Noh Min-woo to headline Vampire Idol?
by girlfriday
Okay, forget the Full House remake/sequel/rehash. Been there, done that. Let’s get Noh Min-woo onboard with this. Upcoming MBN sitcom Vampire Idol is reportedly wooing Noh to play the undead pretty boy who travels to Earth (because apparently he’s an alien AND a vampire) to fulfill his dreams of becoming an idol star. God, I love this premise. It’s So. Awesome. How perfect would it be to have him represent the prettiest of all pretty boys — the kind that doesn’t age?
The 120-episode daily sitcom is about a vampire prince who travels from a vampire star and ends up… in a Korean high school? What are the odds? So anyway, Prince Vampire has to navigate the shark-infested waters of mundane adolescence, all in order to fulfill his lifelong dream of fame and glory. I love that even undead alien royalty wants to be an idol star. Noh Min-woo reportedly loves vampire movies and has always wanted to play one, so perhaps this is his chance. I’m certainly looking forward to the prospect, not so much for the vampire-ness as the comedy, because I think he’ll be surprisingly good at funny.
The sitcom has also scored comedian Shin Dong-yup and veteran actress Kim Sumi (who interestingly enough starred in the sitcom Hello Franceska Season 3, also a vampire comedy). But the most interesting part is that they’ll be playing a married couple. The pair has a 19-year age gap, but that’s the point of the casting — Shin will be playing a vampire who never ages, while the love of his life is a human who ages as normal.
Okay, everyone with me now: AAAAAWWWWWWWWW! How cute are they? So he’s technically much older than her, probably by hundreds of years, but he looks like her son! That’s so tragic and cute at the same time. It’s the other half of all the teenage vampire fiction — the B-side of what actually happens when you marry that hot vampire who never grows old. I’m suddenly much more interested in the parents now. I guess they’re not going to be the lead’s parents though, unless he’s half-human. Ooh, wouldn’t THAT be a great storyline too? Now I’m getting all sorts of ideas.
Vampire Idol is still casting and plans to premiere in December on cable network MBN. Can’t wait.
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1 bhadra Sivadas
October 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM
this plot kinda reminds me of the movie 'Queen of the damned'..Awesome would love to see how this one turns out!!..Excited!!! :)
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2 S
October 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM
OMG really excited now!! :D
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3 MsScorpio
October 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM
LOVE that.... now I can't wait for that project to come true....
Looks like it IS the year for cable with all their lined up and current dramas sounding really good and scoring great leads.
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4 disfigurine
October 10, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Lol I saw that picture of NMW ^ and I thought it was a girl at first...now where are my glasses >.<
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trixicopper
October 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM
To be honest, he's prettier than a lot of girls. :)
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disfigurine
October 10, 2011 at 2:33 PM
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5sSjSahuTkQ/TZcFB18fkpI/AAAAAAAACaM/HYwL5cCk52Q/s1600/kim-so-yeon.jpg
hehe I thought he was Kim So Yeon.
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conan
October 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Wait... That was No Min-woo? OMG! I wouldn't even know it unless someone actually told me so. He is damn pretty.
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kdj
October 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
wait.. that pic IS Kim So Yeon, right? You meant that the pose is similar to the pic on top of this post? or is that really him??
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gsdfg
October 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM
That isn't him!
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momo
October 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I dont know whether it is because of his hands alone or the way he holds them, but he really looks feminine in the picture.
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5 queencircles
October 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM
this sounds effing awesome!
...except... 120 episodes.... is so looooong.
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6 Cynthia
October 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Okay - it's official. This has to be one of the CRAZIEST plots in Kdrama history!
Bring it on! I can't wait to wallow in the insanity!!
:)
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Minnetter
October 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I second that! especially if it has NMW!! and also for some reason I have a soft spot for Shin Dongyup... I'm really looking forward to this^^
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7 joonni
October 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
This drama has Noh Min Woo written all over it. He already looks the part and has the whole band/idol history behind him.
And Shin Dong Yup and Kim Sumi! Now that's an awesome storyline for the two.
Can't wait!!! I hope Noh Min woo gets casted.
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8 craziluver
October 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM
they have crazy story, a prince vampire-who-came-from-another-planet-who-wants-to-be-an-idol-and-also-a-higschool-student. and how about we add some more, he will play a highschooler who also solve mysteries, fell in love with a normal ordinary girl in town and turn the girl into a vampire herself so they can live happy ever after. kekkekeke no offense , i love no min woo, but whats with the crazy premise. vampire stories seems to be everywhere lately. did you smell "twilight" syndrome. ??
