Song Ji-hyo courted to join Byun Yo-han’s Ex-Girlfriend Club
by girlfriday
Hm, the last time Song Ji-hyo played someone’s ex, it wasn’t as much fun as I had hoped — Emergency Couple did have its outlandish moments, but it wasn’t exactly what I’d call a healthy relationship that needed a second go. Perhaps she’ll have better luck with Byun Yo-han (Misaeng) in tvN’s new Friday-Saturday romantic comedy Ex-Girlfriend Club. She’s been offered a leading role, and both she and Byun Yo-han are both considering for now.
This is will be the first tvN drama from PD Kwon Seok-jang of Miss Korea, Golden Time, and Pasta, which does make me anticipate the show. Writing is Lee Jin-mae of My Country Calls and I Am Sam. The romantic comedy will be about a man who can’t stop stressing about his current girlfriend’s past lovers, and a woman who’s just as preoccupied with her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend.
I guess that doesn’t necessarily make Byun Yo-han and Song Ji-hyo exes, since we’re not told how they’re linked romantically. Byun Yo-han is up to play a social butterfly, a webtoon artist and philanthropist who makes friends wherever he goes. It drives his girlfriend nuts, but he’s a bit hapless, if well-meaning.
But this, I think he’ll probably get multiple kicks to the nuts for: He creates a webtoon about all of his past girlfriends (hence the ex-girlfriend club). Does he have a death wish or something? That webtoon then ends up being shopped around to be made into a movie, and Song Ji-hyo plays a movie producer that’s involved in the adaptation. I’m not sure about the pairing, but maybe it’s because I can only ever picture Byun Yo-han loving Jang Geu-rae?
Ex-Girlfriend Club follows Superdaddy Yeol (after Heart to Heart) in May.
Via Xports News
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Tags: Byun Yo-han, Ex-Girlfriend Club, Song Ji-hyo
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1 mary
March 4, 2015 at 3:13 AM
ㅋㅋㅋㅋ that description is hilarious.
Kinda reminds me of Gu Dae-young in Let's Eat being nice to everyone. Lots of room for misunderstandings!
I need to finish Misaeng soon so I can join in the Byun Yo-han love :D
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2 Unnie55
March 4, 2015 at 3:16 AM
I'm so thrilled ><
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3 jessieh
March 4, 2015 at 3:23 AM
Another romcom for jihyo. I hope she accepts it. Emergency Couple was good but in real life I don't think it was a good idea to get back at your ex who emotionally abused you to the point you were going bald. I do love Song Jihyo in a romcom more than sageuk.
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4 Chandler
March 4, 2015 at 3:32 AM
I actually really like this pairing. Very unexpected, yes, but I think they could make a cool couple. And I like this premise much more than Emergency Couple and that includes the character descriptions so far.
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5 Kath
March 4, 2015 at 3:55 AM
Keeping my fingers-crossed that Song Ji Hyo does this drama, sounds hilarious and I need to see her do another rom-com drama. Still can't believe it had taken her so long to do one and although Emergency Couple left a lot to be desired I enjoyed seeing her in that genre, it fit her really well.
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6 Techan
March 4, 2015 at 3:59 AM
I agree! And it's been ages since I last saw Ji Hyo in a drama! (it really feels that long for me) I've been really waiting for her new project. And.. Yeah, She's pretty good in romcoms that's also why I'm looking forward to this, and Byun Yo Han, I don't think I've seen enough of him in Misaeng cause man, I honestly think this guy has potential. Oh well~ Jebal! Ji Hyo unnie please say yes to this drama~
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7 conan
March 4, 2015 at 4:06 AM
Song Ji-hyo's character was the best thing on Emergency Couple. Sadly the drama went a bit too dramatic for its romcom tag, but Ji-hyo was great throughout. I'm hoping she'd take this, alongside Byun Yo-han. I think those two can pull off comedy real well.
And if it's directed by the man who made Pasta, probably one of the most theoretically boring yet surprisingly super pleasant drama in the universe, then I'm on board.
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8 songsong
March 4, 2015 at 4:11 AM
Seems like an interesting pairing.
Love Byun Yo-han in Misaeng.
I actually was hoping he could work with Kang Sora again.
Love them both in Misaeng.
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9 Quiet Thought
March 4, 2015 at 4:15 AM
Sounds like a concept that will require some complex romcom writing. Song Ji Hyo's acting was better than the writing on Emergency Couple or Mandate of Heaven, so she should do well in this story.
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10 thursdaynexxt
March 4, 2015 at 4:33 AM
All sounds good so far - Byun Yo Han, Song Ji Hyo, Miss Korea, Pasta!
I hope BYH gets a good wardrobe again, I loved his outlandish fashions in Misaeng (is it too much to hope for the same hairstyle? It's so wrong, but on him it was adorable).
(on a side note: can't believe they're already talking about what's next after Superdaddy Yeol! I haven't seen the first episode yet!)
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11 ellenelle
March 4, 2015 at 4:39 AM
I seriously need Song Ji Hyo in a good project to wash out the painful memories of the mess that was Emergency Couple. Still can't process how such a good actress could be in such a bad drama haha Anyway, hoping it works out!
