Age of Feeling loses timeslot to Pretty Man

101 September 16, 2013December 19, 2013

by javabeans

javabeans: Annnnnnd another Kim Hyun-joong drama bites the dust? Okay, so Age of Feeling hasn’t been cancelled-cancelled, but… it’s no longer in the running for a timeslot anytime this year.

girlfriday: I’d call that cancelled.

javabeans: KBS, on the other hand, calls it “It’s not cancelled we SWEAR, it’s just postponed, for, um, reasons, and it’ll air next year sometime, probably, we promise.”

girlfriday: It seems that the production is running into scheduling difficulties with its overseas shoots and had to request a delay, according to KBS. (The drama is set in the 1930s and will go from Korea to China to Japan, requiring lots of filming abroad. It also stars Kim So-eun, Im Soo-hyang, Han Jung-soo, Kim Sung-oh, and Jo Dong-hyuk.)

javabeans: All these stories are from KBS’s standpoint (of insisting they’re not cancelling the show, honest), which coincides with the flood of stories out now about the drama that usurped its spot, Jang Geun-seok’s Pretty Man. (More on that in the next post. Just give us, like, 15 minutes.)

girlfriday: Basically, nobody wants to say that KBS ditched Age of Feeling for Pretty Man but…

javabeans: It really just sounds like a desperate plea for your dorky second best friend not to hate you when you stand them up to go to your popular first best friend’s birthday party, which No. 2 wasn’t invited to, and you feel really bad about it, but like, you just can’t be in two places at once, you know.

girlfriday: To make up for it, KBS has announced that Age of Feeling will air AFTER Pretty Man.

javabeans: Omg I’m cracking up so hard at that. That is so much betterworse.

girlfriday: Classic example of the saying, giving you the illness and then giving you the medicine.

javabeans: Which is kind of like bitchslapping you and then apologizing for it, right? In any case, there is a crapload of scrambling going on at KBS right now, which has changed its story three times since we began writing this post. (Seriously.) Maybe you should have thought this out before you released five dozen contradictory press releases?

girlfriday: Sometimes the media fans flames where there are none, and sometimes KBS just shoots itself in the foot with its own flamethrower.

javabeans: So currently, KBS’s line is that Pretty Man airs in November, pushing back Age of Feeling to January.

girlfriday: This is the Wednesday-Thursday slot following Secret, which will compete with Heirs for at least a few weeks.

javabeans: Mmm, Lee Min-ho, Jang Geun-seok, and Kim Hyun-joong…. wait what were we talking about again?

girlfriday: On the upside, no matter who gets the timeslot, it’ll be pretty.

Via Newsen, E News 24, TV Report

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1 Annie

September 16, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Well, they keep casting people for Age of Feeling so I'll stick with 'not canceled, just postponed'. But if I had my way, of Kim Hyun Joong or Jang Geun Seok, I'd choose: NEITHER.

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bgr

September 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

i so totally agree! i'd choose neither as well.

p/s: have you seen any of Kim Hyun Joong's latest music videos? They kinda remind me of Justin Bieber's. It's kinda like an older, jaded version of JB. Not good... He may be good looking but his transition is kinda nowhere at the moment.

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Mama J

September 17, 2013 at 3:07 AM

The videos are weird but the music is catchy.

*runs off singing I'm a gen-gen-gen-gentleman*

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Emma

September 18, 2013 at 5:24 PM

I saw still of him from a variety show, Cool Kidz, I think and he was looking old, not at all like the pretty flower boy I think of. In fact, I had to double check it was even him. I was amazed.

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phenny

October 13, 2013 at 7:11 PM

yes, ur right. Wasn't able to recognize him. a Far cry from his pretty boy image in Boys Over Flowers days. He's NOT that pretty pala after all. Have seen Jang Geun Suk with less make-up or probably Not at all in one of the variety shows in KBS which featured him. He's kinda perfectionist when it comes to his concerts. I love the guy! His attitude of I-don't -care-what - i-wear and how-i-look! He's just being TRUE to himself. More power Jang Geun Suk!!!!

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pogo 🍉

September 17, 2013 at 4:53 AM

At least Jang Geun-seok can act, though. Even if his drama choices of the last three years have always involved him playing Taekyung Redux.

