Kang Dong-won and Song Hye-gyo play young parents

63 December 2, 2013December 2, 2013

by girlfriday

Aw, this movie is so going to tug at the heartstrings. It’s been teased that Song Hye-gyo (That Winter, The Wind Blows) would be starring in the new movie Dugeun Dugeun My Life (dugeun is the sound of a heartbeat, like thump-thump) as a young mother, and along with her casting confirmation comes the news that Kang Dong-won (Psychic) will be playing her leading man. Now that is one good-looking couple.

The pair of actors have actually played lovers before, in the 2010 omnibus film Camellia–Love For Sale (the stills below are from their segment). This time they’ll be playing once-teenage parents who now face losing their teenage son. Kang Dong-won plays a character who was barely sixteen when his girlfriend became pregnant; Song Hye-gyo’s character is seventeen at the time. They have a son, but he’s born with progeria, a genetic condition that causes rapid aging. Fast-forward to seventeen years later, when the parents are in their early thirties and their son looks older than them, and faces death at just seventeen.

Directing is Lee Jae-yong of Actresses, and the movie is being produced by the company behind Jeon Woo-chi and All About My Wife. The movie is an adaptation of a bestseller by the same title, and will be a thoughtful human drama about delicate emotions, age, and family. And it’s called a cheerful uplifting movie rather than a melodrama, though I’m sure it won’t fail to wring tears. The actors will be playing very ordinary people who may be young and inexperienced, but are the best loving parents they know how to be. Though it goes without saying that no wisdom of age can ease the pain of being parents who must prepare for the death of their son.

Dugeun Dugeun My Life plans to start shooting early next year for a 2014 release.

Via Osen

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1 gailt

December 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM

squee! kang dong won oppa, welcome back!

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Rachel

December 2, 2013 at 9:22 AM

IKR. SAME REACTION HERE! Kang Dong Won, can't wait to see you again! Though I remember he had a sageuk heist movie coming out late this year, or next year. Anyone heard any news about that?

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geese

December 2, 2013 at 8:35 PM

me too can he appear frequently now either movies or anything i just want to see his face visible in tv/big screen...miss this actor...

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2 Mama J

December 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

I'm puzzled about how they will portray the son, since you can't just take an older person and say bam, they are really young but have progeria. It's not simply that they look old. They also look different. What I keep thinking of is that Robin Williams movie Jack from 20 years or so ago....I don't remember if they said he had progeria or if he just was described as aging rapidly, but they made no attempt to be consistent with someone who actually has progeria. It was still a touching movie, though I don't think that lack of authenticity really flies these days.

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snow_white

December 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM

A Bollywood film Paa has a similar storyline and the child was played by an older actor in his 60s......amazing acting....amazing film....

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bizzare65

December 2, 2013 at 9:28 AM

omo a bollywood movie follower here? May I ask if you are from India, fellow kdrama/movie watcher?

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memyself

December 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

agreed. that movie had great acting. liked it a lot

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Niara

December 2, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Yes Paa was a really good movie.

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pratyusha

March 7, 2014 at 6:01 AM

Indian?

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Orion

December 2, 2013 at 9:18 AM

They did it with 'Oh! Brothers', so I am guessing they'll do it again. I doubt they have a budget for the effects needed to make a person look at they should with Progeria, so it will be a case of an older actor pretending to be a child again.

Which does suck and makes me wonder why they did not just change the condition, since you can do a lot of the same things drama-wise with a teenager or young adult and any other health problem.

Still, these two are interesting to see as the parents, so maybe it will turn out well or maybe the Progeria bit will even be changed. We'll see.

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brian

December 2, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Yeah the Jack movie I don't think was progeria. However, for how Hollywood did a brilliant version of someone who is young but looks old, the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" had a baby born old who slowly gets more youthful as he ages. As an "old" child it definitely looked realistic.

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Mama J

December 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM

I looked up Jack - they were careful to say that he 'grows' at 4X normal but not that he 'ages' at 4X normal.

I saw BB and was thinking about that while I was wondering about this one - that was a bigger budget though I'm betting, and the old child was special effects if I recall correctly? I guess we will see!

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3 LAY

December 2, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Sounds so gggooooooddddd!! I love heartfelt movies like this (i.e. miracle in cell no.7)

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4 snow_white

December 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

This movie sounds so much like Hindi film Paa....

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sumee

December 2, 2013 at 9:28 AM

Yeh bingo

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Manal

December 3, 2013 at 12:00 PM

It does really sound like Paa

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5 Kiara

December 2, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Awww loved them together and can we have Han Suk Kyu to play the aging child?

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ilikemangos

December 2, 2013 at 10:19 AM

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6 sumee

December 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM

Wow..it sound soo much like Bollywood movie Paa...and if it's any where on that path it's going to be one hell of an tearjerker movie

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7 The other Kay

December 2, 2013 at 10:05 AM

Yes! I love this man. Wish he would do a drama again one day.

