KBS secret agent thriller Spy rounds out cast

132 November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

by girlfriday

Jaejoong, Go Sung-hee

You know, I really wish this drama had picked a different title — for a drama about spies, it’s a little lacking in covert slickness. KBS’s new Friday night drama Spy has secured its leading cast, and plans to enter production shortly. Idol actor Kim Jaejoong (Triangle) will be headlining as expected, and veterans Bae Jong-ok (Wonderful Mama) and Yoo Oh-sung (Joseon Gunman) have signed on as well. Newbie actress Go Sung-hee (Records of a Night Watchman) has been offered the role of Jaejoong’s love interest, and is considering favorably.

I don’t know how high-profile the love interest character will be, but I honestly can’t get very excited for Go Sung-hee, who shouldn’t be playing leading roles. She went from her debut in Miss Korea to playing the heroine in Night Watchman, and her lack of experience was hard to ignore. I really hope this one is a minor supporting role, though I honestly doubt it. I guess she’s just going to be one of those actresses who keeps getting cast in things and I’m just going to hope she makes a sudden improvement down the line. Hey, it’s happened before.

Spy is a thriller series based on the Israeli drama The Gordin Cell, adapted to North and South Korean secret ops. The original is about parents who are sleeper agents forced to turn their son in to become a spy; this adaptation will be about a mother and son who are spies for enemy countries. Bae Jong-ok will play Jaejoong’s mother, a former North Korean spy and sleeper agent who has spent decades as a regular homemaker mom, and Jaejoong plays a geeeeenius analyst who works for NIS (South Korea’s national intelligence agency).

One day the order comes down from North Korea, reactivating Spy Mom and giving her the mission to capture and bring in her own son. She’s suddenly forced to choose between son and country, and risks her life to see the choice through. Yoo Oh-sung plays a North Korean operative (so, our scary mofo villain — what he does best), and Go Sung-hee has been offered the part of Jaejoong’s girlfriend. She’s a tour guide for Chinese tourists who can’t speak Chinese, and the hero helps her translate in a pinch, and they fall for each other. It probably goes without saying that she’ll likely end up in the crosshairs.

Spy Mom vs. Spy Son does have some serious dramatic potential, whether she chooses to follow orders or to disobey and protect her family. I would hope that the reason we have a drama is because she’d rather die than give up her son, but then on the flip side, you have to wonder how accepting Spy Son will be, when he finds out that his loving mom is an enemy agent. We certainly won’t be lacking for conflict around here.

Spy airs on Friday nights beginning in January.

Bae Jong-ok, Yoo Oh-sung

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1 lucy

November 28, 2014 at 9:09 AM

girl.. lots of cassies would like to be in your place right now. acting with yunho and jaejoong back to back.

but i honestly hope someone else got cast. she still need to learn a lot before landing a lead role.

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j2hr

November 28, 2014 at 9:34 AM

after Go Ara, Go Sung Hee becomes Yun Jae's newest emeny

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JYJ Supporter

November 29, 2014 at 3:37 AM

Don't know if this will work but let's submit a petition to KBS2 to change the female lead.

http://chn.ge/1y2USgd?recruiter=121429270

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lily

November 29, 2014 at 7:59 PM

who are you? are you jaejoong or JYJ fans? we JYJ fans never make any pettion like this ? are you prentending become his fans?

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mo0mi

January 5, 2015 at 3:15 AM

seriously? i get that she is a rookie so some people don't like her casting but a petition? that's pathetic. she's actually much better than the infamous "experienced" actresses out there so chill out. i hope she improves and all you mean people would be stuck with her in all the dramas.

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capricorn

November 28, 2014 at 11:08 AM

Totally agree that Go Sung Hee isn't leading lady material at this point...her acting was so obviously lacking next to the others in Records of a Watchman...

I don't know what her connections are but obviously she's not getting these leading roles from skills.

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Adal

November 28, 2014 at 1:18 PM

That was my reaction as well. Who's her godfather getting her all these plum leading lady roles? Because her acting is not yet up to snuff, nor have I seen her in any supplemental roles that other actresses use to build up their resumes and add to their acting experience.

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kilsang

November 28, 2014 at 6:00 PM

lol. Please! She was just as god-awful as the other 3.
It is just because she isn't some dude in a boy band or a flower boy with legions of hormonal females that people think it is Ok to single her out. NWJ was not only horribly written it was badly acted as well. \ Only a few supporting actors did a tolerable job.

