Daniel Henney up for Goodbye Mr. Black

141 November 23, 2015November 22, 2015

by girlfriday

Well it’s good to know that the new revenge drama Goodbye Mr. Black has found itself a new home at MBC and has withstood rounds of rumors that it would never make it on the air. It’s now being planned for a March broadcast, and has begun casting again for supporting characters. An offer is currently out to Daniel Henney (Runaway: Plan B) to join the cast, which I could honestly take or leave — he’s very pretty, but I find him so uninteresting as an actor. He does fit an obvious type though — worldly, handsome, successful — and casting him is pretty much a shorthand for that character type now.

Goodbye Mr. Black is the manhwa adaptation that’s loosely based on The Count of Monte Cristo, about the revenge of a man betrayed by his best friend and lover. Thankfully, the production didn’t lose any of its main actors during all of the broadcast scheduling hullabaloo. Lee Jin-wook (The Time I’ve Loved You) stars as the hero, a former naval officer who sets his sights on revenge when he’s framed for a crime and stabbed in the back by those closest to him.

Moon Chae-won (Good Doctor) is the cheerful young woman the hero fake-marries as part of his new cover identity, and she begins to change him and rebuild his faith in humanity. Kim Kang-woo (Missing Noir M) plays a chaebol who made his fortune in petroleum, and is now the CEO of a resort. And Song Jae-rim (Unkind Women) is a publisher and news editor who believes that the media has more power than the law.

Daniel Henney is being courted for the role of a financial adviser for an investment trust company, who also serves as the president of a non-government organization. He’s got good sense, he’s quick on the uptake, and he has a bright personality too. He’s always surrounded by women and knows just about every eligible bachelorette worth knowing, but remains single. He’ll be a benefactor to Moon Chae-won’s character, and he’s described as a dependable Daddy Long Legs type. Daddy Long Legs pretty much spells romantic doom in dramaland, but come on, were we really expecting anyone else to have a shot when she’s contract-marrying Lee Jin-wook?

Goodbye Mr. Black will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays in March on MBC.

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1 Torrie

November 23, 2015 at 1:20 PM

Sounds a bit promising, I'll give it a dry but if the first 3 episodes don't match my taste I'll have to back out. I've to agree with you there gf, he's cute but I'm not just wrapped under his charms. Who knows, maybe this drama will change my view of Daniel Henney as an actor

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2 Torrie

November 23, 2015 at 1:21 PM

Sounds a bit promising, I'll give it a try but if the first 3 episodes don't match my taste I'll have to back out. I've to agree with you there gf, he's cute but I'm not just wrapped under his charms. Who knows, maybe this drama will change my view of Daniel Henney as an actor

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3 kimchikay

November 23, 2015 at 1:23 PM

I really like Daniel Henney! Obvious reasons are he's incredibly hot but more than that, I do enjoy his screen presence. I don't think he's as terrible as some think, I think he's someone who hasn't had a chance to really shine in a good role. I just hope his Korean has improved loads since MNIKSS!

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Elle

November 24, 2015 at 7:36 AM

I agree...I would rather end up with him than the other guy...LJW doesn't do anything for me at all...I've seen him in a few but only because someone I like was in the drama.

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capricorn

November 24, 2015 at 2:11 PM

I like Daniel Henny...he exudes a 'nice guy' aura and is very likable. I think his acting is fine from what I saw in Kim Sam Soon. He does play english speaking in roles in korean dramas, so one would expect a different flow - but I think the acting was good.

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4 pogo 🍉

November 23, 2015 at 1:26 PM

I don't think he'll mess this one up too much, if Song Jae-rim's the actual second lead then he'll pretty much just be in the background.

I do hope the drama is decent.

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5 Kayla

November 23, 2015 at 1:54 PM

BRUH MY BODY IS SO READY FOR THIS DRAMA.

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tata

November 23, 2015 at 3:57 PM

I feel you! Haha

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6 Erica

November 23, 2015 at 2:32 PM

Moon Chae Won must have saved a country in her previous life time. So much pretty!

