Poster shoots and stills for Pretty Man

81 November 1, 2013November 2, 2013

by javabeans

More photos from Pretty Man, this time from the drama proper as well as its poster shoots. I must say, while the story still seems riddled with question marks, the pictures do look super cute, featuring our lead couple played by Jang Geun-seok and IU. (I don’t understand in what universe she could be considered completely and utterly ordinary-looking, but I suppose it’s fiction for a reason.)

And this is a shallow point, but I know I am not the only one rejoicing at the new haircut for Jang Geun-seok. Huzzah for sharpness and sleekness and change! I don’t actually dislike the long wavy shampoo-commercial tresses on him—it’s just that he’s had the same look for so long that I missed how it was back in the day when he was rocking a new style for every project. (Or week to week, as in the case of You’re Beautiful where he went through hairstyle concepts on a regular basis.)

The scene on the bus pictured directly below actually comes from a flashback segment (which explains the hairdo change), when middle schooler Kim Bo-tong (IU) first sees the high schooler oppa and is smitten with adolescent puppy love, kicking off a one-sided crush to span the next decade. Oh, honey. I feel for you, even though I know you’ll get your man at the end of 16 episodes. Hopefully sooner, to make up for all that lost time pining. But first, she’ll have to compete with all the top-tier successful ladies he’ll be romancing before he sees the light and falls for her back. Fingers crossed that the process makes sense and all that. With the director of Flower Boy Next Door and Flower Boy Ramyun Shop onboard, I’m hoping for fun, zippy things to come.

Pretty Man will air on KBS following Secret and premieres on November 20.

Via Osen

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Tags: IU, Jang Geun-seok, Pretty Man

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1 redfox

November 1, 2013 at 1:24 PM

ah, these are cute. like I say alll the time about this drama, despite all the crazy , this "special child", this "odd one out", I still like him.

as a textile buff I must say again I like that skirt fabric, and the small dotted sweater, but not so much those roses. the yellow and pink are totally my colors. but how is that average? most people around me never wear bright colors. I would say clothes like that are definitely not average, but special.

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pogo

November 1, 2013 at 1:36 PM

Based on personal experience, I can sort of see how that might not be considered pretty or fashionable, in a sense (one of my favourite, most regularly-worn ensembles in college involved a large red summer jacket over a black tshirt/black-and-white shirt and a floor-length woolly skirt with red and black checks).

The things IU is wearing are like the more stylish version of what I wore back then, and I know for sure I used to get called crazy, not special lol. It's totally believable that a girl who dressed like that would run into situations where not everyone gets her style.

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redfox

November 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM

haha yeah. but I feel like some colors are "alive" and some are "dead", even if they look more elegant.

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pogo

November 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM

haha yeah, I get you, only I call them 'flat' colours vs. 'alive'. Like a lot of cooler pastels can be flat.

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pogo

November 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Actually, IU looks like she belongs in FRUiTS magazine. The crazy styling is exactly the Japanese streetstyle cup of tea...

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katy

November 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM

he has got a serious squint in the solo pic... i hope its an artifact .. looks pretty odd...

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Lisa-Loo-Loo

November 2, 2013 at 11:47 AM

I agree. He's weird no doubt about that, but I like him. He's believable, even when I hate the drama or the movie I usually like JGS. I like IU, too I think she's adorable in that "girl next door" way. Which I guess could be considered "average". She's not super model beautiful, she is just a cute girl. Maybe the drama means "average" compared to the other ten women...

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Suzana

November 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

oh omg omg omg! For a sec, for God knows what reason, i thought you said Suzy was starring in this!!! OMG I was half way to writing the meanest comment i've ever composed in my life!!! Suzy is such a bad actress (so sorry to be mean!!) and I am so so so so so glad its IU and not her!!!! Phew!!!
sorry y'all!!! just phew!!!!!!!

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Jo

November 4, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Lol, wow. Looking at IU's fashion, it totally reminds me of my middle school days where I experimented (not like punk or anything) with these/those accessories to spice up my "fashion". I think it has a sort of kitschy-charm. There is obvious effort in appearance, but it's a juvenile concept? I love the looks IU has right now.
Also, to all the people that say that IU looks too pretty to be "average", remember, there was a time when she got rejected like over 20 times for looking too "normal" or even "ugly".

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2 pogo

November 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM

I love IU's Adidas jacket and choker ensemble in the pics up there, I adore those jackets anyway but fuchsia looks so young and fresh on her. And the choker + short hair reminds me of Natalie Portman in Leon (best performance of NP's career, imo).

And I do like JGS's checked suit and wavy Elvis-y pouf.

