Sungkyunkwan, Playful Kiss supporting actors lead new sitcom
by javabeans
You may currently know these two actors, Jeon Tae-soo and Yoon Seung-ah, better by their characters’ names in their current dramas — which would be the devious school president Ha In-soo of Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Ha-ni’s best friend Dokko Min-ah of Playful Kiss. (You probably recognize them better in character, above, than dressed as their normal selves, below.) Now both will be acting in an upcoming MBC sitcom, titled All My Love [몽땅 내 사랑].
They’ll be joining several idol stars making their cross-overs into acting (why??), such as Jo Kwon of 2AM fame, Ga-in of Brown Eyed Girls, and Yoon Doo-joon of Beast. Let’s just hope Jeon and Yoon get some quality screen time, since they’ve proven they have some acting talent.
(Both are a little raw, particularly Jeon, but both show promise, I think. Jeon’s villainy in SKKS has very occasionally tipped into excessive — such as when he laughs maniacally — but for the most part he has the furious glower down pat and he’s taken to the role with gusto. He has totally committed to the role, which is something new actors don’t always manage to do. Yoon, on the other hand, is understated but quite natural, so I have a good feeling about her.)
Jo Kwon and Ga-in go from playing a married couple on We Got Married to bickering twin siblings in this sitcom. The show centers around the intertwining relationships between two families: “a poor but kind Kong-ji family” and a “wealthy but selfish Pat-ji family.” Kong-ji and Pat-ji (or Patzzi), you may know, refers to the the two sisters in the traditional Korean Cinderella folktale.
The daily sitcom also features Kim Gab-soo (always a treat!) and will premiere on November 8, airing daily.
Jeon Tae-soo, aka Ha Ji-won’s brother
Yoon Seung-ah
Jo Kwon and Ga-in
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1 rayray
October 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM
ahhh while watching PK I ve always had a feeling that Yoon Seung-ah would break out and get a leading role soon. She really shines in PK and am glad to hear this piece of news!
yay!
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rayray
October 19, 2010 at 4:08 PM
oh haha btw I really really cant imagine Jeon Tae-soo in a comedy however the idea of him in a comedy romantic setting makes me laugh non stop hehehehe maybe that was the intended effect :D
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gailT
October 19, 2010 at 5:40 PM
ahhh! totally agree. i actually looked her up to see where else to see her. for some reason, i don't remember her in coffee prince.
but great piece of news. she reminds me of bae doo na. and i heart bae doo na... ahhh, to watch "someday" again.
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RICE
October 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM
really? i dont think she shined. she was OKAY. i like the fat friend more
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RujakCingur
October 20, 2010 at 6:13 AM
Agreed, the fat friend is better,.
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rich
October 20, 2010 at 7:29 AM
I agree with @rayray... I think Yoon Seung-ah has some potential to play a lead role too. ^^
I love Ha-ni's chubby friend as well... ^^ She's super funny! :)
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SadieStarr
October 25, 2010 at 6:45 PM
agreed...i realli lyked her in PK...was dissapointed not to see her much..! glad ill get to see her more now.. :D
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2 drama4lyf
October 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM
jo kwon and ga-in are going from married couple to twins?? thats too strange.
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3 JM
October 19, 2010 at 4:09 PM
its nice to see Yoon Seung-ah will be back on the little screen straight after Playful Kiss so she can prevent people from forgetting who she is (just in case)
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4 in
October 19, 2010 at 4:10 PM
good Yoon Seung-ah i like her acting.
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5 guest
October 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM
what's odd is that ha ji won is hands down one of the most attractive korean actresses out there and her brother has an uncanny resemblance to her - it's just that his look comes off as so neu-ki-ae
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orangy911
October 19, 2010 at 6:34 PM
LOL....does the fact that his character in SKKS is creepy (esp to Chosun) have any effect?
He looks much better in modern clothes. =) but I do someday want to see some sibling interaction in an interview or something.
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6 :D
October 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Jeon Tae-soo rly looks like the actor from joseon x-files in the 2nd pic
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7 brookeeve
October 19, 2010 at 4:22 PM
I like this! She was one of my favorites in PK and I still love him in SKKS even though he only has two emotions (crazy and evil).