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7 Krystal Anne

November 23, 2015 at 2:34 PM

I love love love MCW so much but I still can't get myself to watch this because of Lee Jin Wook!! He is so uninteresting and boring. If Daniel is uninteresting then LJW for me is 10x more!! He just do not have the added Xfactor or charisma that theother top actors such a SJS, Won Bin, KDW, KNG, etc. have or for young actors KSH, KWB, LMH etc. that even if they aren't the best actors out there they still have this charm or special something that made fans like them. The main reason their top stars now. But with LJW, I look at him and there is nothing. He looks dry. Even if he can act a special magical something is still needed to be a top star or an Alist atleast. Or to have a hit drama.

I have seen him in a couple of dramas and yes he can act well but there rally is no special something about hi. That make his shine on TV while watching. He is male lead in Nine and TTILY and I see nothing interesting about him at all.

I just hope this do not flop big time for MCW's sake. So good luck still I guess!!

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Georgie

November 23, 2015 at 3:16 PM

That was too harsh... Lee Jin Wook was wonderful in The Three Musketeers with a bit of self deprecating charm and dry wit...

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Elle

November 24, 2015 at 7:39 AM

I guess everyone has their favorites...

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Kgrl

November 24, 2015 at 9:18 AM

@Krys11 and to other doubting "fans"

It's understandable that some would doubt LJW's talent & charm given some of his recent work. However, if you are truly MCW's fan, you would have some faith in her capabilities as a studious and serious actress.

MCW never goes into her projects without thought and study, which is why she has such a limited amount of projects per year. She has also proven her fantastic chemistry with every co-star so far, even when her love interest is a female (case in point, Painter of the Wind). So, before this drama comes out, it's really too early to "skip" this drama.

In addition, being quite a "snob" when it comes to dramas & acting charisma/talent, I think LJW can be a captivating lead. He just needs the right co-star & character. LJW has KKW, who is a fantastic actor, and MCW. If "fans" really doubt LJW's ability, at least have a bit of confidence in KKW and MCW to bring some "magical mojo" to this cast.

Don't forget, this cast was rejected by SBS. That kind of dismissal does something to bond a cast and writer together. Many MCW fans have a lot of hope and anticipation for this drama comeback. As MCW "fans," let's all be a bit more positive about this comeback.

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Lola

November 24, 2015 at 11:13 AM

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Donuts

November 23, 2015 at 3:55 PM

I completely agree with you! I am a major fan of Moon Chae Won but can't bring myself to be even slightly interested in this drama because of my disinterest in Lee Jing Wook. With him, I feel zero appeal. I think your term 'He looks dry' is perfect to describe how I feel about him.

It's a real shame because I also like Song Jae Rim.

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Lola

November 23, 2015 at 4:15 PM

Are you really her fan? If you are really her fan, I don't think you'll say things like this, because it won't do any good thing for her drama. It'll just make it harder to watch and support the drama together for MCW and LJW fans.

You can say whatever you want as your personal opinion, no need to make it as the opinion of MCW fan.
I'm MCW fan and her fans whom I knew didn't say anything like this until now, and I'm sure they'll watch and support her drama no matter what, since we've been waiting for her CB since 2013.

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annie

November 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM

This is a very weird and slightly creepy definition of "being a fan". I do not understand this "fans should be blind devotees of everything their idol is remotely associated with" mentality. (Although I realize it's become pretty common.) It's fandom, not a cult. We can love people as fans and still be critical consumers of entertainment.

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Lola

November 23, 2015 at 7:02 PM

If you want to say something regarding another actor, you don't need to mention it as an opinion of MCW fan, it's your personal opinion. That's all.
And I didn't said that fans need to "blind devotees of everything their idol is remotely associated with", They only have to avoid creating unnecessary hate. the drama didn't even air, it's too early to judge anyone, LJW have the chance to improve, and I hope MCW will improve too, because honestly the last project I liked her in was IM, I wasn't really fond of good doctor or love forecast.

