News bites: August 1, 2015
by awcoconuts
- The production team for Jang Young-shil really wanted Song Il-kook (Fermentation Family), and they finally got him. Song will play the titular character in KBS’s upcoming winter sageuk. Production had to coordinate with the team at Superman Returns, the variety show that Song and his triplets are staples of, but the two parties were eventually able to come to an agreement. The drama will tell the story of one of Korea’s greatest inventors, from his discovery by King Sejong and promotion into the royal palace to his eventual fall from grace and banishment. Jang Young-shil is expected to debut in January. [TV Report]
- D.O. (boy, has he had a creepy guest role in I Remember You) is positively considering a leading role in the movie Hyung (a working title). If he accepts, his character would be the younger of two brothers, and the victim of an unfortunate accident. The “human story” film will be directed by Kwon Soo-kyung (Barefoot Ki-bongie) and written by Yoo Young-ah (Gift of Room 7). [Xports News]
- ZE:A’s Kim Dong-joon (Mandate of Heaven) has been cast as the lead in a joint American-Korean film called Dead Again. About the downfall of a person who is obsessed with love, the psychological horror story will simultaneously be released in Korea and the States and will be directed by Dave Silverman. Cameras will begin rolling next month and the movie has a target release date in the first half of 2016. [Osen]
- The bad news: There’s still no progress on the making of a second season of Bad Guys. The good news: OCN really, really wants it to happen — basically, it was the show that turned everything around for the network and proved to them that they could continue doing the type of investigative and gritty-crime programming that they love. (The finale of Bad Guys reached 4.3% in viewership and the show single-handedly increased advertising revenues for the cable channel.) A season two is sure to happen at some point, but a rep for OCN admits it won’t be easy getting the dream team back together, as writer Han Jung-hoon is currently working on a different project and the five main cast members have busy and conflicting schedules. [Xports News]
- Song Jae-rim (Unkind Women, Surplus Princess) and Hwang Seung-un (Let’s Eat 2) are finalizing negotiations to appear as the leads in a web drama about… volleyball? Dugeun Dugeun Spike (dugeun dugeun = the sound a thumping heart makes) will be the first-ever domestic drama about volleyball, and the premise sounds sweet and fun. In it, a team and their coach will give their all in hopes of victory, and along the way, they’ll confirm their friendships with each other and develop teamwork. The youth drama will show us glimpses of real sportsmanship and heart-pounding romance, and it will be directed by Kim Jin-young (Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit). Filming begins this month and the total length will be 300 minutes, but there are no decisions yet on how many or how long each episode will be. [Joongang]
- KBS has a new drama special coming out in which Baek Sung-hyun (Beloved Eun-dong) will play a hero. In Live Shock, Baek’s in charge of a popular internet cafe. He gets asked to join a live debate program as a panel member, but during the broadcast, a threatening call comes in: “If the show ends, all the hostages will die.” Through an audition process, rookie actress Yeo Min-joo has won the part of a newbie reporter who is desperate for exclusive scoops. She appears heodang, but when it comes down to critical moments, she proves her merit. Anyone else getting Liar Game-lite vibes from this? Live Shock airs August 14. [TV Report 1, 2]
D.O., Kim Dong-joon
Song Jae-rim, Hwang Seung-un
Baek Sung-hyun, Yeo Min-joo
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1 pinny
August 1, 2015 at 3:10 AM
What is going on with SJR's cardi? Such a weird angle, I can't work out where his other shoulder is supposed to be.
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mary
August 1, 2015 at 8:18 AM
I am there behind his other shoulder. Look closely....................
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merry
August 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Ha, trust you Mary to give me a guffaw at 3 in the morning. Indeed it does look like Mary is on his other shoulder.
Any news on KCon, DB execs? Or is it press embargo? Hope you all had a wonderful time.
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mary
August 1, 2015 at 3:39 PM
refresh_daemon live-tweeted the DB panel and Heads posted a group pic! :D
https://twitter.com/HeadsNo2/status/627570893510709249
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2 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
August 1, 2015 at 3:30 AM
Lol, first a Kendo instructor, now a vollyball player. Is Song JaeRim planning to rule all sports on TV?
@Pinny: I don't get what you mean by a missing shoulder... i see one covered and another uncovered and looking like a lump since he rotated his arm to support himself. Sexy gone wrong for you? Haha.
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pinny
August 1, 2015 at 5:45 AM
Haha I didn't mean missing, exactly. Just that the covered shoulder looks like it shouldn't be at that angle.
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kellie
August 1, 2015 at 6:34 AM
Sexy? Lipstick & a bare shoulder? Haha is right. Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore.
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3 whitewire
August 1, 2015 at 3:38 AM
Ohhhhh Song Il-gook. Tell me about it. Hotness.
