MBC’s Star of the Universe finds its star in EXO’s Suho
by chickachunga
I guess when you’re casting a show called Star of the Universe, it’s only fitting to cast EXO’s Suho; the name of the hugely popular boy group was taken from the word “exoplanet” after all, and Suho may know a thing or two about being a star.
MBC is currently working on part one of a three-part, nine-episode fantasy drama trilogy called Star of the Universe, and EXO’s Suho has been confirmed as the male lead. Few details about the story have been released, with one source simply describing it as “a story about singers.”
Su-ho’s last project was the film Glory Day where he was part of an ensemble cast comprising of the likes of Ryu Jun-yeol and Ji-soo. Star of the Universe would be Suho’s first major drama as the lead.
The anticipation is doubly high as this is PD Kim Ji-hyun’s newest project since she made waves with the 2015 MBC fantasy romance drama special Splish Splash Love, which garnered her the top prize at the 20th Asian TV Awards in the Drama Short category.
Production for Star of the Universe is set to begin in early September, and it will be 100 percent preproduced as a coproduction between portal site Naver and iMBC.
Via Naver
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1 Paige
August 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM
YAAAY! I love and adore Kim Ji-Hyun's work. I am glad she gets to make longer productions. I hope this new project is as squee worthy as Splash Splash Love.
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2 Peach
August 16, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Ugh, I didn't give a damn about this until you mentioned Splash Splash Love, now I have to check this out...
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3 purpleowl
August 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM
This could be good or this could be bad. Three part fantasy with the producer of SSL sounds like a fun ride. This is a big year, acting-wise for EXO. I'm excited and anxious.
His acting left a lot to be desired in PM&I but that was years ago. He was okay in the few EXO:ND scenes he was in, except the cry scene. I don't know how he did in Glory Day. I'm sure he's been working hard. I hope uri appa has something to show for his hard work.
P.S. love the picture. It's one of my favorites.
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4 sfgirl
August 16, 2016 at 11:24 AM
He is so pretty! I love his face. Not sure about acting chops as I have not seen him in anything except two episodes of Fluttering India. I kinda liked him in there.
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5 Flightey Gazelles
August 16, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Don't know who he is,have not seen anything with him but,he incredibly PRETTY in that pic!!
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6 pogo 🍉
August 16, 2016 at 12:12 PM
Oh one hand, the writer/PD of Splish Splash Love! I can't wait to see what she comes up with (is she the writer for this too?)
On the other hand, Suho's acting is PAINFUL and he really should not be going near lead roles. The memory of his attempts to emote in that stupid web drama still triggers reflexive cringing.
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7 mmeuh
August 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM
I love him but not as actor, sadly. still i'm gonna check this out for the heck of it, and not to forget the PD too.
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8 Boba
August 16, 2016 at 4:13 PM
A few weeks ago, I did watch Glory Day (and bawled my eyes out in the process...definitely thought it was more light-hearted) and while Suho had the smallest part amongst the 4, I thought he acted well enough and fitted the character. So I am hopeful that he will do in this drama; SSL was a beautifully written and Suho is very charming in real life so hopefully it will be a good combination
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9 kit
August 16, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Oh nooooooo, I loved Splish Splash (like everyone else ever).
I did watch Glory Days recently, which made me Feel Things. It's a pretty good watch; absolutely heartbreaking and frustrating. Suho's role was important, but he didn't have as much screentime, and he could get away with his smiling a lot of the time. There was some Emoting though. HmmMmMmmMmmm.
Will still watch, because I'm excited about the plot. Please give him a good female co-star!
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10 rabarella
August 16, 2016 at 5:29 PM
What ever happened to his other drama, How Are You Bread?
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11 weirdnshort
August 16, 2016 at 8:10 PM
I think DO is the best EXO actor. I can't recall Suho's acting in EXO next door. So that might be a good thing?
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12 Kat
August 16, 2016 at 9:08 PM
But but but he can't act. :(
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13 Sancheezy
August 17, 2016 at 1:40 AM
I really like him or I just like how he handle things exo-related
for acting, idk, but I believe that final presentation is also about the role and the directing,
and he get the chance
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14 Lina
August 17, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Omaigah!!! Suho hyung!! Lol.
I hope he's doing good with this project.
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15 Iko Mind
January 18, 2017 at 1:23 AM
I have watch the teaser...and Suho is pretty good showing his emotion tho.....I am a big fan of Suho so i am very happy he got this role and really hope this drama success.
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16 Luffdrama
March 12, 2017 at 4:38 PM
I just watched the whole 6 episodes in one afternoon. It is a gem of a show. I won't give any spoilers, but wow, it was beautiful. Great music too!
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17 urnaa
April 21, 2017 at 11:19 AM
My bias in Exo. This drama is real good and good hearts and soul.
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