Lee Min-ho is a commanding presence in The King: Eternal Monarch
by stroopwafel
I have been waiting for any promotional teasers for The King: Eternal Monarch so I’m excited that we finally have a (very brief) peek at Lee Min-ho (Legend of the Blue Sea) in his first project following his mandatory military service.
The plot of fantasy romance The King: Eternal Monarch traverses dimensions and time. When a demon opens a portal into another world, science-minded monarch Lee Min-ho must find a way to shut that door in order to stave off disaster. On the other side of that door is a modern-day police office, Kim Go-eun (Tune in for Love); her priority is saving lives and protecting the people she loves.
The video starts with Lee Min-ho facing away from the camera, in a large, stately room. The image overlaps and flips, then we see a king’s robes intercut with Lee Min-ho giving us blue steel as we hear in voiceover, “I am Lee Gon, emperor of the Korean empire.”
We see a series of images: a banner emblazoned with a royal flower, a sword with the same flower on its hilt, and a shot of a bamboo forest with sky. We see a blackboard covered in complicated looking equations before we return to that stately room. As the camera zooms in on Lee Min-ho, he turns and we get a full shot of his face. He closes the teaser by stating, “My name is Lee Gon.”
Woo Do-hwan (My Country: The New Age) joins them as second lead, with Kim Kyung-nam (Special Labor Inspector Jo), Jung Eun-chae (The Guest), and Lee Jung-jin (The Liar and His Lover) taking on supporting roles.
The creative team behind the drama are writer Kim Eun-sook (Mr. Sunshine, The Lonely Shining Goblin), with PD Baek Sang-hoon (Moonlight Drawn by Clouds) and PD Jung Ji-hyun (Search Query: WWW) co-directing. The King: Eternal Monarch is scheduled to air in April in SBS’s Friday-Saturday timeslot.
Via Sports Chosun, Seoul Kyungje
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1 panshel
February 29, 2020 at 3:36 PM
Kim Eun-sook really loves casting the same actors in all her dramas, but go with what works, I guess.
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Moonlightyyoojung
March 31, 2020 at 9:19 PM
This guy's acting, LEE MiN HO, is so mediocre. Im still wondering why he is so popular. amd whi he gets casted in big projects. Will this drama be the biggest hit of 2020? oh no!
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2 Edgar Pordwed
February 29, 2020 at 3:41 PM
This trailer gives away nothing, not even how Lee Min-ho looks in his king attire! Well done in creating some curiosity!
Even the plot is so unclear. I really hope it will be good.
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3 missvictrix
February 29, 2020 at 3:41 PM
Allow me to SQUEE!!!! And even if it doesn't live up to expectations, at least we have Woo Do-hwan to cushion our fall.
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kiara
March 1, 2020 at 5:18 AM
I've been waiting to see him in a new drama after loving him in MY COUNTRY.
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Ola
March 2, 2020 at 7:49 AM
Me too
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ramonathepest
March 10, 2020 at 3:35 AM
Not that I have any expertise in how casting works, but I wonder how wise it is to accept second lead roles when you're newly established as a leading man?
Does it make casting directors see you differently? I mean to costar with an icon puts you up against comparisons (and criticism) that you might not get otherwise. Not to mention if his character has animosity with LMO's character that can sometimes carry over with intense fans.
Just wondering is all. I mean, I don't think we'd ever see LMO take on a second lead or any other actors (Ji Chang-wook; Lee Jong-Suk; Seo In-Guk) that right after having broken through at that point in their careers of being the male lead then stepping back to second lead. hmmmm?
I don't consider Woo Do-hwan's role in My Country second lead because that was an ensemble cast (plus, for me, anything with Jang Hyuk places everybody else in the cast behind him). lol
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Arianna
April 16, 2020 at 4:10 AM
Completely agree with you. Love LMH but I like Woo Do-Hwan too and I think this drama was not a good choice. The reasons: pretty much the same you said, the comparison with LMH will come and even if he make a good perform if his character is not friendly with LMH the fans are going to kill him in social media. On the other hand, make a second lead after been the ML is not good neither in my opinion. The only reason I can find he took into account to make this were the cast and the script. Even if some people say this’s not going to be a hit I disagree, the cast is amazing and they count with the support of the big fandom that have LMH worldwide. The writer has hits as Goblin and The heirs and even the second leads are well known. The budget is huge and the director is well known too. This drama can be a total failure but the possibilities are small, and LMH knew that, that’s the reason why he choose this.
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4 Kairoskat is on LUCY Island 🏝
February 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM
No!!! The emperor is Royal Hotness Lee Hyuk!!!
*runs away*
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egads
February 29, 2020 at 7:23 PM
Wait! You forgot his coffee!
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Kairoskat is on LUCY Island 🏝
February 29, 2020 at 8:10 PM
Thank you for the reminder egads.
*grabs coffee*
*runs again*
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
March 1, 2020 at 7:33 PM
😂
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YY Chats with Toast Between Bites
March 2, 2020 at 6:25 AM
SSR is everywhere, huh.
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Kairoskat is on LUCY Island 🏝
March 2, 2020 at 6:27 AM
Yes YY. He's everywhere like the wind 😆
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5 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Woo Do-hwan and Kim Kyung-nam in a KES drama with LMH as lead...
whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Okay look *before I get lynched* LMH does nothing for me, and I've just stopped trying to make myself enjoy him after like however many dramas because its just a sad time all around and I continuously end up salty. And I don't really care for KES and think she's overrated as a writer (sorry not sorry).
But I like WDH and KKN A LOT and the latter I have followed since he was a mere extra and is high on my "just give him a dang lead role already" list and I'm just sitting here thinking that I might actually watch if those two had lead but instead they have to act under LMH and that's just ... sad.
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LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 5:44 PM
Whereas I think this drama is pretty well my own personal circle of hell regardless of what other people are involved in it. Somebody has been reading my nightmares and making them flesh.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 5:47 PM
Thank goodness you won't be watching it huh.
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LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 5:51 PM
I won't. It's the knowledge it exists and is waiting for me that causes the existential disquiet - as all hells do.
