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Flower Boy Next Door’s first script read

by girlfriday

Whee, production is underway for the next installment of tvN’s Oh Boy series: this time we have Flower Boy Next Door, starring Park Shin-hye as a lonely girl locked away in her room, where she spends her days peeping at her hot neighbor. Hey, girl’s gotta have hobbies. I’m picturing a comedic Rear Window setup, where Park Shin-hye is Jimmy Stewart, and there’s a little less murder and a lot more eye candy. Huh, come to think of it, isn’t there a Miss Lonelyhearts in that movie too?

The drama is based on a popular webtoon called I Steal Peeks At Him Every Day, and Park Shin-hye stars as a girl who shuts herself away in her house because of an emotional scar. But her hottie neighbor Kim Ji-hoon catches her eye (and how could he not?), so she starts spending her days peeping on him.

Problem is, she gets caught red-handed by another neighbor (Yoon Shi-yoon), and thus begins the real love story, face-to-face and (hopefully) not requiring any binoculars. True to the flower boy franchise, our heroine will be surrounded by a gaggle of pretty flower boys everywhere she turns, which is just the way we like it. Go Kyung-pyo rounds out the flower boy gang as Kim Ji-hoon’s assistant and freeloading friend, and Kim Yoon-hye (Woori) plays Yoon Shi-yoon’s best friend and first love. Eek, a tough combo to beat.

The drama is described as fresh and fun, which is exactly what I expect from the franchise and in particular from the director of Flower Boy Ramyun Shop, which pretty much felt like a comic book come to life, in all its silly, crazy, and adorable glory. The premise sounds cute, the franchise has pedigree in my book with two for two fantastic shows under its belt, and with this cast assembled, I’m just checking my watch every five minutes till premiere. Are we there yet?

Flower Boy Next Door hits the air January 7 on tvN.

Via Eto.co.kr

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1 namedx

November 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Sounds promising!!

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MaeWest

November 27, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Can someone explain the purpose of the script reading exercise.

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boxtheturtle

November 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read-through

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2 Russe12

November 27, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Whenever I see news about this drama, I can't help but bounce up and down which has to look terribly awkward to my family. I can't help my excitement! Totally looking forward to this ;)

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dbsklove

November 29, 2012 at 3:14 AM

LOL - glad to see I'm not the only one ;)

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3 mysticmalady

November 27, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Why isn't it January yet? xD *Checks watch again*

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4 mtoh

November 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM

January 7! Done and done!

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5 Aneleh

November 27, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Heh, Kim Ji Hoon looks like he just woke up.

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Nilechoclat

November 27, 2012 at 10:30 AM

I agree with may :D

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Nilechoclat

November 27, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Sorry I mean i agree with you :)

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jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Yeah, with me by his side, not anyone else, chichiri.
;)
He was almost late for the read, but I got him there in time.

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enz

November 27, 2012 at 3:43 PM

greedy greedy greedy!!! jomo. you can't 'chup'' everyone! :):)

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jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Define "everyone."

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Enz

November 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Sjk, Eric, YESH . Rain and now Kim ji hoon. So many already. But ok, I concede, it's not everyone

mary

November 27, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Everyone mine-able? :D

jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 9:19 PM

@enz
No SJK, because he belongs to the world, no, universe.
No Rain, because I am not stupid and Joanne will kill me.
birdscount has a 3 year and 3 mo claim on KJH, the unshaven one, so I will keep YESH! but don't tell Koala, and everything will be just fine...

Or should I pick JIW?....hmmmm.....

Enz

November 27, 2012 at 10:03 PM

I chup chup Eric then! You didn't mention him!! No going back on that now !

jomo143

November 28, 2012 at 4:23 AM

You have Eric fair and square!

But what is "chup"?

Enz

November 28, 2012 at 4:54 AM

YAY! for me having eric

Chup is the Malay and hokkien version of MINE-ing. Pronounced like a very short choop and not like cup, with a 'h'.. Sorry if am not very clear.. It's just a childish way to say, MINE in Malay and hokkien is all. :)

jomo143

November 28, 2012 at 8:22 AM

@enz
Is that what the seagulls say in "Finding Nemo"?

Bengbeng

November 28, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Hello, sorry for a stupid question but who is YESH? I'm sure i know him but i can't seem to place the initial =) thanks!

jomo143

November 28, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Yoo Effing Seung Ho!
YESH!

Enz

November 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Don't look at me like I'm an alien but I haven't watched finding nemo :p. so I don't know

It's like oop but add a ch as in chair... Yes yes. That's how you say chup chup

Bengbeng

November 29, 2012 at 2:44 AM

hahaha, thanks Jomo! =)

phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 10:57 AM

oh i was with him too :) lol

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Doonala

November 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM

and he still looks hot!

