Promo photos for Personal Taste
by javabeans
Promo pics are out for Personal Taste! I’ll freely admit that this is the upcoming drama that has grabbed my interest the most, partly due to its giggly-funny premise, partly due to its fab lead actors, and partly because I’m currently reading the novel. (Never fear, when I’m done I’ll write up a general review. I’m about halfway through now, and I’ll say that as a literary work it’s probably (at best) at the level of a breezy internet novel — but as fodder for kdrama fare, there’s some primo comedy stuff in there.)
These stills were taken at the MBC drama’s first poster shoots on February 18 at a studio at the MBC Dream Center. The drama premieres March 31.
I am pretty sure the drama is going to depart in a few key ways from the novel, but the basic gist is the same. In the novel, the hero (Lee Min-ho) is older than the heroine (Sohn Ye-jin), but it remains to be seen whether the drama will tailor their ages to reflect the actors’ real ages more closely. (Lee Min-ho is 22, while Sohn Ye-jin recently turned 28.) Sohn plays a woman, Kae-in, who meets Jin-ho just when she’s suffered at the hands of two douchebags and wistfully thinks that things would be better off with a gay best friend. Thanks to some fortuitous timing, she happens upon Jin-ho at just this time, and through a misunderstanding (which is mostly Jin-ho’s fault), she believes that he’s gay. Taking this as a happy coincidence, she welcomes him as her new roommate, and Jin-ho finds himself tangled up in a misconception of his own making. Shenanigans ensue!
Via Star News
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Tags: Lee Min-ho, Personal Taste, Sohn Ye-jin
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51 michi
February 24, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Oh! So excited already! :D
This looks like a fun watch!
Who's doing the subs?
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52 mayadee
February 24, 2010 at 8:01 AM
@48 you should see their interactions on those videos of their photoshoot on YT. I think they've already had the chemistry. They seem very comfortable towards each other.
As for the drama, see... told you so... Personal Taste is slightly more interesting than Cinderella's Sister, well maybe it's just for the start who knows about the latter though. Even if I'm gonna watch both dramas, but this one will probably be my priority. Because I just love the two cast, LMH & SYJ = fabulous.
can't wait for March 31st!
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53 nom_kitteh
February 24, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Okay, this has not been said yet in this thread, so I will say it: I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS! I AM SO EXCITED!
:-)
:-D
/fireworks emoticon
/bunnies with top hats dancing on purple clouds emoticon
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54 Sugarnatural
February 24, 2010 at 8:31 AM
How funny is it that the first and last pix are essentially the same, but in the last one, he seems to be naked at the torso? LOL. Salacious much?
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55 aX
February 24, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Maybe Lee Min Ho is intimidated by Son Ye Jin's presense that he seemed more awkward than I've ever seen him. I don't blame him either! hahah To be anywhere near a fabulous actress like Son Ye Jin, I'm not surprised. She tried to keep the mood light and I am still at awe at her professionalism... she's also very photogenic. Wow, I just have nothing but great things to say about Son Ye Jin and thanks to her, I am anticipating this Kdrama.
At the same time, I am also anticipating CINDERELLA SISTER. I adore Moon Geun Young as well and it's too bad that it'll be more melodramatic than I thought.
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56 estelle
February 24, 2010 at 9:30 AM
These pictures are getting me SO excited! Yippee~ :D
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57 selva
February 24, 2010 at 9:42 AM
OMG TOO ADORABLE!!!!
They look great together :D
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58 Annie
February 24, 2010 at 10:06 AM
cant wait for it. i want it now
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59 caryatid
February 24, 2010 at 10:27 AM
min-ho doesn't appear to be gay to me from the pics but we'll see when the drama airs... and love SYJ face on the 2nd pic!!! the girl is just adorable!!! can't wait for this one!!!^_^ i'm uber excited for this one but still looking forward to Cinderella Sister as well.
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60 Samaya
February 24, 2010 at 10:33 AM
I am so excited about this drama!
Is the novel available in English? Appreciate it if you'd let me know JB.
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61 HT
February 24, 2010 at 10:42 AM
I can definitely see the chemistry between them already! SO EXCITED!
Dramabeans, please tell us where to get that novel in English, if there is one. That is.
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62 Aimee
February 24, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Lee Min Ho looks uneasy and unconfortable in these photos.Can be the age difference? Wish it is Han Hyo Joo or Yoon Eun Hye instead. Always see SYJ in a dramatic role and don't know if she can pull an ajumma comedy role. Anyway, I'll give it a shot but still think that Cinderella Sister will be a better drama and should win the ratings war. Hopefully it will be as entertaining as Smile You and Stars Falling From the Sky. Good Luck LMH and hope you picked the right project after BBF's success.
