Shine or Go Crazy’s cursed and fated lovers
by girlfriday
Here’s a peek at Jang Hyuk and Oh Yeon-seo on the set of their new series Shine or Go Crazy, the novel adaptation fantasy historical drama that’s headed to MBC in January. Oh Yeon-seo has been in a number of historical dramas before, all set in Joseon (Dong Yi, Merchant Kim Man-deok, King Sejong the Great), and Jang Hyuk is probably still most famous for Chuno. He’s also known for always being cast as characters in lower social classes, so this will actually be his first time playing a royal. It’s certainly a new look for him, which might explain the hair shock (it takes a few seconds to ease into it), but he looks better in the stills where it’s less coiffed, less mane-crown-helmet-ish.
The fusion historical drama is set in the early Goryeo era, and is about the whirlwind romance between two cursed royals from two different nations. Oh Yeon-seo plays the last princess of Balhae, who is fated to be the light of a different country. She narrowly escapes death as a child at the hands of her own people because of that prophecy, and will later come to fulfill that role in Goryeo. She’s described as a bright, active young woman who isn’t your average sageuk heroine, but who is these days?
Jang Hyuk is a Goryeo prince who also gets shunned by his family because of a prophecy, which says that he’ll turn the nation into a river of blood. He gets ousted from the palace and lives life on the fringes, isolated and held back from being the rightful heir to the throne. The two royals meet and have an overnight wedding (I still don’t know what that means, but let’s just go with super speedy romance), which is where the story really begins.
Who knows, maybe it’ll be another Empress Ki and MBC will have a party. Honey Lee, Im Joo-hwan, and Ryu Seung-soo costar. Shine or Go Crazy will be 24 episodes, and follows Pride and Prejudice on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning in mid-January.
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1 kanz
December 19, 2014 at 3:36 AM
MBC Drama Dept be like:
A: Ah Seungnyang's costume is too pretty to waste.
B: Let's make another Goryeo drama then.
A: Don't forget to use the same setting too.
B: Okay.
It's a bit weird seeing Jang Hyuk in Goryeo's royal costume. Even weirder he wears similar costumes as Seung Nyang and Wang Yoo in Empress Ki.. hehehe
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hanny
December 19, 2014 at 5:32 AM
Kekekkeke... I like this thought ;)
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ritevo
December 20, 2014 at 9:36 AM
lol :D, well they did spend a lot on Empress Ki. Frankly, though I prefer the pre-Joseon era, as the women usually have more to do than sitting around and being pretty or petty (take your pick).
There has been such a dearth of good sageuks lately, I'm actually looking forward to this one. I'm also glad at the 24 episode count, cause truth be told, despite the success, Empress Ki unraveled a bit towards the end.
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eny
December 19, 2014 at 9:13 AM
yes i found it weird too plus the same hairstyle, in the end it for saving the budget
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TS
December 19, 2014 at 3:47 PM
Or, those could be the styles for those days. Usually people of the same status wore similar clothing.
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Gidget
December 19, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Maybe we could crowdfund some new wigs?
But broader than that, what I don't get is the new trend for blending 1970's fashion into the styling for historical fusion dramas. *Also thinking Sword and Flower, Night Watchman*
I sure hope SOGC isn't going in this direction. From start to finish, the fashion trends of the 1970's were widely ridiculed just as soon as they passed. And for good reason.
Though I suppose if they're 'committed' to that thematic path for this show, a good soundtrack might be:
For his mane of glory:
Ah, ah, ah, ah...stayin' alive...stayin' alive.
For the fight scenes:
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
Oh-hoh-hoh-hoah
Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting...
I'm sure there are lots more.
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houstontwin
December 19, 2014 at 2:58 PM
I like your soundtrack!
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Rovi
December 24, 2014 at 4:31 AM
No, the female costumes doesn't look like it was worn by Ha Ji-won.
And since Oh Yeon-seo is supposed to be from the State of Balhae, a different look should be appropriate, but not to forget some Chinese influences since China ruled the world that time...
But, I may agree with you, MBC has had a (noticeable on my part) case of reusing some props.
As an example: a geumbongjam binyeo (golden phoenix binyeo) that was used by Han Hyo-joo in "Dong-yi" (promotional poster shots + actual drama usage) was re-used in "TMTETS" by the actress who played Ahn Nae-sang's concubine AKA the mother of Jeong Il-woo's Prince Yangmyeong-gun.
