Poo then Kim So Eun is not paired with Kim Hyun Joong :(
Still be watching this though I adore her!

I do love Im Soo Hyang, so if she is the Rie of this, I'll be very sad. And probably hate the other one as much as I did Mok Dan. Although I have to admit, it was the actress who put me off there...

Now if Kim Hyun Joong has actually learned to act and manages to channel his soul back into his body and expressions when filming, this might actually be half good. I'll give him a chance, since this is the first non-fluff work he's done.

Wow, it took me a while to figure out that it was Kim Hyun-joong in that top picture o.O

I'm not too fussed about Gaksital comparisons - if this is anything like Gaksital, I am so in.

And I just realized who Kim So Eun is. I did like her in 'The Man Who Can't Get Married'. So I'm very happy with both ladies. I just hope they get good material to work with. They will need the boost from that.

Sounds interesting, never watched Gasital sooo I won't be comparing the two. I really like Im Soo Hyang so if I tune in, it'll be for her. Hopefully it can capture enough of my interest to watch it all.

I can't see Kim Hyun Joong as a character living in the 1930s.
Curious how it will work out ...
Not a fan of Im Soo-hyang, and Kim So eun paired up with Kim Hyun-joong, interesting pairing.

Is it sad i was thinking its the wrong flower boy?? I am really excited to see Kim so-run back in drama That i am interested in. I know she was acting in other dramas. But those were weekend dramas or didn't catch my fancy. Then again I was waiting for the Kim bum pairing.

Friggin BOO to Kim Hyungjoon!!! And a bigger boo for the possibilty of a Kim Hyungjoon-Kim Soeun pairing. Noooooo. Not feeling this.

I kinda enjoyed his performance in Playful Kiss. It wasn't earth shattering but he suited that role, in my opinion. Gonna give him a chance. Look at Seul Ong! I am hoping for another breakthough =D

this kind of story really need good actor, i can see why this drama offered to lee jun ki n Kwon Sang Woo, it's about emotional acting.
I don't thnk i'm gonna watch it, there's nothing new about the story n i don't trust KHJ acting.
I think this drama will be compared to gaksital n it's really hard to make drama as good as gaksital

When I first heard of this drama -- i thought, Oooh! Another Gaksital! But then I thought ... hmm, I can't see anything ever topping Gaksital. So if this manages to do it, I'll be the first to train a monkey to hand out bananas to everyone...
Just keeping expectations low for this one.

Also reminded me of Poseidon which was too bad for Choi Siwon & Lee Shi-young. Hope the writing and directing's better for this drama. Don't try too hard to be cool prod team!

Anyway, hope this will be a 16-20 episode drama as one of the reasons I didn't watch Gaksital was due to its length (and slow first episodes). The only one actress I liked in Gaksital was the one who played Rie. Here, I'm meh about (Rie) Im Soo-hyang (though I heard good stuff about her in Iris 2(?)

KHJ is not really that bad IMO plus I miss Kim So-eun in dramas so hope she signs the contract already.

Does anyone think KHJ resembles Jung Kyung Ho (smile you, heartless city)? A tad bit?

Anyways, not a big fan of KHJ either, singing AND acting wise. Though I do agree he has a great variety personality. I'm not sure whether or not I will tune in, even if I absolutely love period dramas set in the '30s (i.e. Gaksital is my fave so far)

I love kim hyun joong and kim so eun is one of the best actresses, she loves me

I wanted to see kim so eun and kim hyun joon together ..!! they would make a great couple

Yeah, forgot to say that even if the first two actors rumored to be casted are better than KHJ, I wouldn't have as much interest in this. I'm not really a fan of KHJ's music or his looks, but for some reason I'd still want to watch him in dramas. Either I really like underdogs or I'm just perverse enough to watch some actors who gets bashed here and not watch those who gets sooooo much looove. Or maybe I'm just stubborn that the more negative stuff is thrown at some actors I find likable, the more I want to watch them. Hehe. ;)

I just don't know what to do with KHJ. Watching him in Barefoot Friends (and on Hwasin today) has made me feel kind of feel sorry for him. He seems to be such a loner and so cautious about what people think and what he does. It's as if he wants to be confident, but he's not. Or is it false humility? Because sometimes the way he acts feels like that. Then again, it seems like he's pressured by the demand of "What are you going to do next?" even though he just released an album. He seems like he's always holding back.