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8 Abbie

December 2, 2013 at 10:17 AM

This is going to be a sad movie, I can already tell. It puts me in mind of that Robin Williams movie "Jack". That was a sad movie, and this will be too.

I like Song Hye-kyo, though I've only seen her in That Winter, The Wind Blows, and she was good in that. I'm not familiar with Kang Dong-won.

Still, sounds sweet, heart-breaking, and fantastic.

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alua

December 2, 2013 at 10:33 AM

We do much recommend him.

Familiarise yourself, and you shall not regret it.

:-)

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Mama J

December 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Yea verily, Alua doth speaketh truth.

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Nev

December 4, 2013 at 4:07 AM

The truth and great wisdom are contained within Alua s words.

*sigh Kang Dong Won my first Korean actor love <3

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9 reina

December 2, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Ah I love their movie Camellia.. and they are gonna make another one...Gah.. this two should really announce that they are dating. hehehe I really wish they are dating... I can only imagine with these two as parents, their children would be effing beautiful!!!

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Lissie

December 2, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Yes, they'll make beautiful couple. I love them both since making the movie Camelia and secretly hoping they're dating but that time she was having a boyfriend, Hyun Bin. Don't kill me please, but I was happy when months later she broke up and then getting closer publicly to Kang Dong Won with him joining her agency. I do believe they're really dating now. Good job SHK & KDW. Can't wait for your beautiful babies :D

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10 alua

December 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM

I'm in. I'll have buckets ready for my tears though (no doubt about that).

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11 mary

December 2, 2013 at 10:36 AM

I keep thinking Samcheonpo in AM1994.

But based on the comments, it's not as simple as casting an older or older-looking actor for the role.

I don't know anything about the disease but I bet this is going to be a tearjerker. :(

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12 justin

December 2, 2013 at 10:58 AM

ohh..h0w i love KDW & SHG..Perfect pairing and awes0me chemistry..so giggle!! :-) im pretty sure they'll do justice for their characters..

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13 Blue mountain

December 2, 2013 at 11:21 AM

wow, I'm so looking forward to this movie. I love them in Camilla, I've never seen him kissing passionately with any other actresses in any of his drama n movies unlike the ones he shared with SHG.

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Rie

December 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Did you watch his drama Magic (2004) ? He had some romance scenes in this one too :) His character is a jerk but I cannot hate him >.<

Indeed, he had great chemistry with SHG in Love for sale :) Happy that they act together in this project !!
I just can't wait to see KDW again in new projects !!

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14 tokio

December 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

I was confused for a second when it was suggested they will play young parents. In my head I was like but they look and are at the age where many have children so how can they be young parents. But I read the synopsis and got it. lol. I have to say that I am looking forward to this film.

I've watched a number of Progeria documentaries and its an intriguing genetic condition. For me I look forward to the child actor they cast as the son, that role will be the one to look out for. As well as handling the aging process since people diagnosed with Progeria do have certain physical traits.

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15 bd

December 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM

While I have liked several of KDW's films, never quite understood why he was considered a "heartthrob."

SHG is gorgeous.

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16 anna

December 2, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Why do I have a feeling that these two are secretly dating? :D

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Amethyst

December 17, 2013 at 9:25 PM

Me too, it feels like he is waiting for her.

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Sienna

July 23, 2014 at 9:35 PM

I wish they were dating. I don't know KDW, but I love SHK. I just wish her the best of luck in finding Mr. Right! I think she has the most gorgeous face I've ever seen! Of course, this is just my opinion. The best of luck to both of them!

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17 nozomi

December 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM

OMG!!!

I've loved Kang Dong Won since Temptation of Wolves... at one point he was my ultimate k-actor bias.

I can't wait for this. I've watched all his movies and all I can say he gets better with every project that his done.

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Kee Lee

December 2, 2013 at 4:32 PM

I fell in love with Kang Dong Won with A Temptation of a Wolf too. He's one of my favorite actor and I've seen most of all his movie too.

I can't wait for this movie because I also love Song Hye Gyo. She is amazing.

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18 neener

December 2, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Kang Dong Won is ALL I NEED!

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19 kdwkyah

December 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

joining the train of kang dong won fans!!!

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20 kanz

December 2, 2013 at 5:25 PM

Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Kyo! Indeed a good-looking couple. Can someone recommend some KDW dramas? I've never seen him in a drama.

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Altins

December 2, 2013 at 7:14 PM

1% of Anything, where he played as a chaebol heir, who's a jerk. Like to yell and scream, and has zero patience.

He has a cousin, and both are kinda like in competition for family's inheritance.

His grandpa met a woman who is a school teacher. She's kind hearted, cute, and a bit clumsy at times. This teacher helped grandpa on his way to his wife's grave. She didn't know that he's head of a big company. And then grandpa announce to his grandsons, anyone who can married this teacher will get his inheritance.

