Ji Jin-hee picks sageuk for next drama

106 March 29, 2012March 29, 2012

by javabeans

I wonder if Ji Jin-hee has an explicit career strategy to alternate sageuk with contemporary, since that’s basically what he’s been doing the past decade. There was Joseon-era Dae Jang Geum, then modern dramas Spotlight and The Man Who Can’t Marry, then back to sageuk for Dong Yi, back to the future for Take Care of Us, Captain, and now back to the past.

The project is set in the late Goryeo period and is called The Great Seer, aka Dae Poong Soo; I’ve also seen it translated as Great Geomancer, but that just sounds weird. I would have called it Great Prophet, but that conveys a religious overtone that isn’t in the meaning; the word refers to those gurus in advisory positions to court officials, who would counsel rulers and seek auspicious signs. Basically, they had a lot of sway over those in power.

In this drama, set in Goryeo’s twilight years, these seers put their support behind a new hero and back him as he works to establish a new nation. That hero is Lee Sung-gye (also written Yi Seong-gye), and will be played by Ji Jin-hee. He’s a real historical figure, but this drama will be departing from trufax (so, like any other sageuk, then?) as it explores the transition from Goryeo to Joseon in what Korean media calls — to my deep chagrin — “faction.” You know, “fact” plus “fiction.” (Groaaaaan. These smug wordsmiths really ought to consult their dictionaries to make sure their new creations don’t actually mean something else.)

But I digress. In real life, Yi Seong-gye was a key figure in the overthrow of the Goryeo dynasty in the late 14th century. He was the founder of the Joseon state, bringing to power the Yi (Lee) dynasty that would rule for the next 500 years. Posthumously known as Taejo, first Joseon king, he was father to Taejong and grandfather to Sejong. Names you probably recognize if you’ve seen a lot of sageuks, such as Tree With Deep Roots.

Ji Jin-hee’s version of the character is described as a man who could enjoy bawdy talk with gisaengs — unlike the high-ranking officials who emphasized honor and dignity — and is called a “light-hearted general,” though once on the battlefield he turns fierce and charismatic. Well, yeah, it’s Ji Jin-hee; the man is fierce and charismatic. (Caveat: He hasn’t signed contracts, he’s probably going to do it, he’s tentatively agreed — the usual cautious doublespeak abounds. But it sounds like Ji is a lock.)

Directing is Lee Yong-seok, who has some prior fusion-sageuk experience; he’s the PD who did Lee Jun-ki’s Iljimae. The drama had initially been rumored to be casting Joo Ji-hoon in his drama comeback (along with New Gisaeng Story’s Im Soo-hyang, who, bleh), but this casting change seems like a big step up. Nothing wrong with Joo, but Ji Jin-hee’s got more gravitas to carry a large-scale sageuk. The project was initially planned as a 50-episode series, but has settled on 36 instead.

The Great Seer / Dae Poong Soo plans to begin filming in April or May and will be a Monday-Tuesday SBS show.

Via TV Report

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1 jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 5:28 AM

My response to this guy is always "He is soooo handsome."

The only thing I saw him in was Parallel Life.
Very manly man. Too bad Captain was icky.

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Mama J

March 29, 2012 at 7:21 AM

He really is. I saw the picture and thought 'Wow, that is a MAN.' Yay for men! I love the pretty boys...but men...oh, men. They are so yummy.

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bd

March 30, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Most pretty boys aren't really even "pretty"; aside from Song Joong ki, Kim Bum and a few others (who have boyish good looks), the rest just have that weird androgynous look (and I don't know how Lee Seung gi ever got included in the pretty boy grouping).

As for Ji Jin hee, he's up there with the likes of Oh Ji ho, Kim Sung soo, Song Seung seon and a few others in having the classic male features (has one of the best chins/jawlines in the industry).

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TammieR

March 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM

He renders me pretty much speechless. I agree with both of you. Pretty boys are great, but gorgeous men? Coherent thoughts take flight.

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Kiara

March 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Yes, a manly Man. So tired of the pretty boys, too faminine for my taste.

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Aslinn

March 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM

What a gorgeous MAN...exiting now 2 ck out his previous work.

