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Faith’s first poster and another teaser

Here’s the first poster for fantasy fusion drama Faith, with the tagline: “A love that transcends space and time makes history.” Another teaser promises epic action, and features a little more interaction between the leads, one a fearless warrior and royal bodyguard and another a plastic surgeon he kidnaps from the 21st century to heal the king. I just can’t wait to find out how on earth he travels nearly seven hundred years into the future and uses his (I’m assuming) very precious one-time-doctor-snatching opportunity on a plastic surgeon. D’oh.

But what will turn out to be the case, of course, is that her presence in his time greatly alters the course of history. I’m excited to see Faith’s universe unfold because it’s definitely a fantastical version of history, and not just because there are wormholes to the 21st century lying around. It’ll be a world full of mysterious people with supernatural abilities and agendas we might not expect.

The poster features the main cast, from left to right: Philip Lee as Jang Bin, Goryeo’s best healer. Perhaps competition for the doctor heroine, but likely more of a rival for the hero in gaining her affections. Ryu Deok-hwan plays King Gongmin, who ruled Goryeo from 1351 to 1374. Next to him is Mongol Princess Noguk, his future wife and queen, played by Park Se-young. Then our leads: Lee Min-ho as Choi Young, bodyguard to the king, and Kim Hee-sun as Yoo Eun-soo, plastic surgeon and time-traveler-kidnappee.

Then there’s the supernatural trio of siblings: Yoo Oh-sung as Ki-chul, the master mind-control manipulator. Shin Eun-jung plays Hwasooin, the fire-controller. And Sung Hoon is Chun Eum-ja, who kills with the power of his flute. And no, that’s not a euphemism. I’m very interested to see what role they’ll play in the shaping of the kingdom.

Below are stills of Lee Min-ho filming underwater scenes with 7kg of full-body armor like a champ. I… don’t even know how you’d dive all day in that and not panic, let alone ACT. But his character is supposed to be so fearless that he’s prepared to die at all times and leaps into the fray without a plan or a second thought, so I guess it’s all or nothing.

Faith premieres Monday August 13 on SBS.

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Can't wait for this to come out....what a magnificent mane of glory!

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I'm sorry to be off topic, but I've noticed you and jb mention some dramas as if you've watched them but I don't see them in the drama ratings. I was wondering if you can include there as much as is easy to you cuz I really look at your drama ratings seriously before watching a show. I hate feeling like I've wasted my time on a drama after 9 hours or more into it when I have a long list. Thanks a lot for this site and your help on spending my free time worthwhile.

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AAAAaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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Aaaaah? :D what?

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*Excitement* I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for a 'modern' woman to back in the past drama. I know some will point to 步步惊心 --which is good- [even though I am not usually wild about Chinese dramas] but I've been waiting for a Korean/Japanese drama to come out on it.

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I'm happy for you xD you're funny. Even tho I can't name any show that has a woman go back in time I somehow never felt that this drama came up with anything new. I'm still considering it cuz I like fantasy and white haired characters. Tell me some very good Japanese dramas. My favorites are sexy voice and robo, and slow dance. I wish they would have Japanese drama ratings here :(

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Aww! Thank thee--I knoooww I totally get you. Good Japanese dramas... Kurosagi, Love Shuffle, Tokyo Dogs, Zettai Kareshi, Nodame Cantabile, Rich Man Poor Woman, Hana Yori Dango, Nobuta wo Produce, My Boss My Hero, Liar game, Gokusen!, Mr.Brain, Hotaru no Hikari, Kimi Wa Petto, Departures, Otomen, Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi

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Ooo, Holy Glo-o-o-o-ory! :D

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I cannot wait for this to come out either! Time-warps are owning the drama landscape for me much more than the body swap trend.

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I totally agree! In Hyun's Man is the drama I'm currently watching and I have my fingers crossed hopping that the ending is good...if not at least I'll make myself feel better by reading the dramabeans' recap. Rooftop Prince was also super interesting....yay for leaning some history while we enjoy our dramas! And even a bigger YAY for Lee Min Ho.

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I really can't see these two together. It's not that she is so much older, it's that she looks older. But I will give it a try! Sounds interesting.

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2nd that!

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3rd that. She may look younger than her age but she looks old beside LMH.

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3rd that. She may look younger than her age but she looks old beside LMH. She is the only thing that I dont like about this show.

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Well she looks old enough to be a successful and experienced plastic surgeon so I think it's more on the side of him looking younger.
However if we consider that he's from a time of short life expectancy where people are facing wars, violence and deadly diseases on a daily basis, then he can be considered quite old for a warrior of his time. So in the end I find this is a drama where the age difference is a bit more realistic for once.

