Action-comedy Jackal Is Coming begins shooting
by javabeans
Filming has begun on The Jackal Is Coming, an action comedy movie that pretty much hooked my interest with its one-line premise: A bungling killer (Song Ji-hyo) is hired to kidnap an pop singer (Jaejoong) and fails in multiple ways to kill him. There’s no mention of it in the description so far, but does she also fall in love with him? That’s the obvious conclusion, isn’t it? Obvious in the way of Korean movies and dramas, I mean, not obvious in the way of life, because that’s just insane.
The casting seems pretty spot-on, and the goofy plotline has plenty of comic possibilities. I’m basically seeing it as another version of the Myung-wol the Spy concept, except hopefully funnier, and with a hopefully less asstastic hero. Basically I’m just looking for somebody to reboot that premise and do it justice, since I want it to work, despite the mess that the series was.
Meanwhile, the pop singer will also have a dogged, invasive stalker (the kind known as a “sasaeng fan,” which describes those fans with no concept of boundaries or privacy concerns when it comes to their favorite idol oppas), played by Joo Min-ha (Queen of Housewives).
These stills come from the movie’s first shoots, taken in a factory where our heroine, Song Ji-hyo, finds herself in the midst of a police chase. The role calls for a decent amount of action, as these stills suggest, and I think I’ve seen enough of Ace Ji-hyo on Running Man to say she’s up to the task.
The movie plans to release later this year.
Via Osen
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1 Biscuit
May 18, 2012 at 2:18 PM
With JJ's recent news with sasaeng fans and actually being a singer himself, I'm waiting for lots and lots of meta jokes.
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CKDexter
May 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Oh, how did I now see this before. The possibilities are endless...
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Jo
May 20, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Didn't she star in one of JYJ's music videos? So kyoot!!
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mid-eoyo
May 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM
yup, she's the girl in the mv 'in heaven'. she's also managed by the same company as jyj, c-jes.
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Gabby
May 21, 2012 at 2:05 AM
I don't see what comedy could be milked from that situation, though (what with him repeatedly smacking a teenage girl around)....
And no, I'm not defending the sasaeng's behavior either, lest Jaejoong fans get their panties in a twist.
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bebe
December 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Yeah, smacking anyone isn't good. BUT, these sasaeng fans are beyond normal.
They literally slept outside the boy's residence. They broke into their houses and took pictures of their rooms + pics of them sleeping.
They know their bank account number, social identification number, and basically their personal info. They even hit some of the members. It is beyond ridiculous.
Once again, smacking anyone isn't right, but Korea should make a law that protects idols.
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2 Mic
May 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Wow, how is Jae gonna manage filming this and Time Slip Dr. Jin...? That sounds like quite the schedule. O.o I hope he can commit himself fully to both. ^^
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Mystisith
May 18, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Crazy schedule indeed. I just don't know how those JYJ boys can keep a good health.
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diorama
May 18, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Or any idol, really.
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Senajang
May 18, 2012 at 7:08 PM
They came from a slave factory.
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bluetsukky
May 20, 2012 at 2:09 AM
lol. sad but true. they're kinda used with really hectic schedule cause of their idol life even back in their DBSK days.
I hope this will be a good one. The story seems to be able to give lots of funny moments.
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Czmych
May 19, 2012 at 4:58 AM
Often they don´t
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Clock...
May 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM
he love being busy... He has a hard time if he is not :(
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Clock
May 18, 2012 at 4:08 PM
He love being busy... He has a hard time if he is not...
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Clock
May 18, 2012 at 4:09 PM
2post sorry.
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Hana
May 19, 2012 at 6:49 AM
Well JJ said he wanted to challenge himself in his video message so I don't think anyone forced him lol
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3 Do-ra-ma
May 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Talk about meta...JYJ (and DBSK) have notorious sasaeng fans that really take their idol obsession to frightening levels.
But, yes, like you I am curious to see another take at the concept Myung-wol attempted. It just has so. much. potential. And I want to see it done right. And with this being a movie versus a TV series, hopefully they can go bigger with the action and hijinks.
Plus, it has Mong Ji-hyo. :)
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4 biankoy
May 18, 2012 at 3:07 PM
how awesome would it be if all other running man members would make a cameo!!! I remember Gary's and Jong-Kook's cameo in Wonderful Radio and it was funny! maybe this time they could be Song Ji-hyo's assasin pals, they would make fun of her and she would
beat the crap out of them!
