Im Joo-hwan joins What’s Up
by javabeans
The main cast now looks complete for What’s Up with the addition of Tamra the Island‘s aristocratic Park Kyu, aka actor Im Joo-hwan, which was previously rumored and is now official.
This means we may expect to see Im show off some singing skills as he takes on the role of a student in a university musical department: the rest of the main cast are Big Bang’s Daesung, Hon‘s possessed girl Im Joo-eun, former child actress Jeon Hye-jin, Kim Min-hee’s model boyfriend Lee Hyuk-soo in his acting debut, and musical actor Jo Jung-seok.
Writer Song Ji-nah confirmed the news, and also mentioned that an offer had gone out to musical actor Jung Sung-hwa (Spring Awakening), a rising star in the musical world, whose casting is not yet final. The producers are also holding open auditions for other roles, which has attracted a surge of applicants. What’s Up is being touted as a (sorta) sequel to Song’s KAIST, which ten years ago served as a launching pad for new actors which included Chae Rim, Ji Sung, Lee Min-woo, Lee Eun-joo, Lee Na-young, Kim Min-jung, and Kang Sung-yeon. Expectations are high that this drama will do the same for its young cast.
The drama will begin filming in March.
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1 langdon813
January 17, 2010 at 11:25 AM
TEAM PARK KYU!!!
Whatever else Im Joo-hwan does, he's always going to be our beloved Park Kyu. Can't wait to seem him in something new, though! Thanks JB!
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2 djeedjes
January 17, 2010 at 11:26 AM
definitely interesting casts.
ahhh, so many interesting dramas this year! Should I buy another external harddisk? Sigh.
Btw, imagining Im Jo Hwan sings already makes me excited!!!
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3 ALYN
January 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM
I'll follow him to whatever drama he goes. I completely fell for his acting in Tamra. So talented. Can't wait to see what he delivers in What's up!
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4 saramohan
January 17, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I'm really tempted to watch this. I can't help but think of Fame though.
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5 hjkomo
January 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM
WOOHOO!!!! :D
Team Im2 is now officially open and ready for business. ;)
Members of Team Park Kyu are automatically enrolled in membership in Team Im2. :D
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6 luraaa
January 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Interesting. And they're still open for casting for other characters? Song Ji Nah, why not cast Kim Jun? He was rarely seen in Boys before Flowers but he sure caught everyone's eyes as Prince Song. He already sings, raps and dances, so he's got those covered. He needs to show off his acting chops and charisma more in other series.
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7 Artemis
January 17, 2010 at 12:37 PM
That is awesome. Great casting!!!
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8 ockoala
January 17, 2010 at 1:29 PM
I'm here and ready to cheer Park Kyu on his next big break!
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9 A.
January 17, 2010 at 2:25 PM
I was just waiting for this news, and YES it came true, which means this drama is automatically making itself to the top of my list of dramas to watch.
TEAM PARK KYU!!!
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10 Penn
January 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM
2010 is going to be a great drama year!!! Team Park Kyu!!!
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11 E
January 17, 2010 at 4:10 PM
This seems like a great way to find some new talent! I'm actually hoping a new actor called Baek Jong Min can make it....even tho I don't know if he's auditioned or being considered. I saw him on Star Golden Bell last night and he could really carry a tune...he's also currently acting in Creating Destiny and he's cute!
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12 simplesim
January 17, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Team Im2! :-D
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13 meenuby
January 17, 2010 at 4:45 PM
He totally looks like Kim Bum's older brother...
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14 Jini
January 17, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Korean fans are always talking about kaist... it'll be a big break for him. go im joo hwan :D
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15 GrayziLay
January 17, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Waaa!!! It's final.. Im Joo Hwan casted in "What's Up".. Haha.. This is such a good thing.. Great projects for a great actor.. Looks like 2010's really going to be Joo Hwan oppa's year.. Team Park Kyu!!! Hwaiting!!! ^_^
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16 nabi
January 17, 2010 at 10:23 PM
TEAM PARK KYU!!!
Grrr.. can't wait till July.. hope the drama airs sooner.. I want to see IJH in another drama ASAP!!!
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17
January 18, 2010 at 12:42 AM
TEAM PARK KYU...or TEAM IM2
Hi @hjkomo ....your Cal sis
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18 Bee
January 18, 2010 at 1:55 AM
Finally!!!!! IJH has a new drama cant wait! You make my heart melt <3<3<3<3<3
TEAM PARK KYU!!!! FIGHTING!!!
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19 ry :]
January 18, 2010 at 10:09 AM
lol ! i think he looks more like jang geun seok, no?
hehe couldnt help but notice the resemblance..
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20 pabo ceo reom
January 19, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Nice up and coming cast for sure. Song Ji-nah is always a name to raise expectations.
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21 Ja88de
August 10, 2010 at 2:54 AM
If you love Im Joo-Hwan, aka. Park Kyu, please vote for him at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2010 Vote Event.
Voting ends 26/08/2010.
You can submit one vote each day till 26/08/2010.
http://kr.news.yahoo.com/event/sda2010/en_vote_actor.html
Hurry up, and please spread the words!
Thanks!
Jade
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