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Ji Chang-wook, Park Min-young in the mix to join Healer

Wow, that was fast: Yoo Ji-tae (Midnight FM, A Star’s Lover) announced his casting in the new Song Ji-nah (Faith, Story of a Man, Legend) drama Healer just earlier this week, and now we have news of two additional potential castings with Ji Chang-wook (Empress Ki) and Park Min-young (A New Leaf).

We don’t have a lot of information on the characters they would play, but we have a little more description on the drama itself, which will be a mixed-genre series combining elements of romantic comedy and thriller. Yoo Ji-tae places a star broadcast reporter who discovers the truth of a bygone incident, which throws him into conflict as he deals with the conflict of truth versus faith, and he acts as the central link for the rest of the cast. Although with actors of Ji Chang-wook’s and Park Min-young’s status, I anticipate that they’ll be main leads as well (as opposed to secondary types). Perhaps it’ll be an ensemble deal?

Writer Song Ji-nah has dipped her toes into numerous genres with past projects (gangster drama, fantasy historical, revenge thriller, college drama) so it’s difficult to assume anything of Healer’s direction, but I can totally get behind a rom-com-thriller. Maybe in less capable hands I’d be warier of mixing genres, but I look forward to seeing what Song can whip up.

Healer will air as a Wednesday-Thursday drama on KBS, premiering in November.

Via Star News

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OMG from a distance I thought it was Lee Min Ho, and I was freaking out over a possible city hunter 2

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Ikr I was giddy dancing ....... Lmbo ... I'm excited for it she is one of my fav actresses in Korea just hope its better than new leaf

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After I read your comment,my great miss & longing for Lee Min Ho oppa in drama land came back to me again! :((
I also LUB LUB to hear about the news of "City Hunter 2"!!

Is there a possibility in Korean dramas to have the lead actress changed for the sequel 2,whereas the lead actor be the same?!
U know why I am asking this,BECAUSE Lee Min Ho & Park Min Young used to be in relation but they broke up! It's hard for the two the be paired again! Am I right?!

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2014 is the year of OTP reunions so anything is possible :)

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Dear nessie! ^ ^ what does OTP stand for?!
tnx!

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I'm not nessie, but OTP stands for "One True Pairing"

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I vote yes for them to get back together on screen and RL I Ship it that much ?

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Excited for Ji Chang Wook!
I'm not really sure about how I feel with PMY -.-

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I'm already waiting for this!!! They look so great together♥
You make my day!! Thank you!

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Great casting.....
Now I have to watch it....at any cost

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How about Ji Chang Wook's Mister Baek? Is it tanked then?

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I was thinking the same when i read it today because yesterday i've read that the show moved to MBC from SBS (lost the slot for Song For You)and it was the lead on the fall slot,like octomber or november and now this

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its quite the same with park hye run upcoming drama so November is a new news drama...

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I thought Ji Chang Wook was doing Mister Baek in November :( I was actually looking forward to that drama.

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Really excited about this! So glad Yoo Ji-tae confirmed!!!!

I've heard good things about Ji Chang-wook. And I do like Park Min-young well enough. I do feel like there are so many other actresses that I've been waiting to either get a shot at a lead role or make a comeback so I don't know, she's just not my top choice. But I do still like her :)

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Not happy with the female lead at all. JCW is a A-lister now, after the success of Empress Ki: He should behave like one and wait for a good script with a good female lead attached (advice also valid for LJS by the way). He could also go to MS & come back before his fellow actors.

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Since when? he has a long way to go to be near Yoo Ji Tae... Empress Ki was a success i agree but Lee Min Oh isn't even considered as an A-lister yet...

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Which LMH are you talking about?!
Lee Min Ho(1987) is INDEED an A-list actor!!

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When I think about A-lister, big names such as Won Bin or Lee Byung Hun come to mind- so I guess it depends on how you interpret A-lister, neither JCW nor LMH (1987) is one IMO. Perhaps LMH is an A-lister overseas , esp. China, but more from popularity standpoint.

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U know why you say this?
When an actor becomes wildly & immensely popular,people like you think this way.Because LMH is hot & popular,the first thing that comes to your mind is what you have written in your comment!!
In City Hunter,LMH did show his acting ability! GO & READ the recaps & comments in DB!

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U know why you say this?
When an actor becomes wildly & immensely popular,people like you think this way.Because LMH is hot & popular,the first thing that comes to your mind is what you have written in your comment!!
In City Hunter,LMH did show his acting ability! GO & READ the recaps & comments in DB!
He is currently filming for his upcoming action-noir movie,"Gangnam Blues".He has said in his interview that he will show a side of him which has never shown & his character is so different! He will prove people like you WRONG!!

