IU and Park Bo-gum cast in 1950s romance
by solstices
The writer of When the Camellia Blooms and Fight My Way? The director of Signal and Misaeng? Not to mention IU (Hotel Del Luna) and Park Bo-gum (Record of Youth)? Now that’s certainly an exciting lineup!
Upcoming romance drama You Have Done Well (working title) may not have much information to its name yet, but my interest has already been piqued. Set in the 1950s, the slice-of-life drama centers around our two lovebirds, following their adventures through the seasons of Jeju Island.
IU stars as Ae-soon, a vivacious girl who wears her heart on her sleeve, never letting her less-than-ideal circumstances dampen her spirit. Even though she can’t attend school, she dreams of becoming a poet. Ae-soon may have a bit of a rebellious streak to her, but she’s more timid than one might think — her voice can’t help but quiver every time she tries to rebel, aww.
Opposite her, we have Park Bo-gum as Gwan-shik, who’s diligent and conscientious. Except his composure all but melts away in the face of Ae-soon — he’s absolutely head over heels, and he only has eyes for her. Earnest and sincere, Gwan-shik is Ae-soon’s most faithful supporter, staying by her side through thick and thin.
Although the drama doesn’t have a confirmed broadcaster yet, I’m already eagerly anticipating more news about it, especially with regards to the supporting cast. From the looks of it, the drama is shaping up to be a heartwarming, feel-good tale that’s grounded in the peaceful mundanity of everyday life — and given the writer’s previous works, I’m inclined to trust that we’re in good hands.
This drama also marks a reunion between IU and PD Kim Won-seok (Arthdal Chronicles), who previously worked together on My Ajusshi. Written by Im Sang-chun (When the Camellia Blooms), You Have Done Well will commence production in the second quarter of this year.
Via YNA
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1 Unaspirated
January 28, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Oooh, the hype is already real for me! Excited to hear more about this as it gets closer!
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2 MikeyD signed up
January 28, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Its funny that I often get Park Bo-gum and Lee Jong-suk confused and here's IU dating one and acting with the other.
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fab
January 29, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Wow that's nice. Xd
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3 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 28, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Uncommon Kdrama era alert!!!!! Ooooh!
The 1950s! Excited just for that!
- yeah... which... end of the 50s is it set tho... 🙃
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chibi8535
January 28, 2023 at 10:25 AM
End of 50's can't be that bad, right? :O
*looks up wikipedia*
hmm... revolutions, stampedes... :')
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 28, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Yeah I was going to add I don't really think either end would've been that great ... 😅 (Euphemisms intentional)
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bbstl 🧹
January 28, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Right, I had the impression that the whole 50s was pretty bleak for Korea. Did Jeju escape The War? And I wonder what school age IU is playing?
Anyway, I plan to like it! 🤞🏼
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM
I'm not sure about the Korean War specifically, but the Jeju Uprising in 48-49 probably wouldn't have left it that idyllic either...
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bbstl 🧹
January 28, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Yes, I just read about it, it seems the Jeju Uprising (Massacre) was a big part of what started the war. It’s still controversial, can’t imagine that strong feelings about it wouldn’t have colored feelings on Jeju for a long time. Well, that would just make the drama even more intriguing for me!
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LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
January 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM
They do know the show is set in Korea, right?
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4 cozybooks
January 28, 2023 at 10:42 AM
DAaaang I love all the names and titles being thrown around... but the synopsis so far hasn't done anything for me. We'll see as promos are released!
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5 Emperor
January 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM
OH GOD..This, along with Queen of Tears, is the absolute two dramas to ANTICIPATE this year!
And never in my wildest dreams I will imagine the pairing of IU and PBG.
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6 LaurenSophie
January 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM
They had me at slice-of-life drama set in the 1950s.
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7 owl 🦉 🫰
January 28, 2023 at 12:35 PM
The actors, the setting and and era- I’m so excited! High expectations!
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8 jerrykuvira
January 28, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Okay...calm down...calm down.
Those helming writing and direction blow my mind. And a setting in the 50's...the aesthetics are to be anticipated.
Confession...I initially read the article heading as IU and Lee Jong-suk even though I was clearly seeing IU and Park Bo-gum.
It's glad to have IU back. It's been...4-5 years...?
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 28, 2023 at 2:10 PM
I keep forgetting 2019 was 4 years ago now... ಠ_ಠ
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
January 28, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Anyway her last drama was 3.5 years ago 😅
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Linarrick
January 28, 2023 at 9:36 PM
LOL reading it as Lee Jong-suk does make sense for a certain reason 😉
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9 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
January 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Oh my! Years ago, I was actually disappointed that IU couldn’t return for S2 of Hyori’s B&B bcs then I wouldn’t see an interaction between her and Bogum!
But alas, dramaland works in mysterious ways, we got a show! Set in a different timeline as well!
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10 missjb
January 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM
IU with Kim Won Suk PD again. Awsome!
Since I'm not interested watching camelia, I hope the writing will be good in this one. at least want a decent writing.
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11 OldLawyer
January 28, 2023 at 6:05 PM
So what is there not to like about this one? It is definitely going on my upcoming shows to watch.
As a big IU fan (and my wife is an even bigger fan) I do actually worry about her health: If she keeps working this hard, she might end up totally collapsing.
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12 Linarrick
January 28, 2023 at 9:29 PM
@Reply1988 I feel like you manifested this casting from the [Drama Chat] Name your dream drama pairing
Will you be watching?
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
January 28, 2023 at 9:36 PM
Thank you 🥰 I was desperately trying to find that post because I couldn’t remember if it was something I made up first or I already knew about the promo for this drama. I was sure my wish came first but my memory at my age…🤣. I will definitely be watching it even if it turns out to have genre elements outside of my comfort zone. I am hopeful that Bogummy will do a good job and people will see that he is not just a pretty face as up against IU he will have to work to hold his own.
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Linarrick
January 28, 2023 at 9:44 PM
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Linarrick
January 28, 2023 at 9:47 PM
I heard news about IU reuniting with My Mister director but nothing about Bo-gum. So yes props to you, you gave us all a dream pairing that none of us thought was possible haha
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13 A. McG.
January 28, 2023 at 10:13 PM
I'm looking forward for this show. Not a big fan of both leads (unpopular thought), but because it will be helmed by the director that helmed Signal, My Mister, and Misaeng; and penned by the writer who wrote When the Camellia Blooms. These shows are in my top 10 list.
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14 MikeyD signed up
January 28, 2023 at 10:44 PM
IU's last role was a killer baby-abandoning prostitute and that wasn't even her darkest role to date. Got back and watch the first episode (but ONLY the first episode) of the 2013 series 'Bel Ami' (Pretty Man) to see a charming wacky IU character. I hope she's allowed to do more than just glower and suffer in this series.
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osmanthustea
January 29, 2023 at 12:13 AM
ooh i'm so glad someone else remembers IU in that Bel Ami role! I hated the show (or rather, everything about the male lead) but I really loved how IU embraced the eccentricities of her character.
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15 Firewife5
January 29, 2023 at 6:26 AM
This just vaulted to the top of my TBW list. I think IU and Park Bo-gum give off a similar vibe, so I’m anticipating the chemistry to be strong and sweet between these two. The PD and the writer are solid, so it feels like it can’t miss *knocks on wood*
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