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KAI

March 30, 2012 at 3:16 AM

@ Kiara so did I.

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Yeessssssss!! He's back! I love Kang Ji Hwan, Jo Hyun Jae, Oh Ji Ho, and Rain few others that can't really be called pretty boys but Ji Jin Hee......!! There's something about him that is so making me swoon just by looking at his square jaws.

I think I watched all of his dramas although I haven't finished Take Care of Us Captain yet but I'm planning to. Love. Love. Love.

Another drama to a must watch list!

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jomo143

March 30, 2012 at 6:01 AM

Really? You PROMISE I will like it?

Will you bet THT on it? Hm? Hm? HM?!

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2 Bluefyre

March 29, 2012 at 5:33 AM

Became a fan because of Dong Yi. His king was heartwarming :D

I'll probably tune in for this if all goes well. That's a big if hinge though ;)

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3 Anita

March 29, 2012 at 5:36 AM

you could use 'oracle' also- it doesn't have the religious overtones...

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Mystisith

March 29, 2012 at 6:19 AM

That was what came to my mind.

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~Feather~

March 29, 2012 at 3:38 PM

ooh, I like "oracle"....don't now why, though.

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4 syer

March 29, 2012 at 5:38 AM

This guy is getting hotter when he's getting older..

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Kiara

March 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Like fine wine <3.

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Jjoo

March 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM

that's what i just thought, he's aging handsomely, almost perfect feature if you look at his face, so chiseled look, his nose, eyes, need i say more? luv him! he also looks good in those korean costumes like in dong yi woah i can't wait for this one.

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5 Just Reading

March 29, 2012 at 5:38 AM

He's BACK in his Sageuk robes!!!

For me, he is the most handsome actor in Korea who has that old school charm of what is like to be a star. He is more like Korea's Robert Redford. One look at him and you know that he is a celebrity, an actor.

I love this guy!!!

Can't wait.

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KAI

March 30, 2012 at 3:22 AM

Haha me toooooo

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6 TJY

March 29, 2012 at 5:40 AM

36 is much better than 50! sorry I have no stamina for long dramas and seeing as I'm still a student I may not have the time to watch lengthy ones~ anyway, I absolutely LOVE JJH he's so handsome ^^ can't wait!!!!

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7 trotwood

March 29, 2012 at 5:48 AM

I fell in love with him in the movie Paradise. He is great in this movie. If you have not seen it, you can watch it with English subs on Drama Fever. The little girl in the movie is played by Kim You Jung, who was excellent. So, I was not surprised at all by how good she was in Moon Embraces the Sun. She was stealing scenes even in 2009!

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Jjoo

March 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

thnx i'll see it tonight i hvnt seen this movie of him!

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Thanks for the recom will definitely look for it!

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8 Mara

March 29, 2012 at 6:02 AM

as long as his co-star is no ghs i'm on board!

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maria

March 29, 2012 at 7:00 AM

you sound bitter dear and the green monster at your back is showing........too bad you are limiting your experience on who he is paired with and not on the story and its concept. but then again....it is so hard to like someone like ghs especially if you can not even do anything about your dreams the way she is able to accomplish hers .....someone who seem to be well put together and able to do her plans and dreams no matter how many people seem so eager to pull her down....maybe someday you will grow up and be able to do even a little bit of what she is able to do now....like kissing ji jinhee shi in a drama and laughing and hanging out with him .....just saying.....

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Bellamafia

March 29, 2012 at 7:26 AM

I'm curious.. is take care of us, captain good or bad? I havent seen yet, but my friend said it's good.

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canxi

March 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM

It's interesting! Give it a shot (: I'm on episode 7 right now

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Birdie

March 29, 2012 at 9:52 AM

There seems to be a bias here against GHS, but let me tell you that Take care of Us, Captain is a very good human drama. It is not flawless but it has depth and substance. When you have enough of fluff and eye-candy(both the male leads are good-looking in a manly way), take time to watch it. The OSTs were good,too. The dialogue was meaningful and the stories touche the heart. All the cast did a good job of their characters. Give it a try for yourself.

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Take Care of Us might not be the best drama there is but it's not bad at all. The main reason I watch it is because of JJH but the story turns out to be interesting enough to lure me in and keep on watching and not abandoning it like many other dramas.

