Lee Dong-wook’s comeback drama with Kim Sun-ah
by javabeans
Lee Dong-wook (Partner) isn’t even out of the army yet, and already he’s got a new drama lined up: Scent of a Woman, an SBS weekend series that will star Kim Sun-ah (City Hall) as his leading lady.
The plot: The main character is an unmarried 30-something woman named Lee Yeon-jae (spinster seems so passé, but it’s the term used to describe her) who works as a minor clerk and suffers life’s indignities with fortitude. When she receives word that she only has six more months to live, she decides to live the rest of her life happily, turning in her resignation and leaving for a vacation of luxury. Lee Dong-wook plays Kang Ji-wook, who falls in love with her.
Lest this sound too dreary a topic in the vein of melo-tearjerkers like A Rosy Life, it comes from the writer-director duo Noh Ji-seol and Park Hyung-ki, who worked on the breezy, slice-of-life drama Dr. Champ last year. I really, really hope it’ll go for an uplifting tone, rather than one full of angst, although I’m sure we’ll get plenty of that, too. ‘Cause while both leads are great dramatic actors, they’re also both strong comedic forces, and it would be a shame to miss out on that. Still, it’ll probably be wise to get the tissues ready, when he realizes he loves her and she realizes she has to tell him she’s dying. (If she leaves him cruelly because it’s “for his benefit,” I will howl and throw things.)
Interestingly, most of the 20 episodes will be filmed in Australia. Lee enlisted in August 2009; his planned military discharge date is June 20, while Scent of a Woman is set for a July 16 premiere. Eep! That gives him almost no resting time before he gets right back to work — he’ll join the filming team right away and will fly from Korea to Australia the day after his release.
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51 jandoe
May 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM
he's really rockin' the younger-men deal mannnnnn. plot seems potentially melo-heavy but i'll keep a positive eye (and feeling) since it IS Lee Dong Wook and Kim Sun-Ah :D
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52 mvl
May 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM
i've just been waiting & waiting for kim sun ah to do another drama, movie, anything. have so missed her. can't wait to see this drama. what's the scoop on her taking on this drama. i have read none of the other r&/r i was so excited, so excuse me if this has already been addressed.
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53 theedie
May 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM
sounds like the plot to the Last Holiday. I'll still keep this on my radar though.
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54 hpn88
May 11, 2011 at 5:19 PM
EEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPP!
This almost makes up for Im Joo-hwan leaving.
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55 ...
May 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM
almost couldnt recognise her! she looks amazing!
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56 kaddictforever
May 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Yayyy... KIM SUN AH is back... Love her to pieces!
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57 ohsnapxitsmeh
May 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Wow... he's coming back already?! It hasn't even felt like 2 years yet! Thank goodness 2 years pass by just like that! Whooot, cannot wait for him to come back on screen! Lee Dong Wook and Kim Sun Ah!! Unbelievable.
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58 ricky the royal highness
May 11, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Is anyone else worried about the cringe-worthy english in this drama?
Glad to finally see Kim Sun Ah again :)
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MJP
May 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Cringe-worthy English is a guarantee in kdramaland.
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Shirls
May 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Sun-ah's english isn't bad.
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ck1Oz
May 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM
She has a music degree from the US right?Her English is good.
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59 So3
May 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM
OMG!!!!!!! KSA!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
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60 orangy911
May 11, 2011 at 6:12 PM
I jumped out of my chair with happiness after reading the title. And then I read that Kim Sun Ah's character has only 6 months to live. Boo. =(
Why........ahhhhhhhhh. Maybe they'll undergo a quick plot change before? =D
I hope there's a meatier plot because these are two great actors who deserve a good story.
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61 mojaslatka
May 11, 2011 at 6:30 PM
It's intersting that this post come after the post about Lee Da hae. Took me back to 'My Girl' days(second kdrama I watch after full house).
It's great to see him back soon. But will he has enough energy to film right away? He better sleep day in and day out for some days before going for filming. Will this be a tearjerker drama? Hope not so much.
Offtopic:I see there's a lot from Melbourne here. It is indeed cold here now. And it's not even winter yet. I also hope they will film in Melbourne so I can stalk.
