Joo-won in talks to take on Fashion King (no, a different one)

65 October 25, 2013October 25, 2013

Joo-won in talks to take on Fashion King (no, a different one)

by javabeans

I woulda thought the title Fashion King would be an association to avoid at all costs, but nope, there’s a new movie in the works with that name, and Joo-won will be its hero. (Some articles tout his casting as a sure thing; a couple state that he’s considering and will decide on his next project soon. Take that as you will.)

This Fashion King is not necessarily the same story depicted in the hot mess of a drama starring Yoo Ah-in that aired in 2012, but it’s not entirely unrelated—both drama series and movie are based on a webtoon of the same name. It sounds like the adaptations diverge pretty significantly, though, with vastly different setups and character descriptions, so (fingers crossed) this new movie will bear little resemblance to the TV show.

The movie centers around an ordinary high school boy with a crush on a pretty girl in his class, and in order to appeal to her he decides to transform himself into a stylish hottie. Well, it’s Joo-won so he’s got hottie covered. And while he may be a little on the old side to play a high schooler, he really is the perfect guy to play a shy, boyish character who then turns into a style maven. Even if he weren’t such a chameleon of an actor, the dorky-cool dichotomy seems like such a part of his real-life personality that it should be right up his alley.

Joo-won recently quit his role in the Sunday variety show 1 Night 2 Days to focus more on his his other activities, which was probably necessary given how much he has going on: Following the wrap of his drama Good Doctor, he has been hard at work on the musical Ghost, which will run from November through June, and he’s also got a film awaiting release, Catch Me, co-starring Kim Ah-joong.

Fashion King will be directed by Oh Ki-hwan of The Art of Seduction and hopes to release in April 2014.

Via Asiae

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1 Ivoire

October 25, 2013 at 4:05 AM

Thanks!

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pabo ceo reom

October 25, 2013 at 9:50 AM

I can't remember if you watched Fashion King, Ivoire. If you didn't, consider yourself lucky! The title still brings back nightmares. *shivers*

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2 Honora

October 25, 2013 at 4:06 AM

When I saw the headline, I had a heart attack

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3 alwaesboo

October 25, 2013 at 4:07 AM

awesome! yeah, and phew!~ glad to hear its not gonna be like the Fashion King with Yoo Ah In. :)

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4 chane

October 25, 2013 at 4:12 AM

His last 1n2d ep(part 2) is airing this sunday, I don't know if I can watch it, I still haven't watch part 1...too sad :(

But, good luck on the movie though :)

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daphne

October 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Me too! I've already downloaded the first part of his last trip but I still haven't watch it yet, it's kim seung woo and bird pd all over again. It actually took me 4 months to finally watch their final ep. And both the final trips were on jeju island, by the way.

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maryss

October 27, 2013 at 6:42 PM

oh boy.....the last ep is so sad.....the last part is heartbreaking.... I'm still crying :(

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5 kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 4:14 AM

I have read an article in dramabeans about Fashion king webtoon will be remake to drama but it's not related with Fashion king which cast yoo ah-in. Because of they have same title, so they change title with Gangnam style but the writer of webtoon is not like with that change title, so I think that's why that drama is cancelled and change into movie. I can imagine how joowon will transform into schoolboy, it makes me remember gaksital, when kangto hasn't become police officer.

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Btw the leading lady rumour is Park Ha-sun in that article.

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 4:34 AM

I believe he will take this project because as I remember in some his interview he want to try high school role once,so this is his chance

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doom

October 25, 2013 at 5:02 AM

but Park Ha Sun is too old looking (no offence). i want Park Se Young or Park Bo Young or Kim So Eun in this. All of them fits a role of a HS student but not Park Ha Sun.