Joei

March 29, 2012 at 10:07 AM

I loved "Take care of us, Captain" too! It has a few slightly boring/slow scenes but other than that I really enjoyed the entire show. More so than Moon/Sun in fact.

GHS may seem a little over-acting in certain scenes but other than that, I actually think she isn't that bad an actress. I certainly have to agree that in her shows, she tend to over act, but she actually first caught my attention in Seo Dong Yeo (Song of the Prince) and though she was just some minor character, I thought she acted really well. I didn't really like her character in Boys Over Flowers though. But sometimes, it might just be the character in the drama. Because of Seo Dong Yo, I certainly am going to insist she is a good actress actually and I will be looking forward to her other shows. :)

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Soe Dong Yeo! Yes, GHS was stealing the scenes with her small roles. She was great in Song of the Prince (well, I like her too in Pure Heart of 19). Personally I don't understand all these anti GHS here.

Although to be honest I'm terribly disappointed with her kissing scene in Take Care of Us Captain. She has the chance to kiss JJH and yet she doesn't even open her mouth! If it were me I would eat him alive!

So, perhaps I do understand a little.....

Kangly

March 30, 2012 at 6:17 AM

i like her in Seodong Yo also. It is the first drama i have seen her in and she really did a very good job with her small role there.

I have been hoping that GHS and Jo Hyun Jae will do a drama together someday.

zsa

March 29, 2012 at 5:38 PM

I couldn't stand GHS but I gave her a chance in Captain and I think she came a long way...she has improved and I watced it primarily for JJH. The drama is heartwarming, and the chemistry there. I've no regrets though I'm a fan of GHS yet, I'm not gonna block that road ...

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starry

March 29, 2012 at 7:40 AM

i agree with mara.

hmmm actually i've watched two dramas of ghs but i find her somewhat lacking in charisma as an actress, her acting tends to grate on me. but i agree she's a hardworking girl.

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maria

March 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

that is your opinion ....then stop watching her rather than forcing yourself to do it! at least she won popularity award for her acting which is not too bad for someone who you say lack charisma as an actress!

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houstontwin

March 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Maria, I hope that you'll agree that Dramabeans is a place where we can respectfully disagree with one another.

Ani

March 29, 2012 at 10:43 PM

Wow maria! Starry may have disagreed with you about Gu Hyesun's abilities as an actress, but she did agree and give props to Gu Hyesun for being hardworking. I think you should have used that as an Olive Branch and just agreed on one thing, while also agreeing to disagree on the other. If you want people to like Gu Hyesun, attacking people for not being a diehard fan like you is another way to turn people against your bias. Many a-time people turn away from taking a second look at celebrities because the fans for that celebrity go on rampages against anyone who so much as voice criticism (constructive or otherwise).

And SERIOUSLY!!! What is it with people and using popularity awards (or ratings) as a basis for someone's acting abilities? That popularity award was from the height of her career (so far) on the heels of BOF, so of course people would've voted for her. If you read the articles recently released about her, I can assure you she won't be winning popularity awards anytime soon. If you want to talk about her acting skills, then pick her other awards that were based on acting.

I don't have an opinion on her since I've not seen any of her dramas, and what I have seen of BOF.... Well, let's just say I think Hanadan (j-dorama) is a hard act to follow. Not her fault of course. I'm just saying maybe instead of villain-izing everyone, you can stop for a second and see that some people may not like Gu Hyesun, but do acknowledge some of her good points as well.

maria

March 30, 2012 at 6:54 AM

@ani ...for someone who has no opnion of her...you are exerting way too much energy trying to defend people who are saying negative things about ghs which makes me wonder why...
as for the popularity award , well at least she got one which is not too bad for someone who is being labeled as an actress with no charisma.....after all the netizens are the ones who voted for her which if you use logic means a lot of people find her charismatic...
as to being a diehard fan....well maybe i am which makes you what? .....a diehard anti fan?
@houstontwin....why can't i respectfully disagree with you? where was the disrespect? just because i am trying to figure out reasons why you are negative about ghs means there is disrespect. i think it is the other way around.
anyhow....why spend both of your time on someone you particularly do not like? life is too short to live it this way...go find someone you can be positive about...maybe you can look at things and people in a better way. have a good life no a better life!

