Casting update for Time Slip Dr. Jin
by girlfriday
Looks like Time Slip Dr. Jin is going full steam ahead with casting, now that it suddenly finds itself a month out from premiere. That’s the thing about dramas. You gotta have a cast to get on the air. It’s crazy like that. Lee Beom-soo has signed on pretty much right on the heels of Salaryman, for what will be a ten-year reunion with co-star Song Seung-heon, since their 2002 movie Run First (poster below). And then finally, we have some women rumored to join the cast: Kim So-yeon (Coffee) and Park Min-young (Man of Honor) are considering the show.
Dr. Jin is set in the late Joseon era (1860) and features a time-traveling genius brain surgeon (Song Seung-heon) who goes back 150 years and struggles to adapt his medical practice. Well I’d say. What’s a brain surgeon gonna do without lasers and all his fancy brain probing doohickeys?
Kim Jaejoong plays Kim Kyung-tak, descendant of a long line of warriors, and the most skilled martial artist and best military officer of the time. Lee Beom-soo has joined the cast as Lee Ha-eung, a “soldier of fortune,” aka a mercenary, or assassin for hire. Badass. He’s also a bit of an oddball character though, which if you’ve seen Lee Beom-soo in anything, you’ll know is perfect for him.
Park Min-young is up for a double role — Dr. Jin’s little sister in the present day, and then in the Joseon era, she plays Hong Young-rae, the daughter of a nobleman and… she’s not his sister anymore? Um, is anyone else worried about this storyline? I see where this is going…
Kim So-yeon is considering the role of Chun Hong, the best gisaeng in the land, who also possesses mystical powers. She has the power to look into the future, which sounds like it’ll come in handy for our time-jumping doctor. Both ladies are still unconfirmed, though the clock’s a-tickin’ on this beast.
Time Slip Dr. Jin follows Feast of the Gods and premieres May 26 on MBC.
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1 aX
April 18, 2012 at 5:09 AM
I hope Kim So Yeon will be paired up with Song Seung Hun!
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arya
April 18, 2012 at 6:52 AM
Oh my, talk about blowing the lid off and going full steam ahead (did I just mix my metaphors), Dr Jin has surprised me with this latest news. At first I was worried about the drama, but if they get Kim So Yeon, who I loved in Iris and Prosecutor Princess and then the quirky Lee Bum Soo, it's a wrap. Can you just imagine KSY in joseon attire, like in gisaeng outfit, oh my. This is really shaping up nicely. I like that it is not an exact remake of the Japanese version, so there are still surprises for watchers.
Those who have seen the script and the costumes and back ground information have praised the drama a lot. I hope everything works out for them. There is potential for this drama to be huge.
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iluvleebeomsoo
April 18, 2012 at 9:53 PM
I was wondering about the script, considering it's written by the writer who did Time Between Dog and Wolf, which I thought was one of the better (if not best) written action thriller dramas I've seen...great tension which made me yell at the screen & amazing cliffhangers which caused me to lose a lot of sleep!
With this latest casting of LBS and KSY as the Korean versions of Sakamoto Ryoma and Miki, this has now become my most anticipated drama of the year!
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haruka
April 19, 2012 at 12:57 AM
This.
I kind of glad it's Lee Beom-soo will play the Korean version of Sakamoto Ryoma instead of Jaejoong. And also, Kim So-yeon too as flawless Nokaze. The castings now looks pitch perfect to me. Both characters was pretty much the highlight of the drama and I hope this version will keep the values from the original.
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momogi
April 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM
are you sure about that idea? I mean look-wise that's okay, but acting-wise I don't think so. Kim So-yeon will outshine him, naturally.
that picture of hers above, so beautiful.. sigh.
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snow
April 18, 2012 at 10:51 AM
kim so yeon will eat hand towel alive.
man, why couldn't lee beom soo be dr jin instead? he'd make an awesome one!
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momosa
April 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Kim So Yeon & Lee Beom Soo ... and they both will eat Hand Towel & PMY alive....
