@javabeans:

That actually would be very interesting to watch. LMAO. If Kim Sun Ah was actually in the drama, I might be interested. I think she's a great actor.. although I'm not sure her acting skills are the ones right for this kind of a drama.

But heck Ha Ji Won or Kim Sun Ah, I'll be interested. :) I'm just hoping they won't use someone who can't act at all..

I can see both KSA and HJW for the role. But I'm leaning more towards HJW.. just because I've seen her kick so much a*s in Duelist, she's totally my perfect pick.

Hopefully Athena will have a solid script. It's really the only thing that bothers me right now.

and @50: why are you calling 10 goso rude and ignorant? He/she thanked javabeans for the correction and asked her another question about some other pronunciation becaus he/she wanted to be sure about something else. In no way was goso rude or ignorant. Mistaken and maybe needs to learn Korean pronunciation, but you're taking a rather far step by calling some person rude and ignorant. I'd like to call you that for being all stuck-up about the fact that goso didn't know about the pronunciation of Lee Da Hae.

Hmmmm...very interesting. I've noting against HJW, but when I saw her CF shoot with the group including JWS, she was dwarfed by him. Oh well, she can be second lead.
I want to see KSA as a double agent.

If it's true that HJW can't join the cast in Athena, we will have a limited candidate choice for a lead female since they (the candidates) have to be a top & solid actress. Jeon Ji Hyun has a slim chance cause she have to shoot for her Chinese movie (besides apparently she's not so keen into drama right now), Son Ye Jin : I don't think she want to jump to a new production right away after finishing personal taste, Song Hye Kyo is too delicate to portray a spy agent, Kim Hye Soo is too old for action scene, Lee Da Hae isn't so popular right now after she's been critized in Chuno, not a good choice. Yoon Eun Hye has never been in an action drama/movie before but she has a potential (by looking at her early scene of MFL where she had to tackel the man she have to marry off, or when she's fighting with YSH character in kendo outfit) & besides like someone said YEH has star power. Ha Ji Min is too short & can't be considered as a top actress yet. And lastly Kim Sun Ah. I think she's a perfect candidate for this role since she has an appropriate height, good acting skill & has been in an action movie/drama before. But isn't she eyeing a movie project right now ?

it would be so cool if she takes the role.
I want to see her in a drama again.

@54 ernie

Obviously, you did not catch the sarcastic tone of goso's post. When goso wrote: "That was so important.", his/her intent was to be rude and s/he succeeded in showing his/her ignorance.

Man, it ain't worth it if ain't Ha Ji Won.
KSA is great, but she's errr... pardon me If I offense anyone in here, she's too old for this kind of role (?) I do love her though, but I'd like to see fresh and fierce image just like KSY in IRIS. And HJW is definitely the best choice for the role. Dunno though...
But I'm okay as well, JWS and CSW are two great choices!

I really hope KSA will be part of it. Especially now that she's been sporting the bad girl image in recent released pictures.

AB - Mar 20, 2010 at 8:10 am

Have you seen her lately, she looked much younger and sexier and beautiful as always. I think age is not the question for this role, it`s how the chosen lead actress will give justice to the role.

@58 AB

Isn't that a bit of a double-standard? I mean both CSW and JWS are older than KSA... :|

Son Ye Jin would be perfect. She had great chemistry with JWS in "A Moment to Remember" and being the talented actress that she is, I'm sure she'd blend with CSW on-screen too. With her previous "Open City" role, I'm sure she can do villainous too.

If it's HJW, I'm signed. Though JWS is more than enough reasons to watch. :D I mean, have you seen him in Good, Bad, Weird? That man is oozing charisma. When I see him flip his rifle...hot. HEHE.

HJW shouldn't be dwarfed by JWS. She's quite tall herself. No?

KSA also works because she's just absolutely awesome in the flick with Gong Yoo. She's On Duty.

I really hope that no one from idol groups will join this as lead. PLEASE. DON'T. RUIN IT. I love em idol groups and all, but this is not appropriate.

