Lee Jong-seok, Han Hyo-joo offered leads in new drama from Nine writer
by javabeans
This would be quite the lineup, if it comes to pass (currently, all parties are considering, not confirmed): Han Hyo-joo (Beauty Inside, Dong Yi) and Lee Jong-seok (Pinocchio) are both being courted for an MBC drama titled simply W, which comes from writer Song Jae-jung of time-bendy thriller Nine (also Queen In-hyun’s Man and Three Musketeers) and PD Jung Jae-yoon of last year’s hit com-com She Was Pretty.
Representatives from both actors’ camps confirmed that the offer had been extended, though news is very thin on the ground: The only information about the drama is that it’s about a man and women in their early thirties. That’s it! I mean, knowing this writer there’s probably going to be an intricate plot, some cheeky humor, maybe some time travel and a sprinkling of mystical elements, all rolled up into a tightly written package — but for now all we have to go on is, quite literally, “boy meets girl.”
Lee Jong-seok has had good luck with picking hit dramas (…minus one, maybe), so I expect he’ll choose carefully this time around as well. And with Han Hyo-joo being away from dramaland for years, her last series being 2010’s Dong Yi, she’ll probably be even choosier about her return.
MBC hasn’t given the show a timeslot yet, but W is looking at a summer broadcast, sometime “between July and September.” C’mon news. Couldn’t you have at least waited till there was something more to get excited about? I guess in this case, everyone figured the mere prospect of these stars and producers working together was excitement enough.
Via TV Report
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1 Eny
February 2, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Ilike nine n the three musketeers, that drama introduce me to lee jin wook, which become one of my faborite actor
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Dwight
February 3, 2016 at 1:22 AM
Oh god, I've been thirsting for a LJS fix all his projects seem to have this quality of getting you hooked, last time I was really invested in a show was way back when KMHM was airing. Hope they both take this up..
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2 Elaine Wong
February 2, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Definitely maybe! Let's wipe our memories of Doctor Stranger and pretend it never happened.
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gala
February 2, 2016 at 2:29 AM
call me weird, but I tend to re-watch Dr. Stranger (with a lot of forwarding though). There were some scenes that I truly like revisiting, mainly those that didn't involve the political-spy stuff. I loved LJS's portrayal when his Park Hoon character was cheeky, a little flirty, and nonchalant. but when he reverted to the obsessive bf, skip! skip! skip! he had such a good chemistry with Kang Sora and the chief doctor.
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pogo 🍉
February 2, 2016 at 3:20 AM
yeah, that scene where he was drunk and pulled Kang Sora down onto the mattress in his house was major swoon material.
It's a shame Kang Sora's already tied up with that KBS drama, I'd have loved to see her with LJS in this one if Han Hyo-joo turned it down (as she may well do, since she's a Chungmuro actress these days)
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gala
February 2, 2016 at 3:23 AM
I love that scene too. I tend to rewind a lot of their scenes together. heh. Like when he and Sora were doing an operation simulation. I thought that was filmed to perfection.
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Shazam
February 3, 2016 at 1:35 AM
My love for LJS is unending, drama gods please make this happen it's been ages since his last project..
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PepperoniPizza
February 3, 2016 at 2:41 AM
Honestly DS wouldn't even have been half as bad if only LJS and Kang Sora would have ended up together. Till a point I just couldn't relate to why it was Park Hoon was so thoroughly in love with Jin Se Yeons character, and their scenes just left me feeling ticked off..
pogo 🍉
February 3, 2016 at 8:23 AM
@PepperoniPizza - by the sound of his own words (in a video interview on this very site), the PD never understood why they had to make that couple happen either, he wanted Kang Sora to be the girl Hoon ended up with.
and I can certainly see why, their chemistry was off the charts.
CR
February 2, 2016 at 12:04 PM
That is exactly how I watch that drama. Watch LJS being adorable and cheeky, fast forward through EVERYTHING else. It's a pretty quick rewatch that way, to be sure, but ugh, I can't resist his stupid hair and his stupid clothes and his stupid everything. I am so weak for that boy.
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dayan
February 2, 2016 at 2:56 AM
Maybe I'M really weird but I loved that drama just because of Park Hoon, I think LJS's best performance was surely in this drama and he should have given that grimmae award for this one not pinocchio, and IMO DS was far from a fail drama because of its rating (it was the top in that time slot) but far from an excellent one either...
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Sophi
February 2, 2016 at 5:16 AM
Agree...love his acting in DS
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rori0711
February 2, 2016 at 8:51 AM
absolutely, Lee Jong seok's finest in terms of acting.