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KDaddict?JCW
August 1, 2015 at 5:31 PM
I was sooo worried that he'd have to leave Superman Returns in order to take this offer. He hasn't done a drama in 4 years, and he must want to. But I care a great deal more about seeing the Song triplets every weekend than any K drama nowadays. Love them to pieces.
Thanks for the news.
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Tres
August 1, 2015 at 8:40 PM
Oh, I totally agree with the adorable triplets but then Song appa needs to have an outlet for himself. And all that talent. He always rocks being in sageuks tho.
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KDaddict?JCW
August 1, 2015 at 10:36 PM
It's a win-win all around that he can do Both. ?
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bd5
August 2, 2015 at 3:08 AM
Just when it seemed that SIG was about to lose his title as "Mr. Sageuk."
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Eve_C
August 4, 2015 at 5:52 PM
I heard that the PD and the Superman PD have to meet several times, since both of them doesn't want to lose him, and either one also have to re adjust to Sig schedules too.
Well, he's one of the most beloved Sageuk actor, comes from a very exclusive family, and turn out he also an awesome father, They title him as "National Appa".....
Sk with their titles....well....they love naming everythings.
Anyway,
his triplets are really awesome, and his parenting methodes are copying everywhere.....
Makes me wonder, is maybe...there's any possibility he have his single twin somewhere ? or do we have to clones the man himself ?....he he he
too perfect.....#sighed
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4 whitewire
August 1, 2015 at 3:43 AM
I am so delighted with 2nd Season of Bad Guys. No exaggeration though, that drama is very deserving. A true underdog, but what a treat and surprise. I really want it to happen too, OCN. You have my vote.
Baek Seung-hyun News make me happy. Simply because he deserves so much more than what he has right now. Srsly tho. He debuted the same time with Park Shin-hye. As in exactly. I want him to soaaaaar high. Oh please do Mr. Baek.
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5 sw33tnshie
August 1, 2015 at 4:02 AM
I agree with a second season of bad guys.....but i also want vampire prosecutor 3 so badly!!!
On the other hand, glad that baek seung hyun is getting more roles. Altho i haven't seen white christmas, nearly all those actors are leads or second leads in their respective dramas. Give this boy a leading role. Btw, he's so cute in rm.....I'm still rooting for some romance between him and bomi.
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kanz
August 1, 2015 at 4:44 AM
After doing his (mis)deeds as a villain with bang, surely Yeon Jung Hoon should consider return to Vampire Prosecutor, no?
Would love to see him soon in drama..
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6 kanz
August 1, 2015 at 4:43 AM
I don't really like long dramas, especially sageuk cause it's gonna be draggy at some point. But I might watch Jang Yeong Shil for Song Appa! I've never heard his character's name though, despite the claim as Korean's greatest inventor. I might watch this for the actor and the story..
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Kath
August 1, 2015 at 7:41 AM
I read somewhere that the drama will be 24 episodes but I may be completely wrong lol.
I personally don't do Sageuk drama's (the only exception being funnily enough is Jumong) but I'll be watching this for Song Il Gook.
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Caro
August 1, 2015 at 8:31 AM
Anything longer than 20 episodes feels too long for me. I know I'll get tired and drop it, so I don't even try.
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7 redfox
August 1, 2015 at 4:45 AM
what about Season 2 of Liar Game though?
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8 hanchi
August 1, 2015 at 5:13 AM
Apparently Jo Jung Seok will be the older brother in the movie with D.O. ! http://m.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/1560496.htm#cb
Live Shock sounds interesting!
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rinoak
August 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM
Oooh, now I have to watch! D.O is doing a good job in I remember you and Jo Jung Seok is so great in everything!
Also, yes to Bag Guys 2, but they better not even think of replacing any of the guys. (Because that would be wrong and tragic.) I'll just try to be patient.
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9 4D
August 1, 2015 at 5:41 AM
Bad Guys 2, please really happen!!! It's going to be super hard though with that cast to have them all available at the same time.
Is Dead Again going to be in English or Korean? Both?
I'm torn on the volleyball show...I'll just have to wait to hear more.
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10 Daehoney
August 1, 2015 at 6:29 AM
Can we gush how hot Song appa is in the picture? Happy to see him in another sageuk (though I couldn't finish Jumong because it's too long). The premise seems interesting.
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KDaddict?JCW
August 1, 2015 at 5:35 PM
Wonder if this pic might be a bit old. Lately, he looks like he has put on weight and is somewhat flabby on Superman Returns. It's no wonder tho given how he has to wolf down his meals while taking care of the triplets. But I know he can slim down in a short time for the cameras, and the fans, of course. He did look hot in Fermentation Family. His 3 sons are so ridiculously good-looking, thanks to good genes.
