Comic book hero comes to life in W–Two Worlds
by girlfriday
Ah, finally—some conceptual teasers for W–Two Worlds that feature Lee Jong-seok as a fictional character come to life! MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday supernatural suspense romance drama has danced around this idea, and said that we’ve got two lovers living in two parallel universes that coexist in the same space, and that one of those universes isn’t in reality as we know it.
But now we’ve caught a glimpse of Lee Jong-seok as an actual comic book hero who walks out of the pages of his story world and into reality. It’s kind of funny that pretty boy drama heroes are often referred to as having walked out of the pages of a comic book, and the writer has run with that idea and made it literal.
Han Hyo-joo stars as a rookie surgeon whose webtoon artist father suddenly goes missing one day. Lee Jong-seok is a fictional character from that webtoon—an Olympic athlete super-chaebol boy genius—and due to a mysterious event, the barrier between reality and the webtoon world breaks down, allowing him to cross over. Han Hyo-joo is convinced that he holds the key to finding her missing father, and in the process of chasing that lead, they begin an unconventional romance that crosses dimensions.
I’m really excited about the concept and happy to see the webtoon drawings that will play such an important part in the story. It reminds me a little of the old NBC show Heroes, but with a cool twist on the fictional world being its own dimension.
W–Two Worlds premieres July 20.
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Tags: Han Hyo-joo, Lee Jong-seok, W–Two Worlds
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1 serhine
June 27, 2016 at 5:10 AM
Is it possible to love a drama even before it has started? Because seriously, the stills and the colorful teasers are totally doing it for me.
Hope the actual drama delivers!
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evelynray
June 27, 2016 at 5:14 AM
Same thoughts here!
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Wendy Darling
June 27, 2016 at 6:35 AM
the plot is making me swoon. haven't we all fell for a fictional character and what is a girl to do only if they might come to life
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Wag-a-muffin
June 27, 2016 at 8:11 AM
Shikamaru
(And it embarrasses me to write this.)
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nozomi
June 27, 2016 at 10:09 AM
waaah.... I am so happy!
I'd never thought I'd see someone write Shikamaru as a fictional character that they fell for... because he is not the typical romantic character but I LOVE him.
jichangwooklover
June 28, 2016 at 6:26 AM
Not seen that many anime's but Shikamaru from Inuyasha?
1608
June 29, 2016 at 3:11 PM
@jichangwooklover
I think its Naruto? could be wrong tho
dramamama
June 27, 2016 at 7:22 AM
Absolutely! Loving the concept. It also reminds me of Heroes and that 80s video by A-Ha, "Take on Me." Memories, memories...
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jozie
June 27, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Me too, Sue! Me too! Followed by the thought that I am totally dating my age and need to watch that video. Stat!
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sargevee
June 27, 2016 at 9:15 PM
I was just about to say! take On Me video was my favourite! Can't wait for this drama!
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ObsessiveCompulsive
June 27, 2016 at 9:33 PM
Yes, It is very possible. m already in love with his brooding, smoldering looks and her beauty.hahaha
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flowerinherhair
July 1, 2016 at 4:29 PM
Me too, oh man I absolutely adore that drama.
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skelly
June 28, 2016 at 12:16 PM
The poster reminds me of the ones for Queen In-Hyun's Man, so I'm getting very good vibes!
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flowerinherhair
July 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Me too, oh man I absolutely adore that drama.
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2 bi
June 27, 2016 at 5:12 AM
Public broadcast drama really dependant on their star studded cast. Its always media play about the cast rather than the story plot. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing but it has become a trend to grab a poular cast rather then trying to appeal the audience with the storyline.
Well that being said,I have to say this drama definitely is on my radar. Everything about the story, and the cast had been interesting. Its been a while for han hyo joo since she has been focusing on movie lately.
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gala
June 27, 2016 at 8:22 AM
I feel that you meant your first paragraph in general. However, why did you write that for this particular instance? I mean, this drama actually hasn't mediaplayed about its cast. I would hardly call announcement and confirmation of the casting, script-reading, and photoshoots mediaplay. All dramas, including cable shows, go through that.
So, I'm just curious why you chose to say about mediaplaying, when MBC is actually quite late doing that.
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3 poko
June 27, 2016 at 5:12 AM
This is such a cool premise. Never felt this excited for a kdrama premise before.