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3 Annie

November 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM

IU's face is so delicately beautiful to me that I kind of have to wonder why she's considered ordinary looking. She's got Suzy beaten looks wise (and acting wise), imo!

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Annie

November 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Oops, guess javabeans noted this as well!

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pogo

November 1, 2013 at 1:41 PM

She's really pretty, but there's still something of the 'girl next door' about her - otherwise, I do agree, nothing about her face is really 'ordinary' at all (and while it is not at all difficult to be a better actress than Suzy, I think IU's expressiveness and ease onscreen are what add to her charm for me.).

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R

November 1, 2013 at 11:50 PM

While some actresses can pull off the "plain" look by throwing on heavy bangs and large glasses, it's basically impossible with IU. She's effortlessly pretty...

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windsun33

November 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Agreed - Suzy never impressed me much about anything except looking cute in commercials (the ones where she does not have to talk or make any expressions).

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Zsa

November 3, 2013 at 5:36 PM

She's definitely a better actress for me....and I m also rejoicing her hair it....always thought her hair was too long...she's definitely prettier here...IMO

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4 Bellamafia

November 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM

I looked and looked at the pics, still didnt see his new haircut, did I miss something? I saw his pics with his hair neatly combed and slicked back, but that's about it.

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Harleyqwen

November 1, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Ditto and I'm not feeling the "greaser-do" at all... I hope this was just for the shoot

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dani305

November 2, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Yup, what a let-down. Seems like he either had it tied back or slicked back. Not short enough for me.

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windsun33

November 2, 2013 at 10:17 PM

I could care less about his looks. Being a guy, I am only focused on IU :D

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5 Laura

November 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

She looks like a child, dunno it's a good or a bad thing...

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6 Minaya

November 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM

That's barely a haircut, I wished he's chop most of it off.

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7 vee

November 1, 2013 at 2:05 PM

She has a baby face, but I don't think that's a bad thing. As someone who also has a baby face something I hate is constantly being told that I look too young or childish to do something (ie drink), or being asked my age during social situations. That's why I avoid drinking in public at bars/restaurants, and try to stick close to friends during parties otherwise people think I'm a random teenager trying to crash a grown up party.

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beethoven killer

November 1, 2013 at 5:19 PM

LOLLL!!
So agree to you about looking too young and hating it! especially when going out! And that comes from someone who's 28! LOL
My friends are all younger than me by 1,2 or 3 years and most of them pass as older while I get asked if I'm allowed to drink or buy liquor! LOL
Sometimes its a certain advantage of looking younger than your real age. Sometimes it proves to be a definite disadvantage!

And agree with some other comments: IU looks very young! And JGH looks much better in this stills! So mature and somewhat not awkardingly feminine. But still. CUT YOUR HAIR AND BECOME MANLY AGAIN!

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Ennayra

November 2, 2013 at 8:10 AM

I'm right there with you. I just turned 28 and everyone thinks I'm a freshman in college. I'm at the point where I'm flattered now though. One of my sisters is 4 years younger than me and people ask if she's old enough to drive. Our other sister is the youngest, but also the tallest by a good 5 inches and people assume she's the oldest - it makes her so pissed.

I haven't watched JGS in anything since I managed to find the movie My Pet (which I mostly adored b/c I loved the J dorama Kimi wa Petto). I've read a couple articles about how out there JGS is, and all I can tell him is keep owning it. I can appreciate the entertainment value. I think I'm going to check out this drama - the stills are adorable.

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Jo

November 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

It's also creepy when guys hit on you and then are shocked to learn that you are over twenty years old. That creeps me out to no end. Like...you were trying to pick up who you thought was 15? . . .
Baby faced life, y'all. It's a weird world out there.

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8 Faye

November 1, 2013 at 2:24 PM

I can't get over how young IU looks in the stills of her as a schoolgirl. She looks like a kid!

I don't know about this drama. I'll have to hold off and read reviews of the first few eps.

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9 Shadow-chan

November 1, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Yeah, if IU is the new ordinary, I want to be totally ordinary as well...!

I'm a bit sad that she cut her hair actually, because I always had the worst hair envy for her, but she's still sooooo pretty and cute.
If I'd like women... :D

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10 Lotus_Blossom

November 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Same here. Very iffy about the storyline. But IU appears to fit this role perfectly, and she and JGS look so cute together. Not expecting anything mind-blowing but will check this drama out just because of the stills alone.

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11 bamsa

November 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

I don't know what kind of fashion is it to wear socks underneath colorful pumps. I liked IU's hair a lot in Running Man. :(

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harukogirl

November 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM

actually, I hear it's big in europe right now...and when I lived in japan, i saw it ALL the time. So...not so weird, in fact.

