Making a splash with Disturbance in Her Barroom
by javabeans
It’s been a while since I’ve seen Lee Jung-jae in a comic role — much of his recent stuff (Typhoon, Air City) has him playing strong, in-command characters — so it’s welcome to see him embracing his goofball side in Disturbance in Her Barroom.
The cast gathered on November 6 for the production press conference, with stars Lee Jung-jae and Kim Ok-bin at the focus of the event.
The movie is a comic action fusion sageuk, and Lee’s character is described as a Joseon-era fighter — a goofy hero who goes up against the rich and powerful. It sounds a bit like a larger-scale Hong Gil Dong, except more farcical and with higher production values.
The following isn’t an official trailer, but is billed as a “character introduction”:
Above, the cast takes questions at the press conference: Lee Jung-jae, Kim Ok-bin (Thirst), Kim Seok-hoon (Magang Hotel), Lee Won-jong (Gourmet), and director Yeo Kyun-dong (Silk Shoes).
In Disturbance in Her Barroom, Lee Jung-jae plays “Joseon’s greatest hero” (who happens to have escaped the history books) who leads a nationwide rebellion. Kim Ok-bin plays a gisaeng in her first sageuk role, and explained that she’d put a lot of time into studying for the role — musical instruments, classical dance — to pull off her character.
The movie opens in theaters on December 4.
With all the fusion sageuks out recently, the concept of this movie doesn’t appear to be particularly novel, but looking at the stills, I do like the director’s interesting cinematic choices — the extreme angles, the gorgeous but exaggerated background landcapes. I particularly dig the pop-art aesthetic of the posters.
Via Asia Economy
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1 Kou
November 5, 2008 at 8:41 PM
I love Kim Okbin. It's cool that she gets to be the leading lady here. She's got so much talent but is a surprisingly low-key actress. I'll be sure to watch it.
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2 belleza
November 5, 2008 at 9:07 PM
This is madness!! (and a little bit like a sageuk that Stephen Chow might do.)
Lee Jung Jae looks amazing.
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3 ar
November 5, 2008 at 9:19 PM
^agree with belleza. I was totally thinking Stephen Chow. It seems like fusion sageuks are gaining more attention in korea- in a year or 2, we will have a korean equivalent of something as nutty as shaolin soccer, flirting scholar, kung fu hustle, etc.
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4 pabo ceo reom
November 5, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Kim Ok Bin? Hmm...........................
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5 ripgal
November 5, 2008 at 9:47 PM
COOL ~~~ I love Lee Jung Jae! <333
I think he pulls off exaggerated comedy really well.. he's got a pretty funny-looking face IMO..hehehe..
Can't wait for the movie to come out!
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6 belleza
November 6, 2008 at 12:27 AM
"we will have a korean equivalent of something as nutty as shaolin soccer, flirting scholar, kung fu hustle, etc."
I'm totally looking forward to the Korean equivalent of the Tsui Hark fantasy drama. It'll be godawful cheesy and it'll have godawful techno. But it'll be crazy fun to watch while drunk. :D
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7 Skangrrl
November 6, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Somehow the cinematography and landscape (from the stills) reminds me of 300.
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8 mimi
November 6, 2008 at 12:40 AM
finally this movie released!!, it's been a year of production
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9 saryKIM
November 6, 2008 at 1:15 AM
It's my first time hearing about this movie. Why didn't I know about it before?
But wow, I agree, I like the stills. It looks like the scenes were executed in a way that helps bring out the fusion, comical aspect of the movie while still looking beautiful to look at. Wahh I want to watch this movie now. Loving the cast, too!
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10 blueice
November 6, 2008 at 6:50 AM
i can't wait to see this movie cause of Kim Seok Heon of Secret Lovers, Tomato, Tube etc. it looks like an interesting movie & yes i love the still pictures already! i also love Kim Ok Bin since Hello God! More power to the production & casting!
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11 nozomi
November 6, 2008 at 7:31 AM
this looks fun... :)
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12 robbo4
November 6, 2008 at 7:40 AM
It's nice to see Miss Kim getting some exposure. She's looking as lovely as ever...that reminds me, I've still yet to finish watching the last three episodes of Hello God...
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13 lexi
November 6, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Kim Suk Hoon looks great! i want to see this b/c of him.
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14 Sa
November 6, 2008 at 12:03 PM
i love Kim Ok Bin, she is so lovely and a talented actress. So happy to see her in some new projects. thanks.
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