Hwang Jung-eum romances Ji Sung(s) in Kill Me, Heal Me

75 January 5, 2015January 11, 2015

Hwang Jung-eum romances Ji Sung(s) in Kill Me, Heal Me

by javabeans

With only a couple days till the show premieres, MBC has released new posters for Kill Me, Heal Me, its “healing romance” featuring Ji Sung (and his seven personalities) falling in love with Hwang Jung-eum, a psychiatric resident. I always find these doctor-patient romances uncomfortable, but if we’re looking for a silver lining, I do at least appreciate that the tagline features the heroine this time promising the hero, “I’ll protect you.”

The tone is fairly light in the teaser below, though there’s a thread of pathos to give it that healing-drama feel. At one point, Kim Seul-gi (in a cameo) says, “That feeling like I’m alone in the world — feeling like there are many different me’s inside me…” We don’t hear the end of that thought, but it sounds meant to be an echo of our hero’s feelings.

This is a drama I’m mostly interested in for the leads, since it wasn’t long ago that we saw Ji Sung and Hwang Jung-eum being intense and tortured in the melodrama Secret. True, Kill Me, Heal Me will be going for an entirely different tone, with no wrongful deaths, payback schemes, or vengeful stalking at its heart — at least I hope. But we do know the leads have chemistry and are capable of pulling off both the whoa-that’s-sizzling angle to their romance, as well as the well-that’s-twisted side. Plus I’m certainly looking forward to seeing how Ji Sung tackles this role, since he always delivers. Now, if only the plot holds up…

Park Seo-joon, Kim Yuri, and Oh Min-seok also round out the main cast. Kill Me, Heal Me premieres this Wednesday on MBC.

Via iMBC

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1 blairbex

January 5, 2015 at 3:10 AM

wish seung gi was doing this. oh wells this ajusshi looks hot and the teasers and promo's so far look better than jekil and hyde .

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Kimura shunji

January 5, 2015 at 4:00 AM

Me too not feeling jekyll and hyde atm.and i wish seung gi was in this it would have been daebakk

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tweetpandora

January 5, 2015 at 4:56 AM

Was so not gonna what it when Seungi was cast... I like what we know of his character, he seems a sweetie but...his 'acting' is just not my cup of tea. The drama has to be extra ordinary for me to have to watch him. Much prefer Ji Sung.

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eny

January 5, 2015 at 5:11 AM

me too, for acting i prefer jisung, i only watch seunggi drama if i really interested with the story, i'm not too sure about this drama mostly because i doubt the writer could really write 7 personality, but the teaser with the addition of better actor make me wanna check it

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2222

January 15, 2015 at 10:51 PM

You should check it out. I was actually thankful LSG didn't take this drama, he's a great actor and all that, but I don't think he can pull it off as great as Ji Sung did. Ji Sung really did a great job and the first few episodes weren't as serious as I thought it would have been, it was more of a rom-com instead. It really is a joy to see Ji Sung with so many characteristics and each time, he doesn't fail to change his gaze.

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sargevee

January 30, 2015 at 12:29 AM

Ji sung is killing this role. He's so good I can't imagine someone else can do this. Blessing that Seung Gi and Hyun Bin turned this down. as much as I love LSG I don't think he can pull this off. He's not ready for this kind yet. ji Sung delivers that's for sure. I'm on episode 8 now and this is getting better and better!

Hope Airen

January 6, 2015 at 3:03 PM

We have his movie, also he needs a break from acting and we need an album!!

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2 Wobinie

January 5, 2015 at 3:11 AM

Not sure what could be happen, but from the teasers and the actors, this drama looks promising.

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3 redfox

January 5, 2015 at 3:14 AM

is it like, set in the early 1990ies? why is Seo Joon in that jean jacket and ...that thing...that strangles his lower part...uh.

somehow I wish someone would give Hwang Jung-Eum a lead that is at least normal... she always has to deal with men qho have a million issues. either allergies, violence, now 7 personalities. hope that none of them are agressive. Poor girl.

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redfox

January 5, 2015 at 3:15 AM

but Seo joon´s smile omg how I missed it, feels like the sun came up and it is summer though there is actually a blizzard outside.

