Shin Eun-kyung and Kim Jung-tae star in new film
by girlfriday
Shin Eun-kyung (Flames of Desire) will be making a comeback to the big screen opposite one of my favorite rising stars of late, Kim Jung-tae (Can’t Lose, Miss Ripley). I say rising not because he’s new, since Kim has been a supporting actor for many a moon, but because his star is rising only now — this will be his first leading role in a major film production to date. He’s certainly played his fair share of gangsters and funnymen and patsies, and now he’s graduated to romantic leading man, which is just the best news I’ve heard in a while.
The movie’s called Why She’s Different, and stars Shin Eun-kyung as a single mom. All the character information that’s given is that she has a secret, and raises her daughter alone. Kim Jung-tae is the one person who knows her secret. Yeah, but… is that good? Is it bad? Is he a confidant or an NSA agent, sent to hunt her down? Is she a thief? A princess in hiding? A vampire? A gumiho? The mother of a mixed race of humans and cylons? What? Okay, she’s probably not the last one. Probably.
I’m really excited for Kim Jung-tae. I hope this is just the beginning for his long career as a leading man. Who says ajusshis don’t rule? The man makes noodles, is a proud new dad, and has amazing screen presence. What more could you ask?
Why She’s Different starts shooting in November.
Via Star News
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1 pampi
November 1, 2011 at 5:12 AM
kim jung tae deserves the best.he was so underrated
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2 Em
November 1, 2011 at 5:20 AM
I seriously loved Kim Jung Tae in Can't Lose as a funny guy. Now I'm curious to see him as the romantic lead. Should be interesting!
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3 jodasg
November 1, 2011 at 5:25 AM
Think his appearance in 1n2d raise his popularity. I could nvr see him as a gangster (in his movie) w/o those images of him making noodles in 1n2d.
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4 Tofu Fingers
November 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Ohmygoodness, girlfriday. You've won me over even more, (if that's even possible). I mentioned BSG in Open Thread 209/210 (I just had to say "Frak"). Seeing somebody else say it on DB makes this human (and cylon wannabe) very, very happy!
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Tofu Fingers
November 1, 2011 at 6:35 AM
Excuse the heavy use of parentheses. That's the cylon in me finishing my sentences. Lawl.
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5 allen
November 1, 2011 at 6:38 AM
Good NEWS!
Congratz Ajhussi...FIGHTING!!!
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6 Anvesha
November 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM
I think this is the first time, someone in a supporting role with the gangster type roles have become a lead. And he is an ahjushi!! It is a little weird.. But i am happy for him. I think he will be pretty good, he is definitely a good actor.
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ed
November 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM
The same happened to Lee Bum-soo, Kim Yun-suk, Im Chang-jung, Hwang Jung-min, Jung Jae-Young and maybe Lee Mun-shik, if we count TV roles.
Anyway i'm so happy all the ladies are back on big screen: Shin, Ko, and even Kim hee-ae is debuting!
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7 Kay
November 1, 2011 at 7:06 AM
1n2d really help him alot...
people start knowing his real personality and love him cuz he just awesome!
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8 torrtis
November 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Ahjusshi as a romantic lead is kinda rare, that will be interesting. Kiss scenes?
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torrtis
November 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Btw listening to ahjusshi sing You Are My Lady by Jung Yeop here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAMYVeWUePk
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cha
November 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM
OMO~!! Now I'm officially in love with this ajuhssi!! I love the falsetto part! *sing along* "You are my lady~~"
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9 conan
November 1, 2011 at 7:50 AM
I'm excited for Kim Jung-tae too! Wow, breaking the 2nd lead barrier in your ajusshi years? That's awesome! I hope her secret would be because she's a vampire queen from another galaxy far, far away in search of the secret of the universe in the center of the earth. I just wish it was a sci-fi. A romantic comedy sci-fi. Is that too much to ask?
By the way, I know this is super weird and I feel a little outgrouped right now for no reason, but what is a cylon? Is it some kind of teenage mutant ninja turtle? Just kidding. They live in New York.
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10 neener
November 1, 2011 at 7:58 AM
I'd loved to watch this one!!!
he deserve this big break!!
HWAITING Kim Jung-tae!!!!
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11 whatis
November 1, 2011 at 8:13 AM
oooooh I'm so happy for him! I loved him after seeing him on 1N2D!!! so cuteeyyyyy
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12 doublen
November 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM
YEAH! I love Kim Jung-tae, and like Shin at my wife is a gangster. You should post Kim's kid's photo: it is sooo adorable!
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13 Jess
November 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM
LIKE =D
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14 all4movies
November 1, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Kim Jung Tae was great as a smarmy detective in H.I.T. and as the bad assed rogue spy in Killer K.
I think he has the screen presence and acting chops to take on a lead role.
Ahjusshi, congrats.
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15 Raine
November 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM
I just have to say this, Javabeans. As a newbie to the K-drama/film/pop land, when you write things like this, I get all smile-y and glow-y inside. All these new tidbits are fodder for my addiction and I will feed it happily. I haven't yet watched Can't Lose so I'm off to do that now...