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Lorlena
October 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM
There was one Japanese drama about a vampire who came to Earth to find love or bite someone... whatever comes first I guess...And also landed in high-school. Wonder what was the name...Vampire man...Vampire Boy
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dancetrina
October 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Are you talking about Koishite Akuma? (I think it was also known as Vampire Boy) I loved that dorama :D
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Aternall
October 11, 2011 at 3:41 AM
That's the first thing that came in my mind after reading the plot:D KA was a nice drama but also so sad T.T I hope this one will have a happy ending:D kekeke. But KA was from earth, my country, Romania :))) NMW's drama will be more interesting because he's not only a wampire but an alien too:D AMAZIIING!!! can't wait for december to come^o^
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Lorlena
October 11, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Romania? Hi neighbor (Im in the county next to yours ;) ). I didnt watch past ep. 1, so i just remembered that he came from...somewhere. But this plot just reminded me of it.
9 mskololia
October 10, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Yes, it does read like Village of the Damned meets 3rd Rock from the Sun who hooks up with Twilight on the way to Saved by the Bell.
A daily is not in my making but it looks like this one will be recapped so I can read up on how this goes for future reference if intersted in watching after it ends.
Thanks DB.
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CKDexter
October 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM
HAHAHA. Best premise summary ever XD
I've never watched a daily either, but this might just convince me...
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10 aardvarksmile
October 10, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Idols AND vampires in one drama is definitely too much for me to handle. Hate both themes. Also, I think it's a waste for No Min Woo's image that he's gotten after Rock Rock Rock. He showed that there is something more to musicians that pretty faces and lipsync.
I don't want to be misunderstood, I would be absolutely delighted to see him in light comedic stuff. It's just I'm sick and tired of idolizing idols. Come on, even as a vampire can't he have other dreams? Like to design beautiful cars. Or revolutionise any field?
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danna
October 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM
I kinda agree....i feel like this might be a step down for NMW
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Jo
October 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Can't actors have fun with their careers? They aren't always THAT calculating in their images...
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11 Noelle
October 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM
If he does this I will definitely watch. I'll make this my first sitcom. Screw Full House 2 PLEASE DO THIS!
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12 jubilantia
October 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM
ohmigod PLEEEASE let Noh Min-woo take this! The part is pretty much tailor-made for him. He's got that perfect combo of almost unnatural good looks and a killer smile. I might even take time out of my schedule to watch a daily for it.
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13 sammy
October 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I think Noh Min-Woo would be great as a vampire...he would be way better than Edward. He has such untapped potential!
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14 myweithisway
October 10, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I totally want to enjoy NMW's comedy skills! Pick this one over full house please!
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15 smiles
October 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Sounds to effing awesome - my brain might to explode fro the awesomeness of it all!!!
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16 Noemi
October 10, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Oh my goodness---this is brilliant! Noh Min-Woo would make an excellent vampire! I loved him as the emo-haired gumiho hunter...but a vampire? That's even better! :-E
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17 Ahjummoni
October 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Can I get a blonde Rose(the star himself) at least for a few episodes? :D a lil cameo of self?
Yup this sitcom has NMW all over it! he was cute and funny in his previous sitcom
On the other hand this would have less viewers than a prime time drama and less recognition - but sounds way better than FH2
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18 otk
October 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM
not a big fan of NMW (too much of a flower boy) but I LOVEEEEEEEE KIM SUMI. She rocked Unstoppable wedding ! I will definately watch this!
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19 Carinne
October 10, 2011 at 1:02 PM
It's about time Korea took vampires to the next level... and then... witches and warlords, oh please, tell me this is gonna happen. Pls. drama universe.
Let Lee Dong-wook be a vampire too.
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lhuiying
October 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM
With requisite shirtless scenes?! I'm so in!
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danna
October 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Kim jae won would be better except they're both too old play high dchoolers...immortal or otherwise...and I.think so is NMW
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vanillasalt
October 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM
I'd like to see Kang-ahhh! as a sexy shirtless vampire ;)
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20 crazedlu
October 10, 2011 at 1:31 PM
hee. that's hilarious about the parents. looking forward to this.
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21 StacyA
October 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM
I can only hope that with the combination of NMW and vampires, someone will sub this...
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22 Lisa/Raine
October 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Everytime I see No Min-woo and Kim Jae-wook I always think, "Man, these guys would make AWESOME vampires." I guess the PDs did too!