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annie
April 18, 2012 at 7:53 PM
hahaha, that is true
me
April 18, 2012 at 11:53 AM
na du me too oh i like her - she's great & ssh woah what a treat
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pipit
April 18, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Ameen! I love the possibility in that direction while PMY's double roles give me a very bad feeling. She's probably going to be the one who's in love with Dr.Jin and will never know why he doesn't love her back (at least not the way she wants him to be).
And to my surprise the story seems to be very interesting. Yeah, now I'm talking about the storyline. Glad to know that I no longer watching the show just to drool over THT gorgeousness.
And Lee Boem Soo? Yes! Yes!
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Jo
April 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Kim So Yeon YES! Park Min Jung....no. PASS!
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polly
April 18, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Totally agree with you! This is like 2 extremes...I was like YAY when i read Kim So Yeon and then Park Min-young made me go -_- lol
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zero-mania
April 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM
IA
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2 OkCalmDown
April 18, 2012 at 5:12 AM
Ohh Myyy
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3 OkCalmDown
April 18, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Song Seung-heon - Kim So-yeon
Kim Jaejoong - Park Min-young
Lee Beom-soo some bromance please.
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4 ccinta
April 18, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Yoo Bang.... OMG, I didn't see this coming.
Ok I've changed my mind, I didn't even put Dr. Jin on my dramalist, but when Lee Beom-soo is in, I'm in for the ride!
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kdramafan89
April 18, 2012 at 6:44 AM
LBS is the shit!
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kdramafan89
April 18, 2012 at 6:44 AM
LBS is the shit! He is going to make this drama worth watching.
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lala
April 18, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Yup.. He's n amazing actor.. Yoo Bang ahh
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Kiara
April 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Love him in Giant and have been a fan ever since.
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soomp
April 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM
exactly what i was thinking! woooooooooo
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lulu
April 18, 2012 at 12:08 PM
but I really want LBS to play a protagonist, not the antagonist please! I already love the man!
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5 dramafever
April 18, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Damn it, drama! I don't wanna watch this one but if Kim So Yeon signs on, I'll have to watch it for the awesomeness of her and Lee Bum Soo.
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Kaleido
April 18, 2012 at 6:03 AM
me too. if KSY and LBS onboard... i am so gonna watch it... both of them can do no wrong in terms of their acting... KSY in gisaeng costume... it's gonna be gorgeous... i would love her pairs with both SSH and LBS if they did kind of follow the original Jin...if KSY is in the of role of Miki, then she would have loveline between Dr. Jin and LBS..
but then again is KSY and LBS both second lead then?!? it seems kind of wrong.
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lala
April 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Mee too! So excited to watch this if KSY really confrim to be in this drama!
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momogi
April 18, 2012 at 10:11 AM
yeah, Kim So-yeon and Lee Beom-soo are Definitely First Lead material!
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lulu
April 18, 2012 at 12:11 PM
I know! I could see LBS ala Sakamoto Ryoma but that's supposedly the role of Jaejoong(?) so I'm curious, I'm really pulling my hair if they make him a hateful man or something (though I think he'd dare take that kind of role). Updates soon, please!
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shepo
April 18, 2012 at 5:45 PM
I guess Kim Jaejoong will be the bodyguard of Lee Bum Soo (you know,,in japanese version Sakamoto Ryoma has a bodyguard,,that in the end kill him),,I cant see my Jaejoong will kill someone...
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iluvleebeomsoo
April 18, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Jaejoong is probably Kyotaro, the noble warrior whose life is saved by Dr Jin at the beginning of the Jdrama, and whose sister becomes Dr Jin's medical assistant.
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6 jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 5:22 AM
No effing way.
No hu-way!
Wow!
What?
Who?
HOW? Damn damn DAMN!
I don't even...Is the script that good that LBS AND KSY said yes?
PMY whatever people think about her acting, she is ADORABLE and has chosen THE BEST possible projects offered her. Either she is incredibly lucky, incredibly smart, has a good staff advising her or a combo of all.
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blergh
April 18, 2012 at 5:45 AM
"Either she is incredibly lucky, incredibly smart, has a good staff advising her or a combo of all."
IKR?!? And she gets to do all this with, let's face it, some of the best eye candy in k-drama.
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jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Man of Honor - notso good, though, so I pretend it didn't happen.
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Arhazivory
April 18, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Well, it was good by Korean standards - ratings weren't bad.
