From the press conference for Scholar Who Walks the Night
by javabeans
It’s not that I’m not excited about the premiere of MBC’s Scholar Who Walks the Night (I am! Vampires in hanboks! Lee Jun-ki pretty!)… it’s just that at this point, I feel there’s little left to say about the show. I’m all out of words. I have no more words to give!
So maybe pretty pictures of the cast will have to be enough for now, especially since the drama premieres in just another day. I promise you guys I’ll have more words to say on Wednesday!
Pictured below are: Lee Jun-ki looking dapper in pinstripes; Lee Yubi doing that whole androgynous-girly thing (as befits her cross-dressing drama character), dressed in an outfit nobody should wear, but somehow looks cute on her; Kim So-eun wearing her character’s air of mysterious hauteur; Lee Soo-hyuk sporting decent hair for the last time before he dons that terrible wig to play an evil vampire; Changmin, who’ll play the prince; and Jang Hee-jin all set to play a gisaeng.
Scholar Who Walks the Night premieres on Wednesday, July 8.
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Tags: Choi Kang Changmin, Jang Hee-jin, Kim So-eun, Lee Jun-ki, Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Yubi, press conferences, Scholar Who Walks the Night
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1 SD
July 7, 2015 at 1:19 AM
Our leads look adorable. Shipping them already. <3
KSE and LSH look good together.
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2 divyrus
July 7, 2015 at 1:21 AM
Not to say Lee Jun Ki is not beautiful in hanbok, but I really extremely miss his normal look.
Two weeks seems foreverrrrrr awayyyyy!!!!
Crossing fingers this one is awesome !
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Lulla
July 8, 2015 at 4:40 AM
Me too :p
People say that he looked the best in hanbok, but I think he is also great in normal attire. Love his casual appearence in Hero (although the story was so-so), and he looked so very handsome in Time between Dogs and Wolves
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Alerie
July 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM
I love how he looks in Two Weeks.
I'll watch everything he does, but I'm a bit tired of historical dramas... He should act in more modern action dramas.
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3 Marian
July 7, 2015 at 1:33 AM
Hahaha.....love the hair for evil vampire Lee Soo-hyuk. I love him with all his vampire stories.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:30 PM
"Lee Soo-hyuk sporting decent hair for the last time before he dons that terrible wig to play an evil vampire."
Unfortunately, I would have to agree with DB on this one! lol
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4 confusedturtle
July 7, 2015 at 1:37 AM
Lee Soo-hyuk looks so done with everything in every picture. It's kinda funny.
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Jan
July 7, 2015 at 12:19 PM
He's channelling his cool model aura. Love the way he's wearing his tie.
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5 NileRose
July 7, 2015 at 1:39 AM
LSH is hot and sexy I am waiting him with KES .
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NileRose
July 7, 2015 at 2:28 AM
ٍSorry I mean KSE .
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6 Mandy
July 7, 2015 at 1:58 AM
Lee Soo-hyuk is so hot, omg! I'm a little disappointed to not see Kim So-eun and Changmin's pics together. Does that mean they won't have a love line? Because that's the only reason I'd ever watch this drama, along with LSH of course.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 6:52 AM
They are in a political arranged marriage aka loveless marriage. Changmin seems to have a thing for our little book seller. So-eun 2nd character is a bit mysterious to figure out.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:23 PM
Yes, 'loveless' per once chart and another saying something else. What to believe.... ??? lol I guess we will have to wait and see how it all plays out.
I think we are clear that the crown prince will have a one-sided love with the bookseller.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:43 AM
one of the relationship charts indicated she'd have a one-sided love for Changmin's character in the present day, and they are engaged but it's a political alliance and he's hung up on the bookseller.
I wouldn't mind seeing a secondary love line develop there, though.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 9:50 AM
Thank you. I've seen a few and I'm confused when it comes to So-eun's present day character. It's like the writer doesn't know what to do with her yet.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:57 AM
I only saw one relationship chart, the first one.....are there later ones which didn't have the one-sided love line? I'm not a fan of Changmin but I liked the idea :(
And I really hope this writer isn't going to make a mess and turn Kim So-eun's character into Doctor Stranger: Joseon Vampire edition.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 12:27 PM
oh wait, I saw the later relationship charts which show nothing between KSE and the Crown Prince character.