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4 frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
June 27, 2016 at 5:13 AM
I'm already obsessed.
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5 zitless
June 27, 2016 at 5:13 AM
I knew it! Lee Jong Suk's character was looking more fictional. Can't wait to see the dimensional love bloom. July 20th pleas come fast!
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6 anon
June 27, 2016 at 5:14 AM
wow! wow wow! cant wait LJS looks super hot!
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bogoshipda
June 27, 2016 at 5:56 AM
Ikr... LJS is gem... so in love with him... ever since IHYV.
Btw, can anyone tell me which bookstores that sell comics that have super handsome heroes walk into reality like this drama? Cos I want some!!!
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Lina
June 27, 2016 at 7:01 AM
Lol
I want one too
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7 Silva
June 27, 2016 at 5:15 AM
Excitedddddddd :D
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8 BROWNCOAT_78
June 27, 2016 at 5:16 AM
I was really hoping they would keep that twist hidden and reveal it in the course of the drama. Oh well, Kdramas are not great at hiding their twists, for the most part. Still can't wait!
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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
June 27, 2016 at 5:19 AM
True, but it helps to simplify the concept of the show. I though inter-dimensional travel would be so intricate at first - now that I understand that dimension, it's far easier to understand the show as a whole.
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serhine
June 27, 2016 at 5:42 AM
Or, this doesn't really qualify as a twist because it's their basic premise. That means the real twists are indeed hidden. More to look forward to!
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Jig
June 27, 2016 at 8:02 AM
Well, since that secret was already spilled they might as make the most of it and exploit it in their teasers instead of trying to quiet or deny the spoilers.
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9 dangerousgoods
June 27, 2016 at 5:18 AM
These teasers are awesome! Absolutely loving the unintentional homage to A-ha's Take On Me music video. I wonder if these lovers will also be chased down due to their barrier breaking romance? ;)
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stringofpurls
June 27, 2016 at 5:19 AM
I just posted the same thing!!
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Dee
June 27, 2016 at 5:43 AM
I was about to post this reminds me of a-ha - Take On Me
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Alessar
June 27, 2016 at 7:04 AM
A-ha's video as a K-drama. This is going to be epic!
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10 stringofpurls
June 27, 2016 at 5:18 AM
Is anyone else suddenly getting flashbacks to A-ha's video for Take On Me or am I just old? Perfect looking guy from a comic coming to life and wooing a girl with some fighting thrown in? I see no difference!
Of course now I have the literal version stuck in my head.
PIPE WRENCH FIGHT!
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Archer
June 27, 2016 at 5:25 AM
Gosh, I also know that music video... I feel old. Anyway, I am sooo interested in this drama. I hope it will be good.
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Aylam
June 27, 2016 at 5:28 AM
YEAH!! I was thinking the same here!!! Oh man~ Please, don't say we're old, it sounds better if we say that we've good music culture lol
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Kiara
June 27, 2016 at 5:33 AM
Best music video ever. I thought it was brilliant and made the song even better.
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Dee
June 27, 2016 at 5:48 AM
lol lots of us old folks here...when they said the girl's father is a comic book writer I kind of guessed that LJS was the fictional character in the book her father wrote..so there was no suprise here when it was revealed...looking forward to this...I would love to see the execution and the ending...
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gaeinalee
June 27, 2016 at 6:05 AM
Oh. Ahahaha... You reminded me of my crush. Morten..❤❤❤
It shows the rest of beanies how old we are.. ^^
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Cmd Miao
June 27, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Yep, that was the first thing that came to my mind. Some of those promo pictures even look like stills from the video (hero becoming blurry and comic-ish while she remains standing on the side of reality)
*sings*
Taake on me - take me ohohon. Iiiii'll bee gone, in a day or twoooo.
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Table122000
June 27, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Yeah- I was totally thinking the same thing! The promos look like "Take On Me" video. I was almost expecting LJS to start banging into that "wall" or for her hand to go through and him to take her hand and pull her through to his dimension just like the video.
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bigmomma12345
June 27, 2016 at 7:07 AM
You totally beat me to this post! Loved that video and am hoping to love this drama as well.
(No man should be able to hit a high note like that.)
*goes to itunes to play Take On Me on repeat...
