Kim Jung-hoon changes up his image with mystery film
by javabeans
Kim Jung-hoon (I Need Romance) has announced his next project, which puts him the lead role of a movie titled Wild Dogs. The project is the directorial debut feature for screenwriter Ha Won-jun, and features Kim Jung-hoon playing a reporter “who lives his life like a makjang.” I’m assuming that doesn’t mean he courts revenge and birth secrets left and right, but rather that he lives with wild excess. His character happens upon a village and starts digging up that village’s secrets.
Hm, sounds dark and mysterious. At least I hope it is, though there’s always the Chaw tactic of going for campy black comedy. Something tells me we’re looking at a more serious tone here, though. The film is hoping to be accepted at the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) later this year, which suggests that the so-called secrets involve some kind of genre/paranormal/fantasy element.
Kim says he was drawn to this role because it would expand his acting range and explore a different (more serious) image. Perhaps that’s why he’s reportedly busy taking acting lessons in preparation for shoots, which is something I really wish more actors would do. It’s not like you land your first gig and all of a sudden you no longer need practice! Good for him.
Wild Dogs will begin filming later this month and aims for a release in the latter half of the year. After shooting wraps on the film, Kim plans to head back to dramaland for his next series.
Via Osen
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1 Nilechoclat
February 9, 2013 at 12:56 PM
I miss him :D
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mariolawpanda
February 10, 2013 at 4:16 AM
I went and googled him and saw that he is already in his 30s. OMG. Look at that face.
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Nilechoclat
February 10, 2013 at 3:14 PM
yes he still handsome but I need to see him more :D
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2 Nicole
February 9, 2013 at 1:08 PM
He is so cute. Couldn't hate him in Witch Yoo-Hee (lmfao that drama...sigh) and still rooted for him in I Need Romance.
Although I would really like to brush his hair in that photo.
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a_diva
February 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM
yah! some stylist spent a good hour getting each gelled, primped, pumped, and spritzed lock in place for that photo and you'd ruin it in one fell swipe of a brush!?
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Ennayra
February 9, 2013 at 9:55 PM
lol. you're so considerate. ;-)
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3 Jess
February 9, 2013 at 2:53 PM
He's one of the few second-lead syndromes I've had (in Goong). Wishing his new film a great success!
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Mama J
February 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM
I didn't like him at all the first time around in Goong. Especially in the 1st half, with the orange hair. Second time around, I felt more sympathy for him but still never wanted him to beat out Shin.
Surprised myself by liking him a lot in I Need Romance, so I'm very hopeful for this!
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4 Jen
February 9, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Aww!!.. He's gorgeous as usual. I pray that his new film project will be a success. I am looking forward for more in the future :)
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Ennayra
February 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Same. I've only ever seen him in the second lead roles, but somehow I think he's so cute. Sometimes I watch the last episode of Witch Yoo-hee to laugh fondly at the ridiculousness, which wouldn't be the same without him. :-)
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5 Katie
February 9, 2013 at 3:36 PM
SO CUTE. I love him. I wish he was in more dramas. I Need Romance feels like ages ago and I like rom-coms.
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6 crazedlu
February 9, 2013 at 4:04 PM
i like him..
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7 marid
February 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Prince Yul!!!!! I think he will always be Prince Yul to me. I still haven't finished I need Romance, but I hate his character, I assume he redeems himself, since people still like him.
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8 gOober
February 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Wow, the description totally reminds me of the tv show Twin Peaks.
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Ennayra
February 9, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Ha! I was just watching the first episode of Twin Peaks on hulu so I could get all the references to it in that one Psych episode, lol. Crazy that it pops up in the kdrama world...
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9 A-M
February 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Hope its good! I've enjoyed him in everything I've seen him in. Something very endearing about him.
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10 snow_white
February 9, 2013 at 7:09 PM
I have only seen him in Goong, and wasn't much impressed (well, it's more because I didn't like his character there)....
May be I'll like him now.. :)
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11 Shima
February 9, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Yeah I'll never see him as anything other than the Second Male Lead I loved to hate in Goong. Sorry buddy.
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12 ar_arguably romantic
February 9, 2013 at 8:43 PM
this guy never ages! He must be in his 30s by now, but he still looks like a student!
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13 Elise
February 9, 2013 at 8:45 PM
He looks a lot like Simon D's long lost twin!
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meanrice
February 9, 2013 at 10:16 PM
This. I kept meaning to look up if they were related after watching Running Man. Uncanny!
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Mama J
February 11, 2013 at 3:59 AM
I always think he looks like GD's older brother.
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14 LL
February 10, 2013 at 4:11 AM
Is there anyone who didn't like him in Goong (I didn't) and who doesn't find him attractive (I don't) but liked him in I Need Romance? I have been thinking about watching it since people seem to like it so much, but historically this actor really does nothing for me.
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Mama J
February 11, 2013 at 4:04 AM
I did like him in I Need Romance and I didn't like him in Goong - although on a second viewing I have a bit more sympathy for his position, honestly, but not enough to sway me from my rabid love of Shin.
Anyway, in INR he definitely had my sympathies.
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LL
February 11, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Thanks!
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15 Starstruck.
February 10, 2013 at 6:21 AM
Prince Yul! He's such a baby face! ^^
I hope I'm not the only one who didn't hate him in Goong.
I mean, look at his adorable face! :P
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16 Lilian
February 10, 2013 at 8:38 AM
He did well in I Need Romance. That was the first time I saw him in a lead role and he had good chemistry with the female lead. hope he returns to dramaland soon too
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17 coby
February 11, 2013 at 8:52 AM
NICE!
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18 Quarki
February 13, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Oh it's the singer from UN! HAHHAH
That's where I know him from. He's so cute.
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19 sarah
May 13, 2013 at 5:17 PM
OMG I am so proud of you! Pls give him good projects I so looveee Prince Yul!!! <3
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20 sarah
May 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM
I love him so such when he played the role of Prince Yul in Goong.. He played it really well and I totally cried bcoz he deserved a better ending
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21 sarah
May 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM
How could anyone hate him in Goong??? I almost fell in love with that fictional character! A loving son, smiles to everyone, a smart guy, and knows how to love!
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