Park Hae-jin stoically endures indignities for Man to Man trailer

89 April 16, 2017April 16, 2017

Park Hae-jin stoically endures indignities for Man to Man trailer

by tineybeanie

With a week till premiere, Man to Man has released a long trailer that gives us a better look at what we’re in for. The upcoming action-spy drama stars Park Hae-jin (Cheese in the Trap) as “a ghost operative, a shadow without a name.” For an undercover mission, he becomes the personal bodyguard of a famous stuntman-turned-actor, played by Park Sung-woong (Remember—Son’s War), but ends up in a strange love triangle with Park Sung-woong’s No. 1-fan-cum-manager, Kim Min-jung (Master of Trade—Inn 2015).

The trailer begins with Park Hae-jin as Kim Seol-woo, aiming sniper rifles, flying across rooftops, and introducing himself as a covert agent. But the next thing we know, Kim Min-jung is congratulating him for passing an interview, while he just stares blankly. In a swanky hotel suite, Seol-woo gets briefed on his next mission, which is how he ends up in the Hallyu star’s orbit.

That star is Yeo Woon-kwang (Park Sung-woong), who brags in an interview about his reasons for success: “First, because I did well, and also because of my first-rate staff.” A staff that includes Kim Min-jung, who sighs, “How can a person be so perfect?”

But of course he’s human, and we see the star making out with a woman in a car and being jerked awake by bodyguard Seol-woo. Manager Do-ha (Kim Min-jung) thinks that Seol-woo is exactly the type that Woon-kwang hates, and based on the star’s reaction, he agrees. Perhaps they aren’t allowed to fire him, because Woon-kwang and Do-ha conspire to make the job as difficult as possible to force the bodyguard to quit. Woon-kwang demands that he stay close to him 24/7, gets him to wear an embarrassing teddy bear costume, and even ropes him into rehearsing lines with him (which ends with Seol-woo declaring, “I can’t betray you, Oppa!”).

Seol-woo complains to his boss about what he’s going through, but he’s told to endure for the sake of the mission. So when Woon-kwang ignores manager Do-ha’s attempt to control his diet and runs off with a drumstick, it’s Seol-woo who catches up to him and snatches it away.

In the next few scenes, manager Do-ha explains all of the ways she finds the new bodyguard suspicious. But she wavers when he turns the full force of his charm on her, telling her that she’s pretty, buckling her seatbelt, and carrying her in his arm. He also tries to convince himself that it’s just another job and she’s just another target. But that seems far from the truth, and the trailer ends with his voiceover: “There’s something off about this mission.”

JTBC Friday-Saturday drama Man to Man will premiere on April 21.

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1 AussieGrl

April 16, 2017 at 3:07 PM

I'm excited, hopefully it'll be good and help me to move on from Strong Woman, Do Bong-Soon.

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ujsid

April 17, 2017 at 1:03 AM

The way he says "oppa" has me in stitches ???

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jellybine

April 17, 2017 at 3:50 PM

My heart was so lonely when Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ended. I was patched up by Strong Woman Do Bong-soon and was crushed, once again, when it ended.
If this drama takes my heart again, I can see what will happen to my heart. This is an endless cycle, chingu.

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2 UmbrellaMan

April 16, 2017 at 3:16 PM

I am so excited for this drama!! But I am sad that I have to wait for Netflix to release it. *whines* "I want to watch it right now!"

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UnapologeticAddict

April 17, 2017 at 1:03 AM

I'm renewing my Netflix subscription purely for Man to Man. *so excited*

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purpleowl

April 17, 2017 at 11:56 AM

This comment fits perfectly with your username.

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Holly

April 17, 2017 at 2:06 PM

Has anyone actually figured out how this is going to work, and does this mean we cannot watch on Dramafever or Viki.......

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3 purplesheesh

April 16, 2017 at 3:18 PM

Why Kim Min Jung??? I don't mean to sound like a hater but...oh well, my immense love for PHJ might change how I feel about casting her.

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Jrr 🌈

April 16, 2017 at 3:42 PM

i agree. coz i never seen her act before ? will prefer other actresses too... ? but we shall remain optimistic! ?