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Yeah I agree. It's just like Hollywood. The A-list are usually the ridiculously popular movie stars and revered actors. Lee Minho isn't either of those yet. I think Lee Minho's issue is the follow up dramas to his first two hits didn't keep the momentum going. He really needed to get a hit movie after "City Hunter" instead of doing "Faith". Kim Soo Hyun rode the wave of the buzz from the monster hit that was TMTETS straight into never ending CFs and two back to back box office hit movies. Not only that he took the risk of returning to dramaland only to kill it yet again. Song Joong Ki is another example. With the one-two punch "Nice Guy" and the box office hit movie that was "Werewolf Boy" opening before "Nice Guy" even ended.

People wonder why so many movie actors stay away from dramas. It's because they've made it to that stage where they have their A-list status and they don't want to risk losing it over a fail drama. Kim Soo Hyun asked Jun Ji Hyun to join him in Man From the Stars and she returned to dramaland after being away for over a decade. She took that risk and wound up with a huge hit. Considering all the controversy over the CF they're dealing with now I wouldn't be surprised if she stayed away another decade. Two box office hit movies followed by a hit drama only further cemented her A-list status. She's already listed as one of the stars of Wong Kar Wai's next film and that's bigger than any hit drama could ever be. Lee Minho really needs to slay the men as well as the women as the lead in some hit movies and that would help get him there.

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i agree with you,I don't think JCW or LMH is A-list, they are populer, it's true because popularity always change, this is era 87 actor who mostly popular. Alist actor is actor who already establish,in acting n already have many good quality project, they are recognize or their acting not only get project base on their popularity they got now

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agree with u! Was kinda disappointed after watching him in LA for the shooting of Heirs...Well, am not digging a war here against Minoz...but, sorry he's acting sucks! LMH can't act and that's a reality!

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@mia, SJK is not yet an A-lister. He only has one hit drama as lead actor and one hit film as lead actor. Unless he can follow that up with future hits then yes he'll be considered as an A-lister. A-listers in Chungmuro are the likes of Won Bin, Ha Jung Woo and Park Hae-Il.

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I know he's not. I don't think Kim Soo Hyun's completely there either. They're both at the breakthrough point of their movie careers with only one hit movie as leads. They need a longer list of box office hits and/or critically acclaimed roles. They also need major popularity with the general public throughout the years those films and other projects are released. SJK (as well as Kim Soo Hyun) are just examples of the career path Lee Minho should have taken right after "City Hunter" to get closer to being on the A-list.

Dramas are just too risky. Even the most popular actors have flops. I was so happy to see Gong Yoo return to dramaland but given what happened with "Big", he would have been better off staying away. He should have picked a film as his followup to "Silenced".

Eventhough "Heirs" did nothing for me, it was popular enough that Lee Minho should ride the wave of it's popularity into movie land. He needs to take that spark and fun he brought to BOF and pick an action movie with a character that allows him to be playful and charming rather than hard edged.

On the subject of SJK, who knows where he'd be right now if he didn't have to enlist after all the buzz he got from "Werewolf Boy". At least he was smart enough not to take on another project that could have jeopardized his status before he enlisted. He left with a hit drama and big hit movie as his last two projects. That alone opens the doors for the floodgates to open when he's discharged. If he's smart he'll stay away from dramas and chose a movie for his comeback. Better to be in quality film that has acclaim and not much box office than a potential flop of a drama.

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Won Bin is not A-LISTER anymore. he is King of CF now.

even Korea netizen knew that Won Bin is not actor anymore, just read netizenbuzz website.

thats because Won Bin's decision who did not want to do any drama or movie in last 4 years.

A-list is jo in sung, so ji sub, lee min ho

even lee Min ho did much better rather than won bin , atleast lee min ho wanted to take a drama every year. how about won bin ?? he is just very busy to do CF , advertising because he is very LAZY in acting (kdrama or movie) even knetizen admitted it.

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Um. Ok, I'm not personally her biggest fan, but she's had successes such as Sungkyunkwan Scandal & City Hunter.

But DUDE, why should we even be talking about that when freakin' Yoo Ji-tae is attached?!

Neither of these two even hold a candle to him and Ji Chang-wook would be LUCKY to work with him. That's why he should accept this project.

