Secret Garden to be remade into radio drama
by javabeans
Looks like popular culture is just not going to let Secret Garden go: Next up is a “radio drama” of the popular melo-fantasy-trendy series. Last we’d heard, talks were being held regarding producing a movie version, a musical, and a potential sequel TV series — as well as the publication of a manhwa and novel — but a radio drama? That’s new.
The Secret Garden radio drama will broadcast on SBS Radio Love FM in 16 episodes. While the announcement cites fresh additional material, it sounds like it’s really a glorified audiobook, since the project boasts the original voices and dialogue of the actors — Hyun Bin, Ha Ji-won, Yoon Sang-hyun, Kim Sarang — and we are very aware that one of those dudes is well out of the picture for the foreseeable future. However, the radio product will introduce new narration to string together the story and offer additional insights to the scenes, voiced by Ra-im’s dad (actor Jung In-ki).
The radio version begins airing (on 103.5 in Korea) on April 9 and will put out a new episode every Saturday and Sunday, wrapping in late May.
This is the first time a television show is getting the remake treatment for radio, thereby proving that while video may have killed the radio star, it also possesses the power to drag it back from the afterlife, like a vampire making a new, related, but yes, also warped version of itself in the new creation. Sigh. Whatever happened to letting a beloved work gracefully step back from the spotlight after its time came to an end, to be fondly recalled in the memories of all those who loved it? Yeesh, Korea, let ‘er go. Just… let her go.
Via My Daily
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1 ray
March 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM
why
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danna
March 26, 2011 at 9:32 PM
exactly!...why cant they let it go?!
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Meix2
March 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Not just why but how?!
How are they going to translate the one in the other's body thing effectively in audio?
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bd
March 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM
Shouldn't a "radio drama" have a good story line and more importantly, great dialogue (fun, witty, etc.)?
If the script for the radio adaptation is going to hew closely to that of the drama, I can't see how it could succeed.
SG was big largely due to its hype and the draw power of its 2 leads (esp. HB); which made up for its less than memorable story and dialogue.
I say good luck w/o the star power or a better script.
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belleza
March 27, 2011 at 11:46 PM
"SG was big largely due to its hype and the draw power of its 2 leads (esp. HB); which made up for its less than memorable story and dialogue."
Yeah, a radio show version of SG just wouldn't work, because all the insults and narcissistic arrogance would not fly without Binnie and his awesome tracksuit.
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bd
March 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Even w/ HB, the insults, etc. in SG were more shrill than fun, unlike say, in "My Princess."
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2 leilovely17
March 26, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Radio drama? that is definitely new....I think I may like it
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3 GrandmaFran
March 26, 2011 at 9:03 PM
omg when is the secret garden craze going to end? what's next, maybe a hollywood version? haha
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guini
March 26, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Lol… not Hollywood pls coz they tend to kill the glamorous feeling I had with the original movie/drama. They may have the best out there but in making versions, never trust them.
…SG, oh yes pls let it go… I’m still in my medication and this is not helping! Aish!
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QuietLurker
March 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
SG killed itself after episode 14.
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guini
March 28, 2011 at 3:34 AM
....hmm don't expect others to see SG the way you see it. It may be a trash to you but pls do respect others love on the drama.
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Tama
March 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Bollywood version, with singing and dancing?
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jojo
March 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Maybe an official K Marine version starring Kim Tae Pyung? I think I've seen more pictures of him since he joined the military than before (all official of course)
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4 estel
March 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM
...proving that while video may have killed the radio star, it also possesses the power to drag it back from the afterlife, like a vampire making a new, related, but yes, also warped version of itself in the new creation.
This might just be the most hilarious thing I've read all week.
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omo
March 27, 2011 at 2:41 AM
"I'd sit alone and watch your light
My only friend through teenage nights
And everything I had to know
I heard it on my radio
Radio...someone still loves you!" *just not this way*
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guini
March 27, 2011 at 3:11 AM
cool, love it...
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QuietLurker
March 27, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Much like the animals from Pet Cemetery.
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5 Nano
March 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM
korea's getting more creative.
still, sounds like fun. more fun than any sequel that they might be able to produce anyways.
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6 diorama
March 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM
Somehow I have the feeling that the body-swapping will be a LOT less hilarious in just audio...what next? Secret Garden pogs?
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malia
March 27, 2011 at 3:22 AM
Agreed. How're they gonna make it even half as awesome without the visual for the body swap??
I'm thinking they'll bring out special Secret Garden 'body swap' wine some time soon the rate their going...
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7 autumnscribbles
March 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Why won't it end~~??
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8 danni
March 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Really? REALLY? I understand milking a drama for all its worth, but they need to let Secret Garden go.
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Birdie
March 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM
I agree with you and JB. Please just let it go. All the casts have moved on to other roles, too and the viewers are ready to move on as well. Did they not get the hint when they had to cancel the second concert due to low tickets sale?
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Namispop
March 27, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I agree, too.
Unfortunately, I don't think the powers-that-be will stop milking SG as long as they can see lots of dollar signs rising from it. In the end, it's only going to cast a negative light on what was a very successful(and for many of us, a hugely enjoyable) drama, and leave a bad taste in people's mouths.