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62 Laurustinus
May 11, 2011 at 6:39 PM
HIP HIP HURRAYYYY!!!!!!!!!! So excited, I am a big Lee Dong Wook and Kim Sun Ah fan!!!! Loved him since My Girl and loved her since the movie She's On Duty I am sure this will be amazing!
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63 omo
May 11, 2011 at 7:01 PM
I'm sure LDW, as an actor, thinks that 18 months in MS is plenty resting time. Now, I can't wait to see him all fit and pumped up for this role.
As for Suna, in her last movie, she plays a terminally ill mother and has shed more pounds for that role. Another "dying" role?
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shin mi rae
May 18, 2011 at 7:25 AM
what? what film is this? where can i watch that? i devour anything kim sun ah
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64 sulyn
May 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM
I was thinking about that too - a similar role?
Anyway, it's KIM SUN AH and that's enough
for me. Looking forward to this drama to see
KSA's great acting skills again. Love her.
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65 joy
May 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM
My ship has sailed! lol
so watching this drama.
MY SEXY MAN is finally back!
i just hope his character wont suffer too much,
cause... i dont what i'd do..
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66 moomincandylalala
May 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Maybe it will be a case of mistaken diagnoses like the beginning of what's up fox? I would hate for another "90 days, time to love" type drama (that was so... ugh and a real waste of the leads, imo) From experience it seems that summer dramas usually veer towards happy endings no?
Nevertherless, can't wait for LDW to come back!! And the fanservice topless scene to prove his new "real man" status. mwhahaha.
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67 tonks42
May 11, 2011 at 8:07 PM
My first reaction was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!LDW first project!!!!!!!SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMM HAPPINESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was hoping that to hear news of his project but poor him....not having even a breather after military service....
LDW gosh I was happy happy happy...did I say I was happy to see this news!!!!
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68 LL
May 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Are we going to get Kim Rae Won back any time soon? Please say yes!!
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aznative
May 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM
He enlisted in the summer of 2009 ... http://www.dramabeans.com/2009/08/goodbye-kim-rae-won/
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69 Porcelain
May 11, 2011 at 8:09 PM
AHHHH character reference... Gong Chang X Sam Soon!!!
Yeah... My Girl and My Name is Kim Sam Soon are like my fav dramas ever!!!!!!!!
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70 tonks42
May 11, 2011 at 8:10 PM
LDW!!!!!!!!!!!!WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I was counting the days of his release hahaha...and now to see news that he will be filming a drama right after being discharge EXCITEMENT to the Nth LEVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Though poor him not being able to rest but whose complaining.....HAPPINESS HAPPINESS HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!
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71 Rovi
May 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM
Seol Gong-chan meets Kim Sam-soon ala "Rosy Life"...without the two-timing and the divorce hullabaloo...
I already miss LDW, and it was such nice news that KSA dropped "I Am
Epic FailzzzLegend"...Looking forward to this...and I hope, not too much angst, please...!
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Rovi
May 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM
I edit the statement above...
Seol Gong-chan meets Kim Sam-soon similar to "MNIKSS" ala “Rosy Life”…without the two-timing and the divorce hullabaloo…
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72 kit
May 11, 2011 at 8:28 PM
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DAY FOR SO DAMN LONG BUT OH GOD I DON'T WANT HIM IN A DEPRESSING ROLE BECAUSE THEN I'M JUST GOING TO CRY MY HEAD OFF SOB SOB SOB.
sorry i turn into a crazy fangirl for LDW. he was my first korean actor crush, and forever will be my most loved.
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73 ck1Oz
May 11, 2011 at 8:45 PM
I am flying to whicever city he's in I tell you.Him and KSA together...I so have to get their autograghs!
Anyone know which city???
It's not going to be Perth or the SA/Vic/NSW......tell me tell me..I've been waiting so long to see him.
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74 Joyjee
May 11, 2011 at 9:04 PM
How cute it is that you've released drama news of Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae one after the other! I'm still in love with My Girl :>
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vannie
May 11, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Right! it brought back memories from MY GIRL!!!
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75 TTP
May 11, 2011 at 9:06 PM
omg Australia, does anyone know where in Australia??
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76 whateva
May 11, 2011 at 9:17 PM
OMG.. Kim Sun Ah ... with LDW.. YIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
chemistry will definately be there..can't wait to catch this..YAHOOO
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77 vannie
May 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM
LDW!!!! I have been waiting for your comeback!! this news just brought the hugest smile on my face today!
