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Gong Hyo-jin considers Producer opposite Cha Tae-hyun

I love it. This drama is doing so many things right, and it’s not even on the air yet. Producer, the new KBS drama from the writer of You From Another Star, is courting Gong Hyo-jin (It’s Okay, It’s Love) to complete the leading cast. If she signs on, she’ll play opposite Cha Tae-hyun, which would totally make my day (so far he’s the only one locked in to star; Kim Soo-hyun and IU are still considering their offers). They’d make one hell of a foursome, so everyone start calling in your karma points and doing your rain dances.

Gong Hyo-jin has been offered the role of a 10-year veteran variety PD, which puts her in the same starting year as Cha Tae-hyun’s character. She was a wide-eyed young innocent when she first entered the variety division of the television network, but has now become a hardened, contentious survivor. She’s smart and haughty, but also has a bumbling streak which lessens the overall effect of her arrogant demeanor.

Her character’s got a chip on her shoulder because of having been alienated in the past, so it leads her to be a bit childish, namely by trying to use her programs to showcase the extent of her power. She’s so prideful that she says whatever is on her mind, whether it’s in front of the department head or the director of the network.

Cha Tae-hyun will also play a veteran PD, while Kim Soo-hyun is being courted to play a rookie PD who ditched law school and came to television in the name of love. IU is considering a role as a top star, an ice princess who’s been burned too many times to trust anyone.

Writer Park Ji-eun (You From Another Star) is penning, and star variety PD Seo Soo-min (Superman Returns, 1 Night 2 Days Season 3) will be at the helm. I was already excited about the new series, but Gong Hyo-jin is one of my favorite actresses, so obviously I’ll be over the moon to see her being charming and funny next to Cha Tae-hyun. Fingers crossed.

Producer is hoping to start shooting this month for an April broadcast, tentatively on Fridays and Saturdays beginning April 17.

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YES PLEASE! Can we get confirmations in the next days please because that would be the first drama in long time where I like pretty much everyone of the main cast!

Gah I'm getting SO excited about this which is dangerous if in the end we're left with only Cha Tae Hyun and three completely other people^^ (who could still be ppl I like but let's be real here this cast would make my day!)

*starts prayer circle*

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Save me a spot in the prayer circle! *clasps hands together*

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*Joins prayer circle*

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*joins prayer circle then moves to the middle of circle :D

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Kim Soo Hyun confirmed today. So now it is a waiting game on the ladies.

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HALLELUJAH!

Spazzing at work due to this tid bit of news...

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Woah.. what.. how does this work? 4 of them must be leads. I sense a big hit coming if this really come to pass.

You can't put CTH and GHJ as second leads, that will be a waste.
But I don't believe KSH and IU relegated to second leads too. They're too 'big' for that.

Though honestly I'm much more excited with the veteran pairing than the younger ones.

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Same here at first I thought how can Cha be a second lead, but if Gong is also included I guess its multi-couples kind of thing with everyone being leads

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yeah a star studded foursome leadsome win win! I can't wait! xD

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please let the writing be EXCELLENT if all actors/actresses sign up...I was this giddy when I saw the line up for Heirs, only to be that much disappointed watching it.

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*joins this prayer circle* T____T

Please let this come true, kdrama gods!

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*graciously lends some of her Rimcense*

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According to Koala's Playground, KSH is confirmed. :D

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So happy GHJ has confirmed. She is one of my few K goddesses who makes every drama she appears in Better.

A two-couple drama, each one is Gold in itself.

It must be an attempt to lure viewers back in, and raise ratings. Hooray.

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*joins prayer circle* please drama Gods I beg you !!!!

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*joins in*

Do the drama gods want a sacrificial virgin Candy character to sweeten the deal? I can spare a roommate for that...

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*sidles up to the prayer circle, hoping there is still space*

Gong Hyo-Jin would so rock this part. And since Master's Sun and IOIL I have a deep respect for her acting abilities and range.

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1. Which drama gods do we have to make sacrifices to in order for this to happen?