AA

November 23, 2015 at 5:20 PM

I am a huge fan of hers, too, but the fact Lee Jin Wook is the leading actors....well unfortunately to say, I've lost such great anticipation for the drama.

The fact that he's a leading actor and to me, I don't believe he is leading actor material. Yes, to each their own. I wouldn't have mind it so much if he was second lead. I can't even bring myself to watch "The Time We Were In Love" even though I consider myself a Ha Ji Won fan because I found out Lee Jin Wook was the lead. Seems like I didn't miss much based on plenty of reviews from numerous people.

(sigh) I'm so frustrated with this disappointment. I was so excited with anticipation until Lee Jin Wook happened. WHYYYYY?! But it's just a drama... just a drama (so I remind myself).

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Nora

November 24, 2015 at 12:43 AM

I watched “The Time We Were In Love” and actually Lee Jin Wook was the best part in it. I think the problem with that drama was the plot. There were numerous changes of the script writers, it's no wonder that it got messed up, but that's hardly to blame on the actors. Besides I must say that though I really really like Ha Ji Won and adore her in past dramas (especially Empress Ki), her performance in there was the weakest up to date. Her acting was very stiff and she looked really uncomfortable in the romance scenes, that's why the chemistry between the lead couple was like zero. It's really a shame since I like both of them. Nevertheless I'm looking forward to this one!!

AA

November 23, 2015 at 5:21 PM

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Ginaaaa

November 24, 2015 at 4:23 AM

But she IS a MCW fan and she can express her opinion. How can you ask her to separate the two? That's like asking/telling her to cut herself in half. Hopefully we are all grown-ups here, and as such nothing anyone says will stop us from supporting whomever and whatever we like. I'm a fan of SJR and have seen a number of comments disparaging him but they do absolutely nothing to corrode my appreciation for him.

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Lola

November 24, 2015 at 7:39 AM

She didn't support MCW by her -ve comments, she only give people bad impression about MCW fans. You can see in the comments here, some people did really take this as MCW fans opinion. If she think it's too necessary to write such comment, at least she should avoid linking it to MCW fans. I don't want to see MCW and LJW fans fighting each other before the drama even start, it's not wise at all.

Ginaaaa

November 24, 2015 at 9:09 AM

Donuts is not here in this particular space and time to "support" MCW but rather to opine that she doesn't care for the casting of LJW ...period. It's perfectly OK to express herself as a "major fan of MCW" because that is what she is...period. There is nothing, nothing at all, in her comment that in any way damages MCW or MCW fandom...period. She is NOT the one giving anybody a bad impression of MCW fans. And no one is "fighting" especially Donuts cuz she has even responded. This is a lively discussion, not a fight. ?

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Lola

November 24, 2015 at 11:03 AM

the first reply was to Donuts but after that I was taking in general about her and the other "fans", You don't even need to look for the reaction in other sites, you can see here some people are saying we're scary and annoying, why do you think they said that? and if it was lively discussion for you, for LJW fans it wasn't like that at all. and I can't blame them. in every article about this drama they start blaming LJW because he doesn't have much appeal and they can't give the drama any chance because of LJW, when we didn't see anything from him as black until now.

AA

November 24, 2015 at 4:30 PM

For example, when I say I am a fan of Moon Chae Won or anyone else, I don't expect to speak on behalf of her opinion. lol It is the person who thinks otherwise who should rethink things through when reading others opinion.

I, too, am a huge fan of hers but I don't have to like who she pairs up with either. ;)

AA

November 24, 2015 at 4:31 PM

Let me rephrase.

Just because I can say I am huge Moon Chae Won fan does not mean I am speaking on behalf of her fandom.***

mary

November 23, 2015 at 11:48 PM

It’s a real shame because I also like Song Jae Rim.

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Kayla

November 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM

funny, your feelings toward LJW mirror mine towards LMH exactly. to each her/his own, really.

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AA

November 23, 2015 at 5:22 PM

But LMH managed to improve in recent times after the God forbid Kdrama BOF. Lee Jin Wook? Eh, not so much.

