Jung Il-woo and the adults of Moon/Sun to appear this week
by javabeans
Eee, make way for the adult cast of The Moon That Embraces the Sun! (Or, should I say, older cast, since some of these younguns still don’t strike me quite as adults.)
On one hand, the teenage cast has been rocking the show so far so I’ll be sad to see them go, particularly the two brothers (Yeo Jin-gu as Prince Hwon and Lee Min-ho as Yang-myung), who have such wonderful chemistry and a rich backstory.
On the other hand, the adult cast is what got me excited about this drama in the first place, and I can’t wait to see how Kim Soo-hyun tackles Hwon’s adorable mix of strength and vulnerability, and how Jung Il-woo plays the quiet pain underneath the smiling, joking exterior. (My heart, it bleeds already.)
In these first stills, Jung is in character as Yang-myung, older half-brother to the king. Below the stills of Jung are several photos of the adult cast in scenes to come.
After finishing his first shoots as Yang-myung, Jung Il-woo said, “I was really excited and nervous going into it, but as I discussed the script with director Kim Do-hoon, I quickly got into the role. It feels great that the drama is receiving such love from viewers, but it also adds to the pressure. Because Lee Min-ho did such a great job with the younger role, I feel like have even more weight to shoulder, but I’ll do my best with a hapy heart. I want to continue the great acting done by the younger cast.”
Jung makes his appearance in this week’s Episode 6, along with the other adult cast members.
Sadly, we’ll have to say goodbye to these faces:
Via Chosun
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1 diorama
January 16, 2012 at 9:40 AM
omg those pictures of the kiddies are SO CUTE! But I have to say, I'm torn between them and wanting to see the adults take over.
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Raitei
January 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM
Same here. I kind of don't want to see them go...but I'm also looking forward to seeing the older actors. I'm so torn. Can't they do some sort of compromise and include flashbacks every now and then.? >.<
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Cam
January 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Geez, That made me so sad to see all of young actors are leaving & all of adults are finally take over right now. Oh my, these pictures of young actors are soooo adorable, hehe ~~ !! Amen, that's right! All of young actors are doing so wonderful job! :)
Do your beeest & Hwaiting, you guys (adult actors)!! ;)
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soserious
January 17, 2012 at 12:52 AM
omg all the pictures are so beautiful. the last bits were so cute... i'm sad to see them go :'(
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MsGB
January 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM
The very last one was crazy cute!
These kids are sooo super talented I would happily watch the whole series if it was just them but then I wouldn't see mega cutie Kim Soo Hyun.
Welp, I guess I'll just wait for future project with them in it!!
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rich
January 17, 2012 at 5:25 AM
OMG. I feel the same. >..<
These kiddos did great! I'm looking forward for their future projects. :)
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kdramafan
January 17, 2012 at 5:54 AM
Me too!
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2 Noelle
January 16, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Yay! First!
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Noelle
January 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM
No!!! So close.
Now this is what I've been waiting for. I miss Chwaaaa.
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3 nickynisa
January 16, 2012 at 9:42 AM
the child actors did so great... well done...
the transition to adult is sooner than the original plan.. they are supposed to appear next week not this week right? can't wait to see kim soo hyun... he'll do great...
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Javabeans
January 16, 2012 at 10:52 AM
I have a hunch it may only be at the verrrrry end of Episode 6, which is almost the same as saying the adults begin (in earnest) next week. It just seems like they'd do that - pull us in with a tease, and then make us wait another week for the real thing.
Not that I'm complaining, since the kids. Eee!
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Little One
January 16, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Um just wondering, who is KSH hugging in the 3rd image from the top? I'm so excited to see next week's episodes :)!
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jyyjc
January 16, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Kim minseo, the actress who's gonna play adult Bokyung.
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nickynisa
January 17, 2012 at 12:31 AM
yeah right... gonna tease ur for sure.. that'll make things more interesting.. i wouldn't mind waiting for another week to get a dose of a good drama.. haha.. the kids are adorable.. they received so much praises for their solid actings..