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phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

yup he's on fire! :) 911 emergency

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sartorius

November 27, 2012 at 12:03 PM

thats not a bad look on him...hell he can rock any look....UGH he just oozes sexiness!!! *turns into a puddle of goo*

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birdscout

November 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

@jomo lol:)

UNSHAVEN Kim Jim-hoon...yummmmm

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jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM

*sigh*

It doesn't work for everyone, but it sure does for him.

Do you think he started it to look older?

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birdscout

November 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM

No, I think he was with a certain jomo (even though he was previously "MINE!'d" by yours truly) and didn't have time to shave ;)

jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM

He spoke very highly of you.
He just SLEPT next to me, we didn't DO anything.
His is YOURS, afterall. :)

trotwood

November 28, 2012 at 12:44 AM

Oh, Jomo. You are trying to convinve us all that he "just slept" (nudge, nudge, wink wink)? Really? Then why does he look like that? People do not look like that after a good night's sleep. But if that's your story . . .

WOW. It really should not be legal that he can look that good just rolling out of bed and clothed.

Enz

November 27, 2012 at 4:38 PM

It's that bed head that makes him look very sexy.. Rumpled and grumpy looking. Don't know his works but he is cute.. But YOURS! I saw your 'MINE' from ms koala's by :)

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Aneleh

November 27, 2012 at 1:01 PM

I hope that's the look he'll be working with in the drama.

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cheekbones

November 27, 2012 at 9:24 PM

That's my thinking. Is that the way Park Shin-hye gonna see him through her binoculars ? Waking up in late mornings ? No wonder ....... :D

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phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM

i hope so too! he looks good any way he chooses!

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birdscout

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Notice how other people are wearing sweaters, hats, coats? But KJH is SO HOT that he's only got a short-sleeved T-shirt on ;)

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ladida

November 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM

LOLLLLL. The comments for this show are gonna be ridiculous and awesome!

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phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 11:01 AM

yup i noticed that too but with KJH looks, he doesn't have to worry about a thing! he's just a natural beauty if u will & no additives, nothing done on his face! that's 100% natural i call it! his lips, eyes are more than enuf to mesmerize me/us!

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6 Nilechoclat

November 27, 2012 at 10:33 AM

So beautiful park shin hye :D

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7 chichiri

November 27, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Eeeeee! I'll take my Kim Ji-hoon looking like that everyday, please - like he just rolled out of bed. Er, OUR bed.

He, and Kim Kang-woo, give me tingles in a silly place.

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sartorius

November 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM

agree!!!!! x infinity!!

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phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 11:03 AM

lol u made me laugh such a cute comment but u may be wrong OUR bed (too) hahaha he's just a hawtie!

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8 cg

November 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

really excited about this show :D

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9 cg

November 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

really excited about this show :D

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10 KZ

November 27, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Can't wait to watch. Should be a good one.

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11 Maris

November 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Thanks for the article! Helps pass the waiting period.
See what you mean regarding"rear window" . The feel would be totally different. No dark, sombre, creepy feel here from what I recall of the movie.
Binoculars definitely not needed :)

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12 Hui Ting

November 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Ahhh! I missed Yoon Shiyoon's face and his awesome acting.

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13 Mar

November 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Thanks for update on this show. A pleasant something to look forward to.

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14 FY Tapri

November 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM

funny though, it's supposed to be the first script reading but they read the 2nd episode not the first. Or is it just the way things happen in Kdrama backstage?

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really

November 27, 2012 at 11:57 AM

these pics were taken on the 21st before they started filming btw

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mary

November 27, 2012 at 5:52 PM

That's because Anthony forced the writer to make some last-minute changes to the 1st episode. :P

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kenz

November 28, 2012 at 1:00 AM

lol. ur funny

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15 really

November 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

This drama will be dead of me. I am checking every 5 mins too lol
Oh, sharing here is the pic that KJH just tweeted http://twitpic.com/bh08o7

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Laurita

November 27, 2012 at 12:01 PM

looks adorable :)

I've never saw any of Flower-series (did I miss much?) but I'm seriously waiting for this because of the heroine. And I long for fluffy romantic stories.

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Rashellshep

November 27, 2012 at 1:41 PM

I had to respond to this one....YES! Seriously both Flower Boy Raymun Shop and Shut Up Flower Boy Band are excellent dramas. You won't be sorry for taking the time to watch both of them.

I can't wait for this one. I know it's been said already, but damn Kim Jim Hoon looks sooooo hot all scruffy with that just tumbled out of bed look. No wonder Shin Hye spends her time looking at him. I'd get the binos out for a peak at that too!

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Laurita

November 29, 2012 at 11:56 AM

I tried to start Flower Boy Ramen Shop when it was airing but something seemed off (was it noona romance perhaps?) Well, but when I'll get more time, I am seriously considering to try one more time :).

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sartorius

November 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

i really wanna join twitter for this guy...he's just too hot!!!!!!!!