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pigsnout

November 28, 2014 at 7:23 PM

.......and predictably, here comes the "you only criticise girls!" nonsense comment.

You sound especially ridiculous here because Yunho's horrible acting was criticised for years by even his own fans. Contrary to this vision you have that "flower boys" "hormonal"fangirls let them off for bad acting.

Is it that hard to accept that it is not some great anti-feminist conspiracy if a girl is criticised for being bad at her job? The other female lead was not criticised because guess. what, even in this horribly written show she acted decently. Go Sung Hee was just bad in her role, time to accept that and hope she does better instead of attacking the other actors or fans.

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capricorn

November 29, 2014 at 2:37 PM

exactly

Hana

December 8, 2014 at 6:09 AM

You guys really speak harshly. In my opinion Go Sung Hee did a good job for a newbie in NWJ. And what were you saying? Connections? Go Sung Hee? I think she just fits the role of Do Ha that's why she was cast. Don't judge too much, you guys.
AND MAKE A PETITION TO CHANGE THE FEMALE LEAD? Do you even have the rights to do that? Go Sung Hee might be trying her very best there while you guys just crush her saying that she acts sooooo bad. Is she that bad? Can't you wait for her improvement? And about Yunho...well he's improved! And of course! He should be cold in NWJ so what do you expect? Of course he's not gonna play bad boy like Jung Il Woo and make us laugh horribly! We should see the coldness from Yunho!
You just criticize. If you have nothing good to say, just don't speak!

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2 Mandy

November 28, 2014 at 9:18 AM

Actresses like Suzy, Yoona and Han Ga-in getting lead roles when they suck so bad - I get it. They are popular, were it girls at some point, has an appeal amongst many, etc. But actresses like Jin Se-yeon and Go Sung-hee? What's their excuse?

I can't even start to explain how horrible I found her in whatever I saw of Nightwatchman. She made Yunho look award worthy and that should say everything. Jaejoong may have improved in Triangle but acting circles around her is going to be a challenge of high magnitude. Too bad since this is surely his last drama before enlisting.

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aley

November 28, 2014 at 9:41 AM

@Mandy
Go sung hee is one of the worst actresses I've ever seen. She was really bad in Night Watchman. Yes, she made Yunho look award worthy, but know matter what he actually showed improvement. That's why he got good reviews from K-critics and netizens. I objectively think he's now an average, decent actor.

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aley

November 28, 2014 at 9:42 AM

Oops typo...meant to say "no matter what"

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atz

November 28, 2014 at 11:20 AM

Maybe JJ wants to pair with her so that he can really outshine in this drama just like Yuhno in Night watchman.

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aley

November 28, 2014 at 11:26 AM

I would not say "Jaejoong wants to be paired with her" LOL...He accepted the main leading role Before they offered her the female lead. Jaejoong and Yunho do not need a bad actress to show their acting improvement OR to outshine in a drama.

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atz

November 29, 2014 at 12:05 AM

I just would like to clarify;;;
When I was going to post the comment above while I was in the middle of cooking, I could not have time to mention or put some mark to show that my comment is not serious. But in the middle of frustration time with cooking, I pressed the 'submit comment'.
When I heard that Yuhno was in NWJ, I was kind of worried due to everyone's low expectation on his acting skill. But he really did a good job and I really admire idols who tried so hard to make themselves actors. I guess opportunities to be cast second or leading roles are there but acting well is an effort. The prejudice against them ( becoming actors) do exist so I think that they really have to make extra efforts to break the prejudice.
I honestly do not think they prefer to be with bad actresses due to the fact that bad actresses really pull their( and the drama) down. When a bad actress cannot create a good chemistry, the drama is not going to be received well.

pigsnout

November 28, 2014 at 7:25 PM

He did just great opposite Baek Jin Hee who is a much better actress......he doesn't need a crappy actress for a female lead.

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blahbahbah

November 28, 2014 at 4:27 PM

I am currently watching Night Watchman and what a BIG disappointment! The story sucks and unbelievably bad acting, especially from Go Sung-hee. How can she even be casted?? OMG.. I'm skipping eps and fast forwarding to avoid watching her.

