Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Jin-wook, Park Seo-joon cast to play one leading man
by girlfriday
How can three guys play one leading man, you ask? Why, in a body-swap comedy where the hero constantly wakes up in different bodies, of course. The fact that he wakes up in only men as handsome as Yoo Yeon-seok (Answer Me 1994), Lee Jin-wook (Three Musketeers), or Park Seo-joon (Witch’s Romance) is a bit unrealistic on the part of Fate, but I guess if I’m already suspending my disbelief for a body-hopping romantic lead, why not overlook how statistically unlikely this scenario would be? (Riiight, ’cause math is the thing that would stop me from watching this movie.)
The project, called Beauty Inside, is about a man who goes to sleep and wakes up in another person’s body, and another, and another. The description just says it happens when he goes to sleep and wakes up, so who knows if he literally wakes up in a new body every day, or if he spends chunks of time in each. It’s basically the story of his journey back to his own body, motivated by the fact that he’s in love with a woman — Han Hyo-joo (Cold Eyes), who’s been attached to the project since August — and somehow has to win her heart despite this predicament.
I have no idea how he’s going to get her to fall in love with him when she’ll see him as three (or more) different men, but already I find the uphill battle endearing. To really get me in the heart, they’d have to cast the original hero well — a sweet guy who isn’t as handsome, but could really get across that he’s a better man on the inside — someone like Oh Jung-se or Park Jung-min. I mean, if the guy starts out looking like Yoo Yeon-seok and spends time in Lee Jin-wook’s body, I don’t know that there are a lot of life lessons to be learned there.
In any case, I like the idea that Han Hyo-joo’s character falls in love with the man on the inside no matter which body he’s in, and it should be really fun to watch these actors portray one character consistently from body to body. And the best part? She gets to date them all, and then she doesn’t even have to choose which guy to be with in the end — they all get the girl! Talk about having your cake and eating it too.
The actors are considering favorably and finalizing negotiations; once the casting is complete, Beauty Inside will start filming later this year for a 2015 release.
Via Star News
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1 xxvxx
September 29, 2014 at 4:05 AM
God, is this my early Christmas present?
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aen03
September 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM
above comment FTW! Hhaha my thoughts exactly.
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nomad
September 29, 2014 at 8:53 AM
Awww, my birthday isn't until next month! Thank you very kamsa for your highly considerate idea, Drama Writers! *amincloudninealldaytoday*
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2 Mama J
September 29, 2014 at 4:06 AM
Now I am desperately wishing for Oh Jung Se to be part of this too.
I might be a little excited about this.
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houstontwin
September 29, 2014 at 5:41 AM
Great suggestion. He has a lot of charm.
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3 pigsnout
September 29, 2014 at 4:09 AM
Does it mean that she gets to date Sun Woo+Chilbongie+ the other cutie from Cunning Single Lady? Perfect.
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glowry
September 29, 2014 at 6:19 AM
Park Seojoon is not in Cunning Single Lady.. i think you mistaken with Seo Kangjoon.. =)
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nomad
September 29, 2014 at 8:55 AM
The cutie is from Witch's romance...That is one LUCKY actress!
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4 SD
September 29, 2014 at 4:10 AM
The plot reminds me of the novel "Everyday" by David Levithan. This should be interesting. :D
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Adian
September 29, 2014 at 4:54 AM
I totally agree. "Everyday" is the first thing that popped in my mind.
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anier
September 29, 2014 at 6:09 PM
Right on, Everyday!
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ancientgranpa
September 30, 2014 at 1:15 AM
I was gonna post about that book too! LOL
I read it like 2 weeks ago and when I read about this I just laugh because that waking up on somebody elses body everyday is still crisp on my mind LOL
Did the writer inspired by Levithan's book or what ^^;;
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Xanthe's
January 17, 2015 at 5:54 PM
I'm thinking the same thing
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Redj
September 30, 2014 at 6:09 AM
Right! I smell plagiarism. Hmmm.
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verte
October 3, 2014 at 7:10 AM
Yes, it seems almost exactly the same...
