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Rumors abound for Kim Bum’s return to dramaland

by girlfriday

There was a bit of a dust-up early this morning about everybody’s favorite man-boy cutie pie Kim Bum (The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry, Boys Before Flowers) possibly returning to dramaland, not just as a drama hero, but as an outright sword-wielding hero-hero.

There were reports confirming that he’s been in martial arts training to take on the lead in SBS’ upcoming adaptation of the manhwa Honorable Baek Dong-soo [야뇌 백동수]. But then those stories were promptly pulled, and now there’s back-peddling afoot that he’s only “considering the role among many other offers.”

Boo. I originally had a chorus cued and ready to go, but then I had to tell them to pack it up and come back when reports were more conclusive. Such is the world of internet news, y’all. My source article literally disappeared into the wind by the time I’d written my story. Is it a metaphor for my life? Or have I just not had enough coffee?

Well, regardless of casting, the drama will be a fusion-sageuk manhwa remake, so expect something like Sungkyunkwan-meets-Return of Iljimae (in my hopeful version, of course). Who knows what reality will bring. I’m not in charge of those things, but I’m in a hopeful mood today, so I’m going with Forecast: Cheesy…But Awesome.

The titular hero Baek Dong-soo is a character based on a real person who made a martial arts guide during the Joseon era, in the reign of King Jeongjo. The fictional story takes off in the mystery/conspiracy of Crown Prince Sado, as almost all heroic sageuks set in Jeongjo’s reign do, even if tangentially.

Honorable Baek Dong-soo plans to air on SBS in July. Something tells me that Bummie can rock a mane of glory. *tries not to get hopes unreasonably high*

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Can I call the chorus back yet?

Via Star News

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1 MissChiVyus

March 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Kim Bum = hotness!

The fangirl in me is coming out. AHHHHH!!!!

Marshall arts training is tough so I wonder how long that would take him.

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2 Leona

March 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

gimme faster a cutie pie like him - waw sageuk- speed of light?

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dramaaddict

March 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

seriously, they could give him 16 episodes show about folding laundry and I would be happy.

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holli

March 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

LOL...I can't stop laughing...best comment yet!!!!

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djinni

March 28, 2011 at 5:55 PM

i died.....thinking of him folding laundry and smiling that damned smile of his because the towels are so fluffy and soft... maybe even wearing a "snuggle bear" costume... ive gone too far now.

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Rina

March 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM

Oh my...now I can't remember my last thoughts since I was too busy picturing Kim Bum as Snuggle bear.

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Lisa

March 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Oh dear lord...let this happen.
LOL!!

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dzigh

March 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Best comment EVER! LOL

He only has to be in front of the camera and smile....
then I'll watch anything he is in.

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Dayan

March 28, 2011 at 9:46 PM

You're hilarious! Just died laughing. HAHA

If it wouldn't be too much to ask, can they make him sing or maybe even just hum a song while folding laundry? (:

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Keren27

March 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM

hahaha. i agree best comment ever. folding laundry in a robe or just boxer shorts will do. :))

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ahjummabunny

March 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM

I think there was a laundry folding scene in the woman who still wants to marry. I haven't seen him in anything else and I thought he was attractive in that role.

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Selcaqueen

March 30, 2011 at 3:37 AM

I wish there was a like button for comments here on this site. I swear commenters here are the awesomest! XD

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3 ohemgee

March 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

"Sungkyunkwan-meets-Return of Iljimae" would be sweet.

Those are two of my favorites!

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4 DC

March 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Interesting if he accepts it.

The SoEul fangirl in me still wants to see him and Kim So Eun the lead stars in their own drama. Hehe

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M. Dee

March 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM

I'm a Soeul diehard shipper to yanno!
But you know if you imagine Bummie in fusion saeguk drama, don't you think that would be awesome!! I finally found my second Kang Dong Won (I've been missing him terribly since he entered army months ago T.T)
And if the cast consist Yoo Ah In, I think I might gonna die from happiness. But I think that's just too good to be true.

That's why he's been keeping his long hair these days.

see this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1s99JvRBrc

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Soo Ae

March 29, 2011 at 1:13 AM

OMG! M Dee...