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Kayla

November 23, 2015 at 6:11 PM

i've watched BOF, personal taste & heirs. unimpressed with LMH in all of them (seriously explains why KWB rose to absolute stardom starring as 2nd lead to LMH lol)

anyway, i haven't seen any of LJW's works. i think he's super good looking but i've never wanted to watch anything he's in since i've never been interested in him or his female leads, UNTIL NOW.

so yeah, i get where you're coming from with the whole "no charisma" thing. i've watched some LJW clips and never felt anything for him but then again, maybe that's just cuz i've never liked anything he's done? whatevs, i'm willing to give this a shot for MCW and the reeeeeaaally good cast (i really like KKW btw!)

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maknaee

November 23, 2015 at 7:19 PM

BOF, personal taste & heirs ... okay then, how about City Hunter?

AA

November 23, 2015 at 8:07 PM

Moon Chae Won, I completely agree. I'm still debating on this because I am almost completely against her pairing just because not only was I excited that she signed on but I also loved the premises of the story.

I still MUCH MUCH prefer Kim Kang Woo to play Mr. Black or even better yet, my wishful thinking was Gong Yoo. Can you imagine?!

GOODBYE MR. BLACK
Starring Moon Chae Won, Gong Yoo, Kim Kang Woo, Song Jae Rim, and Daniel Henney.

But with Lee Jin Wook as the lead, you can just feel the intensity shift and unfortunately to say, it's not a good one. If you can imagine a balloon full of air but when you let go, it just flies through the air making fart noises. Too harsh? lol

I have confidence that the drama will still do well thanks to Moon Chae Won despite of my disappointment in the leading actor choice. There's really nothing I can do but suck it up or just wait until the drama is over and watch it then. I rarely stream dramas which a very few exceptions (including SIX FLYING DRAGONS and loving it). This WAS going to be one of those rarity times but I don't think I can do it.

Lee Jin Wook, yes, he just lacks onscreen presence. It doesn't matter how much screen time you give him, he just never really done much for me and I've given him plenty of chances. Oh well. Still wish him all the best.

As for Lee Min Ho, I still can't think of BOF without euuuuugh! But forget his dramas, have you seen Gangnam Blues?

Nora

November 24, 2015 at 3:23 AM

Oh come on guys, if LJW isn't charismatic, who else is then? And just judging him by watching some clips is really too much. What I agree though is that I didn't watch some of his dramas because of the storyline or the female leads.

nuWOy🍄🍄

November 23, 2015 at 7:55 PM

You took the word out of my mouth! All of my close friends really like/love LMH, and they don't get it when I said that I don't really feel anything with his acting.

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gaeinalee

November 23, 2015 at 10:10 PM

I understand you Kayla.. But LMH is quite dreamy and act properly that sell the character he portrayed effortlessly in CH and Faith. He was wonderful in MR and IAS. Not so much in GB tho, and I tried so hard to forget Heirs. *cringe*

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kimkim

November 23, 2015 at 11:00 PM

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:(

November 23, 2015 at 4:45 PM

===I love love love MCW so much but I still can’t get myself to watch this because of Lee Jin Wook!!===

I don't like him either, and won't watch it.

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AA

November 23, 2015 at 5:24 PM

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Elle

November 24, 2015 at 7:39 AM

Right?? I saw him in TTM only because of JYH otherwise I wouldn't have even bothered...didn't finish Nine because of him.

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8 canxi

November 23, 2015 at 2:41 PM

Sounds like Moon Chae Won has a harem. But, it'd be cool if Daniel's character was a friend-type Daddy Long Legs. Like Yoo Ji Tae's character was to PMY's in Healer. That's all I keep thinking of, but it'd probably be romantic.

...does Moon's character have any girlfriends? Lol

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9 ObessiveCompulsive

November 23, 2015 at 3:04 PM

Okay lets face it the man candy is enough to make all of us watch. Hot damn MC is one lucky girl. I hope they also have other likable female characters as well. I like drama's with multiple love lines not just the never ending love triangles.