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delta777
May 19, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Ace Ji-hyo is a RIOT and an RM cameo would be to funny!
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5 blergh
May 18, 2012 at 3:24 PM
I do hope they do this well. It could be really funny, and if there's a role JJ could pull off, one would think this would be it. But I hope they don't make him too much of a jerk. (Not ALL idols/hallyu stars can have bad personalities, right??)
Also I wouldn't mind seeing the sasaeng get her comeuppance. Maybe that would be therapeutic for uri JJ. ^^
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6 gg
May 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM
ohhh exciting! i just hope it's gonna be much much better than Myung Wol the spy because the drama was so bad and got overshadowed by the real-life Han Ye Seul drama... sounds like an interesting movie to keep an eye out for, especially with Mong Ji playing the cute bungling assassin!
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7 Noelle
May 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM
I could never be that kind of fan. Too lazy lol.
This sounds hilarious. I can't wait for a trailer.
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holli
May 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM
LOL..."too lazy"... Same here!
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angelwings
May 18, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Me too! I'm too lazy. The only money I want to spend is on myself either buying an album I like or new clothes. Not on following an 24/7
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8 Arhazivory
May 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM
She looks a little bit like Shin Mina in the last pic.
I was sold on the concept as well, so one year from now when its subbed in English, I hope I remember to watch it.
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K
May 19, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Lol at one year from now :)
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9 Clock...
May 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM
I am exciting too... I hope JJ can make it
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10 cv
May 18, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Niiiice. Will wait long until it comes out and subtitles. ^^
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11 Anvesha
May 18, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Jaejoong's hairstyle makes him look like Joo Won for some reason... Or it's my small iPhone screen playing tricks.
I hope both of them bring the funny!! Good lick to Jaejoong!!
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jomo143
May 18, 2012 at 5:53 PM
Sure you do, Avesha, sure you do. :)
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12 Anvesha
May 18, 2012 at 4:39 PM
** I meant luck.. LUCK!!
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Cynthia
May 18, 2012 at 4:57 PM
LOL
Now that's what I'd call a Freudian slip!
:)
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pohonphee
May 18, 2012 at 7:58 PM
Ha ha ha I want to lick him as well, who doesn't? :)
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cheekbones
May 18, 2012 at 7:56 PM
I couldn't stop giggling at the Freudian slip ! Okay, thanks Anvesha for the good laugh on a Saturday morning..... :D
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13 Cynthia
May 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM
JOY: Ji-ho and Jaejoong together in what looks like one really funny movie.
SORROW: Knowing it's gonna take months for this to come out with subs.....
And I hope that the sasaeng/stalker aspect of this doesn't take on any comedic overtones. Those people are seriously nuts and should be shown as such.
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lizzzie
May 18, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Hmm, I would think subs will take a week if not days? It's one of JYJ after all, no? Chinese subs would probably take like, a day.
And i'm really curious as to how the sasaengs will be portrayed as well, i never knew that was a part of the movie. Maybe they'll unknowingly foil one of Jihyo's murder attempts. Pretty sure they won't be cute.
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kyary
May 19, 2012 at 8:42 AM
This is a movie though so I'm assuming that they will wait for the DVD to come out before it gets subbed. Unless they use a pirated version or something which is unlikely :P
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14 kit
May 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM
i winced when i read the sasaeng fan part. ouch.
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gala
May 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM
the best way to approach a bitter/sad situation head on is to laugh about it.
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bluetsukky
May 20, 2012 at 2:16 AM
true. I hope they'll use that sasaeng part in a comical way.
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15 Ani
May 18, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Ace Ji-hyo DAEBAK! Jjang! I can't wait to see this. She gets few and far in between projects where she plays someone quirky, so it'd be fun. Go Ji-hyo GO!
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16 beam
May 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM
It looks good. Is Jihyo leaving RM?I think RM make her indemand and even an A list star I think before shes on the B list so bad move if she leave RM
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glencorajane
May 18, 2012 at 6:59 PM
no they already said she is no leaving
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17 zsa
May 18, 2012 at 6:56 PM
She made one mistake...A Frozen Flower...showed too much for no purpose...I'm glad she is recovering from that blunder...thanks to RM
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glencorajane
May 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM
i wouldnt say it is a blunder. the movie did well and the male leads were great. it was just a career choice that she made.