Ani

March 30, 2012 at 12:25 PM

*jumps out of the pan and straight into the fire*

Heh. Er, no. I'm not defending people for attacking Gu Hye-sun or for voicing their OPINIONS regarding her. I was trying to advice that maybe instead of attacking everyone, you can try to talk to them without calling them antis, haters, or jealous. Nothing wrong with defending your girl, but alienating yourself by being hostile is not the best approach.

I can't be a diehard anti-fan if I'm not even an anti-fan. I will watch a show she's on if I have time and if the drama's plot piques my interest.

*offers another Olive Branch*

Jjoo

March 29, 2012 at 2:54 PM

i agree, reason why i didn't watch captain drama coz of GHS in BBF i found her overacting so i always pass when the drama is with her in it!

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afajfksf

March 29, 2012 at 9:23 AM

hahaha no. I don't think she's jealous of GHS that she's living her dreams and kissing Ji JinHee. People just don't like GHS because she's not a very good actress.

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maria

March 29, 2012 at 2:56 PM

you can laugh all about it and justify your dislike for her but no one can not deny the fact that one of the main reason why someone dislike someone is most likely related to some sort of jealousy which can be easily denied. Well for someone who is such a bad actress she has won the Excellence award in her acting which is more than what i can say about some overrated actresses in her generation!

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Ani

March 29, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Er, I disliked people before, but I can assure you they were not worth the time of day it takes to be jealous. I've got a boss I would drive a stake through at the blink of an eye if someone ever told me she was a vampire and was out to destroy humankind. I can assure you, there's nothing about that power hungry woman to be jealous about. So no, I highly doubt some of these people dislike Gu Hyesun out of jealousy.

P.S. And no, I neither like nor dislike Gu Hyesun because I've not seen any one of her dramas except the tidbits of BOF I did see. So please, don't eat me!

maria

March 30, 2012 at 7:36 AM

@ ani i do not think you are edible enough for me to eat you....my stomach is sensitive that way....funny how you do not like nor dislike ghs and have not seen her dramas yet you find it too easy to understand and accept why people dislike her yet you can not accept why i do like her...
i do not know why you dislike your boss for you to say what you just said about her ...my suggestion to you....find another job you can be happy about so you can spend your time on someone or something you really like!

Ani

March 30, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Sigh. I didn't bring up my boss because I'm willing to quit my job. I brought her up as an example of people disliking a person without being jealous of them. Jealousy does not always factor in.

I never agreed with anyone here, fan or anti-fan. I reserve any judgement until after I see something for myself. I can understand you being a fan, and I can understand people for disliking whomever they choose to dislike. I just don't know why you go about saying people are jealous non-hardworking haters when you don't even know if that's true!!!! It's like saying an apple is red/green, and apples taste good, so everything red/green must taste good. Even worse, I don't understand why I'm even trying to be logical with you or why I even bother. *facepalm*

Note to Self: Don't bother. EVER!

Javabeans

March 30, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Okay, I'm shutting this argument down. Thanks for everyone who kept their cool and stayed relevant. Sorry that a few bad apples are spoiling the bunch; I'll be moderating them. WHO KNEW i'd have to bother in a freaking JI JIN HEE POST ABOUT A DIFFERENT DRAMA WITH NO EFFING RELATION TO A CERTAIN OTHER ACTRESS.

Frustrating.

bd

March 30, 2012 at 10:30 PM

Really, you need to get over it.

GHS has a rep for not being a particularly good actress and there's usually a reason for it (and those "Excellence" awards are usually for popularity than any real gauge on acting).

I really like Yoon Eun hye, but aside from "Coffee Prince", let's just say YEH's acting has been underwhelming.

Also like Lee Yeon hee and Han Hyo joo, but aside from a role here and there that was passable, they both need to continue working on their craft.

Look at Kim Tae hee, after numerous roles, where she was panned for her acting, she nailed the role in "My Princess."

Most of the time (at least here), criticisim of acting is just that.

Mama J

March 29, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Cynthia, oh Cynthia, where are you?

