Yoon-ah out of Nodame Cantabile remake
by javabeans
The internet has spoken: Yoon-ah will not be taking the lead role in the Korean adaptation of Nodame Cantabile, which by the way is operating under the working title Cantabile Romance. (I suppose it makes sense, since Nodame is the Japanese character’s name and will probably change for a Korean drama.)
According to Yoon-ah’s management, she turned down the Cantabile Romance role in order to consider other projects instead. To that end, she will be taking to the big screen with a Korean-Chinese co-production called Goodbye Ani, a romantic comedy in which she plays the lovable title character of Ani (Annie? Ahni?).
That sounds a lot like a nice way to spin that they had to backpedal out of the Cantabile Romance project, but you know, if it gets us a better Nodame, let them save all the face they want. This is exactly why the media’s casting-announcement song and dance operates the way it does; as much as I find it frustrating to get so many hesitant or incomplete announcements (“The actor is considering, it’s not final, there’s a verbal agreement, but there’s no contract, it might happen maybe”), this allows for people to test the waters without feeling like they’re losing too much if they have to shift gears.
This news is not too surprising but I’m relieved just the same, because I did wonder if production company Group Eight and broadcaster KBS would forge ahead and insist on Yoon-ah’s casting no matter how fans felt about it. But fan response to the news was fairly negative all across the board, so I have to assume the producers decided to change course rather than deal with that wave of resistance. I don’t think the tone of the reactions to Yoon-ah’s possible casting was too terrible, in that the responses weren’t furiously or viciously negative; it’s just that that seemed to be a blanket feeling of disappointment or dubiousness. Even the more positive responses tended to go in the direction of “She’s fine, but not right for this character.”
Now that Nodame’s up for grabs again, can I be cautiously optimistic again? Can we try someone like Lee Yubi? How much bribery would it take to lure Park Bo-young back to dramas?
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51 1aco
July 14, 2014 at 3:07 AM
the K-adaptation going to fall short no matter who plays the main role... The j-version has that special magic that many k-drama can't capture on screen because of the way korean drama handle comedy.. Example The flower boy(I know it is not a comedy) or something drama haha which in my opinion was a disaster...
I'm calling it now, the tone of the k-version will start light and then boooommm they will make it dark and mahjong in the middle and end... And for god sake I hope they don't f¤%k up the music because that could be one of their strength if they fusion some kpop with the classic music..
Side note.. It will be hard to try not to compare the two and be objective...
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
July 14, 2014 at 8:27 AM
I agree with you. In an ideal world the remake wouldn't even exist....but then if I managed to forget about To The Beautiful You, I can erase a disastrous k-Nodame from my memory too.
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52 jozie
July 14, 2014 at 3:11 AM
I am just happy all the talk about Nodame got me to watch the Japanese version. But now I'm with the group whose not so sure it should be remade.
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53 SD
July 14, 2014 at 3:14 AM
It just hit me all of a sudden, not sure if it's possible, but what do you guys think of Kim So Eun? I recall she mentioned in an interview that she'd like to play a role similar to Nodame Cantabile.
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pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
July 14, 2014 at 8:21 AM
I love Kim So Eun, she's willing to challenge herself and has talent plus is long overdue for her big break so if she got the role I'd be happy for her.
But I hate that this remake is happening at all.
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54 Chhavi
July 14, 2014 at 3:21 AM
Not a Yoona-hater....but OH THANK GOD.....
All my hopes were shattered when I heard that Yoona might be cast in it....but now I'm so relieved....phew
Well,lets see...who could be Nodame...hmmm,somebody like Go Ara or Eun Ji would have been great...
Now that the black cloud is not over our head anymore,I am just looking forward to who they cast as Nodame now.....If the producers have actually considered the fans' opinions,then I believe someone awesome will be casted.
Hoping for the best.
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55 john
July 14, 2014 at 3:24 AM
Now, about that Joo-won fellow playing Chiaki ...
Ella Fitzgerald - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
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junny
July 14, 2014 at 5:53 AM
*high-five*!!
Joo Won is a decent actor, but is really not a Chiaki. Doesn't have the aura at all.
