Vampire sageuk drama in the works
by javabeans
First Joseon aliens, now Joseon vampires? HA. This should be interesting.
Before we get too excited, Kim Soo-hyun’s reps have already denied that he’ll be taking on this new drama project, almost as soon as rumors hit the internet that he might be considering it. So no, this is not a casting notice of any kind. But I can see how the thought process led to Kim, given that he’s done sageuk drama before (The Moom That Embraces the Sun), flirted with the paranormal (You From Another Star), and is on a hot streak (everything he’s done in the past four years, really).
The project is based on a manhwa titled Scholar Who Walks the Night (or Scholar of the Night), written by Jo Joo-hee and Han Seung-hee, which was just licensed for adaptation. The story is set in Joseon times when a nobleman’s family is ruined due to false accusations, and the daughter disguises herself as a man to sell books. Then she meets a mysterious, handsome Confucian scholar who turns out to be a vampire. And he’s not the only one, because the palace is home to another, this one described as murderous.
Admittedly, manhwa-adapted dramas can be hit or miss—Gaksital was a hit, as was Boys Before Flowers and Goong, but there have also been lots that have faltered, like Pretty Man, Strike Love, and Tamra the Island. Still, this one has enough quirky traits to capture my interest. How could it not?
Kim Soo-hyun’s denial to the casting rumors makes sense, since he’s currently in the thick of drama shoots and intends to take a break afterward while he picks his next role. Plus, I’d argue that he’s even too perfect a choice for a handsome Joseon vampire scholar character that it’s almost too obvious to go after him—it’s such a wacky premise that I want to see them be a little out there with their choices. (Which means: no boys who have previously played vampires, no matter how much they look the part a la Kim Woo-bin or Lee Soo-hyuk, and also no to actors who already look vampiric, such as Noh Min-woo. C’mon, if you’re gonna go for weird and quirky, cast someone unexpected, like Yoon Shi-yoon, or Joo-won. Can we have that drama, please?)
Via Seoul Shinmun, Sports Chosun
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1 crazedlu
February 11, 2014 at 9:10 AM
JOO-WON is the the name I'm on the lookout for. Please? Miss him in dramas.
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Mojobobo
February 11, 2014 at 4:44 PM
I doubt it will be Joo Won since his schedule right now is already CRAZYYYYYYYY.
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farbarri
February 11, 2014 at 5:13 PM
but he will only be busy until August, after which he has time for another drama. according to him, anyway. this will be amazing for him! i really hope he is casted in here as he has yet to play a human-animal role. ^^
Joowon loves to challenge himself, so this would be the perfect role for him this year. plus, it's Saeguk, a genre he has never participated in yet as well.
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Mojobobo
February 11, 2014 at 8:14 PM
If they are already having casting rumours then it is likely that they will start shooting before August so that makes cutie unavailable, unless he decides to do 2 projects at the same time which we all know is madness and he really needs some rest. Plus, HE HAS TO COME FOR HIS FAN MEET! IT MUSN'T GET DELAYED ANYMORE :'(((((((((
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cheekbones
February 11, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Don't underestimate Joo Won's ability to do multiple works at the same time. The man is just obsessed with work. :D
Mojobobo
February 11, 2014 at 10:15 PM
I underestimate him not. I know full well he can. In fact, he's done it before. But no! He needs to come over here for a fan meet!! T_T More importantly, he needs to rest. This workerholic nature can't be good for him in the long run (but who would say no to him in a drama again haha).
Dames
February 12, 2014 at 12:52 AM
JOO WONIE??!! YES PLEASE!
As much as I love Kim Soo Hyun, I want him to take on more challenging role next. Love his current drama, but its kindda 'safe' role.
I like his previous role in Giant, with depth and layer in his acting. Or like in his earlier work Will It Snow For Christmas.
Joo Won and Kim Soo Hyun is my two fave actor in their 20s at the moment with their talent and looks.
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Sebi
February 12, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Yessss, Kim soo hyun would be perfect, totally love him but he wants a break n is busy which sucks but if not him, how about Kim jae wook? Or Park hae jin? Ohhhh, or Song Jong ki? Ohhh, maybe Lee Jong suk, Lee min ki, even Jang Geun suk would fit the role nicely, all would be nice vampires or evil, murderous vampires whichever u prefer.