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rori0711
February 2, 2016 at 8:48 AM
1st 2 episodes of DS are definitely one of the strongest & intense intro i've seen in my entire Kdrama experience.
Lee Jongsuk & Kang Sora were brilliant despite the ridiculous writing. Those two along with Kim Sang joon, Choi Jung woo and Lee Jae won saved the show.
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AngryBird
February 3, 2016 at 1:29 AM
The plot actually sounds swoony, mind you not the one mentioned here but the actual plot that's being suggested in other portals is about a surgeon (HHJ) searching for her missing father and gets kidnapped by a mysterious man (LJS) and they travel between virtual reality.
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3 soapbox
February 2, 2016 at 2:21 AM
W is a story about a surgeon (Han Hyojoo) who is searching for her missing father and gets kidnapped by a mysterious man (Lee Jongsuk?). They travel between reality and virtual reality. It's described as a suspenseful love story melodrama.
I'm cackling because before I found this synopsis, 'a love story between a man and a woman in their 30s' was all I knew too so I did expect THAT plot at all lol.
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Peoplez
February 2, 2016 at 10:39 AM
that's one intense plot. i really thought it was romance with that description. My view on LJS is based on I Hear Your Voice and Pinocchio, so I'm not sure how he will portray a kidnapper. I mean, look at those puppy eyes!
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CR
February 2, 2016 at 12:06 PM
I bet it'll be a "for your own good because you got mixed up in shenanigans" kidnapping.
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Wowapalooza
February 3, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Kidnapper? No, but then again I couldn't really imagine him in any of his roles until he actually played them, and he has this quality of just *becoming* whatever character he's playing, it's wonderful seeing it play out onscreen
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4 rori0711
February 2, 2016 at 2:30 AM
now this is news I've been waiting for :)
the actors are enough to attract me, what more is the intriguing plot and title!
hope we hear their confirmation soon.
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5 Miri
February 2, 2016 at 2:34 AM
Please drama god make it happen!!!
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PepperoniPizza
February 3, 2016 at 1:49 AM
I just adore this kid, he's been so consistent in giving heart rendering performances in all his shows, and something about those puppy dog eyes makes you just wanna root for the guy. I hope he takes up the role cause he'd really excel in a melo, which I don't think he's done till yet at least not of this caliber..
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6 elvira
February 2, 2016 at 2:35 AM
Love Han Hyo Joo in Brilliant Legacy/Shining Inheritance.
And love her even more for her outgoing personality in Running Man.
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go miso
February 2, 2016 at 3:19 AM
same here!i love han hy joo since i first saw her in shinning inheritance/brilliant legacy,man i love her expressions!and when she guested in running man i totally got addicted to her i love her easy going,carefree,competitiveness & her tomboyish vibe!areumdapta han hyo joo!!!
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Hope Airen
February 2, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Me too, she's sooo good, I don't usually watch k films, but I watched all hers and they're great. She's such a great actress.
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7 iris
February 2, 2016 at 2:35 AM
From the writer of Nine?
I will watch for sure. But I hope they get a different male lead.
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Beanfan
February 3, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Yeah, can we have Kim Rae Won, please? After Punch, I'm just dying for some more of him..
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salt n' pepper
February 4, 2016 at 12:31 AM
Same here. I mean LJS is a good actor but I'd rather see Han Hyo Joo paired up with someone older and manlier than LJS. I liked I Hear Your Voice and the pairing between LJS-LBY wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be but I just don't find LJS appealing enough to want to check out his projects. No offense.
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8 dayan
February 2, 2016 at 2:42 AM
Do they really have thought this ambiguous plot would make sense to speak about??! But at least I can say both of them are really good at acting, and I don't think that LJS hit dramas were just about luck, it seems he has an eye for choosing projects and acting skills to back them.
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soapbox
February 2, 2016 at 2:59 AM
He really does pick good projects (Doctor Stranger was an unfortunately hiccup). When he said he'd be back soon this year, that made me worried since all of the previously announced un-cast dramas so far sound like shit (except Park Kyungsoo's because that writer has my undying love) so I was antsy that maybe Jongsuk would just pick one of them because he's too eager to get back to work. W popped up out of nowhere with a good casting already in discussion. I should have known he was already eyeing something unique lol.
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juniper
February 2, 2016 at 4:18 PM
Wait Park Kyung-soo is doing another drama so soon after Punch??? Please tell me I did not misread this lol.