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5 daydreamer11
September 29, 2014 at 4:13 AM
This is Yoo Yeon Seok's fi-freaking-th movie for 2014. I am having mixed feelings. Happy and sad.
5 for you, movies and none for drama. ;_________;
The movie's premise sounds interesting and I've seen the short movie "Beauty Inside" by Drake Doremus (as someone pointed it out in Han Hyo Joo's previous casting post) and the short movie made me awwww'ing.
If this movie really is based on that short movie, or any other materials of the same plot, I hope the movie production team sorted out on the copyright matters, first.
...again, Yoo freaking Yeon Seok, I am cryptic staring you for not returning to dramaland. sobs.
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dimsumofallthings
September 29, 2014 at 7:40 AM
+1
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Rachel
September 29, 2014 at 11:14 PM
Haha yeah it's crazy how many movies he's involved in. Then again, he's taken the shortcut from cable stardom to movie stardom! Many other actors would have to get a significant role on a network TV series to get so many movie offers.
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6 Even
September 29, 2014 at 4:35 AM
You had me at Yoo Yeon Seok.
Then you had me at Lee Jin Wook.
And again at Park Seo Joon. (is it my birthday?)
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thursdaynexxt
September 29, 2014 at 5:00 AM
+1 :D
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coffeenlucia
September 29, 2014 at 9:59 PM
+1!! This is like my dream drama
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Maru Hime
September 29, 2014 at 7:18 AM
Happiness!!!
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rez
September 29, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Happy birthday to you, and all fangirls in dramaland :))
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Carinne
September 29, 2014 at 9:49 AM
Ditto! *goes off and do the MC Hammer dance*
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7 Samk
September 29, 2014 at 4:40 AM
Are you freaking kidding me!! This is AWESOME! Three men that I love love love. Witch's Romance, Reply 1994, Nine times travel are my fav! I can barely wait...this is going to be great!!!! Yeaaaaaa
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8 pinny
September 29, 2014 at 4:59 AM
Lee Jin Wook!
So excited when I saw this post. There's just something about him that really makes me like him as an actor.
I just wuuuuv him!!
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9 Chilbongie's girl
September 29, 2014 at 5:02 AM
CAN'T FREAKIIING BREATH
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10 glowry
September 29, 2014 at 5:03 AM
Omagoshhhh screaming like hell reading the title.. How could they put Yoo Yeonseok + Lee Jinwook + Park Seojoon together.. All my favs.. Plus with awesome Han Hyojoo.. This is no joke.. I need air to breathe rite now..!
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11 thursdaynexxt
September 29, 2014 at 5:05 AM
He has to win her heart? If I was her, I'd have trouble stopping me from throwing myself bodily at any of them!
Sounds a little bit "Frog Prince", with more prince than frog. Even just 2 of those names would make me watch. I'm in!
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noran
September 29, 2014 at 5:08 AM
Excuse me, Han Hyo Joo is never an awesome actress, just ok actress. Most Korean know how she got her position now.
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gg
September 29, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Pardon me for being curious, but how?
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ujsid
September 29, 2014 at 7:52 AM
LOL this comment is so out of place and full of random hate.
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nomad
September 29, 2014 at 9:02 AM
I know, right? At the mention of all the 3 leading men, I can careless who the heroine is...heck, I can careless what the plot is going to be. It'll be just a whole lot of...*nose bleed*
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ujsid
September 29, 2014 at 1:04 PM
there there sis!
*hands you a nasal pack*
I know too much sexiness for one movie *_*
Pass
September 29, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Random hate? Why can't someone have a differing opinion?
This particular actress is not my favorite, either. I am not aware of the Netizen's opinions. I just know that I have come to loathe her acting in the projects in which she has worked.
Her acting is way overrated!
This sounds like a very interesting movie. I do not know if I can watch this even with the wonderful male leads.
Sorry.
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Popo286
September 29, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Oh really ? but i am also sorry to say her fans don't care what K netizens think/know about her . Her fans just care about her acting , her projects , ... . because for her fans , she is the best actress . she had to work hard to get many things in her carreer .