2. What would be a sufficient sacrifice?

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Blood, of course

:-)

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IU? No sure...

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She could stand to improve, but I think with a good project with great actors around her would bring out something special.

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Unpopular opinion... But can we please trade out Kim Soohyun for Shin Sungrok/Park Haejin (since they were also part of stars), and IU for Jung Somin? Please?

I hate not being able to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else.... But really not a fan of Kim Soohyun nor IU.

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I love Jung Somin sooooo much! But I think IU is chosen because she sings well. Do Jung Somin sings too? If she does that would be amazing!!
I miss her so much T^T

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do they really need an actress who can sing? they can dub Suzy's singing in DH, they can do the same with whoever they cast as long as the actress has good singing skill. I'm tired of those who say that they need to cast idols, just because the roles require singing in some parts

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Still, I actually like IU a great deal as an actress. So I'm happy with this.

That said, It's been a long time since I've seen Jung So-min. I hope she gets a good project soon...

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i don't see her as being an ice cold princess.. it will be bizarre..

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I admit that my high opinion of her comes from her natural, down-to-earth acting in You're the Best Lee Soon-shin.

SO I do think this role, in particular, will be more challenging for her to pull off, but I think she can do it!

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what they dubbed Suzy's singing in Dream High?? Why?? Isn't she a singer? She can't be an actress she's quite bad. Then what is she famous for? o_o

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Yeah she's a singer but her character was meant to be a soprano which she isn't so for those parts she was dubbed.

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I like Sungrok as much as the next fangirl (probably a lot more) but the man's already done 4 dramas in one sitting last year. I want to see him in dramaland soon, but for now, I think he should just kick back and relax a bit first. He's currently on holiday in Japan, anyway.

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Lol, I can relate, I've felt that way. In this case I'm now interested because of Gong Hyo Jin's offer so we'll see...

I like IU fine, but I haven't been into Kim Soo Hyun since Dream High. I dunno what happened because I loved him in that and was rooting for his character all the way but his other projects have either not interested me or piqued my interest and then lost it somehow? It's a good way to make my love die ): Maybe if he re-unites with IU it could be fun, though? I think Shin Sung Rok and Park Hae Jin might be a little too old...or look a little too old, though.

I do like Jung So Min but I also kinda wanna see IU as an ice princess and not bright and bubbly. Anyway, only one person has actually signed on so who knows what will happen.

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True... lol. Just wanted to let the producers/script writer know that there were other talented actors in that drama they could have used.... Just incase they ever hear my pleas.

I have a sack full of young actors that I'd pick over Kim Soo Hyun anyday... But as for actresses... I have so very few that I love, and they don't get enough love from the mass public. ;(

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Yeah, me too. I'm sure the writer just really loves him, lol. But if he rejects I am wondering who else they would pick.

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KSH is a decent enough actor where I never really had an issue w/ his acting chops (aside from his crying pretty much exactly the same way every time), but at the same time, I have never noted his acting to be at that "next level" either (the fact that he won the grand award over Han Suk-kyu was a complete joke).

Definitely not a reason why I would give this drama a try (IU also, for that matter).

But GHJ and Cha-concubine - yes.

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Just because your opinion is that he isn't that much of a great actor does not make him winning Daesang and Best Actor trophies a 'complete joke'. That is really rude and borderline hating and bashing. You could have just stated that you think HSK deserves it more because in your opinion he acted better instead of throwing in an insult. People have different taste and opinions so I respect yours but do you really need to throw in insults just to state your opinion?! Clearly all the juries and critics who voted and watch all the dramas and deliberate the actor acting think KSH is the most deserving one. I think so too since I was so impressed by his acting in TMTETS and many also thought so. But I never go around belittling the other actors who I think isn't that great in acting but recieved the awards because my opinion doesn't necessarily equates truth or a fact.