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Ally
February 29, 2020 at 8:27 PM
Phew! I know the universe is still intact because you and I’ve agreed with many dramas lately, and that’s a bit disquieting for me. I have a strong gut feeling that I might like this one. I, for one, LOVE the way LMH looks here and I’ve never really thought anything about his looks—absolutely no opinion at all. I’ve never seen him act, so this will be a new experience for me. And trust I’ll watch this for Do-Hwan; boy can do no wrong in my acting world. And everyone knows what I think of the writer, also, sorry, not sorry. I learn more Korean and Korean language nuances watching her dramas than anyone else’s. Please, someone with a good command over the Korean language, recap this! Ok, I’m done. Looking forward to April.
Ally
February 29, 2020 at 8:30 PM
Actually, I wasn’t done. Lol. My girl, Kim Go-Eun, can also do no wrong—girl has talent dripping from her earlobes—so yeah, REALLY looking forward to April!
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 8:56 PM
LOL @ally-le - there's only two big ones, right? Rookie and Circle. The universe isn't that far out of whack? But, yes, it's good to know we stand in stark opposition on the existence of a KES drama as we should.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:01 PM
😂😂😂😂😂
egads
February 29, 2020 at 7:25 PM
I really really wish Woo Do-hwan would do something I actually want to watch. And well, Kim Kyung-nam you too.
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
March 1, 2020 at 7:35 PM
And yet, I'll watch anything for him. Anything.
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egads
March 1, 2020 at 8:03 PM
I do not have that kind of loyalty to anyone.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
March 1, 2020 at 8:45 PM
*snorts* neither
loveblossom🌸
March 2, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Ugh, I really want to see him in a new drama...
But as the lead!!
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
March 2, 2020 at 8:04 PM
That would be the best!
ninani
March 3, 2020 at 4:31 AM
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ninani
March 3, 2020 at 4:33 AM
OMG ai agree with this. I really like Woo Do Hwan since Mad Dog,, but after that his dramas are not my type of dramas. Real torture!
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Flight
February 29, 2020 at 8:49 PM
KES has never had a flop. She's a king maker so whatever she is doing is working for the masses and all of the mainstream audience adores her. If a minority doesn't like her it is just their loss since this drama will be all over social media for years to come just like Goblin, Heirs and DOTS are still classified by the majority of drama viewers as the best k drama's to ever exist. A literal Government study came out with these results so their opinion trumps everything.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM
Man and here was I trying to be so civil with my government sponsored oPINion and everything... *smh*
... sorry, what was your point again?
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Flight
February 29, 2020 at 10:04 PM
That KES knows what she's doing and fake critiquing her for a job she excels at when you have no experience at the job yourself is just being hateful for the sake of being hateful. Just to prove you have oh so much wit when you actually don't. Your sarcasm is neither smart nor constructive enough to be called an opinion.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:06 PM
when I have.... 😂😂😂😂😂 oh boy no please keep going this is highly amusing.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 10:13 PM
I can confirm that @sicarius has no experience at being KES and should therefore never critique KES.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:16 PM
Awwww but I've always wanted to be KES, LT! It was on the top of my Christmas List!!!
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 10:17 PM
Also can I say how hilarious it is that Sicarius is the one that got attacked when I referred to a KES drama with LMH and KGE as "my own personal hell".
😂😂😂😂😂
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:23 PM
*tsk tsk* So unnacceptable @leetennant. This is discrimination and I won't stand for it.
@Flight, I demand you direct all farther discourse at LT also. We must be fair about these things.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 10:27 PM
So calling KES an over rated writer when you have no writing experience yourself is not fake criticism but smart wit. Sure keep telling yourself that.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:29 PM
How do YOU know I have no writing experience lmaoooo
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 10:35 PM
Please refer me to some dramas that you have written that have been major hits or have had an audience. Any audience. I'll be happy to oblige. Since you're so great and smart and witty and what not. I'm sure you're excelling at your writing career and earning millions. You must be flawless.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 10:40 PM
Please refrain from personal abuse and do as your name says and take Flight.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 10:44 PM
So it's not personal abuse when you do it to a public figure? Right I forgot this was all about hypocrisy since the start. Since celebrities are open season for everyone to "critique" irrespective of how many times they prove themselves.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:45 PM
Oh yeah man, I am flawless. Just like KES.
But also, I think you should give @leetennant some love as well.
She's getting jealous that I'm getting all the attention. 😘
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:47 PM
Oh and behold you have obliged! So kind of you.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 10:49 PM
Oh good Lord, why are these trolls always so incoherent? I can't even...
Critiquing someone's writing isn't personal abuse. It's critiquing their writing. Which is... I hasten to add... what comment sections are literally for.
By all means go FANGIRL ON US LOSERS and send us into FAST MOVING TRAFFIC. That's always amusing. But then take a deep breath and move on.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:55 PM
God forbid only those who make money can critique things right. Like it's not like that perpetuates the elitist hollywood mindset of the entertainment industry or anything right? Nah... not at all.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:04 PM
Critiquing someones writing by saying they are overrated is a critique how? Maybe the definition of critique changed in your world. If we're talking about incoherent then maybe you need to re read your comments. Nothing about it is coherent or logical. It's just bandwagon hate for the sale of hating something. That must mean you're the troll. By the way calling every comment that disagrees with you in a tone that you don't like doesn't make them trolls. That itself is a personal attack so don't sion t your proverbial high horse and pretend to have opinions on things you simply dislike for no reason. How about you take Flight instead.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:09 PM
Those who make money at least know how hard it is to make money. There is nothing elitist about it. Holding a proper job let alone a high paying job in the creative field must be easy in your world but it's a struggle in the real world. If you understand how difficult the task is at the very least appreciate them for the effort of being creative. Especially someone who has never had a failure in their career.
Trinity 🍆
February 29, 2020 at 11:10 PM
@flight
"That KES knows what she's doing and fake critiquing her for a job she excels at when you have no experience at the job yourself is just being hateful for the sake of being hateful."
This is not an argument my dear. Everyone can form an opinion on anything without being an expert. Are you a drama writer? If you aren't then what right do you have to say she is a good writer? Because if you use this argument then it goes both ways my friend.
