The Vampire Boys, idols, and managers of Vampire Idol
by javabeans
girlfriday: Omg.
javabeans: So. This looks amazing. In one sense of the word amazing.
girlfriday: Like scrape-your-jaw-off-the-floor amazing? Wonder-if-you’re-sober amazing?
javabeans: I-guess-the-description-really-was-accurate amazing?
girlfriday: I’m not sure WHAT I imagined for alien vampire prince who travels to Earth to become an idol star, but this is definitely BETTER.
javabeans: Also: I pictured ONE vampire, Little Prince style. This is vampire clan.
girlfriday: It’s High Kick: Counterattack of the Short Fangs.
javabeans: It’s basically Hello Franceska all over again, which is great because that show was great. (Centuries-old vampires under persecution pass themselves off as a normal Korean family and try to blend in.)
girlfriday: I can already tell the Shin Dong-yup / Kim Sumi couple is going to be my favorite. She’s human so she ages, and he’s a vamp so he stays young.
javabeans: That’s so sad. It’s like Buffy: The Golden Years.
girlfriday: Right? ‘Cause that’s real life. Well…. yunno… real life if vampires were real. Ha. I love that they’re not doing the slick Vampire Prosecutor version of vampiness, but the straight-up Nosferatu, Interview With a Vampire -watching version of high camp.
javabeans: I think the idol boy wannabes are gonna be a hoot. Each boy on his own is actually pretty good, but hasn’t had a chance to shine solo yet. Singer Lee Jung is the vampire prince, also from Nonstop 5. Lee Soo-hyuk is from What’s Up and Tree With Deep Roots. Hong Jong-hyun, I’ve had my eye on — he’s from Ghost, Jungle Fish 2, Oh My Lady, Warrior Baek Dong-soo. And, get this — he plays a vamp with an IQ of 700. Is that even possible?
girlfriday: Wut? If it is, my regular-sized IQ can’t comprehend it.
javabeans: The fourth member is played by a model named Kim Hyun-joong.
girlfriday: That is a very unfortunate name. Dude, change it.
javabeans: You’d think he could’ve picked a stage name, huh? So here’s the deal. Lee Jung is a real (well, “real”) vampire prince and the lead singer. And Lee Soo-hyuk is a bloodsucking vamp. But our four boys are part of an idol group named Vampire Boys, with real managers and stuff. So…
girlfriday: So they’re a gimmick band, but then, they’re really vamps?
javabeans: Are they vampires posing as humans acting as vampires?
girlfriday: Hahaha. That’s so awesome. I suppose it’s as good a cover as any.
javabeans: Get this — the name of their planet is Vampirutus. Or Vampyrutus? But you know what would make my day? If it were VamPirates.
girlfriday: Like Argh, ye matey?
javabeans: Like, I vant to suck your blood, arrrrr.
girlfriday: My head might explode from the colliding of genres. The space vampire thing is hard enough to wrap the brain around.
javabeans: And THEN! There’s a girl group called…. Girls Girls.
girlfriday: Are they vamps too?
javabeans: They’re human, but part of the same agency as the Vampire Boys. One dates a vamp, one figures out the vamps’ identity first, one is a rival to the vamps’ manager girl.
girlfriday: So there are only male vampires in this world? How come all the vamps are dudes?
javabeans: Blame Twilight.
girlfriday: Daaaammnnn Youuuuuu Twiiiiiiliiiight! If these vampidols twinkle/shine/sparkle from anything other than stage glitter, it’s over.
Via Mk.co.kr
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1 kbap
December 3, 2011 at 10:48 AM
So excited to see this, it looks awesome :)
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Jo
December 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM
I'M SO EXCITED!
ITS ALMOST LIKE A "WHITE CHRISTMAS" REUNION!!!!
seriously though.
Lee Soo-hyuk, Hong Jong-hyun and Kim Hyun-joong!
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2 minty710
December 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM
didn't really know how to feel about this at first.....but now I'm so super excited!!! Can't wait!! <3333
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3 jomo143
December 3, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Never in a vampire's very long unlife would I have ever thought I would be interested in a modern (P.T. Post Twilight) vampire story, but this looks waaaay too good to pass up...
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mary
December 3, 2011 at 3:08 PM
It sounds more like Queen of the Damned (film) than Twilight. :D
Yunno, that - Hot Vampire Pretends to be Human Posing as a Vampire-Themed Rockstar to rope the fangirls in.
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Raine
December 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Every time I read the word Twilight I wince. I seriously have kept myself away from EVERYTHING Twilight. I can't even remember the other guy's name. Something Biblical. Jude? Matthew?
