Moon Geun-young and Park Shi-hoo team up in rom-com
by javabeans
Okay, these are not two actors I’d peg for a weekend drama, but I AM suddenly a lot more interested in Alice in Cheongdam-dong, a weekend romantic comedy that has just secured Moon Geun-young as the leading lady and Park Shi-hoo as her love interest. I KNOW! Who’s excited?
The drama, based on a novel titled Cheongdam-dong Audrey, features an “infinitely positive” heroine, Se-kyung, who lives by the motto “Hard work creates your success.” So far, so good.
The title is a riff on Alice in Wonderland, with Se-kyung playing the newcomer to this strange, insular world of designer clothes and consumerism that is Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Okay, I’m still with you. Cheongdam-dong has a very specific image, and I can see how it could be cute to have a drama’s exploring the character and quirks of the locale.
Se-kyung is a talented young designer who wins a number of contests and gets hired at an apparel design company, only to find herself relegated to errand girl for the boss’s wife. To make things worse, that hoity-toity wife was once her high school classmate, who was way worse a student than Se-kyung.
We don’t yet have a lot of info about Park Shi-hoo’s character, but it seems he’ll be a president of a clothing shop. It sounds like the basis of a standard Cinderella setup, but with these actors I’m sincerely hoping there’s a lot more to it than Star In My Heart Redux.
Moon’s last two dramas have been pretty spectacularly disappointing for me, but she’s always a boon to any project — she’s such a great actress regardless of her age, but especially so considering it. It’s too bad Cinderella’s Sister dropped a PD and went so angst-mopey in its second half, and that Mary Stayed Out All Night fired a writer and went from boring to insane. But she was wonderful throughout despite it all. Meanwhile, Park Shi-hoo really turned it up for his last drama series, The Princess’s Man, which netted him some awards and a nice big boost in popularity (not that he was so lacking in it before).
Alice in Cheongdam-dong is written by the scripters behind Tree With Deep Roots and Queen Seon-deok in what I assume will be a big departure from their epic sageuk background. It’ll follow Five Fingers and plans to premiere later this year.
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Tags: Alice in Cheongdam-dong, Moon Geun-young, Park Shi-hoo
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51 Lovebug
August 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Ok so I have been hooked on dramas for about a full calendar year now and have had my share of fan girling and spazzing out. However the degree to which this makes me happy can not be described in mere words. Park Shi-hoo is my first (and forever) drama Love. And this made my day, week, month etc!
Seriously! So happy!
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52 jess
August 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Aww yeah! PSH and MGY!! I'd watch anything either of them were in, so to have them paired together is AWESOME!
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53 Laeah
August 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM
No chemistry. I honestly hope she drops it or he passes it up. They are not believable at all.
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kyary
August 24, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Uhh well there's no promo pics or teasers out yet so I don't think we could say that at this moment..
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54 Noelle
August 23, 2012 at 12:07 PM
so how many episodes are we talking here?
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55 segacraze
August 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM
im really excited knowing that PSH is gonna be in a drama but not sure of the chemistry of these two but gonna watch it since its a romcom..i think LSG is a good pair for MGY..IMHO
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56 noi
August 23, 2012 at 1:34 PM
everything sounds too good. please don't make it mary season 2 T_T
anyway, i read the title wrong, park shi hoo caught my attention first and the when i read "moon" word i thought "what???!!! moon chae won again?!!! omgomgyes" before i re-read it again... i love the two moon anyway! and both seems to involve inood projects now. xD
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57 kyary
August 23, 2012 at 1:39 PM
MGY is back, bitches!
Hahaha. I love her! Such a great actress. Although the plot and everything sounds okay, it's very ordinary and sounds kind of boring. But since MGY and PSH are the leads, I'm sure it will still be worth watching :D
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MsB
August 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM
I'm with ya, baby! Moon is back!
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58 ujsid
August 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM
I am excited!!
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59 noi
August 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM
... the premise sounds a bit... "huh?"
a positive girl. possibly quirky and spunky. one chaebol son. since it's park shi hoo, he won't be too jerky (lol), but he might be a playboy. they're both work in fashion industry. one is underdog hardworker, other one is probably just mommy's son who doesn't give a damn to his parents' company. they met in unconventional situation. they have cat-and-dog relationship. park shi hoo has ex-girlfriend, or he's currently in relationship, his gf is another n-th generation chaebol. moon geunyoung will have a veeeeeerrryyyy kind guy help her, but she never realize his good intention, and in the end this kind guy will be rejected. possibly mommy will get mad at her, together with ex-gf try to ruin her business. psh isn't doing anything until whatever happen, and finally... he stood up for mgy, after several episodes of mgy in misery passed. and... they live happily ever after.
okay i should stop lol. maybe this show will give me surprises. i'm in as long as park shi hoo here.
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60 SaJ
August 23, 2012 at 1:48 PM
i luv them both so this is smthng to luk f/ward to! yeyy luv PSH he's awesome!