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jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Really? I thought it lost the audience along the way.
But you're right. It climbed into the top 5 from ep 17 on with a coupla firsts in there.
zsa
April 18, 2012 at 5:52 AM
her luck definitely changed after signing in to King Kong entertainment...must give them credit for actively promoting their actors and actresses for good projects!!! She used to sit around without a single offer for years!!!
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shiku
April 18, 2012 at 7:03 AM
I think they said yes based on the strength of the Japanese drama which was seriously really good and went on to win all kinds of awards.
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john
April 18, 2012 at 9:02 AM
I'm going to have to watch the Japanese original then. Good, I was wondering what I could watch next.
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lulu
April 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM
if you haven't seen JIN (the Japanese version), better try it, it is really interesting!
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7 angelpur
April 18, 2012 at 5:24 AM
to be honest I'm not really a fan of either park min young or Song Seung-heon's acting, but I do really like both Lee Beom-soo and Kim So-yeon....urgh, undecided to watch this or not
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Kiara
April 18, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Same here...I might watch it because of those 2.
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jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 12:14 PM
My prediction:
KSY has the talent to be the emotional anchor for the show.
She will make me cry.
Before we get to her character, it'll be pretty and sweet with PMY and THT, but I guess there has to be towel tilting angst that pushes him back to Joseon Days.
Anyway, maybe JJ will also be in love with KSY, and he really needs to fall in love with KSY - NOT PMY.
JJ will definitely make me cry.
LBS will steal every scene he is in and his role will expand beyond what the writers originally planned.
He will make me cry.
THT will be gorgeous, and if he has taken acting lessons, may make me cry. If he hasn't taken acting lessons, he will just annoy me.
PMY? I dunno. MOH pretty much demonstrated that what we have seen so far from her is what we get. The PD's aren't really asking her to stretch much.
She may just annoy me with blandness.
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8 jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 5:26 AM
OMG That poster is the best!
What are the words on the pretty faces, please?
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9 Mystisith
April 18, 2012 at 5:27 AM
What are you exactly Show? A trainwreck? A collection of pretty? The suspense feuilleton of the year?
I mean, how many posts about that drama and it didn't even start filming... GF, were you thinking faux-cest about the brother/sister storyline? Not my thing either...
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Houstontwin
April 18, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Wow! Your post was great for my vocabulary. I had to look up feuilleton and faux-cest. Now that I've learned the definitions I hope that I can remember them! Kol HaKavod (you can look it up)!
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fmv
April 20, 2012 at 2:28 AM
lol.
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10 Y.
April 18, 2012 at 5:32 AM
I don't really know if I should be worried that it seems the characters aren't 'clones' of their Japanese counterparts... I mean, on the one hand, yay for Dr. Jin not being a weird remake of JIN, but on the other hand, one of the things I liked the most from JIN was its mix of the whole time slipping story with the historical plot. And with those characters, I have a feeling they'll focus (only?) on the romance part :/
(I'm totally watching this though xD I mean, it has an impressive cast, even if the ladies are only rumoured to be in .___.)
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Y.
April 18, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Also, Kim So-yeon as Nakatani Miki? Awesome!
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Jane
April 18, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Yes.. Amen to that.
Having watched the Japanese version, KSY will rock this role....fingers crossed that she will be confirmed.
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nomu nomu nomu
April 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM
curious, are you the half sibling of YY? ;) hey, what's dramaland without birth secrets. lol
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annie
April 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM
LOL!
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Y.
April 18, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Oh, not really (I think? *cue makjang music*) xD It's only that the nickname I tend to use starts with an 'Y', but here in dramabeans I only write that bit ^^U
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YY
April 19, 2012 at 12:42 AM
My half sibling?????*makjang music rising to crescendo*
I have a birthmark that looks like a cross between a cobra and a mongoose on my back. Do you?
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Y.
April 19, 2012 at 7:17 AM
I don't... But that might be the reason we're ~half~ siblings and not ~full~ siblings :P
I have a lot of freckles though (no idea if that's a link, but just in case xD).
11 rubie
April 18, 2012 at 5:36 AM
Watching for Lee Beom Soo and Kim So Yeon!