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cheekbones
June 27, 2016 at 10:05 PM
I'm one of the older beanies ! I loved the song and the video, one of my favorites. :D
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rentenmann
June 28, 2016 at 9:34 AM
I was a kid when that song came out. I loved the concept and song back then; I still love it now. And now we get a full series in same vein? SIGN ME UP. Also, Metallica's "Enter Sandman" is in the background while LJS fights in one of the trailers, another favorite!
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11 nikaimy
June 27, 2016 at 5:21 AM
Nice Nice...
I heard a rumour that the comic illustrations were actually done by one of LJS' s fan. Is it true?
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serhine
June 27, 2016 at 5:46 AM
Not confirmed yet but the drawings in YJ's room in one of the stills are very similar to that fan's previous posted drawing. And the logo that she made before all the promotional things from W came out is also very similar with the official logo. The art style is really similar. So the chances are high that it's true!
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graceygrace
September 15, 2016 at 4:51 AM
I wonder if you know the name of Lee Jong Suk fan who's rumoured to be the illustrator of W comic??? I'd like to see her artworks, just super curious to know here :))
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12 Justice
June 27, 2016 at 5:22 AM
Being a comic book character never has been revealed officially & I think figuring it out is one of the plot twist but it seems that leaked synopsis is everywhere for reference.
Anyway this story is really unique! Can I say I've never been this much attached to a drama by reading its plot! Casts are perfect for their character description + great acting skills.
Hope to see a satisfying result.
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13 Aylam
June 27, 2016 at 5:25 AM
Oh...By the looks of the first picture, I thought it was Han Ji Min, I swear! Maybe it's the smile?
Anyway, I really look foward to this drama. I like Lee Jong Seok but unfortunately his last dramas weren't my cup of tea (I'm not saying there were bad, it just I suppose I wasn't in the mood for them at the time. Who knows, maybe some day I binge watch them, just not now)
The plot seems very good. Although makes me remember that mv of A-ha, "Take on Me", he he he.
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14 klmeri
June 27, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Will this be like Dramaworld in which the fictional character cannot know he is fictional or his world implodes? I want to see LJS act through some serious existential crisis.
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15 mary
June 27, 2016 at 5:41 AM
They keep using that red/blue thing in the promo materials... :O if I wear 3d glasses while watching, will there be LJS and HHJ popping out of the screen?
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halfmoon
June 27, 2016 at 7:56 AM
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16 Justice
June 27, 2016 at 5:41 AM
Thank you dear Girlfriday. You are Love.
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17 Aigoooo
June 27, 2016 at 5:56 AM
This is like an AHA music video turned into a drama.
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18 Kaylie
June 27, 2016 at 5:58 AM
Eh, I was already full of anticipation for W because of the cast, but now I'm totally excited for it! I just finished watching Queen In-hyun's Man and the story's so well-written!!! I loved the romance to bits. So glad that LJS is once again in good hands. Can't wait to see how the writer will tell the story this time.
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19 redfox
June 27, 2016 at 6:02 AM
oooohhhh now THIS!!! this is just my kind of thing. I always get overly attached to fictional characters, they are all "alive" for me. this is fantastic. OMG
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20 gaeinalee
June 27, 2016 at 6:09 AM
It looks promising. Can't wait to see how two parallel universe love story evolve and materialize.
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21 Hannah
June 27, 2016 at 6:18 AM
HHJ Is just so beautiful! She's so gorgeous and I can't stop staring at her. She looks so good in every one of her dramas and movies.
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22 canxi
June 27, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Sounds even better than before. I'm looking forward to it. Sounds like something DB will re-cap so I'll wait for the first one.
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23 DelSatu
June 27, 2016 at 6:37 AM
It's from the writer who did Queen Inhyun, Nine and the Three Muskateers, am I right? Because I loved, loved, loved all of these dramas so very very much!! So smart, so fun, so addictive! My only (small) concern is that those previous dramas were on TVN which I believe is more open to new concepts and gives the drama and their directors/ writers lot of freedom to make their show. I just hope that MBC will not try to change it to make it more mainstream...
(I hope I didn't just jinx it....)
Please be good show! I am so looking forward the summer!!!
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24 Livii
June 27, 2016 at 7:21 AM
Ah..my hopes r really high for this show. After signal and dots ended haven't watched anything, though I tried lucky romance and it just wasn't working for me. Palli palli W!
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25 harlow
June 27, 2016 at 7:30 AM
my body has never been more ready for a drama.
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