Im Seul-ong and Kim Seul-gi headline manhwa adaptation
by javabeans
Im Seul-ong (Mandate of Heaven) and Kim Seul-gi (Flower Boy Next Door) are headlining a new project together, and it’s an adaptation of a popular webtoon called Infinite Power.
On the bright side, I like both actors—he has really stepped it up as an idol-turned-actor and was warm and winning in Mandate of Heaven, and she has quickly made a name for herself as a hilarious young talent after Saturday Night Live Korea put her on the map. On the downside: It’s only going to be an “SNS drama,” which means it’ll be a shorter format distributed online. It has completed filming and will be released in six episodes.
The story of Infinite Power centers around a cast of young adults struggling to make it in the world. The original manhwa, written by Joo Ho-min and put out by Naver, features a cast of characters who set their sights on entering a large corporation—highly competitive and prestigious—and work to beef up their résumés, and resonated with its twenty- and thirtysomething readership. Not a surprise, given today’s tough job market, extreme competitiveness in the workplace, and general insecurity about the economy and the future. You’d think it might hit a little TOO close to home for many, but maybe it’s entertaining when it happens to someone else?
Producing the series is Apollo Pictures, which produced 2011’s SBS drama Sign; it is directed by PD Park Chan-yool of Insoon Is Pretty and Fermentation Family, and written by Tamra the Island’s Lee Jae-yoon.
The SNS drama will be launched in early November via social media outlets online, with two episodes released per week.
Via TV Report
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1 missDVM
October 3, 2013 at 2:15 PM
First?!
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boo
October 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM
grow up
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Rachel
October 3, 2013 at 3:27 PM
Where's the Report button when you need it.
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ChillyMilly
October 3, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Yeah, what happened to it?
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hawoojinruinedme
October 3, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Haha take it easy guys.
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Lord Byron
October 3, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Not surprised that it didn't last long.
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missDVM
October 3, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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Moonie
October 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM
HAHAHA this is hilarious. Feels like an award speech. *BOWING* Congrats on the honor.
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Belle
October 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM
meoww
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sm
October 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM
LOL, this is hilarious! HAHJAHAHAHA
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May147
October 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM
OMG!!! Her first comment, everybody was like WTF?! And now this comment is way too hilarious.^^
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ilikemangos
October 3, 2013 at 8:24 PM
LMAO.
normally i'd call troll but this was too cute/funny for words.
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hanhan
October 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM
BEST COMMENT!!!! LMFAO
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zhill
October 3, 2013 at 9:54 PM
BOW! winner lol!
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Onees
October 3, 2013 at 9:59 PM
LMAO
love it!
Congratulations! lol
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ajewell
October 3, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Wow, way to forget the little people (the ones who graciously decided not to comment, so you could be first). That's gratitude for you.
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Laura
October 4, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Irrelevant but very nice idea ;) thumbs uuuup.
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Rovi
October 4, 2013 at 1:18 AM
YAWN
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Aleena
October 4, 2013 at 1:44 AM
HAHAHAHA xD LOL, this is so cute xD
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dee
October 4, 2013 at 5:10 AM
get a life ._.
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Tha
October 5, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Congrats! Well deserved :)
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2 Lilly
October 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM
anything about lack of good jobs has a political tone to it also, which is popular with a lot of people
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Ivoire
October 3, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Hello Lilly,
And yet I wonder if the drama will touch on the political aspect, regarding the lack of good jobs.
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Lilly
October 4, 2013 at 1:46 AM
maybe no more than some old comedies made back during Great Depression
but it has to be way ahead of current US works of fantasy land where everyone is wealthy, most have an IQ of 60, but life is great, that are still churned out non-stop
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Ivoire
October 4, 2013 at 4:09 AM
I see...
This, "US works of fantasy land where everyone is wealthy, most have an IQ of 60, but life is great, that are still churned out non-stop." Do you think this is what is happening?
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Lilly
October 4, 2013 at 4:44 AM
It only needed the geriatric Kardashians advertising to the world that they made a sex tape and six thousand pictures of Miley Cyrus across US news with her tongue hanging out like an overworked bloodhound to confirm the 60 IQ target audience part
3 Angélina Eang
October 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM
It seems interesting ! I'm in :)
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4 Ivoire
October 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM
ISO has really stepped up since his PT days. It is nice to see how he has grown as a person and as an actor. I remember how he was, in the few ep. of WGM, when Jo kwon was participating...
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pabo ceo reom
October 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Yeah, definitely one of the rare idol-turned-actor that stepped it up. I like both (Kim Seul-gi is hilarious and adorable) so I'm glad to see them have an opportunity to act again. Hopefully it'll give them another platform to expand into bigger roles and productions!
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Ivoire
October 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Hello pabo ceo reom, I responded to your post, however my comment is awaiting moderation, because there are 2 YouTube links.
So please come back, and check here again. Thank you! :-)
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Ivoire
October 4, 2013 at 4:23 AM
I see you remembered why I asked. That song is actually one of the songs on the OST of PT, a drama in which ISO acted in.