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12 Camm
April 18, 2012 at 5:39 AM
wow!2 awesome main actors and now another 2 great actresses (rumoured) to join the cast? DEFINITELY A MUST WATCH!
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13 Cynthia
April 18, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Jaejoong AND Park Min Young in this?! Stick a fork in me - I'm done.
I had absolutely no intention of watching Dr. Jin - now, like a mongoose to a cobra, I am compelled.....
:)
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jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 5:45 AM
Poor mongoose!
wait...
Poor cobra!
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Cynthia
April 18, 2012 at 8:12 PM
According to the latest Soompi report, it's official! Park Min Young has been cast in the role of the time-travellin' doctor.
:)
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14 zsa
April 18, 2012 at 5:45 AM
I love KSY and i'll watch this if she's in...PMY...mmmm......i like her, but not absolutely love her in her previous projects...it's ok i guess
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kdramafan89
April 18, 2012 at 6:50 AM
totally agree with your statement!
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15 song pong
April 18, 2012 at 5:45 AM
omg this is the best news EVER
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16 Ahjumma
April 18, 2012 at 5:49 AM
What's wrong with PMY?
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dfhglkjdg
April 18, 2012 at 5:55 AM
For me, she's just a pretty face (plastic I might add) and nothing more. Her acting is far from good. Kim So Yeon on the other hand....yesss! Freakin love her.
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Mystisith
April 18, 2012 at 5:57 AM
That's my opinion too. For both statements.
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canxi
April 18, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Plastic?? Aww that's dissapointing ): I just hate that some actresses over there feel they have to change their face. Sad sad sad ):
BUT Lee Bum Soo! I'm such a big fan now....
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zsa
April 18, 2012 at 6:02 AM
what do you mean? I don't think there's anything wrong with her? She can act and she delivers...my only contention is that she somehow doesn't leave a mark (for me at least, she could be awesome for others)...to the fact I feel...nah, it doesn't have to ber HER in this role...or there's no better actress who can nail this role...kinda feeling...that's all...
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Ahjumma
April 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM
'Cause people seem to feel that this drama's doomed to fail because she may or may not be in it. Don't get me wrong, the other actors are MUCH better than her in the acting department but I dunno, I liked her in SKKS and think she can do well in this drama, no?
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jazz
April 18, 2012 at 7:40 AM
i think she hasn't found her forte yet...it is comedy, melo, action, etc? another reason(it always surfaces) is that she's plastic, ppl say she used to look nothing like she does now, so I dunno...though i might add that this should have nothing to do with acting abilities...ppl seem to forgive extreme plastic surgery in some actresses but not in others (Lee Si Young, for example...just google)...so it boils down to how comfortable you are with it...I didn't know abt this earlier but when i was praising her to a friend, he actually answered 'she's plastic!',,,and it ended there!yeah...confusing
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ilovemandoo
April 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM
I agree. I think she's quite likable, and she's a serviceable actress. I don't think any drama would be a trainwreck just because they have her casted in it (unless it was a role that requires some great acting chops). Not to mention, she has some good projects in her resume--SKKS and City Hunter anyone? The two were great dramas, and she did her part in them, though I never felt like she went above and beyond or anything.
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diorama
April 18, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Yeah, she leaves no mark whatsoever for me. I mean, I don't think she's plastic - I find her pretty emotive. But she always looks like she's playing herself and not the character. Looking back at Kim Yoon Hee and Kim Na Na, all I can remember is Park Min Young.
Kim So Yeon and Lee Beom Soo are what I'm excited about.
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Emeldy
April 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Totally Agree with you. The same can be said about Song Seung-heon. I Love Him, but Come'on he's a Robot. He looks the same since i first saw him and Yes! he acts the same. I still get the feeling that he is Joon-Suh in whatever role he plays.
And Kim So-yeon, love her. She is amazing. And I super love all her Red Carpet look.
Lee Beom Soo, What I can, if you have not watch Gaint, Watch it. Period.
Lee Beom Soo and Song Seung-heon together. I am seriously worried for my Oppa. Oppa Fighting!!!!
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Birdie
April 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Both SSH and PMY make a good pair,no? Both are pretty to look at but not much on the acting front.