Kang Dong Won and Yoo Ah In, I'm glad to meet someone who has the same fave Kstars as myself!

I soo agree with you! Cheers!

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5 Kate

March 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

i wish to see him in an modern drama..still cant get over his role in BOF so it would be awesome if he could play someone like that again xD
nevertheless it would be interesting to see him in a historical drama..

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6 clarenoona

March 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM

He's like Korea's own Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Ah, I loved him in the Woman Who Still Wants To Marry!

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Lahlita

March 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM

He’s like Korea’s own Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
How do you figure, Clarenoona? No, seriously, because I luhves me some JGL (that voice, DAMN), and if Kim Bum has done anything besides TWWSWTM that is also Gordon-Levitt-like, then I want to find and watch it.

Also, Girlfriday, Kim Bum kind of looks like Kim Soo-hyun on that photo. I mean, it could just be the racist in me thinking that all Asians looks alike, but they've both got that sparkly-eyed, gorgeous man-child thing going on.

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clarenoona

March 28, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Hmm, I don't know... Kim Bum just reminds me of JGL, I guess. Their style seems similar... And I know Kim Bum still has a long way to go to get to JGL's caliber, but he has time :-)

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Lahlita

March 28, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Well, I love JGL and I love Kim Bum, so I'll take it! Bummie is supercute. :D

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kay

March 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM

i can totally see it in their smiles! cuties

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7 estel

March 28, 2011 at 12:03 PM

OMO This needs to happen, STAT! Bummie in a sageuk?!?!? As long as it's a fusion one, in a traditional one his adorable cheekiness would be stifled by the stilted speech. However, in something like SKKS-meets-RoI, he would be AWESOME.

~goes off to fervently pray to the drama gods to make this happen~

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8 Cynthia

March 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Would LOVE to see Kim Bum tackle this type of role - he needs a leading-man drama to push his career - this just might do the trick for him.
And I can totally see him rocking a "Mane of Glory" along with sword skills!
The highlight will be those cute, devilish eyes of his peering over the silly half-mask all our bandit bad-boys sport, (while saving the world and the girl!)

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9 tegami

March 28, 2011 at 12:20 PM

My hopes have been raised *__________*

Please, Dramagods, don't let them come crashing down!

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10 supah

March 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

*screams of horror*

Honorable Beak Dong-su is going to be some cheesy teeny-bopper stuff? But I thought it would be like... I don't know, like Jejoongwon with a dab of fairytale aspects.
And I was so pumped after hearing both Choi Min-soo and Nam Ji-hyun are attached to the project...

I can't... I'm sorry... I just can't take it seriously now.
Not a fan of that guy above either. *runs and seeks shelter*

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11 danna

March 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM

I know this is not confirmed yet but I'm still really excited about the possibility....can we get a mane of glory ala iljimae as well??

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12 LaLa

March 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM

I've been hit with soeulmates fever again just recently. Now i'm really hoping So Eun is cast. And if she is, dear God there's going to be frenzy :)

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M. Dee

March 28, 2011 at 7:19 PM

LOL. Don't worry dear. They're classmates, remember? KSE said in one of her interviews she's still seeing bummie til now, right? *wink wink* :p

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13 Luna

March 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Ohhhhh!
This made me happy with gleee!

I hope mainlead is him w/KSE!

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14 Rossi

March 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Oh no...I was on the verge of replacing him with Dream High boy (why so cute Soo Hyun? And I didn't even watch your drama!) for the spot of my pedo noona lurving but now if he's back, sworld wielding return come back at that, I may just have to return to his lurveeee..

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15 come2noona

March 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Oh girlfriday, how you have been thwarted!!! Don't call back the chorus quite yet... but keep them as speed dial #1! Don't want to jinx anything ya know.

Man, I would love this if it were to happen. Bummie + mane of glory + fusion sageuk = awesome

Now... what shall I sacrifice to the Dramagods? Hmmmmmm...