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girlfriday
October 19, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Pfffffffffft!
SO. TRUE.
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brookeeve
October 19, 2010 at 5:59 PM
I love my Mr. Mwuhaha. :D
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CPW
October 20, 2010 at 5:01 AM
i love his acting in skks too.
i thought he does a fantastic job.
those glares...
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CPW
October 20, 2010 at 5:06 AM
hehe... i love skks so much that i think everyone is doing a great job... even if he has just two emotions..o)
8 Marg
October 19, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Jeon Tae-soo is hot, imo. I also really like his eyes, even if he is glaring most of the time in SKKS, lol.
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Cam
October 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM
Yea Yea, I do agree with you!!!! =)
When I watch him in SKKS drama --- I really love seeing Jeon Tae-Soo had always glaring like that way (I love his eyes), of course!
Gosh, he seem very similar to her big sister Ha Ji Won! =)
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9 Mel
October 19, 2010 at 4:52 PM
I have to say I'm a bit surprised you think Jeon Tae-Soo's a good actor. I feel like I've seen approximately two facial expressions from him for the entire series and I feel like he's one of the weakest actors on the show. I find this incredibly annoying because I feel that he plays In-Soo as such a one dimensional villain. Does anyone else see this?
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Javabeans
October 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM
No, I don't think he's a skilled actor -- he's got a long way to go to actually cultivate his technical chops. But I do think he's got presence and charisma, which can't be taught, and think he has a promising future.
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ar
October 19, 2010 at 6:32 PM
When I first saw him, I thought, he was a good fit for the role and was doing a good job playing the cold, humorless student body president. It was only after the first few episodes that I realized he only had 2 expressions.
I think with some acting lessons, he can learn how to how to vary his expressions and then run with it from there.
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pumpkinattack
October 19, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Maybe he will grow as the mysteries of his character unfold.
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mookie
October 19, 2010 at 6:18 PM
instead of HJW I'm constantly reminded of KTH fr StH..not sth i particularly care for
screen presence and charisma aside, talent is also sth cant be taught
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Javabeans
October 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM
exactly. and i'd argue he has talent. it's raw and needs to be guided, but i think he has it. but yunno, your mileage may vary!
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10 mellowyel
October 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Yoon Seung-ah looks really good in that photo! and while idol acting is often cringeworthy, I think Ga-in at least will do a decent job - she was very believable as a crazy woman scorned in the music video for her new solo single.
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JBella
October 19, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Ahahahahahahha! Ga-in was just mad in her MV!
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11 marmar
October 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM
I really like her from PK. She's a beautiful girl & I'm happy she's staring in a new drama/sitcom & it's in a drama opposite of sexy Ha Ji Won's brother. He is so hot..lol
Even though he a bad boy, i like me some bad boys..lmao
Anyways Yoon Seung Ah looks really pretty in the "causal" wear. So different from her school uniform bff to Ha Ni in PK.
I'm with you though JB on the idols in acting..srsly? I'm so against it these days. It's like bad enough that idols are taking up the entire music scene & then they are on like EVERY variety show now they are jumping over to the acting market. Soon they gonna take over everything. I get if you can act than go for it but if you don't & you just wanna try plus your company is pushing you too then please stop. Your taking great acting openings/opportunity away from real actors & actresses that worked hard for those moments but they are getting overshadow cause it's an "idol"
Anyways back to this drama, i'm totally looking forward to it. Just to see Yoon Seung Ah & Jeon Tae Soo
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12 holey moley
October 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM
yehey..i like them both but more with tae soo, i call him Mr. Glaring Gary...he really delve deep into his character...so, good for him...idk about comedy though...
for jo kwon and gain....ewwww!!!!!!
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13 Ladymoonstone143
October 19, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Wow..that would be nice to see In Soo in a different light. I totally wanted to smack the evil in him in SKKS...lol
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14 Haru
October 19, 2010 at 5:43 PM
hehe thats wierd that their going to be siblings but i am still going to watch the show there both funny & i love them :D
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15 Kgrl
October 19, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I have to say the Jeon hasn't impressed me, but that may be b/c his co-stars completely overshadow him.
