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Gong Yoo becomes Cyrano Agency’s newest client

by javabeans

How adorable is this? Gong Yoo will be making a guest appearance on tvN’s Dating Agency Cyrano, and he’ll be ~~hiring~~ targeted by our resident matchmakers ~~to woo~~ by his co-star Jung Yumi (Queen of the Office). It’s a reunion for the actors, who were paired together in 2011’s The Crucible, although I would almost say that that movie doesn’t count in the coupledom sense since it was so dark and weighty, telling a tale of abused children that was based on a true story.

Still, it’s a cheeky nod to put them together again, and I think the pairing is adorable. Gong Yoo’s connection to the show is through his close buddy Lee Chun-hee, who plays the mysterious Master who runs the restaurant next door and knows an awful lot about the workings of the dating agency. Hilariously, Jung Yumi plays a woman who can’t even look men in the eye, thanks to her “man phobia.” This should be good.

There have been tons of television shows that utilize the star cameo to bolster ratings, often to lackluster effect or sometimes for no purpose other than to say they scored a big name. But I think Dating Agency Cyrano has really used the cameo device as an actual asset rather than liability, with each client-and-target case occupying a two- or three-episode mini-arc. Thus far we’ve had Lee Yoon-ji as a snooping librarian, Ji Jin-hee as a lovelorn suitor, and Lee Kwang-soo as a dorky masochist. I’ve enjoyed all of their bits and have hopes that this one will continue that trend.

It’s reportedly not a very long guest spot, so perhaps it’s a shorter-than-usual case. The segment was filmed last week and airs in the show’s ninth episode, which broadcasts next Monday.

Via Star News

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1 omolady

June 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM

I think I'll be really wanting to see this happen!

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frauline

June 19, 2013 at 4:00 AM

This is a smart move, cause the ratings for this drama are pretty dismal, even for Cable. They are not even hitting 1%, when some mid brow cable dramas were able to average 3% and heavy hitters like Childless Comfort reached 8%. This is perhaps the lowest rated of the Flower Boy Series. Sucks, cause the lead male is a new favorite. Just goes to show that idols are not the major draw that these drama execs think they are.

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Anonymous

June 19, 2013 at 4:14 AM

I think the issue is that what's pitted as a "youthful" drama series, is not actually youthful here. The main trio are in their late twenties, early thirties. That's not quite the flower boys that tvN has been trying to sell earlier. On the other end of the spectrum, this isn't your general "mature" rom-com that would appeal to the run-of-the-mill older audience. So in essence, this show has no key demographic. This isn't an idol show in any sense of the word besides starring Sooyoung; it doesn't even look like anyone is promoting the drama on the idol end of things.

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little bus tayo

June 19, 2013 at 9:22 AM

I'm enjoying the show because of Lee Jong Hyuk but the truth is a lot of knetizens are not watching because a SM idol is in this drama. They call it the SM curse. *shrugs*

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Elina

June 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM

SM curse?

2 dix

June 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

love thisss !!!!!! my fav korean guy :)

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3 antigone

June 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM

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4 SwatKats

June 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM

:) I am excited

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5 zakin89

June 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM

I can't even... Best news of the day =) Love Gong Yoo to no end! And I don't care if it's a short appearance... I'm just happy to see Gong Yoo again xD

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meliyasha

June 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM

I feel you :)

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jenina

June 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM

me three! :)

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Monch

June 19, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Me Four! :D

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6 Mama J

June 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Gong Yoo was great news but now it's with Jung Yumi? Even better!

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bd

June 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Love GY and JY - now gonna have to give CA a shot.

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7 MariD

June 18, 2013 at 2:43 PM

We need a like button on this site!!!
But really in the real world who would even for a second not want to date this man??? Have you seen him without a shirt on???

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Dol

June 18, 2013 at 4:29 PM

I'd use that like button on your comment. :)

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scarlett

June 18, 2013 at 5:36 PM

same here. count me in.

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Mama J

June 18, 2013 at 9:31 PM

I wanna use the like button on a shirtless Gong Yoo. I like this *touch* and this *touch* and this *touch* oh and THIS *touch*

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jenina

June 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

ditto! For the record Gong Yoo is hot and gorgeous with or without a shirt. Lol :)

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Denali

June 18, 2013 at 10:39 PM

I would definitely NOT date him. On a TV interview last year he repeatedly stated with much emphasis that "of course his date has to be pretty on the outside". The whole chit chat session was plainly cringing. Talk about a downer. My appreciation of him went down the toilet that day and his BTS behavior towards Suzy in his latest messy drama did not help.

