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Moon Chae-won turns down Yoochun’s Rooftop

There’s been some chatter about Moon Chae-won (The Princess’s Man) possibly being up for the lead role opposite Park Yoochun in his new drama Rooftop Prince, but she has now officially declined the role. Her agency reports that she received the offer but found after reading the script that it had a lot more historical material than expected, and she didn’t want to be pigeonholed with another sageuk. It’s too bad, since I thought she’d be good for the role. But now the bigger question is, who’d be better?

Rooftop Prince is the upcoming SBS drama about a Joseon-era prince who travels forward in time to the present day, zooming past 300 years to find a second chance with his first love. Though my mind is already having problems with this math — unless your first love left you and climbed into a wormhole, 300-years-later girl is just gonna be a doppelganger, no? — the premise still promises wacky fun, so I’m all over this. Time travel, a spoiled prince who suddenly becomes a lowly nobody, and cute romance? Sold. I’m already laughing at all the bidet jokes to come.

The pair’s Sungkyunkwan and Princess resumes had everyone excited for the coupling, though I’m assuming most of the story still takes place in the present, with a healthy dose of Joseon-era flashback, since he is a time-traveler after all. Unless they take a sharp left turn with the cast, I’m pretty much onboard. I kind of have a soft spot for wacky romantic comedies that invoke illogical uses of science fiction. Blame the 80s. If he takes a DeLorean to the 21st century, I’ll be in love with this drama from day one.

Rooftop Prince will be helmed by writer Lee Hee-myung of Bad Family (woot!) and PD Shin Yoon-sub of KAIST. It follows Take Care of Us, Captain on Wednesday-Thursday and premieres March 14 on SBS. I guess the search for a new lost princess begins, so put up your fantasy casting lists now.

Via Seoul NTN

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Can't wait! I'm all in (ok it's because of Yoochun, but I'm sure this drama is going to be good!)

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I'm totally in! The plot sounds good.

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plot sounds epic....isnt Moon Geun Young available. They would be cute together....

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Moon Geun Young is in school in NYC....

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moon geun young has returned home. ^^;) awhile back..

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no moon geun young! I'm still hurting from mary and cindy's sister!

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The plot sounds like this B-movie I saw from the 90s.
Its with....wait I should look this up .... it's with Jean Reno and Christina Applegate, called JUST VISITING
- totally an adaption
Jean Reno went with a jester in the future. While the jester fell in love with the girl next door and stayed in our time, Christina went with Jean back into past.
...will they have a jester too? I smell Bromance :)

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lol! I can't believe I know what movie you're talking about haha. But actually when I heard of the plot the first thing that popped into mind was Kate and Leopold, which I don't know if I should say it or not, but I kinda liked.

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aww too bad, she was such an amazing actress in princess' man...but hopefully they will find someone better to replace her, cuz i am so down to watch yoochun

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I would've loved to see her with Yoo Chun.

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They would have been a great pair.

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since they're already in SKKS, they wont offer Park Min-young again, right? Hummmm, maybe Seo Hye-rim cos i love her even even if her characters are mehhh.. It's abt time she got a leading role n with that guy when she was just a pesky 2nd female lead who nvr really had a chance w him...

Not buying it? Well, i'll gv better one after a cup of coffee, or maybe 2

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I also thought about Seo Hyo Rim! I'm curious to see her in a truly likeable leading role. Or how about Kim So Eun? She'll be done with her current drama around the time Rooftop Prince starts.

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no, wait... even better: Lee Yoon Ji!

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YES! Lee Yoon Ji pretty please!

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Woah! I'm also down with this idea!
Wouldn't it be great if past Seo Hye-rim would be demure and lady-like and when we jump to the present, she'd be a bad-mouthing, cold city girl?! Hehehe.

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Lols. Now that just might work. I waiting for Seo to make a breakthrough performance.

Though I'm slightly disappointed not being able to see MCW as soon as I like, I'm glad she's picking her roles wisely. I would love a quirky, modern rom-com from her.