Both LBS and KSY will blow everyone away! Lucky they have these two on board if KSY confirms as well.
17 nomu nomu nomu
April 18, 2012 at 6:09 AM
with Kim So-yeon and Lee Beom-soo, they just added Acting Chops and Charisma to the time-slip-Dr.Jin resume.
I put Park Min-young in the same league as Song Seung-heon and Jaejoong (easy on the eyes, but only serviceable in the acting). Then again with PMY, she has been adorable and likeable in all her roles so far, I'd always give her a chance. (by the way PMY dear, you already did the faux-cest with MoH, so please no)
Time Slip was in desperate needs of some news concerning the heroine and even though it's only rumored for now, it still is welcomed for me.
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jomo143
April 18, 2012 at 7:11 AM
It seems when they want safe, they pick PMY.
She can't do any heavy lifting, but she's not gonna drop anything on someone else's toe, either.
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ilovemandoo
April 18, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Great metaphor that really sums up how I feel about her.
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Celest
April 18, 2012 at 7:19 PM
Totally agree with your post nomu. PMY is okay, SSH is better in rom-coms, Jaejoong has great potential but LEE BEOM SOO!!! Kim Seo Yeon would also be a great add as a giseang. But I hope she does have a crucial role because this woman can act!
Granted, I would have probably watched this without KSY and LBS just for SSH and Jaejoong but with the addition of these actors, my interest just went through the roof. Praise be to the drama gods for adding actors with amazing acting range! Lee Beom Soo is one of my fave actors non of his dramas have failed me before so I'm hoping Jin is going to be one amazing ride.
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18 Inquizity
April 18, 2012 at 6:12 AM
That's the whole problem with Korean dramas, always have similar storyline / ideas .... initially there is Dr Jin, and suddenly you have another Dr Jin called Faith. Watching one is enough and I'll go for the one with SSH, KJJ, etc since I like these actors
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19 minny
April 18, 2012 at 6:13 AM
i had no intention of watching this because even though ssh and jaejoong were pretty,i feel like they dont nail the acting.
park min young is pretty and a good actress but not enough to jump on board the time machine(hahaha)
but now with lee boem so and kim so yeon who i love by the way i seriously have to reconsider whether or not to watch this.
really hope its good since i love seeing them act.
lets wait and see what happens.
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20 aramint
April 18, 2012 at 6:17 AM
Well, since they're calling it Dr. Jin, they better not make a horrible version of it. The original J-dorama was one of the best for me, be it the plot, the directing, the scenery, everything.
Especially the excellent acting. While the main actors, Osawa Takao, Uchino Masaaki, Ayase Haruka, Nakatani Miki, Koide Keisuke, etc were great, what also made Jin strong was because of the supporting casts. The medical team, the warrior clans, the geisha, they complete the story.
Ok, now, LBS as Sakamoto Ryoma, KSY as Nokaze, they can perfectly deliver. No worries. PMY, I think is ok, and I kinda can see Jaejoong as Kyotaro.
But to picture SSH as Minakata Jin-sensei, and I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but ehhhh.. I really find it hard to imagine, but hopefully, hopefuly I'm wrong and he can deliver.
Sorry for my long rant, but please, please do not ruin my beloved drama...
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shiku
April 18, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Let me join you "Drama Gods, please do not let them ruin my fave Japanese drama JIN."
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Kaleido
April 18, 2012 at 8:23 AM
make me join you too... JIN I love so much so please don't mess it up...
I can totally see LBS pull of Sakamoto role and KSY can nail Nokaze.. both of themm can do no wrong.. and LBS and KSY pairing.. oh yes.
I am still trying not to think about SSH being dr Jin.. since Osawa Takao is so awesome... i hope SSH really step it up.. he can't just look pretty for this role...
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Jenny
April 18, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I agree with you 100%. This version just seems off and add to that a very weak cast (not counting KSY or LBS)
Honestly Jin was such a amazing drama and deserved all the praise this is just riding on the fact that SSH is good looking and has a huge fanbase.
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lulu
April 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM
I hope LBS plays Sakamoto Ryoma too. but maybe he'll play Kyotaro.
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shepo
April 18, 2012 at 5:46 PM
i'm pretty sure,,Jaejoong will play Kyotaro
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Y.
