Park Bo-gum offered Hong sisters fantasy romance Hwayugi
by girlfriday
I’m trying really hard not to get my hopes up, but how is that even possible when Park Bo-gum (Moonlight Drawn By Clouds) might be coming back in a new drama? Eeeeeee! He’s currently entertaining an offer to star in the Hong sisters’ new fantasy romance Hwayugi, which is headed to tvN later this year and already courting Cha Seung-won (Hwajeong) to co-star.
The fantasy drama is a reimagining of the Chinese classic novel Journey to the West, called Seoyugi in Korean, but modernized for a contemporary setting. In the original tale, a monk goes on a journey with four companions who need to atone for their sins. Among them, Sun Wukong the Monkey King is the most mischievous and troublesome, a minor god who is powerful and quick-witted but also quick to anger, and has a great deal to overcome and atone for. Sun Wukong is the character Park Bo-gum is up to play, and he’s considering the script but nothing has been decided.
In the modernized drama retelling, the heroine will be the monk character, and the drama is about her and Sun Wukong “finding the light in a dark world overrun with evil spirits.” The monk is described as snobby and materialistic, while Sun Wukong is corrupt. He was extremely powerful, but because of his pride, his powers were sealed up and he was exiled to the human world, where he became a bystander who does nothing but idly watch people fall to ruin. One day he discovers that the monk can unseal his powers, and they end up bickering their way to love.
Cha Seung-won is considering the role of Woo Hwi-chul, based on the Bull Demon King who is Sun Wukong’s sworn brother. In the drama, Woo Hwi-chul is described as a gentleman and a successful businessman. I expect some sort of impish twist on this character too, given the kinds of personalities we’re in for. The drama is said to be a mix of horror, thriller, comedy, and romance, not to mention that it’ll be adapting some of the fantasy mythology of Journey to the West; I hope the Hong sisters are well-rested and bringin’ their A-game on this one! I’m hopeful because they’re reuniting with PD Park Hong-kyun of Best Love and Queen Seon-deok, but let’s cross all fingers and toes just in case. If you make me mad at Park Bo-gum the Monkey God, I will never forgive you!
Hwayugi is slated to air on Saturdays and Sundays on tvN beginning in December.
Via Osen
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Tags: Cha Seung-won, Hong sisters, Hwayugi, Park Bo-gum
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51 moonriver
July 4, 2017 at 9:58 AM
I didn't realize how much I missed him on screen until I saw this! It'll be great if he takes it!
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52 kakakash
July 4, 2017 at 9:59 AM
Wahhh, that sounds awesome! ??
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53 bubbles
July 4, 2017 at 10:37 AM
*sitsinthecornerasaloner* I actually kind of like Big and Warm&Cozy? ? ..... :(
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chingu
July 4, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Oh, bubbles! Say it ain't so! ?
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54 ladykrueger
July 4, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Gosh, reunion between Hong sisters (I still believe in you!) and Cha Seung-won and now Park Bo-gum can be in this drama as well? Yes, yes, yes! Beanies, let's prepare some offerings for Drama Gods so they make it happen!
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chingu
July 4, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Okay! What makes a good offering?
I've got some seaweed, red pepper powder, gochujang, and sesame oil that I'm willing to give to the drama gods so they can provide to the actors to use in their dramas! I would've had kimchi, too, but mama used it all to make beef and kimchi soup!
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ladykrueger
July 5, 2017 at 11:18 AM
Looking at recent drama developments, gods seem to like chicken drumsticks.
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PakalanaPikake
July 6, 2017 at 9:33 PM
Ah, so all those KFC PPLs are really votive offerings, not commercials?! -- The gods must be crazy. ;-)
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55 sweetsour
July 4, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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56 chingu
July 4, 2017 at 11:23 AM
One day he discovers that the monk can unseal his powers, and they end up bickering their way to love. Wut.
Ha, I loved finding out that in this retelling, the monk character's gonna be our heroine, and was wondering if that meant the monk will fall in love with one of the other four companions, and whaddya know. It's kinda weird to grasp, since I keep imagining the classic tale, but hey, if it's well put together, then I'll be more than happy to be open minded and optimistic about it.
Love Cha Seung-won and if Bogummy's in this, I definitely am too. I'd love to see Bo-gum be mischievous and an all-around troublemaker, because as much as I love seeing him be an angel in his projects and irl, I really think he'll be really good at playing a characater that's not so good.
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fay17
July 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Lol don't know about others, but the mention of monk makes me remember park shin hye's nun character from 'you're beautiful'. If the story is anything as good as master's sun or TGL, we will be good to go. I think the actors alone are enough to make this drama hit. Big was too makjang so I am hoping they won't go that drastic route again ,?.
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57 Ally
July 4, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Has anyone seen the original Monkey King? That monkey was freaky, so I'd be glad to have Bo Gum erase any memory I have of that crazy monkey!!!
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58 spazmo
July 4, 2017 at 11:31 AM
awww, i want to see Chae Soo Bin play the monk...
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59 banana
July 4, 2017 at 12:01 PM
I've been wanting Park Bo Gum back on my tv screen since Moonlight Drawn by Clouds was over! Hope he accepts! :)
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60 katherine
July 4, 2017 at 12:02 PM
I clicked on this article after seeing "Park BoGum" and "Hong sisters" because I cannot even begin to describe how much I love the both of them, but what got me most excited at the end of reading all this was the fact that this drama will be a spinoff of Sun WuKong!! I grew up watching that cartoon, so the characters and plot are very near and dear to my heart. Ahhh I am so excited!!