Also, do you not even understand what an opinion is? It doesnt have to be constructive or smart. It's an opinion. Here let me get the dictionary definition as I think you aren't grasping the basic definition of what it means:
o·pin·ion
/əˈpinyən/
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
I get you like KES which is fine because that's your opinion (even though you aren't a professional drama writer you are still allowed this opinion). But you need to be mature enough to understand that people will have opposing opinions and respect that not everyone will agree with you.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:22 PM
I agree about the opinion part except when it's out right '" I think she's overrated" which is barely an opinion it's borderline hate and definitely not a critique. Calling anyone overrated negates their achievements and hardwork. It's like saying they don't deserve their success.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 11:24 PM
“Holding a proper job let alone a high paying job in the creative field must be easy in your world but it's a struggle in the real world. If you understand how difficult the task is at the very least appreciate them for the effort of being creative. Especially someone who has never had a failure in their career.”
Shame on you good sir.
First of all, do not presume you know me, or my art, my writing, my creative life, my life in general or anything at to do with me at all. You are an unregistered bean and you know nothing about me.
Secondly I know exactly how hard it is to write a well-constructed piece of writing and I happen to be of the opinion that if you must write then you should write with all class, and integrity and respect of your craft that you can possibly muster from your fingertips and you should not just throw words at a screen and ride off the fact that people LIKE you in order to make money.
Just because I have an appreciation for creative skills does NOT MEAN that anyone who practices these is exempt from critique! Nor should they be! How else will they get better!
Honestly I am concerned that she has never had a failure in her career. Why? Because failure breeds strength and improvement in a skill. No failure breeds arrogance and complacency that one can just write whatever and fame will do the rest. I raise you that good Sir, and challenge every creative out there to continuously try and be the best they can ever be, no matter their success or their monetary gain, because there is worth and virtue in storytelling as a craft and art form and if you deny that then you are a hack and a fraud I have no time for you.
I would tell you to go endosolistrate yourself at the earliest possible convenience but that makes me the bad guy.
I will simply bid thee good day, Sir and I pray you have a fulfilling and wholesome life.
Auf wiedersehen.
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Shame on you good sir to assume she hasn't had any struggles just because none of her work have been failures. The struggles to reinvent or better herself which she has spoken about and assuming complacency when she is anything but complacent.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
February 29, 2020 at 11:34 PM
Also KES is totally overrated as a writer
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:37 PM
You mean just like your comments and so called critiques. Ciao.
rue
February 29, 2020 at 10:21 PM
Why people can't grasp that there will be people in the world who do not love what they love(which is not a bad thing!) is beyond me. I appreciate your opinions Sic, which ARE smart and constructive.
Ok going back to bed. Keep that wit alive 😉
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 29, 2020 at 10:25 PM
Awww thank you Rue. *finger hearts*
Flight
February 29, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Staying on top of the game when people have high expectations from you is the hardest thing for a creative person. There are plenty of people like you who would love to tear her to bits if she ever has a failure. That fear is a great driver for creative people and the fact that she manages to come out on top of that expectations every single time proves how good a writer she is. The Hong Sisters don't get the same respect since they have failed and despite all their failures still can't reinvent themselves but they're trying their hardest. Don't assume complacency when most creative people would not dare to become complacent.
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Beverly
February 29, 2020 at 11:42 PM
I'm looking forward to this drama, but I have to admit I'm a little surprised that you are so upset. I thought that she was a writer that people either like or dislike. That criticism of her work is not unheard of though she is very popular.
https://seoulbeats.com/2017/06/kim-eun-sook-koreas-most-controversial-and-well-known-drama-writer/
Goggles
March 1, 2020 at 12:01 AM
amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 3:56 AM
I sorry but there are way better writers out there and compared to them she is definitely overrated.
Ally
March 1, 2020 at 5:39 AM
@bcampbell1662, thanks for that link. I’m a totally pushover for Cinderella stories. I’m totally in her demographic of women in their 40’s. I love fast talking. I love cheese. Lol. Sometimes a KGE show is what you need to feel like all is write (right) in the world. She knows what she is and doesn’t make any apologies. I love that she says that what she does isn’t an art, but Is just there to entertain for an hour. I feel much the same about my writings. But there are pieces of writing that are artistic, and make a difference in the world, as well as make you think about your place in it. There are dramas and drama writers that do this and I think that’s what @sicarius and @leetennant are more drawn to and probably respect more. They are both exceptional writers in their own right. Just to educate those not familiar with their writings, I’ll link them. Sic probably has the largest vocabulary of any Beanie here! And LT writes with such conviction. We all have regular jobs but we love kdramas because of the writing (most of us) and are closet writers and hopefully, real writers, someday.
Ally
March 1, 2020 at 6:01 AM
http://www.dramabeans.com/members/sicarius/activity/992830/
Ally
March 1, 2020 at 6:12 AM
http://www.dramabeans.com/2018/05/dramas-and-food-comfort-food/
LT, this piece makes me cry every time. I love it.
Rumi~
March 1, 2020 at 11:38 AM
Ditto. I'd take both of them over LMH any day.
They're more diverse & better actors.
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6 rue
February 29, 2020 at 5:40 PM
Color me excited! I've enjoyed most of KES's dramas even though I'll admit they all had issues and things I'd write differently. The trailer gave away very little but I did not see a 900-year-old god imprinting on a toddler, I mean high-schooler(sigh, same difference) so I'm good.
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7 Linda
February 29, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Is Lee Min Ho's voice becoming sexier as he get older? My heart is pounding by just listening to the teaser!!!
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modestgoddess
March 2, 2020 at 12:16 PM
I think that's Woo Dohwan's voice
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Minoz
March 2, 2020 at 11:22 PM
What a foolish remark to make 😪
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8 beantown
February 29, 2020 at 6:20 PM
Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun in a Kim Eun-sook vehicle? Where do I sign?!
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9 owl 🦉 🫰
February 29, 2020 at 7:13 PM
Gulp , 💕😍
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10 greenfields
February 29, 2020 at 7:53 PM
Lee Min-ho gets bashed a lot, but he IS the actor that got me into K-dramas. I understand he's not the best, but they guy's got boundless charm and I'm pleased to see him back in dramaland. With Kim Go-eun & Woo Do-hwan joining him and a fun, promising plot, I absolutely cannot wait to catch this drama.
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Beverly
February 29, 2020 at 10:55 PM
I'm excited for this one too. For some reason though I kind of wish the romantic pairing was between Kim Go eun and Woo Do hwan.