I guess that love line is out then. And we'll get the usual second male lead pining after a girl he won't get, no distractions allowed.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 1:09 PM
That's why I'm so confused. These relationship charts keep changing lol.
AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:21 PM
I don't even know which chart is the most accurate chart. :( Like some of you have said, it kept changing. I don't care for KSE or Changmin's loveline though. I think there's enough that they don't need to add any more.
Kiara
July 8, 2015 at 5:55 AM
Also, there is going to be 3 crown princes lol. Do we really need all 3 to make an appearance?
7 Stacey
July 7, 2015 at 2:14 AM
Why does Lee Jun Ki look like the only one happy to be there? Lol
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Ari
July 7, 2015 at 4:08 AM
Because he is the only one smiling with teeth lol
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 5:08 AM
There are some shots where they are all smiling.
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8 pigsnout
July 7, 2015 at 2:32 AM
Haha they all playing vampires but the palest person there is Lee Yubi who plays a human.
Please let this drama be better than Warm & Cozy, please...
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Ari
July 7, 2015 at 4:14 AM
Jang Hee Jin is pretty pale herself, but Lee Yoo Bi's paleness is almost white glow-y pale compare to Hee Jin lol. She is the epitome of that "milky" white skin Asians love.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:40 AM
yeah, she's practically paper white and it's her actual skin tone, not BB cream ghost effect. (her limbs and neck are as pale as her face)
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 8, 2015 at 2:50 AM
maybe LYB will become human-vampire-human back. actually her look can kill as a vampire too, because of the white pale skin. but if she to become the vampire, she may need to die first, which is ought not to be. hmm not right. mayb we can reserve her character for next project, playing as a ghost..hehe
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ari
July 8, 2015 at 1:56 PM
I can see her playing a cheerful ghost!
AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:27 PM
WARM & COZY is no good? I was thinking of watching it... I've heard some lukewarm responses about it. Then again, gives me more reason to give it a try. Is that weird? lol
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 9:54 PM
@AA, W&C is not really good in storyline, but the actors in there were good. its not weird, but rather the stories keep dragging. but still smh entertaining even not much.
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9 kororo
July 7, 2015 at 2:45 AM
LSH looks so nice, damn ! Shipping the lead already, they do look totally adorable !!
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10 cupkate
July 7, 2015 at 2:57 AM
The pretty nose looks okay! Lol I'm excited for this.
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11 redfox
July 7, 2015 at 2:58 AM
Lee Jun Ki looks a little Pimp Daddy in a cool way, two ladies in red, strolling down High Street, money to the left, crushed hearts to the right, paving his path with womens´tears then healing them with his smile.
and there is nothing wrong with Lee Soo Hyuks´ vampire hair. I do not get the desperate cry that it is horrible.
Lee Yoo Bi looks SO CUTE with those braids and that outfit!
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redfox
July 7, 2015 at 3:00 AM
all that beauty is too much to handle though. this must be one of the most gorgeous and unearthly pretty cast in ages.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Lee Yubi looks a bit Pimp Daddy herself, in that slouchy suit. I can just picture her doing the gangster walk right beside oppa.
Lee Soo-hyuk's vampire hair looked terrible in the first stills of him but in the trailer it gives him a total Dracula vibe. His cool robes don't hurt either.
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redfox
July 7, 2015 at 10:56 AM
omg you are right, she is a gangster! They are Bonnie & Clyde!
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12 Mallow
July 7, 2015 at 3:10 AM
I really anticipate this drama !♡♡♡ let's hope for chemistry between our leads and a great storyline!
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13 Kalyasiri Tan
July 7, 2015 at 3:18 AM
I love all the leads here ........ I think they really fits their roles...... Can't wait to watch this !!!
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14 dramakid
July 7, 2015 at 4:15 AM
@stacey,I thought I was the only one that noticed it.lee jun ki and lee yu bi are the only ones smiling,everyone else seems sad.their smiles seem forced,epecially KSE.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:29 AM
The irony is that oppa and Yubi were the ones forced off set with serious injuries but they look the happiest now lol.
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redfox
July 7, 2015 at 10:58 AM
well, have you ever been in terrible pain and then when the pain is gone, you feel like you can climb Everest?