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Moon Chae Won would have been perfect for the role... Hmm... I'm all IN anyway no matter who the leading lady is.. :)

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aw..... short time of happiness upon hearing moon chae won to cast in this drama and then pfft......... ows
so sad. can't the script be revised for moon chae won to have second thoughts and be cast again ? wishful thinking :)

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The premise sounds interesting.
" If he takes a DeLorean to the 21st century, I’ll be in love with this drama from day one." The "Back to the future" reference reminds me I should really see those movies.

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The reincarnated first love + time travel reminds me a bit of Inuyasha.

This looks really different from most kdramas and hopefully good. It really depends who they cast as the girl.

Will this be airing at the same time as the other time-travel-for-a-second-chance-at-love drama?

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I'm surprised I'm the first to mention this, but this is Thousand Years of Love redux. But with no So Ji-sub to compensate for its absurd plot. Should be similarly hilarious though, in an unintentional way...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl3citqxzTA

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Actually, you're not the first to mention it since the first time the plot was revealed that was one of the main dramas people compared it to, right next to Kate and Leopold.

@Laica, dude, I am ashamed as a Inuysha fan that I totally forgot to make that connection. Except it was Kagome going into the past.... and she was the reincarnation of Inuyasha's first love. Nice comparison since that's the first time someone compared this show to Inuysha.

P.S. Back to the Future for the WIN!

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Inuyasha!!! Never thought that manga/show would ever get mentioned in the realm of dramabeans :) Woop!!

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Inuyasha fan right here!

The only thing that popped into my mind was Kate and Leopold but now that I think about it, this plot reminds me of some of those badly written fanfiction from long long ago that I came across back when I was crazy about Inuyasha. Which is starting to scare me just a little bit right now haha

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was completely thinking the same thing!

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Seo Ji Hye needs a good project.

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Yup!!!!!!!
She's also good actress!!!!!

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Another rumor says SBS has contacted Kim So Eun and offered her to take the role.
God, I hope it's true!
I didn't mind losing MCW to get KSE. Lol

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please let it be her... it's her time to be the lead...

she was the first one who came to my mind when i read the article that yoochun has a new drama coming...

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kim so eun...... i like it!

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count me there too... i agree with Kim So Eun. She is good in actress. Please give her a change....

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yes please KSE love her since Flower Boys

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Oh please please please say yes Kim So Eun! It's a shame MCW pulled out but KSE joining will make everything a-okay. I've waiting for KSE to take on an idol drama forever.

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how about song ji hyo? hehe..

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I think I'm one of the few who's glad moon chae won's not pairing up with YooChun. Lookwise, she feels more like an older sister to Yoo Chun than a romantic lover. I give my vote to Lee Eun Song, though I'm not sure what happened to her in the last few years.

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I agree - my first thought was that regardless of their real ages, she skews older than Yoochun.

I'd love to see Jung So Min cast in this. She adorable and a talented actress. I can easily see her transitioning from sageuk to contemporary and vice-versa.
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Please let it be Kim So Eun or Jung So Min!

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go!!!! jung so min >.<

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JUNG SO MIN...

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Whaaa! I've been thinking of Jung So Min as well! I thought, I am the only one who liked her.. hehhehe!

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man, now I really want her in this drama. i dont want my hopes to come crashing down again T.T

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Jung So Min, pretty please!!!!!

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I second (10th?) this!!!!

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The best i think..she's young and very pretty

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Oh gosh, when I first read the title I thought, "How horribly awkward. How do you say you hate the script?". Then I read the reason and thought that was a very logical reason to reject a drama, that sounds respectful as well.

I've heard of dramas with going back in time...but forward? Hmm..

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As long as its not an idol actress who cannot act then I'm fine with it

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yoochun's an idol actor...

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I think she mean no acting idols~

And no they are not the same...

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key being
"cannot act"

yoochun is an idol actor that can act

and he is also an idol that can compose his own music/write his own songs (which is rare )

PYC: man of many talents

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His acting isn't that amazing tbh, he needs a lot of work. He was very wooden in SKKS.