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soapbox
February 2, 2016 at 7:23 PM
Yes the writer and PD of Punch are collaborating again! It's expected to come later this year.
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juniper
February 2, 2016 at 9:44 PM
!!! You made my day lol
9 2ru2
February 2, 2016 at 2:44 AM
If this happens, i'll be on board. Love them both.
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Cha-Cha
February 3, 2016 at 1:24 AM
Lee Jong Suk needs to snap this up, people have been dying for his next since Pinocchio wrapped up
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10 klkl
February 2, 2016 at 3:00 AM
I love LJS's acting and HHJ's aura, it seems they can have a good chemistry!
Really expected!
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11 lordseungri
February 2, 2016 at 3:05 AM
Oh man drama gods let this happen! They'd match each other very well
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12 amy
February 2, 2016 at 3:09 AM
they are both visually stunning side by side. c'mon drama god, make this my dream comes true. i miss him
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13 Mist
February 2, 2016 at 3:10 AM
Thank god Lee Jong Suk is coming back to dramas soon. I hope both Han Hyo Joo and him confirm this one. We dont know much about the plot yet, but knowing it is from Nine writer is promising.
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14 gwenny
February 2, 2016 at 3:12 AM
waaahhhh!!! my Han hyo joo!oh my!i've been waiting for her to comeback in dramaland!areumdapta!!!
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15 marry
February 2, 2016 at 3:19 AM
I love them both but it seems k-netizen are suggesting LJS to avoid from HHJ because of her so-called scandal... That's really unfortunate...
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soapbox
February 2, 2016 at 3:20 AM
Let's not bring that up here. I feel bad for her.
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marry
February 2, 2016 at 3:26 AM
Oh my bad, I'm deeply sorry, It is my fault and I hope no one fallow my mistake, please forgive me....
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soapbox
February 2, 2016 at 3:28 AM
No no, I wasn't saying you did anything wrong.
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marry
February 2, 2016 at 3:36 AM
Ah, Thank you, but the reality is that I did say something wrong, I'm really grateful to you for making my eyes open on it!
Maggie
February 2, 2016 at 3:26 AM
What the hell! K-netizens are insane, maybe LJS is their favorite.
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marry
February 2, 2016 at 3:32 AM
I'm really sorry to her and her fans especially you, forgive me, ( and I know it wasn't her fault at all, so I'm more regretful to bring it up here).
No one please don't make a mistake as I did...
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lordseungri
February 2, 2016 at 3:32 AM
If everyone listened to netizens barely any dramas would come out since they seem to despise every actress out there.
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angela08
February 2, 2016 at 3:42 AM
i agree with you,but i do think there's still a lot of knetz out there that love her..hyo joo pls comeback in dramaland!!!
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Pichu
February 2, 2016 at 6:25 AM
I'm one of her fans that really got hurt when the whole community of K netizens bashed her regarding the issue, I can barely sleep when the news broke out but hey, the girl is strong and I hope she comes back even stronger! :D
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blueribbon
February 2, 2016 at 10:23 AM
You don't have to apologize, thank you for the information I wasn't aware of. Now if LJS decides not to take it at least there will be an explanation.
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16 Maggie
February 2, 2016 at 3:23 AM
HHJ, one of my most favorite korean actresses. I love her a lot. Waiting for many years. Please make it happen!
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17 Kaybee
February 2, 2016 at 3:28 AM
I am excited!!! Love them both esp. Lee Jong Seok!
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18 bembee
February 2, 2016 at 3:30 AM
i will forever love han hyo joo!i' ve been waiting for her to be in a drama again i'm missing her sooooo much it's a good thing she's been active in big screen but i want to see her beautiful & adorable facial expressions much longer and I only got to do that if she's in a drama compare to having to see her in movies for about more or less 2hrs :-)
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19 katasu1996
February 2, 2016 at 3:35 AM
Please no. This woman lives so shamelessly after ger brother up and killed someone and het family covered it up. I don't want to see her in anything, especially not with actors I like.
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marry
February 2, 2016 at 3:45 AM
I may prefer LJS with another co-star but we should know that it wasn't her fault at all but her brother.... It's really unfair to punish her instead of her dongseng... K-netizen should distinguish between familly members too!
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CCYin
February 2, 2016 at 9:46 PM
agree
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mimi
February 2, 2016 at 4:26 AM
+1
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Agnos
February 2, 2016 at 5:57 AM
Please yes, oh well, if you don't like her, it's not up to you to decide.