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Whatever actor you like Lee Min Ho (1987) or Ji Chang Wook they are popular actor not a-listers, they have to proove themselves in movies atm to earn the title.

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No! Not her!!! She's so meh. And I thought Ji Chang-wook had another project lined up? I just wish he would get/choose a good project. I think he has the stuffs, but his projects are not the stuffs.

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Healer is the best Kdrama ever. i wonder now how'd feel about your comment here stating that as if healer is not a good one and park min young is a perfect actress for this role thats why she received the best actress award and even gain praises from the viewers even ji chang wook get the best actor award.They also won the best couple award 2 times and even get the best korean drama of the year and now both of them are very popular and even gained a hallyu star status because of this drama healer also this the most search drama in chinese networking sites. i must say just watch first?.

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Um.... squeeeeeeeeeeeee? I still need to let this rattle around in my brain for a bit. Not a big fan of hers for several reasons. (Oh who am I kidding... MANY reasons. *hmpf*)

JCW has officially rejected the "Mister Baek" possibility because there are too many variables still outstanding (time slot; broadcast network; lead writer; other cast; etc.). Interesting premise... but you can't sit on your hands waiting for all the planets to align.

Regardless, My Precious Fighting!!!

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so it's official that he rejected?yesterday it was still on board,like MBC took the project because he was attached as the lead and now this

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I'm looking forward to this show, only because I like it when movie actors make a television comeback :)

I haven't seen any Ji Chang Wook drama yet....

And I liked PMY in her past projects that I've seen...

So yeah...I'm interested!

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For Song Ji Na, I'd love to turn it on. But if PMY was casted as the lead, I'm going to miss this.
PMY is beautiful, but acting is a bit still far for her.

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Healer is the best Kdrama ever. park min young is the perfect actress for this role thats why she received the best actress award and even gain praises from the viewers even ji chang wook get the best actor award.They also won the best couple award 2 times and even get the best korean drama of the year and now both of them are very popular and even gained a hallyu star status because of this drama healer also this the most search drama in chinese networking sites. i guess you must be eating your words now to min young?.

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I don't like her, sorry

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don't worry she doesn't even know you and she doesn't like you too???

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Please no Park Min Yong. She is like a pretty plastic doll. Never get connected with her emotional acting. JCW is my favorite actor. Please cast a more natural and sincere female lead.

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If Park Min Young is in, I am definitely the one who will watch and promote the drama. Min Young, we are waiting for your decision. You had several good dramas in KBS such as I am Sam, SKKS and Glory Jane. So lets see how this one turns out.

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You so right! I'm so loved her in KBS progects. I need to rewatch Glory Jane. Thanks for reminded me.

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My pleasure. Actually, I did not notice it as well until one of other Min Young fans (AndOne) reminded me about it. Yes, I loved Glory Jane and SKKS the most. She acted in KBS "Gumiho" as well for what she received an Excellence Award, Actress in a Special/One Act Drama. So she had pretty good projects in KBS.

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Wasn't JCW courted for the body-swap drama? Guess he rejected that then?

I think they'd look good together but I have a lot of reservations with PMY. She always looks like she's acting rather than emoting naturally. But I suppose she improved after working with someone like KMM.

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I think Ji Chang Wook rejected drama Mister Baek for a good reason. I trust his decision! Anyway, Park Min Young is fine. She's not great, but I think she's not a bad actor. I wish the female lead is Park Shin Hye, Ha Ji Won, Jeon Ji Huyn, Song Hye Ko, or Han Ji Min...I can't wait to see Ji Chang Wook on screen again. He did so well in Empress Ki. Trust me, his acting is 10x better than Lee Min Ho, and he's very good-looking.

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Since when Lee Min Ho become a standard, a name to reach to prove your idol's ability? This post is not even related to Lee Min Ho. Please give the guy some peace. He is way too busy.

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No need to worked up. She just stating her opinion. Actually many people compare JCW to LMH. Some say they have some resemblances. They also born in '87 so some comparison is unavoidable.

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It's the freedom of speech, and everyone has the right to voice their opinion. I mentioned and compared Ji Chang Wook with Lee Min Ho because Park Min Young is offered in this drama, and many people said they want to see the LMH-PMY pair, so that's why I had to compare these two actors. I'm sorry if I offend Lee Min Ho's fans, but honestly in Faith, and The Heirs, he didn't impress me like what Ji Chang Wook has done to me through his excellent performance in Empress Ki. Lee Min Ho is very handsome, famous, and my younger sister is crazy about him. Trust me, before I discover Ji Chang Wook, I thought Kim Soo Huyn and Lee Min Ho are the best young actors under 30 years old, but I changed my mind after watching Ji Chang Wook. Yeah, sorry for comparing them, it's not necessary! I don't know about Yoo Ji Tae, but I heard he is good actor.