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Park seyoung will be busy with her upcoming movie cat funeral, while park boyoung currently still shooting blood boiling youth with lee jongsuk (joowon & pby has been play in don't click movie, so it's little chance pairing them again). And kim so-eun is busy with shooting drama with kim hyunjoong. The rumour of park ha-sun is long time ago back in 2012, so I don't know whether she will take this role.

kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 2:47 PM

When I'm thinking joowon acting in highschool role, I always had image flash of Kang dongwon in "Temptation of wolves" lol. So I'm excited about this project ^_^

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Rie

October 25, 2013 at 4:19 AM

Ohh thanks now i remember this article too !
So he will filming the movie (if accepted) while doing his musical ?? I always love watching his projects but hope that he can manage it...
Anyway I guess movie+musical is "easier" than live-shooting drama+musical...

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 3:11 PM

Yes, I guess so. Actor joo seung-wo and kim mooyul is basically musical actor, but they can shooting for movie while doing musical project.

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 5:30 AM

Btw I had read (I mean I only saw picture because I don't understand hangul) that webtoon. Higschool part only show at the beginning and the later part he become college student

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Rie

October 25, 2013 at 5:45 AM

Could you share the link of this webtoon please ? Thanx :)

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 6:01 AM

if u want to read this webtoon, this is the link : (but, it's in korean)

http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=325629&weekday=thu&page=1

here is an article on the drama adaptation of this webtoon

http://www.dramabeans.com/2012/10/park-ha-sun-offered-lead-in-new-rom-com/

http://dramadebussie.com/2012/10/24/webtoon-fashion-king-drama-adaptation-changes-title/

http://dramadebussie.com/2012/12/11/boys-over-flowers-director-takes-on-gangnam-style/

Personally I want him pairing with Eunji Apink because I know he loves Apink lol, and I like her in Reply 1997,that drama makes her win best new actress award in Baeksang 2013

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jessa

October 25, 2013 at 5:51 PM

good choice..i like eun ji, too.. :-)

kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM

If u want to read this webtoon, this is the link : (but, it’s in korean). This webtoon story is very funny eventhough just looking at the picture lol

http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=325629&weekday=thu&page=1

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Rie

October 25, 2013 at 8:33 AM

Thanks so much !!

6 anniam

October 25, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Yay! Love me some Joo Won :)

You're totally right about the chameleon part, Joo Won can transform into such a huge variety of characters, so much so that I completely forget any other character he's played before. It was totally impossible for me to remember that Lee Kang To and Park Shi On are portrayed by the same person when I was watching Good Doctor ! Guy's got some talent.

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am

October 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM

He's an absolutely amazing actor. It's hard to find actors who can do what he's been doing. How can you put every bit of your self into so many different characters yet none are like the other? Fascinating. How he does it is beyond me.

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7 Rachel

October 25, 2013 at 4:18 AM

Busy busy man! No wonder he had to leave 1N2D.

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8 yy

October 25, 2013 at 4:19 AM

Lee Soo Hyuk all the way
since he (maybe) inspired the webtoon character design?

http://ygladies.com/news/celebrity-fans/130401-cl-g-dragon-xin-lee-soo-hyuk-tease

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9 Shelena Mia

October 25, 2013 at 4:23 AM

I can imagine how Joo Won transforms in anyone. He is just amazing.

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jessa

October 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM

He has that ability to transform into someone different to his original self.

Baker King Takgu - Ojakgyu Brothers - Gaksital - Level 7 Civil Servant - Good Doctor

Such a talented actor!

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10 snow_white

October 25, 2013 at 4:24 AM

Well, I haven't seen any of Joo Won's shows (I know!) except ep 1 of Level 7 CS but Bridal Mask is definitely on my plan-to-watch list...

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11 mini

October 25, 2013 at 4:48 AM

To add on,he is also studying for his master's degree while doing all these movies and such.He is amazing!

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12 ck1Oz

October 25, 2013 at 5:13 AM

He's going to develop permanent eyebags at the rate he is going.

I love him to bits but seriously, does he take a break?

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13 Bellamafia

October 25, 2013 at 5:15 AM

Really .. A high schooler again? One of these days, a 50 yrs old actor is gonna play a high school student in a rom-com drama.