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canxi

March 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Lol, is this going to be another GHS argument? Should I get my helmet for the warfare??

I've read Take Care of Us, Captain was her last drama, anyway (Absolute Boyfriend wil be the last airing drama, I think). GHS is apparently aware of the fact that people think she always acts the same and wants to focus more on directing.

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Birdie

March 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM

That is so not true. That rumour was put out by an anti reporter. That rumour had been denied by GHS and her agency. Just because she does multiple things does not mean she will give up one.

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canxi

March 29, 2012 at 3:31 PM

Well, I wasn't implying that just saying what I've read. I never followed up on it mostly because wanting to pursue a career in directing rather than acting is logical and something that other actors have done in the past. Didn't seem like a negative thing either. I actually thought it was cool,lol.

Jjoo

March 29, 2012 at 2:58 PM

hahaha she probab shld stick in directing then! she shld be ok if not overacting

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Birdie

March 29, 2012 at 3:55 PM

@ canxi That is why one has to be careful not to repeat a rumour. One cannot believe everything one read.It may well be eventually she might like to devote her life to directing . All I am saying is all the things the reporter claimed she said were not true. At the moment she enjoys both acting and directing.

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canxi

March 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Uhh...it's something I read in passing and never followed up on & I bought it up because I wanted to know what other people thought. Not that serious.

jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM

WAIT!
This is Dramabeans, we have puppies somewhere...
Someone go find them quick!

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jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM

OMG!
The header is RIGHT THERE when I posted this.
Was that on purpose? Are you the coolest ever?

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momosan

March 29, 2012 at 4:07 PM

For a brief nanosecond I was going to comment. Instead, I think I'll just sit back and eat my popcorn. 8-)

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Kiara

March 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Who let the dog out who ...who?.

Schmazel

March 29, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Same here, momosan. Like you, I'll just open my bag of chips and watch from the sidelines. :D

pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM

It really amuses me how the mere mention of GHS could bring all of these comments ^-^

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jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 7:33 PM

I was surprised the comments went above 80, then I remembered the association with him and her and what that does to comment math.

9 jelly-jamboree

March 29, 2012 at 6:13 AM

Sorry- as soon as "faction: fact + fiction" entered into the picture, that's all I could think about.

What the what now? Oh Korea, you try so hard... but... no. Please stop now.

On a positive note, I've only ever seen Jin Jin-hee in "The Man Who Can't Marry," but I liked him despite his dislikable character. Not sure yet if I'll check this one out. I try to see who else is in it first!

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anais

March 29, 2012 at 8:13 AM

Actually, "faction" has a second meaning that does refer to literary or cinematic work based on fact. It's of a more recent coinage, circa 1960s, but the Oxford English Dictionary includes an entry for this definition.

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10 hey1308

March 29, 2012 at 6:16 AM

SBS!!!!! Ahhh!!! Why you take this drama is a Mon- Tuesday drama???? Couldn't it be a weekend drama? 36 Episodes is like 3- 4 months!!! Too much time taken for a weekday drama!!! Anyways, Ignore me, just expressing my thoughts :)

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11 hey1308

March 29, 2012 at 6:17 AM

SBS!!!!! Ahhh!!! Why you take this drama as a Mon- Tuesday drama???? Couldn't it be a weekend drama? 36 Episodes is like 4- 5 months!!! Too much time taken for a weekday drama!!! Anyways, Ignore me, just expressing my thoughts :)

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Yee

March 29, 2012 at 7:03 AM

I agree w/ you hey1308 ;; It's going to take 3-4 months to finish and we'll want to see other dramas that sbs have that time too. ;/

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12 Rovi

March 29, 2012 at 6:28 AM

"The project is set in the late Goryeo period and is called "The Great Seer", AKA Dae Poong-soo; I’ve also seen it translated as "Great Geomancer", but that just sounds weird..."

Now I know..."poong-soo" (풍수) is the Sino-Korean of the famous "feng shui" (風水), that's why it was transated as the "Great Geomancer", I guess JJH will help Yi Seong-gye in setting the first things in establishing Joseon...and I guess this will involve the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace, I can already see it...

