Grandpas spin-off named Noonas Over Flowers: Seung-gi-ya, Run Away

50 October 30, 2013October 29, 2013

Grandpas spin-off named Noonas Over Flowers: Seung-gi-ya, Run Away

by javabeans

Okay, the second part isn’t an official subtitle, but it IS the running joke among the production crew, who according to Na PD refers to “Seung-gi-ya, Run Away” as a tongue-in-cheek name for Noonas Over Flowers, the follow-up to tvN’s hit travel variety series Grandpas Over Flowers. Hee. It’s nice to know we’re all simpatico on this one, because that’s pretty much what WE all thought when the show was announced, wasn’t it?

Na PD explained that they’d tossed around other potential titles using “grandmas” or “mothers,” but felt “noonas” was a more comfortable, fitting term. And it so, so is — it’s more appropriate given that Lee Mi-yeon (42) and Kim Hee-ae (46) are too young to be grandmas, and adds a dash of cheeky fun for the older actresses, Kim Ja-ok (62) and Yoon Yeo-jung (66).

Na PD described feeling some nerves about going on a ten-day-long trip to Croatia with the noona crew, admitting that he hasn’t actually worked with a lot of actresses before. Which is one of those facts that is totally surprising until you think back to his his variety history (much of it being the yeaaaars he spent working on 1 Night 2 Days). “This is the first time I’m working with a female cast for this long a period,” he added. “I generally can feel how to approach male cast members, but this is completely different. To be honest I’m a little scared about how I should do things.”

To which I say, muahaha. After all the discomfort and suffering he heaps on his casts, it’s about time the shoe was on the other foot, isn’t it? And if 1N2D’s Actress Special was any indication of how terribly (by which I mean awesomely) awkward and fidgety he gets around actresses, this should be entertaining.

On the other hand, Na PD also said, “You will be able to find the fun in watching Lee Seung-gi’s flustered reactions to the noonas’ emotions that he cannot understand.” Double muahaha. The photo up top shows the cast of both Grandpas and Noonas, and doesn’t Seung-gi just look like he’s pretending he’s not there? (If I can’t see them, they can’t see me…)

Noonas Over Flowers will be leaving for Croatia on October 31, and the show will premiere in mid- to late November.

Via Osen, Dispatch, Newsen

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1 ML

October 30, 2013 at 9:18 AM

And let the fun/happy torture of new luggage boy begin lol

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2 Minimeme

October 30, 2013 at 9:19 AM

Yeah.. I can totally relate to the "if I can't see them, they an't see me"

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ys

October 30, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Oh hello, I think many of us have you to thank for subbing this show. Thanks very much for your time and effort. ^^

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hanhan

October 30, 2013 at 7:33 PM

thanks for recapping this amazing show!!! i enjoyed your sub very much

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Minimeme

October 31, 2013 at 12:45 AM

Omg, I'm sorry guys, but I'm not the minimeme that translated the show. I just realised that we have the same name.. >_< should've changed to another name, i guess..

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3 Rashell

October 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

I can't wait!!! This is going to be awesome. Let the pain for the new luggage boy/porter begin. And an added dose of awkward/uncomfortable Na PD is just icing on this fabulous variety cake!!

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4 Saima

October 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Now Seung-gi and Na PD can be scared TOGETHER! Bromance, ftw! SO excited...

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5 Dorotka

October 30, 2013 at 9:24 AM

I think they should rename it "Noonas over THE flower" ;--)

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Bownie!

October 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM

Oh gosh, you are totally apt! The noonas are over THE FLOWER.

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Arhazivory

October 30, 2013 at 6:40 PM

LOL. I'm in agreement with this suggestion.

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6 moondust

October 30, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Seung Gi ya, run to me (instead)! Lol.

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7 Kristy

October 30, 2013 at 9:46 AM

this is going to be fantastic .................

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8 snow_white

October 30, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Oh that picture has three actors from The King 2 Hearts...wow :)

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Shadow-chan

October 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Kehe, my first thought as well.
Doesn't Seung-gi need a bodyguard? *cough cough cough*

I'm so looking forward to this, can't wait!

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Rovi

October 30, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Oh yeah~! Good observation skills. :) The only thing missing is Empress Ki. XD

The Crown Prince-turned-King (Seung-gi), the Queen Mother (Yoon Yeo-jeong), & Honest-Bot's Dad (Sun-jae).

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9 DayDreamer

October 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Yay!! This looks so exciting and fun! I can't wait till you girls recap it....my crush on Na PD grows, hee.

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10 topper

October 30, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Yoon Yeo-jung looking like a boss in the photo. Haha.

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crashbabe

October 31, 2013 at 4:27 AM

HAHAHAHA i second that...Gonna soooo lurveee this show!

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11 lemondoodle

October 30, 2013 at 10:06 AM

K2H reunion!

Somehow I think NA PD and Seunggi might end up being equally awkward. Should be fun to watch. :D

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Fruitplus

October 30, 2013 at 7:01 PM

Oh, yes! The Bromance! Na PD and Seunggi Ah!

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12 Abbie

October 30, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Now that there is a title, I can honestly say I'm feeling more comfortable about the show. It sounds funny and cute. But mostly funny. Looking forward to it!

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13 Skebat

October 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM

I am looking forward to see some bonding between Seunggi and Na PD due to shared awkwardness. But knowing Na PD, the more miserable he gets the more he'll try to take it out on Seunggi...

