Yoo Seung-ho and cat co-star at press conference for Imaginary Cat
by girlfriday
Okay, how in the world did they get that cat to go to a press conference??? My cat would NOT stand for that, not even a little. I mean, I could probably get him there, but someone would be losing an eye. Either that is the most well-behaved cat in the history of cats, or Yoo Seung-ho really does have some kind of magical powers. I’m willing to believe both are true, actually.
The new MBC Every1 series Imaginary Cat held its press conference on November 24, which is cutting it a little close since the show actually premieres today. Yoo Seung-ho was there with Cat Bok-gil, along with human co-stars Jo Hye-jung (Because It’s the First Time), Han Yeri (Sea Fog), Park Chul-min (Bubblegum), and Mamamoo idol Solar.
The drama is about the relationship between a webtoon artist and his feline friend, and the way they help each other heal. Though Yoo Seung-ho has filmed the movie Joseon Magician since returning from army duty, Imaginary Cat is the first project that he’ll greet audiences with. Then of course his other drama, SBS’s Remember—Son’s War, is close behind — it’s due to premiere in early December.
An 8-episode cable drama with no other big stars is pretty low-profile for Yoo Seung-ho, but when asked about why he chose the project, he said, “It’s because I like cats, but it’s also because I thought it would be a good opportunity to change people’s awareness about animals. It would be nice if the drama did well, but I wanted to convey a meaningful message beyond that.” Well I didn’t think it was possible to love him more, but there you have it.
Imaginary Cat premieres today and airs on Tuesdays on MBC Every1.
Via Chosun
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1 rentenmann
November 24, 2015 at 3:10 AM
*Falls over from the cute*
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2 Kavitha Ravi
November 24, 2015 at 3:21 AM
What the hell how is this even possible....my cats don't even pretend to listen to me on a good day...they land up bullying me mostly :/ ysh what magic have you weaved and could you please help us fellow cat peeps too pretty pretty please???
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Alex
November 24, 2015 at 3:37 PM
It's not pleasant to contemplate, but it's possible the cat is drugged.
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*Muse*
November 24, 2015 at 6:29 PM
Awww... I'm sad now
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Christine
November 25, 2015 at 4:48 AM
That's a possibility, but this is also a cat actor, which means it's probably quite easy going and well trained compared to the average cat.
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Kavitha Ravi
November 26, 2015 at 5:59 AM
Damn that's just cruel and sad..... :/ I'd rather have my kittens crazy and wild then drug them up....
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Kavitha Ravi
November 26, 2015 at 6:01 AM
*than. I'd like to think more positively like Christine....
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Not anyone
November 29, 2015 at 10:48 AM
That cat is scottish fold. The breed is very docile and loves attention. You can look it up at Youtube "Pets 101:Scottish Fold cat".
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3 dkaoru
November 24, 2015 at 3:45 AM
Are you guys planning to recap this? It looks really cute and sweet.
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4 coffea
November 24, 2015 at 3:45 AM
I ship Yoo Seung Ho with the cat <3
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KDaddict?JCW
November 24, 2015 at 6:30 AM
Me too!
Is it possible for us to get tired of love stories in KDs? I don't believe so. But why am I much more interested in the cat than the girls? lol
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haori
November 24, 2015 at 8:47 AM
HAHAHAHA LMAO
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5 visitor
November 24, 2015 at 3:54 AM
OMG, get outtttt... How is he even?????
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6 Orion
November 24, 2015 at 3:55 AM
Bok Gil even has her place as a lead in the character chart and has her own character description. It's silly and I love it. I really hope this is a show as cute and fluffy as Beetle.
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Denile
November 24, 2015 at 5:52 AM
I feel like the cat's facial expression in one of those pics is saying 'I would have clawed someone's eyes out were it not for the handsome man holding me.'
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Meow
November 24, 2015 at 7:14 AM
Omg so trueeeee!
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Sanchita Suman
November 24, 2015 at 10:11 AM
loved your interpretation!!
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Kween Ramyeon
November 24, 2015 at 2:42 PM
ahaha...yes in a couple of the pics, the cat was definitely giving the eye...
The cat's so cute...I love fat orange tabbies, and this is the cat I've always wanted... I'm looking forward to this...
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iamdeb
November 24, 2015 at 6:07 PM
The cat's unamused/disinterested default face absolutely cracks me up. Cats possess some of the most epic resting bitch face in the animal kingdom.
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7 kanz
November 24, 2015 at 3:57 AM
I died and go to heaven just because the first picture..
In heaven I only see Yoo Seung Ho and THE CAT!!
Yaaass.. long time no see Seung Ho-ssi, you look all manly now and mature.