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61 bambi
July 4, 2017 at 1:58 PM
Come to me PBG you sweetie pie!! *pinches cheeks*
I will admit this is one of the rare instances where I have INSTA-HYPE for a show. Like come on! PBG? Another interpretation of Journey to the West? I will never get tired of either of these things. Monkey King was one of the first thing I read as a kid and having survived thru multiple interpretations I've grown to look forward to and appreciate each new one. I don't care if it's the same old or if they've twisted it completely. That's what classics are for.
If PBG backs out tho that might be a different story. I need my fix! My PBG fix!
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62 moon.
July 4, 2017 at 2:41 PM
Wow @ the Hong sisters grabbing them Reply boys 3 times in a row. I mean there was Seo Inguk in Master's Sun then there was Yoo Yeonsuk in Warm and Cozy and now there's Park Bogum. Hahaha
Anyways, I'm not sure how I feel about this. The Hong sisters works are either a hit or a miss for me. Warm and Cozy was a big disappointment for me but i do have to say that the premise for that drama was pretty bland to begin with. So it wasn't really a surprise to be completely honest. I remembered when news about that drama first came up, I was thinking, "huh. The plot sounds really unexciting." Lol
For this one, the premise sounds quite intriguing at least that's abit promising. Plus as a fan of fantasy, this sounds pretty cool.
I actually did enjoy Big for its first few episodes before it went downhill. Lol.
This time, the Hong sisters had a long break so hopefully they have something great up their sleeves planned during that 2 year hiatus. Plus, the combination of Cha Seungwon and Park Bogum? It would be a definite must-watch.
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63 yen
July 4, 2017 at 2:42 PM
I can see why some Chinese people are mad over this. The monk is a female?? lol.
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64 loveencounter
July 4, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Missing Bogummy acting again so much. Hope for Hong sisters to be an effective writer again after several duds. Getting so excited with this news and hopeful for a positive confirmation from Bo Gum for any drama that is.
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65 Napkiin
July 4, 2017 at 3:25 PM
Not sure how I feel about this since I grew up reading and watching Journey to the West! But since this is the Hong sisters.... I wonder who might be the female lead since Hong sisters love to cast actors that they've worked with before.
I honestly thought CSW would be the monk and PBG would be the monkey. Didn't expect CSW to be the bull demon!
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kumoiwa
July 4, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Same, same.
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66 Jenny
July 4, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Oh happy day! There is a (monkey) god!!!!
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67 yayabean
July 4, 2017 at 7:59 PM
Cha Seung-won and Park Bo-gum! ?
Can this be an early Christmas present??
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68 rosalia montes
July 4, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Hope for better project for Bo Gum! Not this one! He is good in drama! Why not, a heavy drama. A love story. And Yoo Jung is the best partner for him.
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69 Fatcat007 (Kitty 💜)
July 4, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Omg park go bum might be back!! *Excited* he seems to be a universal favorite around here :-P
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70 Rosalia Montes
July 4, 2017 at 8:12 PM
Hope for better project for Bo Gum! Not this one! Why not a heaavy drama? A love story. And Yoo Jung is the best partner for him!
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71 Majo
July 4, 2017 at 9:10 PM
What actress is good bickering?
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72 wackycashew
July 4, 2017 at 9:14 PM
I'm very curious about this adaption since it's such a well-known story that has spawned plenty of Chinese dramas and movies already. The characterization and premise already seem to be different from the descriptions. In any case, I hope Bogummy signs on as the Monkey King. I really wanna see him back in dramaland.
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73 Klike234
July 4, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Lol! I know I'm not the only one screaming
SAY YES! SAY YES!
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74 TheImprintOnMyNose
July 4, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Congrats!
Song joong ki is getting married to song hye gyo.
Park bo gum is getting married to jang nara.
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75 Samurai
July 5, 2017 at 6:33 AM
My Girlfriend is a Gumiho remains the most rewatched drama by me. So I can't help get my hopes up for it to be gem like Master's Sun and MGIAG!
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76 Labeatnik
July 5, 2017 at 9:48 PM
This is great news! I hope that (1) the Hong Sisters' writing magic is back and (2) Park Bo Gum accepts the role! ?
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chingu
July 5, 2017 at 9:54 PM
Hoping it's gonna be in that exact order, too! That's important. ???
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77 Yonghwa X Winterwoods
July 5, 2017 at 9:57 PM
my Favorite Hongsister drama is You're Beautiful A.n jell ~~ its quite funny tht they wanna remake sun go kong like he's a monkey seriosly its hillarious ahahahhaaha and ridiculous
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78 Yanyan13
July 6, 2017 at 5:25 AM
Wow!!! Bogummy's comebACK!! Hopefully that he will accept it. Pretty please. ^_^
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79 Jolly
July 6, 2017 at 10:39 AM
I'm hoping Cha Seung-won passes on this. I was excited initially because I thought he was the lead, but it's clear this story will be about Park Bo-gum's character.
In that case, I'm not interested in seeing Cha Seung-won playing second fiddle. I want another quality watch like Greatest Love or City Hall with him as the star.
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Kim
July 6, 2017 at 11:28 PM
I do agree that it's a shame that CSW is playing second fiddle on this, but it's quite understandable since his last drama over at a public broadcasting station didn't do well. His character seems like a scene-stealer though and based on his statements at his Japan fan-meeting he's stoked about the project, and he has already worked with the writers so...
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80 Rachel Barnett
July 6, 2017 at 8:51 PM
This one sounds really interesting, and it would be so fun to see a mischevious, corrupted Bo Gum!
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81 Crystal M.
July 7, 2017 at 3:22 AM
TvN once again. I can't wait, I miss Park Bogum.
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82 Wide Eye Wanderer
July 14, 2017 at 8:21 AM
I am down for anything he stars in!
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