I was just tick off that this was a GHJ article but everyone is talking about KSH, his casting, his popularity, his acting, his appeal and every single thing you could criticized and hate about him when this is not even his article. I just don't get it how people kept saying they do not like him, kept belittling and complaining about him but are the one who kept bringing him up every single time even more so than his own fans. Does that make sense? I like him but I don't even mention or think of him as much as the people who claim to not care or like him.

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you may like em you may hate em but you can't ignore em. that's star power

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@krys11 i do agree so much with you.. if you notice, other actors winning any awards much little recognition than ksh already received, you can see they brag about it how much their favorite actor win and need to explain the award is from critic etc.. when somebody said their fav not so good in acting, they counterback saying if not why they win this and that.. it just funny. but i never saw any ksh fans bragging how ksh wins many awards that mostly recognize by critic instead his haters bring it to say he is overrated. that show how jealous people are. but for real, rating, awards recognition show it all. no need to talk more.

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I feel a little responsible for getting bd5 some backlash here. I don't think they said anything wrong and it's only natural that people talk about all the casting offers in a related post...

They were just expressing their opinion and it didn't seem at all malicious. No need for any hurt feelings. ):

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It's obvious why people like to bash or put down KSH. Jealousy is a hugh motivation. Who is not envious of his success? It's always the same people saying the same crap. Could careless about these comments because ultimately what is reality is most important. He is popular and the most sought after actor whether you agree or not...

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Um, you do know that those awards shows are pretty much known as being "POPULARITY" contests rather than actually awarding the best acting - so more like The People's Choice Awards than the Academy Awards, but even the latter falls prey to popularity ("The Titanic" winning over "LA Confidential").

And yes, it was even more of a joke than usual due to Han Suk-kyu losing out for his phenomenal performance in "Tree With Deep Roots."

KSH was OK in TMTET, but do you really think he was worthy of the top acting award when Yeo Jin-go OUT-acted him as the younger version of the King?

And what? People can't speak the truth?

There are plenty of K-celebs that I really like (such as Yoon Eun-hye, Kim Tae-hee, Suzy, etc.), but I'm not going to gloss over the fact that their acting has been lacking for the most part (tho KTH has shown a lot of improvement recently, but some of her early stuff was painful to watch).

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Yeah, that LAME jealousy argument.

Have absolutely no jealousy of KSH whatsover.

Someone who I am jealous of would be Han Suk-kyu for his great acting ability or Kim Sung-soo for his cool factor and looks.

But KSH - no.

Oh, gee - I must then be "jealous" of Gong Yoo, Won Bin, Hyun Bin, Soong Jong-ki, etc.

And must then be more "jealous" of the ones who I find not be as good of actors.

Sorry if I don't equate popularity for you, know - actually being really good.

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@bd5: Pffft.... Let me remind you that what you're saying is just an opinion, not what your so called "truth". Honestly I wonder why people waste time to make comments of actors that they don't even care for. There's always a motivation whether or not you realize it. Why do people think that the only way to prop one actor up is to step on another.

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I feel the same way - he's not been quite the same for me since Dream High.

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Wow, it really seems like this is a common feeling amongst people. It's a feeling I've been fighting against, frankly, because I still like the guy. I still want him to do well, but I admit I don't ever get particularly excited with his castings anymore :/

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What can one say, except that KSH has been extraordinarily lucky w/ his career and drama choices.

Can't think of one that I watched where he stood out in any way (YFAS - was all JJH and Shin Sung-rok, even if his role was a bit of a caricature of a "baddie").

In TMTETS, Yeo Jin-goo way outshone KSH (as did Kim Yu-jung did for Han Ga-in); much more excited about YJG's casting news, except sadly, despite his talents, he doesn't yet have the star pull that KSH has.

KSH was fine in "The Thieves" as well, but he didn't really seem to fit in (seemed too young).

But hey, the PD had to cast him to bring in the young/female crowd and it seems like that is what a lot of PDs are doing now, wanting to cast him so they can sell the rights to their drama for a higher price in China where he is now a huge star.