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zee

September 17, 2013 at 8:45 AM

for me..not really..his acting doesn't do anything for me either, when he was taekyung i thought he's just playing a little more drama-ish kind of himself,so...not much acting...(just personal opinion)

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2 Xxvxx

September 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

I choose neither too.

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Kris

September 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM

I choose So Ji Sub, lol! These flowerboys just don't do it for me.

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Annie

September 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

Word.

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fionnula

September 17, 2013 at 6:38 AM

Lol. I feel as if we're in church. "Word!"

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pogo 🍉

September 17, 2013 at 4:55 AM

I love all the So Ji-sub love here, I've always known he's hot but Master's Sun woke me up to his appeal with a vengeance :D

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teepon

September 18, 2013 at 6:24 AM

Right? There were always people saying So Ji Sub was good looking and whatnot and I've always tended to agree but I didn't really care much for his dramas so he kind of flew under the radar for me...until Master's Sun that is. Whooo, is that man alluring in that drama :D Annnnd I have a massive girl crush on Gong Hyo Jin's Tae Gong Shil as well, so the two of them together makes me an extremely happy little viewer.

As for the Jang Geun Suk vs. Kim Hyun Joong prettiness discussion. I can admit there is SOME level of pretty regarding the two, just not MY type of pretty.

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Sophia

September 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM

If it has to be a pretty boy, I'd probably pick Yoon Si Yoon or Lee Jong Suk. Too bad Song Joong Ki's not available.

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PonderWoman

September 16, 2013 at 10:27 PM

I agree on SJK. I miss my Yeorim candy.

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Dbsklove

September 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM

LOL YEORIM CANDY (Y)

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MEalways

September 16, 2013 at 11:38 PM

Wait, wait...
We still have Lee Hyun Woo, right?
I remember watched him in Age of Incarnation, and he got compliments on how talented and humble he was.

I want him instead either of these two, but... he's too young? Together with another pretty boys: Kim Soo Hyun and Park Ki Woong, they hit success with (at least for viewers) 4 millions -> is that correct?

If they come together in a drama, LHW, KSH, PKW + Joo Won, it would be complete. They could do strong acts. Oh, who should be the writer? I don't want to end up like Full House 2, the most terrible sequel ever.

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lolz

September 17, 2013 at 7:25 PM

7 million. :) i love that movie. KSH+LHW <3

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pogo 🍉

September 17, 2013 at 4:48 AM

I'd happily take Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Jun-ki, since they're proper manly smoking-hot men now. (or Kim Woo-bin, if we must remain within the current gen of flower boys)

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krikkrik

September 17, 2013 at 7:33 AM

true enough. it would be great if SJK available but he's not and i would prefer if they cast other actor than these two. yoon si yoon pls :D

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3 tonbotomoe

September 16, 2013 at 8:34 PM

But Age of Feeling already has A LOT of its cast lined up tho while I haven't seen a peep about Pretty Man besides Jang Geun Suk and rumors of a couple of leading ladies.

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zoe

September 16, 2013 at 11:03 PM

So KHJ confirmed fr this show? I thought he was still jst considering the drama not confirmed it yet. Nw he will not to do it I guess.

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dramaramathon

September 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

i think he hasnt confirmed things yet.

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4 mj

September 16, 2013 at 8:35 PM

kim hyun joong just cant get a show to stick that poor boy hopefully this one doesn't get cancelled also cause even if his acting sucks he sure is purrrttyyy to look at for 20 hrs

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5 Ashley

September 16, 2013 at 8:39 PM

I want more of So Ji Sub too!

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6 jhu

September 16, 2013 at 8:40 PM

'More on that in the next post. Just give us, like, 15 minutes.'

You guys are so cute.

I lurve the JB/GF newsbusting duo!

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anaht

September 16, 2013 at 10:38 PM

ditto!

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7 bibapr57

September 16, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Lord give me strength to deal with KBS.. people, get you r crap together and then release the stories. apart from that, I have to say that I love both boys, one because of how he acts and the other one because he's pretty (I'm guessing everyone can guess who is who here) but how can you move a show that's been casting and realizing posts all over for one that's barely been mentioned (or at least I haven't heard it mentioned a lot) IDK what KBS what thinking but hopefully in the end, the best will happen to both shows. Here's hoping to a good pretty boy line up!