So, all that to say that I hope he comes through with acting that really wows in this drama. I did love him as second lead 4D in BoF. He and JanDi would have been good for each other as a couple.

KHJ - I am rooting for you to be confident and do your best! ♥

I just don't understand how do you go from Lee Jun-ki to Kwon Sang-woo to Kim Hyun-joong. Korea's casting process is always weird to me because of the role that clearly is and the actors that they're trying to cast for it. This series for example, if its one that needs emotive actors (and the name for crying out loud says Age of Feeling) then throwing out or going after names like Lee Min-ho, Jang Geun-suk, Gong Yoo or Lee Seung-gi makes more sense to me. You can argue that they may not fit the period age or role but KHJ does? That's what makeup and costume is for and acting chops come in.

By no means am I bashing or not giving KHJ a chance cause like many of you, I love KHJ as a variety personality and entertainer. I think he's quirky, fun and talented and maybe should be in a role that channels more of that. A rom-com where he's mischievous and cheeky with room for growth and maturity sounds like a winner to me.

I'm also open and up for unlikely pairings cause sometimes the best chemistry and rapport are from actors you don't expect BUT of course, I'd love to see a Kim Bum and Kim So-eun pairing again because let's get real, they're not only cute together but they were the best thing about Boys Before Flowers in terms of chemistry and consistency. I know same pairings over and over would be dull and redundant but it's not to say that casting directors shouldn't capitalize on some winning combos and re-team actors like these for movie magic and fan satisfaction. Still waiting for Gong Yoo/Yoon Eun-hye, Jung Kyung-ho/Lee Min-jung and redemption for Chun Jung-myung/Moon Geun-yeung cause it started out so well the first 4 eps that I wanted the whole series to be that awesome.

Yeah, that was my gripe about casting and how the process doesn't ever make sense but here's hoping to the best for Age of Feeling!

Kim Hyun Jung had better improve! The guy must definitely know that acting field is not his! Well, I said that based on his weak performances I had seen, but who knows? I hope he proves me wrong with this.
Kim So Eun! such a lovely lady she is. I hope this one will be a kickass for her. She sure deserves what she deserves for what she brings!
For Im Soo Hyang, I only watched her in IRIS, and I couldn't tell she left something special. I hope she will with this project.

off-topic: I can believe Im Soo Hyang is younger by a year than Kim So Eun. I thought she is a 85? She sure looks way more mature than her age.

wait im confused? Kim So-eun is not the lead?

This drama will surely be a disaster...kim hyun joong cannot act to save his own life and has the charisma of a stick!How do you go from lee jun ki to kwon sang woo to HIM??I'm honestly sick of these talentless idols being cast and have dropped so many otherwise good dramas because of the terrible acting from one of the leads.*cough*who are you*cough*

Read somewhere that it will be not as serious and badassss as Gaksitaaaal. It will have this modern style in it.. I think just like the one KBS drama starring Kang Ji Hwan & Han Ji Min. I still remember the 'fancy' coat by Kang Ji Hwan :-) :-).

Gaksital is one of the best K-Drama I've ever watched. So good.

Love the 1930s setting, how I wish many drama
based on that era.

I like Kim So Eun and I'm happy for her.

Hmm... I have mixed feelings about this. Is it confirmed that Im Soo Hyang is going to be the female lead? I thought it was going to be Kim So Eun at first because you know.... I just like her a lot better as an actress.

This drama sounds interesting and I like Kim So Eun, as well as KHJ when he isn't acting like a cardboard cutout, so I'm going to stay positive and hope that he has improved his acting.

Sigh. I was very excited about this show because of the genre but this casting has brought it down significantly. Do I even need to say anything about KHJ? I'm meh about ISH, her terribly done nose distracts me sometimes. Love KSE but she's not enough to make up for the other two. And I think being turned down by lee junki and kwon sangho says something. Maybe, just maybe the script....kinda sucks?

Kim Hyung Joong is seriously unrecognisable to me

Gosh-darn it.... ughhhhh man I am loving the idea of the story... but i'm am seriously off put by KHJ though. he still isn't ready for the lead role....
fingers and toes crossed for this to be an okay drama.