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56 janitaa
July 14, 2014 at 3:29 AM
I read on the web that it will be directed by
The PD of Equator Man (KBS drama) and the writer for Dating Agency Cyrano will do the scripwriter...
I can't remember where I saw it and even don't rmember the name.. agh.
I know that Equator Man have 1 PD directing it and he than co-directed Blade and Petals with another PD.
I don't know which PD will do Iron Man (Ji-sung new drama) and this Nodame Cantabile.
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moonleag
July 14, 2014 at 3:56 AM
PD Han Sung Woo will be doing Nodame Cantabile while PD Kim Yong Soo for Iron Man. Accdg to Asianwiki, both are the directors of Equator Man.
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m92
July 14, 2014 at 6:07 AM
erk?? but equator man is more to melodrama... nodame cantabile is more about hilarious comedy but heartwarming... I think PD for fated to love you korean version (still airing) is really good. Its been long time for me to have that kind nostalgic feeling about feel sweet and heartwarming even the plotline is hilarious! (remember my girl, my lovely kim sam soon)
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57 Lilium
July 14, 2014 at 3:33 AM
Yoona is irrelevant really. This remake has unnecessary and stupid stamped all over it.
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58 joaqs
July 14, 2014 at 3:50 AM
How about Lee Hana? I'm liking her offbeat and bumbling character in High School King of Savvy.
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minmin
July 14, 2014 at 3:53 AM
Lee Ha-na is 31 years old!
I know she's one of the perfect candidates... BUT, please KBS cast someone younger.
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59 miiko
July 14, 2014 at 3:50 AM
just don't do the remake please.. look what they've done to our beloved dorama, hana yori dango, itazura na kiss, and hana kimi... i'm sure they will ruin nodame too.. NO!
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60 redfox
July 14, 2014 at 3:54 AM
good luck to yoona with her other projects.
Now we have to survive another tsunami: they will probably start pushing IU, I think. Also not right for the actress or the role.
but it is very difficult. Kim Seul gi, yes, I can see that might work.
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61 hawoojinruinedme
July 14, 2014 at 3:58 AM
Thank the gods. Everything is good and right in the world again.
On that note, can we have Kim Seul-gi, please? Seriously, Kim Seul-gi will knock this out of the park with her pinky finger.
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62 Cherry
July 14, 2014 at 4:01 AM
Nodame is not an easy character to portray! They need a REALLY outstanding actress to do it justice..
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63 Laya
July 14, 2014 at 4:07 AM
The Dramagods exist. And they listen to prayers.
All hail!!
Now hear my prayers :D
I wish they'd consider Kim Seul-gi, or Han Groo, or heck, I wish Kang Hye-jung were younger, lol. No need for a conventionally pretty actress, but someone who can do quirky and a bit weird and 4D but still appealing.
Amen.
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64 callalilly
July 14, 2014 at 4:08 AM
YAYYYYY!!! And a serious sigh of relief. Nothing against her, though.
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65 m92
July 14, 2014 at 4:11 AM
How about han hyo joo?? She is really talented actress and got similar style with ueno juri. Who can ever forget her appearance in running man?! Areumdapta! And also she is same age with joo won. She also already act a title role before fir dong yi and she is so lovable there.... I miss her in dramaland.
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SD
July 14, 2014 at 5:21 AM
Oh my, I forgot Han Hyo Joo! I think she'll be a good contender as well.
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66 minmin
July 14, 2014 at 4:18 AM
Sorry fans of the manga and J-drama might bash me for this but I just want to voice out my opinion.
I'm not a fan of manga/anime and J-drama adaptions but saw a bit of clip posted in Soompi and I dnt know, I think if you're playing the character out of the manga/anime than the actress of the J-drama really nailed it.' With her body language and high pitch voice, she really looks like a manga character.
But, judging from K-drama kind comedies, I think that kind of comedy will be successful in Korean drama. Why do I find that the character is such annoying. I don't think I want to see 20 something musical student acted like that, like a clingy 8 years old.
