IU courted to reunite with Kim Soo-hyun in Producer
by girlfriday
Well, you had me at Cha Tae-hyun, but I won’t say no if you just keep casting people I like. KBS’s new drama about varietyland called Producer has an offer out to singer-actress IU (Pretty Man, You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin) to play the leading lady, opposite Kim Soo-hyun in a possible Dream High reunion. How cute would they be? I feel a Dream High marathon weekend coming on…
The showbiz drama comes from star variety PD Seo Soo-min (Superman Returns, 1 Night 2 Days Season 3) and You From Another Star writer Park Ji-eun. It stars Cha Tae-hyun as a 10-year veteran variety PD with a mile-long list of credits to his name, but none of them are noteworthy in any way. Kim Soo-hyun plays the rookie PD who ditches the path to becoming a prosecutor and heads to work at the variety department of a TV network. Why does he do this? Why, for love, of course.
Maybe IU is that reason, though if she is, it makes him a little bit of a crazy fanboy with a pipe dream. She’ll play a singer who began as a trainee at the tender age of 13, and has grown up to be a 10-year veteran top star. She’s an ice princess with a poker face, mostly because she doesn’t like to let anyone else in. She has good reason to be guarded though, because she’s had too much experience with people who act as if they’d carve out their own livers for her if she needed, only to stab her in the back. She now knows to keep everyone at a safe distance, and never lets herself feel deep affection for anyone.
I’m curious to know what kind of variety program the show-within-a-show will be, because the parody possibilities are endless. So far Cha Tae-hyun is confirmed, while Kim Soo-hyun and IU are still considering their offers. The role of a female PD has yet to be cast to complete the main… lovesquare? Sun/hoobae-square? IU has made the transition from singing to acting well, and has gotten considerably better since her acting debut in Dream High. I’d love to see them paired up here, though I’d like some assurances that her ice princess won’t be a bitchy diva without a heart. Coming from the writer who created Chun Song-yi, I guess I don’t really have anything to be worried about, do I?
Producer is tentatively aiming for a Friday-Saturday slot beginning April 17.
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1 be
March 2, 2015 at 3:05 AM
I heard this is the writer for ON AIR drama, they did cast 2 female and male lead that time. I love that drama. SO far I'm loving the casting.
There's a rumour Gong Hyo Jin or Moon Geun young offered the role for the other female lead
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kanz
March 2, 2015 at 3:17 AM
Either Gong Hyo Jin or Moon Geun Young will be great for other female lead (variety PD).
This drama is shaping up nicely in terms of casting :D
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Aigoooo
March 2, 2015 at 3:52 PM
My very short list of my all time favorite Korean actresses: Gong Hyo Jin, Monn Geun Young, Yoon Eun Hye and Ha Ji Won. Anyone of those would be a must watch for me.
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eugene
March 2, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Just came to say that your list, exclude MGY, is very similar to mine, we can play flower and dolls sometimes, you know..
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Aigoooo
March 2, 2015 at 6:28 PM
Hehe.. What can I say.. Moon Geun Young had me at My Little Bride and Painter of the Wind. I detest sageuks but I actually watched Painter of the Wind in it's entirety. lol
jademwong
March 2, 2015 at 8:41 PM
That's my exact list of female actresses that I lIke o.o. Who are you and what are you doing in my head xD
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whitewire
March 2, 2015 at 3:17 AM
@be ON AIR drama is written by Kim Eun-sook. This is Park Ji-eun. If THAT rumor is true, I would prefer IU over Gong Hyo-jin or Moon Geun-young. :-)
So far I am loving the casting... IU, Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Soo-hyun. Should be fine!
Though I would fight for Cha Tae-hyun being the top-billed. Cha deserves it over Kim... Cha is greatly relevant with K-variety and has the longer lasting A-list status (since My Sassy Girl, I think)... though it's far from the possible outcome since Kim has gained worldwide fans from YFAS.
Now if there's a rumor about Jeon Ji-hyun regarding the role, WAHAHAHA, kidding...
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be
March 2, 2015 at 3:50 AM
Ah you're right. I mixed up with Joong Ki drama haha. So many casting news today. Yah JJH will be perfect but I doubt she'll doing this. Both male lead and the writer are connected to her though
Me too, I hope the writer will at least give a fair treatment for CTH and dont just let him become second male lead and overshine by KSH. ON AIR drama was pretty fair i guess but yeah they are different writer.
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fat_crayon
March 2, 2015 at 4:30 AM
Oh I just realised that! Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Tae Hyun are the leads for Jun Ji Hyun's two most successful work-- My Sassy Girl and You From Another Star! Hah! What a coincidence!
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siri
March 2, 2015 at 5:50 AM
haha yeah it'll be awesome if ji hyun joins this cast! IU will really have to fight for attention then :P though i'd be thrilled if gong hyo jin completes the cast as well.
I quite like IU's character as it's made out to be, different from the usual sweet and nice kdrama leads, nothing less expected from the writer :D and yay cha tae hyun will make it funny! and kim soo hyun will make it pretty.