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2 Mama J
February 11, 2014 at 9:12 AM
But, but...but I WANT him to do this. He looks like the pictures!
Although I'd go for my Nine Traveler, too, or...ooooh that boy from After School Bokbulbok, who played the boyfriend in Suspicious Housekeeper. He has good vampire eyes, although I can't see him being cast as the lead in anything at this point.
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3 asianna
February 11, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Or Kim Bum
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4 Shellybean
February 11, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Aw wah, does that mean Lee Jun Ki would be too obvious as well? That man is so hot in saeguks, and I could totally see him bringing the smexy to a vampire scholar role.
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utopious
February 11, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Yes, Lee Joon Gi all the way!!
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sara
February 11, 2014 at 10:05 AM
I totally second that!
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Kiara
February 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Lee Jun-ki FTW.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:25 PM
I fourth that!
Also, a post-Arang Lee Jun-ki in supernatural sageuks...
**swooooon***
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carrie
February 11, 2014 at 8:32 PM
the first thing i thought was Lee Jun Ki....his smile would kill the role =)
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Nikki
February 11, 2014 at 8:43 PM
Oh Yes! Lee Jun Ki would be perfect for this role cuz he looks like someone who had just jumped out of a comic book.
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Yimmi
February 12, 2014 at 12:22 PM
Ohhh! Yesssss! Me too! He was the first one I thought of...
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5 vinces
February 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Jaejoong or Kim Bum
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PeepsLeAwesomePotato
February 11, 2014 at 3:16 PM
When I first saw that picture of the Joseon vampire in yellow, the first thought that came to kind was 'Kim JaeJoong', not because I want him b to play the role (not that I'm against it in any way) but because manhwa vampire looked so much like him that it was disconcerting. Like woah.
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cv
February 11, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Totally agree. Looks like jaejoong.
I wouldn't mind kim soo hyun or woo bin. ♥
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Elvira
February 11, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Agreeeeee!!!
Jaejoong has the vampirish face afterall...
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taraJJ
February 11, 2014 at 11:16 PM
yessss kim jaejoong please...
i miss him sooo much in kdramaland plus he looks hot in hanbok and he already look like a hot vampire :)
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yuka5470
February 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM
there's a poll made by fans.
they choose song joongki, kim woobin and jaejoong.
this is fanmade, and I was LOL-ing at the similarity with the real manhwa. (the first pic on top this post)
https://twitter.com/aizamiabooJJ/status/433385910403469312/photo/1/large
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ILUKD
February 12, 2014 at 7:36 AM
That pic scream KIM JAEJOONG ... That's all I want to say .. But I don't think he got time to do this dream even production consider because he is going to army ... I really want him because he very much looks like vampire in real life ... He doesn't even need make up ... LOL
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yuka sato
February 12, 2014 at 8:43 PM
Well,this drama will only takes 2-3 months of filming. his concerts r finished, so he doesn't have anythin to do right now. He can postponed his military service until early next year since JJ is the goodwill ambassador for incheon asian games which will be held in september. there's no way he'll leave before the games right?
besides....*whisper* there's rumor jj will shooting drama in april
few people know about this
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6 fab
February 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM
How about Lee Min-ho, has he ever done any sageuks?
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klir
February 11, 2014 at 9:49 AM
The one that should be forgotten a.k.a Faith.
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fab
February 11, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Oh it's all forgotten. Maybe it's time for a second chance.
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SH
February 11, 2014 at 11:06 AM
I love Faith.
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Amell
February 11, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Me too, it's no-where near perfect but it's one of my favourite dramas.
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Crazynoona
February 11, 2014 at 5:11 PM
i do too <3
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myblaze
February 11, 2014 at 8:18 PM
i love Faith too.
btw. does anyone know the original title of that manhwa ?
thank you
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Amell
February 12, 2014 at 2:11 PM
I think it was a book only. One of the Soompi fans translated some of it.
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Eleen
June 2, 2014 at 3:56 AM
Hi,
Could you let me know the link for the translated manhwa?
Thanks!