I am, however, very intrigued with Ga In's acting debut. She completely surprised me with her MV performances, and if she can portray such darkness and subtly for an MV, I'm hoping it'll transfer over to the silver screen. And if Adams is a couple...lols, that would be interesting.
Out of curiosity, I may just check this sitcom out.
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v
October 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM
yep. ga in's MV was totally awesome... it took me by surprise.
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16 thatguy
October 19, 2010 at 5:50 PM
They're just cashing in Ga-in and Jo Kwon's WGM fame. That's all what they are doing. just kidding.
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17
October 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM
idols again this is too much I guess they think only about how to get better ratings and the shows dont count anymore
the girl looks so plain to me but Jeon Tae-soo is cute but his looks suits evil roles I am not sure he can be funny
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18 hpn88
October 19, 2010 at 6:14 PM
For what its worth, i think jokwon and gain might do a decent job. I'll admit it, I watch WGM on a weekly basis - its got its moments - and they've got me believing they are truly/madly/deeply in love and will stay together forever. They've got to have some skills to pull that off.
Other than that, Yoon Seung-ah is truly natural in her role as bff. I'd like to see what she can do with a leading role.
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19 v
October 19, 2010 at 6:19 PM
consider me in...
as you said, both main actors are raw but their personal charms made them memorable and made me like them a lot despite their little screen time.
and i'm really curious as to how they would interact with each other...
i'm not too thrilled about the idols part BUT i'm will try to be open-minded.... i will give them a fair chance.
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v
October 19, 2010 at 6:33 PM
speaking of idols trying to act...
suju's donghae is officially confirmed to be in the same drama as cnblue minhyuk..
wow. what's with the sudden influx of idols into dramaworld?
it's not necessarily going to be a disaster but past history does not give much support either.
and i am a suju fan in case anyone is thinking of the contrary.
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20 Lilian
October 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Is someone here an Adam fan? lol.
Anyways, I'm usually not too fond of idols crossing over into acting, cuz most of the time its not out of passion but just an interest. Or sometimes just company orders.
Theres a lot of unknown and underrated actors/actresses out there that get tossed aside to make room for idols.
However, I do have hope in Gain. Her acting in her Irreversible mv was really intense. Can't help but think after seeing it that they should've cast her in Flames of Ambition. lol. Shes good at being a scorned woman, not to mention she likes expensive things. lol.
As for Jo Kwon, his acting in J. Lim's mv looked decent. But then again, its just hard to take him seriously, knowing his real personality. lol.
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21 ar
October 19, 2010 at 6:40 PM
"Jo Kwon and Ga-in go from playing a married couple on We Got Married to bickering twin siblings in this sitcom. "---> i think this is a mistake. I know the show wants to cash-in on the best couple in WGM, but making them siblings with the episodes still airing????? ick! seeing them as siblings and a couple during the same week?!
I agree abt the number of idols acting! I don't mind if they get really small roles, but it really bugs me that they get to jump right into top roles. Sometimes it works out, but often it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth and makes me feel sad that some actor who does smaller roles may have missed out on his/her breakthrough role.
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22 dit
October 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Ooooh, evil Jangeui! And I LOVE her in PK! She's soo pretty and I honestly thought she was the same age as Jung Somin until I saw her wikipedia!
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23 Kender
October 19, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Not gonna lie, JTS totally stole my heart for some unfathomable reason in SKKS. He's crazy and evil and bloodshot and, well, CRAZY, but so very mesmerizing. He is EXTREMELY raw, though, so hopefully working on a daily will help him improve. I want to be able to say I love him without including any caveats! (Plus, his tweets are cute, haha.) ><
I have no real opinion on the rest of the cast, haha.. I stopped watching PK back in the early episodes (I'm still keeping up with the recaps, I just found most of the episodes to be a little slow for me), so I don't know how good YSA is, although I remember thinking she was cute and charming in her role.
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24 Lacey
October 19, 2010 at 7:12 PM
A little unfair that the idols get a lead role or just a big role right away! its unfair to other actors that worked hard to get such lead roles today.. I dont hate it since some idols do turn out as decent actors like Lee Seung Gi but still its unfair.
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25 Sunflowery
October 19, 2010 at 7:16 PM
damn i want some more of his sexy eyes.