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greenfields
March 1, 2020 at 2:51 AM
Have to agree. I think that's a better pairing too.
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greenfields
March 1, 2020 at 2:52 AM
(in the meantime, I'll take Lee Min-ho 😂)
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wapz
March 1, 2020 at 12:07 AM
Him being the first guy to bring me to kdramas is the reason I would still check out his shows because there's some sort of endearment with him even if I haven't liked him in anything since City Hunter.
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greenfields
March 1, 2020 at 2:53 AM
Same. Only liked him in City Hunter & Faith and one of them had majorly problematic behind the scenes issues. But still do have that feeling of endearment haha
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wapz
March 1, 2020 at 2:58 AM
Yeah i check out his shows knowing full well I would be disappointed and leave them midway, but Have to check them once 😂
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Edgar Pordwed
March 1, 2020 at 5:21 AM
Oh ok. Thanks Wapz!
Edgar Pordwed
March 1, 2020 at 3:45 AM
What issues?
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wapz
March 1, 2020 at 3:57 AM
Faith had some financial issues with not paying the crew and maybe even cast, the producer ended up suiciding because he couldn't pay off his debts.
kiara
March 1, 2020 at 5:52 AM
I'm not a fan but I hope that he'll do more movies especially with director Yoo Ha (GANGNAM BLUES). He seems to bring out the best in Lee Min-ho.
I love Go-eun to pieces but it hasn't been a smooth transition for her, from movies to dramas.
I hope her character would be better written here than GOBLIN.
I have a thing for Do-hwan after MY COUNTRY so I'm excited to see him in a Kim Eun-sook drama. She may not be the best writer in dramaland but she does wonders for a growing actor's career.
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greenfields
March 1, 2020 at 5:57 AM
Well said kiara. I've watched Gangnam Blues and do have to agree that it was great to see this different side of the Lee Min-ho. He's actually quite versatile it turns out, in the hands of the right director.
Yes, to Kim Go-eun's transition being tough. To think she's now appearing with another actor who may or may not have rabid fans. I hope her experience is better this time.
Yes also to Kim Do-hwan. :)
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM
I think Kim Go Eun has been more or less typecasted in Korean romance.
She hasn't been a success in films either, and I think her Korean fans are concerned because ever since her film Eun Gyo, she hasn't been in any blockbuster movies.
Out of all Chungmuro darlings, I think she and KTR are trying to find the proper place. Though I do think KTR is making more intelligent decisions in picking drama than Kim Go Eun despite it's from the same scriptwriter.
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kiara
March 1, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Lately yes, she has been on the rom.com route.
I think she has done well in "Eun Gyo", "Monster", "Coin Locker Girl" to retain her reputation as a talented actress with great range.
"Coin Locker Girl" did better box-office wise in the first 2 weeks than "Eun Gyo's" whole run.
I think the lack of roles for female actresses in their 20s is the problem so when they get a decent offer they take it because they need to keep that momentum even if it's not a role they seek.
Han Suk-kyu was the it actor in Chungmuro before Song Kang-ho, Choi Min-sik, Hwang Jung-min etc but taking a long break cost him his film career imo.
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 10:53 AM
You're right about Coin Locker Girl. I forgot that Coin Locker Girl is a success.
I don't think Monster is box office hit though. I don't think it make that much money back. Though Monster is the one that shows her range a bit, but KGE needs vast improvement in dialogue delivery.
KGE is not good with delivering clear and sound dialogue. That's her biggest weakness, I think. Also, she tried to use voice techniques to deliver dialogue. I just think it doesn't work on her.
Which is why I think KGE receives so much criticism on her acting in Goblin is because of her dialogue delivery. She has no problem in emoting, but chemistry acting and dialogue delivery need improvement.
And I think KGE is relatively shy person, which is why she needs to step out of her box to act in chemistry with her costars.
wapz
March 1, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Directors can do wonders for actors. I think PD Jin Hyuk suited him in CH and LotBS too. I sometimes wonder what he'll do if someone like Shin Won Ho or Kim Won Seok decide to work with him because he seems like the actor whose potential needs to be tapped and extracted. I hope next time he goes for such a director.
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wapz
March 1, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Regarding KGE, I'm already thinking this girl is going to be cruahed again but I hope this doesn't happen to her. I keep thinkong this is KES's redemption project for LMH in Heirs and KGE in Goblin.
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Edgar Pordwed
March 1, 2020 at 11:04 AM
Thats what I'm thinking too. I really hope it goes well for them!
11 jillian
February 29, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Need to know more to know if I should get excited. KES dramas is a hit or miss for me.
But I really liked that trailer.
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skelly
March 1, 2020 at 5:06 PM
I feel the same way, sometimes I adore her dramas, sometimes I detest them:
On Air - Boring to me; did not finish
City Hall - Absolutely adored, one of my favorite dramas ever
Secret Garden - Watchable but problematic
A Gentleman's Dignity - My first real Hatewatch
Heirs - My second real Hatewatch
DOTS - Silly but fun
Goblin - A solid show, I liked it
Mr. Sunshine - Haven't watched
So she is all over the map, for me, and I haven't really liked any of her female characters since Shin Mi Rae of City Hall. But I will watch, to see which KES shows up this time.
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AsianDramaniac
March 2, 2020 at 2:05 AM
This drama also marks KES's return to SBS. Seems she had a really working relationship with the station. 2 of her dramas were in tvN and 1 in KBS, other than that they were all in SBS. I would be curious to see how she would work with MBC.
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kiara
March 6, 2020 at 7:56 AM
IIRC she went with KBS because SBS wasn't able to finance DotS's ₩13 billion budget.
SIX FLYING DRAGONS was already pretty pricey at ₩30 billion.
I'm glad there were no hard feelings there.
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12 Kurama
February 29, 2020 at 11:09 PM
I really like KES's dramas. I think she's the one who finds the good balance between usual tropes, humor, sadness, characters.
For the casting, from all her actors who already acted for her, she picked the wrong one. LMH is not bad but he's not very good neither. He's more a second lead for me.
For the rest, I'm really happy!
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13 Nafson
February 29, 2020 at 11:17 PM
LMH even tho he is not the greatest actor of ktown but his screen presence his charisma are unmatchable to anyone the guy is god of hotness
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14 Trinity 🍆
February 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM
It's a crime that LMH is the male lead and not the extremely talented Woo Do-hwan.