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Moon Chae Won is in good hands, her agency made the correct decision. Being type casted will not be good for her career.

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song hye kyo pleaseee

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I don't know, maybe he's using some kind of magic/someone who is powerful in magic esp since she's a prince? haha. MCW is perfect for this drama but it's understandable to reject this saeguk drama.

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This reminds me of the Chinese drama, 步步惊心。

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omg, dont get me started. It took me awhile to forgot the Princes and their fates :/

I forever have hope that she chased after him in the museum :D

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I really heard the rumor about SBS contacting Kim So Eun n I am all for it... Even tho I love to see Moon Chae Won in this more (YC can learn a lot from her n she is pretty n famous) I agree w some1 who said that Moon looks a bit older compared to YC when KSE is such a perfect match w him. If PD really eyed MCW for the lead, KSE is also another good choice, they have something similar somehow. Beside I am bias I love KSE I feel it is such a pity for a pretty girl like her not to have any lead role until now when she is not bad at acting at all. I want to see what she can do.
I think MCW is right when rejecting the role, but I dont think her reason is the real one. This is def a more modern drama. I think MCW is on the roll now and she ofcoz wants to be in female lead drama or with more famous actors (calm down I am YC's fan and I admire his acting, it is just the prejudice actors have for idols always exists).

I am all for Kim So Eun please please... I feel like she is the type that every1 will like.

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Haha, might be true about having a different reason. Must avoid wrath of idol fans. "Why you no like our oppar? B*itch!"

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KSE has had a leading role before.

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I don't think that's the reason.LOL Lee Da Hae is much more famous than her and she acted with YC. I don't even know much about that MCW girl. Is she really famous??? Maybe only in Korea I think. Anyway I'm happy she rejected cos she looks older than Yuchun even though they are of the same age. It's sad that Han Hyo Joo is filiming 2 movies in a row. I want to see her act with Yuchun one day. Both of them have really sweet smiles.

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Yeah, but LDH was the main-main lead in the drama, not YC - that's what they meant, that MCW might want a female lead-drama (like Ripley), or to act with a more famous actor....

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besides, we always heard about travelling back to the past , travelling forward is def a must watch. I hope the drama is good.

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It's funny I was thinking about a plot like this the other day. This is my first time hearing about this show though. Maybe, I should write for k dramas...

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

There goes my dreams :'(

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Aaw. Too bad. I love MCW a lot after TPM.

Give my votes to either Kim So Eun, Jung So Min, or Lee Min Jung. Someone also mentioned Lee Eun Song from Mixed-up Investigative Agency so yeah, I'm all for her too (the reason I got bangs was because of her character in MIA ;) )

Anyway, as long as it's not an idol/actress (esp. fm SME)...I'd be happy drama gods...

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Someone got a lead role immediately without prior acting experience too in the past, so what's the difference.

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what happen w all your comments here to be honest? what are u aiming for?

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Just pointing out the irony?

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Do I sense an anti-fan here? Just, please, spare Dramabeans, will you? How hard is it to NOT click the reply button or the topic itself if you have so much hate in you? smh

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Do I sense an idol fan here? This is not allkpop you know, no need to go all defensive. The hypocrisy of the commentor irked me, that's all.

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Funny how I was gonna say the same the same thing to you, "This is not allkpop you know?", so there's absolutely no need for all the sarcastic comments. If you're a regular here, you would know how to behave amicably and will just choose to ignore those comments. Or better yet, wait until Friday and post all your rantings in OT.

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topper's comments aren't that bad. They kind of have a point too. Maybe you're overreacting stareatevery1.

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You all have a point IMO, but I still agree with the first poster - I mean, just cause YC was a good actor doesn't mean giving him a lead with no experience was an innately good idea - we all got lucky.

Just look at "heading to the ground" and "Paradise Ranch" for examples were it DIDN'T work out at all! In fact, I remember when SKKS was announced and my first thought was "omg, after the HTTG, didn't anyone think to have them try a SUPPORTING role first???" (and I'm a dbsk fan ^^;;).