April 18, 2012 at 5:38 PM
I also agree with you 100%. They better not turn JIN into a makjang fest >_<
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aramint
April 18, 2012 at 11:35 PM
I'll be honest, SSH is my first love in K-drama (Autumn Tale), but as much as I love him there, his ability is limited.
He's servicable when the role does not require much, which is why I find him ok in My Princess, but for a role as difficult as Jin-sensei, I really wish they would've cast someone else. *sigh*
But then, it depends on the story as well. Because my spidey sense is telling me they're gonna turn it into a makjang fest like you said. >_<
Haish, why can't they just leave JIN alone and go with something totally different, totally new? But I guess what's done is done. Till then, let us all pray together...waaa...
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Y.
April 19, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Iirc, I've only watched 'My Princess' from him, and yeah, I thought he was OK there (mostly because it wasn't a hard character to play), but I don't think he's the right actor to play Jin :/ I hope he proves me wrong though.
I hate makjang fests ;___; I mean, I suppose it's inevitable they exaggerate the romance and so because it's a Korean drama and they tend to do it, but turning Saki into Jin's sister in the present time?
*joins the prayer circle* (?)
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21 Sammy
April 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM
I confess, I will watch anything which has Song Seung Hun in it. I hope the ladies confirm soon.
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JJ
April 18, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Agreed. With some of the comments above, it will be so pressured for SSH as he has to do excellently well i.e. as good as the Japanese actor in Dr Jin
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22 djeedjes
April 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM
oh dammit. Really don't want to watch it, but I really like Kim Sooyeon and Park Minyoung..
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23 aoiaheen
April 18, 2012 at 6:34 AM
PMY's Time-Slip vs. Lee Min Ho's Faith. The battle of the ex's?!
It's only now that I realized that there's a warrior character and an assassin for hire character.
If I'm watching this, it's for that.
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Laya
April 18, 2012 at 7:32 AM
PMY’s Time-Slip vs. Lee Min Ho’s Faith. The battle of the ex’s?!
^This. LOL. At first I got them mixed up then I remembered LMH is in the other, similar drama. =))
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danna
April 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM
O bloody hell it IS City Hunter vs Nana Bear...HAHAHAHA!
well maybe not technically since they aren;t going to be airing at the same time, but one might determine how the other will do...
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Maymay
April 18, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Haha...I was totally thinking the same thing when I first saw this article.
Wonder if this is why Dr. Jin is considering PMY?
Make thing more interesting if she goes up against her ex. :)
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eee
April 18, 2012 at 8:59 PM
O please, LMH is a much better actor than these so called idol+preety looking actors that Dr.Jin has(except KSY and LBS) and his supporting cast is also top notch when it comes to acting...so i see no comparison, its just the similar storyline that the media is keep on reminding the general people.
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JJ
April 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Disagreed, don't think LMH is as good as an actor as what some of you claimed. Watched him in City Hunter, he absolutely looked "blanked" in his expressions in some of the scenes.
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24 jully moue
April 18, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Kim so yeon as a gisaeng? More kim so yeon please!!!!!!
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25 kdramafan89
April 18, 2012 at 6:47 AM
Lee bum Soo in, I'm in. I don't like historicals but the casting is making me excited for this.
Question though: I thought Kim So Yeon was casted already for Golden Time with Lee Sun Gyun?
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bikyo
April 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM
That is what I believe too. How will Kim So Yeon be able to star in 2 dramas at the same time, as Golden Time may also premiere in May?
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26 Ace
April 18, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Why couldn't Kim So-yeon be in Faith instead? *sigh*
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27 saranga
April 18, 2012 at 6:50 AM
.....meh.
granted, i will check out anything song seung-hun is in. i was at an impressionable age when i saw autumn fairytale, and i still harbor a soft spot for him. i do think he's one of the most strikingly handsome actors in the biz.
but not really impressed with the rest of the casting. park min-young doesn't appeal to me as an actor; she was the reason why i couldn't watch sungkyunkwan to the end. i DID enjoy her in city hunter, although she has yet to impress me with her acting. and i typically like lee bum-soo (well, from on air), but i guess salaryman is still too fresh in my mind. didn't like him there at all.
i like the idea of kim so-yeon, and also jaejoong. word he is one ethereal looking man-boy.
and another thing- do they REALLY want to go up against gentleman's dignity? they're sure to get crushed, although i admit i may be wrong. it's just that kim eun-sook has such a stellar track record for trendy mega hits, and jang dong gun's star power probably eclipses song seung-hun's...
