Moon/Sun’s child stars reunite in new drama
by javabeans
This boy is going to be so beautiful when he grows up. Sigh. I mean, he’s already most of the way there, but 15-year-old Yeo Jin-gu still has a bit of growing up to do, as we noonas and ajummas should probably keep in mind for the near future. (Fifteen!)
Anyway. Yeo Jin-gu has been cast in a new drama, which is great news; he was probably the surprise star of his last drama, The Moon That Embraces the Sun, since he did such a lovely job grounding the character in his teenage ardor and heartbreak. (It helps that he exited the drama early enough to avoid the frustrating back-and-forth-and-back-again that characterized his character in later years.) He’ll be teaming up with his Moon/Sun co-star Kim So-hyun, who was most recently seen in the short-and-sweet tween drama Ma Boy.
The drama is an MBC Wednesday-Thursday melodrama called I Miss You, and it’s about a man and woman who are first loves (of course), whose love story is likened to a round of “hide and seek.”
So while these two kids may have been a mismatched pairing in Moon/Sun—seriously, she was the lonely wife whose dark energy was so strong that he basically had a heart attack anytime he tried to consummate the union—they’ll be on the right side of Fate this time around as the main pairing. By which I mean: They’ll have a lot of pain and heartbreak, but at least this time it’ll be worth it?
Yeo Jin-gu plays a character who seems reserved and taciturn, but that’s covering up his hurt and lonely spirit. He meets and falls in love with our heroine, played by Kim So-hyun, and that painful first love stays with him as an adult.
Hm. As much as the first-love thing makes groan, I see the appeal in the idea of a love that just keeps missing its timing; it’s the very cornerstone of Answer Me, 1997, for instance, which handles it masterfully and with lots of pathos and humor. The premise also reminds me of Will It Snow For Christmas, which I enjoyed even with all the grown-up angst.
Plus, the writer and director have a solid track record of dramas that infuse their stories with a lot of heart, even when things get heavy, so I’ll say my interest in I Miss You is tentatively positive. PD Lee Jae-dong directed the lightly funny Can’t Lose and the heartwarming Thank You, while writer Moon Hee-jung wrote two successful weekend family shows, Can You Hear My Heart and Smile You.
I Miss You hasn’t yet confirmed the adults who’ll take over the story from Yeo Jin-gu and Kim So-hyun, but I’ll bet we hear something soon. It replaces Arang and the Magistrate for an October premiere.
Via My Daily
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1 Noelle
September 10, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Eh. I liked her in Ma Boy but I skipped Moon/Sun. Probably skip this.
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Jayyq1
September 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM
WHY?? MOON SUN IS THE BEST DRAMA EVER
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~Feather~
September 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Yeah, me too. I loved Ma Boy, but I only read the recaps for Moon/Sun.
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Cam
September 12, 2012 at 5:35 AM
Really..? She was really good at acting in Moon/Sun! I just recommend you to try to watch Moon/Sun drama & you will enjoy watching all young child actors in 1 through 6 episodes, hm! ;)
That's great!!!! I will looking forward to this because of Yeo Jin Goo and Kim So Hyun ~ Woooot! :D
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Abbie Patricio
September 14, 2012 at 6:11 AM
나 항상 스릴하기 때문에 난 정말 태양을 채택 달을 좋아 .. 난 항상 학교에 가서이 때이 드라마가 사실이 될하고자하는 생각 .... 이 드라마는 나를 울게 만들
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Abbie Patricio
September 14, 2012 at 6:15 AM
this is the best drama ever I LOVE MOON EMBRACING THE SUN forever .........................................................thrilling drama of the year............
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2 mskololia
September 10, 2012 at 3:08 PM
The boy is handsome, and he can act.
I'll pass on this, 1st love, hide-n-seek melo.
Thanks for the news.
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3 silver
September 10, 2012 at 3:08 PM
angsty angst it is! Well, I'll give it a try if they cast interesting adult actors.... Sigh!