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63 Carinne
February 24, 2010 at 11:18 AM
love her + love him = love them together in this new series... more awkwardness is key to a great love story... oh my, I think more gays out there will fall for LMH for sure; good for him because people know a celebrity is great when you have a circle of gay fan base.
I hope to see a really flamboyant LMH in character.
Good luck to this entire production!
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64 yelibean
February 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM
I'm very excited for this, Cinderella's Sister, and Oh My Lady...
can't wait!! XD
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65 Sere
February 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM
definitely watching this and Cinderella's sister. Not sure about Oh My Lady. Anyhow, I must not have any expectations or get all hyped up about any of them: whenever i do, I'm always disappointed.
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66 Grace
February 24, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Honestly, I love Lee Min Ho, but I dont knowwhy, maybe because of the role or what, he looks little gay in these photos, kkkkk
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67 grace, the one from Jersey, USA
February 24, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Dear javabeans ~
I've sincerely appreciated the fact that you allow so many people
to write whatever they want to, here on your Dramabeans.com space.
I've printed, and read, all twelve gazillion words from this site, of your
re-caps, comments and fan's 'Rant and/or Rave' for "Boys Before Flowers."
Every possible opinion from one end of the spectrum to another is there.
But is there any way that you could put some kind of cyber-block in place,
for certain ~ key words ~ that the fans might MISTAKENLY use in their review
of 'Personal Taste?' :0
Such as:
* Japanese version
* Taiwanese version
* Permed hair
* Straight hair
* Kim Bum is hawt
* Yo, yo, mah bro
* All ~ Most ~ Par ~ A ~ Dice
* And a few more.........too numerous to mention. (We know what they are.)
I'm really looking forward to........THIS SERIES. :)
I hope that the end results for 'Personal Taste' will live up to what the
creators, writers, actors, technical staff, crew, and fans all hope it will be.
Funny and fantastic.
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68 Arivle
February 24, 2010 at 12:37 PM
LMHHHHHHHHHHHH UR BACKKKKKKKKKKK IS GREAT TO SEE U!!!!..
THIS DRAMA IS A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........I HOPE THE DRAMA BECOMES A HIT!!!!!.....THEY BOTH LOOK GREAT>>>>>>>>>>>> MAN WHAT I WOULD GIVE TO BE IN BED WITH LEE MINHOT..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............*****DACING LIKE CRAZY******..............
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69 grace, the one from Jersey, USA
February 24, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Hello "Grace,"
I'm the other one........................
~ grace, the one from Jersey, USA (:
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70 elishaloves
February 24, 2010 at 1:14 PM
ohmygoodness! i so cant wait! sounds so exciting! minho looks really handsome in this haircut :)
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71 yaya
February 24, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Aw I'm looking forward to this! There was an Indian film, 'Dostana' with a similar plotline, except there were two men who pretended to be gay lovers in order to keep the apartment. It was hilarious at times, especially as they both vie for the affections of the female lead. :)
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72 xiaoSxin
February 24, 2010 at 1:42 PM
I am torn!!!! I WANT TO WATCH BOTH PERSONAL TASTE AND CINDERELLA'S SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omona!!! What should I do??????? I want both of them to bring killer ratings!!!! Oh god.. the dilemma of a kdrama addict!
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73 Endroine
February 24, 2010 at 2:15 PM
omgomg i so cant wait XD lee min ho looks cute in this =D
still have to wait a month >.>
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74 sumee
February 24, 2010 at 2:22 PM
OMH..Lee min Ho ..Excitement ^^ Blush Blush
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75 okitokki
February 24, 2010 at 2:34 PM
i'm not a fan of lee min ho (i couldnt finish BOF, and i dont dislike him or anything, i'm pretty much just indifferent to him since i havent seen him in anything that made me go, oooomg i love this guy.) but this drama looks like it'll be a light, enjoyable rom-com, which i'm not opposed to(: heres hoping it doesnt suck !
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76 Kay
February 24, 2010 at 3:55 PM
@yaya - yes reminds me very much of Dostana
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77 meenuby
February 24, 2010 at 3:59 PM
It does look like they're trying too hard to make SYJ look younger...but watevs, I'm still looking forward to it!
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78 sachi4jay
February 24, 2010 at 4:00 PM
I CANT WAIT!!!!! I hope both this and Cinderella's sister wont affect my exams too badly. i cannot wait!! woop woop!!!! Lee Min Ho = daebak!!!!