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Fitri Iphiet
September 29, 2014 at 8:23 PM
i wonder also.. how? anyone knows about this? i thought she got her position by working so hard and her projects got loved by many viewer.. or maybe she's a lucky person.. or maybe.. she and her manager are smart in choosing the right projects.. :)
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kanz
September 29, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Yep, that would be me too! How I could keep calm myself when I get 3 different handsome sexy boyfriends each day. LOL
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thursdaynexxt
September 29, 2014 at 3:11 PM
Of all the weird and wonderful...
woke up this morning to find my comment about 3 hot guys rolled into 1 had turned into a Han Hyo-joo thread!
Just for the record, I don't know who Han Hyo-joo is, lol!
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12 eastwestmess
September 29, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Wait, Park Jung-Min, as in former SS501 Park Jung-Min? Because if so, he falls into the same category as our leads in terms of looks. Or am I missing another Park Jung-Min out there?
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kanz
September 29, 2014 at 5:56 AM
No, I think Park Jung Min here is PJM in YAAS.
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eastwestmess
September 29, 2014 at 6:32 AM
Ahhhh. thank you! I didn't have time to watch You're All Surrounded, and I've never watched any of his work. But that sounds more right. :)
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13 cg
September 29, 2014 at 5:48 AM
Sounds like a fun and endearing film...
On a side note, when will we get back the mobile version? (I hope I don't sound like a broken record..lol...but I want to read my favorite site with full comfort ;) )
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jensredshoes
September 29, 2014 at 8:18 AM
Is that what's wrong? I thought it was just a problem with my phone/I'm not smart enough to fix. :) And this movie... I wish it wetter a drama!
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jensredshoes
September 29, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Yep, not smart enough to use my phone. " were"
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14 Silver
September 29, 2014 at 6:09 AM
This is just like the book Everyday by David Levithan!!!
Well a similar story line to it. When I read the synopsis, I was shocked because they both have the same idea!
I am really excited on how they are gonna make this movie and also who wouldn't fall for guys like them??? The lead actress is really lucky hehehe :D
I recommend you guys to read the book! It's really amazing :D
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15 Y.
September 29, 2014 at 6:14 AM
Just one of these actors would be a right reason to watch whatever (I mean, I like their acting and their faces/body, not gonna lie), but the THREE of them TOGETHER? Is it Christmas already??? Why is it a movie though? And most importantly, what can we do to be in Han Hyo-joo's shoes?!
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16 dfl123
September 29, 2014 at 6:23 AM
Park Seo-Joon & Lee Jin Wook!!!
I think I just died and went to heaven!
Er I don't get it, why would it be so hard for the female lead to fall in love with the male lead(s)?????
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17 blueribbon
September 29, 2014 at 6:54 AM
I know I am not the only one who has said this but itdoes remind me of everyday by David Leviathan I am currently reading the book. They should be careful hopefully they don't get a lawsuit.
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18 Mandy
September 29, 2014 at 7:05 AM
This is way too awesome! Just... I need this now. And I'm really expecting the script to be all sorts of amazing since they managed to woo all these men and Han Hyo-joo.
This easily just shot up to my most awaited movie for next year!
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19 fab
September 29, 2014 at 7:10 AM
Wait does it also mean that HHJ will wake up every other day with each of the four?? Yeah this should be fun!
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20 crazykel
September 29, 2014 at 7:11 AM
Please, movie of awesome, give me abs, abs galore. :)
Seriously, though, I'm really excited. I love these three.
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21 loveprevail
September 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM
Getting one of them is already God sent. You're telling me the leading lady is getting THREE?!!! *faint*
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22 kimchikay
September 29, 2014 at 7:28 AM
After Blade Man - nothing seems out of this world.
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23 dimsumofallthings
September 29, 2014 at 7:39 AM
So proud of YYS for snagging another film, but I'm itching to have him for 16+ episodes and the thirst is getting realer by the day.
BUT... on the upside, a movie with Lee Jin Wook and Park Seo Joon? SO exciting.. I hope that they all have a bromance with each other bts, since YYS seems to form really tight friendships with his bros.