This sounds like such a win win drama for now :D
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quirkstine
March 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM
OMG!!!! I hope they can get Jeon Ji-hyun to cameo here like Suzy did for YFAS. Think of all the hilarious meta possibilities! XD
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tieuyeunu
March 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM
I get the feeling Suzy will like make another cameo if IU is cast. Since she's best friends and all. JJH is to busy being awesome with her hot husband.
whitewire
March 2, 2015 at 5:20 PM
True. The first moment I have heard Cha Tae-hyun in Producer project. I was like... Is this some kind of Jeon Ji-hyun (leading men) affair project?? Haha...
Just 'My Sassy Girl' leading man Cha (film) and 'You From Another Star' leading man Kim (television). Just the two top projects Jeon became widely known for, honestly speaking. CHAAAAA TAEEEE HYUUUUN!
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korfan
March 2, 2015 at 3:37 AM
I'd love to see what Gong Hyo-jin and Kim Soo-hyun would do together.
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2 Xxvxx
March 2, 2015 at 3:16 AM
So she's modeled after Boa? This sounds amazing already!
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Sur
March 2, 2015 at 3:22 AM
Same thoughts!
I hope Cha also gets a girl.
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pigsnout
March 2, 2015 at 3:37 AM
Or IU herself.......she did debut very young too. And also had a scandal which almost ruined her career too. It was such a dumb scandal too, what is so shocking about a 19 year old having a boyfriend?
Much better for talented people like her to take lead roles than some other people.
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j2hr
March 2, 2015 at 5:24 AM
but IU does not have ice-princess image, BoA is closer to that concept.
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mo0mi
March 2, 2015 at 8:14 PM
boa would be interesting, she was descent in that mini drama with daniel choi and siwan.. iu doesn't fit this role at all..
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Pam
March 2, 2015 at 5:38 AM
Well IU herself became a trainee and debuted as a singer at 14/15 so it's not too far off from her own experiences
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3 HS
March 2, 2015 at 3:16 AM
Wow IU is doing really well for an idol-actor. I think she should go for it if Kim Soohyun signs on cus Kim Soohyun = 20% ratings
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4 paroles
March 2, 2015 at 3:42 AM
CTH is a major plus, but I quite like what I'm hearing about the plot too.
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5 BingleBingle
March 2, 2015 at 3:43 AM
The ratings are low for things like that, what a mediocre actress, sorry she's not an actress, she's a Singer.
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Jen
March 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM
Some actors were or are previous/current singers-turned-actors (and vice versa--a few idols were actors before they entered the idol business). Seo In Guk is a great example of this. A lot of people forget that he was a singer before he became an actor. Same with Lee Seung Gi.
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Jen
March 2, 2015 at 5:01 PM
Sorry, what I meant to say along with all that is that you can't just discredit someone just because they're also a singer.
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6 Mandy
March 2, 2015 at 3:52 AM
Oh man, is this drama going to cast my most favorite people on top of it being written by one of my current favorite writers? Can't get better than that!
IU and Kim Soo-hyun were adorable in whatever few scenes they had in DH together. Plus, his character sounds a tiny bit like Sam-dong with the dedicated-love angle. I'm just so excited for this; can't wait for the last cast member to get announced and for all to confirm. Don't disappoint drama, I'm counting on you!
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Mandy
March 2, 2015 at 4:01 AM
Oh mi gosh! They're courting Gong Hyo-jin! I can't believe my eyes that everyone in a cast can be such a winner. Damn. Now that I've been teased such a fabulous foursome, they all better accept!
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7 fab
March 2, 2015 at 3:52 AM
April is just in a month, can't they all confirm already?!
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8 esther
March 2, 2015 at 3:53 AM
Omg i just read naver ang they said gong hyo jin has been offered the female PD rolw.hoyeahhh.not really a fan of IU but my 3 fav actors in one drama??hell yeahh!!
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9 ramona
March 2, 2015 at 4:01 AM
Its being said that cha tae hyun is going to be paired with moon geun young.
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10 redfox
March 2, 2015 at 4:04 AM
TBH it is a little weird, cause IU and Kim Soo Hyun always looked like they could be bro & sis to me. but if they played opposite each other before...
But the part IU is offered seems juicy. The ruthless dynamics of the entertainment industry should be a good place to put all in and really not hold back.
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11 moon.
March 2, 2015 at 4:18 AM
I think IU is a really good choice. I don't mind her. I've mentioned that I wanted Kim Jiwon or her for the role. & wow just read Gong Hyojin is considering too. That's awesome! If all of them confirm this I can foresee this drama being hit already.
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moon.
March 2, 2015 at 4:22 AM
& also I noticed some people saying that CTH is playing second lead to KSH. But from what I read, I feel like all 4 characters are supposed to be equal leads? There is such thing as an equal lead ya know.
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paroles
March 2, 2015 at 4:29 AM
If IU is cast, I don't think it's a 4 equal leads thing. She's a up and coming actress, not a movie star like CTH and KSH. It'll be more like a 2 male leads + supporting female leads, i.e. the two guys will get top billing.