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fab

November 29, 2014 at 4:06 AM

Casting directors have way different views of what makes an actress/actor tolerable. We've also witnessed on more than one occasion that a great script and ditto directing can make almost any actor look good.

So this is a thriller? Fingers crossed!

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Krystal Anne

November 30, 2014 at 7:57 AM

Lol I agree. She was so bad i excuse Yunho's lacking acting skills because I hated her acting more. But then maybe her character here is just a supporting role. The lead seems to be the mother and the son. And the story will revolve around them. But anyhow if her acting is still the same then she will surely make JJ such a best actor in comparison.

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Stacey

November 30, 2014 at 6:11 PM

Do not say "she made Yunho look good".....When critics praise his acting, they judge him based on individual performance. You think he's lacking acting skills....(because he plays a stoic cold character), but that's not really true. He really has improved and did a decent job....his crying scenes and his eye expression were both convincing. My judgment is objective and fair.

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3 kecik

November 28, 2014 at 9:26 AM

aigoo... there are other better actress to cast but why her?

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Rafaela

November 28, 2014 at 9:40 AM

I really wanna know too why her. She can not act and have two lead character in one year? Please let this be a Yoona dejá vu moment and she refuses the offer, because this hour of drama is still new for KBS and everything could be bad again like their previous work 'High School-Love On'. Please her NOOOO.... not another bad drama with bad ratings to Jaejoong :( And the acting of Jaejoong in Triangle was really good, but the lack of a good writing, consistency in the plot and the characters made not very good ratings to the drama and not much popularity.

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kanz

November 28, 2014 at 3:12 PM

There are literally many better young actresses with no acting job right now. Jung So Min, Han Groo, Park Se Young, etc. They certainly can act and had experience as leading lady before.

When I think about those actresses and how bad actress like Jin Se Yeon and Go Sung Hee here easily get lead roles, I feel like I'm weeping.

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Stacey

November 28, 2014 at 5:27 PM

U forgot to include shin se kyung - she still known for super bad acting

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lucy

November 28, 2014 at 6:12 PM

ok shin se kyung is exceptional. with many project under her belts, her acting skill is still questionable. but i feel she's only decent in sageuk dramas. erm no not decent, almost decent. other than that, pfftttt

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Dakchigo

November 28, 2014 at 11:48 PM

Found this comment funny because it's really weird for an actor to do terribly in contemporary dramas, while doing fine in period dramas, when it's mostly the other way around. Haha. (I didn't think much of Shin Se-kyung in "Tree With Deep Roots," but that's a much better reaction than what I have of her in her other dramas.)

4 4D

November 28, 2014 at 9:28 AM

Oh bluck. I agree with everyone else that she's not someone who should be getting big roles. While I didn't hate her as much as other people did in watchman (mostly because I couldn't tell how much was acting issues as opposed to chaotic inconsistent screenplay and characters), I also could not find anything to like about her. She was so dull. Also her and Jaejoong? Eh.

Netizens please make a big enough fuss so that she magically realizes she has a scheduling conflict ;)

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Rafaela

November 28, 2014 at 9:42 AM

agree

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5 topper

November 28, 2014 at 9:30 AM

So many shady casting decisions in the business, we will never know.

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sogazelle

November 28, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Maybe she has a sponsor....A lot of them apparently do.

I don't mind sponsors...but sponsor.... please pay for their acting classes too!

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museofmanymasks

November 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

hahahahaha

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Mandy

November 28, 2014 at 10:42 AM

Lmfao, that comment is gold!

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topper

November 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM

But that's personal accusation and probably even sexist, because even dubious male actors keeps getting cast. And I don't mean acting prowess per se, but in terms of the overall package including star power, public recognition and likability. Noobs becomes leads overnight.

They used to need to do sitcoms (remember the Non Stop series, high kick series), progress to dailies, weekenders, supporting cast/2nd lead. Now it's just parachuting in (borrowing the term from Misaeng).

Money changing hands, strings being pulled, favors being exchanged.

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kecik

November 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM

damn it. Can't help but remind me of JYJ that still can't appear in tv station except being cast in a drama...

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pigsnout

November 28, 2014 at 7:49 PM

Other than with idols (and even Im Shi Wan and Lee Joon spent time doing supporting roles first), which male newbie actors get cast just like that even when they are bad at acting? Lee Jong Seok spent years in supporting roles and IHYV was a surprise hit for him last year so he finally became leading man.