Yes, I said it! Fight me!!
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Beverly
February 29, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Also, that face. That beautiful face.
I just checked his age and at 27 he is still way to young (Come back to dramas Gong Yoo), but I think we can safely assume he has stopped growing.
I hope Beanies decide to make lots of gifs of That Face.
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Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 12:38 AM
There is a reason he is part of my harem 😏😍
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Turagot7
March 1, 2020 at 6:39 AM
Well LMH is the lead, deal with it
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Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 9:40 AM
Fight me!!
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Arianna
April 16, 2020 at 4:39 AM
Totally agree. Please, LMH is not maybe the best actor in Korea, but he’s without doubt the right ML. All of his kdramas are been hits with more or less followers but all of them are watch all over the world. If you ask someone that doesn’t know too much about dramas to mention a korean actor is going to say LMH for sure, the guy is the korean star with the biggest fandom worldwide. Why is that?, because he’s handsome?, How many korean actor are handsome and not so famous. Is he the best actor of Korea?, No, but he is quite better than woo Do- hwan that started yesterday in Kdramas. He is the whole package: is hot, is good actor and the guy Is charismatic you can denying it. So, it’s very intelligent to use him as the ML. Just with him the drama has guaranteed the success. How many fans has LMH worldwide, just with that this is gonna be a hit, and it doesn’t matter the writer, the second leads and whatever.Now, how many people know Woo Do-hwan, just the ones that care about him, but even me, a doramaniatic have to see his name to write it because I forget it, just imagine who is beginning in this world, they don’t care about him, so, he’s the correct ML without doubt
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Trinity 🍆
April 16, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Lol 🤣
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 9:06 AM
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 9:07 AM
I ain't gonna fight you on LMH, but offense intended, I think Woo Do Hwan has serious case of flat face. Especially in prior photos. It makes his face look like flat pan.
Not a good look for him, imo.
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mindy
March 1, 2020 at 9:21 AM
"Offense intended"? Really?
What's wrong with the people on this news post, seriously...
And I hope when you're criticizing his face you're talking about expression and not his actual appearance. While I definitely don't think that Woo Do-hwan is expressionless, I can respect that opinion, and that's much more acceptable that stooping to even further immaturity by coming after someone's looks.
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 10:24 AM
*shrug*
I did say offense intended. If you get hurt by my opinion about WDH's flat face, which judging by the photo prior, then sure.
Can't stop you from being pressed or butthurt about it.
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Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Ok my dear, take a step back and review your comments. You are going straight to hate by attacking his looks. It's fine if you don't like WDH acting or even find him ugly (we all have different tastes). It's fine that you love LMH. But attacking anyone like this is not acceptable behavior here. We are above this as Beanies. I honestly don't care that you don't find him attractive or even find him 'flat faced' but you are trying to use this comment as hate and to try and use it to hurt because I had a difference of opinion, which is quite honestly, disgusting. I'm not pressed or butthurt or even hurt by your comment, I quite honestly just pity you.
Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Pffft offense intended? Why would I be offended you don't agree with my opinion? I'm not an immature child to be upset over an opposing opinion, unlike you very clearly are 🤣
You gave me a good laugh my friend, thank you.
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 10:21 AM
LOL, no offense is exactly as offense intended, so if people get butthurt, I might as well use offense intended.
But yeah, I laugh as little when I type out offense intended. At least I'm honest about it. LMAO >V<
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mindy
March 1, 2020 at 11:37 AM
Being honest about being needlessly shallow and rude doesn't make it any better. Intentional offense about something like this isn't cool.
Selena
March 1, 2020 at 10:22 AM
*a little*
Correcting my typo.
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Rumi~
March 1, 2020 at 11:47 AM
You don't have to drag someone else down to bring your favourite up.
I think it says a lot that you would counter 'talent' with looks.
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merong
March 7, 2020 at 1:41 PM
Do you think you're being cute with this comment? Because this is flat out racist.
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mugyuljoie is preciousss
March 1, 2020 at 7:29 PM
It's a must watch for me because of WDH. Even if I have to fast forward to his portions.
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theTINYL
March 1, 2020 at 8:16 PM
Woo Do-hwanna hang out sometime?
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Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 9:17 PM
You are truly my sister 😂
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15 MeloMe
March 1, 2020 at 2:15 AM
KES is a hit or miss for most ppl but has been a miss for me! Heirs--I liked some aspects of Tan's character. DOTS--I liked it but that's it. No lingering feelings for this one. Mr.sunshine--The best out of all her dramas. I enjoyed this but did not love this one as well. So I think I'm probably not going to watch this one!
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MeloMe
March 1, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Oh yes there was Goblin too-- A complete miss!!
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kiara
March 1, 2020 at 6:34 AM
CITY HALL is one of her best but had the lowest rating in all her dramas.
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skelly
March 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM
@kiara shout out to a fellow City Hall fan!
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kiara
March 2, 2020 at 7:50 AM
@skelly Good times! I miss those days and the likes of samsooki etc.
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skelly
March 2, 2020 at 12:47 PM
I am such a nerd, I kept all of samsooki's recaps in a file. Good times!
16 Noor
March 1, 2020 at 2:33 AM
I don't really know why people complain so much about everything.
If someone don't like Lee min ho as male lead and wo do hwan as second male lead than please don't bother yourself and don't "waste" your time on this go watch something else in which do hwan is male lead but don't spoiled our mode since we are waiting for Lee min ho for so long
Why you guys think that everyone will like something that you like.its really okay to dislike or like someone but it's really hateful to tell everywhere that you hate or dislike someone.
Lee min ho is most famous Korean actor.He has a huge fandom.wtiter, director etc are not follish people that they can select anyone who can't give them success.so plz don't waste your timing in proving others wrong l.If you don't like it than don't watch it it's that simple for me I am so happy that Lee min ho is back so that I can finally watch something as for other actors I don't really care who they are I am okay with everything 🙂✌
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amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 3:48 AM
I am sorry but if you want only comments in favour of, this is not the site for you. You can't expect there to be no complaints either.
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Noor
March 1, 2020 at 7:39 AM
Sis I just wonder why people are filled with hatered they won't learn from there mistakes.
