Kim Jae-joong tackles life anew with a Bad Memory Eraser
by solstices
Kim Jae-joong, Jin Se-yeon, Lee Jong-won, Yang Hye-ji
If you had the opportunity to negate every regret and undo every embarrassing blunder that keeps you up kicking your blankets all night, would you take that second chance? In MBN’s upcoming romantic comedy Bad Memory Eraser, a washed-up athlete past his prime encounters a mystical eraser that allows him to wipe his slate clean and start over.
Kim Jae-joong (Manhole) stars as Lee Gun, a former tennis ace once lauded for his exceptional aptitude. Alas, his promising career was abruptly truncated by a devastating injury, leaving him to languish in the remnants of a shattered dream. Unable to extricate himself from his despair, Gun sank further into an endless rumination upon his untapped potential. As his self-esteem plummeted and his motivation dwindled, Gun found himself utterly at a loss — up until the day he discovers the titular eraser.
Scrubbing the torment of his painful memories away, Gun emerges as if reborn. No longer haunted by the shackles of his past, Gun’s confidence soars to unforeseen heights, effectively turning his life around. Along the way, he meets the psychiatrist Kyung Joo-yeon — played by Jin Se-yeon (Born Again) — who quickly becomes his first love. Or rather, his “fabricated first love,” since he does have a hefty dose of amnesia.
On that note, Joo-yeon works at a brain research center, which suggests she may take a keener interest in Gun once she learns of his extraordinary circumstances. In fact, the two may be more alike than they think. Harboring the wounds of her past, Joo-yeon struggles with expressing herself, earning her the moniker of “ice princess” for her aloof demeanor and perfectionistic tendencies. Perhaps, through her connection with Gun, she may grow more forthright with her emotions.
As for our supporting characters, we have the rising star Lee Jong-won (Knight Flower) in the role of Lee Shin, Gun’s younger brother. It seems that athletic talent flows in the Lee family veins, because Shin is the top-ranked tennis player worldwide. With his affable disposition and fervent passion, Shin has gained no small amount of admiration, but beneath his lovable persona lies deeply-concealed scars. By his side, the endearing Jeon Sae-yan — played by Yang Hye-ji (Wonderful World) — accompanies him around the world as his interpreter. Can her positivity heal Shin’s battered heart? And will Shin recognize the impetus behind his brother’s transformation?
Helmed by PD Yoon Ji-hoon, PD Kim Na-young, and scriptwriter Jung Eun-young, with Kim Nam-pyo and Kim Sang-heon overseeing production, Bad Memory Eraser is slated for an August 2 premiere.
Via Newsis
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1 Lord Cobol (Kdramas, like water, flow downhill)
June 28, 2024 at 12:35 PM
The irony of giving a character a way to erase past mistakes, and he was in Manhole :)
(and hasn't been in much else since)
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2 Gikata
June 28, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Dang, is this how casting match made in hell looks like?
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Kafiyah Bello
June 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
I'm glad you said it, LMAO, pass.
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Gikata
June 29, 2024 at 5:26 AM
I love JJ as an idol, but he's below average of an actor and when paired up with someone equally weak or worse (which is far too big of a compliment for JSY, honestly) tends to sink even more... This is a giant disaster in making.
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Kafiyah Bello
June 29, 2024 at 5:36 AM
100%
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kiara
June 28, 2024 at 8:26 PM
AIGoo, isthisajokedramaland?
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Jihyo88
June 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Jaejoong is good at acting though ? I watched him in Spy, Triangle and Dr Jin he was great in all of them
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3 Kurama
June 28, 2024 at 1:28 PM
How Lee Jon-Won ended in this drama?
I'm happy Jaejoong can be free from SM now but as an actor, he can't choose good dramas.... And Jin Se-Yeon never was a good actress in the first place.
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4 Unaspirated
June 28, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Sometimes I think I’m getting more familiar with the landscape of Korean actors, but then a drama like this comes along. I’ve only ever heard of/recognize one of these people! Am I not paying attention or have they popped out from obscurity recently?
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Isa is always time travelling
June 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
I have never watched the ML before 😅
I know the FL but I have not seen any of her dramas yet.
Of course I know and really like Lee Jong-won (My unfamiliar family, Hospital Playlist, Knight Flower...).
And I watched the SFL in Sweet Home 2 and When the weather is fine.