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10 fab

November 23, 2015 at 3:12 PM

Dramaland sure likes its male characters. Glad they kept the original cast though, here's hoping for the best even just to rub it in SBS' face.

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11 midwest mz

November 23, 2015 at 3:49 PM

so does this mean he is leaving Hawaii and all the nice people there for this? or is it close enough for him to commute for dual taping, just a wondering??

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12 AnaG

November 23, 2015 at 3:53 PM

NNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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13 klesis

November 23, 2015 at 4:11 PM

Why is Lee jin wook main lead over Kim Kang woo? The latter is a way better actor. I don't have anything against LJW but really, comparing the two side by side...

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:)

November 23, 2015 at 4:50 PM

Kim Kang Woo

Swoon

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AA

November 23, 2015 at 5:16 PM

I wonder the same thing. WTF...

Drama Gods, please do your magic and switch it!!! Please let Kim Kang Woo be Mr. Black and give Lee Jin Wook some other role. I don't even care what role but just not the lead!!!

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Diana

November 23, 2015 at 7:39 PM

Kim Kang Woo is great actor, he can take any role, protagonist or antagonist, i love him,
i like him in Missing Noir M, where he acted as a detective with dark side. He can show both angel and devil eyes, trust me ^_^

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AA

November 23, 2015 at 8:10 PM

That's why playing the lead as Mr. Black would've been perfect for him because he can play both sides!!!!

As for Lee Jin Wook, it'll be more enough if if he can just 'play along'.

I don't mean to be so harsh on him but I can't help my disappointment in choosing him as Mr. Black.

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14 Dahlia

November 23, 2015 at 4:25 PM

I could take or leave Henney, but the rest of the cast is amazing. Going to try the first few episodes of this one and keep my fingers crossed.

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15 kanz

November 23, 2015 at 4:57 PM

Lee Jin Wook, Kim Kang Woo, Song Jae Rim, Daniel Henney, so much hotness in one drama, I can't!!

I still wish the plot actually a bit interesting for me to care, because contract marriage/revenge plots are so overused.

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16 annie

November 23, 2015 at 5:01 PM

Daniel Henney is basically the shorthand for "pretty man in expensive suit," I agree.

I wonder if he's still adhering to his rule of speaking no Korean in any of his roles. That was so weird in Runaway Plan B.

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17 Quiet Thought

November 23, 2015 at 5:07 PM

Daniel Henney's American TV series, 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders', is filming right now in, I believe, California. Nice to know he's keeping busy.

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Cheryl

November 24, 2015 at 8:53 PM

He tends to keep pretty busy with American projects now. It's an interesting move if he accepts.

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18 lordseungri

November 23, 2015 at 5:40 PM

MCW saved a country or a King/Queen in her past life
the amount of good-looking men in this drama *Swoons*

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19 coffeenlucia

November 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM

Slightly off topic but I wonder when / if a Missing Noir M sequel will come out. Kim Kang Woo was amazing in that series.

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maknaee

November 23, 2015 at 7:23 PM

yess, that drama really needs a sequel ASAP. The ending is very open :D

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Diana

November 23, 2015 at 7:43 PM

What???
Oh no coffeenlucia,.. now you say it, i've just wanted to say the same question hahah,..
Missing Noir sure need the sequel come out A.S.A.P,..
Hope the writer and producer of this drama read this hehe,

(I hope the filming of next Missing Noir M will be held during summer,.. Kim Kang Woo need to wear shirt to show off his six packs, masculin body hohoho)

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20 Dina

November 23, 2015 at 6:29 PM

Can they please get rid off Song Jae-Rim? He was so bad in Unkind Woman. I have never seen an actor who exhibits so little chemistry with his co-star. We do not need a repeat performance from him.