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 11:07 AM
I can't say I have, I usually go right off to sleep after the pain stops :)
That said, I don't think Lee Yubi's still got some pain from her back injury, she looks distinctly uncomfortable when seated.
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Ari
July 7, 2015 at 12:38 PM
I can see what you mean by having pain, she didn't sit down with the rest of the cast after the photo ops and she was half standing (and fully standing at times) on stage during the interview.
pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 11:07 AM
I meant I THINK Lee Yubi's still in pain from her back injury. Yikes.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 2:32 PM
From the interview.
Yubi - "Still not fully recovered, but I am fine, and I have no difficulty filming, thanks to the staffs. They are always next to me to help me out. It’s really interesting though; the pain comes back when I finish filming and go home. Hahaha.
http://www.getitk.com/interview-lee-joon-gi-and-lee-yoo-bi-talk-about-scholar-who-walks-the-night/?lang=en
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 6:09 PM
its not being forced i think, it is their actual characters in person..
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15 kanz
July 7, 2015 at 5:18 AM
Lee Jun Ki looks glowing, he must be really love sageuk!
Lee Yoo Bi is cute and pretty.. I do miss Lee Soo Hyuk's normal hair, but can't wait to see him play as a villain.. I'm sure he must be the hottest villain vampire ever!
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16 4D
July 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM
We will see how the show goes but if anything there's enough eye candy in this show to cause cavities.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 6:16 AM
LOL!
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17 elvira
July 7, 2015 at 5:43 AM
Pretty casts.
Lee Soo Hyuk's smokin'-sizzlin'-hot.
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18 Dee
July 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM
LJK my bae!!! He looks so handsome. *_*
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19 Franbergh II
July 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM
am i the only person who think lee jun ki's always looking so much better in saeguk's attire? :D
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20 wackycashew
July 7, 2015 at 6:01 AM
I'm excited for this series to get started!! ^^ Let's hope everyone stays safe while filming from here on.
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21 Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 6:13 AM
Jun-ki always look happy. He is such a joy to watch on and off screen. I hope he'd go back to the big screen after this show and work with the best in the film industry. Dramas aren't giving him the challenge he needs to further refine his craft.
Yubi is still in Yang-sun mode with modern clothing. Love the hair...hummm the outfit not so much but she is young enough to pull it off.
I hope she'll do well with the transition from young and lively, sometimes annoying book seller to being a young lady in love. I hope they'll let it happen naturally instead of forcing it by having her run into Jun-ki's lips by accident etc.
Jang Hee-jin is such an under-rated actress. She always deliver no matter how small of a role she's playing.
Hoping Changmin would turn into Prince Charming with the ladies. I want him to do well, not just decent as we come to expect from idol actors.
So-eun looks lovely as always. I'm glad that she is starting off the show with more screen time with Jun-ki because she might not have that much screen time later.
Lee Soo-hyuk: he's fine ...really and that voice....
I'm looking forward to tomorrow and GF's recap. I'm not expecting it to be the best show of the year but the most entertaining and perfect for the summer.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 9:49 AM
I want this to be good and to do well, not just for oppa's sake but also for Lee Yubi's. I can't take another Warm & Cozy-like disappointment.
I've been rooting for her to score a lead role for years now, but I honestly never thought her first leading man would be freaking Lee Jun-ki! Anyway I hope she does well too, if nothing else because some people seem unable to deal with the fact that she is the leading lady of this drama and they could do with being silenced.
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Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 10:35 AM
".. some people seem unable to deal with the fact that she is the leading lady of this drama."
Funny thing is most of these people have not seen Yubi in a sageuk before so I don't give a crap what they say anyway. If you read some of the comments on soompi you can tell that some of these people are So-eun's fans from WGM when you click on their names.
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pogo 🍉
July 7, 2015 at 11:02 AM
yeah, I see quite a bit of passive-aggressive putting down of Yubi from KSE fans.
Some people were more explicit about it before but I think some of the thread's inhabitants snapped and told them to shut it so the bitching is rather more low-key now.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:20 PM
I've visited the thread and I haven't exactly seen anyone putting down LYB. Am I missing something? I think earlier, I checked and a few mentioned about their dissatisfaction with her choice of wardrobe for the event. But that's all...