And so, the journey begin, the jerk was humbled by a school teacher. I quite like it. Though KDW is so shouty, but the school teacher can hold her ground. Even KDW's character thought that the school teacher is a fox, who seduced old man. LOL.

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kwondong

December 2, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Sadly he rarely does dramas. Some of his dramas are nearly a decade ago like 1% of Anything, Magic..

But he has a lot of good movies. You can check those out! :)

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21 kwondong

December 2, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Any Kang Dong Won will always be in my list tbh. I am definitely in! I am so excited. It looks like it'll be a tear-jerker so I'll ready myself now. Song Hye Kyo and Kang Dong Won looks so good together. Good looking couple indeed

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22 nabi

December 2, 2013 at 7:36 PM

I think the plot has similarities with a indian movie Called Paa ....and it wad really heart warming movie.. I hope the kmovie is not copy paste of the indian one as I think this movie has lots of potential as it has already SGH and KDW

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23 marie

December 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

OMG Cannot believe it I love both actors they are so good together cannot wait for this movie.

I am hoping that they are dating for real love themxx

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24 jjeennyy19

December 2, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Having paired twice in a drama/project in K-entertainment is like wishing for a rain in a drought season..Anyways, I couldn't complain..Just that my eyes will hurt from all the pretty while watching..Cant wait for this...:)

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25 Kaybee

December 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Like most of the people are saying the films sounds like the Hindi film Paa. The film was more focused on the Kid with progeria who was played by Amitabh Bachhan who is over 60 yrs of age. The parents were played by his real life son Abhishek Bachhan and actress Vidhya Balan and even though they did tremendous job, the real hero was the son. So I am wondering if the Korean film will show more of the parents' anguish or the son's sufferings... also they need to pick a really good actor- younger or older because it is not easy to play a role such as this. If they pick a real boy then the challenge will be the make-up and it may look to garish if not done well...whichever, it sure sound like a tearjerker premise.

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26 Yammy

December 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM

Any one know where/ how I can watch their movie Camilla on line? I've been searching for it for while now.

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27 tiffanyshin

December 2, 2013 at 11:44 PM

awwwww cute cute cute!!! but yes, this definitely seems like a big tear jerker esp for the me TT cannot wait for this :D love both of our mains here hehe thanks for the news!

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28 a.n.jell

December 3, 2013 at 6:34 AM

OMG! Kang Dong Won and Song Hye Gyo!!!! <3

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29 Net-chan

December 3, 2013 at 6:49 AM

Hot couple they got there!

I love Kang Dong Won, though I've only seen him in Temptation of Wolves, he's got this unexplicable charm that draws you to him...
And Song Hye-Gyo is... well, Song Hye-Gyo. Only seen her in Full House (aaand her little cameo role in the movie The Grandmaster) and she wasn't that impressive but I that film is worth watching just because these two beautiful people are paired x).

I hope I'll find this movie online easily ;p. Thanks for the news!

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30 Perrie

December 3, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Sounds like curious case of benjamin button kind of ordeal

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31 LangitBiru

December 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM

You guys talked about that Hindi Movie.. hurm, how come my tv station never aired that movie.

btw, what a pretty couple. can joo won become his younger self or what not. someone mention han Suk kyu as the child, i so agree with that.

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32 AnotherFan

December 4, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Oh I remember the mention of this movie from an earlier JB post. I am so glad it's going for the uplifting angle.
As to the casting, I am always a big fan of the incomparably beautiful (and talented) SHK. KDW would be the first time for me - heard all kinds of good things about him so looking forward to this!

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33 xuka

December 4, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Thank you for this piece of news, girlfriday. With the scriptwriters, the director, the leading actor and actress and the novel the film is based on, I am quite hopeful that this will be a great movie.

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34 salt n' pepper

December 8, 2013 at 7:17 PM

Oooohh, this one I'm looking forward to. Story seems heartwarming and SHK + KDW is good, good, good!

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35 KDW&SHKFan

December 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

What a wonderful news! Love their on-screen chemistry in Camellia. So excited for this movie. Yes, more KDW and SHK pairing please...

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36 bluey

December 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

two of my faves in one movie, too bad it's a drama, i want to watch them for long hours however i can't wait for this one! they look attractive together plus the story sounds interesting!

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37 Amethyst

December 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Any update for the rest of the cast especially the son, who will play that role?

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38 serena

December 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Wow, I am so excited that LDG anf SHG is confirmed for a new movie. I love watching Camellia, they looked great together. It makes me wondet are they secretly dating since they are in the same agency???

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39 serena

December 17, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Wow, I am so excited that KDW and SHG is confirmed for a new movie. I love watching Camellia, they looked great together. It makes me wonder are they secretly dating since they are in the same agency?/?