7 Miica
February 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Kim Soo Hyun rumor was first because his agency bought the rights. If we go with KeyEast actors, I think the only possible choice is Joo Ji Hoon ;D
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ilikemangos is happy
February 11, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Yeah, if Keyeast was going to go with one of the big name actors from their agency (which i think they will given they bought the rights to produce the manhwa adaption), out of their big 3 male actors Kim Soo hyun, Kim Hyun Joong, And Joo Ji Hoon, it's looking like Joo Ji Hoon might end up the chosen one.. Considering how busy Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Hyun joong are nowadays.. Unless they choose to go with a lesser-name actor, which i totally wouldn't mind as long as he had the charisma and acting chops to pull off this peculiar (only the vampire part) character.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:31 PM
If the agency is going for its 'name' actors to land the lead role in this, and KSH and KHJ are busy for now and may not do a second drama within the year, I would be thrilled to have Joo Ji-hoon return to prime time leading man status. He was one of the most interesting and talented young actors of his generation before the weed scandal, and I hope he has the career his talent deserves,
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Gidget
February 11, 2014 at 1:18 PM
Kim Hyun Joong somehow seems oddly suited to playing a vampire, doesn't he? And he seems to be trying to create an edgier image.
But I do really like the offbeat Yoon Shi Yoon idea.
So, how about a fantasy flowerboy saeguk horror vampire crime procedural melo action drama fusion featuring: KHJ as (Dirty) Ha Rae, a cold and detached drifter who's known for beating people to within an inch of their life; but who's in reality a justice seeking vigilante vampire. And YSY as (King) Tak Gu., who seems to be a sweet and warm Prince Charming with a taste for pâté filled pastries; yet in reality is a murderous vampire. And throw in for good measure that his vampire identity is hard to uncover because he's (surprise!) also a mixed-blood shape-shifting gumiho.
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Tieresz
February 11, 2014 at 1:34 PM
This sounds so crazy it might be gold! I'm in. :D
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Ilikemangos
February 11, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Gidget, you should become. Kdrama writer or they should listen to your ideas
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Gidget
February 11, 2014 at 2:55 PM
LOL
And for good measure they could sample in some Twilight GFB and Iljimae by casting Lee Yu-Bi, as Ren Se Mi the heroine who was separated from her brother as an infant during a mysterious childhood purge of her noble clan. (Which in flashbacks we see was a war between the gumihos and the vampires) She now lives in a bookshop, incognito and unaware of her vampire identity. She and has a secret love for her customer Tak Gu. She's always been unusually pale, and he takes such careful interest in helping her build up her health...he has a geeeenius medical understanding of how the living can maximize their ki. She's always wondered, though she's living as a man, why does he look at her with such forlorn hunger? Could he know her truth or does he want something else?
But then....she is suddenly strangely conflicted by one-sided 'feelings' she's developed for the strong and smexy Ha Re when he comes to town...why does she feel so close to him? But he seems to hate Tak Gu... Are her feelings true love? Or is it that...they're all related!
How's that for a hot mess of a drama?
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kooriyuki
February 11, 2014 at 7:11 PM
U mentioned Lee Yubi and I thought why not get Yoo Yeon Seok as the vampire?? But alas he's gonna be busy with the big screen this year *sadface*
mo0mi
February 12, 2014 at 6:14 AM
isn't ryu sang wook there too? i know he's probably not that famous but he had saeguk and he's got that flower boy look..
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8 m92
February 11, 2014 at 9:21 AM
it obviously gonna have keyeast actors there even if not kim soo hyun....there is another actor that is in rise, Park seo joon...he got aura and charisma too...its just he never really in spotlight compare to his other labelmates;kim soo hyun,kim hyun joong, joo ji hoon, lee hyun woo... i think its time for keyeast to give park seo joon really good role compare to last flop Keyeast drama, Dream high 2 where park seo joon only got cast as supporting role acting alongside idol-actor... just give him rather thickker make up to make him believable as vampire and that's it! i think this drama gonna be full with eye candy(come on, its about vampire!!hot vampire!!)...but yeahh, Kim soo hyun is too perfect for this role but i think its maybe too similar with YWCFTS...but i don't mind either if other actor act as long as he can act!! and please make sure that girl gonna rock as boy too!!
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krystal.anne
February 12, 2014 at 7:43 AM
Research again Dream High 2 isn't a Keyeast drama, it was purely under JYP.. Dream High 1 is the only one Keyeast produced together w/ JYP, they pulled out and didn't co-produced DH2.. So that drama is not on them..