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Sunflowerdiva

April 16, 2017 at 8:33 PM

I haven't seen Kim Min-jung before, and I'm not getting much of a vibe from her in these trailers... Maybe she'll surprise us, I do hope so. :)

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jea9c

April 16, 2017 at 8:34 PM

agree! i was thinking of checking out this drama but coz of kim min jung am on the fence. will wait for the db recap before deciding!

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azzo

April 16, 2017 at 9:17 PM

I heard she's good, no?

I've never watched her dramas before but I'd watch anything for PHJ!

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Francophone

April 17, 2017 at 5:04 AM

I saw her on Fashion 70s. She was really good in that one. Didn't see her much after that though

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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

April 17, 2017 at 5:42 AM

I watched her in The Merchant with Jang Hyuk, Fashion 70s and Thorn Birds as I recall. But she is quite forgettable imo. I dont think the acting will be a problem, my problem is her hair. She doesnt have to be so fashionable, but at least her hair should be done better. I dont think she pull it off this style.

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fab

April 17, 2017 at 2:57 PM

Her HAIR? Really

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kiara

April 17, 2017 at 9:39 AM

She has been acting since she was 6yrs old. If you had seen her dramas and movies when she was younger you'd love her.
I'm watching for her and Park Sung-woong. I don't get the hyped over PHJ.

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ijaymia

April 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM

She's good, she was in 2014's Gap-dong, her role was that of a psychologist for inmates...and she was good

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kiara

April 17, 2017 at 1:25 PM

I didn't always like her but she grew on me.
She was the saving grace in her last drama even with Jang Hyuk in it imo. I liked her in New Heart too although I didn't get to finish it.

If Kim Min-jung can held her own among heavy weight actors like Han Suk-kyu, Oh Dal-Su etc then she'd be more than fine beside Park Sung-woong.

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4 berenice

April 16, 2017 at 3:21 PM

I'll be watching for all of Park Haejin's cheesy scenes!

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5 hazelnuts

April 16, 2017 at 3:23 PM

Our ahjusshis lookin' hot! ???
Cant wait for this show! ???

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6 Jrr 🌈

April 16, 2017 at 3:38 PM

the trailer looks so promising! i love comedic bromance~ make me miss goblin's ad-lib banters! awwww... ?

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7 PC

April 16, 2017 at 3:39 PM

Park had Jin ?????swoon!!!!! I missed him since cheese

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8 mintkiri

April 16, 2017 at 3:42 PM

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Sunflowerdiva

April 16, 2017 at 8:34 PM

My body is ready! Bring on the bromance!

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chingu

April 16, 2017 at 10:35 PM

Honestly hoping there's more bromance than romance.

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daydee

April 18, 2017 at 5:23 AM

Don't we all.

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9 Anjelikaeyes

April 16, 2017 at 3:57 PM

Haha watching the long trailer --- I think I am coming back to watch live. I am actually now a days only reading recaps by the DB's great recaps :)

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10 UmbrellaMan

April 16, 2017 at 4:40 PM

I was reading more on the release date from Netflix. It seems Netflix will simulcast it everywhere but the US. I couldn't find a date for the US release for part 1, let alone part 2. Does anyone have further information on this?

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UnapologeticAddict

April 17, 2017 at 1:05 AM

So it's just in the US? Man am I glad I live in the UK. Usually our selection is not that diverse. *punches fist up in the air*

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knoxie

April 17, 2017 at 2:41 AM

Same here but with New Zealand

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Table122000

April 17, 2017 at 7:31 AM

I couldn't find anything official, but the plan for the US release is for 2 parts of 8 episodes each, so they probably won't release it until after episode 8 airs, which is 4 weeks into broadcast. I'd look for Part 1 to come the week of May 14, and then Part 2 to be posted week of June 12. If we are lucky, they would put everything up the day episode 8 and episode 16 air (May 13 & June 11) I really hope they don't make us wait longer than a week after episode broadcast.

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11 fab

April 16, 2017 at 4:58 PM

Man so hot and cold. ?

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12 Buhdoop

April 16, 2017 at 5:16 PM

This looks wonderful! I'm excited :-)

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13 bananachocolate

April 16, 2017 at 5:16 PM

Bummed that the release is delayed for North America but I hope the drama is enjoyable and the bromance, which I find lacking on its predecessor.