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14 Me

October 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM

hehehe..can't wait...buy I hope someone can pick it up and sub this show...I've been requesting in the subbing community to sub this also...but then again, we can always rely on javaB and girlF recap to entertain us..keke..their antics has been very entertaining for me...;)

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Mandy

October 30, 2013 at 11:58 AM

I definitely think you shouldn't worry about subbed videos :) The Airens (pretty sure that's how it's spelled) would take care of it within a day or even a few hours I think. SG has so many dedicated fans so this one I'm sure would get subbed as soon as it's uploaded :)

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15 Mandy

October 30, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Gah loving all the news regarding this. It's gonna be so much fun but I'm tired of saying I can't wait so I won't say it this time :P

Lmao on the idea of Na PD getting awkward. Maybe Seung gi and his can share awkward looks and have secret how-to-deal-with-awkward-situations conversations? Or maybe he'll just throw Seung gi in the lions den to deal with it himself. Which would be more like him.

SG definitely looks like he's trying to pretend his presence is ghost like lol. And did anyone notice the note book and pencil case?!? Lmfao if that is seung gi's I might fly there and pinch his cheeks cz that's just so cute.

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16 kdramapedia

October 30, 2013 at 12:43 PM

omg omg omg I can't wait!!!!!

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17 risa

October 30, 2013 at 1:28 PM

I have anticipatory glee!

That pic makes me wonder what it'd be like if the two casts took a trip together (as well as what's the dealio with Lee Soon Jae's hair)?

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Rovi

October 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Maybe that's how Lee Soon-jae's hair is if it's not usually permed with his drama-/movie-role...

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18 Mia

October 30, 2013 at 1:35 PM

hahaha super excited for this one :D

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19 cd

October 30, 2013 at 2:15 PM

I'm super excited. Yay.
Na PD, you have to be careful. Queen Dowager is there. She can hit you like she hit Bong Gu if you make her son suffering. Lol.

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20 Ranaya

October 30, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Yesss... This really suits my November! Really can't wait..

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21 jademwong

October 30, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Looking forward to this!

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22 AnnMichelle

October 30, 2013 at 5:27 PM

Well, well, we will see...

Let's not forget Seung Gi has a female boss and a female teacher, and I don't know how many female staff whom he works with day in and day out. Not to mention all those adoring/crazy/emotional/hysterical female fans greeting him every step of the way.

He's probably still gathering intel...before he decides to take charge or submit.

Either way, this is going to be so goooood!

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23 Noelle

October 30, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Dude what I wouldn't give to being sitting at an adjacent table or like standing in ear shot of that whole room. Gold people, flipping gold!

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24 emaan

October 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

King Lee Jae ha and his queen mother reuniting :)

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25 Mawiie

October 30, 2013 at 6:15 PM

I don't have a single word (from the 3 languages that I speak) that can do justice to the excitement I'm feeling right now... so I'll just faint *falls unconscious*

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26 sweetspring

October 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM

awesomeness!!! I've been on a 1N2D good ole' days when the whole gang were together (Seung Gi, Na PD, MC Mong Kim C, Ji Won, Ho Dong, Su Guen & the big fluffy dog) withdrawal for oh? 3 years already so any semblance of those variety gold days is a reason to do a little dance & cheer. Plus I luv puppy. Alot.
Anticipating adorbs puppy in a foreign land with sunbaes who are all women while being filmed & ordered around by evil genius hyung will make up for all those empty variety gold years...

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27 Lilly

October 30, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Shopping and chocolate. What is so hard for males to understand about that? Guys are the ones so hard to please.

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28 Gidget

October 30, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Actually, LSG and the noonas should form an alliance to turn the working title into: "Na PD...run away!"

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29 kyl

October 30, 2013 at 8:19 PM

I wish it would air already :( Been anticipating since forever it seems. Maybe I should dial down the excitement a bit :)

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30 mary

October 30, 2013 at 8:24 PM

I'm already laughing, and the show hasn't even started yet.

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31 anon

October 30, 2013 at 11:01 PM

hhahhaaa anyone notice in a picture all grandpa's drinking soju and actresses wine :D

what a difference :)

Damn can't wait for the show.

I hope sombody will start subbing it.

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32 Osi

October 30, 2013 at 11:10 PM

I'm sooo excited. Can't wait to see the interaction between Seung Gi and his noonas. Just sing "Because You're My Woman" Seung Gi ya when you don't know what to do with them. Hehe.

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33 enkeys

October 30, 2013 at 11:55 PM

now i wish the grandma from 1n2d actress special (kim Sumi) is there with them. can't wait for this! been long since i watch seunggi on screen!

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34 gg

October 31, 2013 at 4:38 AM

oh yesss they are finally setting off today!! can't wait for mid/end nov!!!

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lemondoodle

October 31, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Yep. Just now. Of course the porter has the most luggage going by the pictures lol

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35 BeSS

October 31, 2013 at 6:43 AM

I am totally looking forward to NOF, just to see PD Na and LSG together ! Not so familiar with the noonas though.

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36 Kitzeekat

October 31, 2013 at 9:28 AM

I can’t wait to watch this show. Seunggiyah and the ladies are the best combination. I Hope after NOF ends he will do another variety show, maybe GOF :-) hee...