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9 sher
February 11, 2014 at 9:23 AM
I want park seo joon
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10 consortoflight
February 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM
Sigh… That means no man who's been a Vampire Prosecutor hmm? Well I can think of some good potential leads I hope this comes to fruition sooner rather than later cause it has caught my interest!
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11 jubilantia
February 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Kim Soo-hyun would have been AWESOME, but I don't actually care who does it. This drama sounds really cool, and I waaaant it. I may also have to find the manhwa; the art looks amazing.
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12 ann
February 11, 2014 at 9:32 AM
Yeah, Keyeast buy the rights... No way Yonsama will allowed other actors from Keyeast to star in it..
It's either Joo Ji Hoon & Kim Soo Hyun
If, if Age of Feeling doing good and Kim Hyun Joong 'graduated' with decent acting, he will be one of the cadidates. Hee..
Anyway, I'm liking the idea of Vampire Joo Won. Eesshhh boy, when are you going to act again in a drama..
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Bebot
February 14, 2014 at 3:38 PM
If it's key east then there's a chance LEE HYUN WOO (secretly, greatly, equator man) can be cast in this drama. HE was a good actor too since he was already acting since he was a child..
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13 R
February 11, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Joo-won please !!! He said he wanted to do sageuk !!! but I would like him for The Joseon Gunman too...
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pangfb ni tita
February 11, 2014 at 8:17 PM
I totally agree with you... Joo Won would be a perfect choice to do this drama....
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14 Jen
February 11, 2014 at 9:37 AM
Joo Won <3
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15 KenyanKorean
February 11, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Lee Soo Hyeok!!!
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16 Shado
February 11, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Yoon Shi Yoon or Joo Won as vampires? Ooo, that'll be interesting... After all, I've not seen them act in sageuk. Or even imagined them as vamps.
Though I think actors (who had played or looks the part) that may be casted for the role are also fine. As long as they can ACT.
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17 Emmy
February 11, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Actors who I think would fit:
Ji Chang Wook
Joo Ji Hoon
Yoon Si yoon is actually a great idea JB
Lee Joon Ki
Kim Soo Hyun
Kang Ha Neul
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mo0mi
February 12, 2014 at 6:19 AM
ji chang wook actually sounds really good for this.. i think kim soo hyun needs some normal roles now, wouldn't it be too much to be an alien, north korean spy and then a vampire? he could do any thing but i like how versatile he was so far..
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marie
March 7, 2015 at 8:18 PM
Totally agreed.. Ji Chang wook looks so good in historical costume and with all those action from "Healer"...why not? I am totally all in for him....
1. Kim Soo Hyun
2. Ji chang wook
3. Kang Haneul
4. Jung Il-Woo
5. Song Jong-ki
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18 Appletea
February 11, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Can't Kang Dong Won goes to dramaland? And let him romance another pretty face so we'll get another couple of the year. Or if only it's possible, let Jun Ji Hyun be his girl because I kinda want to see her in saeguk for the first time
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JoJo
February 11, 2014 at 10:56 AM
I'm with you...Kang Dong-won.
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alua
February 11, 2014 at 11:42 AM
Kang Dong-won doesn't do dramas, he doesn't enjoy them.
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Mojobobo
February 11, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Then can we have Joo Won guest starring as his twin or something? Heh.
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maldita
February 11, 2014 at 4:58 PM
I think Kang Dongwon mentioned in an interview that doing another drama would be his personal nightmare.
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Appletea
February 12, 2014 at 6:43 AM
One drama should not hurt, right? :3
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alua
February 12, 2014 at 9:10 AM
So, just so fans get their 'dream' fulfilled, someone should do something he clearly doesn't enjoy, indeed is his personal nightmare (for good reasons – excessively long work hours, sleep deprivation, etc.)?
Seriously?
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19 klir
February 11, 2014 at 9:52 AM
Why no comments on who should play the girl, isn`t she the lead character?
My picks - Lee Yu Bi, Kim So Eun or Park Bo Young. Or maybe Yoona or Eunji , i know they are idols but i really like their acting.
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mary
February 11, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Ooooh~ nice question!
I like Lee Yu Bi for the girl. She was great in Gu Family Book. And... for an unconventional vampire leading man, Lee Seung Gi?