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twittie
September 10, 2012 at 4:19 PM
i was thinking about lee minki and son yejin will play the adults of yeo jingoo and kim sohyun. they kinda look like the younger actors.
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4 QIII
September 10, 2012 at 3:18 PM
`i would love to see these two young ones teaming up
i just hope so hyuns character will not be vindictive this time around
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5 Jossy
September 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM
These (not-so) child actors continuously impress me with their fantastic acting, good on them! And the other half to the moon/sun otp totally killed it ( in a Good way, of course) playing Han Jihyes younger character on may queen, Kim yoo Jung, another moon geun young in the making no doubt.. augh I might not even venture past ep 8 when the adults roll in, il miss the kids and also *spoiler alert* a certain ahjusshi just needs to stop being pussyfoot and man the hell up >.<.
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6 kaeseorin
September 10, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Thanks for the age reminder. /sobs
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(:
September 10, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Only three years older. :P
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~Feather~
September 11, 2012 at 5:52 PM
I'm only two years older. ^^
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(:
September 11, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Don't rain on my parade. >[
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7 Saa
September 10, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Can't we just have a drama with them, STARRING THEM?
Kim So Hyun was adorable in Ma Boy (who knew she had it in her after Moon/Sun?), and I've liked Yeo Jin Goo since his Baek Dong Soo days. It's time they get their own drama (even though Kim So Hyun technically already had hers), even if it's just a tween show. Hey! Tween shows can be enjoyable too!
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Arhazivory
September 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I've loved him since he did Iljimae, and then everything else he was in after that. Didn't watch Moon/Sun but I know his capability.
I want them to star something too.
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ilikemangos
September 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM
i've always liked him in baek dong soo too, but moon/son really elevated my appreciation for this kid!
i remmeber constantly rewatching certain scenes where he brought the angst because he was that good.
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Rovi
September 11, 2012 at 6:39 PM
You mean, she had it in her after Rooftop Prince. She was there, remember??? The girl who scarred her own younger sister with an ironing tool.
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Saa
September 11, 2012 at 11:32 PM
I'm saying who knew she could act so adorable, sweet, and innocent after her evil/scheming role in Moon/Sun. Rooftop Prince came AFTER Moon/Sun.
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8 Jacek21
September 10, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Love him so much!
And she was pretty good in Moon/Sun.
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9 SweetiePie54
September 10, 2012 at 3:24 PM
I remember him in Giant and he was so adorable and handled the drama stuff so well. He has really grown up.
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10 canxi
September 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Gosh, Yeo Jin Gu is so handsome! If I had to be 15 again for anyone, it would only be him,lol. Him all grown up is gonna be awesome.
Not sure about the drama yet, but I'll keep an eye on it O:
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11 queencircles
September 10, 2012 at 3:41 PM
I only watched the first ep of moon/sun.. Didn't get into it, but these actors are pretty cute. Maybe I'll check it out. Probably not though to be honest lol
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12 Eileen
September 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Nooooooo I thought this would be Yeo Jin Gu and Kim Yoo Jung! They really need to pair them together again. Their sparks were flying on and off screen. Ahhh but I guess there is still plenty of time.....
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KDaddict
September 11, 2012 at 1:47 AM
My thoughts exactly!
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13 crazedlu
September 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM
I wish it had been Kim Sohyun to finish off the rectangle in Warrior Baek Dong Soo. Can't wait for Yeo Jingu and all his little co-stars to grow up. Gonna be good.
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14 Barbara Starks
September 10, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Beauitful he is!
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twittie
September 10, 2012 at 4:12 PM
how about lee minki and son yejin?
they kinda look like yeo jingoo and sohyun
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canxi
September 10, 2012 at 4:59 PM
But, they did a movie together already ): . The one thing I notice about Korean entertainment is that you never seem to get the same OTP twice.
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twittie
September 10, 2012 at 4:12 PM
how about lee minki and son yejin?
they kinda look like yeo jingoo and kim sohyun
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twittie
September 10, 2012 at 4:15 PM
oops sorry for misplaced wrong double post, i'm having with the computer .