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Neither Lee Min Ho nor his fans have any interest in this drama. Good luck to the drama. But we appreciate if his name is spared in the related topic.

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OMG seriously chill!!
damn no need to get work up like that. It's just an opinion. Sometime a name gets drag in. But doesn’t mean its meant any harm.

Ji chang wook was amazing in EK. One of the best young actors out there. He's got the looks & talent. Definitely deserve more chances. Should be able to lead his own drama!

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How old are you?!
I am sure that you are jealous that LMH is the MOST WANTED & POPULAR actor & has the largest international fan base!!
Are you a critic,writer or whatever to gauge an actor's ability??
If this is is,then I say Ji Chang Wook LACKS a lot in acting.Trust me

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Um, chill...

Also, I don't even know you, so why should I trust you...

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LMASOF! The why should I trust you & think your idol'acting is good?! Read your comment in which you said "Trust me"
LOL!!

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Please open your eyes. No where in this post have I ever mentioned "trust me".

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letme help you.. here are some proofs how JCW "LACKS" in acting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX0dhpP25sU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip0pwg4CcWc

You're welcome..

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Park Shin Hye better than Park Min Young?

I seriously doubt that. I've watched both of them in at least four different dramas. And I can seriously state that this is not the case. In my opinion, I would say Park Min Young is better, objectively speaking. I also give her credit for trying to stretch herself doing a wide variety of roles. Not too sure why she seems to get a lot of flak by commentors on DB, but I guess people have their preferences.

Not hating on Park Shin Hye, I like her well enough, but other than 'You're Beautiful', which was the first drama I watched her in, she seems to play the same part in most or all of her dramas. I don't mean that the roles don't change, but SHE never does. I'm looking for change and growth from one drama to the next, and honestly I don't see that with her.

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I love Shin Hye & I wish her as you say to take different roles I feel that she can expand but the limitations in the roles in korean drama without creative writings for the dramas I want her to concentrate to finish her studyings 1st & then chose the role that will give her something as an actress .
I wish her to make movies more to give her more experience bcz I see improvement in movie industry with good stories .

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NileRose, I recognized your username as one of huge PSH fan- I applaud you for acknowledging the issue being discussed and not jump blindly defending your bias - unlike some other fans. I don't watch all her dramas, but I have a soft spot for her since YAB is my first K-drama and I loved it.

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I agree with this. I like Park Shin-hye and I think she's promising, but she has been playing shrinking violets and wallflowers ever since You're Beautiful. I would love to see her play upbeat and outrageous characters for a change. Alternatively, I would also like to see her play quiet but dangerous characters ala Han Groo in Girl K.

Park Min-young's not the best young actress, IMO, but I don't see why she can't be paired with Ji Chang-wook. While her skills could use some improvement, she has enough creds to be in this drama. I don't think she's the best option, but it could be worse. It could be Shin Se-kyung.

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i agree with you park min young is way better in acting than park shin hye. she is just popular thats why always have a hit drama..but other than that i think theres nother special about her. she cant pull out a kiss scene. shes like a fish when theres a kiss scene.✌

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nothing* i mean ✌

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I saw it first hand, having been able to watched LMH during his shooting Heirs in LA, his acting sucks! For some reason, he kept looking at the mirror checking for his hair & kept asking for retouched! He was always conscious about how he looked in every scenes! It took LMH several takes before he could execute a single scene...there was no emotion! He was more like a dead piece of wet logged...sorry LMH fans but, just telling the truth...I used to like him really but it feels like it 's just a waste of time! I guess he's better off doing CF's

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I have mixed feelings over this one. I'm happy JCW will come back with a new drama and the story seems good in the hands of experienced writer. But on the other hand I'm wary of PMY. Don't get me wrong, I watched ANL and I quite like her. She's not bad actress but I never like her in person and was hoping JCW with someone else.

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You don't like her in person?

Most negative commenters about PMY here just seem to dislike her personality? More so than her acting ability. I wonder why... (can't imagine a valid reason).
For a television actress she is not nearly as bad as most give her credit for.

And about LMH, for a drama television actor he is considered an a-list star.