Now we can have a bumbling, earnest vampire!
(My vote below for Song Jae Rim as murderous 2nd lead vampire still holds. Haha)
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nomad
February 11, 2014 at 6:40 PM
As bumbly as Enrique!!!!!
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kooriyuki
February 11, 2014 at 7:13 PM
Song jae rim can be the good vamp n yoon shi yoon the bad one! That should be a good twist!
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modest-goddess
February 11, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Eunji!!!!!!!
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fab
February 11, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Yes!
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ilikemangos
February 11, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Lee Yu Bi looks extremely young to me (even though she's 23 she looks 16), but i really do love how talented she is and the girl can act.
My picks for heroine (the available ones):
Shin Mina x10 (only because it's been too long and she looks good with anyone)
Moon Chae Won
Jung So Min
Lee Yubi
Han Hyo Goo
Kim So Eun
Yoon Eun Hye
Park Bo Young
Yoo Inna
I'll be happy if they end up picking atleast one of the women on this list!
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Nancy
February 11, 2014 at 1:43 PM
I dream of the day to see Joo Ji Hoon and Shin Min Ah reunite in a drama or movie where there's a happy ending.
If it's not Joo Ji Hoon then I hope it's Park Seo Joon. I like him in Warm Words and think he can pull it off.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 1:58 PM
I dream of the day to see Joo Ji Hoon and Shin Min Ah reunite in a drama or movie where there’s a happy ending.
Third time lucky? We can only hope. But that art gallery scene in The Naked Kitchen was more than satisfactory (and HOW) on the hotness scale, I can't see how they'd top that if they worked together.
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Nancy
February 11, 2014 at 5:40 PM
Third time's a charm! That scene was pretty hot but always leaves me scratching my head as to how they did that in that tiny space and not get caught.
Chhavi
February 12, 2014 at 1:01 AM
I have never seen Park Shin Hye in a sageuk drama...and also she had done her crossdressing character in YAB very well....I would love to see Park Shin Hye in the lead female role
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20 mary
February 11, 2014 at 9:56 AM
I respectfully nominate Song Jae Rim For the (other) murderous vampire role.
He's got the Hot Creepy Stalker thing down pat.
Then I'm going to ship him with the girl like I've always shipped Damon and Elena. ♥
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ilikemangos is happy
February 11, 2014 at 10:42 AM
i'm so behind this.
Song.Jae.Rim.
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21 Jea
February 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM
First time seeing the pic of that manhwa is.... JOO WON. He looks like that, the eyes... gaze and stare... mysterious looks. Dearie Joo Won our baby, please come back to dramaland ""
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22 Alex
February 11, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Well, if you're casting against the vampiric type, then not why someone totally unvampiric like Uhm Tae Woong, Cha Seung Won or Kim Ji Hoon?
My mind actually went to Noh Min Woo first, but it's true he'd be the stereotypical pretty-boy vampire.
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lalala
February 11, 2014 at 4:06 PM
yes, if we want to see someone unexpected, I would like to see Ji Sung..I think I've never seen him in sageuk dramas..that's gonna be his new challenge
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lalala
February 11, 2014 at 4:17 PM
ops..I forgot The Great Seer but I'm not watching it :D
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Dramafed1782
February 11, 2014 at 9:48 PM
Actually Ji Sung already starred in a drama that was produced by KEYEAST; well known "Secret" of last year.
I was going through this video from Arirang on YT. In it there was a comparison made between BH and Keyeast and they had mentioned "School 2013" and "Secret" were produced by the latter.
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23 Shelena Mia
February 11, 2014 at 10:04 AM
I would LOVE to see Joo Won in this drama!
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24 news
February 11, 2014 at 10:06 AM
I say Joo Ji-hoon or Kang Dong Won. I'd even say yes to Park Hae Jin.
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25 Natalie
February 11, 2014 at 10:07 AM
More fusion sageuk... I don't know... I kinda want to watch a proper one now.
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26 utopious
February 11, 2014 at 10:17 AM
That manhwa photo with white garbs and the fan totally reminds me of Sattooo Lee Joon Gi hehehe
Though I'd love him in this he did a fusion sageuk before so he probably wouldn't take this
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27 Noname
February 11, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Sounds interesting.