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maknaee

November 23, 2015 at 7:22 PM

I know that may be for you he's so bad, but 'get rid' is a little too much :) kkkk

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Ari

November 23, 2015 at 10:01 PM

I wish I could get rid of your comment instead...what no chemistry? but he had plenty with his previous costars...whatever he is not going anywhere so sorry not sorry.

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mary

November 23, 2015 at 11:49 PM

I'll take him, if you don't want.

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fab

November 24, 2015 at 4:25 AM

NOOOO. His character was underdeveloped, it has nothing to do with his abilities.

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bbstl 🧹

November 24, 2015 at 9:51 AM

Nothing to do with his abilities at all. Personally, I'd blame the actress for blah chemistry in all her shows.

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Ginaaaa

November 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM

Nope. They can't. ? (To be honest, I know they could if they want to but it doesn't look like they want to.) Perhaps his chemistry was off with his UW character's romantic interest, but I found it spot on with his brother and evil witch of a mother. I've seen him in a number of things and I don't see a repetitive pattern in his characters. I'm having a hard time getting through 2 Weeks cuz I'm watching it mainly for him and his character is such a heartless prick. That's how I base whether some one can act or not -- if I come away not recognizing other portrayed characters from other work then they have some skills. But skills are like knives, they need to be sharpened. Even supposedly great actors can fall flat like Brad Pitt's portrayal of Achilles in "Troy."

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AA

November 24, 2015 at 11:21 PM

"But skills are like knives, they need to be sharpened. Even supposedly great actors can fall flat like Brad Pitt’s portrayal of Achilles in “Troy.”"

Loved the analogy. ;)

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21 doraemon

November 23, 2015 at 6:55 PM

MCW fans are scary.

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Kayla

November 23, 2015 at 6:58 PM

why?? what have we done? we're just happy to welcome back OUR FCKING QUEEN.

lol, jk. but seriously, we're just happy she's finally back on the small screen since she hasn't been since 2013.

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AA

November 24, 2015 at 4:32 PM

You think this is scary?

hahahahahahah Sorry, that deserves a laugh.

Good one. ;)

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22 toro

November 23, 2015 at 7:16 PM

I thought Daniel Henney is inside the new Criminal Minds spin off for the Winter season in the US?

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Quiet Thought

November 24, 2015 at 3:50 AM

The Criminal Minds spin-off is filming right now and appears to be a ten episode first season. Looks like Henney will be available for filming in Korea after the first of the year.

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23 blo

November 23, 2015 at 7:22 PM

ahh...Am I the only one watching for Kim Kang-woo?

And I'm always willing to give actors another chance, even if I hated them in a different drama (talking about LJW). I'll watch and then decide.

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Diana

November 23, 2015 at 7:46 PM

No Blo,.. you're not the only one...
Me too..
The only reason i want to watch this drama is
KIM KANG WOO

Sorry for other actors, but they are just not as great as Kim Kang Woo (in my opinion..^_^)

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AA

November 23, 2015 at 8:09 PM

Still hoping that the news got it ALL wrong and that he's in fact MR. BLACK! Dun dun dun! hahahaha

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24 Diana

November 23, 2015 at 8:02 PM

When i read all the comments above...

I was thinking,..
"hmmm, what is this article about...
- Lee Jin Wook has no X Factor
- Moon Chae Won save country in her previous life
- Song Jae Rim has little chemistry, bad acting
- Kim Kang Woo the only reason i'll watch this drama"

then i scroll up, i see the title
"Daniel Henney up for Goodbye Mr. Black"

ah,.. so this is the article about him...
chhh....
laughing,..
H A H A H A
:|

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gaeinalee

November 23, 2015 at 10:02 PM

LOL.
Oh you.. LOL

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kalel

November 23, 2015 at 11:43 PM

HAHAHA, you're right...

Lately every thread becomes an OT in no time. So, either our minds work in a "kangaroos jumping from one subject to another" manner (which actually is my favorite general discussion pattern) or just toooo much frustration among the K-dramas communities (and I mean a lot more than the usual bashing, trashing and -my all-time favorite- "mehing" to almost everything and everyone in K-dramaland these days)....