this is so exciting.. the perfect cast. just laughing by looking at them. i hope it won't break my high very high hopes for this drama <3 <3 <3 .. i want the fun back in kdrama

"And in rewatching, I can’t deny that I have some concerns about the fundamental disparities of tone between Japanese and Korean productions; the former has a nice touch with understated slice-of-life stories, while the latter likes to stir emotional responses, whether it be through laughter or tears."

Well said, it's inevitable at any rate that Cantabile Tomorrow will have it's own flavor, so I think people should just calm down and take a wait and see approach. If it's bad it's bad, and we can bash it then and forget about it, but I'd rather be positive in the mean time.

Anyway, Joo Won looks great, so I'm excited to see the rest of the teasers roll out.

So happy to see Joo won! I love his acting, He has great emotional range. He seems to be everywhere all of a sudden? How many projects is he taking on? He's sure going to be busy.
Anyway, im looking foreward to this, just as a drama, not to compare it to the original. I really hope its not going to be like FTLY in the sense it takes a well -known/loved drama and makes it a mediocre drama with stacks of tropes. Still excited to see it, and hope its done well,.

Aw yeahh.

Finally. Stills and photos. It feels like we've been talking about this drama FOREVER, so I'm glad it's finally coming to life.

I totally get that the transfer from Japanese to Korean or Chinese to Korean changes the overall tone of a story, but if the Korean productions end up keeping the HEART of a story and staying away from extreme melodramatics and the more irritating, overused K-drama tropes, then things are still good.

That's what I'm hoping for for this. Joo-won!!!!

I enjoy the manga & j-drama but I can't help but think people are wayy overrating it. It was a very successful live action adaptation because it did a great job of capturing the atmosphere & quirk of the manga, but it's not some kind of brilliant masterpiece. I think the outrage over the remake has been a bit ridiculous.

Having said that, I'm probably one of the few out there who does not enjoy joowon as an actor lol I think he has a tendency to overact. I'm just not a fan, I suppose.

I still need to finish the original^^

But I am looking forward to this! I mean... JOO WON 'nuff said xD

The tone will be different (it's K-Drama after all) but I guess by now I found my piece that there will be a remake and I'll try to see it as a new K-Drama! Of course comparisons will be made but I'm with crazedlu. If they keep the heart of the story and stay away from typical K-Drama tropes then I'm perfectly fine! *starts praying*

Also... Did I spot Ahn Gil Kang in those pictures? Guy is EVERYWHERE nowadays^^ Not that I'm complaining he's fantastic and I can totally see him in this since he has a knack for funny roles! (His detective role in My Secret Hotel cracks me up :D)

Omg, such a coincidence that the first post I see on Dramabeans is on joo won. I just saw him perming his hair at the salon I was in!

Finally, thank you for saying it ! I loved the anime more too. Somehow I could not enjoy the live action version as much. And also (hoping people do not throw stones at me for making this comment :/) I felt Tamaki Hiroshi was not suited to play Chiaki's character. Although, Juri Ueno was definitely apt as Nodame.

I love this. I love everything about this so far. <3 Joo Won looks perfect, I can picture him as Chiaki. And I have no doubts about Shim Eun Kyung.

ps I liked the anime better too. :P

Alright, lets see how this goes. I don't have high hopes it will do the original justice but I will watch. I'm really excited to see Shim Eun Kyung as Nodame though

The anime over the drama any day. Although Ueno Juri did put in a fabulous performance as Nodame in the drama.

Now with Joo Won and Shim Eun Kyung secured as the leads I am beginning to harbor hope for the Korean adaptation. Joo Won certainly looks the part as the prickly, uptight Chiaki in these posters. Dear drama gods, please do not make this story solely about the romance! Please preserve the heart of the original narrative which is undoubtedly the music and how it affects these characters, their dreams and their relationships with each other!

OMG OMG OMG!!! * breaks into incoherent squeals* I can't wait for this remake!! The original remains my all time number one favourite Jdrama ever (I lost track of how many times I watched it, and it still makes me laugh like a loon), and I really hope Joo Won can do justice to Chiaki.. Joo won and Eun Kyung fighting! I hope they bring to the Korean version at least 50% of the spirit and heart the original had..

The cast looks amazing. I think this might actually be watchable. Keeping my hopes in check. Hoping this won't be another Hana Kimi. I mean dear god dramaland what in the hell was that!

Oh which actor is playing Strezemann? Every time I watch the original his character just makes me laugh till my cheeks hurt.

Ahn Kil-kang seems to be in a lot of shows these days LOL

Woooww... Joo Won, his acting never fails to amaze me....., will watch this drama for sure... !!

Joo Won used to be a singer, so I he should fit the role quite nicely. I don't think I'll be watching the show, unless the (hopefully) upcoming recaps tell me to do otherwise :)

just finished watching the dorama along with movies...i still can't get over it...ueno juri and tamaki hiroshi were awesome and adorable...

i can't wait for this though!! i'm excited to see how the other characters would interact...

OMG Joo Won. How wonderful life is. Hahaha.

Hmmm, dont think we have seen Kiyora in the K-lineup. Do i miss something?

wwwwoooooottttt!!! exciting!!! cant wait till mid-October!! fighting!!

The posters look too serious..

I am now 100% sure that the tone will be different from the J-dorama. Hopefully it will be a nice surprise like Fated to Love You remake.

I'm pretty excited! I loved the Japanese version (even though I felt it had way to many movies) and I'm interested to see what kind of tone the kdrama takes with it.

expectations are high for this drama

I'm gonna go watch this with an open mind - the same way I do with any adaptations out there. In fact, it's quite interesting to see how [for eg] kdrama spins a jdorama, and vice versa.

I'll be honest, I'm more into jdoramas, so I think it's more superior for me. but, kdramas also have certain charms that jdoramas can't do, particularly heart-fluttering romances. oh, and I love watching weekend family kdramas too! so far, though, I've only been satisfied with one dorama adaptation - He Who Can't Get Married. both dorama and kdrama were such gems for me.

anyway, i'll be watching this without comparing. it also helps that I like Joo Won and Shim Eun Kyung. I'll try not to expect the wackiness that made it so charming, but rather the laughs that a kdrama can deliver. here's hoping it delivers.

I don't know how I feel about this. In one corner I'm super excited about this. Then in the other corner I feel like Korea gonna make it awful ? .... Soooo conflicted

Aww it's joowon and he looks so hot. How could i miss this one? I wish to see him as a cold and indifferent chiaki. I am pretty sure he will be a perfect chiaki role, i have believe in him.

The casting alone makes me excited for this drama. Joo Won and Shim Eun Kyung as the leads ! HELL YEAH ! I have always been fond of their acting. Hopefully Shim Eun Kyung will gain more popularity internationally with this project. Her acting is so good, much better than many other actresses her age. So excited to see her play the piano !!

Wow. Joo Won looks great !

Also, Ahn Kil-Kang is everywhere those days ! Good for him!

I really like SEK so I only have positive feelings for this drama. I feel like it might not be that bad. It's really amazing what a good cast can do for my opinion to change this much! I don't think it will be better than the original, but here's hoping it's at least watchable.

I can't wait until October now, really looking forward to watching more Nodame goodness. I do wonder how far into the story they intend to remake. In Japan they had the live action series followed by 2 specials and 2 movies. If the remake is successful, I hope they remake the entire manga :)

I'll be watching it with open mind. I love the Jdrama, the anime and also the manga.
I think Joo Woo looks great but I always pictured Joo Ji Hoon as the perfect Korean version of Tamaki Hiroshi "Chiaki". I like Shim Eun Kyung she is a good fit for Nodame.