I would LOVE to see Joo Won the Vampire Slayer! And the leading lady say.. Go Ara!
But, as Keyeast bought the rights, no doubt that they will put their MAIN star i.e Kim Soo Hyun or Joo Ji Hoon.
And if they want to sell it to other countries or to attract lots of sponsor, they definitely go with Kim Soo Hyun and Suzy. Hah.
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28 PPasun
February 11, 2014 at 10:23 AM
The ones supposedly being considered are SJK (in military so perhaps after his discharge), KWB and KJJ.
Keyeast supposedly works very differently from SM. In other words they won't insist on their actors taking the title roles simply because they've bought the right to make the drama.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Interesting, I'd love to see Song Joong-ki do a fusion sageuk again, as the lead this time.
But I hope they have a good writer and that they cast a good actress in the lead, it sounds like this will skew younger so there are any number of young actresses who would be awesome in the role (and if it has to be an idol, please can it be someone who can act?)
(I would not complain AT ALL if it was Kim Woo-bin, though, lol)
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PPasun
February 11, 2014 at 2:24 PM
I am all for the actor looking vampiric. So Kim Woo Bin or Kim Jae Joong, kang choo. Something about their eyes makes them look most like the manhwa character.
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Moonbean
February 11, 2014 at 5:23 PM
I would love to see Kim Woo Bin in it. The story looks interesting and I'm looking forward to KWB's next project.
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dramarama
February 12, 2014 at 7:36 AM
I'm firmly setting up tent in the Woo Bin camp as well! I can alrdy imagine him baring his vampire fangs while giving out that intense gaze and super sexy exhale.
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Laya
February 13, 2014 at 7:53 AM
I was sooo thinking Song Joong-ki. :D
Darn, now I have to go look for that manhwa :D
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29 ilikemangos
February 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM
I want my baby to rest his tired self and just enjoy meeting fans/restoring his health. Maybe a movie if he really wants.
Sources say they want to start filming this manhwa adaption "next" summer (i'm assuming they mean this summer 2014 since nothing in dramaland is prepared in a year's advance) so I believe it'd be a huge workload for him if he dived right back into another drama to headline so soon months after his current one. Certainly not common for big name actors to take only few months break in between dramaland projects(because of the health deteriorating process) but i do hope Keyeast isn't pushing him to take on this project to milk his success and i hope our boy doesn't feel the pressure. At his age he needs to take a step back from the lime-light and enjoy his success in moderate amounts now that he skyrocketed to fame.
I'm open to a bunch of actors to take on this role (and the ones you've listed JB are dead on) but the one that won't budge for me is Kim Woo Bin. It's time for him to headline a drama considering his popularity, and this is the perfect project for him given his magnetic screen presence and dangerous aura he possesses.. But keyeast is behind this production so i don't have high hopes for certain actors i'd love to see in the role.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Judging by what's been said above about Keyeast not being like SM, there's an outside chance that Woobin might be cast.
And as for the female lead, I would be thrilled beyond words if this drama reunited him with Lee Yubi as the cross-dressing yangban agasshi. (she rocked the hell out of a fusion sageuk before but it's high time she stepped into lead roles too). Either Yubi or Kim Ji-won, that is (such an incredibly chameleonic young actress, and has great chemistry with Woobie too)
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30 BellaMafia
February 11, 2014 at 10:28 AM
Kim Soo Hyun can bite me anytime he wants..
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Crazynoona
February 11, 2014 at 5:18 PM
and other things too...
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31 fun-lugha
February 11, 2014 at 10:36 AM
Or just wait for Song Joong Gi to come out of the military ;)
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fab
February 11, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Or Lee Je-hoon or Yoo Seung-ho, all away for the ms but soon to be discharged. :d
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32 CFLH
February 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM
crossdressing drama!!! pair it up with vampires...i guess it would be awesome...haha...sungkyunkwan scandal meets vampire idol...lol
you mentioned woo bin and soo hyuk and i was thinking hong jonghyun...hehe
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33 frillyobject
February 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Hmm....Choi Jin Hyuk? We don't need to imagine his eyes turning red since we have seen that already...and i have no doubt that he will look awesome as a vampire~
Not to mention his mane of glory~
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34 Ahem...
February 11, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Hmm....Choi Jin Hyuk!