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@bd5: YJG way outshone KSH in TMTETS? Lmfao. Such a YJG delulu fan. Don't ever expect such a teen actor to have a star power at this age! Not yet.

And why not a young actor be able to beat a veteran in term of acting? If he was not that young, he may have even got daesang for that role, like Hyunbin with secret garden. And there was no daesang for that year. And yes, Han suk kyu and his secret door was a shame.

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"Wow, it really seems like this is a common feeling amongst people."

I don't know what people you are talking about. But I, for one, don't feel that way. I would love to see KSH (as well as GHJ) again in this drama.

I think people forget that we are talking about a very young actor here, meaning he has a lot of challenges to face in his career and a lot of room to grow in the future. He certainly has not matured and peaked as an actor, but a lot of people here are talking as if he has and as if he will stay one way indefinitely. I am happy that he is taking on more roles and working hard to hone his acting skills.

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Oh my so many alike people. I think the same, I loved him in DH maybe because everyone else sucked in it. But after that I don't see the appeal

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so it's not only me who think like that i only like KSH in Dream high, this drama news haven't attract me too , it's seem like KSH drama/movie always have many popular cast in it, then it become public attention, i wonder that project getting popular because of the cast or the story, so far i see it's more about the cast

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No worries. I don't get Kim Soo Hyun either. He's like a mythical creature to me.

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Another unpopular opinion...can we have an actress who can sing instead of an idol? I can't stand IU...I have really really tried to like her in her acting projects...

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IKR?! Lee Yoobi's a voice major in her university. She songs freaking opera songs so she has enough skills and credibility to pull of a singer role in a drama.

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I'm all for Lee Yubi.. Yeeah!!. And I think she'd be able to pull off the whole ice princess thingy.

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Fabulous idea! And what a concept, hiring someone who can both act AND sing. No, the temptation to hire an idol is just too strong...

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I know Im silly, I don't watch You From Another Star but Im gonna watch this!!

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I haven't watched this drama as well, but I heard a lot of great feedback from it. :D

I'm going to watch this as well. Haha, I have some serious love of GHJ.

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Gong Hyo Jin is simply stunning

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I commented in the previous post; I think this drama can do no wrong with its casting and it was announced like two days ago! I'm was already so excited for KSH-CTH-IU and now with GHJ on board (hopefully!) this is going to be my most anticipated drama in years.

The coupling is interesting since they'll be going with the expected. I definitely think this will be a drama where all four leads are showcased equally which is very rare for a kdrama. I love it and hope this will set off a new trend.

Cameos for JJH, Suzy, KJK, Jang Hyuk, and many more please!

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What do you mean by going with the expected?

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GHJ and CTH, KSH and IU. Thought they'd swap up the couples but this is expected.

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Oh, gotcha.

I actually would have expected KSH to be paired with GHJ and CTH with IU as it would be much trendier. So the more realistic pairings here are unexpected!

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Yea exactly! I also expected GHJ and KSH because they're the more popular-Hallyu names. But who knows what'll happen in the drama. There could be a switcheroo somewhere down the line but this is ideal and I hope it stays this way. I'm tired of love triangles as it is, why add that when two separate love lines is perfectly feasible?

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Has Gong Hyo Jin ever had a much younger leading man? Kim Soo Hyun could be the first. lol

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If the leads don't get equal spotlight, I'll be sorely disappointed. CTH and GHJ deserve better than that.

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But in different article they never stated that CTH-GHJ is the pairing. In both Naver & Nate article I have read about this drama, in no where they said that it was CTH-GHJ and KSH-IU pairing. People just assume because of the age. I actually have a huge feeling it will be KSH-GHJ instead. And that the reason KSH's character drop law school in order to be a Variety PD was because he fell in love with GHJ character who is a Variety PD so he decided to be like her.

It made no sense that the one he fell in love with in his character description is IU character because if she is then he would have just give up law school and pursue being a celebrity instead. Either acting or singing. But he particularly chooses to be a Variety PD which means it is more logical that the girl in his character decription who he fell in love with was the Variety PD female lead role. So you know he can work with her (or maybe even stalk or made a move).

