Joo Sang-wook in new cable drama Ten
by javabeans
Get ready for another cable drama (when it rains, it pours, no?): Joo Sang-wook (Giant, Thorn Birds) stars in Ten, an upcoming OCN show where he plays a former detective and current police academy instructor who is made the head of a special crime unit called “Ten,” which investigates unsolved cases.
Well, Korean procedural dramas have taken a page from CSI’s playbook (Sign), and also NCIS (Poseidon), so I guess it’s Cold Case‘s turn. Hm, maybe the only American dramas they can get in Korea are from CBS. What’s next, Two and a Half Criminal Minds?
In Ten, Joo Sang-wook’s character Ji-hoon possesses keen deductive powers and a strong logical mind. I’d expect no less of a crime procedural hero, though I’m relieved that he’s not yet another genius, if only for variety’s sake. The genius count has been unnaturally high in K-dramaland for years, and I’m ready to root on a regular ol’ Joe.
Joo said, “Four years ago, I played a police officer in the drama Air City. That was a character and drama that I was tremendously grateful for. Now that I’m back playing a detective, I’m flooded with old memories.” Huh, that’s funny because it had totally not registered till just now that he’d been in Air City, which was such a disappointing, disjointed, and unmemorable drama. I do seem to remember there being lots of pretty, pretty men working at the airport, but it’s only on going back through recaps that I recall him.
Ten will air, appropriately enough, for ten episodes and premieres on cable channel OCN on October 23.
Via TV Report
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1 Rubysing
October 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Love this guy. Wonder if we'll get to see the subbed series.
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2 Noemi
October 2, 2011 at 10:22 AM
"What's next, Two and a Half Criminal Minds?"
^^love it!
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3 minayuki
October 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM
I love Joo Sang-Wook. I find him a very underrated actor, hopefully this drama won't be disappointing and give him a more of the spotlight.
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4 Haj
October 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Sounds a little like Psych,
Actually!
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5 li~~~
October 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM
=DDD
after giant, i was itching to see him in another project. i know thorn birds was there and all, but i watched twenty minutes of that and decided that even my fangirliness was not strong enough to withstand 20 episodes of melocity.
however, this looks infinitely more appealing. i'm always up for a good cop show <3
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6 Auntiemame
October 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM
It was in 'Air City' that I first noticed him, even though his role was very minor. Glad to see him in a non-chaebol and 'gritty' type role.
HAHAHA ... 10? In Poseidon, the team investigating special cases is 09.
I guess a numbering system is easier than a name. ???
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7 houstontwin
October 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM
I kept hanging in for Air City because I really liked the leads. But it was so, so disappointing.
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8 Fate
October 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Joo Sang Wook playing a role that's NOT a director?! WOAH. LOL I'll watch just for that. :D
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9 glace
October 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Maybe cable stations "allow" for a different production/shooting schedule? Just wishful thinking, but it's odd that they're attracting a lot of big dramas now.
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10 questions987
October 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM
just one word: MINE!
AHHHHHHHH I always have a soft spot for this guy and will sit through the most horrible dramas ::coughThornbirdsandParadiseRanchcough:: just to watch him.
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Auntiemame
October 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Hah! I sat through 111 episodes, albeit 1/2 hr ones, for this guy.
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Chunja%27s_Happy_Events
It was such a welcome relief to sit through "3 Dads, 1 Mom"
because it was only 16 episodes.
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/One_Mom_and_Three_Dads
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jomo143
October 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM
I started 3D1M, too, but I could NOT take the way they had Jae Hee talk. Does he get easier on the ears?
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Auntiemame
October 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Nope. The nasally twang never totally went away because he still whined at the roommates and his mother. But, it was much lessen because he had less occasion to whine. And, no occasion to whine when he was fantasizing that he had a 'chance'. pffft!
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questions987
October 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM
I FORGOT about 3d1m...yeah that's another one I sat through for him and Jae Hee.
Oh the bad drama's he's been in, but he's so cute!
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Auntiemame
October 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Hah! Still got all of you beat! No one else has admitted to watching 111 episodes of Chun Ja's Happy Event. (And let me tell you, I wasn't happy with that stupid title!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtTnWuk_T-k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJyIU6amSUI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCVIxij9uN8&feature=related
I can't find the video of the proposal which was lovely.
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11 Ani
October 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I busted a gut at Two and a Half Criminal Minds?. I fo love me some CBS shows. Maybe they can go for Big Bang Thievery next. Pfft. HAHAHA.
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12 Me2me
October 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM
that's funny "Two and a Half Criminal Minds" LOL
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13 Maricel
October 2, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Cold case?!!! :) . i love that series. I'm watching Kimcheed radish cubes, and i'm loving his character, and the drama as well .
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14 hpn88
October 2, 2011 at 1:14 PM
SO MANY Cable drama. I wonder if this is signaling some inherent change going on the TV industry. Hmmm
But bring on the drama's. I'm all for more choice!