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Ivoire
October 4, 2013 at 4:24 AM
Sorry, I meant to post this below.
Ivoire
October 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Hello pabo ceo reom, (should I start singing that song :-)? LOL and wink, wink. Let's see if you remember why I asked :-), and interestingly, ISO has something to do with your screen name here :-), something along the lines of 6 degrees [or less] of separation).
Good to see you again :-). I just love how you sometimes respond to my posts, as if to remind me that you are still around :-). It always brings a smile to my face, just so you know. How are you? Well, I hope.
This, "Hopefully it’ll give them another platform to expand into bigger roles and productions!", I totally agree with. And did you ever see ISO in this? I love the song, and I love how they are with each other here (meaning cute). Enjoy! (If you have never seen this):
1--Nagging:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G50oLWBJAZ0
2--And this is them, on stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWr5eyEk48E
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pabo ceo reom
October 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Yes, I've seen it! But thanks for the reminder. ;)
And yes, I remember you telling me my screen name reminds you of a song. Always nice to have a quick chat with you!
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Ivoire
October 4, 2013 at 4:27 AM
OK, right place:
I see you remembered why I asked. That song is actually one of the songs on the OST of PT, a drama in which ISO acted.
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5 fab
October 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Well when I am miserable the last thing I like to watch are others being miserable. But whatever, I'll just toughen up if this is good, and better if I happen to find my long-time lost passion and motivation and so on...
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6 kakashi
October 3, 2013 at 2:37 PM
Kim Seul-gi! My girl crush!! Come to Mamma!
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Ivoire
October 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM
There you are... :-)
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7 yuelie
October 3, 2013 at 3:15 PM
I don't think it's possible but I'd rather they adapt "Noblesse"! lol
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8 Arhazivory
October 3, 2013 at 3:21 PM
I really like him too. He won me over with MoH.
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9 Kelinci Biru
October 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Those poster is hilarious and also saying so much. Sigh.
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10 annie
October 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM
OMG this director and writer are LOVE. And the cast looks good too. I totally fell for Kim Seul-gi in FBND.
Too bad it's such a short drama. The subject matter sounds really interesting.
Anyone know if the original webtoon is available anywhere?
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okitokki
October 3, 2013 at 8:02 PM
http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=500944
it's still on naver :)
it's in descending order, so you have to go to the last page to read from the beginning~
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11 oneclearnight
October 3, 2013 at 3:45 PM
This sounds great. Looking forward to it!!!
I wonder how they make money out of SNS dramas though. Do they have advert breaks or something?
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12 Eleanor
October 3, 2013 at 3:50 PM
After seeing her in FBND this piques my interest. She really pulled off her character! She's a riot!
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13 Tru2u
October 3, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Im Seul-ong? lol, I was just saying I can't wait for his next work on the youho post, and here it is, and I'm excited!!!! He won my heart in Mandate Of Heaven. I can honestly say he is one of the best idol-turned-actor.
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14 jademwong
October 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM
This sounds super interesting. Love the main leads too :) anyone know if this will be made available on viki?
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15 raindrops1
October 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM
I like both actors and I'm glad to see them working together. I completely fell in love with her in Flower Boy Next Door. I just hope this will be available with subs.
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16 zsa
October 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Oh my God I love love love this girl!! She's shameless when it comes to bringing her characters to life...super love!! And ISL...I heard he outdid LDW in Mandate...he's got something there!!! excited!
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17 GrandmaFran
October 3, 2013 at 5:05 PM
is one of those guys from 5urprise? the crazy little bokbulbok drama with kim so eun?
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18 kumi
October 3, 2013 at 5:30 PM
I would have never recognized the actress from these pictures if they didn't mention 'FBND'. That's, I guess, because her panda eyes are gone. :)
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19 liz1
October 3, 2013 at 7:07 PM
love her. I was sad when she left SNL korea... :(
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20 wwjaustendo
October 3, 2013 at 8:17 PM
I adore Kim Seul Gi! Been in love with her since Flower Boy Next Door, so happy she's in something new!
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21 Noelle
October 3, 2013 at 9:02 PM
Don't know who these people are but the story sounds interesting. Can we watch this on Viki?
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22 Yammy
October 3, 2013 at 9:05 PM
the plot is sooo ( a bit too) close to home... T.T
but i really like the two leads. ISO is the one idol that I can say has definite acting chops. I liked him in Mandate of Heaven, although I didn't finish the drama, and I really like Kim seul gi in Flower boys next door and some bits of SNL Korea I've watched.
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23 dramajoo
October 4, 2013 at 6:36 AM
love the cartoon...hopefully the director and actors can do a good job bringing it to life...seulgi seems like a good casting for the role
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24 niadinda
October 4, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Love to hear that Seulong is in another acting project, love him to pieces!
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25 Lilian
October 4, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Sounds cute ! Hope someone subs it...definitely glad that someone gave Seul Ong such a meaty role in mandate of heaven. Wouldn't have realised he could have been such a good actor!
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26 Ciara
October 9, 2013 at 12:22 AM
This looks like it will be good! I really hope someone subs it!
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