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if it is kim so hyun and gong hyo jin I am definitely all aboard.

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I know im probably one of the few people to feel this way but I sighed when I saw gong hyo jin's name :( I tend to avoid dramas cos she's inside lol but if iu and kim soo hyun join the cast I may consider watching

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Me too!

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WHAT!! how do you not like gong hyo jin.. she is a freakin AMAZING actress

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Oh GHJ, please say yes! It will be so fun to see her as this character. And please have lots of fully formed side characters too (might as well ask for everything at once)!

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Omg! I am not usually fond of Gong. BUT IF IT IS OPPOSITE CHA TAE-HYUN, it's mooooooore than welcome to me! Come on baby, Cha Tae-hyun ♥ Gong Hyo-jin. Bring it on! Now I am excited. Actually just the premise that Cha is a variety veteran pro... And has a leading lady. Just what more is better! (Now put Cha as top-billed now) hahaha

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If it's Gong Hyo Jin, I'm definitely on this drama!

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I'm always weary of getting too excited for drama's with top actors...I mean, we all saw what happened with Heirs.

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Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye in no way come with the same guarantee of quality as do Cha Tae Hyun and Gong Hyo Jin. I'd watch those two act out the crappiest daily drama that ever reared its head and still enjoy the heck out of it.

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word is that the OTP is apparently Kim Soo-hyun and Gong Hyo-jin's characters (as in, he starts out with a huge crush on IU and loses it in favour of variety PD sunbae GHJ).

Either way, she's in so I am too. You're right about the guarantee of quality, I've never hated any of her dramas that I've seen (almost all of them)

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No worries my child, look at the screenwriter. Amazing screenwriter. Watch "Queen of Housewives" and "Unexpected You" for what she is capable of. Your faith will be restored.

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Me too, but GHJ has never disappointed me with her choice of dramas so I'll trust her again this time.

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I love her! I miss her in dramaland. The last thing I watched was Master's Sun and that was, I believe, in 2013. Thats a long while in dramaland. I hope she accepts the job but only if it's a good part. I really don't want her wasted as some background character.

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You skipped It's Okay, That's Love? It's good, imo. Maybe try it one day when you're bored.

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You can't miss "It's Okay, That's Love!" Amazing chemistry between the leads as well as a solid relationship among the cast. Definitely a must watch.

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GHJ?!!!! Oh please let this happen :)
I'm so excited right now!!!
CTH and GHJ would be so great and funny together

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I'm still mostly excited for Cha Tae Hyun and the storyline.

I've only seen Gong Hyo Jin in The Greatest Love, but she didn't leave a memorable impression. I'm kinda indifferent to her and IU.

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This is starting to sound too good to be true.

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Right? I don't want to get my hopes up.

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YES YES YES YES!!!

Although I think Kim Soo Hyun is overrated.

YES YES YES YES!!!

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If this drama end up with this combination of lead... sure, I'm off. I'm not into the leading actress... and it make me don't have desire to watch this drama.

Still I'm waiting for another drama to confirm its lead.

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This role sounds a bit similar to Ji Hae-soo, in that she's haughty and prideful. The 'bumbling streak' seems to be a good distinct point that'll separate the characters. Plus, I'm confident GHJ will bring make this role her own. I'd take these kind of characters over Candies any day, and we all know GHJ dislikes Candies and Cinderella stories. If she accepts the role, it's probably a good one.

CTH was enough to get me excited about this drama, but I'm openly a GHJ fangirl. So this drama is 10x more appealing now. I'll tune in just for them. Please, dramagods, don't let these talented people be wasted.

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Come on, this better be true. My last comment was to see gong hyo jin and cha tae hyun together in a drama. I was just having my hope but not really expecting it. If she confirms, lets have cth-ghj love line compare to ghj-ksh. Can't wait. Please confirm soon and i shall dance in my rain to wait for the confirmation. Excited!!!

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