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Ooh you have a good point there!

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Interesting point!

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I also find the pairing realistic given the characters involved.

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I second and third these sentiments. There's definitely a pronounced age contrast in the photos to the point where I'd categorize her as a middle aged 'cougar' rather than a tad few years older 'noona' next to LMH. I like the storyline as others have also stated, so I hope this lead actress can pull her role off in style.

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I am already in love with all the cast members with maybe a little hold back for the lead actress. I can't wait!

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That teaser is amazing and epic, and now I am so ready for this drama. Yay for a fantasy drama that really is fantasy!

Thanks for posting, girlfriday!

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Amazing and epic pretty much describe this drama. The first few seconds of the trailer already have my heartbeat up.

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This drama looks amazing! If only it had a different lead (I just can't stand LMH) but I'll try to enjoy it anyway, I can't wait!

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LOL! I'm gonna watch it BECASUE of LMH. :-D Hopefully the story will be so good that we can all rave together....or it might turn out to be snark-bait that we can all rant about. Either way, I'm looking forward to Aug. 13!

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I never thought I'd hear this sentence: I just can't stand LMH.

lol!

LMH is the reason I'm watching this. That and Sung Hoon as the flute killer. What can I say? I'm shallow llike that.

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I was gonna watch it out of curiosity only,lol, since I'm not really a fan of saeguks, but then Ryu Deok Hwan was announced to be in it and that was the hook for me.

It does look interesting though, and I like the addition of magical people and hope they utilize that and make them awesome villains! Plus the costumes are really cool and I am genuinely interested to see if everyone's hair will stay PERFECTLY coifed and groomed throughout the show. Fascinated, even.

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I am so looking forward to this! Looks a bit like Legend-kind of drama.

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They are also using the same armor from Legend.

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I think Faith is of the same PD and writer, that's why the two look sooo similar.

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lol...Legend recycled or Legend 2?

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Lol. "A love that transcends space and time" Couldn't help but giggle. Totally reminded me of Yoo Jae suk's famous tagline and other running man shenanigans. Excited to watch this tho. I just love the Goryeo period. I'm just praying this won't be anything like Dr. Jin.

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Please don't curse this drama by even relating it to Dr Jin lol

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lol i 2nd that... yoo jae suk pops up everywhere... haha... running man fans cant help it.. but for this drama.. i saw a glimpse of gu jun pyo at the very end in the trailer... actress seems okay.. havent seen any of her work.. but. totally excited for this!!

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Don't know how much humor/comedy this will have, but it could use Yoo Jae suk reprising his role as an olden times musicians who strums his instrument and sings songs - which was simply hilarious.

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LOL. Jae Suk's line "the one who can controls space."
and Haha's line "the one who can turn back time."

can't believe Faith reminds me of Running Man! XD

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I think dr. Jin has place the bar pretty damn high for any crazy/crappy/creepy dramas to be... but who knows, they say that human creativity has no limits either it's for good or bad.
In my case, I'll just wait for the summary of ep. 1 to know if i will follow up this drama but i can't deny that the dude with the flute sounds kinda cool hehehe

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I'm Min Ho biased so I'll practically watch anything as long as he's in it. However, I honestly don't understand why they chose kim hee sun as his co-star. It's not that she's old but standing next to him she looks significantly older. They don't look compatible...

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they might have chosen min Ho to be HER co star ....
not the other way around since Kim Hee-suns been attached to faith since 2010
so the q. is why is Min Ho so young?
http://www.dramabeans.com/2010/08/kim-hee-suns-faith-up-for-a-2011-premiere/

i think they look compatible ^_^

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i heard many actor reject this drama include kang ji hwan, then they give this role to lee min ho. if kang ji hwan take this , there's no age gap betwen the lead, but i still not sure to watch it, to much time travel drama

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I'm not gonna say I won't watch something just because the actress is older...that is so err...doesn't make sense...I might as well not watch something coz they chose the actors just because they are pretty...that makes more sense...KHS is one great actress and LMH is getting there...I think they two will be awesome!!! if the script allows...

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Sorry to differ but personally i don't think KHS is a 'great' actress and no way she is better than LMH...LOL

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Agree. KHS is painful at best. Something must be off with this drama (maybe it's KHS?) if so many actors rejected it before LMH imo.

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I'd hardly call her a great actress. She is forgettable imo.