I don't know, this is probably from someone who is not a fan of manga.. So I''m sorry if I'm offended anyone. But I clearly don't want to see that in my K-drama.
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eny
July 14, 2014 at 5:36 AM
i read all the fuss about this remake n try to watch the original, i like the story but the overate comedy is really disturbing for me. i wiss if they really remake this dramathey will change the comedic part
In manga the comedy seems find but when it translate to drama i feel it weird
I can see Joo won as Chiake, he could be cold n serious n could do comedy too
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Lani
July 14, 2014 at 6:15 PM
YES.
I tried watching Nodame ages ago when it first came out because of the hype, but could not, for the life of me, bring myself to finish it.
If they follow the "comedy" style of the manga/Jdrama, I'm definitely not watching the remake. I'm not saying it's bad, just that it isn't my type.
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67 marie
July 14, 2014 at 4:19 AM
Han Groo would be a fantastic choice she is great in Marriage not dating my fav show at the moment.
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68 RaineeDays
July 14, 2014 at 4:43 AM
There IS a kdrama god!! Thank you!
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69 Khristine
July 14, 2014 at 4:47 AM
Watching Nodame's quirky image in the Japanese drama, I bet Han Groo is fit for this role. Try watching Marriage Not Dating to see it. :D
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70 Zoer25
July 14, 2014 at 4:50 AM
Lee Yubi would be a good choice. And I really like her!!! :D
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71 chicboy
July 14, 2014 at 4:56 AM
If KBS are going to cast Jin Se-yeon, I'll tell Yoona to accept the offer, then! Or just bury the remake! You know very well how is her last acting on Doctor Stranger
Please just cast Park Bo-young. She is on the first rank of suitable actress for Nodame right now. I believe she can pull-off Nodame's character
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72 yamapisukii
July 14, 2014 at 5:25 AM
I need to see more Lee Yubi on my screen! hurry up and cast her already.
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73 redfox
July 14, 2014 at 5:34 AM
haven´t drama producers heard of TRY-OUTS? They should TEST the potential actresses for the role and then decide who suits best.
but I tend to agree with most people: drop it alltogether cause 9 out of 10 korean remakes of jdorama have been humiliating and stupid.
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74 Net-chan
July 14, 2014 at 5:34 AM
WHAT A RELIEF! Thanks Drama God!!!
Well, I believe Park Bo-young would be the perfect choice (hope is life as we say in French). But she's just on another acting level now (too good for dramas?)...
The Lee Yu-bi suggestion isn't bad either :D! I haven't thought of it!
However, I'm still rooting for Jung Eunji (Answer Me 1997, Trot Lovers) as Nodame.
No IU and NO Jin Se-yeon please...
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75 nuna
July 14, 2014 at 5:51 AM
i'm not gonna watch if they dont cast Im Joo Eun as nodame. can i make that statement? LOL
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76 joykim
July 14, 2014 at 5:53 AM
My preferred Nodame:
1) Han Groo (Marriage Not Dating)
2) Moon Geun Young (Cinderella's Sister)
3) Jung Eun Ji (Reply 1997)
4) Kim Seul Ki (Flower Boys Next Door)
5) Ham Eun Jung (Coffee House)
My preferred Chiaki:
1) Park Ki Woong (Bridal Mask)
2) Choi Jin Hyuk (Emergency Couple)
3) Kim Woo Bin (Heirs)
4) Kang Ha Neul (Monstar)
5) Hyun Bin (Secret Garden) ... last because he's slightly over-age
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redfox
July 14, 2014 at 6:03 AM
But Ki-Woongie is in the army...:-( don´t even mention - pain... so much pain. waaahaaa why did you mention him.
I also thought he might have been better than at least Joo Won. But no, he is too cute. Chiaki is kind of rough-sexylike a strike of lightning. he has an overwhelming charisma that kills you dead. Song Joong Ki, also not out of army yet, has similarly striking charisma.
Moon Geun Young is totally not the type by a millimeter. not at all.
Kim Seul-Gi would be better. she is the type and she has the expressiveness.