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8 whitewire
November 24, 2015 at 3:59 AM
The cat!!
Is it so wrong to watch this for that adorable fluff!!
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KDaddict?JCW
November 24, 2015 at 6:32 AM
I look fwd to this one show so much more than all the other KDs coming up becos of the fluff!
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9 nami
November 24, 2015 at 4:08 AM
This has to be the cutest press con ever. I will watch it for sure. Yoo Seung Ho and kitty-san hwaiting!!
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10 apluszee
November 24, 2015 at 4:08 AM
HE MUST BE A CAT WHISPERER!!!!!
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11 ck1Oz
November 24, 2015 at 4:11 AM
Geez he even has intense eye contact with the cat.
That
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Yuki
November 24, 2015 at 11:41 AM
LOL I would consider this a risky move, even if it was my own cat...
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12 Sophia
November 24, 2015 at 4:15 AM
????
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13 fab
November 24, 2015 at 4:21 AM
AWWWWWWWW CUTE OVERLOAD. *DIES*
Is it too much to wish for a sequel of some sort but with a dog? YK, for animal awareness...
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14 Kaybee
November 24, 2015 at 4:24 AM
Awwwww.... Yoo Seung Ho and the cute tabby cat! He looks more appealing with the cat hair all over his cloth... makes him more approachable.
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15 wackycashew
November 24, 2015 at 4:31 AM
Haha YSH looks absolutely adorable with imaginary kitty!! =P Should be a fun series.
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16 Ginaaaa
November 24, 2015 at 4:53 AM
That breed of cat, with folded ears, is extremely docile and loves being floppy in human arms. I was actually surprised to see this, but I googled and sure enough, Scottish Folds are available in Korea.
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17 topper
November 24, 2015 at 4:57 AM
The cat looks pissed. Which is natural anyway.
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fgb4877
November 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Well: lots of flashes, new people and a lot of noise is a pretty stressful situation for any kitty. Hope someone paid kitty's fee with at least some tuna or salmon :) .
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18 Mikanjjj
November 24, 2015 at 4:57 AM
Yoo seung ho has eyes only for bok Gil ???
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19 gaeinalee
November 24, 2015 at 5:49 AM
Never in my life I have this strong envy feeling toward.... cat! The Animal!! *groaannnn*
Something is wrong with me.. *grumbling-incoherently* *dagger-glare-to-the-fluff*
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20 koreandramalover/kay
November 24, 2015 at 5:54 AM
"Well I didn’t think it was possible to love him more, but there you have it."
Me too, me too, me too, me too, me too, me tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
~~~aahhh~~~
~~~melting puddle of goo~~~ (that's me from all the cuuuute!!!)
How?? How?? How could it be possible for someone so PUURRRFECT to actually exist?
He is drop-dead gorgeous AND he is a cat-lover!!! *face-palms*
How does
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21 camvan
November 24, 2015 at 6:03 AM
If only i were that cat...
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22 Aigoooo
November 24, 2015 at 6:03 AM
It's like Korean version of Garfield. The cat they used looks like Garfield and also Garfield's owner Jon was a cartoonist and in this one, he is a webtoon artist.
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23 koreandramalover/kay
November 24, 2015 at 6:10 AM
You are right, JB, this cat is one of the most calm, well-behaved and gentle cats I have ever seen!
The people behind choosing the cat have done a great job because the role requires a cat that is more of a lap-cat, ie a cat that just loves to lay on a person's lap and just laze around because most cat species are very active, energetic and boisterous, thus they would be too much of a handful, definitely not suitable for an acting role.
But from these photos of YSH cooooing to the cat, I am struck by how REALLY calm, patient, gentle the cat is in YSH's arms, not wriggling or fidgeting endlessly, or bothered by the harsh camera lights and noise from the people present!
You may be right again, JB, YSH just might be born with a magical touch with cats, a cat-whisperer perhaps?
It is also just so lovely to see how loving and gentle YSH is with the cat, holding the cat so close and tight in his arms and coooing and having direct eye contact with it!!
A. MA. ZING!!!
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24 dkaoru
November 24, 2015 at 6:12 AM
I wanna know who got casted first, yoo seung ho or the cat? Is it the cat got casted because she has good chemustry w yoo seung ho? Or is it yoo seung ho got casted because he happens to work well with this cat? Hahaha
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koreandramalover/kay
November 24, 2015 at 6:19 AM
Very good question, @dkaoru!
I have asked myself the same question!! Hahaha!!
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25 Fun-Lugha
November 24, 2015 at 6:12 AM
Yup! My Miao Miao would wreck the place, you'd think a tsunami hit! Teach me thy magic oh wise YSH!
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