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gala
May 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM
mistake? she made her name known in the film industry cause of that.
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Hannnnah
May 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Agreed.
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delta777
May 19, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Ditto!
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18 glencorajane
May 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM
jaejoong looks eerie in this photo
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19 Daniella
May 18, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Unnie is so cute (:
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20 minch
May 18, 2012 at 7:37 PM
looking forward JJ will be guest in running man.....
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21 Hannnnah
May 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
EXCITEDDD! :)
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22 lizzzie
May 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Can't wait for this. Just wondering, why is Jaejoong tagged without his surname? It's been a while since he dropped the Hero/Youngwoong but he's always been known as Kim Jaejoong anyway. But..not a big deal ^^
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Roro
May 19, 2012 at 7:18 AM
He do not like...
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23 eternalfive
May 18, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Heehee, there's also a sasaeng fan? *amused* Is this like, some sort of therapy for Jaejoong? :P Anyway, I hope this'll be subbed when it comes out, and I hope that it'll be reaaaaally funny and awesome.
Also, Jaejoong is a beautiful, beautiful man, but I swear that that's not showing in that pic. Is it the hair or something? Hmm... O.o
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24 alice20
May 19, 2012 at 2:55 AM
Jaejoong! I think that he is such a natural actor.~
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25 PinkSleeves
May 19, 2012 at 6:19 AM
Miss Mong + Jae Joong + Movie = I have no words
I am definitely looking forward to it, I mean the description itself sound like a movie I would watch anyways, despite the cast... but the cast gives it an extra thumbs up ;D
Now we can finally see Ace-Ji Hyo put into some intense action in the art of kidnapping Flower Boys V.V
Guess she doesn't have to look for handsome men anymore xD
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26 Hat
May 19, 2012 at 7:53 AM
SJH must be from the same evil school as Taemu
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nana
May 20, 2012 at 10:46 PM
I wish DB had a like button so I could like this comment for an eternity
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27 kumi
May 19, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Well, loving your killer can happen in real life too. You just have to be either a saint, or a faithful dog.
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28 21
May 20, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Jaejoong will excel in this role! Guess he will be playing himself!
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29 ais
May 21, 2012 at 6:38 AM
This is gonna be freaking hilarious!!! Not to mention HOT since JJ is the lead star!
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30 skyes
June 4, 2012 at 12:15 AM
sux this is only a movie, cuz god it'd be so awesome if it was a drama~~!
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31 jasi
June 20, 2012 at 10:14 AM
this could be a great opportunity for jaejoong to "act" kindly to a sasaeng, improving his image. people will forget the news reports and think only of his performance with this acted sasaeng. kind of brilliant if they play it right.
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Michelle
July 5, 2012 at 3:55 PM
What the hell are you talking about? Who in their right mind would be kind to a person who does the following:
1. Hires taxis to go on car chases 24/7 following a person around town.
2. Puts herself and others in harm's way to get attention from the idol she is stalking.
3. Sends menstrual pads with blood to the idol in the mail. 4. Posts pictures of the inside of your house/garage etc.
5. Calls you (how the eff did she get your phone number?) to ask why you are at this place or that.
6. Taunts you as she follows you down the street.
Just why the hell should Jaejoong or any idol who suffers this harrassment have to be kind or have to fix their image? FUCK SASAENGS and that stupid bimbo who got what she deserved. But worse are the useless authorities who can't do anything because apparently being underage is a free pass for this type of behavior in South Korea or the useless parents who let their children do this.
SNSD's Tiffany also shared the story of how some creepy man followed her home and how she barely escaped because she was lucky enough to run into a friend in the building where she lives. If she kicked him in the balls would you be saying what you are saying now? Does stalking/harrasment become different when a woman does it instead of a man? I don't think so. Both degenerates deserve to get a good one in the face.
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32 suzy
July 18, 2012 at 2:07 AM
arrgghh...song ji hyo what did she do in her past life????so lucky....jaejoong look gorgeous
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33 kyeoptame
August 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM
i wish they would have a romantic story here :))))
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34 WeikaiYiAKTF
August 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM
I'm soo excited...can't wait till it comes out..
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