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Mandy
March 2, 2015 at 4:38 AM
I don't think GHJ would in any way be playing a supporting lead to the guys. And if she's cast, then IU and her would get just as big roles as KSH and CTH. It's not common in kdramas, but four equal leads with this writer is totally possible.
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paroles
March 2, 2015 at 4:52 AM
GHJ has been playing kind of supporting female leads. I say kind of here because you can consider her an equal lead and she shines in the dramas, but the plot mostly focuses on the male lead. And judging by the name of the drama currently, even if we get equal leads, I don't think IU will be in the equation. I actually like her, but I don't think she'll get as big a role. It'll definitely be fun to watch though, if we get a rookie PD + big-time star loveline.
Mandy
March 2, 2015 at 5:37 AM
I think that's the case for most kdramas but GHJ has always played an equally important character as the male. The only time a female lead gets the 'main' chatacter is in a female centric sageuk which is rare. Other than that, the likes of Ha Ji-won, Song Hye-kyo, Gong Hyo-jin etc plays equal leads. I don't consider K2H, IOIL or Secret Garden male centric but rather OTP centric. Which means it focuses on two people rather than just one. But that could simply be a difference in perception.
As for IU, if it's not going to be a love triangle, which I doubt it will - it's very obvious to me that she'll be playing a huge role in the drama. Unless they pair up KSH and GHJ. Then I can see her take a backseat with CTH making up the threesome.
Aigoooo
March 2, 2015 at 10:50 PM
The Queen of rom-coms cannot play second fiddle.. no no no no no lol
12 mi05
March 2, 2015 at 4:34 AM
if KSH's smart...he should reject this drama asap.
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Queenbee
March 2, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Totally agree ! The plot sounds boring, and the cast looks dull, like "the clowns and the idol". What will KSH do among them???
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Chandler
March 3, 2015 at 6:17 AM
Really? KSH is the one I'm least excited for. I, personally, wouldn't mind him turning it down either...
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13 Eli
March 2, 2015 at 4:42 AM
Hmm... reading the female lead descriptions, it's feel like Chun Song-yi version 2. Not complaining though, since she's just a blast to watch. Heh.
But if they are aiming for - pardon me - 'bitch' vibe why not considering Jung So-min? I think she is great at that while showing her vulnerable side. Though I wont mind IU. She was likeable enough in Dream High.
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14 crazedlu
March 2, 2015 at 4:46 AM
I could get behind this!
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15 ellenelle
March 2, 2015 at 4:51 AM
How come the female PD role is offered to top actresses and the celebrity role is offered to IU? I though the celebrity girl was supposed to be the lead?
I wouldn't mind having two equally important couples, but I don't know if that can work out. Ultimately, one takes all, and it doesn't make sense to seek out top actors for a secondary OTP.
I'm confused, but definitely on board. Hoping it works out!
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16 jheart
March 2, 2015 at 5:02 AM
Soo Hyun and IU are really close in real life after Dream High.
Their friendship is adorable.
IU went to all his movie premieres while he took time from his super busy schedule to come to her concerts <3
Surely the chemistry looks promising~
IU is one of the candidates I have on mind.
Reading the brief description, I think it suits her a lot.
I am fan of her music and her personality in real life.
So I have read lots of her interviews and I found her recent ones in the past years sound really deep and mature for her age.
The lyrics she wrote for her album is an art.
Behind those smiling face, she is hiding lots of pain and sadness.
She has gone through a lot with scandals.
She debuts really young in this competitive k-entertainment.
To maintain her" national younger sister" , it must be so tough.
She has been working really hard in both music and acting.
Her acting is getting better through projects. Of course she still has to work harder but girl gets plenty of potential. Hoping for a meaty role for her <3
There is so much soul in her eye acting and her voice.
The soundtrack is going to be awesome!!!
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rezberry
March 3, 2015 at 7:11 AM
I'll go with you and all what you said. You said it well.
And hell yeah. The OST will be sounds greattt, and KSH and CTH can sing too...
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17 jheart
March 2, 2015 at 5:04 AM
Cha Tae Hyun
Gong Hyo Jin
Kim Soo Hyun
IU
<3 Waiting for the confirmation!~
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18 john
March 2, 2015 at 5:32 AM
I like IU. She's so cute and her acting isn't bad either. Hope she has an opportunity to sing.
I just hope that the writer doesn't include a evil stage mom and a evil female character that tries to kill IU ' s character. *
** COUGH ** Trot Lovers
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bjharm
March 2, 2015 at 9:12 AM
yeah though I not as yet totally convinced on IU as an actress, she is cute and shows more promise than most of the current crop of Idol want a be actors that are stealing so many lead roles from trained proven actors.
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19 Kai0407
March 2, 2015 at 5:37 AM
Allkpop says that gong hyo jin might be joining this too! IU KSH CTH and GHJ! sounds real good! if its true then i can't wait for april to come! <3 <3 <3
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20 misswerte
March 2, 2015 at 5:50 AM
Say yes! Say yes! pretty pretty please???
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