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mellisa
April 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM
" jang dong gun’s star power probably eclipses song seung-hun’s…"
Your statement may be true in South Korea (although that is still debatable), but outside South Korea SSH is a much bigger name and star than JDG.
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JJ
April 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Agreed
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28 shiku
April 18, 2012 at 6:55 AM
Happy that Kim So Yeon and Lee Beom Soo are joining the show as the korean counterparts of Nokaze and Sakamoto Ryomo. They will absolutely rock their roles and eat SSH for dinner.
I think Park Min Young would make an okay Saki but am not happy the made her Dr. Jin's sister instead of JJ's sister. I wonder how JJ will handle saguek speech?
The one am most worried however is SSH as Jin as he needs to bring out emotional depth (as he literally has the future in his hands) which I don't think he is capable of.
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29 MissMantin
April 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Hm.. am I the only one who was already planning to give this show a chance? Even though I roll my eyes at the how many dramas are jumping on the bandwagon, I'm actually kinda digging the time-travel trend.
I figured I'd just watch a few episodes to see what it was like, then move on if it was horrible (and it could be), but if Kim So-yeon is joining the cast, I'm a little more hopeful. I love her!
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ilovemandoo
April 18, 2012 at 2:15 PM
I'm planning on giving the show a chance as well, but I can see why some people are having doubts about the show. It has a lot of things working against its favor. Not to mention, it has a huge wall to climb (by it being a remake).
I'm digging the time-travel trend as well. I don't have a problem with it as long as each writer does something unique with it. Let's face it, there are a lot of drama cliches out there, but they can be enjoyable as long as there's some sort of twist or freshness about it.
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30 chahaya
April 18, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Kim So Yeon for Korean version for Miki san? Awesome!
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31 Hongshinmin
April 18, 2012 at 7:00 AM
PARK MINYOUNG is in? then im all for it.lmao. JYJ babies w/ Minyoung pulls me like a magnet for some reason i cannot explain.
Kim So Yeon and Kim Bum Soo HANDS DOWN for their ability to act!
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32 someone
April 18, 2012 at 7:10 AM
KIM SO YEON.
I've watched the Japanese drama and I don't think Park Minyoung is ready or fit for this role either. She just doesn't give off the right vibe. Someone with a classic kind of beauty would be nice. Han Jimin or Han Hyejin would really be nice but they're shooting their own dramas right now.
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33 topper
April 18, 2012 at 7:19 AM
BOTH Kim So Yeon AND Park Min Young?
That's blockbuster.
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34 Trina
April 18, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Hrmmm... So Far, I approve of the cast.. however, please kdrama gods do not make Mr. hand Towel with PMY.... I would rather have Mr. Hand Towel vs LBS over my fav actress KSY....
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didi
April 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Why do you call SSH my hand towel??
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didi
April 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM
i mean Mr Hand Towel????
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35 ulaulo
April 18, 2012 at 7:28 AM
none of the above...
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36 Noelle
April 18, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Ha. Now I have to watch it. Love how they are blowing off all the drama about the drama.
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37 john
April 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM
Park Min-young !?!
Mmmm...
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38 Corn Tea
April 18, 2012 at 7:50 AM
City Hunter vs. Nana Bear
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39 danna
April 18, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Um, is anyone else worried about this storyline? I see where this is going…
NOOOOOO....I will kill them!!!! on the other hand if she is paired opposite Jaejoong, she'd need only one more JYJ member to go for a homerun....