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8 taegyo

September 16, 2013 at 8:44 PM

hasn't age of feeling kinda been in production hell for a while, though? or does that impression mostly come from the fact that they've changed lead actors a few times?

anyway, international shoots are expensive and tricky – I'm not surprised that this is turning out to be a difficult drama to produce. I'm still interested in the basic concept though, so if it's ever on air, I'll watch it.

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9 Sophia

September 16, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Good, I won't have to sit through another Kim Hyun Joong drama...not that I was gonna in the first place. At least we won't have to hear about it.

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10 kumi

September 16, 2013 at 8:57 PM

'Another one bites the dust' ... :)

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11 tanya

September 16, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Is Jang Guen Seok going to do a drama that will show his acting talent? I mean the guy can actually act.

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zsa

September 16, 2013 at 10:55 PM

I agree...people are now too focused on his uhm I'm not sure face(pretty?) or singing(really?) talents...when his forte I think is really acting...with the right script...I'm kinda losing interest in him....the interest suffered a lot right after My Pet and Love Rain...so I'm not sure I'll be interested enough for this one...but I'll give it a try if there's nothing else good to watch...for old times' sake?

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zandria

September 18, 2013 at 1:00 AM

I think Korea keeps missing out on a lot of things with Jang guen seok because they set their minds against him some time ago for reasons Ive never understood. The kid is very talented and that lovely low voice when he speaks. He has a natural one-liner ability when he talks that would be great on variety shows. Like I said Korea doesnt know what its missing.

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kristin_ez

September 18, 2013 at 1:37 AM

Agree. :)

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Melinda

November 26, 2013 at 4:16 AM

I agree. JKS is truly an extremely talented young man. He has great vocals, extraordinary actor and an upcoming great producer. I also do not understand why Korea has shown less than love for him. But, on the other hand, Japan has embraced him, he's been very successful there. I highly recommend Budapest Diary. A short film he collaborated in the script and production. It's a beautiful journey to take with him. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x11bzg1_bdeng_travel#.Ucze2Ts3sfU

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12 Dramafan

September 16, 2013 at 9:06 PM

KBS the flip flopper. No wonder all their drama has low ratings.

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Yaddari

September 16, 2013 at 9:21 PM

atleast they still has daily dramas and weekend drama that always did well...
for weekdays drama, Moon Chae Won will come to safe them every years...

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alisa

September 17, 2013 at 2:30 AM

And Joo Won.

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messi

September 16, 2013 at 11:14 PM

Good Doctor is on KBS with 20% ratings.

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13 kDkiddo

September 16, 2013 at 9:19 PM

Poor oppa ! He has some curse ! Lool

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dramaramathon

September 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM

you certainly have it.

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14 Abbie

September 16, 2013 at 9:24 PM

This is sad because I love Kim Hyun-joong, but I also like Jang Geun-seok. But I'll be watching Heirs before any of this, because Lee Min-ho is way better. Although I enjoy all three of these guys.

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15 Chrissie

September 16, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Lol The other show has like 2 people cast while this one has 100, but still get shelved. I wonder how many of them will stick around.

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16 Nessa🌹

September 16, 2013 at 10:03 PM

I'm wondering if this situation would have happened if Kwon Sang Woo (or any of the other stars that were previously "considering" roles for this drama) was actually casted for Age Of Feeling..... Or maybe KBS is just a hot mess.... Well, maybe not so hot anymore after pissing off many drama land fans

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17 Trina

September 16, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Hrmm... A pretty boy who can act or a pretty boy who can't act. Neither for me.

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18 eny

September 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM

I think it's just for rating competition in wed-thurs drama

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Dramafan

September 17, 2013 at 12:02 AM

For rating only, but JGS dramas Mary stayed out all night and Love Rain both have low ratings. What happen to MBC ? They don't want JGS.

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kristin_ez

September 17, 2013 at 3:37 AM

Lots of KBS weekdays primetime dramas didn't do well in the ratings this 2013. With Jang Geun Suk drama low or high rating -- money wise KBS will not loose, coz I'm sure this is another hit drama abroad (hallyu).