So I don't think it's hypocrisy, just the knowledge that you may get lucky once or twice with raw idol actors, but that luck won't hold forever...

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"He also made his successful debut in Japan with the mobile drama by BeeTV Drama . He played Young Soo, the heir of a rich company"

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oh, true, I forgot that for a sec....never got released on dvd like most of Beetv's....

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everybody forgets about the beetv drama
i dont consider the banjun stuff because that was pure fan service: no effort to act required whatsoever

Jaejoong and Yoochun do have acting talent

sunao ni narenakute was a trainwreck in terms of plot but Jaejoong pulled off his character well, and i liked protect the boss

as someone who became attached to the group because of SKKS i would have been ready to pan him claws sharpened if he had sucked in SKKS.
I didnt even know he was an idol when i watched SKKS for what its worth
I also like his acting in ripley even though the scriptwriter could have done his character more justice

I think "as long as it’s not an idol/actress" can be used as a general statement since idol actors who CANT act are the general rule with idols like TOP, Yoochun, Jaejoong and T-ara's eunjung/jiyeon who show promise as well as, Shinhwa Eric, Baby VOX Yoon Eun Hye being the exception rather than the rule.

People say "if you cant take the heat get out of the kitchen"
if we apply this to idols in acting i think if they can take the heat i dont have a problem with them but if they cant act they should gtfo.

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I'm gonna go with Park Ha Sun! She's a beautiful princess~!

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Gasp. Same here. Before I began to comment, I had thought hmm maybe no one said park hasun yet.

Actresses whom i think should be paired with yoochun:

Park hasun
Kim soeun
Park boyoung
Min hyorin
Seo hyorim

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I can totally see Park Ha-sun in this role! Lee Yoon-ji too, like some mentioned earlier.

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I want Min Hyo Rin.

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Haha white man overbite.

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Kim So Eun will be perfect to replace moon chae won

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Choi Yeo Jin

I think she could do the character contrast from quiet, submissive, and traditional of the past to modern, assertive, and aggressive very well.

She also has a great big smile which goes well with comedy.

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Shinobi Life meets Inuyasha meets Kate+Leopold lol.

Cant wait to check it out... hope it's more fun than tragedy. I cant take another BBJX :(

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I remember that MCW said that she want to try modern drama after this. Stop sageuk for a while, eventhough i think that she will be perfect with Yoochun.

Kim So Eun is another perfect match.. She's good.

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How about Lee Chung Ah? Agewise, they're less than 2 years apart. I know she just finished Flower Boys Ramyun Shop...but I really miss her. I just like for her to be in a drama.period..if with Yoochun, that's cool!

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AH!! That'd be great for Lee Chung Ah to join with him in this drama, of course! :D

Although, I vote for actresses:

JUNG SO MIN

KIM SO EUN

SEO HYO RIM (she's really adorable!)

Honestly, I would like to see whether actresses will be pair up with Mickey in this drama!! :D

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Oh yeah I forgot about her. I loved her in Flower Boy Ramen Shop. Although she's older than Yoochun, she looks really young. It'd be good to see her with yoochun.

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Erm wasn't Kim So Eun the lead in Happiness in the Wind?....

Anywaaaays I love her! I can see her being the demure, graceful Joseon princess and being a no nonsense girl.

Seo Hyo Rim would also be perfect

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It would of been great to see her but considering both her hit movie and drama were sageuks I can see why she would like to distance herself from the genre in her next role. Something I wish Jang Geun Suk will do once love rain filming ends ( I mean this is his what 3rd or 4th musician role in a row).

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I like your handle :D. I'm a cal girl who went to U of Hawaii....though I'm not actually hapa myself :D

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When rumor starting flying regarding the leading lady, I knew right away that Moon Chae-won wasn't going to take the role. She had 2 successful sageuk & it isn't a smart ideal to keep continuing those role. It's time for her to explore other option.