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16 theedie

March 28, 2011 at 1:34 PM

please please please, whatever drama Kim Bum does next please have Kim So Eun be cast opposite of him. This drama sounds great, but if not this any other fusion sageuk/rom-com will be good too.

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17 Fasiris Fay

March 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM

aw man! I just want to see him in a lead role...and soon!!

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18 matinsoleil

March 28, 2011 at 2:04 PM

it was about time cutie pie...can't wait although i still can't see him in costume

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19 Thatgirl

March 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Oh Shit! I never even turn my head to see these kind of drama genras, but if Kim Bum my 2nd favorite hottest F4 member, next to Lee Min Ho, is going to be in it rockin' a kickass mane, kicking ass, I'll SOOO make an exception! x)

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20 malta

March 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Bummie noona-killer...too cute for his own good.

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21 ar

March 28, 2011 at 2:28 PM

he should totally do this role! He even looks a bit like the manhwa character!

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22 Nikki

March 28, 2011 at 2:40 PM

I am WAAYYY too excited about this! I love him so much from The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry. I really, really wanted a boyfriend like his character, Ha Min Jae. And yet....Wouldn't it be super awesome if Yoo Ah In took the lead in this saguek. Tears of joy would seriously damage some computers! ;)

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23 Unnursvana

March 28, 2011 at 4:05 PM

I just had a little spazz attack ^^ I have seen some pic of him recently and he seams to be growing his hair. This drama look promising.

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24 Barbara Starks

March 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM

Every since I seen him in that one piece swim suit in BOF, he lost his appeal. I know I'm being shallow but when there nothing there then it just nothing. Save all your relpy I heard it form my sister already I know I'm just "Wrong" but to make it "right" the lead actor in City Hall, can wear tight pants any time.

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omo

March 29, 2011 at 1:35 AM

hahaha..really? REALLY? now you've made me wanna check out that scene again..ohh but I'm too lazy just to do that, BOF its not my thing, but CityHall..now there's A MAN, and I didn't even "see" him the way you saw him..I just went gaga over his awesomeness and forgot to look..

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25 MAVY

March 28, 2011 at 4:12 PM

I believe he'll rock it! and why not Girlfriday? bring the chorus just the mental image of Kim Bum in that getup or shirtless while training deserves it. :P

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26 Ani

March 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM

That is one badass looking Manhwa drawing. *Googles for possible English scanlations*

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27 Maymay

March 28, 2011 at 5:38 PM

If Kim Bum will not accept the role, then I want Yoo Ah-In. He will perfect and I really want him to get the lead role for once.

Yoo Ah-In all the way!!!!!!!!!

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jomo143

March 29, 2011 at 5:49 AM

While I would also love to see that, YAI already done two mane of glory dramas, he needs to do something else.

Let's go down the list of possible Harlequin romance heros:
Cowboy?
Spy?
Police or private detective?
Doctor?
Professor? - Love to see ANY handsome actor do Professor to fulfill school-girl fantasy...
Musician?
Writer?
or a Homeless person who used to be one of the above until that accident/family member death/loss of hearing, etc.

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izzie

March 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM

I have the same thoughts. First thing that came to mind when I read "sageuk" and "mane" was YAI. Plus he has the acting chops that can make the cheesy work.

But I do miss Bummie too. It's been a while since he's starred in a drama. Kim Hyun Joong is prettier but for me Bummie has the greater squee factor. Plus I loved him in the Woman Who Still Wants to Marry a.k.a. The KDrama that the Noonas Thank the Heavens For. *squee.*

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28 ck1Oz

March 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM

GF you have made me a very happy girl just thinking about his mane of glory.

OMG..

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29 funnylittlefishy

March 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

oh my GOD! he'd look fantastic with a mane of glory. he's got manhwa/sageuk written all over his noona slaying manchild face!

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30 mary

March 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

And noonas all over the world died in happiness with this news. Again.

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31 ilwoo_aein

March 28, 2011 at 8:18 PM

If Kim Bum takes the role, it means that there's a big opportunities that three best buddies; Kim Bum, Jung Ilwoo and Lee Minho will appear together at the SBS Drama Awards! I love this three actors so much!