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19 lily

September 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Kim Hyun Joong can't act for shit but AOF sounds SO much more interesting than Pretty Man. You know the latter will just be Jang Geun Suk looking for ways to look like a fucking weirdo. I'm so over him as an actor.

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Sophia

September 16, 2013 at 10:50 PM

Same here. Too much guyliner in every single role, plus the weird hair.

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20 greenpurplestar

September 16, 2013 at 10:44 PM

City Conquest was said to have "international location sites" too...would there be any difference? I couldn't help but think the drama might be too ambitious, for the other actors who were previously offered the role to accept it. There must be some other reason why they rejected this drama, doubts included.

I just hope some KHJ fans won't blame JGS's drama for this. Regardless of his acting, I'd like HJ to have another major solo drama again, something that wouldn't just bank on his looks/appearance, but another drama good enough to put on his resume. He doesn't have to be the main lead of a "grand"drama that has several location sites or whatever -- a significant role in a relatively challenging drama would be nice.

JGS -- I think he's a good actor, with or without ratings.

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21 Fishy

September 16, 2013 at 11:13 PM

Gimme Heirs and moar So Ji Sub romantic comedies, that's all the pretty I need to last me a lifetime. I wasn't really excited for any drama with KHJ but I heard Kim So Eun was in it and that got me excited since I love her from Boys Over Flowers. May I see the day that she can be lead with the other F4 member.. Kim Bum for a romantic comedy?

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SD

September 17, 2013 at 5:45 AM

If Kim So Eun reunited with Kim Bum in a production, I would be the happiest fan girl alive. :) However, I think it may take a while since Kim Bum's military enlistment is just around the corner. That doesn't keep me from praying that drama gods will grant our wish though. ;)

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Fishy

September 17, 2013 at 12:35 PM

SoEulmates<3 I hope 2014 would be a good year for Kim Bum to make one last drama before enlisting. He's only 24 so he still has some time right? Unless he's planning to do it earlier?

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SD

September 17, 2013 at 3:28 PM

He did mention in a recent interview that he's planning to enlist real soon. :( It seems that`Goddess of Fire will be his last project before he goes. On the bright side, the earlier he enlists, the sooner he''ll return. At least he'll only be 26 when he comes back. A lot of opportunities will come his way. :)

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22 Mystisith

September 16, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Bumpy road for this drama. It looks to me that if it's an ambitious/expensive project, KBS has always a hard time managing it (CQ, IRIS2, and now AOF).
Also, AOF airing against Heirs? Oulalala...

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23 ilikemangos

September 17, 2013 at 12:17 AM

lol. i couldn't really care less about kim hyun joong's acting but it kinda sucks how wherever he goes bad luck follows. In k-dramas, that is.

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mimi

September 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM

says who?you?...The CQ was cancelled due to the heads and not about the actor, the production was big but the company that supports it was new to the industry. You could say there has been monopoly in it. If they released it it wouldve sold big time if not in korea then definitely the rest of the world. Its already been proven in everything he was in may it be drama or music. So for your ignorance *major facepalm. Look your ass is jealous of your mouth.mwahahaha

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kasmar

September 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM

@ mimi... if that was the case, they wouldn't have cancelled it. If they would have made huge profits like you say, it doesn't make sense to cancel something you can make profits from.

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24 Monstermom

September 17, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Heh, this kind of news always makes me imagine Anthony Kim running around frantically in the background, trying to patch new deals... ;-)

(I have entirely chosen to forget the whole blind/radio/failure thing, because that was ridiculous and clearly the opposite of the character and the show, so as far as I'm concerned he's still actively making horrible decisions for the sake of drama.)

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Lizzy4e

September 17, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Yes yes yes! I will buy into your delusionary re-write!

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~Feather~

September 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Me too! That is the ending I chose to have instead of the one given to us!

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25 cimori

September 17, 2013 at 1:06 AM

Kim Hyun-joong is unlucky man of 2013. he has no luck for this year. first is his drama cancelled, a drama which kim seung woo will be his daddy, it got cancel becoz politic thing (i forgot the name for that drama)

second, his variety show (barefoot friend) has a lowest rating on korea and did not has any concept at all, BFF is a totally an ugly variety show for 2013

and now his new drama, age of feeling loses timeslot. ckckckck

poor KHJ, it will be a sad journey for him on 2013.

nothing works for him right now.