I totally can imagine him sucking (my) blood~!
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35 frillyobject
February 11, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Ohh...wait wait...how about Yoo Yeon Seok?
His smexy red lips and milky white skin is vampire enough.
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CFLH
February 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM
oh yeeeeeeees.
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CFLH
February 11, 2014 at 11:05 AM
he could be the main or the evil one...i'll take it!!! haha
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tura
February 11, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Big yes to Yoo yeon suk, he would be amazing for the role. Am a scaredycat but I would totally watch for YYS, cos he's hot playing nice but playing evil makes him hotter.
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36 redfox
February 11, 2014 at 11:07 AM
I would suggest Park Ki Woong as a cute scholar vampire who totally doesn´t look like a vampire, but we know how scary he can be through pure acting. you know, not evil but threatening when need be.
but in general I am sooooo sick of vampire plots. is there nothing a bit more original? asian mythology has tens of thousands of spirits and demons. why the same old vampire-witch-werewolf-gumiho-plots all the friggin time
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fab
February 11, 2014 at 11:16 AM
Honestly I haven't seen much of the vampires in dramaland.
Thus with that I want to second your suggestion; Park Ki Woong FTW!!
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redfox
February 11, 2014 at 11:39 AM
believe me, there are quite many. but just for Park Ki Woong I would tolerate another...
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fab
February 11, 2014 at 4:31 PM
It looks like that it's just me and Ilikemangos that aren't very familiar to the vampires in K-world, seeing how everybody is going wild about the premise.
But right now I wouldn't care who gets cast in this as long as the drama itself is good.
As for Park Ki Woong, I want him in any drama sooner that later..!
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Ilikemangos
February 11, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Yeah, the only vampires I heard of in drama land is vampire prosecutor and vampire idol (were they actually vampires? Never watched it)
American entertainment, however.. Different story
Lots of gumihos in dramaland.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Vampire Idol? They totally were vampires, lol. Just nothing like what you'd imagine vampires to be, though (except Soo-hyuk).
And it's also Kim Woo-bin's only role where he isn't playing some variety of scary young thug (I considered watching it for him, but Lee Yubi became the deciding factor after Gu Family Book)
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Mojobobo
February 11, 2014 at 8:18 PM
YESSSS PARK KI WOONG! But he already has a movie upcoming with Han Chae Ah and then there's the question of when exactly he is going to the army...
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37 Nicolette
February 11, 2014 at 11:20 AM
OMG I would die if Yoon Shi Yoon did this! Can this please happen!?
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38 Viki
February 11, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Omg, I want a younger oppa lead too! Like Kim Woo Bin or Lee Soo Hyuk. Honestly I don't see Lee Soo Hyuk doing a main role yet since he is still quite new into the acting industry...but maybe he can play the sexy brooding murderous vampire while Woo Bin play the hot and sexy main lead? Ever since his last couple of projects, he can totally try and lead this one now! I would def watch out for this.
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39 Battle Angel
February 11, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Visually I vote for Kim woo bin, Kim JaeJeong, Hyun Bin, or Kim Joo Kwon. I like Lee Jun Ki or Yoon Yi Soon & Jo Jung Suk but I see vampires as beautiful, tall, lanky, aloof or cold & somewhat pale. They fit the good looking part but not tall/lanky or cold looking enough. I guess Joo Ji Hoon will work though if it has to be a Key East actor. If there wasn't an age limit I'd also would like Choi Jin-Hyuk...hehe
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40 Marami Salami
February 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM
How about Rain? For a comeback drama perhaps....
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41 alua
February 11, 2014 at 11:45 AM
I have no objection to the obvious choices (Kim Woo-bin, Lee Soo-hyuk).
A completely new face would be good too.
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42 ziggystardust
February 11, 2014 at 11:47 AM
This is the kind of camp that's right up my alley, I hope they pleeeease have a good cast/script.
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43 Nonsense
February 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM
eh, any good actor will do. We just need more eyeliner ;)
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44 yenthi
February 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Lee Hyun Woo or Joo Ji Hoon, if I had a say. :)
Baby Vampire Lee Hyun Woo would be so cute.
Also would be a good comeback for Joo Ji Hoon
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45 AJ
February 11, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Whoa, this looks good. Pleeeeease let it be either Yoon Shi Yoon or Lee Jun Ki...
