Swoon. Finally those curious headphones you’re always wearing make some sort of sense…sorta. But whatever, do I care? It’s ~~Iljimae~~ Jung Il-woo!

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1 Fasiris Fay

March 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

why do I wish the lead guy was someone else?
Jung Il-woo looks scrumptious in these pics...is it weird that I wish he was the lead?

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Lena S.

March 5, 2011 at 1:20 PM

"is it weird that I wish he was the lead?"

it's not weird he's got charisma and acting abilities to be the lead but i have a feeling that i'll love his character anyways.

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Anvesha

March 5, 2011 at 6:10 PM

You are NOT wierd! Everytime I come across 49 days pix.. I hoped he was the lead...

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nanu

March 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM

same here

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Ina-sshi

March 6, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Shi%$§,
I thought he was the lead....sh&%$!!!!

And...who is the lead then?

>cryinsorrow<

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Rina

March 7, 2011 at 6:49 AM

I think there's a whole group of us who wish the same...or at least that he gets a decent storyline or enough screentime.

sosoxrah

March 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM

yeah, why is bae soo-bin always no.2? that sucks... makes me feel bad for him all the time.

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Selli

March 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

Well, he keeps getting pictured with Nam Gyuri, so... XD Who knows? :o But if she has a romance with Jo Hyun-jae while in Lee Yo-won's body, well, then she'll fall for him, and still like him when she gets her body back @_@~ But that would leave Lee Yo-won with no one D: Oh well, we'll see XD

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2 polinonae

March 5, 2011 at 1:18 PM

I am trying not to put my hopes up, but the images make me wanna watch more...uff love the cast, but after Mary Stayed out all night, i dont think i can stand another dissapoinment:S

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Eleven11

March 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Gosh, even a mention of That-Drama-That-Must-Not-Be-Named sends a punch of despair into my gut. =[

I'm totally with you, saving any expectations until the premiere. I won't ever let a drama do that to me again! You let it get close, you believe its empty promises and then... *dramatic swoon*.. heartbreak.

*extra dramatic swoon, for effect*

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Mikoom

March 5, 2011 at 8:58 PM

for MSOAN, i've felt not good just by hearing the story, it's sound so boring,

and Jang Geun Seok becomes Musicians AGAIN and AGAIN? MEH !! Boring !!!

but different case for 49 DAYS, not onle by the pretty 6 casts, the story really caught my mind !
Oh !!

can't wait....

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Ina-sshi

March 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM

I still like MSOAN because of its great cast. I wouldn't watch it again and I wouldn't recommend it. But because the maincast was so great and the chemistry betweem the leads so refreshing...I love looking at great actors its just like that...and actually this drama will always stay in my memory because it was the first time that Jang Geun Seok really hit a nerve. I didn't really care about him in the other dramas. Even YB was so great for me. I rather liked the second lead. And I really wanted to like JGS i just couldn't. Or maybe it was just the hair... xD
Anyway I always loved MGY...that played a big role

Piece everyone

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3 TooMany

March 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

To be honest, the concept of this drama looks entertaining... but I'm very much allergic to Lee Yoo Won. Makes me sad to miss it.

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Bellamafia

March 5, 2011 at 6:30 PM

same here!.. I'm allergic to LYW as well, but those actors ..*sigh*.. can't be missed.

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nappeun

March 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM

you're allergic?

i think you should visit your doctor SOON..... lol

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joy

March 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM

yeah, they should go to the doctor right away...hehehe!

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yongshin

March 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

Here here. Saw her in that drama with KSW and she somehow annoyed me. Anyway, I'll try this one since it looks interesting.

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vanny

March 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Do not judge actor with just one performance. I see her three times in queen seon duk, surgeon bong dal hee, splendid holiday and she impressive.

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jin

March 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Also the movie Take Care of the Cat where she won an award for her acting. Well, she has won an award in almost of her dramas... impressive.

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4 mrskimchee

March 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Me too!
I watched QSD, but not enuff to bring me to like her.
I prefer Seo Ji-hye as the female lead.. I'm fine with either of the men here to be the main...they are all hard to choose....although if I must out number on them...
1. is the Iljimae, 2. is Mr. nice guy from Brilliant Legacy...no need to mention the 3rd. he's still a mysterious one.

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mrskimchee

March 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

must "put number"

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5 Ace

March 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

This is gonna air in less than 2 weeks, right? I'm keeping my expectations low (as always!) but I'm excited to start watching a new kdrama soon. Been so bored since MP & DH ended. I even finished Tdrama Sunny Happiness (which was surprisingly easy to watch) coz had lots of time after DH. However, still didn't have the urge to watch Paradise Farm or Athena (sorry, dear Siwon!). Maybe I should watch Sign (heard good things 'bout it) before 49 days start?!

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6 danna

March 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

wow..Seo Ji Hye and Bae Soo Bin seem to have gr8 chemistry...i hope he gets the girl here....even if it is the second lead because if he doesnt I might end up pulling my hair out!...Jung Il Woo looks very pretty..he's a veryy cool reaper indeed....Since they have paired him with Nam in the stills, I wonder how their relationship will work through in the drama?