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79 namja
February 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM
WOWWWWW....it so excited........i love borh of them......keep it up.....LMH & SYJ
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80 prettygirl
February 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM
I'm BOF fan but I will watch this drama because of LMH. He's really an excellent actor for his age. Finally, he got a BIG break from BOF and if I remember reading somewhere that he was #3 on top highly paid drama actor. No offense to SYJ . She looks like Junpyo noona in BOF and obvious that she looks a lot older that LMH. But again, I think this drama will be a big hit this year!!!! LMH you're too handsome to be gay.LOL!! I'm for LHM/GHS as real couple!keke....
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81 Mavic
February 24, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Hi Javabeans,
May I know the title of the novel this korean series is based?
I would love to read it first before I watch the series.
Thanks a lot. I really love your blog.
Aja!
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82 Sharon
February 24, 2010 at 5:31 PM
I also look forward to this drama, expecting the chemicals between LMH and SYJ.
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83 srndpty
February 24, 2010 at 5:32 PM
I will definitely watch this, mostly because I am a fan of both the main leads, though the story is a bit of a cliche but who cares, as long as you're happy watching it, what the heck, besides, the drama no matter how the story goes, also depend on the actors portrayal of the role.. Hoping this would turn out to be fun.
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84 armie
February 24, 2010 at 6:20 PM
where could i read the novel? please tel me javabeans! :D can't wait to watch..
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85 m
February 24, 2010 at 6:34 PM
this looks like it'll be a lot of fun - can't wait for it to start!
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86 natureii
February 24, 2010 at 6:43 PM
they look cute together haahaahhaah
jb where can I read-find the novel?
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87 nycgrl
February 24, 2010 at 7:25 PM
@prettygirl
"LMH you’re too handsome to be gay.LOL"
Have you ever seen gay men?! Come over to NYC and hang out in Chelsea and you'll see the finest specimens ever created by god or by a woman.
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88 wHOOSH
February 24, 2010 at 7:59 PM
OMG!!!! I'm SO WATCHING THIS DRAMA. EVEN IF IT'S HORRIFIC. which, of course, it couldn't be. not w/ lee minho, nope. i hope ._. *knocks on wood*
CAN'T WAIT!!! THANKS FOR THE POST! THE PICS ARE ADORABLE!!! AYEEEEEEEE!!!
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89 bjharm
February 24, 2010 at 8:01 PM
I have no worries over the age really, though at times it doesn't work and is a distraction when watching a drama. I can think of one Taiwanese one where a 30 year old woman plays a school student..just could not get past it to enjoy the show. Lee Min-ho looks older that he is anyway, the girl well yes she not what I would call that young looking, and its to be seen if she try to over compensate with silly expressions. Not that that is always a bad thing it this is a giggly silly drama, it could indeed work very well.
Ow yes the second picture..Jang Nara did a photo shoot with the same look including ponytails and game controls..I guess its just considered a cute young look, some she could do standing in her head.
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90 ginnie
February 24, 2010 at 8:06 PM
I look forward to this!!! The pictures look fun and pretty. Is the novel in Korean?
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91 Javabeans
February 24, 2010 at 8:12 PM
The novel is in Korean. No English translation. You can buy it where Korean books are sold, or perhaps online, under the same title as the drama, 개인의 취향.
Sohn Ye-jin's character is her age, so unless they change it for the drama, I don't think she's supposed to be acting like a young girl.
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92 Helen
February 24, 2010 at 8:35 PM
i wanna see this...can't wait!!
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93 pabo ceo reom
February 24, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Woohoo...anticipation!
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94 moonriver
February 24, 2010 at 10:42 PM
SYJ looks like Lee Dae Hee when she smiles...Lee Min-ho is a good actor and has a charisma, he will definitely carry SYJ in this Romantic Comedy series...
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95 Jakarta Girl
February 24, 2010 at 11:04 PM
CAN'T WAIT,,,,,
*huge Sigh*
I am still hav to Wait for your recap of these series though!!!!!
Thanks for sharing those freakin' cute pics, jaVabeaNs!!!
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96 zedy confesor
February 25, 2010 at 12:35 AM
I'm still for lee min ho and goo hye sun. I love to see the together.
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97 Brendel
February 25, 2010 at 12:38 AM
OMG, OMG..the pics are so cute! Can't wait! Both actors look so endearing.
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98 giddygirl108
February 25, 2010 at 11:45 AM
LOL...the pictures are HILARIOUS. I really like the one of her playing video games with Lee Min-ho hehehehehe.
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99 Yoori
February 27, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Waw they are so cute <3
I just want to ask if their is any copy of the novel in English ?
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100 Krystal
March 5, 2010 at 2:22 AM
I love Lee Min Ho. He's such a great actor.
Just look at the way he's already in character in these photos.
I just can't wait for this drama :D
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