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11 fantasy
August 1, 2015 at 6:41 AM
Is not D.O the main lead in some movie with KSH??? or he droped that??? or he is in both movies??? Boy, I am soo happy you are getting chances in acting , you better use it in a good way
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j2hr
August 1, 2015 at 8:21 AM
his movie with KSH is filming right now. Hyung wont start until later this year, so he will have a lot of time between both projects. However, unlike others, DO is idol, and he is super busy with EXO. Thus, although i m happy that he gets more acting projects, i worry for his health.
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12 ricky
August 1, 2015 at 7:15 AM
I liked the main villain of Bad Guys, but the directing made the main leads come off as cheesy. The Kim Sang-Joong City Hunter anti-hero was way cooler. Although, admittedly, I would like to know what happens to the characters in season 2, I think TEN3 and Vampire Prosecutor 3 should come first. Oh and M2!
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13 Diana
August 1, 2015 at 7:16 AM
okay, so OCN already gave the hint that they will produce Bad Guys Season 2 if All the team members "not busy",
while TvN still unclear about Liar Game Season 2, i hope they will (at least) give us their opinion about will they produce the 2nd season of Liar Game or not,.. it's hard to wait without knowing what time the one you wait will arrive,. -__-!
If rating for Liar Game is the problem maybe they should change the time earlier (maybe at 23:00 pm at monday & tuesday people already sleep,.. maybe)
The only drama (thriller/cops/police/justice/mistery) in this year i enjoy from OCN is Missing Noir M,.
I don't have high hope on Live Shock, but if it has Liar Game-lite vibes, i think i'll watch it...
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14 azkaa
August 1, 2015 at 7:35 AM
Bad Guys season 2 please please pretty please with cherry on top?
The first season is really solid and the next season can explore more about the characters. I'm so willing to wait this to happen.
Live Shock sounds interesting, it has D.O and Jo Jung Seok? After King 2 Hearts and Oh My Ghostess, i am so gonna watch everything that has Jo Jung Seok in it. He really holds my heart T.T
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15 Aigoooo
August 1, 2015 at 7:51 AM
Season 2 of Bad Guys would be great. I like how OCN is becoming a haven for those atypical dramas. I am also liking the fact that they have shorter episode counts. I can think of several dramas that could have been much better if they were only 10 to 12 episodes instead of 16 to 20.
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16 mskololia1
August 1, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Now, this is encouraging. Song Il-kook will bring me out of the doldrums where sageuks are concerned. Jury is still out on the Six Flying Dragons...not interested in the precious, I mean pretty.
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17 Shore
August 1, 2015 at 8:23 AM
I really, really want a Bad Guys Season 2 but I hope they get all the cast back together.
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18 Ananta
August 1, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Sageuks are my favorite^^
First Lee Young Ae and now Song Il Guk. What a great time.
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19 katie
August 1, 2015 at 8:32 AM
How am I going to watch Song Il-gook in a sageuk now? It's like, every time he'll come out on screen, I'm going to half-expect Daehanie to come out running, "Appa, gwenchanayo?"
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Tres
August 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM
That's hilarious. It's hard to look at Song Ilguk without screaming Song Appa. ^_^ Oh, Daehanie. His personality is so much like his father's.
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20 Kiara
August 1, 2015 at 9:39 AM
Too many sageuks to look forward to. Good to see Song Il-kook returning to his root.
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21 gugugu
August 1, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Of course, it's KBS who gets their ideas from other network hits...
From Return of Superman and now this...smh
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22 casserole
August 1, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Even though DO is a super busy idol, he is also such a gifted actor! I hope he keeps getting awesome parts in dramas/movies. He is stealing every scene he is in in I Remember You. And I was surprised by his performance in IOIL as I hadn't heard of him before that drama. And then I look him up and see he's actually quite a big deal. Haha.
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23 Cocoboo
August 1, 2015 at 10:23 AM
I hope there will be a Bad Guys Season 2 soon! Season 1 was a great show. I liked all of the main team members. I didn't feel much for the only female character though. Hope they improve on that.
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24 ag
August 1, 2015 at 2:32 PM
This news about Song Il-gook in a saguek just made my day! My first crush since I started watching K-dramas. And it's still ongoing!
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25 gogummaa
August 2, 2015 at 4:15 AM
bad guys 2! im definitely in OCN! i really hope the casts can reunite again! it'll suck if one can't and gets replaced or something :(
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26 annflln
August 2, 2015 at 8:20 AM
I read somewhere, k-netizen was in a roar about SIG's drama offer. Addition to that,the show add new family to RoS. I love the triplets, but I also want SIG do well oh his own. He's such a talented person, really love to see him in new drama. Glad they're working out well.
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