If you look at the other 20s actors who are popular, Kim Woo Bin has never done a drama as leading man yet, Kim Soo Hyun was a popular child actor first, Seo In Guk spent time in supporting roles and on cable, Lee Seung Gi was loved by the public for his variety skills......none of the newbie actor crowd had it easy like these girls. The only one who hadthe. kind of overnight success you describe is Lee Min Ho, who is not that good an actor but even then he is not Go Sung Hee/JinSe Yeon levels of bad.

In fact, the only men I can think of who used to get lead roles and major high profile roles even when they are bad at acting, are idols (Taecyeon, Yunho). And neither dramabeans

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Stacey

November 28, 2014 at 8:11 PM

Taecyeon is still really bad at acting, but at least Yunho improved, became decent now and got favorable reviews from critics & Knetizens.

pigsnout

November 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM

Yeah he was actually better in NWJ but my point is that when he was bad at acting, he wasn't excused by "hormonal fangirls" on db or anywhere else, not even by his fans.

Taecyeon's "acting" is just next level horrible. No one excuses the men being bad at acting, despite the claims of some people. Like I said,almost all the 20s leading men who are a trend became that way after years of supporting roles, less high profile dramas(not prime time public broadcast) or experience in theatre/musicals. I am just tired of people making bullshit claims contrary to facts, in the name of feminism. Sometimes a bad actress is just a bad actress (and idols using connections to weasel their way into drama roles even when their acting is bad, is well known anyway)

Taco

November 28, 2014 at 11:02 PM

I think the only exception in the "idols are bad actors" argument is Yoochun. If I remember correctly, his first role was the lead, although he was stiff but serviceable during most of his Sungkyunkwan Scandal days. He showed improvements in every role he was cast after his debut.

fab

November 29, 2014 at 4:28 AM

But isn't so that most dramas revolve around the hero other than the heroine? And the casting of the male actor almost always happens first. Jin SY is just the right example, it seems to me that for all of her leading roles, she got cast last minute, and I really can't help but think that the drama execs don't care much for the heroin; she is just there to serve as a plot devise for the hero to shine.
In that regard it explains why newbie male actors don't get to lead a drama right away.

pogo 🍉

November 29, 2014 at 11:53 PM

@Fab - your argument might be valid if all young female actors got lead roles within 1-2 years of starting their acting career......... The alleged "female lead role is only eye candy and that is why girls move faster up the lead role" logic that you are using, is not supported by facts at all.

Young actresses who are 3-4 years (or more) into their acting careers and have shown much better and more consistent acting skill than the likes of Go Sung-hee and Jin Se-yeon, in hit dramas, are being passed over for lead roles on public broadcast prime time, in favour of people who have shown little to no talent and have no popularity or recognition among the Korean public.

In those circumstances, it is not surprising for people to wonder if there were other factors behind these casting choices.

atz

November 28, 2014 at 11:15 AM

I am glad that someone has the same suspicion that I have. she really flopped in Nightwatchman. How can she continue to get a leading role with so limited experience?

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Orion

November 28, 2014 at 11:37 AM

This fandom really makes one lose faith sometimes. Yes, the industry is unfair and turns people into stars without them having earned it. But I only see selling sex and sponsors mentioned as reasons about women.

You think none of all these one-hit wonder "oppars" did the same? Or are those just so shining with potential that someone "spotted their talent"? I don't see many saying such things about said oppars.

Plenty of shady deals go down in these industries. Not all are the same type and not all have delicious sex gossip behind them. And not all of those are about women...

The drama industry is lacking in young female actresses with star value. It was even on the news. They're trying to get actresses with little hope and means and turn them into stars through hallyu-friendly shows.

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museofmanymasks

November 28, 2014 at 12:10 PM

To clarify, I can't cast shade on what goes on behind closed doors, and the pendulum probably swings both ways, as in males and females. Her(?) comment just put in a funny mental picture: Sponsor: Let's see, I bought clothes, shoes, stardom, hmmm why do I feel like I'm forgetting something? Oh well. *Leaves with tv playing terribly stilted acting in the background*

And if anything, its funny because doesn't it highlight the inherit sexism of the industry? Pretty boys get cast because they're pretty and fangirls will follow. The same thing with girls, but fangirls froth at the mouth pointing out the very flaws their oppas have. Its deplorable, but it happens due to dramas having a primarily female audience.