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26 missjb
October 19, 2010 at 8:14 PM
i don't care about Jeon TAe Soo' acting ability in skks, and just has two expression.in fact i can relate to his char... At least he has expression. his char in SKKS is lonely and i feel bad for him.. :(
I hope he wil doing well in this show.. :)
ohh and I hear Noo Min WOo will cast in it, too.. is it true?
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27 misa
October 19, 2010 at 8:21 PM
I would really love to see Ha In-so playing a soft side of him coz sometimes it is tiring to see him with his glaring eyes in SkkS although i would admit he's doing good and portraying his role well using only two expressions (as what brookeve said)..haha!
and for Min-ah, she's one lucky girl for having such pretty face. i love it when the camera focuses on her..sometimes i think she's much prettier than Ha-ni..
so goodluck to both of them!
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28 Cam
October 19, 2010 at 8:24 PM
I am rooooting for Jeon Tae-Soo for this new drama soon (in Nov), of course!!!
I always staring at his fire "hottness" eyes while watching him in "SungKyunkwan Scandal" drama -- I think he's doing good at his "evil" acting role, heh!
I hope this romance-comedy drama will keep us to addict to watch! Lolz ^_______^
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29 Ani
October 19, 2010 at 8:35 PM
I instinctively feel the need to runaway from anything that has to do with Jo Kwon, especially after seeing how badly he interacts with Yoon Sang Hyun in FO2. JK was kindof evil to YSH, and I know he did it as a way to make things seem interesting, but a youngster talking like that to his elder didn't sit well with me; JK's comments went a little overboard for me. So FO2 completely killed Jo Kwon's image for me; despite my short obsession with 2AM's 잘못했어 (Hey, I like my mindless music sometimes), I still can't like the guy. I have seen on some of the OT how some of the ladies adore Jo Kwon and how "angelic" his image and voice is, but I just don't see it. I'm okay to give everyone Jo Kwon, as long as I get some of Jinwoon. XD
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boo
October 20, 2010 at 3:40 AM
well,in Kwon's defense,FO2 was totally scripted. If u watch other shows with him,,he's totally a sweetie with soft heart~
no offense,hehehe :P
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btz3s
October 21, 2010 at 3:33 AM
the show is heavily scripted .. everyone knows that .. so chill .. it's not Jo Kwon's fault .. and this is why the show failed bcuz of the bad scriptwriting.. the scirptwirters and PD is trying hard to create a loveline for Taecyon and Yoona against all odds, etc.. *shrug*
anyways, im looking forward this sitcom!!! =) i admit that it'll be strange to see Adam couple from being married to being siblings next but it'll be interesting.. ^^
and actually, it's not Ga-in's acting debut bcuz she was in a movie before but i forgot the title..and i think the lead cast will do a decent job..
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30 Natiu
October 19, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Omo, that are so good news.. I love this girl, she looks so cute and warmy. I hope that she's doing so well and she'll be succesful in all her projects
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31 jadetaia
October 19, 2010 at 9:07 PM
I'm always interested in seeing more of these two, but probably more of Jeon Tae-soo because I'm more into SKK than Playful Kiss right now. I've found Ha In Soo intriguing, although it's true his range of emotions isn't that wide ... which is why it'll be nice to see him in a comedy. Perhaps we can see another side of his acting. Maybe he's more natural being, oh I don't know, slightly more normal than someone who seems like a sociopath.
Although ... the leading two mean nothing to me, because I've only begun looking at Kdrama, so hopefully the show is entertaining.
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32 chajjye
October 19, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Kwon and Ga-in from lovers to bickering twins!! LOL. I can't wait to hear and see bout this two. They do look alike now don't they. OMG...Kwon's epic diva face. Cannot imagine it in a drama. Please don't make him dance all his ssanti dances. I will die of laughter.
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Rovi
October 21, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Oh my god, you killed me with your last 2 sentences! He is king at that fields...
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33 kit
October 19, 2010 at 9:16 PM
bickering twin siblings?
BUT NOOOO >_>
oh well if they're getting more time together maybe i'll get the fairytale ending that i want for them (or you know, let them choose their own life >____>)
but i'm excited for jeon. i really want to see him in a lighter, comedic role. yay.