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16 pogo 🍉

November 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM

I can't wait for this - I adore Park Shin-hye (how could I not, after You're Beautiful?) and the Flower Boy shows, so her being the lead of one is pure squee explosion. January should just get here already!

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17 apple

November 27, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Are we there yet?!!!

Ahhhh I am so excited! I am rooting for the Park Shin hye and Kim Ji hoon pairing.

How are the chances?!

Anyway, I hope for many laughs and romance.

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18 nomu nomu nomu

November 27, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Yep, also excited about January 7. I actually like that the heroine is not just surrounded by a gaggle of flower boys. So far, we know there is at least three main female characters in this drama. Also, I have to say, when I think of the previous two installment, it was the story that was the main draw for me. I've dump plenty of drama's with all pretty and no substance. The Flower Boy series is GOOD. Give it a try, if you haven't yet, people. :-)

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19 amberscube

November 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Let the excitement begin...

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20 cruthy333

November 27, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Squee!!! So excited!
And can Shin Hye NOT cut her hair? Please?

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21 fab

November 27, 2012 at 12:16 PM

TvN is making the good stuff... Patiently waiting for new year, yunno one(or 5) drama at a time.

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22 nutella

November 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

So excited for this drama.. This has got to be one of my most favourite casts ever... I don't feel anyone is miscast or anything~

On a sidenote, I feel like the drama/anime gods are finally listening to me, since most of my mangas/webtoons are now coming to tv as either animes or dramas~

If anyone wants to read the webtoon, it's here http://cartoon.media.daum.net/webtoon/view/peekinghim (main page) and the first comic (the author calls 'em episodes.. so perfect~) http://cartoon.media.daum.net/webtoon/viewer/12035 is here ^u^

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canxi

November 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Thanks Nutella! I'm gonna share the link too :)

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Y.

November 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM

I've just read until chapter 8, and if I had any doubts whether to watch it (which I hadn't, because 1. It's from tvN! 2. It's from the 'Oh boy' series and 3. That cast~), I would have totally changed my mind. It's so funny, and I'm really liking the main character xD

And... hopefully we'll be getting that same first encounter with PSH and YSY. I mean, the 'he's only wearing boxes' one :D

Thank you for sharing the links ^^

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yammy

November 29, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Thanks, Nutella. I finished the webtoon (in less than a day, i know >.<) Webtoon is really good. If they keep the characters same, Jang Geun Suk would have been very good for the main lead. The character's personality is exactly like JGS's, I was actually picturing JGS's face while reading the webtoon. I feel like the character is something YSY hasn't done before (granted, I only watched him in Baker King). Hope he does the wacky character of "Enrique Kim" the justice.

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yammy

November 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM

*" Erinque Geum" woops.

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23 kewbie

November 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM

From Kim Ji Hoon's twitter. Promo photos!

http://t.co/huumieJZ

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mellowyel

November 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Kim Jihoon has a twitter???? This is relevant to my interests. Also, adorable promo photo!

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phjfever

November 29, 2012 at 11:06 AM

yes he's got a twitter so follow him there pls & also cyworld plus join us on his soompi page too & oogle at his yummy photos!

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24 crazedlu

November 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Guh! Second lead sizzle! Soooo looking forward to this.

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25 jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

OK writers, let's make sure this second lead is not wimpy. He doesn't seem to be from what I have seen and read, but I am comparing him to Pillar in FBRS.

I am looking forward to as many girl up against the wall scenes as there were in FBRS, too. I don't know why but that just gets to me right there.

I am looking forward to our main girl giving as good as she gets, too, like Eun bi, right? And no wide-eyed slow-mo reactions to kisses.

No planks!

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nomu nomu nomu

November 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

lol, now you have me worrying a tiny bit about Park Shin-hye. I'm trying to remember if there was any role she ever did that was... well, like you described in your last paragraph.
But since it's cable (hint hint Shin-hye ;) )

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Almontel

November 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM

You got my vote...hopefully the kisses will be sizzlin' hot since it'll be airing at 11pm and by a cable channel, so it's not for the young 'uns...

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jomo143

November 27, 2012 at 4:25 PM

That timeslot is really really good news.

The kisses don't have to be all gross and, you know, gross, like some in INR, but hot, please.

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owl

November 27, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Yeah, Pillar fro FBRS - some big hot shoes to fill. Also love the Eye Candy from SUFBB - the benchmark is high fof FBND. Not to mention F4. But, as GF notes, the "heroine will be surrounded by a pretty gaggle of flower boys everywhere she turns, which is just the way we like it." (me gazing dreamily, feet up on the desk, twirling my hair, *sigh*) canna wait!

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mary

November 27, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Shin-hye probably got tired of taking major network roles where she's forced to stand still and "endure" the kissing... so she signed up for a tvN drama to get a proper kiss.

And, well, if QIHM's director's cut is any indication: http://joonni.com/2012/09/24/the-hot-and-steamy-ending-of-queen-in-hyuns-man-directors-cut/

Girl made the right choice.