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Orion

November 28, 2014 at 12:21 PM

Agreed there. On the funny mental image. I don't think it's the majority of the female audience though. Or I hope it's not. I think internalized misogyny is a problem, but vocal groups can often feel like the majority.

I see plenty of people here say she sucks. Those would give a second chance to any puppy oppa that they are not giving her, but at least most are speaking about her acting. Thankfully, these more disrespectful comments are rare.

I probably made them in the past too. We live, we learn. Hopefully such commentators will one day learn too.

As for Go, if the mother and son are the leads, then she might do ok for the role she is given and since there are different creators who might guide her better here. We can hope and wait.

sogazelle

November 28, 2014 at 1:02 PM

Ooops I was late...and thank you for saving me with this brilliant clarification. I'm a girl by the way...:)

And my comment was indeed made as a joke...
and I used the word "maybe", because everyone here seems to be bewildered that an unknown actress without obvious talent is brought into the industry... and after just one supporting role in a drama... is being suddenly cast in lead roles in major networks no less...and not even in weekend dramas...kyahhh.....this obviously raises eyebrows.

And when I mentioned sponsor...I did not necessarily mean sex...and my comment did imply men as well...sorry I did not specify that...

Again my point is that whether is your uncle...your rich dad's friend or hell... your sugar daddy.... who is pushing you to be famous...
Be it a girl or a boy...just tell them to shed some cash in some acting classes too....cause is go'n come back to haunt you....like it's happening right now for this young girl in this topic.

Orion

November 28, 2014 at 1:24 PM

@sogazelle

Ah, sorry to misunderstand there and glad you did not mean that. It's true connections matter a lot in Korea and business is very corrupt.

Add to that the need for stars and you get total rookies, some even bad actors, being given leading roles right away or after a couple of non-impressive works/performances.

Businesses like quick gain and so it's cheaper to push popularity than train them well and push talent. With idols, it works, since they have a fan base abroad that can sell the shows. With rookie actors, it doesn't work as much. Unless they're hot men.

I think they need a new approach with rookie actresses. The vocal netizens will clearly not give those the free pass rookie actors get. I think it's a good idea to train talents in general. People will eventually get tired of dramas if all they offer are the same stories and bad acting. Diversity is increasing, so it's about time they follow that quest for better quality with casting too.

I have only seen Go in the bad 'Night Watchman's Journal', so I have to little information to assess her future, but I think this is a smart choice on her behalf. Well, not smart for netizen love, obviously, but for working on some skills. Secondary role, some seasoned actors around. I hope KBS can behave and let this one be good.

pogo 🍉

November 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM

They’re trying to get actresses with little hope and means and turn them into stars through hallyu-friendly shows.

I don't think anyone would question it, if it wasn't for the fact that actresses who have shown far better skills in the smaller roles they have been able to get, are being ignored in favour of newbies with neither skill nor popularity.

Sure, great that that they are trying to get actresses with "little hope", but "little hope" in this case apparently means "absolutely terrible at acting" too.

And please name even one of those one-hit-wonder oppars who is criticised for bad acting and just waltzed into lead roles without going through several years in smaller/supporting roles first, i.e. the male equivalent of Go Sung-hee or Jin Se-yeon. (someone who is not an idol, that is - we all know idols are not cast for their skills).

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jaejyj

November 28, 2014 at 7:32 PM

haha u may probably rt. she may have sponsor thats why she got those lead roles

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6 zetnnik

November 28, 2014 at 9:36 AM

Good gad! Why her? She's one of the reasons I couldn't continue watching Night Watchmen -- even JIL could not save it for me. I was all being grateful that PSH is in Pinocchio and she could not be in this one...

As 4D mentioned above, I do hope that netizens make enough fuss that she will suddenly have scheduling conflic. ;)

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NileRose

November 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

Why are you grateful that shin hye couldn't be here??
I just want to know the reasons .

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zetnnik

November 28, 2014 at 7:12 PM

@ NileRose
I saw her in You're Beautiful and saw her in an ep of Strong Heart and just took an intense personal dislike of her...

