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Kim Hyun-joo takes on new drama project

A year and a half after her last drama (lawyer drama Partner), Kim Hyun-joo is coming back for another one, a weekend show this time called 반짝반짝 빛나는, which translates to Twinkling or Sparkling (still a working title). Taking a little bit of poetic license, you might also translate it more prettily to All That Glitters.

The MBC series is described as one woman’s success story after her life is turned around due to someone else’s mistake. Kim plays the lead character Han Jung-won, who’s born unlucky. I expect she’ll bring a warmth and gentle spirit to the role, which she’s so good at delivering.

While I rarely watch MBC weekend dramas, I’m actually a little bit excited for this, because directing is PD Noh Do-chul, which has my immediate attention; he brought his fresh, interesting directing style to quirky shows like vampire sitcom Hello Franceska and one of my all-time favorites, Soulmate. Eee! If he can bring that same refreshing energy to this, I’m SOLD. (He also worked on General Hospital 2, which I could never get into.)

Writer Bae Yu-mi wrote I Really Really Like You and Who Are You?, which makes me tentatively hopeful; both were flawed but charming shows that had bright, comedic moments as well as some heartfelt stuff.

All That Glitters is being prepped to take Gloria’s place and plans to begin its broadcast in February. I haven’t seen an estimated episode count yet, but given precedent there’s a good chance this’ll be a 50-episoder. Aw man, I may actually have to watch a long drama now.

Via Kuki News

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Ahh, I love Bae Yu-mi's writing! I Really Really like you and Who Are you are two of the funniest k-dramas I've ever watched.

I don't care how many episodes there are. I'm sold based on who the writer is alone.

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seeing her made me feel a little gloomy.. i remembered how i missed Wookie T_T

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oh god. why did you mention him. now i miss him too

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bad pucca.. now im teary as well - i miss our Wookie

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THE DAY HE IS RELEASED FROM THE ARMY RAINBOWS WILL BE SEEN EVERYWHERE, CHOIRS WILL COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN TO SING OF HIS GLORY, AND HE WILL BE IN 50 PHOTOSHOOTS SO I DON'T DIE WAITING UNTIL HE CHOOSES ANOTHER PROJECT.

but um yes, LDW. :D

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T_T
Why'd you have to remind me....
I'm with 2.3 kit. haha

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I'm looking forward to this. Kim Hyun-joo is one of my favorite Korean actresses.

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Sounds like a "Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest". I really like her in that series.

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Love her, one of my favourite Korean actresses.

Looking forward to seeing her in a drama again. Wish her all the luck!!

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Can't wait...."Who are you??" is totally an awesome drama...I guess I should try and watch "I really really like you" too while waiting for this drama (>_<)

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She's always so pretty. but too bad I don't favor her voice. it always sounds so nasally. :P

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yes finally kim hyun joo is back .............i love her so much
she's so lovely and charming
waiting for this drama ...........

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Its good to see her back. My heart broke for her when i read about her fathers passing. She really is a good person, she took a break to do charity work in poor countries as a way to heal and mourn.

I'm happy the break is over. Will def. watch.

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my favourite ms Kim ever!! Have been missing her.. <3

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well that's another drama on the list
i first watched her in BOF where i liked her acting so when she did partner i watched it for her and loved her acting although i am hoping in this time drama there are more scenes of the main couple in love and having a kiss at the end. for some reason i find it pointless if the leads don't at least share a kiss even unintentional beacuse the drama has to show me some type of happy ending even if all the conflict in somehow resolved in the last episode and javabeans you should really give giant a try i know its long but its a well made show on all accounts writing, directing, acting and music.

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Her best role i must say will definitely come from 1999 MBC drama "Springtime".That was a superb classic melodrama with her alongside Jang Dong Gun.Back then the hallyu wave was not so evident but yet when i watched it i was so amazed by how well she puts her feelings into it and act.Sadly most of the roles she accepted later hardly bring out her charms and talents.

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I really like her so can't wait!

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Why does she have to look so divine...^^

I'm glad you're excited for this JB. For me, just seeing her name and picture is enough to get me excited for a drama. Hehe.
And I really hope they chose YOUR title. All That Glitters sounds JUST right. Kdramas almost always have awkward English titles.

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love this unnie. Welcome back!

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I loved loved Who are you?
ahhh, what a great show.
Yoon Kye Sang...

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Wow.. so glad to hear this news. Kim Hyun Joo is one of my most fav Korean actress. First time saw her in Glass Slippers, Omo it was my most fav kdrama of all times. Then in Ms.Kim's million dollar quest, i love the drama too. I can't wait to know who will be her partner in this new project. One of must seen project next year.

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Also encountered her first in BOF and was bowled over by her Ultimate Unni-ness, if that makes any sense!

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her beauty reminds me of julia roberts

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Finally! can't wait. I have been waiting for something new from KHJ.

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She is absolutely beautiful<3 I look forward to her next drama *_*

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I'm not one for long weekend drama either. Prior to Partner, I didn't really care for Kim Hyun Joo but that drama really endear her to me. I'll be watching this one with you, JB.

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I am so excited! She's always so lovely. I wondered what has happened to her. I am so happy that she's back. I love you, unnie. I will always support you :)

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Awesome! I'm stocked! I really LOVE this actor. But she hasn't been acting in dramas that I would consider I'd fall or even watch for. Am Hopeful as well! <3

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Of courrsssse, I watched that drama "Partner" with this actress and my top favorite actor Lee Dong Wook but it was very fun to watch Lee Dong Wook - Awesome! ^__^ (Ah, this actress is doing great at her acting, heh!)

Lolz, oh aigoo.......my mind suddenly popped up about my Lee Dong Wook? (I reallllllly missssss him so badly!)

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thank God KHJ will have new drama after of long waiting to her .. wish her goodluck .

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