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46 mskololia1
February 11, 2014 at 12:30 PM
Lee Jun Ki gets my vote for one of the vamps!
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47 pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:47 PM
My male lead wishlist:
Kim Jae-wook (GIVE HIM A LEAD ROLE ALREADY DAMMIT....too bad Age of Feeling will take up most of his time and not give him enough of a break before this starts)
Kim Woo-bin (give him a lead role already, it's high time and his last vampire role was such a total adorable unscary dork)
Lee Jun-ki (really hot in fusion supernatural sageuk mode)
Joo Ji-hoon (if Keyeast is picking among its actors)
Song Joong-ki (post-military, if they're filming later)
Lee Hyun-woo
Yoon Shi-yoon
Daniel Choi (he'd have the scholarly part down pat)
Park Ki-woong
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 12:56 PM
oh, and add Jang Geun-seok to the wishlist. He badly needs to do a role that isn't Hwang Taekyung redux.
I guess Lee Jong-seok is off the wishlist thanks to already doing a drama, but can we have Seo In-gook, then?
Female lead wishlist:
Lee Yubi (give her a lead role already, dammit!)
Kim Ji-won ( - ditto - )
Shin Mina (if they skew slightly older with the casting, she would be perfect and she's great with the supernatural sageuk, look at Arang. Plus great chemistry with all her costars.)
Yoon Eun-hye (same as with Mina, only I would love to see her in a sageuk and wipe Mirae's Choice from my brain)
Moon Chae-won (also great in sageuks and I'd love to see her in a role that actually gives her something to do)
Han Groo (underrated)
Kim So-eun
Park Bo-young
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redfox
February 11, 2014 at 1:22 PM
jang geun suk needs to be some really kind and sweet character for a change. not all grumpy with a hundred issues...maybe not quite right for him. or he needs to be a cheerful, YOLO character
but I would still prefer Park Ki Woong.
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pogo
February 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM
haha yeah, JGS needs to not play an asshole for once, it's funny because his pre-YAB roles used to be so much more diverse.
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Shellybean
February 11, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Is it bad that I'm fine with him being an asshole as long as he has better hair?
Chhavi
February 12, 2014 at 1:08 AM
The truth is that he even portrays his ASSHOLE character so well that one can fall in love with him...*moony eyes *
48 plumwine
February 11, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Sooooo up my alley! I've been looking up everyone's choices (I get confused still) and most of them are great. Depending on how it's written would be a determining factor on what style of actor for me. Since everyone's throwing out names (many I would enjoy) I'll throw out So Ji Sub for the evil vampire, since the main sounds younger.
Great one more thing to remember. I needed to start a list a year ago.
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mai09
February 11, 2014 at 7:31 PM
I want So Ji Sub as evil vampire too ^^
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49 Ilikemangos
February 11, 2014 at 1:20 PM
I was wondering how these plot elements would mesh together but I think if done right with a good balance of humor (from cross dressing shenanigans), a dark, eery tone(from the vampires), and an epic romance (protector role) we could have another hit on our hands. We'll see since now I'm intrigued.
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50 GuardIsDownBeware
February 11, 2014 at 1:26 PM
My "firsts" picks:
1. Kim Soo Hyun
2. Kim Woo bin
3. Kang Haneul
4. Lee Jun Ki
5. Jung Il-woo
And my ultimate pick? Can we get a veteran actor? Like dun-dun-dun-dun ...
Hyun Bin! :D
Sounds impossible, but who knows? kkkkkk
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GuardIsDownBeware
February 11, 2014 at 1:29 PM
I forgot Lee Jong Suk! Yeah, he's cute too!
And how about TOP doing a drama? :P
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KimNaNa
February 11, 2014 at 3:08 PM
Haha, I'm just rooting for Lee Jong Suk, as always~
But I think the lead girl should be convincing as a man; remember Blade and Petal? So, maybe someone like Yoon So Yi or Kim So Yeon.
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Crazynoona
February 11, 2014 at 5:21 PM
OMG YES, Yes to Binnie XD
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Kaybee
February 12, 2014 at 3:33 AM
Looking at the nose of the vampire in the picture above and the slim "V" shaped face... Lee Jong Suk would fit the bill.
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