I can't even watch Pinocchio even though it has LJS. T_T

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roller

November 28, 2014 at 7:54 PM

park shin hye is not considered as a good actress?

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NileRose

November 29, 2014 at 12:58 AM

Seriously ......... No comment
I think the good thing that she isn't in this drama although I love JYJ but the story will concentrate on the male as always .
At least pinocchio she is new ,different and sassy :)
Plus strong heart episode make you dislike her so .... you can't watch pinocchio ....!
Any way Good luck with your reasons ( I don't understand the intense disliking her bcz a tv show hahaha ) .

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Sun

November 29, 2014 at 10:21 PM

I too, have an intense dislike for Park Shin Hye. Just couldn't explain why I dislike her. Maybe it's her acting style or her roles. But to my surprise, she is adorable in Pinocchio. I like her character in that drama and her chemistry with LJS. Not that I have turned into a fan, but I definitely have change my view about her. You should try the drama out! Maybe you will change your opinion about her too.

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waterhelon

November 29, 2014 at 2:05 PM

If I were to answer your question, I would say that Park Shin Hye is not a very dynamic actress. Just in my opinion though. I've watched many of her dramas, except the currently airing Pinocchio (this is my opinion before watching Pinnochio so it might possibly change), but her acting never surpasses my expectations. She always acts in very similar roles. Just once, I want to see her try something new to prove herself like how Go Ara did with Reply 1994.

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7 kuku

November 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

I'm okay with everything .. but why Sung-hee ?? Waeyo??

Liked the plot of Spy Son and Spy Mom. Hope the eps flow turn out well and lets see how well the episodes are written..

Looking forward to JJ's acting again !! He's improving with every role he's doing !! Jia You Jejung !!

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8 kecik

November 28, 2014 at 10:01 AM

out of topic.. I'm hoping Jaejoong to sing OST for this drama. Can not waste his multitalented skills. <3 ^^

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anaht

November 28, 2014 at 11:46 AM

Agreed! I always look forward to his OSTs. So mournful... but such a rich sounding voice!

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cheetah

November 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM

Agreed !! I love his voice.

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9 Sue

November 28, 2014 at 10:04 AM

I was going to say something about the actress but I see from the comments above that I'm not the only one who thinks she is terrible. Please drama gods,make her reject the offer.

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aley

November 28, 2014 at 10:09 AM

I've seen the many comments on forum soompi, different websites, and on social network. EVERYBODY thinks she's a bad actress.

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Rafaela

November 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM

Sorry, but she accepted..... oh god please don't turn this drama in another cliché romantic tipical kdrama. It will be really hard for me watch this drama. I'm mad and sad.

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10 paroles

November 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM

Why is the big question here... I thought it's only MBC, but turns out KBS likes her too? Or are they just not putting in too much for this timeslot?

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11 captaincrunch

November 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM

Idk, I liked Go Sung Hee in Miss Korea. She made the most out of a small role. But I didn't see much of Nightwatchman bc it was pretty terrible, so. I'd be surprised if by the end anyone gave a good performance in that drama bc it was just so awful.

Anyway, it sounds strictly a love interest role, so I doubt she'll have much screentime. I probably won't watch this anyway bc I don't like Jaejoong much.

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roller

November 28, 2014 at 11:02 AM

gosh nightwatchman is pretty terrible. I wouldn't dare to recommend my friends to watch that drama. not even ilwoo can save me.

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Rachel

November 28, 2014 at 7:38 PM

Yeah I've only watched her in Miss Korea. Her part in that was small but enough to show some acting skills. She was ok in that. But it really seems that she was terrible in Night Watchman.

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roller

November 28, 2014 at 7:53 PM

maybe she sucks in sageuk drama?

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12 sogazelle

November 28, 2014 at 10:20 AM

Why don't they take the lead actress in "Surplus Princess" if they are looking for a fresh young face....

At least she can act and...

She would be perfect with Jaejoong!

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Gladiola

November 28, 2014 at 12:34 PM

No, Jae Joong deserves much better actress than her.

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sogazelle

November 28, 2014 at 1:09 PM

Her name is actually Jo Bo Ah...and she already did a movie with a much bigger star and better actor than Jaejoong.

That movie is called "innocent thing" and Jan Hyuk was her costar.

And I love Jaejoong...in case you are wondering...

