Idol Rain...hahaha.

Love it!
It's raining Idols! :)

I don't know what to expect of this drama any more.

Thanks you for the information, JB. Can't say much, just wait and see for the result. Who knows the drama will turn to musical from melodrama. That is why the PD needs many idols to cover the musical element, if there is such thing in it.

I was already disappointed when Yoona got cast. Now Im not sure if I even want to this drama, love JGS but even he can't carry a drama on his own.

Hmmm...read that this is supposed to be "fantasy melodrama"....I don't know exactly what this genre is but maybe the fantasy element will need these actors.

hmm, not happy with the addition of another idol - granted i should wait before giving an opinion on seo in-jook, but really?

i don't know how this drama is going to be.. but i was so hoping for a better supporting cast to feed off the greatness that is JGS.

oh well.. guess will just have to wait for the first ep.

I don't think I'll watch this anymore. There are certain dramas which can be starting grounds for idol wanna be actors but for full on dramas, they should cast real actors. And kpop netizens, don't even start with taecyon in cinderella's sister (he was barely there and just delivered lines in satoori) or dream high (which was basically idols playing themselves). So disappointing specially if you consider the precious dramas made by this director.

Yeah I may watch the first episode due to the Jang Geun Seuk and PD Suk Ho respect, but will definitely not be following this drama....

Seo In Guk is an "idol"? Since when? I don't think he's ever, for lack of a better word, advertised himself as an "idol" nor do I think he's ever been referred to as one. Has he??

As for the drama, I'm sorry to disappoint people, but I haven't gotten into the JGS bandwagon and I don't think I ever will, so that means I won't watch it. Maybe I'll watch it for Seo In Guk, but that's a HUGE maybe.

Uh-oh.
How many unexperienced idol/"actors" can they pile into the inflatable raft before it sinks?

Hold on! Let me run over to "Poseidon" and find out....

:)

Not sure if Seo In Guk can be considered an idol, though granted, he's still a product of a reality show. But really, what the heck is going on with these casting stunts? I thought Love Rain is supposed to be a melodrama? Now it feels more and more like a trendy drama instead. =/

I don't know what to expect with this drama anymore. :(

JGS save yourself!

JGS= awful...Did I say AWFUL?
Yoona= awful
This guy= I don't know you so can't judge!
Melodrama= tears
Tears= puffy eyes
Melodrama with awful actors= puffy eyes+ no voice becasue I laugh and cry at the same time !!
Oh oh pass list list anyone?

This one keeps dropping further and further down my list of Drama-to-Watch. It just hit the bottom!

you’ve already muddied the casting pool with Yoon-ah. (So dull.)

Hahahaha. Bait? HAHAHAHAHA. I love that you freely express your opinions jb and you do not shy away from fans who are blinded by love. Now I'm wondering if this drama will be unintentionally funny, or painfully funny to watch. *cringes at the thought*

It's too bad we can't petition to have those idol-wanna-be- actors removed from this drama. I honestly don't like idol-actors because they take away roles from people who have spent years practicing and studying to become actors and actresses. The fact that some of the idols can't even sing makes it even worse. It's a pity that it starting to seem like the up and coming actors and actresses need to pursue a music career before they start acting. I prefer that the two kept separate. Idols should just sing their hearts out first before starting their acting careers. My apologies for the rant. I just needed to get it out there.

The more idols they cast, the more my interest level drops.

If they cast another idol I will not watch this drama.

sigh.. I cannot say all the 4 seasons drama are as good.. but they do maintain certain level of standard. Winter is what made me falls head over heel with KD.Autumn is just too sad for me, Summer -Son Ye Jin made it all worthwhile,
Spring-is the one i least connected but then i love HHJ.

But this , sigh , I dont really expect this type of casting at all. I expect real actors and actress .. actually I really miss Park Yong Ha , someone like him , take out the feeling in you .or Hyun Bin..I am okay with JGS ,love him in YAB but not sure about him in melodrama.But then Yoona ... is nothing to do with judging it too early , is sometime somehow you just know it will not go any where ...(If you watch YAMD , there are times I feel embarrash just look at her acting)
and this actor , sorry I dont even know him. when I saw the news about this director coming work I thought WOW WOW WOW ....not anymore!

Pfffft!!! This is no drama... It's a thinly disguised promo wagon for those teen-idols-wannabe-actor/actress... Strictly for their die-hard fans only...

I totally agree wjth you. I'm not happy about the casts except for jgs.

To me it feels like a rom com cast while the story is very melodramatic. Let's see what happens... I will check first few (or one) episodes just to see a serious JGS.