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61 lovedramas
August 23, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Wow! Weekend dramas and lots of big names all over the place :) PSH and MGY - I can get onboard for. I would like to see her in a good rom-com!!! :)
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62 ultramarineblue
August 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM
Park shi hoo? WATCHING!
But in all honesty I won't continue watching it if it turns angsty...or maybe I'll just fast forward to all the Park shi hoo scenes :D
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63 fifi
August 23, 2012 at 3:34 PM
OMG, I couldn't have asked for more! I love both of them so freaking much! Can't wait to see how the drama turns out since I know both of them can do a great job! *excited*
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64 love
August 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Excited!!! I love MGY but when I read Park Shi Hoo's name im smiling from ear to ear!. But i do gotta say this is kinda an odd couple. I never thought of pairing up the two. LOL! I will tune in for this one though. =D
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65 Katherine
August 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Oh-M-Gee !! I saw the title and had to immediately click. Park Shi-hoo *squeals* I'm with everyone else, don't care if the drama is meh, I'll watch for PSH.
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66 Barbara Starks
August 23, 2012 at 3:58 PM
The fact she look young doesn’t bother me but her screen kisses are terrible. She totally destroys that kiss in MSOAN I know what you are thinking “Jang-Geun-Seok” how is that even possible? Well it possible she stood there like a stone wall. To be fair she not the worst City Hunter kiss was the worst ever, mainly because Lee-Min-ho pulls no punches in that kiss just like he did in “Personal Taste” and yet due to the actress it came across cold and emotionless. WTF! It’s Lee-Min-Ho now I’m thinking is that even possible. OK, back to the main point, I love her as a actress but she is still young and I don’t see how she can bring that mature feeling when not only does she look young her body language reflect her inexperience. I find that very annoying when adult don’t know or chose not to display normal adult interactions with one another! Especially with a couple that has an obvious gap in experiences, if not done right it can come across as awkward!
There is a simple solution, blue print Queen In-Hyun's Man and there would never be a bad kiss scene again!
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Rui
August 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Girl, Queen In Hyun's man is a cable drama. They are allowed to have more hot kisses and even bed scenes.
But MSOAN isn't from cable drama.
Plus the stone kiss is like that not because she can't kiss but because the pd asked her to act like that. It isn't her fault. If they have hot kisses on screen they get censored or edited out.
And JGS and MGY did have a good kiss scene, didn't you watch it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXz62GDSSWw
I think it was a good kiss.
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67 Sylvie
August 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM
You know, after I watch The Princess Man, I was always hoping that Moon Geun-young and Park Shi Hoo will team up. I just hope that this will not be as disappointing as Moon's previous drama. I love her, and I hope that this will be a turnaround drama for her.
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68 blueangel
August 23, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Even though MGY's last 2 drama weren't great i'm still looking forward to watching this drama. Paired up with PSH?? Interesting. I look forward to seeing how this turns out.
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69 Diweni
August 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM
Park Shi Hoo i love you so much ... i can't wait i pray for 20% or more rating
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70 Anvesha
August 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM
I was hoping the rumors weren't true... it is wierd how I don't quite like Moon Geun Young but I end up watching most of her projects. I became a fan of Shi Hoo so I won't miss this project..
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71 minah
August 23, 2012 at 4:43 PM
OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY FAVORITE ACTRESS AND MY FAVORITE ACTOR??!!!!
Kdramaland, PLEASEE PLEEEEEAAAASSSEEE do NOT mess up this drama!!!! Hate to have my hopes crushed because of a lacking plot or crappy directing.....
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72 Palinger
August 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM
wouaaaa my two favorite actors together in a drama, MGY actress with many talents and a nice hot Psh hummm, good actors, my faith this is my Christmas present lol strongly not wait to see!
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73 mrs kimchee
August 23, 2012 at 5:38 PM
PSHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
Excuse me I need to catch my breath...December please come sooner!!!
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74 anne
August 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM
hihi mr.creepy smile ♥
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75 Chanel
August 23, 2012 at 6:01 PM
Finally, my sweetheart PSH is backkkkkkkk.......only Dec. is too far away *sigh*
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76 Kim
August 23, 2012 at 6:26 PM
if only the male leads for Nice Guy and this drama would switch, it would be perfect. Joong Ki looks so much more compatible with Geun Young. And of course The Princess Man leads will be together in a modern drama. Sighhh, IF ONLY!
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cleo
August 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM
To point of wishing something that won't happen
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cleo
August 24, 2012 at 3:05 AM
Ups, typo. I mean, "No point"
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Kim
August 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Of course I know it'll never happen. I just simply wanted to say my opinion. And you have another typo. Its "oops".
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77 mojobobo
August 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM
aigooo the female heroine sounds boring, just like any other k drama leading lady.
I just hope this show won't go in the same direction as Fashion King. That was so bad I wanted to pelt the writers with rotten tomatoes.
But, Park Shi Hoo yay! can't wait to see him hehe.