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4 Yasmin
January 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM
I like the last pic, lol!! I'm not watching this drama cos of exams but as soon as they are over I may give this a try!! Ooh and DH2 is starting!!!
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alua
January 16, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Same... haven't started watching this yet, but as soon as some of the important uni stuff is over, I will dive into it! (And catch up with Padam Padam, What's Up and a couple of other things.)
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January 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM
i haven't started watching yet, because i want to wait until there's a substantial amount out before i go through the pain of waiting week on week (and also cuz i got a lot of school work. but who am i kidding, when has work ever stopped me from indulging my kdrama addiction ;) )
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Llamaesque
January 16, 2012 at 6:35 PM
I'm all but drooling over this drama, but have made it a policy not to start watching any new shows until all the episodes are available so I can watch at my own (pathetically speedy) pace. Having fallen in total love with both Sunkyunkwan Scandal and Sam-Dong, I might need a support group and/or patch to stay away from Sparklehorse Love Pony or whatever they're calling it. : X
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gi
January 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Sparklehorse Love Pony? hahaha
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5 okitokki
January 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM
wahhh. I love all the young cast but I'm really excited for the older cast but I'm really going to miss the younger cast ;__;
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6 sosoxrah
January 16, 2012 at 9:56 AM
I went 'EEeeee' before I even read the post!! lol The pics of the younger actors are SO freaking cute!! Makes me so sad they won't stay for the rest of the drama. omg the last two pics are adorable. I die from cuteness overload!
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7 girlatsea
January 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM
I have downloaded all the episodes so far but I have yet to get started. I think I have been waiting for the perfect day but it looks like it's going to be today! :D
Two Kim Soo-hyun posts in row!^^
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Lena
January 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Where did you download the episodes??? I must have them! And are they subbed?
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sucha
January 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM
raw 45op hanrel: http://www.avirtualvoyage.net/2012/01/download-kdrama-the-moon-that-embraces-the-sun-episodes.html
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Sinyard7
January 16, 2012 at 5:05 PM
dramacrazy has them subbed.
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girlatsea
January 16, 2012 at 6:47 PM
I download the episodes from here: http://www.am-addiction.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=23251
- You need to register for this one.
And if you need subs: http://www.darksmurfsub.com/public/subtitle_list.php?title=QS.The.Moon.That.Embraces.the.Sun
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8 gaeinalee
January 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM
DL the drama, read the recaps + news, although I am captivated with the story and the casts, I haven't watch it yet.
Young LMH has twisted my heart as young Yang-myung, JIW will surely turn me into a watery pot. My heart is not strong enough to see the ever so lovely JIW portraying the smiling-broken hearted prince.. T_T
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kbap
January 17, 2012 at 8:17 PM
I agree. Yang-myung is gonna be what I'm obsessed with for the next 2 and a half (?) months. He's already reducing me to a puddle of goo. And JUNG IL-WOO. When he acts anything sad I just start bawling (49 days, cough cough). I think...I'll also need to start using my rolls of toilet paper to sop up all my tears.
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9 gailt
January 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
I squealed at this post, even if I'm really torn. I love the youngsters, and these BTS pics are adorable. But I'd been anticipating JIW and KSH to come on board.
And I want to see the development of Min Hwa and Yeom's story. And Seol's too. Is she going to end up with Woon? This drama is bringing out my hidden shippy self. LOVE!
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10 Noemi
January 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
"I can’t wait to see how Kim Soo-hyun tackles Hwon’s adorable mix of strength and vulnerability, and how Jung Il-woo plays the quiet pain underneath the smiling, joking exterior."
^^Me too! Especially about Jung Il-woo...he's awesome at "quiet pain." So excited!
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11 kbap
January 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Sigh...I'll miss the younger cast, but I'm so excited as the older cast steps it :P
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12 djeedjes
January 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I really really like the younger casts, it's sad not to be able to see them again..
somebody should make a teen drama with these casts!