Anyhow, this drama had the potential to be big, so any actress should be lucky to get this role.

Somehow, it's still kind of funny though. Every news kept saying Yoochun is the leading man, but according to Yoochun's rep "nothing is official yet."

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Not a fan of Moon Chae-won so with or without her I will be watching this show!! I like the sound of crazy plot so bring it on show!

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*CRY* YC/CW is a perfect couple.

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The drama's premise reminds me of a Hong Kong series called The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow; the king travels to the future and so many funny moments occurs hehehe. The title of the drama is really cool too because no matter where the king is, he still champions over all.

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I would *LOVE* to see him with Park Min Young again. They make an awesome pair and have great chemistry together. They were lovely in SKKS. Please, please, please!

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what about park shin hye?is she busy these days?

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Great! It's good for Moon Chae Won to turn down this drama & she probably want to still taking rest, I am sure....
Well ~ I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO LEE CHUNG AH IN THIS DRAMA!! (IF...Kim So Eun will turn down this drama, yups.)

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han hyo joo?

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I can't believe people here are mentioning names like Park Shin Hye or Park Min Young - I don't want to offend anyone and this is just my opinion - but those two are honestly the last actresses I'd want for this role, they wouldn't fit this at all with their one dimensional acting! I want someone with real talent not one facial expression. Yoochun's a beginner actor, he could use a really experienced actress like it was in Miss Ripley.

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the thing is in SKKS the 1st time acting he was paired up w PMY n he did amazing there xDxD. He totally can go w those young actresses. No PMY n PSH for me tho... just not those xD but Kim So Eun? I am all for that.

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I'm all in for Kim So Eun *fingers crossed*
But I don't want to get my hope up too high either, last year she's rumored to play in TPM but she chose ATK instead.

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I was rooting for Kim So Eun (the girl's got it!), but then I suddenly remembered Jeong So Min and how much I enjoyed her performance in PK despite the lack of a solid plot.
I think she'd totally nail this. But I haven't heard about her in so long, I wonder if I should get my hopes up at all.
Oh well, whoever gets the role better be able to bring graceful spunk (what an oxymoron). And please, let it not be another Kpop idol, especially from SMTown (they pick talented musicians, but their actresses are seriously so lacking).

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It's definitely not gonna be an SM Towner. Yoochun's not exactly on friendly relations with them...and I'm sure the last thing on SM's mind is sending one their own to star with him.

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Han Hyo Joo
Min Hyo Rin
Park Bo Young (gods, i'd love to see her make a drama comeback!)
Moon Geun Young (how interesting would that be?)
Park Shin Hye (i seriously think that she could just pull off any role)

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han hyo joo!! i saw a fanmade mv of in heaven with the 2 of them...

and i would also love min hyo rin!! she did a photoshoot with jyj and thought she looked good...

though i wouldn't mind song ji hyo...hahaha

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is it true this drama is going up against the king?

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Park Bo-young! :P

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Some good candidates mentioned by some. But I think you have to keep the age in mind. It's just as important as actresses charm. I thought Lee Da Hae was great in Ripley, but she looked more like his aunt then lover. Some of the candidates mentioned here simply look too old. I thinkPark Bo young, Park Ha Sun or good choices though^^ They are both hot, young, and cute at this time. Park Shin Hye is good as well, but I think most Yoo Chun fans would prefer Park Bo Young and Park Ha Sun over Shin Hye at this time. Min Hyo Rin is another good choice, she's pretty hot with her movie being a success. Moon Geun Young is okay, but don't think she'd do it. I'd assume she's looking for something that would take her over the top. She needs something good cause her biggest hits were in her teens, and she hasn't been able to do much in her twenties as far as ratings or etc. Cinderella Sister was her only success. And it seems she does better with non romcom projects. Han Hyo Joo wouldn't do this project.

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ha ha ha...i agree with...lee da hae was more like aunt with yoochun rather than a lover

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** lee da hae looked like an aunt of yoochun in miss ripley than a lover

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