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78 Mai
August 23, 2012 at 7:19 PM
OMG am I dreaming???!!! My wish has come true!!! Now I suddenly want Five Fingers to end just so I see my two favorite actors spice up the screen :)
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79 sheza
August 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM
If Park Si Hoo is in, I am in!
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80 maggie
August 23, 2012 at 8:51 PM
@ Mi Ran, a gentle reminder.
In all forums, the administrators have reminded us to be be polite and courteous. Yours is totally rude and uncalled for. Fans of MGY and PSH are generally polite towards each other. Its ok to say you are not fond of so so actor/actress. But to criticise someone's look is NOT.
Lastly, you should take a good hard look at yourself before you jump the bridge.
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81 Leishers
August 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM
Oohlala I cant wait. I hope im interested. I love Park Shi Hoo. His smile got me in an instant when I watched Prosecutor princess. Made me weak in the knees, and I was sitting down. Man is good lol. Moon Geun Young is always a pleasure to watch. Love her.
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82 JD
August 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! YES YES YES YES!!! Two of my most favoritist (that was totally English) actors ever!
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83 SuziQ
August 23, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Strange pairing, but those two talented actors might surprise me in the romance department. Can't picture those two in an embrace or kissing.
Moon last two dramas weren't that great not due to her fault, but she always does an excellent job of acting in all of her projects.She was fabulous in one of my favorites,The Painter of the Wind.
Just loved PSH. I'm hoping they don't become like that dud, Fashion King, where I wanted to throw rotten tomatoes.
Love both of them and so happy they are in a new drama together!
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84 missjb
August 24, 2012 at 12:37 AM
I remember I madly in love with his character in PP, and make me loved him. I watched his two last project after it at that time...
He maybe not the best actor, but something about hi makes me attract o him. Can.t wait to see his next project with MGY ^^
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85 kikanoi
August 24, 2012 at 12:53 AM
I say they make a good pair the two, regardless of history when we see them again is not it? lol
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86 Tere
August 24, 2012 at 2:06 AM
Oh-ah-wee! I can't wait for this one. An early Christmas Gift for me? Oh gosh! Beat it! :)
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87 Gray
August 24, 2012 at 2:19 AM
I love park shi hoo.. But not her...
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88 Akiko
August 24, 2012 at 4:13 AM
This post is a blockbuster. Whoohoo! Moon Geun-young and Park Shi-hoo team up for the win!
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89 Songie
August 24, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Oh, my favorite.. Park Si Hoo. XD I've been wondering when DB was going to write this.
Honestly, i was taken aback by the rumors last week, but it's sunk in by now-- i'm excited!! It will take some time to get used to seeing the pairing, but no doubt there will be chemistry and good acting.
Despite the premise, PSH is SO good and wise when it comes to selecting his projects/roles that i don't worry too much. For sure there will be more depth somewhere in this drama, or else his name wouldn't be tagged along with it. I just wish the writers well because they have some expectations to beat, they're lucky to have PSH and MGY on board!
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90 nessaaa
August 24, 2012 at 8:31 AM
I'll watch anything with MGY in it. She's my absolute favourite :)
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91 Syb
August 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM
I´m sooooo happy with this news! My hubby in another drama! can´t hardly wait!
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92 kikan
August 24, 2012 at 5:27 PM
i've been waiting 4 her comeback..happy that she'll partner with PSH
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93 maggie
August 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Now that the dust have settled with the main leads in place especially my baby MGY is back in town, anyone care to start the ball rolling second guessing the 2nd leads? For the girl, I am totally clueless, for the guy my choice is either one of the guys from the Flower Boys Ramen shop.
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94 psy
August 24, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Park shi hoo confirmed or not? in any case I'm really happy to see our Moon geun young, I missed it and I'd be even happier with the duo Psh are my favorite actors!
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95 thanhtam
August 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM
I love parksihoo and Moon guen young, I believe they are the perfect couple
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96 paliféfé
August 25, 2012 at 1:57 AM
I do think PSH and MGY would make a good pair. Physical image-wise, it will take some time to get used to, but stardom image-wise, they are completely compatible. Both pure, respected and doted on when in the limelight. It will be a fun challenge for the both of them to work together, they're both great actors. I know it's not official-official yet, but i can't wait to see how PSH will treat her. He'll adore her!
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97 Malili
August 25, 2012 at 2:02 AM
Oh yes, he'll worshiped as everyone :) I love these two actors the I n 'had never thought that one day they would be together in a drama is like a dream come true, I expect forward in December but here we have a lot of news and images of the two before the commencement of shooting my favorite figthing
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98 Bouhamada
August 25, 2012 at 2:13 AM
Happy to know that they will work together, Psh is a great actor, beautiful, and sexy ;) mGy I waited his return :) beautiful, talented and respect his entourage as Psh, but I hope that in this drama the , they put more value as it is no longer a little girl that is a lady now lol and I think that is the Psh loved miammm miammm I can not wait!!!! !!
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99 SadieStarr
August 25, 2012 at 8:06 AM
deffi looking forward to this one
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100 lanchi
August 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I love parksihoo I believe they are the perfect couple
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