How many life's they are going to take just because they want to prove there self right.when this cyber bulling will be stopped.I am just so annoyed.
It's ok if people don't have anything nice to tell but at the very least don't make fun of others don't tell everywhere how much they dislike someone
It's ok if someone dislike something but if someone really dislike something why just can't they ignore that thing
Now this article is clearly about Lee min ho and his new drama so I ask those haters of him why they came this for just to tell him that they don't like him.is not it ridiculous
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amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Now wait a minute some of comments retaliating against people simply saying they find the actor or writer mediocre or not liking them that much are far more worse. What are they doing then?
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amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 9:28 AM
This will only end up making things looking worse which is not a good thing in my opinion.
Rukia wants melona
March 1, 2020 at 9:29 AM
Can I just applaud, @amy1009 ?
Trinity 🍆
March 1, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Let's take a step back and review the comments. I don't think really anyone was saying anything hate filled against LMH. Just because people don't like an actor doesn't make them a hater my friend. Even my comment above had absolutely no hate. I simply prefer WDH over him. I definitely don't hate him as an actor or person, as I'm sure most people here don't either. So please, enlighten me to how mine or others have been hate comments.
Also, like @amy1009 has said, the ones defending LMH have been full of more vitriol and hate than those who aren't fans of LMH. If we are going to condemn those who aren't fans of LMH than don't be a hypocrite and accept those who support him and are also being nasty.
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Noor
March 1, 2020 at 11:28 AM
It depends on how you think about hatered
First of all I will tell you that we minoz are not telling you to like Lee min ho you can reread my comment or other minoz comments so plz just don't assume anything like that
Look if you don't like someone and you just have suggestions showing article about him/her what you will do will tell you if you are a hater or not
If you dislike someone you will just skip that article and if you hate someone or you dislike someone sooo much you will open that article and you will dislike or write something bad about that person because you want to hurt that person plus those who are favoring them that's all...
Now if you believe it or not that's all I can tell you
Just think before you say anything may hurt someone badly don't forget suli,go hara,jonghyun etc it's really not necessary to tell someone you dislike that you hate him or dislike him you can just ignore him
amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 11:38 AM
@noor That's not how it works. How many times... these weren't hate comments. If it's not a hate comment it's not. The comments you are comparing with were really bad, the ones you are getting offended at here aren't. These weren't trying to hurt anyone. If you can't differentiate between those then I don't know what to say to you. And yeah you can ignore negative comments too if you want. Otherwise agree to disagree whatever.
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March 1, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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17 jungkyunghofan
March 1, 2020 at 2:42 AM
LMH - mediocrity at its finest
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Turagot7
March 1, 2020 at 6:42 AM
You literally have nothing to offer and you have the audacity to call THE LMH mediocre? Please stay pressed
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Beverly
March 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM
I am asking because I am actually curious. Why reply to the people you disagree with instead of fangirl with the ones who agree with you? Or join in on the conversations that are talking about the projects or directors that best support LMH?
I've only seen him in one project which was Boys Over Flowers and so am not for or against him. I'm just really curious.
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Noor
March 1, 2020 at 7:46 AM
Sis I just want to aks why those people even came here when they dislike Lee min ho that much.just because they wanted to tell everyone how much they dislike him?? Is it's good in your eyes? I am not even Lee min ho yet I am feeling stressed about all those bad words people are talking about him.just think how will he feel about these things?
How many celebrities die because of cyber bulling why people can't stop all this.why they don't just leave those celebrities alone whome they don't like just why????
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Beverly
March 1, 2020 at 7:56 AM
If I thought any of these Beanies would actually go and put negative comments on his personal instagram or Twitter then I'd be distressed.
If they were commenting on his personality or disparaging his looks that would be a problem.
The original post says that they find him mediocre. I'm making the leap that they find him a mediocre actor and not mediocre at being a human being.
louise
March 1, 2020 at 11:03 AM
"If I thought any of these Beanies would actually go and put negative comments on his personal instagram or Twitter then I'd be distressed." 😮
Daum and Naver suspended comments on their sites, which I think is cool. And those aren't individual celebrity accounts.
I'm Team SunshineRainbows&Butterflies 😄
windsun33
March 1, 2020 at 5:39 PM
Noor, do you realize how much of a cult fan you sound like? And do you really think that he is reading any of the comments? I think you need to calm down a bit.
Noor
March 2, 2020 at 12:27 AM
Miss @windsun33 it's also a personal attack that you are calling me a "cult fan"(but you will say no it's just my opinion 😏)
Let me tell you one thing it's not like that if any other clecbrity will get that much hate for no reason I will speak for him/her and yes Lee min ho is my only favorite actor in this whole world but he is not my crush or I am not dying with love etc he is just my favorite actor.
From the day this drama and cast has been confirmed I am reading so many hateful things about him and I was bearing.I thought maybe now it's going to end,now it's going to end but it actually never ends.(just think how many months have been passed)
Well after I watched first teaser this article pooped up in my suggestions and I made a bad choice to come here because I wanted to read something related to this drama and I accidentally read comments here this was the end of my patient so I made another mistake I thought people will understand what I am talking about and they will stop but if it were that easy won't every thing be okay in this world here people are not even accepting that they are personally attacking and more amazingly I got this honourable title of a "cult fan" from you well thank you Soo much for respecting me so much
Anyways it's a good bye I am not going to waste my time on this anymore
Think whatever you want to think do whatever you want to do if you guys think that only by bringing down someone you can bring up someone else than keep doing it (this is what you call supporting your favorite one anyway) and see what you are going to get from these tactics
Have a good day bye bye take care
rue
March 1, 2020 at 9:48 AM
This ☝️.
The internet, heck even Dramabeans is a big enough space that you can find people who love what you love. Just find those people and squee with them. It has helped me enjoy some less popular dramas and I highly recommend it.
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skelly
March 1, 2020 at 5:26 PM
There is this thing called 'debate.' It happens when people exchange differing opinions with the object of perhaps learning something. It is a dying art.