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23 peachys2sleep
October 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Seriously, he should forget Full House 2 and do this. Sounds so much more awesome.
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24 Ace
October 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Oh, yeah!!! Ditch Full House 2 and get on board this wacky train!!! Epic plot and Kim Sumi!
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25 Birthday Girl
October 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM
I just laughed. Really loud.
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26 jen
October 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM
the end. i'm watching it. the concept is just too good to pass
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27 sally_b
October 10, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Love MinWoo....but seriously, the guy is 25 (?) why would they have him be in High School? unless he's a teacher (which could be very cool as well).....why can't he just be a college student?..High School seems like a real 'stretch', but I'll be watching none the less.
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28 Alvina
October 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Aww, I LOVE SDY as a MC, comedian, and actor. I actually think that storyline can be quite tragic because it breaks all sorts of social norms (you know, as normal as being married to a vampire can get lol).
I mean, in most "human falls in love with a vampire" story, one of them gives up something in order to match the other (gaining or losing immortality). I find it interesting that that they're going in this route...
Also, Noh Min-Woo will always be 'Rose' to me. And, considering some of the outfits he wore during that time period, he'll be a bangin' vampire :D
PLEASE make this happen.
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29 Arhazivory
October 10, 2011 at 3:18 PM
Interesting. NMW makes the perfect vampire with his pale, flawless, too-pretty looks. The premise sounds quirky and awesome and even if its 120 eps, I think I'll board this ship.
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30 hangukeando
October 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Woah...120 days of Noh Min-woo? What must be done for this to happen?!
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31 estel
October 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Um, YES PLEASE. Now, thank you.
We definitely do not need another generic romcom; what we do need is Noh Min-woo rocking it as a vampiric idol-wannabe from outer space. Yes. Oh, yes.
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32 Steph
October 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Look at that face.
Bring it!
I'm down.
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33 mnstpdu08
October 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM
A vampire planet? LOL. It looks like it will be hilarious. NMW is going to be one hot vampire.
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34 ellewu
October 10, 2011 at 4:31 PM
can't wait for this one :) Noh Min Woo is simply divine and i LOVE Kim Sumi!
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35 nikkipaper
October 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM
I love your commentary, it actually makes me laugh out loud!
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36 ms
October 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM
120 episodes? woah.. what was the max number of episodes in korean drama? anyone know?
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37 Abbie
October 10, 2011 at 6:03 PM
This is gonna be SO. AWESOME! Can't wait!
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38 Genie
October 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Okay. I am all about the parents now.
So much more tragic and interesting, in that one will outlive the other and their love is so enduring.
Noh Min- WHO?
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39 DarknessEyes
October 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM
120 episodes? Maybe i'll watch for Noh Min Woo :D <3 <3 <3 <3
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40 Christy
October 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM
He'll make the sexiest vampire with that flawless aristocratic face. This role is so perfect for him.
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41 whatis
October 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM
that sounds SUPER interesting!!!!
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42 HeyLi
October 10, 2011 at 7:51 PM
I much much prefer Noh Min Woo in this than "Full House 2"! 120 episodes of staring at Noh Min Woo sounds fine by me!
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43 Saa
October 10, 2011 at 8:21 PM
The premise... LOLLLL. I think if Noh Min Woo's in, I'm in too. :D
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44 kopi_adik
October 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM
love Kim Sumi! and definitely love Noh Minwoo! i'd watch any crap he'll be in LOL!
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45 stellar
October 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM
this is vampire crack in the works lol
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46 charlotte1987
October 10, 2011 at 11:50 PM
cute plot, the way gf wrote it was cool...
anyway, i so love Noh Min-woo...
from gumiho hunter to vampire idol... AWESOME!
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47 jlinTeng
October 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM
to honest i'm so tired about vampire things although NMW will become the sexiest vampire around and i don't mind if he bites me :-) but i hope he will choose full house 2 than vampire idol
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48 Kender
October 11, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Omg, I need this drama like I need air. Want, do very much want.
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49 tonia
October 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Am I the only one who isn't as gungho about Noh Min Woo? I mean he's pretty but so are other artists or actors. For me there isn't anything special to him other than a pretty face. Now same as javabeans I'm more interested in Shin Dong Yup and Kim Sumi story in the series.
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50 Jaykah
October 11, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Ok this sounds awesome!
I haven't watched a lot of his work but I think Noh Min Woo would be a perfect choice, he had that eerie immortal hotness in My girlfriend is a gumiho.
I've never stuck around long enough to watch a drama with over 50 episodes but maybe this'll be my first :)
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