I am suspecting he can play cold and dangerous better than sweet and cuddly

My interest was piqued when I first heard that Lee Jun Ki was considering taking on the lead role in this drama. I do think that he will be perfect for the character. He does have the acting chops and martial art background to pull off a period action-melo. I felt kinda let down when casting didn't pan out but still continued to root for the drama since I do like the premise.

I do feel conflicted though as I read this post. I am happy that the drama is getting some movement casting-wise but really dreading that they might be making a huge mistake by casting KHJ in the lead. Don't get me wrong... I do like KHJ's variety show persona as well as a singer but as an actor, I do think he needs more experience and training before he can portray any role that requires depth and substance. That being said, I do hope that if the production ever goes with KHJ as the lead that he has greatly improved in his acting range...

Ah, the casting is quite shocking!

Honestly, I loved Kim Hyunjoong in Playful Kiss. I stopped watching cheesy fluffy rom-com years ago, but I happened to enjoy Playful Kiss more than I ever expected (I like it better than BBF). But this is no PK or BBF, and as the other have said, I kinda doubt KHJ's skill because I never find his acting special. He still has a chance to do better, though, so I'll be positive and hold any judgment until the drama airs.

I've never watched any of Im Soohyang's drama (only a bit of IRIS II), so I don't have any opinion about her. Surprise me, lady!

And I'm so glad Kim Soeun is in! I haven't heard of her for quite a long time, it's time for a fierce comeback! I love Soeun, and I hope her character will be more unique than her previous roles.

Overall, Age of Feeling sounds interesting so far. A little bit too Gaksital, but I won't make any comparison in any way... for now.

P.S. Aren't we getting a second male lead?

GREAT ACTRESSES but VERY POOR ACTOR CHOICE. Dissappointed.

i love kim so eun very much. i want to see her as the lead female in a drama. so disappointed when i saw these news.
but i think second lady is not too bad. hope this will bring her more shining and after this drama, she will come with a new drama as a lead female..

Oh Jang Hyuk IRIS hair!

"Microphone in one hand, bomb in the other."
That's so... weird

Yay Kim So Eun! And NOT on some daily or weekend drama.

Im Soo-hyang and KHJ??????? We all have to admit it: They will look fabulous together. But the drama will nevertheless be a flop.

Kim Hyun-joong as lead role ??? oh my gosh....

KHJ is very good and talented as a singer and variety show member. but when he doing some acting ?? its not good, sometimes i pity the production team if KHJ as their lead male. playful kiss (korea version) is dissapointed me a lot !!!

KHJ looks like robocop when he doing some acting. i never get any vibration or feeling from his acting skill , sorry to say. but i think he has to learn a lot on theater or take a acting lesson or take a role on family k-drama (100 episode) to upgrade his acting skill.

becoz he just only focuz on how he looks when he doing acting in his drama. he remains me a lot to song seung hun . he just there, not doing anything. sigghhhhh

Kim So-eun , contrary from KHJ . this girl is growing, she upgrade her acting skill, i adore her acting skill on horse doctor, so i have a strong believe on her acting. she knows how to act

all i can say : bad choice for lead actor but great choice for lead actress. good luck with this drama.

oh just please.. i do love kim so eun. she is a very great actress. why she is always be the second cast? although in this drama she will be lead female but still she will not be "main lovers". btw, i dont mind if it will kim hyun joong as lead male, but please paired him with kim so eun for this drama. so disappoint if KHJ ending with ISH!

People has to stop judging Kim Hyun Joong and give him another chance. Have you seen his acting in City Conquest (Though it was cancelled)??? I found his acting there quite impressive compared to his past dramas. It's just sad that City Conquest didn't make it to air. Anyways, I'm sure the producers has something to offer that's why they chose Kim. Give the guy a chance I'm sure he's aware of our rants and comments. Who knows, this drama might surpass Bridal Mask. Nothing's impossible. ^^

i hope kim so eun will not sign the contract for this drama. she deserved a lead role now.

why on earth, she had to take a another second lead role again ???

her charm and her acting skill on horse doctor is really great and made me very curious to watch her over and over again on horse doctor

why until now , there is no offer for her as a lead actor from production house ? i don't understand it !