Beverly
March 1, 2020 at 5:34 PM
@skelly absolutely. Or just conversation, but both sides have to be open to it.
rue
March 1, 2020 at 5:35 PM
I don't mind a good, mature debate(emphasis on mature). I will, however, not be roped into "Love my Oppa because I do" situations. I have, on occasion avoided certain debates if I feel it will ruin my drama watching experience. The internet can be a mad place and I'd like to preserve my sanity.
windsun33
March 1, 2020 at 5:36 PM
LMH has never impressed me much. Some of his shows good, some awful - but in most cases I did not see where he added much either way. Not really bad, but far from the best Korean actor around.
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Stardust
March 1, 2020 at 8:02 AM
Lol you are going to get egg soaked by the almighty oppa fan girls. But I get you.
He’s superbly mediocre. For me it’s because he choses those roles that ask for nothing. He can do better. This role maybe? I don’t know
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Eazal
March 1, 2020 at 8:21 AM
I also think he can do better, you can see some glimpses of better in Faith.
And I really liked him in the Thai scenes in City Hunter.
Why doesn't do any better. Big mystery.
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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
March 1, 2020 at 12:48 PM
I did really enjoy Faith! It went down a slightlyyy confused avenue, but I found him and Kim Hee-sun really charming. But yes, in other places, he's left less of an impact.
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HANI
March 1, 2020 at 6:11 PM
I watched it not thinking at all since I'm generally feel whatever toward HIS ACTING
He was good in Gangnam Blues which surprised me tbh
But the thing is now that we get a glimpse of his better performance, it did leave you wondering why...
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skelly
March 1, 2020 at 5:13 PM
Excellent comment, @stardust. I also think he tends to coast. He was good in Faith and in City Hunter, he was obviously putting some effort into his roles there, but other times, like Personal Taste or Heirs, he just seems to phone it in and rely on the face. I was very disappointed with Heirs, because he begged for that part and it was going to be his swan song as a juvenile lead. I take a wait and see attitude with him.
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Stardust
March 1, 2020 at 10:52 PM
Phone in! lol “hello this is Lim min Ho, i can do this with my eyes close so a call will just do” LOL
Exactly about heirs - it was very disappointing for me. Who does such roles after city hunter?! He should have rejected that role since it was not age appropriate (high school/college?!) but he was so enthusiastic about it I thought there was something there. But.. there was nothing and anyone could have done that role I’m sorry.
This one sounds interesting - I think he does well in Saeguk- Let’s Hope he turns up physically and not phone in! Unfortunately It also depends on the script too and with KES it can be a Hit or a miss.
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18 amruta1009
March 1, 2020 at 3:05 AM
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19 Eazal
March 1, 2020 at 4:16 AM
I still don't know.
KES - I only loved Goblin, although enjoyed DOTS and Mr. Sunshine.
LMH - As beautiful as expressionless. I only liked him in Faith. I've seen most of his dramas, because I keep trying, but I only get a "isn't he beautiful?" in my head and wonder why I can't believe him when acting.
KGE - I have mixed feelings for her. She was the only thing I didn't like in Goblin, but I loved her in Cheese in the trap and Tune in for love.
WDH - All in.
KKN - All in.
I asume production will be really good, so that will have me in, but...
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20 Minoz
March 1, 2020 at 4:51 AM
To all the LMH haters here no matter how much y'all hate him he's still the most popular and successful Korean drama actors whose all dramas were hit. With whom writer like KES is working twice. Stay pressed 😌
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Debo
March 1, 2020 at 10:27 AM
Kim soo hyun is actually more successful than him in terms of drama
He been successful in all his dramas and ratings and wave to back it up
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Minoz
March 2, 2020 at 11:32 PM
Rating doesn't show how popular the drama is. For example moonlights drawn by the clouds has better rating than moon lovers. Now which one is more popular? Sky Castle having better rating than Goblin doesn't mean it was more popular either
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Cloggie
March 2, 2020 at 11:44 PM
Also, I think there's a real difference between the dramas & actors who are popular in SK vs Internationally. International viewers (such as myself) don't get to see the CFs that actors do or some of the interviews, for example, and therefore don't always have the same opinion about certain actors.
It's the same with dramas, some of them get tiny ratings domestically but are hugely popular here (INAR for example) or ones that were sleeper hits and didn't do much at the time but are totally loved later.
It's all part of what makes discussing this such fun
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Debo
March 8, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Kim soo hyun drama also have the ratings and popularity to back is drama up
Everything drama it touch was a hit and had massive wave and popularity with it
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skelly
March 1, 2020 at 5:16 PM
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano or the butterflies migrating to Pacific Grove, Lee Min Ho will bring out the fangirls, slapping a "hate" label on anything that doesn't share the adoration. Ah, youth. Butterflies.
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Minoz
March 2, 2020 at 11:40 PM
Why are you guys here then? If you say you're here for KGE then you could have waited for her teaser to drop and then comment on that article. Same if you're here for Wdh. The way some people are obsessed with him 😪
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amruta1009
March 3, 2020 at 12:48 AM
We are here cause we want to be. Think of that what you will.
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skelly
March 3, 2020 at 5:43 AM
I am here to discuss. To share my opinion, hear the opinions of others, and learn something that may help shape or redefine my ideas (a nod to @stardust for some interesting ideas in this very thread). I am not a fangirl, but I don't disapprove of it, either. I get entertained by obsessions, pro or con, as much as I like a thoughtful, balanced opinion. What I don't like is when posters try and shout down or shut down comments because it offends their bias. The 'hate speech' label is especially over-used.
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mindy
March 3, 2020 at 5:51 AM
We are here because Dramabeans is (or at least used to be) the type of community where people with all different opinions can feel free to comment on news articles. Also, many of us on this site have known each other for a while and we are friends. We like reading our friend's opinions even if they differ from our own, and we know that someone's contrary opinion on a drama or writer or actor we like is not a personal offense.
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dramall
March 4, 2020 at 7:02 AM
We are here because we are interested in dramas and dramabeans is a site for drama lovers, not fangirling.
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kiara
March 4, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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kiara
March 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Dramabeans have been our home for K-drama recaps, news, debate etc since 2007.
We love it because it's not a fan site.
Everyone is free to comment on any articles whether it's about Lee Min-ho or Min-ho Lee.