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junny
July 14, 2014 at 6:07 AM
I love how you describe Chiaki <3
Oh the deliciousness that is Tamaki Hiroshi... mmmmm....
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mojaslatka
July 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM
I would go for Ham Eunjung as Nodame. I really think she fits well. And she plays the piano which is very vital for Nodame.
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77 rinodino
July 14, 2014 at 5:54 AM
Somehow i have a bad feeling that we are going to get a bad bite.
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78 deens
July 14, 2014 at 6:02 AM
Why don't they hold auditions for the part since it's not enough just to be famous to land the leading role....
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79 Noemi
July 14, 2014 at 6:17 AM
Best news I've heard all day! I have nothing against Yoona personally, but she definitely wasn't right for this role. Park Bo Young would be a good choice for Nodame, but I'm still rooting for Im Joo Eun.
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80 couch potato
July 14, 2014 at 6:29 AM
anyone will do except of yoona lol. thank you dramagod
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couch potato
July 14, 2014 at 6:32 AM
*for
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81 James94131
July 14, 2014 at 6:36 AM
A year ago MBC announced they would remake the classic jdorama 1 Litre of Tears with Park Bo Young. But that project seems to have died, and I am glad they didn't mangle this classic. Here's hoping the drama gods will send this Nodame project to the graveyard too.
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gahha
July 14, 2014 at 8:35 PM
MBC never announce that. That's only a news made by one of the production companies. that's all. please don't make it as something real
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82 JC
July 14, 2014 at 6:38 AM
I'm one of the people that doesn't mind Yoona acting-- she's improved a ton over her past few projects, and I've always found her pretty charming onscreen.
All the same, I am SO RELIEVED to read this news! Also, it's nice to see that the producers do take fan opinions into consideration; maybe this means that we'll get a new actress who is fabulously quirky and suited for the role. (Now that someone mentioned Im Joo Eun last time, I'm kind of really hoping for her in the role.)
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Ek Ladhki Thi
July 14, 2014 at 6:55 AM
Seconded. I loved Im Joo-eun in Wild Romance. That was a wacky character.
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83 missclaire
July 14, 2014 at 6:39 AM
I know people had posted this but THANK GOD!
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84 m92
July 14, 2014 at 6:41 AM
watch this! another talented actress!! HAN HYO JOO !! She is already paved her name in Japan with her movies and drama. She is really talented in acting and already won best actress in Baeksang awards.. she is truly chameleon and already acting opposite many talented veteran actors, like lee byung hun, sung kyul gu, jung woo sung and so on...with her impressive resumes, i believe she can held her own acting opposite chameleon actor, joo won! and yeah they are at same age. Han hyo joo herself is already charming and totally can let loose ! (watch her in running man!) and god! she can play piano too! watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a_3l0-Zn04
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85 crazedlu
July 14, 2014 at 6:45 AM
RELIEF!!!! I've been saying Park Bo-young since the beginning. Lol. And I'm all for Lee Yubi too. Please, anybody who's not on my NOOOOOOOOOO List.
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86 Ek Ladhki Thi
July 14, 2014 at 6:53 AM
I haven't seen Nodame yet, but can Kim Jae-wook be Chiaki? I really don't like Joowon and I think Kim Jae-wook can pull of a solid arrogant character. He needs a lead role, he is such a fabulous actor.
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junny
July 14, 2014 at 7:25 AM
He's 31, too old for Chiaki (who was only 21 in the drama).
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Ek Ladhki Thi
July 14, 2014 at 7:47 AM
That never stopped dramaland before. Seo In-gook is 28 playing an 18 year old, Gu Hye-sun was 25 when she played 19 year old Geum Jan-di. What's age got to do with it?
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junny
July 14, 2014 at 8:01 AM
He doesn't have the Chiaki aura.
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damianna
July 14, 2014 at 8:31 PM
Chiaki aura! Tamaki hiroshi didn't look 21 in nodame too. He was 26 or so at that time I think.
It's quite hard to find someone like him in k drama land, he's like a sculpture. If only hyun bin's younger, or kang dong won.
junny
July 15, 2014 at 3:00 AM
@damianna
Yep, Tamaki was 26 when he took the role, but at least he wasn't 31 playing 21, if you get what I mean. He could still pass for a university student.