Actually, can we have MGY? hehe. I mean, she's playing a bad girl in Cinderella Sister and all right. But she will look too young next to the two guys. :S

...after thinking thru, there's seriously no better contender for this drama than HJW and KSA. Please sign either. pretty please....

It's looking slim Ha Ji-won will do it...SAD CUZ I LUBBB HER lol.

No preference for Kim Sun-ah but it would be awesome to see the City Hallers cry (I'm eeeeeeeeeeeeevil!) haha

@birdscout: I don't feel as if there was any sarcasm or rudeness in there.

If you really want to argue it your way, then why would goso ask a question about pronunciation right after acting sarcastic and rude about some other pronunciation? Does that really make sense to you? There wasn't a sarcastic tone, and javabeans answered the question quite well for goso.

LET LEE DA HAE,, LLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE DDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAA HHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEE.....

Please don't call people rude and ignorant. We don't want to be like those Korean netizens.

@66 ernie

What's your take on goso's statement: "That was so important" ?

@66 ernie

My take on that statement is that goso was trying to belittle the annoyance javabeans feels whenever she sees this common spelling error. Goso then asks another question in a scornful manner.

Wow..I miss Ha Ji won! I would love to see her in this drama.

I really hope Kim Suna would play the lead role in IRIS2, let pray harder, 100000 times supported Kim Suna.

If not for jastinel, I would have missed this brilliant exchange. Thank you, jastinel, for the link.

@ samsooki

You have won me over with your recaps of City Hall. I have loved you with every recap you've made. With this thread, I love you even more. Such fertile imagination!

Either of the two makes a perfect choice for the female lead in Athena. Acting wise - both are competent actresses. Physical compatibility with male leads - both would look good with either of the male leads, although KSA is taller than HJW by several centimeters. Chemistry - this is where I would lean more on KSA. KSA has that certain "rapport" or "affinity" (for the lack of right word) that makes her hit if off with most of her screen partners. She has that certain allure that draws out the best in her co-actors thus making the partnership attractive.

For CSW and JWS, it's KSA for me.

Here is my comment.If disagree,sorry!

Ha Ji Won

-HJW is definitely my first choice bcuz she has the look and her acting is undeniably the best.She can take up on any type of roles undoubtedly.From memories in bali to hwangjinyi,i can see how versatile she is.BTW,she has a look too to cast in a spy drama.

Kim So yeon

-Oh i really love this actress to the max!She looked so cool in iris.Her expression and eyesight are just perfect.Her stares just send shivers down my spine.Good!Wonderful!If she really cast in athena,i believe it is her masterpiece!

Lee Da hae

-at first,i hope that ldh can replace kth in season 2.I believe she is also a versatile actress.she can act well just hasnt found the chance to show it completely.in mygirl is the first recognition for her.In chuno she is doing well soon but i believe she can do better .she just have to wait for the right time to unveil her talent.She is the prettiest actress in my opinion.

LEe ji ah

-this actress has made her mark in the legend.Although she is not into any other popular series,but i think she is a good acress too.if she is given a chance to cast in athena,i think she can do it well...

Yoon eun Hye

-this top actress has received many criticism for her role in my fair lady.but i think she acted well in it.To me she can show off her talent in her upcoming series.if she cast i nathena,hmm,i think she can too!

Son yeh jin

-Wow!this actress has won many awards in these few years!I am currently watching her series with lee min ho.I believe she can do a good job if she cast in athena.

*Personally,i hope jang hyuk or dennis oh can cast as the leads in athena..but jung woo sung isnt bad too

ha ji won!

I agree with you adeline however my hot pick would be son ye jin

I wish Won Bin was in Iris 2 with Lee Da Hae

Inquiry :

Does anyone know whether KIM TAE HEE is leading actress in IRIS 2 ?

Hope she is. No one suits better.

Not Lee Da Hae please, Ha Ji Won much much better

lee da hae better for this project..she is a great actress:) trust me she can do it...iris 2 will be hot if their pairs da hae and dong wook~~