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Lassie

June 19, 2013 at 3:34 AM

What's happen in drama BTS with Suzy?
*Oh the love of gossip... I shouldn't even be here...
Any clip I can see? (Still unrepentant)

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little bus tayo

June 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

He has always been saying things like that. So no biggie for me. Dont know how he's behavior towards Suzy was though.

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iamdeb

June 19, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Isn't he saying what every dude thinks though?

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8 Monona

June 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Now I have a reason to return to watching this show :) Has the female lead developed a skill/personality yet?

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9 Mystisith

June 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Man phobia and fear of eye contact. There must be a sad explanation for that but still, LOL for a rom-com. Challenge accepted! May I suggest backhugs?

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10 sunshower

June 18, 2013 at 2:51 PM

OMG! They are making sure I tune in right?! Who wouldn't for Goo Yoo??

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11 Pitch

June 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

OMG! I´m not watching this, but I guess now I have to!

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E

June 19, 2013 at 12:44 AM

watching it now bc of the exact same reason lol

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12 whilethemusiclasts

June 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

OMO.

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13 canxi

June 18, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Aww, I really like these two together, especially in that ONE cute scene during The Crucible. I haven't been watching the show yet, but I am excited to see the guesting. I really like that and I think it's a smart way to do this kind of show, too :)!

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14 ys

June 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Maybe jb will get girlfriday to recap the Gong Yoo episode. GF is a huge fangirl, isn't she? I mean, more than the rest of us. :)

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Z

June 18, 2013 at 4:00 PM

If recapping duties will be assigned by who is the biggest Gong Yoo, fan then I will be doing the honors. Problem is, I haven't watched a second of this show yet. I'm going to have to figure out how to get all of my wife and mother duties out of the way tonight so I can spend the next few days catching up.

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nomad

June 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

The good thing is, the epis are only 45 min long, and we can even ff the commercials. Done in no time! :)

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15 kfangurl

June 18, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Gong Yoo! On my screen! In a rom-com context!! *flails about excitedly*

I. AM. SO. IN. <3

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16 AK

June 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Actually, it turns out that Gong Yoo is the target, Jung Yumi is the client who's trying to win his affection ;D
Which makes it even more interesting, IMO!

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skelly

June 18, 2013 at 3:39 PM

YES. I wasn't going to watch this show, too much on my plate already. But this is the pie that gets perched on top of the green beans because you absolutely must have it.

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Cam

June 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Yes! I was wondering when they'd have a female client this time so glad that they're switching it up this time and good timing too since we're already at the halfway mark of the show too.

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Rashell

June 18, 2013 at 4:43 PM

This makes more sense. I mean who in the world could Gong Yoo want to woo that wouldn't jump on that in a heartbeat!!!

Sorry GF, I know you've "mined" him. But I'm just imagining for a minute being the object of his affection. I'd totally hire the Cyrano guys to get me Gong Yoo!!!

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Enz

June 18, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Exactly. Ooh I like the premise of this loveline!

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ilikemangos

June 18, 2013 at 9:09 PM

There was discussion of cyrano not having any female clients yet but this should be a pleasant surprise for those.
I too will be looking forward to it.

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Requiem

June 18, 2013 at 9:35 PM

I like it!

And now we won't have to hear about "where are the women clients" again? :)

I'm curious how this will be run.

Sounds like they might have to do some work on the client. If she can't even look a person in the eye, that'd be a big hindrance for her to attract anyone let alone attract Gong Yoo :).

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17 jfb

June 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

Oh wow Gong Yoo, I'm so excited.

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18 alua

June 18, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Okay, I dropped Cyrano already but I might just check back in for the Gong Yoo episodes. At least he can hook you emotionally....

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19 eunchans

June 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Aww, I'm definitely going to tune in for this episode. Love these two!!

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20 Betsy

June 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

I can't wait to see Gong Yoo and Jung Yumi in Dating Agency: Cyrano! He is just a perfect leading man and I love Jung Yumi's quirkiness.

So far I've loved the mini cases they've had and watching Dating Agency: Cyrano kind of reminds me of American sitcoms/dramas. Plus all the cameos have been great, and Javabeans you forgot to mention Taemin of SHINee's cameo as the K-pop star/highschool boy who was in love with the class president, one of the cuter and longer episode arcs of the drama thus far.