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Minoz
March 5, 2020 at 5:20 AM
Sure it's home for all of you to discuss . But do you guys only have opinions about LMH to discuss? There are other articles those don't even get 50 comments. Seems like you guys only wanna discuss something when the topic is LMH. Quite amazing, isn't it? You guys like reading each other comments and having opininions. But there are other articles, open threads and even drama recaps about those I feel like no one wants to say something or doesn't have a opinion. What's that? I wonder.
mindy
March 5, 2020 at 5:33 AM
@xoxi4 Uh, most of the comments here are people defending themselves and others against rabid fangirls rather than actually talking about the article. Like I'm doing right now. This kind of thing happens in lots of articles about actors with particularly rabid fanbases. For example, I have noticed that Kim So-hyun's articles can go a bit off the rails as well (and most people here like her). If it weren't for people like you attacking others for their opinions, this thread would be much more chill.
Beverly
March 5, 2020 at 5:56 AM
@xoxi4 have you been on the fanwall yet?
There are lots of fangirls/fanboys on dramabeans and it is completely respected. You might see some teasing from friends but that's it.
Right now everday, if you visit, you will probably see something about Shin Sung-rok and Xiao Zhan.
Also, lots of love for Lee Jae Wook he is a new one and many more including singers.
Kim Young Kwan in a three piece suit, the appeal of ears that stick out and all that is Kim Jae Wook has also had some moments big and small in the sun.
Why dont you come and join us? Post your favorite pic or video of Lee Min Ho. We also have a music theme going post your favorite song from one his drama's OST. Other fans will comment.
But on these post and definitely recaps opinions come out. Especially on recaps. Some squee and others want to discuss in detail the story and acting.
amruta1009
March 5, 2020 at 6:44 AM
@xoxi4 What they said. Also did you not notice the many comments in favour of LMH who didn't take as much offense as you? I for one liked him in most of his dramas (except his character in Heirs who I hated, but it had to do with the character not actor)
I don't think his acting is bad but I do think he could do better. I would say I am mostly indifferent about him or he is not my favorite actor. Would that automatically mean hate? No cause I don't hate him either cause disinterest does not mean hate. People would say worse things if they did indeed hate him.
So go ahead and say what you like about him, what you think of his acting, etc no one would stop you.
kiara
March 5, 2020 at 7:17 AM
Why aren't you fangirling on your bias instead of attacking and questioning others for their opinions?
Lee Min-ho has always been popular on DB. JB who created this site was one of his biggest fan. Those who were on the fence or simply don't see him as a good enough actor were also allowed to have an opinion.
This is obviously not a site for rabid fangirls like you who takes offense at every comments that doesn't praise your bias.
Find a site that suit your taste or fangirl over Lee Min-ho to your heart's content.
21 kimchiturka
March 1, 2020 at 6:06 AM
Not a big fan of this writer, but my boy is finally back so - happy happy happy!!! :))))))))))))) And I like the actress too, so - more happy!!! ;)))
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22 Turagot7
March 1, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Y'all really hate LMH that much? Dramabeans comments are always mostly full of judgemental self righteous people so I'm not surprised. Now on to better content, I've been waiting months for this teaser and I am so excited. My king looks absolutely regal and his voice is heaven.
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23 kiara
March 1, 2020 at 6:51 AM
I see numbers and I'm thinking of King Sejong.
Half ass sageuk background stories seems to be the trend with hit dramas.
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24 Evelyn Cosby
March 1, 2020 at 7:05 AM
We all want the fairy tail people it don't work that way our lifes are so short in ths world give him a
break he is a good actor he need your support he is a young man that's doing his best don't put him down for doing his job !!!!!
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25 Stardust
March 1, 2020 at 7:59 AM
I understand the hype behind all KES dramas and also why they do well. But I hardly love them. I do watch and enjoy them but I find myself often critical of her style. She has improved progressively but it’s her trademark way of handling scenes and lines that makes me roll my eyes - all - the - time. Plus I Will always bear a grudge to her for coming up with Heirs which is a horrible excuse for a drama that got me to watch 20 episodes of Practically nothing and Ugly sweaters , and yet not missed a single episode. It was superbly ridiculous.
That being said, I like LMH, despite all the extremes of oppa-cant-do-no-wrong fan girls and I-hate-him anti-fans, in my honest opinion, he’s one of those who are blessed with both the looks and the acting chops - plus what we call screen presence, I can always recall the moment I thought to myself while watching him on BOF with that horrible hair : Oh my, who’s this dude. He’s gonna breakout and make it big.
He did and I think a lot of us can see why. It’s not just looks. I’m just sometimes disappointed that he doesn’t challenge himself with roles and takes the high profile ones that are safe and easy. Although most of the time I’m happy that he tries to make those characters a little more than they are on paper but it’s not helping any advance as an actor. My grips is maybe he just wants to remain a pretty face idol, i don’t judge but it’s gets boring ..Perhaps when he’s older he can be more adventurous. Let’s hope this one is better both on paper and in acting! The teaser is well done , what do you expect. KES and her theatrics dramatic moments - it’s a signature.
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Eazal
March 1, 2020 at 8:25 AM
My exacts thoughts about LMH. He's got the looks, the presence, the beauty... I keep watching his dramas because I know he can do better... and yet... I keep waiting.
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 9:14 AM
I think LMH has potential to be better actor, but he ends up going backward instead forward.
Which is unfortunate, because he does have potential to be a good actor and he wasted it by choosing The Heirs and so forth.
His acting vastly deteriorates after City Hunter. It's quite a shame. Him and his bff, Jung Il Woo. Both of them make terrible choices and wasting talents.
And not to say anything, didn't LMH try to get into Hollywood? Not with this type of choices. He ain't getting into Chungmuro much either.
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windsun33
March 1, 2020 at 9:27 AM
I might be wrong, but I think the only Korean actor that has successfully done Hollywood is Bae Doona.
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Selena
March 1, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Even Bae Doona is not that successful. At least not in the way of winning awards or being in blockbuster Hollywood movies.
That's why I said, if LMH cannot even get into Chungmuro, he ain't gonna breaking into Hollywood either. And LMH tried to get into Chungmuro by acting in Gangnam Blue, but after that, blop. Nothing.
Even Sodam's costar, Choi Wooshik, has better chance than him. And Choi Wooshik is the one who won Best New Actor against him in Blue Dragon Awards. Now Choi Wooshik is going to be in A24's movie.
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