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lalala

November 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM

@Gladiola
eh? for me Jo Bo Ah deserves better than Jaejoong..I think if Pinocchio casting her instead of PSH, I may like it better..I found her good and natural compare to some well-known actresses.

*****

I know ur oppa improved but he is terrible too in Protect The Boss. Just after that he improved so why not giving that girl a chance? Why so fussy now after ur oppa got recognition? Even Lee Boom, Son Hyun Joo, Kim Yoon Seok doesnt have problem to act with idols so I dont get it with all these complaints like ur oppa was a big star already

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13 noure

November 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

I really love Go Sung-hee in miss Korea you have hidden talent
good luck girl!

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14 museofmanymasks

November 28, 2014 at 10:33 AM

I'm liking the sound of the plot, plus Yoo Oh-sung, who is one of my favorite villains (Sad Popsicle FTW!). I haven't seen this actress, but if she's as bad as all that, maybe she'll be one of those love interests who dies (and STAYS dead) to spur Jaejoong on to do stuff. Hopefully.

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capricorn

November 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM

haha

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15 Abbie

November 28, 2014 at 10:45 AM

This suddenly sounds so much more interesting. I wasn't going to watch, but maybe now I will.

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16 Yuki

November 28, 2014 at 10:54 AM

Is she really that bad?

For Jaejoong to act extremely well, it seems he needs the support of a very co-star. So far, in his projects, he's been surrounded by effective actors who are able to bring out the best in the scene. heck, even his j-dorama, he was acting alongside friggin' EITA!!!

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roller

November 28, 2014 at 10:59 AM

not only eita but also with juri ueno!

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dramafan

November 28, 2014 at 12:09 PM

Yes but in Dr. Jin he had to act against PMY and SSH....both are pretty bad actors....

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17 roller

November 28, 2014 at 10:57 AM

I like the story and I'd love to watch jaejoong again in drama world. His eye-acting in triangle stole my heart. go songhee or whatever her name is I don't care much because I know this story would focus more on mother-son and family rather than love story. possibly that is another reason why they pick her. wallflower? anyway, I will watch this drama!

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18 derp

November 28, 2014 at 11:01 AM

wow for a newbie actress to have "considering favorably"! lol

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roller

November 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM

lol media play?

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Yuki

November 28, 2014 at 11:56 AM

"considering favorably" = My agency and I want to accept, but we'll see first how netizens and/or general public will react.

Very reminiscent of Yoona's potential casting for Cantabile Tomorrow.

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kuku

November 28, 2014 at 12:03 PM

hahaha !! lol.. where's the LIKE button >.< ..

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19 Ella

November 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM

Boo to Go Sung Hee. Why do great ones like Kim Ji Won, Lee Yubi, and Lim Joo Eun never catch a break for a lead character? For Jaejoong's sake, I hope Go improves drastically.

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20 Aliya

November 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

Tbh I don't see this pairing working out. I just don't feel it. Idk how to explain it..but yeah. _.

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Aliya

November 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM

So I was trying to be nice in my comment, but reading other comments made me realize that I was worried about nothing haha oh man

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21 Lilac

November 28, 2014 at 12:14 PM

Please not Go Sung-hee.....

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22 Gladiola

November 28, 2014 at 12:44 PM

What happened? They have no actress better than her?
May be she is the only vacant one as all young better actresses are in other dramas right now.
I think she and the one in Bridal Mask or Doctor Stranger or Inspiring Generation became actress because of some connections... lol...

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23 rime

November 28, 2014 at 12:59 PM

...new faces need a chance also, however I hoped that the lead actress will be more famous with amazing acting skills

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24 Hana

November 28, 2014 at 1:02 PM

i like her... she's pretty and she can act. We have to give a chance for new actress like her to get more ability

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25 reeta700

November 28, 2014 at 1:17 PM

Now who is the male from the female between the two leads??

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gimmemyturkey

November 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM

Look I know you you guys don't like her but this is a horrible comment to make, like really now? I mean the sexism is just so obviously rampant all over this comment section but this one takes the cake

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kilsang

November 28, 2014 at 6:21 PM

Umm...this troll is trying to insult KJJ not GSH. Don't know why people keep using Mirotic era pictures of him. It wasn't his best look but losers like reeta700 will find anything to try to bash.

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