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twittie
September 10, 2012 at 4:16 PM
oops sorry for misplaced wrong double post, i'm having trouble with the computer .
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15 folieadeux
September 10, 2012 at 4:06 PM
Oh, is this the same melo that was apparently to be starred by Yoochun? I have read somewhere in DB about this...anyway, I my dramadar's not up yet on this one but let's see more news/updates and judge later if I'm gonna watch or pass. :)
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16 Eye Candy
September 10, 2012 at 4:07 PM
I wonder how old the female actress is, but I really liked her in Ma Boy, and yeah that boy will be very very very attractive when he gets a little older. I'll definitely be checking this show out sense it seems like it could be very adorable, and I'll try not to focus on how young he is...
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mooses
September 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM
She's 13
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17 Lucky
September 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM
At that angle, he reminds me of the Taiwanese actor Jiro Wang. Does anyone else see it?
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/5504525/480/Fahrenheit---Jiro-Wang/Jiro-Wang-(112).jpg?v0
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howforwardsale
September 10, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Yes, I totally see that.
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Lena S.
September 10, 2012 at 4:34 PM
yeah the first time i saw this actor it reminded me of Jiro, they could play brothers ;)
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tigerl21
September 10, 2012 at 11:54 PM
That's exactly what I thought the first time I saw him (in Moon/Sun) and I was going to comment about it. He really does look like a young (Korean version of) Jiro... and it wouldn't be a bad thing if he grew up to look like him either...
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Carinne
September 12, 2012 at 2:04 AM
Yup... doh...... he's merely fifteen *close slackjaw*
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18 aX
September 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I liked the other young actress on the same drama but oh well!
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19 kelinci biru
September 10, 2012 at 5:03 PM
thank you for the reminder! fifteen. fifteen.
I love him though, so will keep an eye on the project. as I'm now watching May Queen and it fairly standard makjang fare but bearable with such cute actors (Park Ji Bin!), Kim Yoo Jung also adorable. I don't know whether i'll keep watching, even for Jae Hee.
the good news is Park Ji Bin is now seventeen. can't wait for Yeo Jin Gu to turn 17 already.
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Rovi
September 11, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Yeah, now Park Ji-bin now looks unfortunately like Justin Bieber. Urghh~!
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20 Ladytron33
September 10, 2012 at 5:24 PM
This looks pretty interesting. I really liked Can You Hear My Heart and Smile You, so I might give this a try. Thinking about it, they are the only two family dramas I've actually enjoyed, so...
On an tangential note, does anyone know what happened to "The Secret Lovers"? It was supposed to be the drama remake of the movie My Girlfriend is an Agent, and was to air after Arang ended. That sounded fun and I was looking forward to it.
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21 ck1Oz
September 10, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Oh they are so cute might watch it even though it's a melo just for them.Then quit.
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22 gusya
September 10, 2012 at 6:26 PM
I adore Can You Hear My Heart and Smile, You so this definitely gonna be a watch for me! Plus the kids are adorable^^...wonder who'll play the older counterparts..
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23 cHRi5
September 10, 2012 at 6:42 PM
didn't the adult version will be Park Yoo Chun and Son Ye Jin...I think they choose Kim So Hyun because she really have SYJ face..they look alike..Yeo Jin Goo absolutely the best child actor at the moment..For me he is no 1 ranking for child actors..but i really doesn't want him to be here..this drama look like will be bored..
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Javabeans
September 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Sohn Ye-jin backed out. Yoochun is still considering, I think.
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gaeinalee
September 11, 2012 at 5:10 AM
Ohhhh, that's too bad... I love SYJ soo very much and hoping to see her back in small screen.
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24 Jagi
September 10, 2012 at 6:43 PM
These two are such cutie pies. Good thespians, too.
As much as I enjoy trendies with interesting premises, it's the traditional ones with heart that stay with me longer. Thank You is one of my all-time favorite dramas--so will definitely check this out.
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25 maldita
September 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM
These child stars grow up before we know it anyway. Prime example: Yoo Seungho, Moon Geunyoung, etc.
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