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paloma
February 2, 2016 at 6:34 AM
yeah!i agree with you..han hyo joo fighting!!!
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lc
February 2, 2016 at 8:24 AM
Frankly I hope she turns it down, even if I liked her before. Her family or agency still hasn't apologised to the family of her brother's victim. Imagine how they would feel to have to see her on the screen all the time and be reminded of the pain and loss they were put through because of her brother.
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Wu
February 2, 2016 at 8:52 AM
Everybody stop being so self-righteous and judgmental as if we are the most moral people. Ultimately, we do not know the whole truth just what we think is the truth, so just stop it.
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bbstl 🧹
February 2, 2016 at 9:02 AM
+100
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20 mickeyhyo
February 2, 2016 at 3:48 AM
i always love watching han hyo joo!i mean she is sooo addicting!as a result i do watch all her dramas/movies not just once,twice,thrice but a lot of times & i'm always waiting for her comeback drama!saranghae han hyo joo!
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21 jo_hana
February 2, 2016 at 4:06 AM
anything with han hyo joo in it i will surely gonna watch it!she is just sooo lovable!i really love her personality specially when she was in running man & i love watching/reading all her interviews she's always very entertaining in her interviews she does make the interviewer at ease with her..
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modestgoddess
February 2, 2016 at 7:15 AM
I loved HHJ on Running Man
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22 Kaylie
February 2, 2016 at 4:18 AM
So many good news today! First Si-wan and Seo Kang Joon's possible collaboration, and now Lee Jong Suk's possible comeback drama! All my favourite Korean male actors are coming back to dramaland and I'm so happy!
I liked Han Hyo Joo's acting in The Beauty Inside. It seems like she has matured a lot since her Dong Yi days.
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23 kanz
February 2, 2016 at 4:19 AM
In Summer? Probably somewhere in July and September?
Then probably it will go up against Kim Woo Bin's Lightly Ardently. Will be fun if Jongsuk and Woobin competing at the same timeslot! :)
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Asol
February 2, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Or Moon lovers if they land on september regeardlessly it timing dosen't look good.. Moon Lovers and Lightly ardently will overshadow there timeslot and if they push back to example November there is the Big budget Park Ji Eun drama. early 2017 would have been ideal for them
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marry
February 2, 2016 at 9:17 AM
I don't think it airs on july, so no competition between it and AF, as for moon lovers, it doesn't seem it can overshadow this one, but the best is that they pre-film it, just because both LJS & HHJ are hallyu stars so they benefit from pre-selling it to china the most!
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Asol
February 2, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Moon Lovers seem weak for but if they land on september air date then they wouldn't have a chance against Moon Lovers? they will be badly overshadowed in China, Korea and Internationally. It dosen't matter about airing slots but the buzz and Internetship will be hit massively.
To put it short 2016 is fully booked with overhyped dramas in Feb Dots, in July AF, in Sept Moon Lovers (SBS actully sacrificed Saimdong herstory which means they will also land in september because they are bound to get overshadowed by Moon lovers) Then the finally biggest drama of the Air is placed on September with Park Ji Eun's Big budget drama. I believe 2014-2015 were empty years compared to this year and unfortunately the hype of the rest of the year is booked. 2017 is ideal for them because there is nothing left of 2016
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Asol
February 2, 2016 at 9:57 AM
Sorry for the Error I meant ''Then finally the biggest drama of the year is placed on November with Park Ji Eun's big budget drama. SBS has removed Moon lovers and Park Ji Eun's dramas away from each other but Saimdong herstory got sacrificed in a september slot and if they put them on November they would have got more sacrificed
Hyori
February 2, 2016 at 10:03 AM
I do agree due but I'm happy that sbs didn't place Park Ji Eun's drama and Moon lovers in the same month. supporting Moon lovers for JiSo, IU and Junki. I don't see all the other dramas being a threat for buzz stealing except that one you mentioned. I don't even see Dots or AF that of hype beasts but they do have alot of hype as well
24 Sophi
February 2, 2016 at 5:12 AM
Please say yes Jong suk ..
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25 Pichu
February 2, 2016 at 6:01 AM
O.M.G! Han hyo jooo~ Been following her for years, through thick and thin LOL and it's really nice to see her back in dramaland, ahuhu happy tears!!
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bembee
February 2, 2016 at 6:42 AM
oh!i feel you i miss hyo joo too soooo much in dramaland i was like going bananas when i read the news although it's not confirm yet but the fact that she's considering for a drama role makes me so happy :-)
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