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Kgrl
January 16, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Ditto. I'm particularly impressed with the Han Ga In and Kim Soo Hyun's younger counterparts. Great chemistry. I'm already feeling so sad for JIW's character - it's going to be heart-wrenching now with JIW.
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13 Raine
January 16, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Yes! I'm so excited to see him in this role! He's really got some chops!
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14 FunnyBunny
January 16, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Yay older cast! It will be sad to see the kids go, but I can take comfort in knowing without a doubt that all of them have a bright future ahead of them, especially with this drama on their resumes now. They've done an awesome job and now it's up to the "adults" to keep it up!
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15 Yannie
January 16, 2012 at 10:26 AM
I am sad to see the young cast go they were incredible! On the other hand I think the older cast will do a terrific job. This drama is so fabulous!
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16 Yuvee
January 16, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Those pics of the kiddies cast are so freaking adorable!
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17 myr_ah
January 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM
OMG!!! The kids' BTS photos are too adorable. Seeing it just made it harder to let go. :(
But I guess I just have to move on and give in to the excitement of watching Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun (and their bromance).. :D
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18 dancingpanda
January 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Aw, the younger cast has been doing such a great job! I'm sure they all have bright futures as actors ahead of them, though. Excited for the older cast now! (:
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19 luci8le
January 16, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Awww those pictures are just so cute :)
I'll miss them
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20 Aly
January 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM
the pictures are so cute *-* missing the teens/kids already :'( hope they're gonna reunite in another drama hehe
Anyway I think soohyun and ilwoo are gonna do great but if han gain messes this up, I'm so gonna.... you know what i mean heheh xD
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21 ar
January 16, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Love that pic at the end of Yeo Jin-gu and Lee Min-ho!!! I'm going to miss the young kids. As talented as Jung Il Woo and Kim Soo Hyun are, I think the kids have set the bar reallllllllyy high up not only in terms of acting, but with their chemistry with each other. I wish we could pause right here and wait another 10 years for the kids to grow up so we can film the rest of the drama with their adult versions.
And sadly, I'm not as into the drama as I had originally thought I would be. There is just a sense of foreboding and hopelessness that depresses me. The characters' fates have already been decided. I may just drop it and then drop in for MinHwa, Yeom, and Seol because it feels like they have a better chance at getting a non-depressing end.
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yakuna
January 17, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I agree with your comments totally....but still I'd like to find out the emotions JungIlwoo brings in potraying the role...will my bleeeding heart for him continue to hurt?padam..padam....be calm my sorrowful heart!!!
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22 Arhazivory
January 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Omo omo. The kids look so cute in those photos. I'll miss 'em. T__T
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23 Sojuboy
January 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Maybe too cute.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9G-CJSJxv0&feature
http://www.soompi.com/forums/topic/371736-drama-2012-the-moon-that-embraces-the-sun-%ED%95%B4%EB%A5%BC-%ED%92%88%EC%9D%80-%EB%8B%AC/page__st__660
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jyyjc
January 16, 2012 at 5:44 PM
From the looks of that first vid, hyungsun is sticking around til their adult years! yay! love him!
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24 bubbletea
January 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM
The BTS pictures are so cute! And Kim Yoo-jung is so gonna be a beauty when she grows up.
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25 vanillasalt
January 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Before looking at the pictures I was like "whaaat? Lee min ho? How is he playing a younger role?!" then I scrolled down and realized it wasn't the Lee Min Hot i was thinking.
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26 Banu
January 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Hahah @ the last pic.. he confessed his love to him (his sister) but is was sooo funny.. I like the younger cast they should make teen version .. special..XD.. but looking forward to see the older version cast I'm sure they are gonna be awesome!
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27 Selene
January 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Loving the last pic. Bromance...