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oyen
June 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM
he is 20 years active as idol this 2024, as an actor this year he has a horror movie called "Shrine" after 7 years hiatus. he rarely get chance on mainstream Korean tv variety show but really active in tv Japan
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mindy
June 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Jaejoong faced so many years of being blacklisted thanks to SM, and I’m very happy for him that he finally seems to be getting more work again in Korea. Good for him! Screw Lee Soo-man!
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panshel
June 28, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I'm assuming the one you recognize is Lee Jong-won? Have you never seen Yang Hye-ji as she's been in semipopular dramas on Dramabeans (When the Weather Is Fine/ I'll Find You on a Beautiful Day, Nevertheless, Revenant)?
Kim Jae-joong has popped out from obscurity recently, while Jin Se-yeon needs to stay in obscurity.
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Unaspirated
June 28, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Yes, Lee Jong-won I know (although I actually haven’t watched any of his dramas, I don’t think), but there are so many that I haven’t gotten to yet - including apparently almost everything Yang Hye-ji has been in. 😅 Now that you say it though, I can picture her in Revenant!
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kiara
June 28, 2024 at 8:32 PM
They both need to stay in obscurity. Give the new talents a chance.
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Minnie🫘👩🏻🚀Pioneer and Teacher 👩🏻🏫🌱🏹
June 28, 2024 at 4:18 PM
You are not alone at all.
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nerdy
June 29, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Popped out from obscurity. I have heard of this drama like 2-3 years ago. I am surprised the plans for it are still in motion.
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5 bong-soo
June 28, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Much as I would love to follow Lee Jong-won to his next project after his wonderful performance in MBC’s KNIGHT FLOWER (Viki US) this project (MBN’s BAD MEMORY ERASER which I gather has been in the can for awhile) and his upcoming ENA drama DRUNKEN ROMANCE will probably be passes. Meanwhile his terrific 2019 sports mini-series OUR BASEBALL (playlisted free on Youtube) will have to be my post KF Lee Jong-won fix.
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Isa is always time travelling
June 28, 2024 at 11:23 PM
I have to watch Our Baseball soon. Mini-series and Drama Specials are perfect for watching between other longer shows. Or when you have been watching the same show day after day for a long time (ex: me binge-watching Joy of Life 1 and 2 for weeks) and you need to stop for a little while and watch something completely different.
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6 redfox
June 29, 2024 at 12:06 AM
I don´t mind Jae Joong but I think he has better chemistry with men. get him back together with Ji Sung.
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ys
June 29, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Protect the Boss! I loved that show so much. I still remember the scene where Jajoong tried to sneak a sip of alcohol and the whole table scolded him.
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SimbiAni @ MDL
July 9, 2024 at 12:08 AM
PtB was one of my first "10/10s" & JiSung/JJ's chemistry was just amazing, the whole OT4 just worked 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoceq8iEOYo
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Midnight
July 9, 2024 at 12:19 AM
PtB was in my top ten for years!! I love it so much! That link brought back so many memories!
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7 oosiee
June 29, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Dang! Not a single positive thing about JSY in the comments...tbh I too have none 😆..now I just feel bad for her! 😅
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Gikata
June 29, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Don't. All these poor oppas she greatly wronged by costarring with them and also poor us who have to suffer through her "acting" deserve more pity. Girlie is pretty AND rich, can't she find another, less offensive to society hobby for herself?
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oosiee
July 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM
😂😂 That's Savage!! Fortunately, I haven't had the bad luck of watching any of her shows. I've only caught some clips on the tube and even then I was repulsed. Hence been dodging her programs left and right.😆
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Gikata
July 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM
She's the most digestible (still pretty bad) in THE GRAND PRINCE with Yoo Shi Yoon, so if you're interested to give her a chance for lulz, that's your best bet.
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8 jillian
June 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Okay... Jae Joong is back in dramaland. Is that a good thing?
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9 Miky
June 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Is this Manhole's illegitimate child or what!!!What is Lee Jong-won doing here after Knight Flower...
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panshel
June 29, 2024 at 3:45 PM
He filmed this drama before Knight Flower.
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Miky
June 30, 2024 at 9:12 AM
I imagined as i knew info about this one a long time ago but can't help remember it afer Knight Flower LOL
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10 🌸 Seeker 🌸
June 29, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Gosh somebody needs to use that titular eraser on the drama. How was this ever a good idea!? 🙄
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11 JuDa
June 30, 2024 at 4:54 AM
wtf LJW accepted this?..and KJJ as a male lead..?eww ..this drama is bound for a failure..the casting director is a joke!
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