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4 -K
December 3, 2011 at 11:04 AM
It's like Victor Victoria but not even close.
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Raine
December 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I don't see it. Explain! I would love to see what you mean.
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Brandi
December 4, 2011 at 7:08 PM
You haven't seen Victor Victoria, Raine? You've missed. It's about a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman. It's old, but it's a really great comedy. One of Dame Julie Andrews' best. You should definitely look it up sometime.
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5 MissX
December 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Gaaah it's a White Christmas reunion :D
I knew this would be awesome ^^
I will patiently wait for this drama and rewatch white christmas to ocuppy myself......
^.~
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jo
December 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM
exactly that I was thinking! three of the boys were in White Christmas!
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Alvina
December 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM
White Christmas was that triller school drama on KBS right? I've wanted to watch it, but I cant take even "Scary Movie" style horror so I kind of avoided it.
Is it a monster movie horror or simply a thriller?
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Noemi
December 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM
That depends on how you define "monster" :D It's a psychological thriller, but it addresses the issue of people becoming "monsters,"---not literally, but through their thoughts and actions. I really enjoyed, it but it definitely is creepy.
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danna
December 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
it's a fantastic psycholigical thriller...do check it out1
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chahaya
December 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM
White Christmas is not scary and creepy mini drama. It's just an awesome psychology thriller kdrama
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danna
December 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I know!!! Mini-white christmas reunion with an added bonus of Lee Jung....also a mini Unstopable Marriage reunion with Lee Jung and Kim Sumi!!!
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lin
December 3, 2011 at 1:29 PM
i know. so excited for this.
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eb
December 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM
I was excited about the reunion, too!!! They were all great in White Christmas
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missjb
December 4, 2011 at 12:35 AM
you are right! It's White Christmas reunion! Feel more excite about this one... gah I miss white christmas
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qwerty8
December 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM
I know right?! I'm so excited for the cast. White Christmas reunion~
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6 mud
December 3, 2011 at 11:17 AM
This looks like it'll be a blast. Also I couldn't help noticing that Kim Sumi's shoe doesn't seem to fit her right.
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7 Biscuit
December 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM
So... umm... if all the vampires are boys, *hopefully* they have female vampires on their planets. *thinking of reproduction*.
Unless their secret goal to come to Earth is to find a wife.
Cue contract marriage between human and vampire!!!
Btw, who's the "lead"? Unless its going High Kick style and focus on everyone.
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Alvina
December 3, 2011 at 11:32 AM
huh.
Finding female "mates" sounds similar to some trashy romance novels I've read (guilty pleasure I assure you).
I do hope it's like High Kick. The boys are pretty but I also love some of the seasoned actors in this.
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mary
December 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM
No need for mates.
Just visit earth as a Vampire Idol and turn all the fangirls into vampires.
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8 Arhazivory
December 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM
I likey. And the short prince, who might be too dark for a vampire, appeals to me. XD I really want this series to do well because it just seems so quirky and awesome already....and I'll wanna hear Pyung's voice after TWDR ends. ^^"
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9 Alvina
December 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM
OMG This is going to be AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I just cant wait for the ridiculousness. The photos look just like the High Kick promos, and high kick is crazy enough without all of the vampire-ness thrown in there!!
*goes crazy*
Seriously. I love all of the actors already in here, and I'm sure the newbies will be just as fun to watch! Shin Dong Yup <3 Kim Sumi <3
IQ of 700? *dazed* :( It's like Limitless. Is he going to be super broody or super quirky?
And, KWANGHEE?! WTF? I didnt know that he was in this. I know he's a real "idol" but I've seen him on variety shows and the boy puts the craze in crazy. Fuh real.
I'm more giddy for this than I am for What's Up. And I've been waiting for What's up forever.
If it's ANYTHING remotely like Hello Francheska, or High Kick, it's going to rock :D
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Ani
December 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I know Lee Jung and Kwanghee the Energizer Bunny are a welcome surprise. I recognize them more for their variety show than anything else. But this will be awesome indeed.
I was so-so about this. But the cast just looks amazing. Add in the older couple and I'm sold. X)
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Hipployta
December 3, 2011 at 12:48 PM
J'adore Kwanghee...somehow I feel like him playing the straight role to the crazy would be even funnier since we KNOW how crazy he is
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10 Banu
December 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM
hahah this is sooooo the no what I expected, but I liked it well i must say i'm disappointed in the Vamp Prince thought Lee Soo hyuk play the part, but if this prince suppose to play dumb and hella funny I give this guy a chance since can't imagine Lee Soo Hyuk like that lolzz
Hong Jong-hyun guy I thought Jung Ui Chul (that vampire photoshoot from BOF).. looking forward for this show =)
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Alvina
December 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Whatever happened to Jung Ui Chul? He came on a couple of variety shows during BOF and then *poof*.