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DeeDee Wakabayashi

October 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Right!
Aren't there enough good teen actors to play these roles?! Joo Won looks young...but again, not *that* young. I am NOT buying Woo Bin and Min Ho over at Heirs as high schoolers at all!!! They both look way to old and are not selling it for me at all. I'm just pretending they are in college. :)

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Dramafed1782

October 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

The story starts in high school and moves as the character transcends into college. So his advent into fashion starts from high school but is the pretty girl and the need into being a fashion maven worth it all even after being in college? That is where the social issue of peer pressure comes in..... The webtoon is highly popular among the youth because of this reason and it is 2 years running...

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Dramafed1782

October 26, 2013 at 3:58 AM

But the netizens of his DC website are against him and his agency on accepting this role since the webtoon seems to have more than 100k hate comments.
Since all of the matter is in Hangul and the issue is not even clear it would be wise on checking the pros and cons. The production company leaked the news of the casting before even consulting with Sim Entertainment.

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Rie

October 26, 2013 at 4:08 AM

Really ? Why do they hate the webtoon so much ? I looked at the link posted above by kuxi and it seems quite funny (a little strange though). Well, it's an adaptation of the webtoon so it depends on how the script is written... Maybe they think joo-won will lost his 'healing' and 'angel' image of park shi-on ? but it seems that he likes to challenge him-self by taking completely different characters...
haha I hope the script is good and he will accept the role :)

14 bains

October 25, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Busy man.
I think he did great acting in Good Doctor. He should win Daesang award this year.

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15 clapclap

October 25, 2013 at 5:26 AM

Man, this guy really make sure that he's busy all the time.

I used to tired looking at him onscreen because he keep showing up, but after Good Doctor I understand by he's people favorite. His acting was great, I have no doubt he can play anything given to him. Such a talented guy. Hat's up

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16 nn

October 25, 2013 at 5:40 AM

"Joo-won recently quit his role in the Sunday variety show 1 Night 2 Days to focus more on his his other activities, which was probably necessary given how much he has going on: Following the wrap of his drama Good Doctor, he has been hard at work on the musical Ghost, which will run from November through June, and he’s also got a film awaiting release, Catch Me, co-starring Kim Ah-joong."

JOO WON LEFT 1N2D BECAUSE HE FINALLY REALIZED THAT HE WAS NOT FUNNY (THANKS GOD!). THE "CONFLICT SCHEDULE" THING IS TOTALLY A LIE. JUST LOOK AT HIS RECENT INTERVIEW.
I'M GLAD HE LEFT 1N2D. NEXT LEAVE SHOULD BE SSK. I HOPE.

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kuxi

October 25, 2013 at 5:47 AM

The conflict schedule is not lie, you only read his part of interview not entirely. Eventhough he has conflict schedule as his reason to leave 1n2d he has personal reason too so it makes him feeling sorry toward his cast members and staff 1n2d. He's now more focusing with acting activity.

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husnaa

October 25, 2013 at 5:50 AM

I hope you the one who should leave 1n2d.

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mini

October 25, 2013 at 5:50 AM

Hello hater! Relax.you no need to shout.I don't think 1n2d casts need to be funny.they just need good PD to bring out their unique personalities so that the show will be more enjoyable and entertaining,which they don't have a suitable PD. JW being busy is a lie?such a childish comment.Don't you see the products of his hardwork?LOL

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bains

October 25, 2013 at 5:55 AM

Your caps lock is on. Turn it off.

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thursdaynexxt

October 25, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Haha, well said, @bains!

+1!

I'm sad that JW's left 1N2D as well. Afraid of what it might mean for the show (and for uri SSK oppa). But will continue to watch meanwhile!

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juny

October 25, 2013 at 7:00 AM

This comment should be deleted, DB clearly stated no caps lock, how would you like it if we scream all that to your face?

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eve

October 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM

Oopps, troll has came. People like Joo Won ( and Si Kyung ) in 1n2d not because they are funny. But because of their own characters. Do you even know that 1n2d is a variety show not comedy show ? Just don't watch if you don't like, and don't post any comment if you don't know well.