Han Hyo Joo I am meh about, but with these guys on board, I don't even really mind.
But yes... someone has been sneaking into my fantasies and telling the powers that be in K ent to MAKE THIS HAPPEN.
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24 mashimomo
September 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Can *I* switch bodies with Han Hyo-joo? Lucky lady!
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25 ujsid
September 29, 2014 at 7:50 AM
One lady gets 3 handsome men laying their hearts out at her feet
....
*looks at self*
Another gets around 15 medical book at her throat....with a knife....thats red hot....
life is unfair.
p.s. I want dibs on Lee Jin Wook ?
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eastwestmess
September 29, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Fellow med student?
Life is definitely unfair. I've come to the realization recently that I should've gotten into photography instead. People always need them, and they're paid well, get to travel, enjoy life, etc. Sigh.
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ujsid
September 29, 2014 at 1:06 PM
I am a doctor actually^^ Graduated in 2013...currently studying for my specialisation OTL
I know the feel...sometime I feel like kicking myself for picking med...but I actually do love my job so it's good :D
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eastwestmess
September 29, 2014 at 3:02 PM
Ah. Well, at least there's hope that I can fit kdramas into my life later on. :)
I'd hope you love it. Otherwise, that's a lot of time, effort, and money invested for nothing.
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ujsid
September 29, 2014 at 4:38 PM
ofcourse you can girl! But not really a lot when you are actually working..I am currently on a leave so I can squeeze some drama time here and there :D
I do love it. In my opinion, there is no other field that would have suited me best^^
26 eskimo
September 29, 2014 at 8:06 AM
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nomad
September 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM
I'm sooo confused at this comment...what's going on anyway?
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thesandwitch04
September 29, 2014 at 9:42 AM
That's so random. One minute I was enjoying all the love that the three leads are getting to...this?
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pogo
September 29, 2014 at 12:16 PM
actually, yes, I prefer talking about the three male leads too. They're hot and fantastic actors.
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pogo
September 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM
I looked it up, and while I don't believe in guilt by association either, her brother bullying a fellow soldier to the point of suicide and then having her well-connected family cover it up (for the sake of her image and her many CFs) is not a minor thing.
I don't see what her wanting attention or not has to do with it. The initial fault was not hers, but she benefited from the coverup - I am not surprised that people are angry and calling for her CFs to go down, if they could do the same with Lee Byung Hoon.
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fab
September 29, 2014 at 1:06 PM
I think I've read somewhere that her father is high ranked in the military, so I think the cover-up is done especially for and by him. It's all so sad, I hope for the victims bereaved a fair investigation.
Oh and I think LBH is a first class creep that should be forgotten. HHJ not so much.
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pigsnout
September 29, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Lee Byung Hoon was also involved in Han Hyo Joo's coverup, he is the owner of her agency and got all the articles taken down. There is no way shedid not know about the scandal, or did not agree to the covering up.
CF is about image, would anyone really want to buy things endorsed by a star who you know tried to hide something like this?
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Lala
September 30, 2014 at 4:44 AM
Well, she is still promoting for the army force and being the ambassador. So, can understand why the Koreans got turned off. It is complete BS to say that she doesn't know what happened and what her father/MC are doing.
27 chi
September 29, 2014 at 8:07 AM
The premise reminds me of a book by David Levithan.
Anyways, I'm very happy about the three leading men but not entirely convinced by the leading lady.
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28 bbstl
September 29, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Awwwwww, now I want to see them in a show where we get lots of bromance. But I will gladly take them all even if only one at a time.
Park Seo Juuuuuun!!! Be still my heart.
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29 cvang010
September 29, 2014 at 9:08 AM
well she better take it! its not 1 but three handsome guys! lol 3 birds with one stone! lol
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30 trebuchette
September 29, 2014 at 9:31 AM
OMG THIS IS LIKE MY DREAM CAST/MOVIE! Han Hyo Joo is one of my fave K-actress, and those guys she'll be paired up with are totally crush-worthy too! Favoring Lee Jin Wook the most because of his role in Miss Granny. ;A; And since we're on the topic about the lead guy swapping bodies...can I wake up tomorrow in Han Hyo Joo's?