Anyway, he totally nailed Chiaki's aura.
damianna
July 15, 2014 at 5:21 AM
Yeah, Tamaki is Chiaki just as much as Ueno is Nodame. Hard to top them both. Very. Hard.
87 CFLH
July 14, 2014 at 6:54 AM
i would really want it to be yoon jin yi....
yes also to:
kim seul gi
han groo
park bo young
shim eun kyung
or maybe someone who can totally pull off quirky and awesome and can play the piano...
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88 hohliu
July 14, 2014 at 6:55 AM
Great, it is good for her sake. As there will be a lot of comparison to the Japanese version. And she cannot delivery, she will be the one losing out.
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89 My name is Amy
July 14, 2014 at 7:03 AM
Thank God!!
please KBS find a suitable actress for Nodame
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90 ashley
July 14, 2014 at 7:05 AM
finally..yeayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..
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91 Lola
July 14, 2014 at 7:11 AM
Well, Yoona did not step downwards for her next project. The film is directed by Kwak Jae-yong (My Sassy Girl, The Classic) and written by Hwang In-ho (Spellbound, Two Faces of My Girlfriend). She is said to play a character with multiple personalities from psycho to bubbly.
The script also won the "Future Project Prize" at the 2009 Shanghai Film Festival. So it seems she is in for nice project and character which is less risky than "Nodame".
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92 reverie
July 14, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Thank GOD!!!! *fiuhhh.....
Hope they can find the best actress for Nodame.
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93 kimheami
July 14, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Love Nodame Cantabile. Read the manga, watched the anime, and watched the jdrama.
Not sure who Lee Yubi is and although I really like Park Bo Young. In my head the korean caress I most visualize pulling Nodame's character and also kind of looks like her is Shim Eun Kyung of Sunny and Miss Granny.
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94 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉
July 14, 2014 at 8:26 AM
I really don't want this remake to happen at all and now that it is, I'm glad Yoona passed on the role. I like her and think she's improved her acting but she's not capable of Nodame, SM made the right decision by having her pass.
Not super fond of Joo-won as Chiaki either but he's cast already, have to live with it I guess. And I'm going to echo a lot more comments on this page and beg KBS to please cast a capable actress......i.e. not the one who left them high and dry after Gaksital/Age of Feeling.
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redfox
July 14, 2014 at 12:03 PM
where do you beg, I´ll go and demand too.
NO Jin Se Yeon, the blow-up doll, less expressive than a wall, although she got the morning call, can´t tell if she´s a wake at all.
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95 p3rk3le
July 14, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Lee Yubi!! Yes!!! She's be great!!
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96 yhang
July 14, 2014 at 8:39 AM
I'm still hoping Shim Eun-Kyung will take it. She'll be perfect for the role.
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97 HyeGoo
July 14, 2014 at 8:45 AM
she turned down the Cantabile Romance role in order to consider other projects instead xddddddddddd
the japanese creator turned down her xdddd
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98 Hiro
July 14, 2014 at 8:47 AM
Why Not Park Bo Young???? after Shim Eun-Kyung i think she fits the role very well.
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99 Sur
July 14, 2014 at 8:48 AM
Thank god and thanks Yoona, maybe you'll get some extra sympathy cuddle from puppy.. :-P As for casting I still think SEK is the best but bo young would be good too!! Lee Yubi am not so sure
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100 Nobile
July 14, 2014 at 8:52 AM
In the end will be, Park Shin Hye xdddd
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NileRose
July 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM
I don't think shin hye will play Nodame her busy schedule + her project in last year to graduate this year .
I don't think PSH won't risk herself in this drama especially if they remade it .
Nodame the J version is the best & I don't think korean will beat it whatever who will play the characters I am glad that yoona escaped the disaster & I don't think PBY will play Nodame her choices & her projects are successful .
I think they shouldn't remake it
& If they will remake it a Rookie actress will be better bcz she need to be shown & she will be Unknown for the crazy fans .
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