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gailT

March 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Chemistry! That's the vibe I was getting with Seo Ji Hye and Bae Soo Bin. I recently saw Bae Soo Bin on "Hurry and Tell Me" (or "Go On, Say It"). He was adorkable there. Can't believe he's 35.

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7 tildy

March 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

Goodness. All f the men have the same hair.
I'm really looking forward to this drama.

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8 snow

March 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM

i wouldn't mind if bae soo bin ended up with seo ji hye in this drama! two negatives = +++ hot. does that make sense? XD

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9 jeankaycee

March 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM

just because of two names thats why im in for this drama!

JUNG IL-WOO AND JO HYUN JAE!

im missing these two guys thats why i will invest my precious k-drama watching hours for this drama!

i hope its all worth it! ^_^

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10 Iviih

March 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Some more:

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_008.jpg?t=1299166386

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_009.jpg?t=1299166623

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_010.jpg?t=1299166623

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_0111.jpg?t=1299166623

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11 Linda165

March 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM

"You spare lives AND you play the guitar? Swoon." AND you ride a bike? Double swoon...

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12 KKP

March 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

Im soooo gonna watch this just because off the men (boys), my life is kind off sad...

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Linda165

March 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM

I'm right there with you sista :)

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KKP

March 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Glad im not alone ;)

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13 Linda165

March 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

I'm afraid of being banned for life from this blog for saying this, but I don't get the hype on Bae Soo-bin. Yes, I saw Brilliant Legacy/Shinning Inheritance, but still...

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Iviih

March 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Well didn't see him in these, but we won me in Dong Yi...
still want to scream, to oraboni come to me!

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...

March 7, 2011 at 4:10 AM

Lol don't worry, DB didn't even recap that show. ;)

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14 maez

March 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Bae Soo-bin needs to be a lead man!!! like now!

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15 bopbopbop

March 5, 2011 at 3:05 PM

i don't really like lee yo won.....
and while i never saw nam gyu-ri act...so i can't judge her acting...i didn't like her much when she was a singer...

but i might give this a chance....mostly because of jung il-woo & bae soo bin :P

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16 Tori

March 5, 2011 at 3:33 PM

How many episodes will have 49 days? somebody knows?

I love your website, thanks for all info!^^

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17 MEIKO**** ^-^

March 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM

love all the photos above....am kinda getting excited to watch the drama!

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18 come2noona

March 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM

Bae Soo Bin + smile = melted noona

Love him!

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19 Mac B.

March 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM

this looks potentially awesome! I'm watching Return of Iljimae right now and I'm absolutely loving Jung Il Woo! Like Tori^^ I'm also wondering, does anyone know how many episodes this is scheduled for?

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mary

March 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

There's a complete recap of Return of Iljimae here on dramabeans. :)

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20 Kaishing

March 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

i worry about the chemistry between Lee Yo Won and Jo Hyun Jae just by looking at the stills...

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Kiara

March 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

I do too. I hope Jo Hyun Jae have enough chemistry for the both of them like the charming/chrismatic Kim Nam Gil (Bidam) in QSD.

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Kiara

March 5, 2011 at 7:39 PM

err ......charismatic.

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ninimi

March 5, 2011 at 7:41 PM

well. Lee Yo Won has got two Best Couple Award, with Lee Bum Soo and Kim Nam Gil

and i hope this year will be the 3rd !!! :)

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21 Bori

March 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

I kinda wished that Jung Ilwoo and Lee Yowon were coupled together...it'd be an interesting pair methinks. :3
But then again--the whole it's-actually-gyuri's-soul-in-yowon's-body screws everything up, so...
:(

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Rosemarie

March 6, 2011 at 4:27 AM

YEESSSS! I thought I'm the only one thinking that! Lee Yo Won and Jung Il Woo I have inkling they will be surprisingly cuteee pair and have melting chemistry. Don't ask me why I'm thinking that, I just... do.

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22 cinderella

March 5, 2011 at 4:07 PM

I really hope this drama doesn't end up being a dud since it's the only drama that I find interesting enough to watch (after just finishing up Crack High!) but with actors such as Nam Gyu Ri and Jo Hyun Jae - both of whom I find very wooden - I won't be holding out too much expectations...

However, with such a passionate actor such as Bae Soo Bin, I really wonder why he hasn't ended up being a lead actor in trendy dramas and such. Well, I hope that if this drama lacks proper acting chops (like the late and great Crack High) from Nam Gyu Ri and Jo Hyun Jae, I hope the writers make up for it (LIKE the late and great Crack High).

Notice how many times I said 'hope'? Coz I'm holding out that much hope in this drama since there's nothing else to watch...

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23 rainbow

March 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

If Seo Ji Hye doesn't end up with a guy, I'm gonna RAWR! >:O

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Kiara

March 5, 2011 at 7:33 PM

<3 her.

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Rina

March 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM

I think Seo Ji-hye is very underrated. I would like to see her in more dramas.

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24 caulfieldglass

March 5, 2011 at 5:02 PM

I'm so psyched about this drama. I really hope it doesn't fail us (like Mary Stayed Out All Night....I can't even bring myself to watch it despite KJW and JGS).

Oh yeah, Jo Hyun-jae looks GOOD.

please please please be good!