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28 Ani
January 16, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaaw. I'll miss the younger cast. I love them. I hope the older cast carries on the acting awesomeness where the younger cast will be leaving it off. X(
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Ani
January 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM
P.S. I sure hope some time in the future when they're older and can be the "adult version" in a drama, I want to see Lee Minho and Kim Yoojung together again as the main couple because they were awesome in Gumiho's Revenge and here too. Gah, just thinking of the possibilities makes me melt.
P.P.S. Is it inappropriate to say when they are of age that I think they should date? Sooooooooo cute.
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michelle
February 4, 2012 at 5:52 AM
I'm soooo sorry to say this, but I kinda like Kim Yoo Jung date Yeo Jin Goo, I think their perfect for each other...
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29 comradeS
January 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Haha, selcas in traditional clothing always crack me up.
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30 Cherry
January 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM
lol i was thinking that they casted the young Prince M right. they both look alike!!!
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31 badmamajama
January 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I'm sure the ''adult'' cast will do a great job.
At last a sageuk where I can ship myself to self destruction. I always feel like there's always promise of a romantic story line but it never really gets delivered in sageuks, The conspiring always takes the first sit sooner or later. I just hope that won't be the case with this one. Fingers crossed and I hope chwaaa's fragile little heart won't be crushed too soon .
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32 Shena
January 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM
The young actors did an extraordinary job! I'm sad to say goodbye to them.
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33 redfox
January 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM
I don´t want to sound so unoriginal but what word to use in place of cute? That last picture, and the one with child actors squinting the noses, they are just precious! They are so pwetty! makes me wanna do all baby-talk, wittle childwen, weeeee! I bet the actual person receiveing that would not like it. I feel like this post turns me into an obsesssed aunty that everyone frets coming to visit for the silly talk and the pinching of ze cheeks.
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34 M.D.
January 16, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Luckily there are those scenes in which characters remincsce. I hope we have those in this drama too, so that the transition might be easier for us, the viewers. Although I began watching it for Jung Il Woo (I am not a sageuk fan), I found myself overwhelmed with joy watching it. This drama is not at all as I expected it to be. It is sweet and fun and witty and with a nice rhythm. I am affraid it might lack some sweeteness when the older actors are in, not because of themselves, but because the drama might get more "serious" - more plots, less romance.
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35 Trina
January 16, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Hrmm.. so it seem that Ha Ga In will be showing up on episode 7 as they have shown everybody except her. I am very sad as I will miss the kids cast but very happy and excited as the adult cast will be coming on. I do hope the adult cast look at the younger cast so they can be the same in personality, face features etc... EEee.. Bring on the HOTNESS of Jung Ill Woo and KSH... XD
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36 nurii
January 16, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Aw. So cute.
Even though I watched for Kim Soo Hyun, now I'm equally fans of Yeo Jin-gu and Lee Min-ho (he really need a stage name). Nevermind, he's not of age. Just please grow up and get an adult role, soon! Else, if somebody crazy enough to make story about kids, they are the cast right here.
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37 Yeng
January 16, 2012 at 3:32 PM
hmm...mixture of feelings. As much as I love the kid casts, i am really anticipate to see KSH and JIW, i am sure they would make a cute brother pair. well at least we get one more week before we officially say good bye to the kids and that is a good amount episode with the kids in it compares to other drama. Cant wait!!!
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38 xylophonic
January 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM
OMFG how cute is Kim Yoo-jung. And that last picture! Asdfghj. No words. x3
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39 Brenda
January 16, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Aww, the "kids" cast is so adorable.
I especially love the bromance in that last picture ^^
I'll be sad to see them go. This is probably the first time the "kid" cast made me love them this much. . .
But it's like you said, I wanted to see this for the adult actors as well so I'll be excited to see their introductions in episode 6 =D
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40 pistachione
January 16, 2012 at 4:25 PM
The younger casts are adorable. They're soooo cute too! I'll be looking forward to their future projects.
Pave the way for your unni's and hyungs!! hehehe
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41 SuziQ
January 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Can Lee Min-ho use the same name as the other one as an actor in Korea?He needs to get a new stage name, but he was awfully good irregardless.