I don't know what people have against idols becoming actors. Yes some of them suck, but alot of newbie actors (and some experienced ones) suck as well. Furthermore some of them never intended to be singers, but just became idols to help advance their career. Examples are Hyomin and Eunjung from T-Ara. Eunjung has been acting for years before her debut with T-Ara, and Hyomin originally started out wanting to be a musical actress.

Now I really wish they quickly film this and put it on the airwave and do it fast and quick... get it over so that I can anticipate other dramas... The longer they drag, I feel pain! It feels more draggy than a 2 generation romance story. Or is it 3? hopefully next summer crops of dramas will be more uplifting.

This melodrama needs people who can truly act. I don't want to pre-judge these idols but I have a feeling they wouldn't be at par with JGS' acting ability.

I hope everything turns out better than expected.

I can't wait to watch this movie asap, guyz.. Why? Bcoz all of people here including JB have extremely dissapointed about the PD's casts.. I wanna see the drama, really.. Just wanna find out how it will run with such actors, will it be success or completely a mess? Time, make it quick please:D

Is PD Yoon ON CRACK??? I though he was going for the "REAL ACTORS" ...not this.....I just feel dissapointed..I know that the drama has musical elements and its great that the actors have some small musical background, but this casting is becoming an Idol Fest...I hope the drama doesn't suck, cause JGS needs a real solid/grown up comeback drama...I'll will feel bad that down at the end JGS is the one carring the load of this drama... I mean his work is cut out with Yoona as it is.....

I don't know what to say about this since I've never seen any of them act before...except jgs. Melodrama isn't something I would usually watch but I'll probably watch the first episode and see if I want to continue watching it.

in other news....jgs FINALLY got his haircut (looks 60s-70s inspired-> http://twitpic.com/6o6z8s

Yay! I love Seo In Guk! I am now officially excited =]

OOOO.....I really LOOOVE this picture of Seo In Guk's cool hair like that!

(nods) How interesting, mm. =)

It is ok.. JGS can save his suavier shorter do for his next film after Idol Rain ... Truly. It's wasted here.

Ugh....painful... beginning to lose interest.

the synopsis of the "Love Rain" looks promising...but i'm beginning to lose interest... apparently the plan is really for kpop and just invite one or two real actors and actresses.

there seem to be no room for real kactors and kactresses in today's kdramas. kpop are now given priority and its a torture watching most of them transform into acting robots - it is more worthwhile to watch cartoons.

Real actors and actresses (especially those in the age range of 20 to 28+) seem to have a small window of opportunity to be casted in kdrama, regardless of how good they are, a kpop idol is now given priority.

I think they should start thinking of earning a university degree (like what Park Shin Hye is doing).

I'm switching off from this drama.

I'll just read AsiaPrince_JKS twitts to compensate. more entertaining.

i totally agree.. JGS is sooo much better off with an actress as good as him! felt disappointed when i heard Yoona will be the opposite lead! :(

Why so many bad comments :( u guys say bad things even before u watch it may be when it air it will be a wonderful drama with great acting skill of actor n actress ~ waiting for this drama ^^ JSK i love u Yoona unnie I love u ~

It's pretty sad how idols rule Korea's media. I mean, they are everywhere! Its crazy how every other drama that comes out there's an idol who's casted. Most of the time theyre not even casted based on merit but popularity. I understand its a ratings war, but still I'm shocked none of the "real" working actors as well as rookie actors aren't complaining.

Maybe that's how k dramas will head downhill... The multitude of new/fresh idols/Kpop groups that got launched , and the same group also flooding for drama roles ... How do actors/actresses fight to get jobs ESP the Kpop companies seem to exert more muscles than those that manage actors/actresses.. M I mistaken?

yeah...
hum, i hate when idols reach out to acting. stick to one job, you're only making real actors lose their job.
i did no know that seo in juk won super k. lol.
i will never accept yoona in this role.

I really hope that JGS could stick to acting instead of singing. I noticed him in Hong Gil Dong and Hwang Jin Yi drama really not bad but in YAB I can't help to hate his eyeliner and style.

Still prefer to see him acting with senior actors/actress so he can get a serious, tough guy role and not singing/feminine role again. Hope he can be the next Won Bin and not Rain....Different path.

Actually Jessica from snsd can act...I saw her acting fill with emotion/tears in one of the show when others jaws dropped.

i like to point out that he turned out better than ok

So funny to read this years later--he's done a splendid job of acting, which no one expected. Watching him in High School King of Savvy and appreciating his skill, his distinctive "real" looks, and his deft characterization. And didn't even realize he could sing! Hope there are more surprises ahead

In your face, haters. That "idol" you despised has proven to be an excellent actor (and singer).