Shin Mina and So Ji-sub's rom-com gets new title and costars

57 October 9, 2015October 26, 2015

Shin Mina and So Ji-sub’s rom-com gets new title and costars

by girlfriday

It’s not a surprise, but it’s finally official: The new romantic comedy starring Shin Mina (Arang and the Magistrate) and So Ji-sub (Master’s Sun) has secured the next Monday-Tuesday timeslot on KBS’s schedule in mid-November. The series formerly known as Oh My God has a new title as well, and is now called Oh My Venus. That seems less catchy than Oh My Goddess, which seems to be what they were going for, but oh well.

The series sounds awfully similar to MBC’s She Was Pretty, which is a shame since that drama is doing well right now and I’d hate to premiere in its shadow. Shin Mina stars as a lawyer who was once an uljjang — famous for being pretty — and then loses her gorgeous figure. She must gain some weight, because the drama is about her dieting and falling in love with her world-famous trainer, played by So Ji-sub. (Pfft, world-famous health trainer? Does he have a sports drink or an abs workout named after him?)

Directing is PD Kim Hyun-seok of the hit weekend family drama You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly, and writing is newbie writer Kim Eun-ji of the drama special The Reason I’m Getting Married. The drama has also begun casting for supporting roles: Jung Kyeo-woon (Birth of a Beauty) will play Shin Mina’s ex-boyfriend, and Henry (Persevere, Gu Hae-ra) has been cast to play So Ji-sub’s friend from America. I liked Henry’s bubbly vibe in Gu Hae-ra, and can see him yukking it up with So Ji-sub in a cute way.

Jo Eun-ji (Let’s Eat 2) will be Shin Mina’s friend, and Sung Hoon (Passionate Love) will play a trainer who works at the same health club alongside So Ji-sub, and will share a bromance with him. The drama promises a light, cheery romance about healing one another’s internal wounds while dieting. It’s a good thing I like the leads so much, because the premise sounds really silly on paper.

Oh My Venus follows Sassy Go Go and premieres November 16.

Jung Kyeo-woon, Henry, Jo Eun-ji, Sung Hoon

Via DongA, TV Report, News1

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1 Malia

October 9, 2015 at 9:12 AM

Oh my venus is still better than oh my god. As much as I love SJS and SMA, I don't like these costars.

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Mary A

October 9, 2015 at 9:59 AM

agree

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Alessar

October 9, 2015 at 10:18 AM

Plus there would be problems with Oh My Goddess (aka Ah! My Goddess or Ah! Megamisama) as that is a super-famous anime/manga series.

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Elle

October 9, 2015 at 10:49 AM

I like Sung Hoon but they should have given his a bigger role :(

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KDaddict?JCW

October 9, 2015 at 4:48 PM

Sung Hoon doesn't seem to be doing too well after New Tales of Gisaeng. Not too many roles, all of them minor.

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i am here

October 28, 2015 at 2:07 AM

except if koreans cant pronounce the 'v' sound properly, i mean they say it 'bwi' then wouldnt that sound like 'oh my bwinus' which sounds awfully similar to... hehe

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2 quirkstine

October 9, 2015 at 9:16 AM

You already had my attention at So Ji-sub + Shin Min-ah + Rom-com. And then you throw in Ji-sub and Sung Hoon bromance? SOLD!

I am so watching this drama come November.

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pastryajumma

October 9, 2015 at 10:17 AM

Same here. It was on my radar before but Sung Hoon just makes it better.

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Alessar

October 9, 2015 at 10:18 AM

If this show somehow doesn't get picked up by one of the big services I'll ... I'll... I better get working on learning Korean.

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Link

October 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

DramaFever has been announcing it as their exclusive, so it's getting subbed for sure.

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Alessar

October 9, 2015 at 1:24 PM

Considering they've lost a few things they were touting as exclusives I now hold my breath until the drop the episodes XD.

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MizMinnie

October 12, 2015 at 1:53 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Damn it!!!!! I was hoping for VIKI because Dramafever won't let me watch from Germany! Now I have to wait until i can buy the bootleg DVD on Ebay!

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Half an Apple

October 29, 2015 at 1:29 AM

I'm in Germany too! How about trying dramatv.tv, or dramago.com, or maybe leedrama.com, .... All work in my case! But I just online stream, I dont dare to download any :D

kira

October 9, 2015 at 2:07 PM

Even web dramas get subbed these days and you think a major network one with big actors won't?