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32 Carinne

March 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

As long as he takes on roles less "cougar hunter" then I'm ready for his return.

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33 Purpleclouds

March 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

I dare them to put Kim Bum & Kim JaeJoong together in a historical suspense/romance drama...that could burn up TV across the land.

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Ambie

March 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM

Kim JaeJoong my love! Oh My Lord.... passes out!

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bella luna ;)

March 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Bum, JaeJoong, Soo Hyun. how much Kim-iness can you ask for?

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34 Rens

March 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

do it for the noonas kim bum.

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35 Lilly

March 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM

Yes, folding laundry is enough.
We are so pitiful in wanting to see him act in any scenario.
A favorite for sure.

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36 Selli

March 29, 2011 at 1:09 AM

I have nothing against him, but I just don't see it D: He doesn't seem bad-ass enough XD Oh well, we'll see ^^

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sandy80

March 29, 2011 at 4:39 AM

yes I dont even find him goodlooking or interesting just the boy next door from unstoppable high kick

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jomo143

March 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

Agree -brilliant smile, but no mystery.

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come2noona

March 29, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Kim Bum doesn't seem bad-ass enough to me either. He is so young and cute. But I think that is why I'd love to see him in that role...see what he can do with it. Grow the hair, rough him up, give him a sword!

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jomo143

March 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM

A hem.
I will be happy to rough him up.

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izzie

March 29, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Hey...

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jomo143

March 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM

Only a little

izzie

March 29, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Although he doesn't look like a toughie, he's disabling enough. With just a smile he can make you do anything he wants you to. Still a very potent warrior, if I may say - if only for the disabling qualities.

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37 Mina

March 29, 2011 at 4:40 AM

He looks more than handsome in this photo!!!!

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38 ffffffffffffffffff

March 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM

OMFGG I MISS OPPPA!! :D
but i hope he goes into a teenage drama or a drama involving age groups similar to secret garden. Like the woman who wants to marry, i only watched it because of him. it was a good drama but i wasnt in that kind of stuff. :O or like a drama like Thorn Birds/Will it snow for christmas!

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39 nelkk

March 29, 2011 at 10:08 AM

when i saw kim bum's picture i nearly had an heart attack from excitment, but when i heard sword fighting type hero....umm no

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40 Alexis

March 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM

oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh oohh gooossshhh! O__O

KIM BUM! =D I am GLAD that I've heard about this incoming drama that Kim Bum will POSSIBLE, POSSIBLE, POSSSSIBBLLLEE accept for this!!!! ^______^

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41 izzie

March 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

... But he's too sweet to take on a warrior's role.

*Looks at Bummie's smile.*

*Takes bait, hook, and line.*

- Auto-accepting Noona. @_@

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42 supah

March 29, 2011 at 2:39 PM

Sorry about the emotional outburst earlier, but please Dear God, NO! Not Kim Bum.

I had no idea this was based on a manhwa from what little I'd read about the show prior, but now that I've shopped around; I see why Choi Min-soo has been cast... That's so him, right there:
(First image) http://tazawa.egloos.com/m/3968839

C'mon Dramabean readers, let this unnie have her 'drama for old people'? In spite of its Manhwa-ish tilt can this drama hold some weight, can it please be a drama I can take seriously rather than cartoonish WTFery?

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sandy80

March 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM

yes I second that I have waiting for a good intense sageuk since citc and 8 days and when I heard this one is set around the time of prince sado I thought it could be interesting but now it seems like another disney sageuk
but hay lets just face it this is what ppl want we are the minortity here we dont count and they wana make money but its such a pity cause all the potential and rich korean culture is wasted big time

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supah

March 29, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Ohh... Thank you sis, I suddenly don't feel so alone in the universe. *sniffle*
Which reminds me, I still need to watch those two...
But before you reel in disbelief at me, seriously, I'm still cutting my teeth on sageuk, I'm getting to all that hardcore stuff, I am.

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43 Unnursvana

March 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Kim Bum doesn't look like a bad-ass to me ether, he looks like a puppy sometimes but I would like to see him try this role, just to prove himself in some way.

And I am dying for another drama with him in it.