Jang Hyuk adds another movie to his busy schedule
by javabeans
Busy, busy Jang Hyuk has signed on to another project, and that’s in addition to his movie The Client and the upcoming drama Midas: He has been cast in a cop movie called 독종, which translates to Tough Guy, or heartless or hardass. Take your pick.
The movie is an action thriller that stars Jung Jin-young (Itawon Murder Case) as a hardened detective trying to solve a “labyrinthine” case whose statute of limitations is on the cusp of expiration. Jang Hyuk is his suspect, a criminal who skillfully wriggles his way free of the police dragnet that attempts to capture him.
Jang’s role is described as fairly small in comparison to Jung’s lead role, but promises to have “a strong impact” in the movie. I’m thinking that means we’ll see him as a mysterious villain who remains on the fringes, rather than one half of an equal showdown a la Psychic or Secret Reunion.
Perhaps having a smaller role will explain how Jang will manage shooting the film, which begins its shoots in April, when he’ll also be in the thick of shooting financial-world-themed drama Midas — that premieres on February 28. Methinks he’s in for a lot of long nights and packed days.
In any case, this film will give him some practice playing an accused criminal, since his character in The Client is also a prime suspect (of the murder of his wife).
Via Hankook Ilbo
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1 Aidan
February 6, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Hope its good
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2 Leona
February 6, 2011 at 5:50 AM
maybe he realizes that his looks won't last for long... as sex-symbol
Jang Hyul will continue to act...after 40 too but I bet he won't have the same offers as he has now
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bd2
February 6, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Otoh, JH is better looking now (has more manly, chiseled features) than he was during his younger days (Windstruck, Volcano High) when he came across a bit dorky.
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Kristal
February 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM
AGREED! Just go watch Please Teach Me English and follow it with Thank You you will get what we mean. Total transformation following his military service. ;)
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come2noona
February 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Maybe he is having a great time and loving the work. Who knows how long he will be this busy...sexy is sexy no matter the age.
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Alvina
February 6, 2011 at 7:11 PM
While I dont necessarily agree about his attractiveness (it's the voice, more than anything... soo sexy) I guess he's striking while the iron's hot. Before some other hottie comes along
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3 Dara
February 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM
I only like him in Thank You, his other works didn't really impress me (couldn't finish Chuno). Just think if he didn't drop out from SG, what will that be? Hmm...
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tegami
February 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM
As much as I LOVED Jang Hyuk in Thank You, I can't really imagine what it'd be like if he stayed on Secret Garden. Hyun Bin was flawless as Kim Joo-won and imagining anyone else in that role, even IF it was the equally great Jang Hyuk, is almost akin to sacrilege. Anywhoo, gotta love 'em both ^^
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Alvina
February 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM
I think Hyun Bin suited what the character called for. It's not hindsight bias; it's just that Jang Hyuk is too rugged, too manly to be as (dare I say) needy as Hyun Bin in SG.
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ar
February 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM
I also wonder if the writer edited the Joo-won character to fit Hyun-bin more once Jang Hyuk dropped out. I think Jang Hyuk may have also made a good Joo-won too if he had done this role in his younger days. But it was not meant to be and we had a phenomenal Joo-won in Hyun-bin.
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DEYAA
February 7, 2011 at 11:56 PM
I think JH will be great as KJW...if not, he would not be the first choice. some of the character of KJW maybe changes to suitable for HB's style
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adj
February 8, 2011 at 2:40 AM
second that!
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4 suyoung
February 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM
janghyuk is still hot if he's old ajusshi hwaiting!
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5 supah
February 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Wow, busy, busy man. Liking the sound of the films.
I think I'll be giving his drama Midas a chance -- even though my interest levels are like zilch. I do like that cast.
He's also rumoured to star in a sageuk later this year.
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Kristal
February 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM
I'll give Midas a shot for him but also Lee Deok-hwa and Kim Seong-oh who seems to be popping up a lot lately.
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6 Ladymoonstone143
February 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Busy guy...I would love to see him in another sageuk like Chuno. He is just hot on that kind of role...:)
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7 tegami
February 6, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Jang Hyuk playing a badass criminal? I'm in! And I know who I'll be cheering for hehe :3
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8 lovepark
February 6, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Jang Hyuk is hot, but I really like Jung Jin-young. After Happy Life, he holds a special place in my heart. He has a charismatic screen presence, and I’m glad he’s starring in another project. I'm sure he'll rock the cop role. Plus, I can’t wait to watch his latest movie Pyungyangsung. There are so many korean movies that I want to watch, and the list only gets longer.
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9 Biscuit
February 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM
At first I thought, "Oh, didn't he already play a movie with the same title?"until I remembered "Riiiiigggghhhtttt. Anything Jang Hyuk is in has to do with tough, bad ass guys."
Even the most normal guys he plays has to have SOME type of athletic ability and a bit of rebellious flair.
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10 adj
February 6, 2011 at 4:20 PM
JH ahjussi...having insomnia lately?
Do you need me to sing lullaby? Clementine perhaps? ;-)
Anyway, HWAITINGGG!!!
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Lenita
February 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM
LOL!
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11 s21783
February 6, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Like him only in Thank You, other than that, find his acting a little stiff and over-act; both in other drama and movie.
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12 ar
February 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM
love the pic of the wink!
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13 Serious
February 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM
man this guy never rests.
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