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3 Mama J

October 9, 2015 at 9:16 AM

I was gonna anyway, but now I'm REALLY gonna.

Sung Hoon!

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Adal

October 9, 2015 at 9:22 AM

I didn't realize how much I loved Sung Hoon until I marathoned his latest made-for-web kdrama, Noble my love.

He's surprisingly good! So count me in!!

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Alessar

October 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM

I really thought he was a scene stealer as the white-haired flute assassin in Faith. I really wanted to see him in something else after that and somehow I got him confused with Namgoong Min (how, I don't know) and forced myself to watch Unemployed Romance. The male lead doesn't show up in that show until the sixth episode (not joking) so then I was like, "buh, it's the wrong guy?" fortunately Namgoong Min is pretty awesome too in a different way.

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4 blep

October 9, 2015 at 9:17 AM

if they were childhood friends then can this drama be accused of plagiarism.No? ai! currently i'm enjoying i was pretty immensely and I love SJS but I will hate ending up comparing these 2.????

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5 fab

October 9, 2015 at 9:44 AM

OMG trying not too faint here at the sight SUNG HOON! Thank youuuuuuuuuu.

I'll have no problem if this drama ended up being way better than SWP, given that they'd handle the premise smarter. The bar isn't that high though. Just checked SWP' ratings, and woah they jumped very high this week. Are they snatching Yongpal's viewers? The guy is nicer this week, but c'mon...

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6 J

October 9, 2015 at 9:46 AM

Aghh I really dislike the premise...

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7 tara97

October 9, 2015 at 9:54 AM

Lol at the description ? What ?
" World Famous Trainer " guess it's just another male lead Geeeeniuuus profession ?

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8 pogo - sailing HMS Queen of Tears and HMS Sailboat Lovely Runner🍉

October 9, 2015 at 9:54 AM

please god, let this drama not turn out as stupid as it sounds on paper. PLEASE don't do a Warm & Cozy (i.e. waste two talented actors with great chemistry on a pathetic dud script)

and seeing Arang listed alongside Shin Mina's name as her last drama makes me realise it's been so long since we saw her in a drama! I loved her in Arang, she's one of the few women who could match oppa for sheer beauty and presence.

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fgb4877

October 9, 2015 at 6:56 PM

Amen to both, sister ;) . Of course I don't suscribe to your emotions for Mr. So Ji-Sub since I am a man, but I definitely love Ms. Shin Min-Ah (which I think I sadly pet-zoned after My Girlfriend is a Gumiho... mmmm... where can I find a Gumiho like her ;) ).

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9 yayabean

October 9, 2015 at 10:09 AM

???I can't wait to see gorgeous So Ji-sub back on dramaland. I recently watched Master's Sun and i was hooked by him.

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10 alienshore

October 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM

I keep getting hung up on Shin Min Ah needing to lose weight? So do they put her in a fat suit?????

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11 mardybum

October 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM

It's easier for me to believe she's a real life gumiho than it will be to believe she's overweight and unattractive. I don't care, I'll be watching anyway.

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Ananta

October 9, 2015 at 12:50 PM

Its not stated that she will be unattractive. :P She will still be good looking with some weight on.

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mardybum

October 9, 2015 at 5:25 PM

I was thinking of this - http://www.dramafever.com/news/so-ji-sub-and-shin-min-ahs-new-drama-recieves-title-change-/

"Shin Min Ah plays an overworked lawyer who loses her former beauty and good figure while spending long hours trying to support her family." and "Plus I am admittedly curious to see how they will make Shin Min Ah supposedly overweight and unattractive."

Although that may be the author's interpretation more than something that KBS is saying.

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minathens

October 9, 2015 at 1:17 PM

^ Ha, totally! Shin Min Ah would still be beautiful and adorable if she gained 100 lbs and you dressed her in a gunny sack and rolled her in the mud.

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12 August

October 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Shin Mina and So Ji-sub :)
Please let the script be good...They're so worthy.
Recently I started re-watching Master's Sun. It's just as good the 2nd time around.

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13 Bex

October 9, 2015 at 11:19 AM

This show had me at So Ji-sub! Def watching this

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14 Hmm

October 9, 2015 at 11:26 AM

Speaking of Oh My Goddess, I'm surprised there is no Korean drama adaptation for it. It's one of those stories that that is ripe for rom com.

