Jin Gu set to headline Untouchable on JTBC

34 July 18, 2017October 24, 2017

by javabeans

Jin Gu, Jung Eun-ji, Kim Sung-kyun, Go Jun-hee

JTBC has announced the newest drama in its pre-production pipeline, titled Untouchable, and has just confirmed that Jin Gu (Night Light, Descended From the Sun) has signed on to headline. The production is also in talks with Jung Eun-ji (Sassy Go Go), Kim Sung-kyun (Answer Me 1988), and Go Jun-hee (She Was Pretty), who are all reportedly “positively considering” the drama.

From the description, Untouchable sounds like it’ll be in the thriller-melodrama mold, being set in a fictional city where the Jang family has held power for three generations. The drama deals with the power battle that unfolds among them, as well as a hidden secret that our hero aims to uncover. Jin Gu is set to play Jang Joon-seo, the second son of Jang clan patriarch who is described as a determined man who doesn’t let himself be pushed around by those in power. After he loses the woman he loves, he resolves to get to the bottom of the circumstances that caused it. No descriptions have been provided for the other characters.

This drama comes from the PD Jo Nam-gook, director of The Chaser and Empire of Gold, both of which dealt with power and corruption and a struggle to assert dominance among the elite. It sounds likely that Untouchable will follow in their footsteps by being suspenseful and dramatic, and populated with flawed and complex characters. Writing is Choi Jin-won of Big Man and Masked Prosecutor, which I’m a little less excited about, but maybe this director is just the person to infuse the storyline with a strong dose of tension and conflict.

JTBC will air Untouchable following Lee Yeon-hee and Jung Yong-hwa’s travel drama The Package, which was announced ages ago and has wrapped filming for a while. The Package will premiere in October, which puts Untouchable’s run at the very end of the year.

Via TV Daily, Star News, Herald, Star News

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1 Jolly

July 18, 2017 at 9:52 PM

I like the casting, and the PD, but that writer does not inspire any confidence.

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2 seoul_searcher

July 18, 2017 at 9:55 PM

i was just wondering when go jun hee and eunji would be in a drama and lo and behold they're both casted in the same show. I'm not so sure about the plot but the cast is interesting enough to take a look.

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Mia

July 19, 2017 at 2:06 AM

But why the two random names? Do they have any connection

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3 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐

July 18, 2017 at 10:00 PM

This is like another chaebol drama, if it is done right, it will be good one! Jin Gu's character sound more and less like his character in Night Light, so hopefully the writing is better this time. If this drama managed to bring some vibe from Empire of Gold, it will be nice to see.

Hope the rest will confirm too.

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korfan

July 19, 2017 at 7:15 AM

I agree. If it's to have an Empire of Gold vibe though, the dialogue and any corresponding moves/countermoves have to be on point. Remember the tea-drinking sessions in Empire of Gold? They had so much going on! ...... On the other hand, if it's going the Night Light route, they may have Jin Gu doing prolonged staring sessions out of windows. Uh oh.

Of course, it's too early to tell what they're going to do so let's just hope things turn out well.

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4 callie

July 18, 2017 at 10:28 PM

Sounds like a makjang.

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5 yasmina

July 18, 2017 at 10:28 PM

Okay. When I read the title i thought it was going to be an adaptation of the webtoon by the same name . I guess I got too excited.

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6 hanbin

July 18, 2017 at 10:34 PM

For a moment I thought it was Untouchable the webtoon.

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7 mmeuh

July 18, 2017 at 11:09 PM

Excited for Eunji back to dramaland finally! ^^ though not similar of the PD/writer works, hopefully it's a different kind of role for her :)

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bogoshipda

July 20, 2017 at 8:55 PM

Im also glad that Eunji is back!!! My ultimate bias!!!! :)))))

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8 PanthomLights

July 18, 2017 at 11:21 PM

Actress Eun Ji is back!!!!! Well, that's the only thing that excites me..

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pigsnout

July 19, 2017 at 12:31 AM

I wonder if she is the main female lead or if it's Go Joon Hee?

I wish this drama had a better writer.

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PanthomLights

July 19, 2017 at 2:57 AM

well as much as i love Eun ji, I don't like to see her flirting with Jin gu. I'm happy if she's casted just don't make her a loveline with him. I just can't imagine.

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larus

July 19, 2017 at 5:48 AM

I doubt that there will be a love line for the protagonist. Jin Goo`s character lost the woman he loves and he is investigating her case. It is not the time for a romance.

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Flightey Gazelles

July 21, 2017 at 7:15 AM

That's what I'm here to say!! Like I can't even shout! I miss her and I can't wait to see her in a thriller melo. Maybe shell play a mature character this time, she's so good at both( see Answer Me 1997).

Here's to hoping!

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9 Ryan

July 18, 2017 at 11:42 PM

BM & MP are boring as hell. Should be deleted from the main leads CV. But since this drama is on jtbc, it'll do well in plot etc etc LOL. Goodluck

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10 pigsnout

July 19, 2017 at 12:21 AM

That writer though.... I look forward to Jung Eunji in a new acting project and hope she does well but that writer....

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11 dollstar

July 19, 2017 at 1:16 AM

The role seems highly likely to be a departure for Eun Ji from her usual, it would be interesting to see her tackle a heavy dramatic role. But the writer already makes me want to run for the hills :/

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12 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

July 19, 2017 at 3:21 AM

EUN JI-SSI? ARE YOU COMING BACK TO MY SCREEN? Please...

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13 WishfulToki

July 19, 2017 at 5:01 AM

Wait a minute. Jung Yong-hwa? How did I miss this?
By the way, does anyone know travel dramas set in Korea? I want to vicariously travel through its the regions and coasts hehe (maybe I should ask this in OT).

Oh and to make a comment that's remotely relevant to this thread, I like the actors but am not sure about the plot.

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bqk318

July 19, 2017 at 6:38 AM

Most scenes were filming in France.

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WishfulToki

July 19, 2017 at 9:42 AM

I know, that's why I asked about other dramas set in Korea.

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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜

July 19, 2017 at 2:44 PM

1N2D travels a lot round Korea from what I know. That's variety though lol

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WishfulToki

July 22, 2017 at 3:16 AM

Thanks!

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14 Pickwick12

July 19, 2017 at 5:07 AM

I love you, Jin Gu, but love cannot make this plot sound like something I want to watch.

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15 bubbles

July 19, 2017 at 10:02 AM

I miss Jung Eun Ji so this is happy news. :D

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16 sweetgoguma

July 19, 2017 at 10:27 AM

Ohhh I like this possible cast lineup. Not so sure about the plot but this will definitely be on my radar.

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17 Abbie

July 19, 2017 at 5:16 PM

This sounds interesting. I've been wanting to see Jung Eun-Ji in another drama, so I hope she signs on.

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18 lolita

July 19, 2017 at 5:25 PM

Jung Eun-ji, please! ? I just recently started re-watching "Sassy Go Go" because "School 2017" let me down big time ? ... and now these news. Why doesn't she do more dramas? Her acting is soooo good!!! ??

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19 hannaehh

July 19, 2017 at 6:28 PM

Haha am I bad for being excited that this drama will be aired after The Package. Yes, for Junghwa's drama! And I'm only excited for this drama because of both the female leads.