Yeo Jin Gu and Kim Yoo jung are really growing up fast. She is a real beautiful teen already.She will be a striking beauty when she is an adult.
The young adult cast did marvelous job. Hate to see them go.It was a handsome and talented younger cast.
I'm confused about the romantic story line. Kim Yoo jung was named as the imperial concubine.In those days,does that mean she is really married or is the unofficial bride to the crown prince?
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berry
January 17, 2012 at 1:57 AM
I think the problem is that Lee Minho (younger one) has been acting since late 90s/early 2000s with his real name. I don't think they thought that another actor with the same name would come along and get really really famous. So he's got a reputation for being a good child actor but I think he is probably thinking himself that he needs to get a stage name before he transitions to adult roles.
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im_eve
March 28, 2012 at 5:11 AM
lee min-ho (older) is jung il-woo's real-life bff! hehe
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42 jen
January 16, 2012 at 4:32 PM
why the heck is jung il woo worried about being good?
he's ALWAYS great at whatever role he chooses O.O!!
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yakuna
January 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM
I think in one of the interviews..Jung Il- woo was thinking that maybe 12% rating to start with(since it is year 2012 and being the first saguk drama for the year) but as it turned out ..it was more than that...now the "adults" will have to play their roles well to be able to maintain that rating set by the younger actors....big responsibility indeed!!!! I do not worry since Jung Il woo never disappoints me.
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43 mellowyel
January 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM
okay, so as much as I love Jung Il-woo the actor, I don't find him that attractive, but the saeguk look looks great on him.
And yes, adorable kids are adorable. I'm only on episode three and I'm already attached to them and their characters. I think their age makes them more natural actors - I'll be sad to see them go. I really hope the adult cast matches up. I'm only concerned about Han Ga-in to be honest, since I haven't seen her in anything - I have full faith in the others. (Though Kim Min-seo's younger counterpart *might* just out act her - we'll see.)
Anyway, this is the only drama I'm following from week to week right now, so I hope it stays good!
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44 almontel
January 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM
ahh....it will be sad to say good bye to the younger casts...they were great!!!
anyways, i thought Jung Il Woo would play the brother to the female lead, since they really looked so much alike...tsk tsk tsk...
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45 Joo
January 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM
I'll be really missing the young cast especially Yeo Jin-goo (my favourite child actor... nuna's waiting for you to grow up!!) and Kim Yoo-jung (lovely wherever I see her), but am sooo looking forward to seeing Kim Soo-hyun as Hwon! And I think I'm probably one of the few who is excited to see Han Ga-in as Yeon-woo/Wol. Han Ga-in's classic beauty kind of suits the role well and even though I've never found her acting fabulous, she can be good when she tries hard enough. All the best to the adult cast!
The last picture of Hwon hugging Yeom is totally love <3 <3 reminds me of the "love confession" Hwon made to Yeom in episode 4 LOL.
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46 bbm
January 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM
i'm really torn between wanting to see Kim Soo Hyun n Jung Il Woo but i'm really going to miss Yeo Jin Gu, Lee Min Ho, Kim Yoo Jung and Jin Ji Hee...
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47 Misa
January 16, 2012 at 6:12 PM
I don't know if it's just me but Yeo Jin Gu looks so much like Jin Gu they can pass as brothers.
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48 partypapercrown
January 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM
does anyone else think kim yoo jung is breathtakingly beautiful?? in some photos she still looks like an adorable kid but in others we begin to see glimpses of the older, womanly her...she's going to be so utterly gorgeous. brother yeom is a good-looking one too :p
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49 sweetyo0on
January 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM
ack. i just saw their interview and it turns out han gain has never done a saeguk before! >_<
i'll be so sad if she can't do justice to the character Yeon Woo. :(
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50 Lisa Purba
January 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM
I'll be missing the younger/"kid" casts so badly :( They've done a great job! I hope the adult casts can continue their wonderful acting ^_^ *crosses fingers*
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