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34 djeedjes
October 19, 2010 at 9:31 PM
I guess Idol stars really are going to try taking over the drama world, after they basically take over the variety world.
After this drama, more idol stars are in the drama "It's okay, daddy girl"
It's always amusing for me to watch idols on dramas, because : well, eye candies won't hurt me, and it's fun to wait and see whether they're doing a good job in acting or not. Most of them aren't but some of them surprisingly are decent.
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35 Maggie Y
October 20, 2010 at 12:08 AM
The girl looks kind of dead in the second picture. Eek! She's really cute though haha
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36 lulumay
October 20, 2010 at 1:02 AM
i am really excited that jeon tae soo will be in another drama. i like his character in sungkyunkwan scandal. i really like both of them. jo kwan and ga in its going to be funny seeing these two act like twins. i bet they are going to go for the fraternal twin direction. funny!!! excited.
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37 Lulu
October 20, 2010 at 3:00 AM
Well,idk about the playkiss one as I nv seen the drama yet.
But for SKSS,i dont get why people say he was bad at acting because try acting a tough fellow who done bad things but not done in the right way or in other words failure.
I hopefully want to look his other works in drama or film industry.I do love people that dont really make use of his sister's success to take his own career like uhm tae woong and uhm jung hwa.
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38 bgr
October 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM
the pic of jeon tae soo (in black t-shirt) kinda reminds me of the late Leslie Cheung.
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39 birdscout
October 20, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Not sure if this point has been covered already, but why does Ha Ji-won's brother have a different family name?
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Lisa Purba
October 20, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Coz Ha Ji-won is just a stage name? no?
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40 topgirl
October 20, 2010 at 10:14 AM
i think that first pic of joen tae-soo in skks, he looked like he is in the verge of breaking into a smile.. a genuine smile. not smile out of evilness
at least now in this new series we would see him other than just his non blinking/intense stare that we are now used to seeing in skks.
seriously if u hear his name, u would definitely think first of that look in your mind
skks fangirls u all know what i mean
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41 Misa
October 20, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Yoon Seung-ah is sooooo pretty! Love her in PK
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42 pink_dduk
October 20, 2010 at 9:17 PM
AGREED. He is not showing too much skills---yet. I mean, I'm sure he will with such an amazing sister. Some of her skills have to rub on her smokey-eyed dongsaeng :]
LOL Looking forward to a new character from Jeon----and Yoon Seung-ah is natural and cute, I'm not too excited about her character. I'm sure her charm will just knock us all over. I mean, look at her smile :D
maybe i should do a recap...once i get all this WORK done...and help eng sub some of these dramas!!! we koreans have to do something to spread our popularity, or healthy addiction as we might want to put it. heh. young actors/actresses fighting!
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43 OrchidDream
October 20, 2010 at 10:45 PM
I had a feeling Yoon Seung-ah would not be overlooked.
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44 Rovi
October 21, 2010 at 12:55 AM
OMG, so this 2 will be in the drama of the Adam Couple?!
(well, I dunno to MBC; allkpop said it would be a drama)
I was happy when Doo-joon was casted (tho I haven't seen his acting stint in "More Cute-er Charming By the Day")...but omo, now you're adding PK & SS people? WAAH~...!
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45 MK
October 21, 2010 at 9:40 AM
I was revisiting my love for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince the other day and I think the girl at beginning of the drama, playing cards with Gong Yoo on the plane back to Korea was Yoon Seung Ah! The scene was dark, and all you can hear is her voice and I was so surprised because I recognized her voice. Yoon Seung Ah definitely made an impression on me! ^__^
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46 NY
October 21, 2010 at 12:41 PM
I probably was among those few (2?) who liked In soo. I think the guy did a great job portrating him, its not easy to look that angry and evil all the time. As for the girl from PK - she did not act there much, but I noticed that she was pretty. So, hope they will show their other side and talents, I am glad they will have a leading roles.
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47 amatsu
October 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM
I like In-soo. I'm gonna watch this sitcom. Somehow the fact that there are idols in it is fortunate for me cos for sure this will be subbed.
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48 srkambbs
October 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM
i cant wait for drama & u dint add the other MAIN cast-
mi sun from happy together ( i so wish the whole ht cast was in here...)
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