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 8:52 PM
why discuss about soompi thread here? in DB i think many love LYB, so i dun see any possibility that LYB has been putting down by KSE fans .
the war between bias is not something new in korea, isnt it?
Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 9:06 PM
I believe you may have missed something because ever since Yubi was cast as the leading lady there has been sniping comments about her on other websites, fb etc. It goes from personal attacks to hoping that her character dies early etc. Some of them are So-eun's fans which is disappointing because I love them both.
This is not going to turn into a fan war. Not here! It has been great to see people supporting BOTH girls here.
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 9:20 PM
@kiara i am fully aware about the issue u mentioned. but why raise it again here? as you said, there shudnt be fan war here.
i also have no intention to create any fan war here, even i only love KSE and didnt care about LYB character so much. and why bother on their attacks on LYB's character, since it is well known fact LYB is a leading lady here. so of course LYB will be the centre of the story. fans can have their imagination go anywhere they want, but will it affect the story? i dun think so.
Kiara
July 7, 2015 at 10:28 PM
@ AA and Sera. Forgive me for being over protective of Yubi but if something like this ever happen to So-eun I would do the same for her.
I know we shouldn't be talking about this when we are all dying to watch the same drama. I hope it's going to be good for all of our sake and our bias :).
I don't know about you guys but I'm watching it live. So I'm off to bed.
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 11:33 PM
@kiara lol it is nothing to forgive anyway. no one at fault.. it is just because we want to express our standing. :)
yes lets pray the best for the drama. i wont watch it live, shud just wait it subs tomorrow.
bd5
July 8, 2015 at 11:18 PM
I, myself, have pondered at KSE playing what seems to be the secondary female lead role, but haven't put LYB down in anyway (haven't seen her in anything).
But I am going to out down LYB's outfit and/or her stylist.
Have no problem w/ gals wearing suits and the like - Hyori in one of her MVs from the past absolutely rocked a tux (which fit her perfectly) and a fedora.
Here, LYB's trousers kinda fit, but her jacket is way too big (the whole rolled up sleeves things is stupid, even if you are going for the bohemian look) and underneath, she is wearing an oversized white tee that looks to be no better than a "wife-beater" tee.
LYB is a very cute gal, but there's no reason for her to look like a slob (those dbl braids also makes her look like a school-girl).
Ari
July 7, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Agreed! I can see they are biased with the way they imagine KSE's love lines with LJK and LSH and how the storyline might turn out to be as if her character is the main female character. No doubt KSE's character will have a large role to play, but when they are imagining/typing probabilities in the storyline for the drama, they act as if LYB's character does not exist.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:19 PM
Could it be that the fact that KSE fans already knows LYB is the main lead and will have the most airing time is probably the reason why they don't need to express it any more? There's no way you can ignore the lead actress. LYB is going to be the center of the story whether anyone likes it or not; whereas, the second main leads will be have the side stories.
The fact that KSE roles are mysterious and vague especially as the crown princess makes it that much more interesting to try dissecting in how her storyline and character will play out... maybe that's why her fans are so eager to find a storyline loveline with the other male leads.
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 8:38 PM
its not being biased lor. they are KSE fans, of course they wud want to imagine how KSE's character. maybe we need LYB fans to join the forum. so it wudnt make LYB look like being outcasted, in which i dun think so. i think in DB, many of fans has a positive vibe for LYB's character. so where the heck KSE fans putting down LYB?
so why not u try to join the thread and discuss abou LYB character? :)
ari
July 8, 2015 at 2:36 PM
This is not an attacking comment, but how do you know I'm not already in the thread? Hehe! Because I do participate in that thread, but most of the time I ignore the over excited comments about KSE because I, too, have been waiting for her dramas since BOF days and watched the beginning of Empress Cheonchu because of her.