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31 Bex
September 29, 2014 at 9:34 AM
So this is just quantum leap?
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Jae
September 29, 2014 at 1:02 PM
That was my first thought. I like that show.
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32 Cocoboo
September 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM
OMG. PARK SEO JOON.
I was like foaming at the mouth when I saw his name.
I wanna see him in new projects!!!
:D
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33 Beng
September 29, 2014 at 10:02 AM
what an interesting story. So original that i can see this being adapted again by the Hollywood =)
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34 Beng
September 29, 2014 at 10:05 AM
totally agree with Oh Jung Se =)
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35 mmouaaa
September 29, 2014 at 10:17 AM
This is the best news to wake up to on my birthday! Three hotties in one movie. I've got to watch! :D
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36 museofmanymasks
September 29, 2014 at 11:12 AM
One word:YES. Can't wait to see who the beauty inside is.
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37 Abbie
September 29, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Is this a drama or a movie? Please say drama!
This sounds interesting, but I admit the premise gave me pause at first. If I had to choose from those three who I would want to be the hero it would be Lee Jin-wook. But, if none of them is the real body, then okay. I'll go with it. There must be a more supernatural reason why the hero gets body-swapped. Maybe he's in a coma or something?
Anyway, the final cast will be what decides me to watch or not.
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38 jam
September 29, 2014 at 11:58 AM
HHJ has always had this knack of working with the hottest & talented costars...but...now three in one?!!! she is blessed..........T_T lets switch HHJ.....prrrease.....
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39 redfox
September 29, 2014 at 12:25 PM
gowd I feel like a dirty joke even when it is not my style.
I mean both stars of witches romance go from jumping in bed together to jumping into a different life /body.
seeing Seo Joon again brings such warm bright memories. like the sun is up even though it is night. his character was so sweet and kind
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yoeyoe
September 29, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Both stars of witch's romance going to bodyswap comedy'
That's what I am thinking too.I was like what's happened with body swap comedies But I prefer this story pitching more, but, well, both are promising though
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40 soprection
September 29, 2014 at 12:37 PM
You had me at Park Seo Joon and Yoo Yeon-Seok. Wow, I would not miss this for the world.
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41 yoeyoe
September 29, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Park seo joon finally get a script of his own story lolz, I m pretty sure he can sympatize the character really well this time
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42 Saya
September 29, 2014 at 3:13 PM
This sounds like "Every Day", a YA book by David Levithan (editor of my beloved Maggie Stiefvater <3), which I haven't read, but my sister still complains about, years after reading it, because it was so frustrating and unsatisfying. Hope the drama is better!
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43 Viki
September 29, 2014 at 7:05 PM
oooh eye candiessss
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44 Carinne
September 29, 2014 at 7:25 PM
Oh, Santa! You're here early. Thank you.^ ^
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45 Sue
September 29, 2014 at 8:08 PM
Genius! I love it. If this was real life I wouldn't mind if my boyfriend hopped around once in a while.
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46 Requiem
September 29, 2014 at 10:09 PM
So, I just want to clarify something here.
Is this plot similar to a book by some guy named something like Dave Hobbes.... Something called Every Man, Forever Day, or All Week?
;)
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47 NN
October 1, 2014 at 1:24 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beauty_Inside
The idea is the same as this Intel and Toshiba's second social film.
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nosleeptonight
October 1, 2014 at 7:45 AM
you're right! i followed this "series" a few years ago since they released the episodes on youtube (easy to find!) and it had matthew gray gubler (whatta cutie!!)! it was really fun!
i wonder if this project is a remake then? or some kind of adaptation?
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nosleeptonight
October 1, 2014 at 7:50 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6s3fiQcwTc
also, here's a link to all 6 episodes. just in case anyone is interested!:)
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revlow
January 23, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Cool! Thanks nosleeptonight. (And jeez... how I relate to your screen name.)
By my count at at asianwiki.com there are 21 actors and actresses who'll be playing the same character in Beauty Inside. http://asianwiki.com/Beauty_Inside
Ought to be interesting!
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