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14 loveblossom🌸

April 16, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Excited for this show. Hope they don't skimp on the bromance.

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15 goldenaddiction

April 16, 2017 at 5:43 PM

I can't waiiiiit! JTBC is really killing it with their line-up right now. With BongSoon keeping high ratings, I hope Man to Man will have a good chance. Also, JTBC really seems to be casting well :)

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16 mimyoko

April 16, 2017 at 5:51 PM

I can't wait for this drama! It has everything I need: Bromance, action, thriller, Park Hae Jin + his perfect eyebrows, and possibly romance. I'm on board. April 21 can't come any faster. >.<

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Sunflowerdiva

April 16, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Park Hae-jin and his perfect everything, you mean!

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azzo

April 16, 2017 at 9:19 PM

Yes, he's just perfect!

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Ek Ladhki Thi

April 16, 2017 at 9:36 PM

Park Hae-jin and his perfect dentition. I fell in love with his teeth in You From The Stars.

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17 sartorius

April 16, 2017 at 6:31 PM

I. AM. READY.!!!!

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18 jillian

April 16, 2017 at 6:34 PM

That trailer got me so excited for this drama. I know I will like this if they continue with the comedy-action theme its got going on. ?

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19 PeepsLeAwesomePotato

April 16, 2017 at 7:21 PM

Aw! Give him his chicken drumstick back!

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chingu

April 16, 2017 at 10:37 PM

It's late here and I really should be sleeping, but I'm also very hungry and all I was thinking during that scene was "Oh man, that drumstick looks GOOD."

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meowingme

April 17, 2017 at 7:07 PM

Dunno why, can't stop cackling over the very serious chicken leg run & chase scene ><

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20 silentbeluga

April 16, 2017 at 7:21 PM

Sigh. So not only does that guy looks like he looks, talks like he talks and acts like he acts but he's also able to make fun of himself while keeping a straight face. If I wasn't a goner before, well, I'm definitely gone now. Bye Earth, I'm moving to Park Hae-Jin Planet. :D

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azzo

April 16, 2017 at 9:23 PM

Oh YAY! Welcome to Park Hae Jin Planet. I've taken it upon me to welcome everyone to his planet. Let's spread the Park Hae Jin love!

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21 ujsid

April 16, 2017 at 7:46 PM

I think I am gonna love this show. It seems to have the right amount of quirk and silliness that I would like to fill up my week with.
Also Park Hae Jin is looking too handsome here ? Be still my heart ❤

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22 azzo

April 16, 2017 at 7:49 PM

Counting the days slowly and trying to be patient but.. but Park Hae Jin.. damn it .. I can't! I WANT THIS RIGHT NOW!

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23 mary

April 16, 2017 at 8:06 PM

I'll laugh if "there's something off about this mission" is just his spy boss trying to set him up with a girl.

Sidenote: Did anyone else get this ad of Gong Yoo lounging in bed with a fluffy kitty??? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ6xZiphMg8

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chasingdaisy

April 16, 2017 at 11:02 PM

HA! mary, your comment reminded me of this one fanfic i read kajillion years ago about a female bodyguard who was assigned to this guy, and actually the whole threatening stuffs these guys get were just his grandma trying to fix him up with the female bodyguard.

and it really bummed me i couldn't remember what is the title of that fanfic.

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mary

April 17, 2017 at 1:14 AM

It sounds like it'd make a good kdrama. :D I need a lot of com and rom in my romcom right now.

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AlekJhart

April 17, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Okay, I watched it. You said Gong Yoo and fluffy kitty and my hand just moved. I watched an AD and I wished for it to be longer. I'm so gone. I'm beyond saving, but I'm watching it one more time. I mean, the one who came up with the idea is a GENIUS. This is how you make ads people!

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Ally

April 17, 2017 at 4:27 PM

Thanks for thinking of me! ?I wonder if it would be suspicious if I recommended this air purifier to all my patients. The company would be like, "So it looks like that Gong Yoo kitty ad increased our sales, but a significant portion is going to this middle of nowhere town in the US. Maybe we should go there and check it out--and maybe bring Gong Yoo with us." Yes, please! ?