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Rere

June 18, 2013 at 3:21 PM

I love Taemin acting by the way.. His acting was good ^^

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21 Rere

June 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM

OH GOD.. Gong Yoo.... This is the main reason why i love this drama. The cameo story every week always make me curious.. ^^

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Drama_Em

June 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM

it's true !! their cameo list so far is very interesting, daebak.. but didn't see a star like Gong Yoo would appear, I did wish there would be some idols cameo or uprising star but now it's Gong Yoo!!! well after Gong Yoo, who would be t next? :D

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22 RockPaperScissors

June 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Is it Monday yet?!

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23 Mj

June 18, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Wish it was new drama news for him but I'll take even a guest role loveee him

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24 James

June 18, 2013 at 3:31 PM

It is the opposite, 정유미 is the client

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25 Ash

June 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM

I don't care if he's only around for five minutes, I'm so happy I could cry. All the better if he's the target instead of the client.

Come here and let me hug you, Show.

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26 mbakus

June 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

It's so lovely to see gong yoo and jung yumi, aah i miss them! my favourite actor and actress <3

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27 Llamaesque

June 18, 2013 at 3:54 PM

I, for one, have some serious Cyrano to catch up on! I was going to wait until it had finished airing, but where Gong Yoo goes, I follow.

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Stacy

June 18, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Same here!

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28 Lea

June 18, 2013 at 4:04 PM

:O
Gong Yoo his royal Hotness!!!!

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Lea

June 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM

but what's with the shirt boo :/

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29 yoh

June 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

they have some pretty good guests for this drama.
hmm maybe i should check this drama out.

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30 jademwong

June 18, 2013 at 4:13 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH *deep breaths deep breaths* AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH can't. Wait. I hope this brings ppl to the show and ups the ratings because I really adore this drama (which surprised me, I wasn't expecting to love it), and I'm.upset that ratings are doing bad. Absolutely can't wait <3

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31 AnotherFan

June 18, 2013 at 4:41 PM

I just realized how fickle my k-drama love is - GY was at one point the love of my k-drama life but it has faded :-) But I still love him, just not as much :-) Oh what am I saying! In any case, happy to hear this bit of casting news

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32 BeanieLurker07

June 18, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Yay! Gong Yoo! <3

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33 pigtookie

June 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM

this is turning out to be the show of cameos.

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34 asdjfkl

June 18, 2013 at 4:58 PM

KYAA~~~! GONG YOO *_*

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35 moooony

June 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

GONG YOO!!!ahhhhhhhhh!!!

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36 jomo143

June 18, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Oh boy, I already like the show enough.
How awesome is this casting director?

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37 penny

June 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM

I'm not even watching this drama but I will be watching this episode!!!

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38 pace88

June 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM

in today preview it look like Jung Yumi character will be trying to wee Gong Yoo character, because she the one who comes to them. I was excited because we'll have a female trying to wee a male.

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39 Sajen

June 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM

I love both of them and oddly enough even though it wasn't a romance I thought they looked good together in The Crucible and hoped they would get to play a couple someday.

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40 Enz

June 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

OMG!!!! I sooooo regret dropping at epi 2 now!!! I'll have to marathon this. I need to see Gong yoo in a rom com again, even if its just one episode's worth. And with Jung yumi!!! Squeeee

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41 Eun

June 18, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Oh! I thought Jung Yu Mi is their client while Gong Yoo is their target. Hmmm....

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Drama_Em

June 18, 2013 at 6:26 PM

that's likely to be happen!! is Jung Yumi from I need romance 2012 ??? t one who look alike SNSD yoona ??

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Eun

June 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

yes! she is the one from INR 2012. :)

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42 jheart

June 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

This drama has the best cameos ever
I miss him so much in dramaland.
So sweet of him to support his best friend Chun Hee <3

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43 mk

June 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Jung Yumi is the client, Gong Yoo is the target.

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44 snow_white

June 18, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Actually I read somewhere that Gong Yoo is the target and Jung Yumi is the client.....

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45 panshel

June 18, 2013 at 6:46 PM

I squeed when I saw Gong Yoo in the preview. Dating Agency Cyrano is getting some big names for cameos.

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46 froyo123

June 18, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Don't forget Taemin!

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47 Katie

June 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

OMGGGG. I can't even handle this news. I was on the fence about Cyrano Agency just because I'm having a slump with my current dramas (Gu Book/Lee Soon Shin) and didn't want to start watching another drama and be disappointed. Been keeping up with the recaps and I'm SO excited beyond words that he's back on our TV screens...SWOOOOOOOON. Can't wait for this.

Also, I felt Jung Yumi was underutilized in Queen of the Office even though she was technically...second lead right? So I'm glad we get to see her a little more in this and be technically lead in these episodes (ya know Sooyoung aside lol)