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alpha

October 9, 2015 at 11:40 AM

Is it a webtoon? Where can I read it .

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Trinity 🍆

October 9, 2015 at 2:44 PM

It's a manga.

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15 AJK

October 9, 2015 at 12:13 PM

I don't need to watch this if I can have that black & white photo as a poster. That will be sufficient.

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16 owl 🦉 🫰

October 9, 2015 at 12:44 PM

Shin Minah and So Ji-sub are hot together. I'm fangirling him, uh ...both of them.

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17 belami-js

October 9, 2015 at 12:55 PM

So Ji Sub returning to dramaland! I am so happy!

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18 ZENITH

October 9, 2015 at 12:56 PM

Some how give a better script or better description... Please no matter how good actors are if plot is not good i'll loose interest (who am i kidding I'll probably be sticking to the screen to see so ji sub)
Is it that bad to hope for Master seeing ghost (arang)without the taeyang.... (Please mix both & give a better story ~_~)

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kanz

October 9, 2015 at 2:17 PM

Arang and The Master :)

I'd watch the heck of it surely..

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19 TJ

October 9, 2015 at 1:35 PM

Sung Hoon is very good looking but unless he's improved from New Tales of Gisaeng he is a terrible actor. I hope he's gotten a little better.

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20 Leila

October 9, 2015 at 1:42 PM

Jung Kyeo Won is going to play the same role as the one he has in Birth of Beauty? Jo Eun Ji, I hope she's a real friend for Shin Min Ah..

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this drama.. I just don't know what made Shin mina and So Ji Sub sign up for this.

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21 Iris

October 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM

Liking the new title much better than the original. Love cast additions, esp. Sung Hoon and Henry.

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22 Aida

October 9, 2015 at 1:59 PM

My year: made. And the new title? I like it even better now! Oh my oh my. Can't wait. The whole plot thing? Don't care. I just want to watch my beautiful people light up my screen again!! Whoopididoo!!

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23 Quiet Thought

October 9, 2015 at 2:44 PM

The Most Beautiful Woman in the Known Universe is back on my screen. And she'll find a way to make that silly plot concept work. I know she will. Swoon.

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24 Mia

October 9, 2015 at 4:50 PM

Glad to finally see Sung Hoon in a new "TV" drama. Loved him since "New Tales of Gisaeng". Eagerly awaiting this drama for the leads, but now it's even more of a must see.

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25 Krystal Anne

October 10, 2015 at 12:48 AM

I will watch this drama for the love of So Ji Sub!!!!

So Ji Sub on a rom-com. YES!!!
So Ji Sub as a handsome, hot and sexy fitness trainer. DOUBLE YES!!!
So Ji Sub and Sung Hoon having a BROMANCE!!! YES! YES! YES! TRIPLE YES!

Haha hope the story is light hearted and fun though!!!

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26 klmeri

October 10, 2015 at 6:38 AM

How about they do a show where the female lead is dangerously underweight and she has to gain weight or muscle?

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27 korfan

October 10, 2015 at 7:17 AM

It'll be great to see them both back again in dramaland.

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28 AA

October 10, 2015 at 7:27 PM

I prefer Sung Hoon over Jung Kyu Woon any day! I really hope that JKW will have a VERY minimal role and more screen time with Sung Hoon!

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29 jra

October 11, 2015 at 3:17 AM

I love all the supporting casts except Jung Kyu Woon. This man always gets on my nerves, I don't know why. Can't wait for November 16. SJS and SMA fighting!

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30 Hungry

October 11, 2015 at 4:09 AM

I'm having a tremendous conflict. I love the leads, and i can already see the chemistry explosions. But OMG, what kind of synopsis is that...

And the co-stars...

Give me 5 episodes of recap before i dive into the story

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31 Sue

October 11, 2015 at 9:57 PM

That premise be more like Oh My Ghastliness. Why would 2 top stars sign on to such a silly script?! Guessing Oh My Goddess also sounds too similiar to Oh My Ghostess which just wrapped up. Oh well, here's to hoping for an amazing plot. Otherwise... Shin Min Ah & Kim Woo Bin, fighting!!!

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32 MizMinnie

October 12, 2015 at 1:50 AM

Does he have a sports drink or an abs workout named after him?

HEHEHE ...well, judging from some of the pictures I have of the delicious SJS he probably SHOULD HAVE an Ab-workout named after him. I you know what I mean, and I think you do! ;-)