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Nahla JW

October 25, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Are you a psychic or sth??? how do you know that ITS lie??? ....if you don't like him why you even bothered yourself to read the article -_-! And by the way he doesn't need to be funny we like him just the way he is♥♥

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crazedlu

October 25, 2013 at 10:28 PM

I think he just said that to be the nice, humble, little dongseng he is. I totally agree that it's the work of the PD and crew to bring out personalities. He did great with his original crew of brothers. They all worked well together and the show was marvelously entertaining.

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17 Yuhotarubi

October 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

Joo Won si an amazing actor, but really, can't he take a rest ?! He always makes me worried that he'll be sick or something, whenever he finishes a project, he jumps right into another, I just hope the best for him, good luck Joo Won !!

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18 k-soup

October 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM

IN. no matter what it is.

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19 Guest

October 25, 2013 at 6:58 AM

Thought we would be getting more Joo Won in another drama, but any of him is great. Love the plot with the makeover and shy guy thing. Super lookinh forward to this. <3

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20 summerheart

October 25, 2013 at 7:20 AM

I'm so happy. I love my joo won. Ok now I should go finish watching good doctor. I'm stuck at ep 4 but I still want to watch it for this cutie pie and Moon chae won and joo sang wook. Love them all.♥♥♥♥

I think han groo could be a good choice too or kang sora. Ok I just want to see my favorites actresses (in the 20 something category> yeah I have so many favorites I have to put them in categories lol) with joo won.

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21 jully moue

October 25, 2013 at 7:34 AM

JOO WON~ YAY~

Either he's that strong as an actor being able to portray diverse styles or I just love him too much. When I just saw this photo, it was Park Shi-On!!! Then I remembered he truly first shined in Gaksital with that almost ruthless character. New movie means continous fix of Joo Won, and that's fantastic news.

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22 SS

October 25, 2013 at 9:18 AM

Joo Won has never let me down, even in 7th Level Civil Servant. Though I must admit that at one point, I feared he would drop a ball, juggling filming Good Doctor, Catch Me(the movie) and 1N2D plus auditioning for GHOST. Yet, he blew me away with such an awesome performance in Good Doctor.

He said on Guerilla Date that he is "greedy" for roles. He is constantly challenging himself in different genres so although he appears in more than 1 project a year, we never see the same Joo Won. When this man acts, you don't see Joo Won the actor, you see the character.

To Korean fans who threw him a question, he gave a list of characters he would like to play and Musa is one of them. I am waiting earnestly for that.

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Pearl~ai88

October 25, 2013 at 9:37 AM

I agree, he's a wonderful actor for his age and so earnest about his projects. He makes me worry for him with all the work and now he quit 1n2d, which he said was his emotional support :( I hope he'll be ok leaving his hyungs(Hang in there Joo won-ah!).
Btw SS, who is Musa and where can I find the interview you're talking about? Thanks.

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SS

October 25, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Musa means warrior. I don't fancy saeguk much but I adore Chinese martial arts or sword fighting movies. My dream is that Joo Won will act some kind of warrior or swordsman or a Robin Hood type of character. Think long hair flying, on a stallion riding in the wind, loose robes and a mean sword, LOL.

We got the interview subbed here
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15jr0a_joo-won-guerilla-date-with-english-sub_people

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Pearl~ai88

October 25, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Ohhhhh......*spaces off into Joo won sword fighting fantasy* :) That would indeed be awesome!
Thanks so much!

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23 eny

October 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM

What i like in joo won is not only because his acting but he's really good in picking project, must watch it.......

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24 Dur

October 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

If Joo Won in it. They M. U.S.T cast a younger heroine for him.. Come on give this boy a younger partner this time. Hehe.

Names that I like to suggest, Kang Sora, Park Seyoung or Lee Yubi or they can cast an unknown actress and bang! the nation like what Suzy did.

I want more Joo Won, so i'm excited for this news.

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25 maryss

October 25, 2013 at 4:13 PM

kyaaa new project??? I'm in!!! I want to see Joo Won in a uniform =D

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26 exile18

October 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Wow! Joo won in another role! Slightly Worried due to the really bad drama..hope they cast a younger actress who can act to fit the high school theme. Still looking forward to joo won ^^