Also, that Kim Hyun Joong (?) guy looks like Lee Minki haha.
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Ahjummoni
December 3, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Jung Ui Chul has been seen last time in Vampire Prosecutor as Charming in shining armor doing the time for a psycho killer princess .... or sorta. It was interesting coz I fell from my chair with OMG that is JUC
or try to call him back on our screens by sending him a msg on Twitter @jungzz7e
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MEL
December 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Jung Ui Chul--YESS,where is he...? Very unforgettable during his short stint on BOF....
Lee Jung and Kim Sumi were lots of fun as the demanding mother and slow son on the fun-looong sit com Unstoppable Marriage back in 2008. Sooo now they are redeeming him with an IQ of 700...
This looks lots of fun, can't wait... Need funny shows vs long tearjerker dramas...
Thanks JB and GF...
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11 Noemi
December 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM
This sounds delightfully wacky :) When does it premier?
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smiles
December 4, 2011 at 12:12 AM
I totally agree - Noh Min Woo, you choose the wrong drama you silly boy!
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12 kimmi
December 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM
this makes me want to see no min woo in a vampire getup so BADDD. All i can think is SEXINESS.
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13 Ani
December 3, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Lee Jung!!!! Oh how I've missed National Heroes and you! I am definitely going to spend my days watching this when it gets subbed. Go Vamps GOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Alvina
December 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM
omg, National Heroes. That was a fun show and kind of like QoM. I miss it too.
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14 suitfetish
December 3, 2011 at 12:44 PM
This looks AWFULLY AMAZING in all possible senses!
I think I may end up having to see this.
About names, it's hilarious enough there's another SS501 member with one that's like the encoded version, but they at least debuted at the same time...
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15 Hipployta
December 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM
What role is Kwanghee playing? I discovered that boy on Strong Heart and actually follow ZE:A because of him and his craziness. Totally stan his madness.
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YGBaby
December 4, 2011 at 1:44 AM
saw that one too. He's freakin' hilarious.
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16 danna
December 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I'm most excited about Kim Hyun Joong here...his Kang Mireu was my favorite character in White Christmas
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17 Mama J
December 3, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Two Kim Hyun Joongs is not good for my brain.
This better show up on Drama Fever!!!!
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18 ar_arguably romantic
December 3, 2011 at 1:22 PM
I've been in love with Lee Jung since his role as the dimwitted, hilarious Yi Baek Unstoppable Marriage. As blah as I am about vampires, i need to check him out!
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19 Sk
December 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM
THREE of the boys from White Christmas =D My brain short-circuited when I saw the first pic.
Ps, if Twilight's only contribution to this story is that all vampires are male, then that is totally okay by me.
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20 Shena
December 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Kang Mireu!! My White Christmas boys!!!
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kbap
December 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Yoonsu! Jaekyu! hehe...
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Jo
December 4, 2011 at 7:38 AM
I KNOW. I still love that show.
It is absolutely my number one favorite drama of allll tiimmeee.
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21 Jin Ari
December 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM
some of them do look like vampires. i think i'll like this!
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22 dulcedeleche
December 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Ahhhhhh. I loved Hello Franceska! If they do this right (and so far cable has NOT been disappointing me....this has so much potential to be situation-based funny.
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23 Noelle
December 3, 2011 at 3:32 PM
I know this might be dumb because the one thing that got me SUPER excited is one small detail.....
THE FANGS ARE ON THE RIGHT TEETH!!!!!!!!
Finally! It drives me batty (ha!). So I'm sold.
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24 Steamy Bun
December 3, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Damn, Twilight has really tainted anything vampirey for me. The whole "vampires trying to live as normal people" thing just seems OWNED by it now (and not in a good way). Now I'll just be expecting one of the human girls to stubbornly and selfishly insist on becoming a vampire too. Does Korea even have any mythology about blood-sucking immortal humans?
If this goes for straight-up comedy I might be interested.
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Hipployta
December 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Forget mythology...watch Hello Francheska...it had 3 seasons think but I only saw 1 and a half LOL
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25 jyyjc
December 3, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Wait so lee jung is the lead?
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26 mellowyel
December 3, 2011 at 4:09 PM
This. Looks. Hilarious. I love how they cast idols for their LOL factor - Kwanghee and Minah are going to be a hoot, I can already tell. I hope this gets subbed, and I miraculously have time to watch it.