Lordy what a cast, I won't say that I love all of them but there is no denying that everyone here is a lading actor in their own right.....now I think that this sure can give Gentleman's Digninty a run for its money...I wasn;t sure about watching this earlier but if Kim So Yeon, who I've been dying to see make a comeback, signs on...then I'm going to be in...can you imagine her in a hanbok?!!!...super pretty!!!...also this might mean Kaedejun may have another recapping project in her hands...keke
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40 lovessh
April 18, 2012 at 8:04 AM
I love KSY in Prosecutor Princess, JJ actually was unexpectedly good in Protect the Boss and MY in SKKS is unforgettable for me, SSH is OK but he is the one and only Mr.HandTowel !!! :) sooo... count me in Dr.Jin !!!
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pipit
April 19, 2012 at 6:24 PM
I watched SKKS and love it. Watched more than half of CH and still haven't found the urge to finish it. But it's not until this post that I finally dawn on me that PMY was the lady in SKKS! I thought when I saw her in CH was the first time I saw her. So, I guess that means she's somewhat forgettable.
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41 Jenny
April 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Given the details out so far I can tell why they were accused of plagiarism.... It's almost a dead ringer for JIN; but I will watch for park min young :)
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jessly
April 18, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Actually they are the official licensee to do adaptation for the manga. Faith is the one accused of plagiarism if I am not wrong.
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42 cindy
April 18, 2012 at 8:39 AM
I wanted a strong actress in the main role. Not PMY, someone who can lead this show because the others actors can't.
I see this ship sinking.
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jessly
April 18, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Are you saying Lee Beom-soo can't? LOL
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cindy
April 18, 2012 at 8:54 AM
Opsss, except him and Kim Soo Yeon of course. My bad.
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43 Trina
April 18, 2012 at 9:09 AM
YY, my dear...where are u... What do I think about this news... Hmmm.. By the way, I wonder how many HOT showers scenes we are gonna have in both dramas....
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44 Christy
April 18, 2012 at 9:13 AM
I'm watching this for Lee beom Soo! Woohoo!!!
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45 Lise
April 18, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Phew! Meaning Feast of Gods is ending soon yeahs?! Gotta say Koreans constantly surprise me with their choice of popular dramas cuz apparently its doing pretty well in ratings. I mean the cast is pretty decent but its the same old 'birth secrets' kinda drama and theres nothing extra special in it to make it stand out imo...
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46 theedie
April 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I find it sorta interesting that Lee Min-ho was(is?) up for the lead in Faith which we all know is sort of the rival for Dr. Jin. So now that Park Min-young is up for a role they're sort of competing against each other. Are they still even dating? I heard they broke up.
As for Park's role as the little sister....maybe they mean like a little sister who's really a close family friend and not biologically his little sister? I really hope they don't do anything weird with that. o.O
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Yee
April 18, 2012 at 10:49 AM
I agree with you, I hope that it is something like that. Either PARK MIN YOUNG should be like a close little sister or else everything is just gonna be creepy and weird if he falls in love with his younger sister?
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Daisy
April 18, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Or is an adoptive sister
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47 vcdragoon
April 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM
I hope this doesn't end up like Lie to Me and spend the entire budget on casting and gives us crap on the plot.
Been burned a few too many times.
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48 Pitch
April 18, 2012 at 10:29 AM
PMY is so adorable. Great that she is getting good roles.
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49 Jenny
April 18, 2012 at 10:36 AM
So;
LBS-Uchino Masaki (Sakamoto Ryoma)
PMY- Ayase Haruka (Saki)
KSY-Nakatani Miki( Nokaze)
Jaejoong-Koide Keisuke( Kyotaro)
But little sister, there was nothing like that in the original dorama, instead there was Nokaze the courtesan who looked exactly like his gf back in modern time.
The possible I love my little sister vibe is super creepy.
And why does the gisaeng have to have "mystic"powers ?
Honestly even though I adore KSY and LBS but Ayase Haruka and Koide Keisuke are far stronger actors then PMY and Jaejoon even though Jaejoong has improved.
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50 Yee
April 18, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Omfg, honestly, I watched JIN. & to say, for this korean version, if kim so yeon is the giasaeng in here, Im totally rooting for her story. Although in JIN, I liked the other story couple much better. But for reals? Sister in the present, & then in period time, they;re not bro and sis no more? OH NO. I Don't like that idea, it's soooo messed up. But I saw park min young coming that way, but didn't see kim so yeon! I hope that both of them are in here! It will make everything good & complete. ;D
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