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Per press releases-The lead actress was cast BEFORE Lee Min Ho. LMH was not the first choice for the lead male character. This project was delayed due to casting the lead male. Lee Jun-Ki was the first choice. He however could not meet the timeline due to military service and other commitments. The filmmakers then looked at Kang Ji-Hwan for the role, but he has been in a legal dispute that is hampering his activities. Lee Min Ho was eventually cast in the role.

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this looks SO GOOD. i never would watch anything sageuk, but after enjoying moon-sun and rooftop prince this year, i think this is what i've been being primed for! i grew up with kim hee-sun on my screen as a little girl, so i've an especial fondness for her and am happy to see her back.

not digging the red hair though. it's a ghastly hue that doesn't seem to be doing her any particular favors. it's my opinion that a lot of actresses would look much fresher if they'd forgo the bright hair dyes and return to more natural shades. like how suzy's hair looked in big, although i'm sure hers was artfully colored.

lee min-ho looks frigging amazing. after crushing on him super hard for the first 3 weeks that BOF was airing, i'd been indifferent ever since, but this sageuk bodyguard look seems to suit him reaallllllly well.

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Crazy red hair = Woody Woodpecker look, not sexy woman! The only time I liked the crazy red hair was on the lead in History of a Salaryman where her hair color suited the character's personality. On the whole the bright red gives off a cheap hooker look.

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i smell another glorious time travel drama fail.

lee minho = pretty boy playing pretty characters.

more for javabeans!!

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please don't eat your words.. in case.. :)

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i will not. ^^

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This looks awesome! I have so many expectations for this show I hope to all that is drama that it lives up to them or at least comes close.

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So much eye candy!

Kim Hee-Sun is gorgeous, she looks a bit awkward next to Lee Min-Ho but maybe that will change once she starts wearing clothes that are more similar to the other characters.

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I know KHS is regarded as one of the "great beauties" but don't really see it.

Not saying she isn't pretty, but she doesn't wow me in any way and her eyes look a bit weird due to her thick lids.

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it's just a week away!!

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oh my gosh!!!!! so so so so Excited!!! I love Lee Min Ho so much and Sageuk's so so so much and this drama looks so exciting!!!

I can't wait until it starts! :)

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Oh man...another fantasy saguk...this better be better than Time Slip Dr. Jin. I was pretty hyped up with that and have so far been sooooooo severely disappointed.

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I.AM.So.Excited!!!

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Oh I've been waiting so long for this one I am so glad the wait is almost over. Wheee more Lee Min Hot!~
Also I hope this is the last of fusion sageuks. It's too much, but I will watch this gladly. Hmm, eye candies are good.

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So excited to see what a GOOD medical fusion comedy romance fantasy time traveling sageuk looks like. Getting the time travel formula right has become the rare white elk of the dramaverse.

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oh my..

cant wait to watch this !

Lee-Min-HO(T) <3

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I'm sorry to be off topic, but I've noticed you and jb mention some dramas as if you've watched them but I don't see them in the drama ratings. I was wondering if you can include there as much as is easy to you cuz I really look at your drama ratings seriously before watching a show. I hate feeling like I've wasted my time on a drama after 9 hours or more into it. Thanks a lot for this site and your help on spending my free time worthwhile.

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Ohhh, Ohhhhh, aaahhh the teaser looks soo good. A real real fantasy-fantasy drama. With lots of fluffy hair. LMH looks good with long air. He also looks good with curly hair, with short hair too... okay - he always looks good.
So excited to see the main couple. The main actress looks also sweet. I do not care about the age gap. I think, it will work. Because she is doctor. A DOCTOR With license and stuff. Not a student. (Modern) Doctors should be older than 18. Otherwise it is unrealistic, even in a fantasy-drama.
So, look forward and have FAITH. Yippiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.

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SO pumped!

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thats my man!!!
i am so excited about Faith..i know it will be good because LMH picked it!! :D

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I will watch this after I finished Bridal Mask!!
Lee Min Hooo!!! *nose bleed*

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And here I was thinking that Lee Min Ho in armor was hot. But Lee Min Ho in armor AND wet/underwater? I die.

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the poster is not attractive...but i have a big FAITH in this show.

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I love fantasy sageuk and I'm so ready for this!! Come quickly Monday!!!

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Please please let this be good. So many bad scripts lately wasted good actors talents.

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Thanks for the update GF.

Looking forward to this as I think it will have a good story-line and script and not be an unplanned comedy-fest like some other time-warp medical drama cough cough.

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the teaser lacks punch, for some reason.

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I felt that the music in the trailer outweighed the images.