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13 auuu

March 29, 2012 at 7:30 AM

i think he suits such drama better than modern time dramas.. LOL..

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14 yukisama69

March 29, 2012 at 7:47 AM

YAY~! IMO, he probably is trying to help people forget the latter half of 'Captain'.

Personal note: My inner historian very much prefers him in sageuks. ♥

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15 Linh

March 29, 2012 at 7:56 AM

I love him both in Dae Jang Geum and Dong Yi, and now am so glad he's back in a sageuk. Great actor, screen presence, and he's like fine wine!

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16 Ani

March 29, 2012 at 8:11 AM

I became a fan of Ji Jinhee and Joo Sangwook after their appearance on Running Man - amazing what a variety outing can do for your image. He was hilarious when he complained to the PD that IU should pick her own team. Heh. And like others are pointing above, the man really is a MAN. A manly man... that becomes a total dork in the presence of idol girls apparently. XD I am not a fan of long-running sageuks, but I hope this works out better for him (career and ratings wise) then what I hear Captain was. Not that ratings is a true measure of an actor or a drama's worth

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shopgirl

March 30, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Oh my god! i think I am fans of your comments, loved every single word, Ani!

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bd

March 30, 2012 at 10:40 PM

JJH more than held his own against Kim Sung soo in that ep of RM.

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17 Kakashi

March 29, 2012 at 8:14 AM

YAY

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18 Gamja on Sofa

March 29, 2012 at 8:23 AM

ok...
i did a double take...
cuz i saw the english title as
THE GREAT SNEER...
...
I think that would be a great title for a drama.

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jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

I'd like to see that, too.
It could star Alan Rickman.

I am on an Alan Rickman roll today.

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come2noona

March 29, 2012 at 3:14 PM

That would be awesome! Love him!

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19 YY

March 29, 2012 at 9:02 AM

This reminds me of Merlin and King Arthur and the very excellent movie "Excalibur". Seers, shamans, kings and gisaengs, throw in a horse, a plucky heroine and a tree with deep roots and we're set to go!

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jomo143

March 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM

The Arthurian version *I* remember also had naked people in the forest.
Can we throw them in your mix, too?

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 6:53 PM

*Raising both hands towards the sky*

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20 Iviih

March 29, 2012 at 9:25 AM

I saw him in Dong Yi and feel in love!

Glad it is another sageuk because Take care of us captain was torture and I couldn't watch it all...

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Iviih

March 29, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Lol I meant ''Fell''

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21 Cindy

March 29, 2012 at 9:35 AM

It must be him. So handsome, great actor deserves to have new drama soon. Can't wait.

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22 myra

March 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM

If they start shooting for this in april-may, then it will probably not be aired right after Fashion king :(( so does anybody know what's after Fashion king?

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23 Shiku

March 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Ji Jin Hee in saguek? What a wining combination! I loved him in both Jewel and Dong Yi so I would probably tune in for this.

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24 belleza

March 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM

There's certain actors that truly come alive in sageuks. I'm mostly neutral on Ji Jin Hee in trendy dramas, but when he does sageuk, it's like he turns into Yul Brenner. When he wears the hanbok, he conveys a bravado and pure joy of acting that is mostly absent everywhere else.

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25 Alicia

March 29, 2012 at 11:09 AM

I just think JJH was just made to do sageuks. His mannerisms, his stance, the way he talks just seems natural to these historical dramas.
Its funny every time he would try to scold GHS character in Captain, I just kept hearing and seeing him as he was in Dong Yi. Trying to be all serious with her but still had the mischievous smirk underneath.
He looks good in anything, modern clothes and royal robes. I'm glad though to see him wearing the royal robes though. I think he's one of those actors that I would never get tired of seeing in a particular role cause it fits him and he does it so well.

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bd

March 30, 2012 at 10:38 PM

JJH was one of the best parts of "Dong Yi", one of the few actors who didn't overact (probably no thanks to the PD).

Love Han Hyo joo, but in "Dong Yi" she was repeatedly doing the same annoying mannerisms that her younger self did (played by Kim Yoo Jung).

Made me think that Kim Yoo Jung wasn't a particularly good child actress, but just watched her in "The Moon That Embraces the Sun" - where she did a better job than most of the adult actors, so I'm pinning that bad acting job in "Dong Yi" on the PD.