Also, I KNEW Pyung was Lee Soo-hyuk. Don't know how I missed it in the TWDR recaps, but it's been bothering me for ages - "He looks so familiar..."
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27 whatis
December 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM
oh my god this looks so hilarious!!!! I can't wait!
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28 crazedlu
December 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM
blaaaAaaaHhh! Hong Jong-hyun!! been crushin' massive on the dude. this is a dreeeaamm. i'm in.
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29 via
December 3, 2011 at 4:47 PM
ohh man, this is so gonna be my new crack after flower boy ramyun shop ends, i can already tell. can't wait!!
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30 Jean
December 3, 2011 at 5:04 PM
I'm digging the blue eyes, it's just like Yun Jung Hoon in Vampire Prosecutor.
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31 Guuurl
December 3, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Whats up with the korean vampires having blue eyes xD ?
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32 cv
December 3, 2011 at 6:28 PM
This looks goood! I'll be waiting. ^^
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33 jully moue
December 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM
urm, where's noh min woo
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kbap
December 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM
He's not in it, sadly :( I would've wanted to see him act as a vampire :) I think he's in Full House 2
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Trina
December 3, 2011 at 6:50 PM
yup.. he is in Full House 2.. I feel really bad for him.. OMG... his hair and clothes... =(
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Aternall
December 4, 2011 at 3:12 AM
whoaaa~ can't believe it=/ i was exciting to see this drama because of him...but now..:((( I'm kind of sad =/ >o< (^W!%#%!W#!$@#W%!@%^@W) uffff...but stiil I think I am going to watch it:D seems like a fun & quircky drama :]
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34 Trina
December 3, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Who is the male lead in this drama???
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35 aX
December 3, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Hoestly, the guys could be better looking but whatever!
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36 Yannie
December 3, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Why do vampires and 'other' creatures (gumiho) have blue eyes in Korean drama's?
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BLee
December 3, 2011 at 10:40 PM
In Korea blue eyes are considered to be either a mystical or a monster-like trait. Wayy back in the past if a child had blue eyes due to some off-genes (a very rare case), then he/she were usually treated as freaks, being called fish-eyes and such. Now blue eyes are more of a magical trait.
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37 soserious
December 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM
so effing excited for this shiat. when is it coming out again?
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38 sean
December 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM
nooooo minnnnnnnn wooooooooooo
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39 poo
December 3, 2011 at 11:05 PM
D first pic looked more like the ghosts from 'Ringu' ...i mean white clothes n vampires? when did that happen? Its a relief they corrected it in the other pics with red and black clothes :P
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40 djeedjes
December 3, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Noh Minwoo is officially not joining this? Waa, such a let down.
Vampire isn't my thing ( I watched 1st Twilight and done with it ), so eventhough this looks awesome and wacky, I'm still on fence whether I'm going to watch it or not.
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41 RinA
December 4, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Isn't there also Girl's Day's Minah there? I don't remember anyone else looking like that.....which means two real life idols~~~~
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42 YGBaby
December 4, 2011 at 1:39 AM
DAEBAK.
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43 MinUHwanja
December 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM
I WANT NO MIN WOO!!!!! T_____T I thought he'll be the vampire prince!! this seriously breaks my heart!! :((
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44 bopbopbop
December 4, 2011 at 3:48 AM
this looks GREAT.
i LOVE lee soo hyuk and hong jong hyun and kim hyun joong <3
model-actors from white christmas!!
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45 fleur
December 4, 2011 at 5:04 AM
You guys are genuinely ridiculously smart!!! I'm literally holding my stomach lying and rolling laugh out loud in the floor reading your post!
And yes twilight should be the one to take the blame for these all vampawesomeness!!! LOL!!!
Can't wait to see our vampire idol mesmerize the human being!
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46 Hami
December 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Jonghyun <3 enough for me to watch this !
He was awesome on Jungle fish 2
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47 Carinne
December 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM
LOL! Sure thing at least one Kim Hyun-joong showed up in the show.
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48 Raine
December 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM
This is shaping up to be awesome. I'm already entertained by the promo material!
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49 sejong
December 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Looking at the recent promos, I can't pick btw Salaryman and Vampire Idols. Guess I have to watch them both.
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50 Neddie
December 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Not so happy about the cast . I just think we need Sweet Candy like Jung IL Woo, Lee Min Ho , Song Joong Ki, Jang Guen Suk though wardrobe malfunction, Jung Yong Hwa, Yes!!! (Eye Candy for the Young). Flower Boys for my taste and age like Jo Ji Sub Love his eyes !! Park She Hoo love his smile , Lee Ki-Woo i love his tallness i would have to wear 5 inch heels.. Just a thought !!
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