Enough, already. Please.
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9 Bluefyre
March 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM
I HEARTILY agree with the " Whatever happened to letting a beloved work gracefully step back from the spotlight after its time came to an end, to be fondly recalled in the memories of all those who loved it? Yeesh, Korea, let ‘er go. Just… let her go." ;)
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10 meenuby
March 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Now this is the prime example of milking it for all it's worth...
but is it really worth all that much?
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11 Arhazivory
March 26, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Apparently they've never heard of 'Let sleeping dogs lie.' Poor pups need their rest.
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12 BOGCHI
March 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM
I don't know.. is it really as fun without seeing the picture?
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13 chong
March 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM
lol. as far as i may want time to let her go... radio show sounds pretty cool.
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14 hpn88
March 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM
made too much money for it to be let go. so ppl are going to ride out this wave (just like BOF)
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15 vanillasalt
March 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM
As much as I LOVED Secret Garden, i think a radio show is a bit much. next thing you know they're gonna be making secret garden stores and theme parks (but I doubt it'd get to that point...I think)
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16 SheGoesPretty
March 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM
It's over, man.
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17 Apple a day
March 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM
They're milking it for all it's worth, that's what it is.
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18 Ani
March 26, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Whatever happened to letting a beloved work gracefully step back from the spotlight after its time came to an end, to be fondly recalled in the memories of all those who loved it? Yeesh, Korea, let ‘er go. Just… let her go.
This made me think about how Kim Sun-ah found it hard to come back after My Name is Kim Sam-soon, because every time she thought it was time to bounce back, they would show over and over again (they even did reruns 3 years after it had originally run). Kim Sun-ah said no matter how much she tried to come back, it was getting harder to lose weight and harder to find projects and she eventually sunk into the bottle. Great though that she came back fighting.
Korea (or the Korean entertainment/business industry) sure has a hard time letting go of something popular. But that's capitalism for you, you go where the moola is.
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annie
March 27, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Wow I didn't know that about KSA. It's hard to be too popular too, I guess. I hope we see a new project from her soon, I miss her!
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omo
March 27, 2011 at 1:55 AM
Didn't know about it too. But re-run is okay I guess, I love re-run of a good drama. Then again KSA hit another jackpot with City Hall, and for me as much as I love MNIKSS, City Hall is my numero uno kdrama. And ever since I heard CSW is going to be in Hong Sisters drama all I can think of is this-jawdroppingly-beautiful-man
http://media.dramafever.com/st/img/actor_profile/Cha_Seung_Won.jpg
June couldn't come any sooner
btw: @Ani thanks for mentioning KSA so I have an excuse to post CSW pic
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Ani
March 27, 2011 at 4:32 AM
Yeah, she even spoke freely about how she started drinking a lot. She even had to deal with messed up psychos making a porn video with an actor that looked like Kim Sun-ah and saying it was her. That haunted her for a while too. Kim Sun-ah HWAITING~
@omo You're right. Although City Hall didn't make the jaw dropping ratings MNIKSS did, but it still was a hit and was the comeback she needed. As for the CSW picture: nice bod, but lung disease is never attractive to me. Can't wait for the Hong Sisters' new drama too.
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mimosa
March 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM
"Kim Sun-ah said no matter how much she tried to come back, it was getting harder to lose weight and harder to find projects and she eventually sunk into the bottle."
Oh, did not know that Kim Sun-ah has drinking problem....or did i read wrong here?
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Ani
March 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Yeah, she did have a drinking problem. But her mom and her friends (and family) pulled her out of it. She's a strong one, that Miss Kim Sun-ah
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mimosa
March 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Thank U Aini for filling me in. :)
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19 :) .
March 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Lets face it. SG aint going away ! Im lovin it .
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20 Viki
March 26, 2011 at 11:44 PM
I really, really, REALLY love Secret Garden...but with a radio drama, it looks like they are just trying to make money outta it...
but I guess this is just something special about Korean dramas...so if you don't like letting go of stuff, go for K-dramas! I don't mind not letting go sometimes, so this is totally cool.
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21 Ally
March 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM
Uh oh.
No offense, but I'm sure they'll stuff a lot of white people in there. Yes I was one upset over DragonballZ and Avatar airbender movies, and I'm not even Asian...
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Ally
March 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM
^^^ whoops this was suppose to be a reply to " kay March 26th, 2011 at 9:03 pm"
lol...now I just look crazy >___>
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GrandmaFran
March 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM
lol we got you.
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22 Katsu1996
March 27, 2011 at 12:33 AM
I wish they would just let it go. Everyone else moved on, so why is there lingering? Oh korean entertainment, how you hold on... until the moneh is gone.
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23 sophia
March 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM
...really now... -_____-" aiite i know everyone was addicted to secret garden but just...let it go. SIGH. just gotta do it until everyone just doesn't even wanna hear those two words anymore...sigh.
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24 Ace
March 27, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Hahaha. I thought that radio shows are alive only in SE Asia. Well, I guess they want everyone to know about SG (the 10% w/o phones, tv, or Internet)
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25 Elle-Emme
March 27, 2011 at 5:29 AM
i still in secret garden crazy
i watched so many times i watch it with the subs
sequel? they need to leave it alone
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