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12 jheart
March 4, 2015 at 5:38 AM
Awwwww my two darlings pair up together?
I love them both <3
Hope we will get to hear the confirmation soon~
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13 Adal
March 4, 2015 at 5:57 AM
Yay! This sounds like a good match. Looking forward to this.
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14 risa
March 4, 2015 at 6:24 AM
Nice to see "philanthropist" included in a character description for a change.
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15 soiia
March 4, 2015 at 6:46 AM
*fingers crossed* that the drama will turn out to be as much fun as your description xD
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16 yonghwagf
March 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM
Is this going to be shown at the same time as kbs producer? Since its Friday and Saturday too
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17 btsxfangirl
March 4, 2015 at 7:16 AM
I didn't really like her in 'emergency couple' but w.e she is quite likable with the right script..I was really hoping for han groo though.
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18 jensredshoes
March 4, 2015 at 7:30 AM
Since it's the PD from Pasta and the writer from I Am Sam, I can look forward to this. The story sounds good. :)
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19 canxi
March 4, 2015 at 7:31 AM
Would love them together, I feel like that would be fun.
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20 Angélina Eang
March 4, 2015 at 8:00 AM
I am a little bit worried for her health though.
She is going to be so exhausted filming for that drama AND Running Man.
Of course, I am happy that despite the rise of popularity of her acting career, she isn't quitting the show but yeah', it must be really exhausting. She is truly a hardworker.
The same goes for the other members though. All of them (except our Big Nose Hyung, haha)have busy schedules after RM so yeap', they are freakin' awesome for trying their best <3
Whatever, it sounds fun so I will wait for more updates to see if I am going to check it out or not :)
It's pretty awesome how a hit drama can do so much good for your career though.
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21 goldeng
March 4, 2015 at 8:44 AM
ohhh now that we see more about his character, I do think he has a death wish but well, i wanted to kill Seok Yoolie too for being so nosy and ended up looving him to death... depending on the number of exes, he might go broke asking for their permi$$ion to be in the movie... copyrights aint cheap lol
Ji hyo was like sleeping everywhere in RM while filming emergency couple so I hope she gets to balance things out and stay healthy if she accepts this role... i hope she does! and hopes this can lead to Yo han appearing in RM *winks*
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22 4D
March 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM
This actually sounds interesting.
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23 Elaine
March 4, 2015 at 12:25 PM
I really hope she accepts this drama. Sounds fun and rom-com totally suits her. EC, for all its plot problems and bad writing, had its moments of goodness. Maybe its the natural use of medical terms that you know the actors put lots of effort, or the general fun the actors are having in the show, but it appealed to the public. Though the plot really sucked. At least, it showed some serious potential for Jihyo. She's hilarious and I can't wait to see another great side of her.
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24 ck1Oz
March 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM
I was quite interested in the drama but now reading about the webtoon? I am just dying. Does he want to get slapped by every ex?
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25 Stuart
March 4, 2015 at 1:28 PM
As a man, I have to say I find a credibility flaw here - looking like THAT, how would Song Ji Hyo be anyone's EX? ?
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26 kdrama_craze
March 4, 2015 at 7:02 PM
I love her. And she's one of those few actresses who looks naturally beautiful. I hope she accepts the role. Excited.
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27 spazmo
March 4, 2015 at 7:18 PM
sounds cute! love them both...
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28 Noelle
March 4, 2015 at 7:25 PM
Loved her since Emergency Couple. I had issues with that show but I liked it. The leads were a saving grace until some Noble Idiocy and Caveman attitude came a calling.
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29 kdramamaniashan
March 4, 2015 at 7:57 PM
unnie jihyo!!! can we have running man cast.as cameo aka monday couple, ace couple siblings couple? i hope she wont sign this drama. im done with exes story/drama lately.
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30 abc
March 4, 2015 at 11:00 PM
"I’m not sure about the pairing, but maybe it’s because I can only ever picture Byun Yo-han loving Jang Geu-rae?"
guess i'm the only one still spazzing all the way to that statement...lol.
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31 pinktape
March 5, 2015 at 4:00 AM
I'm still gushing over the fact that Byun Yohan is going to nail it. It's a perfect role for him! And adding Jihyo into the equation is a good thing I guess!
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32 alpha
March 5, 2015 at 4:43 AM
Ah I absolutely loved watching Emergency couple with Ji Hyo, so I was expecting more romcom from her. And this is excactly what I get now, yaaaaay.
Please accept it..!!! :D
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33 Ella
March 5, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Unpopular opinion.
I love Running Man Song Ji Hyo but find her acting quite lacking. She's yet to wow me in anything and her onscreen presence is a bit bland too. Hope this one is better!
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34 miloplease
March 5, 2015 at 6:40 PM
omg byun yo han and jang geu rae. unlikely otp but oh so lovable. I still can't get over what an unlikely masterpiece misaeng was. I live for this kind of moments. Having the privilege to watch masterpieces. There are dramas that are awesome in the beginning. Dramas that are awesome at the end. But to be able to sustain a masterpiece for months is amazing.
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