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16 roombagaroomda
November 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM
the power of 1N2D. 1N2D launched careers. Sugeun, Seunggi, and Hodong are the best examples. no one even knew who Sugeun was back then, and in the earlier eps he was even bad at making jokes and was always being shot down by Saangryeol, but now he is more popular than Sangryeol.
Seunggi and Hodong were already popular, but 1N2D shot them to superstardom.
and now, a supporting actor for more than 10 years is finally getting his first ever big break thanks to this variety show. people undermine these shows but clearly variety can make you a star.
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17 mellowyel
November 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM
yay for Kim Jung-Tae! aw, I can already see some cute ahjussi-daughter bonding coming out of this movie. will definitely check it out.
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18 Hipployta
November 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Hmm...considering she did "My Wife is A Gangster" could an epic gangster rom com be in the works...she's a mafia boss at night?
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19 Cam
November 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Yayay, Kim Jung Tae finally DESERVE it!!! \^___^/
Do your best, Hwaiting!!!
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20 Arhazivory
November 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Kim Jung-Tae!!!!!
Kim Jung-Tae!!!!!
Ok, I'm super psyched because I definitely love him. Finally he has a leading role and there's absolutely no doubt he'll be excellent. XD
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21 Noelle
November 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM
I love Shin Eun Kyung! I've missed her. I want her back on rom-com's. Could this be one? And really, like most DBers, I have come to love Kim Jung Tae and his noodle making ways. I can't wait to see this!
Really, Cylons? LOL.
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22 jinkzz
November 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Kim Jung Tae deserves the leading role after years of playing supporting role.,.. ahhh the power of 1N2D...I really think it helped his career tremendously...not that he hasn't worked hard all these years but it certainly helped him to become a known.
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23 Bluefyre
November 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Hahaha..YAY!!
" The man makes noodles, is a proud new dad, and has amazing screen presence. What more could you ask?"
Really excited for them both :D
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24 boxtheturtle
November 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM
those arms don't look like they belong to Kim Jung-tae in that picture...
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25 anais
November 1, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Have loved him ever since Swallow the Sun. Yup. I really, really liked him in Killer K. I so wanted a romance to materialize between him and Killer K's mom. That role had me looking at him as leading man material for the first time.
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26 ...
November 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM
yay! congradulations to kim jungtae. i think he's an amazing actor. its good that he's finally getting into the lead role category.
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27 sPark*
November 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Damnn Kim Jung Tae as lead?! What a nice surprise! :) I love this! I'm quite excited for this movie because KJT is leading man. He's always been more of a side character (gangster, gangster....gangster lol). Then he played a badass ahjusshi in Girl K. Favorite characer btw<3 1 Night 2 Days has definitely helped him gain more recognition. Furthermore, Shin Eun Kyung is a great actress. This pairing seems awesome :) Can't wait!
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28 bakedshrimp
November 2, 2011 at 7:24 AM
I don't like her. Been watching her in Mom's Dead Upset. I am dead upset with her. She can't act.
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29 Micah love Shin Eun-Kyung
March 18, 2012 at 6:35 AM
I really love you Shin Eun-Kyung I've always been thingking since i watch the movie of your's entitled MY WIFE IS A GANGSTER you're an nice actress/ good actress a very good actress i've never expect that i will be addicted to a movie so i repeated it once i open my laptop i think 5-10 times per day im watching your movie then i tried to search you then i found this site all i ever wanted is to go to KOREA and now im very much desperate because of you i wanted to see you in person but it's just a DREAM :( i hope you come and visit the philippines it's so nice here. And i also hope that you will have an another great movie I LOVE YOU, from your number 1 Fan Micah,,,. I wish i could see you this year when i turn 16 BUT i can't because im too young... i always wanted to be like you now but i really can't...
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30 Micah love Shin Eun-Kyung
March 18, 2012 at 6:37 AM
I really love you Shin Eun-Kyung I’ve always been thingking since i watch the movie of your’s entitled MY WIFE IS A GANGSTER you’re an nice actress/ good actress a very good actress i’ve never expect that i will be addicted to a movie so i repeated it once i open my laptop i think 5-10 times per day im watching your movie then i tried to search you then i found this site all i ever wanted is to go to KOREA and now im very much desperate because of you i wanted to see you in person but it’s just a DREAM :( i hope you come and visit the philippines it’s so nice here. And i also hope that you will have an another great movie I LOVE YOU, from your number 1 Fan Micah,,,. I wish i could see you this year when i turn 16 BUT i can’t because im too young… i always wanted to be like you now but i really can’t… It's been 3 weeks to 4 weeks now when i watch your movie...
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31 Micah love Shin Eun-Kyung
March 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM
Shin Eun-Kyung and all of you're pictures fills up my phone haha :)..
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32 Ria
April 29, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Has this movie completed filming? I hope to hear more soon! I'm going through Shin Eun Kyung withdrawals <333
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