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annnsow

January 5, 2015 at 12:03 PM

Haha nice way to describe Seo Joon's smile! <3

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Justme

January 9, 2015 at 4:53 AM

Hahahahahha i agree i love seo jun's smile he is my favorite actor plus secret is my favorite drama

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Bownie!

January 5, 2015 at 3:22 AM

I love Park Seo Joon, his hair, not so much. Oh Beanies, let's hope an upcoming hairdo would happen later in the drama. Then we would feel at ease with his wrinkly smile.

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bbstl 🧹

January 5, 2015 at 7:47 AM

His smile will override the hair for me but I'm with you - please, a new 'do would be welcome.

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Fatima Kas

January 5, 2015 at 4:14 AM

She did have a normal lead, a VERY fine one at that, have you watched Incarnation of Money? I believe in that drama SHE was the abnormal one lol!

One another note, I never watched anything with JS but this one could be a good start, only problem would be to know which one of the seven personalities is his real one?

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redfox

January 5, 2015 at 4:49 AM

oh, no I haven´t watched that. the word "money" gives me allergies.

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Fatima Kas

January 5, 2015 at 5:50 AM

who doesn't have "money allergy"?!
But seriousely, the drama is worth watching for Kang Ji Hwan's performance alone, not to mention it is from the team behind History of salaryman which is a great off beat drama

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Kimmy

January 5, 2015 at 4:59 AM

well according to the previews/articles, the chaebol one is the real one haha. Cha Do Hyun I think. Guyliner version is the domineering one of his other personalities :) so I think it won't be that confusing... I hope.

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Fatima Kas

January 5, 2015 at 5:58 AM

God no! I hope the rockstar version is not the real him, that would be too over the top for me!
So question remains which kind of cheobol would that be? the typical worn to death cold-hearted-with-a-heart-of-gold (yawn) or the quirky one à la... well, I can't think of any quirky cheobol lead!
maybe I need to watch more dramas that involve cheobols LOL!

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MPC

January 5, 2015 at 8:53 AM

Quirky a la Shin Sung Rok's character in Trot Lovers! I wouldn't suggest watching the whole thing necessarily (the last few episodes took a nose-dive, I thought) but I loved how bizarrely clueless he was as the entertainment company CEO.

juniper

January 5, 2015 at 9:43 AM

lolol I thought the lead in Incarnation of Money was pretty wacky too. I mean, the whole show was! But I agree he was very fine.

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darnanggs

January 5, 2015 at 6:11 AM

I dont think so.. They dont have phones like the one ji sung is holding in the 90's ... Or maybe the drama is set on different timelines..

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redfox

January 5, 2015 at 6:53 AM

or is it cause he grew up in USA or smth and just...

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ilikehim

January 5, 2015 at 7:30 AM

The jean jacket is fine, I like it.

But what's with the hair?! And then I scrolled down to his smile and all is forgiven...for now.

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4 robeobi

January 5, 2015 at 3:20 AM

So far, so good. Looking forward to it.

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5 Riri

January 5, 2015 at 3:38 AM

I know dramabeans will post this news. Thanks!

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6 meowingme

January 5, 2015 at 4:16 AM

Is it just me that feels that Hwang Jung-eum and Han Ji-min are splitting, I mean, spitting image of each other..?

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bluemoon

January 5, 2015 at 5:53 PM

A few years ago, when Han Ji Min was doing Wolf with Eric, I couldn't tell her apart from Song Ji Hyo.

I thought they were the same person.

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7 Rgin

January 5, 2015 at 4:29 AM

It looks promising. Definitely checking this one out. This might actually have more rating advantage than JHM because it starts out earlier especially if the plot will turn out good too. The preview is in this one is more intriguing compared to JHM.

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8 TJ

January 5, 2015 at 4:46 AM

It's her again! I really don't like her. I love Park Seo Joon and Ji Sung can be very charming....but her...jeez...

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9 lalalaove

January 5, 2015 at 4:49 AM

why does ji sung look so old in those photos tho.

park seo jooooooooooon. ngl he's the very reason i would be seeing this drama. him on witch's romance is one of cutest things evaaaaar.

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ramona

January 5, 2015 at 5:38 AM

Why?? Cause the man is 39 years old..but he is a hell of an actor and looks super hot in every role!.

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korazylady

January 5, 2015 at 10:30 AM

I'm with you! I'm always happy to see actors who can really ACT take on these roles, and I like them a little older. He's looking good to me, eyeliner and all!