I've been a LYB fan since Innocent Man, because of her ability to emote and be cute. But since she's only had about 4 projects under her belt, there is not much we can say about her except to ask others to accept her and wish that she can overcome the comments (of her looking too young/not being able to act) based on her own work. Mentioning her previous work and having lovelines with other actors seem to not do much; it seems as if LYB has to prove herself through this particular drama for her to be accepted. The only way to do that is to let the drama air, so for me, I waited/will wait until her abilities can win everyone over! :)
I also did not mention that KSE fans were putting down LYB. Like I mentioned before KSE fans kinda ignore her character's existence when imagining where the story would go. I have nothing against their imaginations, just wish that they would acknowledge that Yang Seon exists and will play a large role too. Like in a comment I read earlier on this page, some people keep insisting things like she looks too young or her character has no chemistry with LJK. Let's just let the drama speak for itself.
SD
July 7, 2015 at 3:32 PM
This is the reason why I avoid going to the SWWTN thread. I notice that it's being monopolized by her fans. I get that they're all excited for their bias, but it's getting too much and I get the vibe that LYB is being pushed to the side. I do hope there won't be any fan war brewing.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:13 PM
I don't see any issues on the thread when I visited. Maybe more LYB fans should join in? I do think KSE fans may be more passionate about her role... can't blame them!
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 8:41 PM
so where are LYB fans? why not join the thread and discuss LYB character. what can we do if KSE fans choose to be active, while LYB fans choose to be a silent reader..
Kiara
July 8, 2015 at 9:14 AM
Sera, I believe Yubi's fans are content with her casting so they are pretty quiet. There is no need to put down anyone to make her look good or have much to complain about.
AA
July 7, 2015 at 9:21 PM
@Kiera,
That's when you ignore immature comments like that because they are unfortunately inevitable. And I don't get it... it doesn't make sense for LYB's character die early on (unless she turns into a vampire). So that's just a pretty insensitive comment for anyone to make. She is the lead actress and if her character does somehow 'die', it won't be until the last episode. lol
Thankfully, the KSE fans that I've come across have been either passionate about her upcoming characters and supportive. They've expressed no such bias/hatred towards LYB at all. Maybe because I tend to ignore immature comments that I don't 'see them'. lol
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 9:38 PM
@AA hehe, it is kinda interesting if LYB character at the end turn to be a vampire..
ikr dont bother with those immature comments..just think that they are over delusional, thats all.
As much as i want KSE character to be put wisely, and im passionate for her character, i wont say anything negative about LYB character.
Kiara
July 8, 2015 at 9:17 AM
AA, Agreed and I have been petty good at ignoring them until lately.
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 5:56 PM
it is a price to be more popular, perhaps? becoz KSE recently joined WGM, so she got many fans...
honestly, as KSE fan me still want KSE to be an important role.. i didnt find LYB is so talented actress, for me she and KSE is on the same level, in term of acting experience, maybe KSE has more, anyway both deserve to shine.. even i want to KSE to shine more.
who cares about leading lady when we have many leads who are so good?
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22 cheliwel
July 7, 2015 at 6:28 AM
Why does LSH looks like he's being forced to be there. LJK and KSE looks great together.
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SuziQ
July 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM
LSH looks kind of glum. That's his smile?
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iamdeb
July 7, 2015 at 11:56 AM
If there's a camera, LSH is vogueing and displaying his model pout haha. That's more or less how he looks at every drama press conference i've seen him at.
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AA
July 7, 2015 at 7:25 PM
When there are cameras around, he must be on model mode. lol Occupational hazard. ;)
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23 Jess
July 7, 2015 at 6:32 AM
The vibe that LSH gives..
OMG
How is it possible that a person looks that hot?
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24 fantasy
July 7, 2015 at 6:33 AM
They all look super cool , *fingers crossed* just hope drama would not disappoint us like WAC, I was sooo excited for that but it turned out to be a loyalty test to KSR. I am not a great LJK fan but considering he has a huge fan base, I just hope it to turn out to be a good one :).
KSE, the only cast here I love <3 , I loved her in liar game then someone told me to watch her in WGM, and oh my God, (I actually find WGM quite illogical and sometimes immoral because sometimes they drag participants' family members into that acting, the show makes marriages a child's play) , still I have been a fan of KSE and SJR from them. Hope her role in this drama is important and major one :)
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 7, 2015 at 5:48 PM
finally i saw someone on the same boat with me, KSE fans. wondering for a while where are all KSE fans... huhu.
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25 john
July 7, 2015 at 7:21 AM
Kim So-eun, ♥♥♥ !
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