It was like hearing Pirates of the Caribbean, but not seeing the fast explosive edits of scenes that make you go "Ooh!"

I expect the music in the show itself will match better, or else I will be unhappy. How's that for a meaningful threat?

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Woah! Lee Min HoT! As Jinusean would say, hot sh!t, HOT SH!T!!!

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Great poster! Nice to see a costume drama set in the period when everyone where everyone gets to wear different costumes. Also, can't wait to see what happens when the doctor from the future runs out of red hair dye.

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Can't wait for this! Hope it lives up to the previews.

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CAN.NOT.WAIT. Please, drama, don't disappoint me. I love the fusion fashion as well. Major jealous about that female elemental spirit's outfit. Heck, I'd wear the flute player's outfit as well. Thanks for the post.

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The trailer looks great but that poser bores me. I would pass right by it if it was on the street. I think they should have made it just as dynamic as everything else--even the stills got me more excited. But it's all good as long as the drama is good.

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The trailer looks great but that poster bores me. I would pass right by it if it was on the street. I think they should have made it just as dynamic as everything else--even the stills got me more excited. But it's all good as long as the drama is good.

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Teaser looks good, but couldn't we get a different tagline. They're all way too similar

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Thank you for the news!

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I would love it, if we could spend less time talking about the age differences - IRL and in shows.

It's one of those things that once it is set in your mind and ends up coloring your perception of everything. The discussion becomes narrowed to the point where it excludes everything else good or bad about a show.

I love a lively discussion about characters, motivations, expectations, costumes, plot, believability, etc,

If we can accept that LMH actually is a warrior general who travels through time, why can't we accept that his co-star is older than him and move on?

I may be cranky today since I stayed up late watching a drama and had to come to work, but there you are.

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I'm with you on this jomo, forget the age thing, who cares, bring on the fantasy goodness. I'm thinking if the age difference were reversed it would not even be brought up.

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Exactly. Where is the outrage at, for example, PMY and SSH in Dr. Jin? But they fit our idea of how things 'should' be so I guess people just gloss over it. I'll refrain from commenting on the drama, which I suspect will be a dud, but I hope it's successful on the romance front.

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i just don't like the girl too old for Lee Min Ho,is there any possible way that they can change the girl!sorry i am too much!!

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No. If they had to change any leads it would be LMH!

The actress waited like 2 years + for Faith! She couldn't act in any other drama and waited all this time while the others actors jumped the ship!

It is not she looks old but LMH looks too younger for her and this isn't her fault but the casting staff's fault.

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Uh, no. Actually if anything, Lee Minho actually looks older. Maybe b/c he gains weight.

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I have no problem with the casting, but Kim Hee Sun definitely looks older than Lee Min Ho. Which is cool, because she's supposed to be older.

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. . . And maybe Lee Min Ho's character is a Dunadan like Aragorn in Lord of the Rings and he's actually seventy or so. Whatever works.

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Just love guys with long hair...Lee Min Ho, Philip Lee, and Sung Ho all ROCK this look. It's something about Asian men and long hair....so drop dead gorgeous and handsome!

Just discover Ryu Deok hwan after seeing him in the God Quiz drama series. I really enjoyed his dramas and can't wait to see him in this drama too.

Been watching the FAITH trailers which looks a really awesome fantasy sageuk epic. Kim Hee Sun is an experienced veteran actress.She is portraying a plastic surgeon so you would expect her age to be in her 30's which is her actually age.I saw her ages ago in Calla, the movie and she was excellent. The age gap doesn't bother me at all.

This drama has a strong cast of well known actors. It looks so exciting and maybe my expectations will be too high. I have to keep up my FAITH, and hopefully, the script will be fantastic too.

OOOh... Yes....Only one more week!

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Anyone else getting slight wuxia feels? I was wondering when Korea would get in on the action.

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Love it! I can't wait for this drama!

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I'm just going to join in with everyone else because I'm super excited for this drama as well! This will be the first time I watch a historical drama (what...I'm not just watching for Lee Min Ho...), so hopefully it will be a good one! I really hope this drama lives up to the expectations!

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I can't wait for this: for LMH and for the fantasy goodness! Next week cannot come fast enough!

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I love watching Lee Minho during action scenes ^^

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Omgomgomg this trailer looks so epic! And Min Ho(t) as usual looks amaaaazing! <3 I agree with a lot of people in saying that the lead actress looks to old for Min Ho! On another note after lots of disappointments with time-warp dramas I'm hoping that this won't dissapoint! Although I swear I will continue to watch till the end for Min Ho! :D

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