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blueribbon

January 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM

What?!?! He is 39? Well he is 20 years older than me and I find him super hot and really enjoy his acting. LBY is one lucky lady.

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10 tweetpandora

January 5, 2015 at 4:54 AM

Secret was probably the only Makjang that tempted in the past 5 years or so, got curious cause of all the hype, it took me at least 3 episodes but boy did it suck me in, now that was a crack addiction inducing drama. For that reason I will give this a go, I definitely wouldn't have touched this with a barge pole if the leads had been otherwise. The other plus is I love the rest of the cast as well. Bring in on and please please don't disappoint.

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11 jomo143

January 5, 2015 at 5:01 AM

Looks good.
Part of JS's charm is that he plays characters that are off kilter - sligtly nuts - there is a **WARNING ** Go back! flag, but you can't stay away. It'll be interesting to see him play a fully nuts character. I guess we have to look for the sane lining in his cloud of crazy to love him.

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12 harmonyfb

January 5, 2015 at 5:30 AM

Dear Dramaland Psychiatrists: Boundaries (and professional ethics.) Get some, please.

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dal

January 5, 2015 at 5:45 AM

Agree if this happen in our hospital bye bye license

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Lixie

January 5, 2015 at 10:14 AM

Maybe she won't be his therapist, just a resident at the hospital he goes to, then it wouldn't be wrong. Would it?

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Odessa Jones

January 5, 2015 at 6:01 PM

God, I hope the synopsis is wrong (as they so often are).

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Ann

January 5, 2015 at 7:18 PM

Thank you for saying this; I don't feel so alone anymore. The psychiatrist/patient dynamic is one of the most intense, so it is especially unethical for a psychiatrist to have a relationship with their patient.

I hope that is just a misleading teaser.

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13 redfox

January 5, 2015 at 5:56 AM

btw I just added that poster in sweaters to my Kdrama Sweaters Pinterest. It wins everything. every sweater picture ever. basically, if it doesnt become a "Benetton - uniting people (and their 6 other personalities)" I will be so disappointed.

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nomad

January 5, 2015 at 7:18 AM

LOL!!!

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bbstl 🧹

January 5, 2015 at 7:45 AM

Another LOL!

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14 darnanggs

January 5, 2015 at 6:15 AM

Manager Kanggggggggg! Yay!

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ahahahhahaha

January 5, 2015 at 6:41 AM

I SOOOO AGREEE WITH YOU!!!!!

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Chandler

January 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM

Ugh, I fell so in love with him in Misaeng.

Glad he's in a leading role :)

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canxi

January 5, 2015 at 8:41 AM

I would see him here and there, I always thought he was delightful. I didn't even know he was going to be in Misaeng so that was a nice surprise!

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iamdeb

January 5, 2015 at 10:53 AM

I thought i couldn't get more excited for this drama then I saw his handsome face. Just...guh!

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ryoko

January 5, 2015 at 5:22 PM

I had the same reaction. :)

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15 Chandler

January 5, 2015 at 7:10 AM

I really like this cast :) So hopefully the writing and execution will make up for reservations I have about the overall plot. I'll be optimistic.

I had just happened to watch a lot of melodramas (which is weird, because I rarely get into them) around the time Secret came out so I wasn't in the mood for watching it. Now I'm stoked that I'll get to see the leads in a rom-com because I love them both in comedy and I could tell from what little I saw of Secret that they have good chemistry.

LOL the "Ji Sung(s)" in the title killed me.

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Chandler

January 5, 2015 at 7:10 AM

and healed me (i couldn't resist).

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16 korfan

January 5, 2015 at 7:44 AM

Ji Sung ..... always interesting in his roles.

Looking forward to this one.

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17 canxi

January 5, 2015 at 8:39 AM

Planning on watching this. Mostly for the leads, as well. The entire cast, I like, though so we'll see how it turns out! I'll watch both this and Jekyll, Hyde.

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18 ana

January 5, 2015 at 10:22 AM

Jisung looks so rough and tired in these stills. If I'm going to watch this, I feel like I'd be so lost. I would have to jog down every one of his characters.