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2 Quiet Thought
December 19, 2014 at 3:57 AM
Ohhhh . . . she's so pretty.
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aco
December 19, 2014 at 4:06 AM
Yeah That was my first thought we I saw her picture.. IMO many actresses don't look that good when they change their hair style to a old traditional style.. (Maybe because of the their forehead)
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3 Danielle
December 19, 2014 at 4:15 AM
They look gorgeous together oh my goodness
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4 CaroleMcDonnell
December 19, 2014 at 5:40 AM
oh my gosh! how beautiful those costumes are! And that last pic..that kiss: shivers! Kinda wish the title sounded more romantic or sageuky. Thanks for the heads up.
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5 Lolypop
December 19, 2014 at 5:49 AM
The best partner chemistry for him always will be with Jang Nara and the same for her.
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6 korfan
December 19, 2014 at 7:22 AM
I can certainly picture Jang Hyuk being all he can be in a historical drama.
The actress, I dunno.
Then again, we'll just have to wait and see.
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7 oosiee
December 19, 2014 at 7:25 AM
OMG!
That MUSTACHE!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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rinoak
December 19, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Agreed!
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8 Fuzzy
December 19, 2014 at 7:53 AM
idk... maybe I'll check it for Jang Hyuk...
I missed the MBC's conventional Sageuk, not the fantasy, like Dong Yi, and Dae jang geum.
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9 Mohammed
December 19, 2014 at 8:17 AM
I avoided Empress Ki despite im a big fan of HJW. I think Jang Hyuk is awesome and i have heard he is good in saeguk.
I hope they make it an epic saeguk with good chemistry romance. I need a good one like that. The last ones i have seen have been crappy like Nightwatcman, JG was good but weaker version of Princess Man.
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10 museofmanymasks
December 19, 2014 at 8:50 AM
I was gonna go with shotgun wedding but they're all decked out so maybe not. I also wish the title was more poetic. I'm curious but also up to my neck and star-crossed lovers usually wear out their welcome for me, even before I watched kdramas, so I'm a little gun-shy.
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11 nobody
December 19, 2014 at 8:58 AM
They are definitely trying to surf the Empress Ki wave. I have a bad feeling about this...
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eny
December 19, 2014 at 9:19 AM
i have a bad feeling too, the story seems interesting but i'm worry i will see empress ki in this drama, esp seeing wangyo again because of jang hyuk clothes n hairstyle
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asd
January 5, 2015 at 9:46 PM
Well, all Chosun sageuks have same clothes and hair, and no one point that out. It's not like one copied after another, it's because they are of the same era.
Same goes to SoGC and EKi. They are both Goryo era dramas, no wonder hair and clothes look similar. I don't understand why people have problem with that at all.
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12 Sugarcandy
December 19, 2014 at 9:40 AM
I like it and it's based on a romantic novel.
Janghyuk will always shine and OYS is such a goddess. Super stunning... She did some saeguks before too so i have faith.
The story of the novel seems romantic and fun as well.
I think OYS's character fall in love with Jhyuk character when he was dressing as a beggar. Lol she kidnap him and thet end up getting married...
Read a lot of comments of how the femake character in the novel is very likable and cute
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13 Cocoboo
December 19, 2014 at 10:17 AM
All those pretty costumes! Jang Hyuk looks so handsome.
I haven't been obsessed with my sageuks this year. I hope this one will be good.
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14 Angélina Eang
December 19, 2014 at 10:47 AM
I am seriously excited for this one. Jang Hyuk is always amazing at sageuks. Chuno and Tree with Deep Roots are the proofs ;)
And I love Oh Yeon Soo so I am freakin' all in.
Plus, based on the stills, they have chemistry so yeaaah :D
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15 eJc
December 19, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Please. No. Empress Ki! As much as I adore HJW in retrospect most of Empress Ki was torture. A lot of potential and many, many great nuggets (awww Taltal ^^). But overall torture. Despite the awesome performance of most of the cast, the visuals, the costumes, some well written characters & HJW.
And I hated and loathed the ship wars to no end. Ugh. Please, be no EK
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ritevo
December 20, 2014 at 9:38 AM
Indeed, the ship wars ruined the drama watching experience, as it was hard to comment without one side reading too much into one's comment.
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16 Mia
December 20, 2014 at 8:35 AM
Yay! so excited I get to see Oh Yeon-seo again!
Didn't she also played Jang Na-ra's little sister in Baby Faced Beauty? lol now I want to watch it again! It's been so long! Love the Jjangs too!
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