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15 mel
October 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM
JSW during Air City stood out... Now his brilliance is shining, fighting!!!
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16 trixicopper
October 2, 2011 at 2:58 PM
He was IN Air City? The only thing I remember about that show was it being rather meh. On the other hand, loved him in Giant! Min Woo/Mi Joo? Just how freekin' cute were they? :)
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17 Noelle
October 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM
This looks like it will be good. I love cop/detective/forensic dramas. Most I watch are j dramas though. I got into Signs but nothing ever seemed to get solved. Pissed me off.
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18 jomo143
October 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM
LOL!
"I do seem to remember there being lots of pretty, pretty men working at the airport, but it’s only on going back through recaps that I recall him."
Was this the review that said "Hot men. Cold plot."?
Like him in black - Hot hot hot!
JSW needs to get some love in a show, not the kind of love that happens in a long drawn out manner suffer until any normal person would leap off a building, either.
Early on - form a normal type woman- let the man be happy for a change....OK, if you must, you can kill off the nice lady for plot purposes, as long as another nice lady steps in to help him "heal" his "wounds."
I watched Giant, TB and PR for this man; I am game for a cop show!
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pohonphee
October 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Yeah I watched Giant, Paradise Ranch, and Thorn Birds for him. His sad looking pair of eyes is a winner. :D
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19 cv
October 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM
LOL. I've to say, CBS does have some really good shows throughout the years.
If this show is subbed, I'll watch it. :)
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20 ajbny
October 2, 2011 at 8:44 PM
I don't know, but I don't trust his acting skills yet. I'll admit he's come a long way, but something's not quite there yet. I'll give the show a peek though.
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21 Cam
October 2, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Oooooh, HOORRRAAY for Joo Sang Wook!!! =D
I am glad that he finally got a lead-role in this incoming drama, yups! (I really admire him since I first saw him in that drama 'GIANT' and 'Queen SeonDeok', mm!)
HWAITING!!!! (thumbs-up)
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22 Linda165
October 2, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Yay JSW!!! I'm glad we didn't have to wait too long to see again his pretty sad eyes. I hope he smiles more in this one. I need to watch Giant, pronto!
"I do seem to remember there being lots of pretty, pretty men working at the airport". SOLD!
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jomo143
October 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Same here! Added to list.
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23 suzy
October 3, 2011 at 12:24 AM
air city is actually when i FIRST saw him and thought he was cute ever since then. :) xx
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SJ
May 4, 2012 at 1:59 PM
mind u i don't even recall seeing him in Air City, i gotta rewatch that one! i can't seem to get enough of him! :) LOL
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24 fita
October 3, 2011 at 1:02 AM
i'm not jumping all around for his acting. but i don't know there's something about this guy that make me glued to my tv...i love his role as hwarang wolya in queen seonduk, so far i enjoyed him in kimcheed radish cube, paradise ranch and thorn birds. i haven't manage my time to watch giant..which i regret it. now, i cannot wait to see i him as detective. joo sang wook hwaiting!
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25 nonski
October 3, 2011 at 1:19 AM
love joo sang wook in giant! but never get to make myself watch thorn birds, i hope to get hooked on this one.
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26 malta
October 3, 2011 at 4:32 AM
Loved him in Thornbirds.
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Janny
October 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Ditto. Love him to bits in Thorn Birds. Hot guy and super nice characters--> i'm pawned
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27 elle loves kdrama
October 5, 2011 at 2:09 PM
SO glad that he is back on the screen! I watch Giant quite often to see his sad, beautiful smile. He was really HOT in Thorn Birds.
I can't wait!
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28 kim
November 23, 2011 at 8:07 PM
Joo Sang Wook is great actor , is a very , very talented actor and smart . Joo Sang Wook is so beautiful, charismatic and charming. It is delicate, but firm , with personality , refined ... good luck in all you do....
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29 Marie Egea Lukather
March 15, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Love you,JSW!
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30 SJ
May 4, 2012 at 1:57 PM
gosh better late than never i guess, been so enamored with him watching him in Giant as minwoo & thought of searching for some more about him now that i just finished (late i know regrets sigh sigh) watching Giant & Kimcheed Radish where he both demonstrated his acting skills second to none! how i love this actor, he's so charismatic & need i say more! I'm so happy for him being recognized these days, he deserves the accolades truly! i hope he gets more projects after Feast of the Gods where he's so cute together with Song Yu ri! all the best JSW, i'll support you for as long as you're in showbiz! i hope he walks the red carpet soon as he wishes when he was interviewed in Win Win program! gorgeous guy! :) sarang hae yo
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31 Marilyn
October 20, 2013 at 12:54 AM
Ahhhh, Joo Sang Wook - a great actor. I love the basketball scene in Good Doctor haha - you looked awesome! Of course, I also loved the way you transformed the character Dr Kim Do Han from a prickly, snarling closed up doctor - to show off his caring, gentle, affirming and vulnerable self. Aish, only you could do that in 20 episodes! What awesome talent!
Joo Sang Wook - fighting!
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