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You have a good point. I wonder if the negative reactions to PMY has to do with the fact that she once dated and broke up with Lee Min Ho. I've read that a lot of idols say that once a couple breaks up it often reflects negatively on the female of that relationship, while the male goes around as if nothing happened. I kind of wonder if that's the case here. To be honest, she's not at all a bad actress, so I wonder why so many seem to dislike her.

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actually she is one of the best actress of her generation. many people just see her a being plastic beauty thats why she has many haters. I think theyre just jealous because she's super beautiful and has to work with all the handsome actors they wish they can have. park min young is my only idol and i only love her??

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PMY in a Rom Com? I'll give it shot. Don't suck story.

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PMY in a new drama??am so gonna watch!..don't have a clue who d male lead is but he better be good.

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"the heirs" is finished! why commentators in DB don't let go of it? Even the cast of this drama are moving on & are busy with their current projects.They are even super happy for the success brought by this drama.
could you please stop comparing anything with "The Heirs"!
I have seen in many posts that they mentioned this drama & compare it with other dramas.

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I will be one of the happiest persons if Min Young is back on screen soon

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I am really disappointed at the deteriorating quality of the comment section on DB. This used to be my favorite place to hang out. I used to see smart, snarky and outrageously funny and insightful comments. Now I see mostly a bunch of naivety mingled with loony fangirling..

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Javabeans!! CALL Girlfriday & both of you join the people here bashing lee min ho!
I remember your recaps & the harsh comments. These people have taken after you!
Come & join them coz you two can LOL them by your hilarious YET insulting comments!
When Javabeans & Girlfriday like a drama then it will be the best drama ever & everyone will comment & say you are right! If you don't like an actor(like lee min ho) & his drama,then you will destroy him & his drama to the core!!

EVERYONE HERE THANK YOU for your hard work & NONE criticize you! PLS READ MY COMMENT!

PS:I know your fans will be coming down on me.However,I mustered up courage to say these things!

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Are you really Lee Min Ho fan? If you are, you should know both javabeans and Girlfriday adore Lee Min Ho. They just do not like the drama called Heirs. I start to guess the intentions behind some of the comment here today. Call me suspicious. But why all of sudden Lee Min Ho's name appear on a non related topic. And then bunch of his fan-like comments that actually appear to be anti.

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R.M.F.E.

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Even though I haven't finished Empress Ki yet, Ji Chang Wook has been so amazing in the drama that I really thought he'd be the lead for his next drama. He went from having stardom and back to back hits with Smile Donghae and Warrior Baek Dong Soo to two dramas that didn't get great ratings or buzz. Now that he's back on track, I just hope this drama keeps him there. He's got the talent, the looks and charm and he's still in his twenties. With the successful dramas he's had under his belt, he should be at the point where he joins the ranks of the other popular younger actors like Yoo Ah In, Song Jong Ki, Lee Minho, and Kim Soo Hyun. He really needs a lead in a buzzed about drama.

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Ohhh, nice. They are both so cute.

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I am not a big fan of PMY so this isn't exciting for me at all. lol

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So much happy my pretty Min young for the new drama again soon with a best actor Ji Chang Wook . Continue to empower and inspire me and your fans though all your hard work!

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Who is LMH?? Why is he being discussed in my Puppy's news?? people are having war over a POSSIBILITY of a DRAMA.. Seems legit..

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So how bout Yoo Ji Tae partner in this drama? Maybe Yoon Eun Hye?

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What the HEL* is Park Min Young doing beside Ji Chang Wook. Please, someone give this lady a RED CARD in drama land. She sucks!!!

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i'm glad you share the same view about her, not one of my faves

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Park Min Yougn, we love you! if you decide to take the casting offer, that would be great. Take care and have a safe trip back from France and Swiss.

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Yaaaay for Ji Chang Wook. I was blown away by his acting in Empress Ki and he easily became one of my favorites. Though I would've liked to see him leading a drama, I will take what I'm offered.

I only saw PMY in Sungkyunkwan Scandal and I liked her.

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Aahhh finally got to see Yoo Ji Tae in small screen again. He's surely going to make this show worth to watch, regardless who the supporting actors and actresses are. So please enough fussing about the supporting role, we have Yoo Ji Tae after all.

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Woaw! LMH is jst popular!. . . U lyk PMY or not, she has 2 kip duin her thin.. PMY N JCW s definately a MUST watch.i luv both. I cnt get enof of her.

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looking forward for this upcoming drama..love and miss JI CHANG WOOK

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I love PMY in SKKS and CH !!! My first time to watch a JCW drama and this make me all the more excited.

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