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korazylady

January 5, 2015 at 10:38 AM

I think his characters will be so disparate that viewers won't have a problem, and I'm guessing that they will focus on a few or else the whole drama could go heywire. But no wonder the guy looks tired in these pics (although honestly, that's a matter of opinion,) didn't they just start filming a week ago?

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19 spazmo

January 5, 2015 at 11:45 AM

so happy for the reunion of Secret's OTP! seven ji sungs!!

altho, the two kwon sang woos in Cinderella Man didn't hold up the drama for me - the story was rather dull. or was it yoona...

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20 Bebot

January 5, 2015 at 4:21 PM

Ji Sung is a great actor.. Saw him in person in MAMA2011 award in singapore and he was just standing right beside me and he was very handsome in person. He was very friendly with song seung heon I think they are real friends. But he was really different in person much more handsome and he always smile :D lee bo young is one lucky girl and congrats to them and can't wait to see their first child

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jen

January 5, 2015 at 4:36 PM

WOW really!!! Lucky you, so jelous right now!! And I agree he really is a good actor

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21 yoo jae suk

January 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM

i really happy that the actor is nor seunggi...not because i did'nt like himacting... but i think that this kind of character need someone that can really pull of many character in one story....so im so happy that ji sung carry this character...looking forward to watch this drama....

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22 Riri

January 5, 2015 at 6:31 PM

and the 3rd teaser are out! :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJPVbSG4hug

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23 Wol Jinju

January 5, 2015 at 8:47 PM

They have an amazing chemistry from Secret and now they both are the leads on this now and I couldn't be any happier!

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24 conan

January 5, 2015 at 9:18 PM

The casting director has a thing for dimply smiles!

Asides from that, I'm not exactly sure I want to watch this because I'm not sure if they'll be able to handle it with sensitivity. Maybe the first teaser just sucked.

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25 jann

January 5, 2015 at 9:53 PM

These two have so much chemistry it's illegal...literally...coz he's married...lol

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26 whitewire

January 5, 2015 at 10:55 PM

For this drama, God help me! I really cannot stand the wait and it's unhealthy. I am so sure that Han Jimin excites me for Jekyll, but this time, when we talk about the reunion of the fantastic couple Ji Sung and Hwang Jung-eum in angst-filled Secret... In a totally different tone (romantic comedy)... How can I stand another day waiting!!! Ji Sung in a truly tripolar state is a different source of thrill, and cannot be ignored! It just triples my excitement!

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whitewire

January 5, 2015 at 10:56 PM

Kill Me Heal Me come fast!
This is gonna be so perfect!

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kororo

January 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM

OMG I love the chemistry they had in secret, I mean they were on fire! I cannot wait to see them play in a lighter plot. I am so watching this !!!!

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27 kookicookie

January 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM

I'm getting Secret flashbacks yall. But to hell with it because BOTH my men are in this drama!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy!!

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28 Riri

January 10, 2015 at 1:01 AM

Ji Sung maybe the third choice, but he's the best choice... :D

I watched the first 2 ep back to back for multiple times. Haven't get enough yet.

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midflower

January 10, 2015 at 4:23 PM

Can't agree enough! Ji Sung rocked this!

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Adal

January 10, 2015 at 7:27 PM

Loved both episodes. Wish someone would recap this.

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29 armor

January 17, 2015 at 12:17 AM

Kill Me, Heal Me is a growing hit here in the Philippines!

Good thing its Ji Sung:) with these multiple and complicated personalities, He is the best choice to own it.

And he really did it! He's doing great!

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30 quality

January 20, 2015 at 4:47 AM

SERIOUSLY???!!! JI SUNG WAS THE 3RD CHOICE FOR THIS DRAMA SERIES?!

LOL! BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE THIS DRAMA IS MADE FOR HIM. JUST SO PERFECT ! JI SUNG IS SO AWESOME!

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31 vern

March 6, 2015 at 2:15 AM

even ji sung was the 3rd choice for this drama series,...he made it good,..perfectly for him,..
JI SUNG is realy an actor,..best of all the best actor ever!!!!

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32 Mustlovekdrama

March 9, 2015 at 6:28 AM

I'm so grateful to every other actor who turned down this role! We had the blessing of Ji Sung gracing our screens in his usual outstanding self. He is such a gifted actor. Every personality is so distinct, so well crafted. Ji Sung absolutely nailed all his characters!

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