Kim Hyun-joong looks really determinated in the posters hope he put as much determination in his acting!! ^^

Kimono seductress with flower tattoo looks great and already a lot more interesting than her sweet, aspiring singer counterpart. I know enough about Kdrama now to know though that Kimono lady so gonna get the shaft =/

...unless we can have her to establish a love line with Kim Jae Wook b/c that would be awesome! Especially since I'm gonna tuning in for just the Jae-wook *sob about him never being lead*

His fist-fight photo aged him terribly. I thought he was an ajusshis.

I'm getting shades of Gaksital all over again, with the similar timeperiod and type of characters (and a few from that cast, JSY in particular). Now if only they don't use the same sets (*cough* Basketball *cough*), they could hopefully separate and distinguish itself from comparisons to Gaksital.

I'm still looking forward to this, even with the casting changes...I'm gonna maybe watch the first few and then gauge whether I'm gonna keep it on my to-watch list.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that KHJ won't disappoint...his acting has improved since BOF, although still not strong enough to be lead, in my opinion. I wish they'd casted stronger female leads (KSE would have been awesome, boo)...but I guess we'll have to see how JSY and ISY turn out.

I, too, think it's unfortunate that KJW keeps getting shafted to second-lead...maybe in due time (like CJW)!

A for effort to Kim Hyun Joong. I dont see any trace of Boys Over Flower here...

Congratulations to him.

Kim Hyung Joong has been spending quite some time shedding his pretty boy image! He did it in his music career this year (which he succeeded in) and now it seems like hes trying to rid it completely in his acting career too. I can hardly recognise him now and thats a good thing. I'm all for the sexy, rough, bad boy look!

If I didn't know anything about the pre-production drama that went on or hadn't read comments on the male lead's less-than-stellar acting (I'm already aware of the heroine's shortcomings) or didn't feel disappointed over another Japanese occupation drama (Basketball), I would've been pretty excited for this drama just looking at these stills alone. I guess I'll just see if a lot of Beanies like it and then give it a try.

It seems like scratches, bruises, and grime can turn a pretty boy into a manly man.

wow,, kim hyun joong looks so different,, i hope his acting capability can improved with this drama so he can transformed like Joo Won did with Bridal Mask..

I think his new grown up look is so great! When I saw his video a couple of months ago he was barely recognizable from the pretty boy of BOF. Good, he's not a boy anymore anyway, he's a 27 year old man. Now he's hot. I just don't hold high hopes for a drama set during this period. Hopefully it will hold my interest because basketball certainly couldn't. I'd also like to see Kim Jae wook in something recent. I couldn't watch Taecyeon do Rain for 16 episodes with 1/4 of the charm. Scary.

I just have this feeling that it's going to flop so hard ><

It's the nose. I swear, it possesses none of the delicate lines it use to have when he was a lower boy. Also, he's buffed up A LOT! Someone said in another thread that he broke his nose a while back, and its new shape comes in that aftermath. I have to say I liked the old nose better, but what the hey...now, he definitely has a more pugilistic appearance. I could just as easily see him playing the role of a prize fighter. Unfortunately, I prefer lovers over fighters. I do appreciate the more buff body, though.

Along with the image change, which is most certainly deliberate, I'll bet he's been hard at work on his acting skills. He'll probably surprise many of his detractors. Let's hope.

I'll second comments that state Kim Hyung Joong has spent the better part of a year shedding the flower boy image. I too was surprised when I saw his Unbreakable MV earlier this year. He chopped of the flowing blond locks, added tons of muscle and looks like a man comfortable in his own Skin. I don't know if his acting will be any better, I guess we will have to wait and see. I've never watched a kdrama during this time period not sure what to expect.

KHJ - his nose continuous to experience transformation.

Praying that this kids acting skills have some how improved

I'm giving an A for Kim Hyun Joong transformation on the poster above.

But still have to wait for his acting to give him a C+ or B (hehe). Please don't take this seriously, it just for fun in giving him grades :-)

I like actor/actress who like to challenge their acting ability, KHJ is one of them for this drama.

Good luck Hyun-joong shi!

KHJ looks like he would fit right in "The Last Tycoon". Surprising to see him so tough looking. I am intrigued.

This drama looked interesting based on the poster... until I realised that the main male lead is Kim Hyun Joong. And Kim Jae Wook being the second male lead. AGAIN! And in a drama with main male lead with questionable acting skills. Sigh.

On the other hand, the supporting casts seemed much more interesting than the mains. Might check out this drama then~ Maybe.

I have to admit I would never have recognized the beat-up guy as the same piece of wood who was in Boys Over Flowers and Playful Kiss.

Brilliant art direction ... I hope the writing is sophisticated as well ...

I remember coming across kim hyun joong's music video "unbreakable" and was shocked that it was him. an awesome transformation, and I can't wait to see him here. I've seen BF and he just seems so quite and reserved yet confident.

I've heard how he donated over $100'00 and how much time he takes to spend with his fans, made me really respect him as a person. I truely wish him happiness both in his professional life as well as his personal.

Why has no one mentioned the awesomeness of Kim Gab Soo?! That man looks fierce!

i think i prefer KHJ's flower boy look to this :-)