I still have screensaver pics from 2 years back! yay I can update them by June!
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78 honey
May 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Kim sun ah? yeeayyyy. i'm waiting for her drama since 2009. ><
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79 Shirls
May 11, 2011 at 10:48 PM
OMG KIM SUN AH<3 She's finalllyyyyyyyyyyy doing a drama!!! After a 2 year hiatus!! I reallly can't wait<3
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80 Jess
May 11, 2011 at 11:32 PM
OMG WHERE IN AUS!?!?!?
SO VISITING!
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81 Steamy Bun
May 11, 2011 at 11:35 PM
This actually made me smile, because it's just such good news!! Lee Dong-Wook and Kim Sun-Ah... I cannot wait! But why Australia, I wonder? I guess that means we'll have lots of badly acted English cameos. Yay!
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82 annie
May 12, 2011 at 12:03 AM
KIM SUN AHHHHHHH!
She's definitely the only one that could get me to watch a drama where one of the leads is dying.
*stocks up on tissues*
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83 hana
May 12, 2011 at 12:41 AM
its funny to see lee dong wook news besides lee da hae news.. im glad hes back
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84 sleeplessinwgtn
May 12, 2011 at 12:46 AM
KSA just keeps getting lovelier and lovelier. I shun away from drama about death (though I loved Who Are You). I do not want to see the lead die though :(
We'll see if I can muster up the courage to watch.
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85 Lisa Purba
May 12, 2011 at 1:25 AM
My lovely Kim Sun-ah!! ♥♥♥
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86 Cami
May 12, 2011 at 2:41 AM
This is great! I like these 2! But I'm also hoping it will be a rom-com... Something light and funny suits them. =)
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87 jastinel
May 12, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Waaaah, this is a wonderful news to KSA fanatic, she just finished a movie and now a new drama, the waiting is over and KSA will make this drama one of her best.
KSA....fighting!
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88 mrskimchee
May 12, 2011 at 3:02 AM
this is the another best pair this year after the Lie to me couple
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89 tita
May 12, 2011 at 3:10 AM
thanks!! we miss her soo much,she is my favorite actress :) <3
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90 tonia
May 12, 2011 at 3:17 AM
OKAY! I will spazz about something so unrelated to this drama.....The article of LEE DONG WOOK followed the article regarding LEE DA HAE!!!! Waaahhhh!!! I just miss my MY GIRL duo. They are SOOOO MEANT TO BE!!! Joke....=)))
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91 elham
May 12, 2011 at 3:38 AM
OH MAN....i love KIM SUN AH so much !!!
you made my day !
thanks
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92 Twee
May 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Too good for words... *twitching on the floor at the AWESOMENESS yet still managing to type*...
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93 rose
May 12, 2011 at 5:21 AM
oh kim sung ah for the win .... i like ldw but im also hoping for a go yong kimsun ah tandem in a drama for a change
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94 Tha
May 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM
OMG! IM SOOOO watching this!!!
Goodbye life!!! So many dramas so little time!!!
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95 Mina
May 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM
Can't wait for him to come back!!!
He's one of my favourite actors. I've just watched "My Girl" and he was extraordinary there. I kept thinking that Lee Da Hee in "My Girl" resembles a little Kim Sun Ah from "My name is Kim Sam Son (such a great seria!!!) and I thought "how would it be if LDW would play with KSA??? And now....they play together!!!!!!
Happy! Have to watch this ^^.
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96 mox2
May 12, 2011 at 6:10 AM
ohmyyyyy...so i finally get to see k-celebs in AUSTRALIA?!! and LDW and KSA at that?!!!!!! ..... i think i just died a little.. :p
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97 matinsoleil
May 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Just by the title, you made my day guys !!! I almost died here waiting of Kim sun-ah to come back to dramaland. Yeaahh! Both with Lee Dong-wook they’ll be amazing. Hope all this will not be to melodramatic though o_O
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98 Christy
May 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM
That face reminds me of ...John Mayer. :) So looking forward to this drama!
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99 Aya
May 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM
KIM SUN-AH omg XDDDDDD
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"she receives word that she only has six more months to live (...)"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO T__T
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100 da
May 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Love Kim Sun-ah and happy to see her in a new drama but why it have to be a sad drama.
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