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Ennayra

November 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM

Yeah, I see it in magazines and I've seen really fashionable people in the US pull it off. I think it can be cute :-)

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12 DayDreamer

November 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

IU (does anyone know her actual name? This always sounds ridiculous) looks so damn cute. I love her hairstyle and the bright colorful clothing she's wearing. If she's this beautiful but supposed to be Averagina, then Han Chae-young must be exploding with hotness. Meanwhile, JGS is looking better with this new style. So glad he's not sporting the long, wavy tresses that kinda looked like IU's tresses. Now I'm looking forward to watching this drama.

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hana

November 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Her real name is Lee Jieun. IU is her stage name.

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13 rham

November 1, 2013 at 4:23 PM

dear all,

the shoots were taken before hair sacrifice. guess they ll expose the new JGS hair transformation in the last minute before the show air or at least at press con.

am looking forward this drama and prep for every response after, good or bad ones.
OOT, well there will be no more GeunGeun couple from now on. will there be GeunIU after this?

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Jo

November 1, 2013 at 6:29 PM

He'll be sporting a different hairstyle?

Please, er, hair gods.. let it be short ala-Beethoven Virus days.. He would still look like his character right? I mean, JGS himself is a pretty boy with or without the long tresses..?

Sigh. It's just that.. It's been a while since I've seen JGS in a decent hairstyle. I'll take any style that can atleast shake off his current idol image out of my head when he's acting.

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rham

November 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Jo, I dont think his BV hair style look good for him, for this drama and real liff. since he does nt reveal it yet, so cant figure out what kind of hair style he is supporting. think he keeps wavy in the front and back short hair. he gave us a hint in his weibo. I cant wait to witness the after sacrifice by my self.

I dont know but I am sure JGS will handle his Dok go matte perfectly. He is talented actor and never let people down. Hoping for great writing script for this drama, as the writer did for past movie works.

I guess this will be the last drama before army duty. I am really sure.

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anais

November 1, 2013 at 8:51 PM

OMG, don't let it be Beethoven Virus short. It was so unflattering.

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14 sixtyeightmonkey

November 1, 2013 at 4:52 PM

I thought I was getting tired of Jang Geun-seok, but I guess not. This looks adorable, wacky storyline or not. :)

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15 Mar

November 1, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Pretty cute, but you know cute is cute and good drama is another thing. Let's hope for some fun out of this drama, gosh knows we need it.

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16 Neyssa Nathania

November 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Ajang couple~ fighting~!

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17 min

November 1, 2013 at 6:13 PM

The drama stills are good. They look good together. Good writer and cast with good chemistry.

Initially, i don't really like the plot given the summary. But looking at the pics, i am more interested now. Just hope that the writer will be able to make good changes/adaptation from the original manga.

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18 Enz

November 1, 2013 at 6:23 PM

Oh, its THAT director! I have to watch then coz i LOVE FBRS. Who is the writer? Does anyone know? Thanks JB.

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Neyssa Nathania

November 1, 2013 at 6:29 PM

The writer is yoo young-ah.. who previously wrote for "No Breathing" and "Miracle Cell No. 7" :) This is her first tv screen debut

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Enz

November 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Thanks jgsiu!

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19 niKai

November 1, 2013 at 6:56 PM

No wonder people dont go gaga over my beauty. IU is the better looking and she is plain ordinary. Boooo

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20 alabama

November 1, 2013 at 7:04 PM

The ever handsome Jang Keun Suk.

That is how a high school student should look - although he's now 26. Dress him up to the taste of high school student.

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21 ML

November 1, 2013 at 7:27 PM

Actually his hairstyle looks pretty similar to what he had in Love Rain. Which he had taken the risk of cutting it really short though like a regular guy haircut. But then again he's supposed to be the Pretty Man. IU looks quite the part.

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ML

November 1, 2013 at 7:28 PM

*Wish*

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22 Nancy

November 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Indeed "beautiful man". I am totally insecure.

I saw pics of his parents and some cousins - why are they all stunning? His mother is totally posh.

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rham

November 1, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Nancy, do you mean JGS fam? care to give the link? thanks

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Pumpkin

November 2, 2013 at 12:27 AM

Oh Yes! Jang Geun Suk's mom is indeed pretty. I remember seeing her pics long back .
She sure passed on her beautiful looks to her son.

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23 Cheliwel

November 1, 2013 at 7:34 PM

hmmm I think I might have to pass on n this one until I get to a point that there's nothing else to watch.

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24 Apple

November 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Same here. I am also insecure. Hwang Tae Kyung is very handsome in real life. He is so easy to look at in person.