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26 Mandelbrotr

March 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM

How about "fict" instead of "faction".
"Oh, you know, it's a fict drama."

What do we have in the US? "true crime" Maybe we could do something with that?
fictory, histion
historical fiction

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27 Evma

March 29, 2012 at 12:21 PM

My GOSH! He's unzipped down there! That's so tempting! Does he think his smile isn't enough to captivate us?

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pipit

March 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Whereeeeeeee?! *scroll back up*

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28 come2noona

March 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

This news has made my day!

I am so giddy!

(remember ladies.... he's been "mine'd" by yours truly)

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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29 Jjoo

March 29, 2012 at 2:46 PM

sageuk or contemporary, i'll take JJH for sure, doesn't matter --- i luv this actor & he's one of those who's aging handsomely! chiseled face handsome! i look f/ward to any of his projects! woot woot

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30 JiSeon

March 29, 2012 at 2:55 PM

I love Ji Jin Hee. His acting is awesome. I first noticed him from "The Man Who Can't Get Married." Him and Song Il Gook are by far my favorite Korean male actors. Can't wait!

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31 everriell

March 29, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Thanks GF...

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32 everriell

March 29, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Oh, my! Soo sorry, I was commenting to King 2 Hearts post.

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33 Rintak

March 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

O my, he's comeback with sageuk!! I love this man!!
so HOT..

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34 novembertwentyeleven

March 29, 2012 at 5:49 PM

I remember him from Dae Jang Geum and Dong Yi - not much chemistry with his ladies, gave a pleasantly gentlemanly aura. His characters were a little dull. Maybe because the scripts required him to be like that.

He looks like a guy you can talk with and have fun with though. But looks can be deceiving.

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35 namcha

March 30, 2012 at 7:07 AM

Ever since Dong Yi, I've been stalking JJH, online that is. I'm looking forward to his new drama. I have yet to finish Captain, just no chemistry btw the leads. I could gaze at him forever...

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36 athena

March 30, 2012 at 7:56 AM

JJH is one good looking Korean Man...and he really look good in historical Saguek costume. I fell in love with him In Dae Jang guem and Dong Yi.He has very good chemistry with Lee Young ae even there was no kissing scene but the way he look at her was captivating because I felt like he was looking at me. I think GHS is one beautiful looking girl because the directors often give her nice drama to act, Take are of us captain has a good story line. I know how everyone doesn't seems to like her, I too find her a little unnatural comes to romance genre...poor girl I know all the ladies here willing to be her stand in in all the romance scene..hahaha..all the best for GHS. Awaiting patiently for JJH next adventure in drama scene.

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37 Ilwad

March 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM

LOVED him in Dong Yi!!!!!!!!

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38 Izsa

March 31, 2012 at 8:22 AM

I totally agree... Love Ji Jin Hee every moves! Saw him in He Who Can't Marry at first, was not a fan yet but he's acting was addictive. Then came Captain... totally made me fell for him hard... oppa in uniform was a sight I can never let go plus all of his outfits in here was super cool! Despite the low ratings, I think the storyline was alright and has good acting overall. Seeing a flight over my sky and airports simply gives me chills now! So i started to cyber stalked him... what a awesome man!!! Great career journey and made me start on Dong Yi... yes all 60 episodes I want to try finish in a week - no way! I'm just at ep 20 but yes oppa as King Sukjong is super charming - made me fast forward all court politics to just see him with Dong Yi in a scene. So assume I'll get to finish this earlier than expected! For all JJH fans, im sure we're all hv been waiting for a posting like this to pour our silly hearts to him!

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39 nanette

March 31, 2012 at 9:09 AM

loved him in dong yi and even more in take care of us captain... ji jin hee he is such a good actor i loved his changing facial expression...
the chemistry of gu hye sun and ji jin hee is quite good at take care of us captain...I like him acting being king, and a captain....I'm looking forward to this drama....

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40 ag

March 31, 2012 at 9:52 PM

JJH + saguek = winner! I have yet to see him in a drama where he doesn't have great chemistry with any of the lead actresses. What is it about this man?!