Eom Ki-joon suits up to battle The Virus
by javabeans
Please be cool, not cheesy. Please be cool, not cheesy. That’s basically going to be my incantation till the OCN’s upcoming thriller drama The Virus premieres. And based on these stills from the drama, I’m feeling optimistic — there’s a nicely stark vibe that hints at sci-fi apocalypse, which is appropriate given the killer virus on the rampage in the storyline.
The Virus centers around the team of scientists at the Center for Disease Control, who scramble to stop the spread of the disease, of whom Eom Ki-joon is the leader. As an aside: I love him in any situation, but wowsa does Eom Ki-joon make Hazmat look hot.
So, if time traveling was last year’s big trend in dramaland (and sports dramas before that, and fashion dramas before that), will the plague be this year’s? We’ve also got JTBC’s epidemic thriller End of the World on the books for spring, and I’ll be interested in seeing how they differ. And which plague will wreak more havoc. Let the medical apocalpyse begin!
The Virus also stars Lee Ki-woo (Standby), Hyun-woo (Pasta), Park Min-woo (Flower Boy Ramyun Shop), Lee So-jung (Dream), and Wonder Girl Yubin. Its first episode (of ten total) will air March 1 on OCN.
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1 May
February 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM
Wowza, looking amazing!
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2 trotwood
February 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM
I am SOOOO ready to watch this. Eom Ki-Joon is already my hero. and now . . . . I'm with you JB; how can he make that Hazmat suit look so good?
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Ruth
February 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
I was thinking the exact same thing.
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3 jomo143
February 13, 2013 at 3:30 PM
LOVE THIS CAST!
I love the terror behind the idea of good guys battling bad viruses.
It isn't like there is a possibility of biological redemption by the plague cells. We can wish them dead all we want! We don't have to pity their sad parentless upbringing, either.
Plus, what is scarier than the extermination of mankind?
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Kolpi
February 13, 2013 at 8:41 PM
THIS! almost made me spit my coffee all over the table. Hilarious!
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4 Mystisith
February 13, 2013 at 3:31 PM
This is going to be epic. Can't wait for this new OCN drama!
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5 canxi
February 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM
I saw the teasers for this and it looks like their may be one person linked to "the virus" and he's just walking around like it's no one's business!
Also digging Eom Ki Joon's mustache! From now on calling him EOMF Ki Joon. A different kind of Eom-force. Ahahaha~ But, anyway, very excited. The first couple stills remind me of I Am Legend but hopefully our hero won't be having awkward arguments with abandoned store mannequins this time around. o__o
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Rachel
February 17, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Haha have to agree with you on his moustache. That was what caught my eye hee!
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6 danna
February 13, 2013 at 3:54 PM
Eom Ki Joon DOES make hazmat look hot.....love the shot of him among all the tall buildings
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7 RockPaperScissors
February 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM
I wonder if the writers can work in a tango or two...
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8 Noelle
February 13, 2013 at 3:59 PM
It took me a moment to identify who it was in the pic. He looks so weird without glasses and with a stache! Also, I agree... He is totally rocking that Hazmat suit. Looking forward to this drama. I can do 10 easy.
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Rashell
February 13, 2013 at 4:21 PM
I thought the same thing. It took me a minute to recognize him without his glasses. He's so handsome either way.
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9 ss
February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Woahhhhh. Ahjushis are all getting hotter!!
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10 Kiara
February 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Cable rules.
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11 Eeefu
February 13, 2013 at 4:54 PM
first photo ... i just want to ruffle his hair a bit; ah those puppy eyes
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12 aznative
February 13, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Don't recall seeing Eom Ki-joon with facial hair before...it's a good look for him. Really enjoyed his acting in "Ghost" and I'm looking forward to this new project.
Thanks for the post.
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13 Arhazivory
February 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM
I'm dying to see this! I miss having an OCN fix.
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14 WM
February 13, 2013 at 5:54 PM
I'm really liking the shots here. Just like you said, nice and stark, not so much over the top cheese as barren fear. I'll be very interested to see this one. So...who do you think will be the first to whip out the Zombie Apocalypse? ;)
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15 Irish Law
February 13, 2013 at 6:05 PM
THE VIRUS' photo stills already look engaging! It reminds me of Steven Soderbergh's CONTAGION with Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet, I just hope they will stick to that smart kind of story with sort of intensity like The Walking Dead's.
Eom Ki-Joon is perfect for the role. I can't wait to watch.
Please streaming sites, provide link for us to watch online soon after its release!
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16 tapegunslinger
February 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM
I think this is the first time I'm seeing him without glasses. I'm gonna trust in OCN and their track record and believe that this show is gonna be pretty awesome.
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17 snow_white
February 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM
"I love him in any situation" exactly my thoughts :)
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18 Ennayra
February 13, 2013 at 7:03 PM
I never saw the hotness factor in Eom Ki-joon before, but now I'm there thanks to that first photo.
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Conny
February 14, 2013 at 8:18 AM
He's been on my hotness meter since I first laid eyes on him. There's just something about him... =D
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19 Orion
February 13, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Jo Hee Bong is a big plus for me. I just love the guy. Can't wait for this.
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20 ilikemangos
February 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Count me in on sci-fi apocalypse.
I'm really interested in how korea would expand on this genre and would really like to see a really well-done show made just for my apocalypse-lovin' cravings.
As long as it's not cheesy, i'm all up for it!
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21 asdjfkl
February 13, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Look! I just found the teaser for this drama.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7cv5CGLuaCU
he looks so cool :Q________
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22 kfangurl
February 13, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Eom Ki Joon!! Gosh, I love this guy!! He's so good in every role - he needs to play lead more often ^^
I'm no fan of apocalypse shows, but for him? I'm there :)
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23 Yon Yih
February 13, 2013 at 8:55 PM
now after this , i hope OCN can consider the OCN Avengers by combining all my lovely OCN Heroes in 1 drama - Vampire Prosecutor, TEN, Hero, The Virus and God's Quiz Dr Han then it'll be perfect!
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Mystisith
February 13, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Ohlala... Too much testosterone: My heart wouldn't take it. Also, a time travel would be necessary to bring back the male character of Hero. ;)
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trotwood
February 13, 2013 at 10:55 PM
As soon as I read OCN Avengers, I started to smile. WOW! that would be perfect. I would need to montior my blood pressure the enitre time, but it would be worth it. When you put them all together like that, it really does seem like they have a knack for really interesting (and smexy) heroes.
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24 queencircles
February 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM
I'm not used to seeing him without glasses!
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25 hjkomo
February 14, 2013 at 12:50 AM
mine. Mine! MINE!!!
Sorry...just had to blurt that out. ;)
Someone's going to have to keep me from jumping him on stage. :P
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