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25 anais

November 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM

LOL. As for IU as ordinary, I just saw this on her wiki entry:

'In 2012, IU ranked No.19 on "The 23rd Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces."[3]'

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26 goldeng

November 1, 2013 at 10:46 PM

I think her name is ironic to say the least because style wise and looks wise she doesnt look ordinary AT ALL! Sport jacket+dress.. Where in the world shell look average? Shes awesome!

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27 jemigirl

November 1, 2013 at 10:49 PM

IU looks adorable in these photos.
as for JGS I think he really needs to do something to drastically change his looks /style, he's been looking the same way for several years now....i think i'm going to pass this drama..

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28 Yon Yih

November 1, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Finally a sleek hairstyle for him, i jus can`t stand the long hair

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29 dani305

November 2, 2013 at 12:34 AM

Not liking the ribbon choker. Is that supposed to be her signature accessory in this drama? She's wearing it in all the stills.

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Neyssa Nathania

November 2, 2013 at 4:25 AM

haha yeah. even in the comic version she wears it all the time

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30 valleydale

November 2, 2013 at 12:53 AM

I'll tell you whose hair I don't like in the stills: IU's. It's too short and fans out from her face too much. She looks cute otherwise, and Jang Geun Soek looks teen idol perfect in the first (flashback bus scene) photo, angelic even. I hope that either DramaFever or Vicki will carry this one, as I'm really looking forward to it.

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31 Sponge

November 2, 2013 at 1:51 AM

Loving IU's new hair! And they seem like an adorable pairing! Considering watching this now :)

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32 Tamitra

November 2, 2013 at 3:02 AM

Can't wait! Counting down! #JKS1million https://www.twitter.com/AsiaPrince_JKS

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33 Kaybee

November 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM

He has way more foundation than her!
Her make-up looks light and natural while his...is pancakey... I hope makeup artist/ he goes easy on the foundation...

Just a random observation....

Mian~

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Meahri

November 2, 2013 at 7:22 AM

I've noticed the same thing...too much foundation on the men, PLUS, too much color on the lips as well. Their lips are looking too pink and rosy for a guy. Noticing that on LMH in Heirs and noticed it a few times on JJS in YTBLSS.

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Ennayra

November 2, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Yes to the lips thing. I swear I notice that in 9 out of 10 dramas. I'm all - why are his lips so pink and shiny? Ohhh, I remember now - this is television. Lol.

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Skylla

November 2, 2013 at 9:57 PM

It's part of the fuschia lipstick trend started by Yoon Eun Hye in I Miss You. It seems that the makeup artists are using the same tube of lipstick.

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34 Min

November 2, 2013 at 8:34 AM

I'm looking forward to this drama and I don't blame Botongie for falling in love with the long haired handsome oppa... I would have too.. though I do appreciate the fact that he'll be changing the hairstyle after keeping it long for such a long time

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35 Rach ^^

November 2, 2013 at 11:13 AM

His hands are on her ass.

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36 Bengbeng

November 2, 2013 at 11:28 AM

i like her yellow printed skirt!!!!

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Bengbeng

November 2, 2013 at 11:29 AM

i meant blue, sorry

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37 Cam

November 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Actually, I loooove JGS since I first saw him in that movie "Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do" and "Baby & Me" when....uhmmm....I was in freshman or sophomore at high school, keke! :D

I hope that this drama will definitely be GOOD like my favorite fun-fun drama "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop"! *crossing fingers* Please be good ~ Please be good!

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38 B-Gna

November 2, 2013 at 3:23 PM

I still like JGS, and I like IU...waiting for this.

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39 Sweet Potato Days

November 2, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Wow Jang Geun Suk's hair just gave me nostalgia all over again. It looks the same from Mary Stayed Out All Night! Hopefully his character is different...

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windsun33

November 2, 2013 at 10:26 PM

How could this possibly go wrong:

1. It follows Secrets
2. It has an "Electricity Fairy"
3. It has IU

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Sweet Potato Days

November 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM

4. It has the look and remnants of JGS's previous character images

Yet i will still check it out. hahaha

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40 mary

November 2, 2013 at 11:31 PM

Dont know why prefer jang guen sheok with short hair.....his hair is so girly here.....
And iu bieng ordinary is a bit far fetched idea....
Well...just hoping that the series wont be another playfull kiss with he herione chasing the hero forever and the hero falling in love with the stalker herione.....

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41 Cllellan

November 3, 2013 at 3:16 AM

hope JGS & IU will have good chemistry just like LMH & PSH in Heirs..........

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42 dtdt

November 4, 2013 at 4:09 PM

the idea probably is similar to one of my favorite Taiwanese drama. Another good pair :-)
Thanks to who has good eyes for selecting good pair for the dramas. Stories can't not be new any more now a day, so I prefer to watch the good pair of actors together or good cast in dramas instead.