Odds and Ends: Hero in a box
by javabeans
girlfriday: Remember that thing we said when we were drunk?
javabeans: (1) You’re going to have to be more specific, and (2) odds are no.
girlfriday: In the drunk podcast, where we were talking about City Hunter and Healer and wanting to lock those actors in a box, so that they don’t ruin their careers (or taint our memories) with subsequent crap?
javabeans: Ah, where actor love and protectiveness manifest as kidnapping and imprisonment? Yes. I remember that. It’s for their own good!
girlfriday: It just made me think that there were so many others we’d want to lock up, because this happens so often, where someone busts out with an amazing performance in an amazing character, and then you kind of want them never to do another role again. Selfish, yes. But you know we all think it.
javabeans: I mean, to be less criminal about it, it mostly happens when we love the perfect melding of an actor and their role so much that it’s hard to think of them moving on and taking on new (sometimes lesser) characters. It can be most obvious in retrospect, where you see a great actor take bad role after bad role (won’t somebody save Yoon Eun-hye from herself?), but it can also happen when you just love what they’re doing so much right now that you don’t want to see them leave it. Choi Woo-shik in Ho-gu’s Love might be a good example.
girlfriday: I do so love Choi Woo-shik in that role. Like Yoon Shi-yoon as Enrique! I never thought twice about him until he was so bubbly and cute.
javabeans: …and you never thought twice about him when he was then sad and dour in Prime Minister and I, I’m sure.
girlfriday: Yes, see, this is why with the locking up. My prime example will always be Jung Il-woo as Iljimae.
javabeans: Ohhh. Sigh. He was so perfect, and that drama was so perfect, that the Jung Il-woo we see after that, even when he’s great (like in 49 Days and Ramyun Shop), seems like a different person than the Jung Il-woo who was Iljimae.
girlfriday: It ruined him with its perfection, is what it did. Or me. Maybe it just ruined me.
javabeans: That’s what I want with Sung Joon in Shut Up: Flower Boy Band, even though I think he’s totally got it in him to do good things in the future. I just loved him so much as the hurty, angsty, lonely teen rocker boy.
girlfriday: I always secretly hope he’ll bust out a guitar and join a band, no matter what boring character he’s playing.
javabeans: I always see him being all clean-cut afterward, even when he’s adorable like in I Need Romance 3, and I just think, “You sellout. What about the rock and roll, man?”
girlfriday: I’m pretty sure I’ll never stop seeing Yoo Yeon-seok as Chilbongie. Ever. Or Jung Woo as Oppa. I want them to just be those two characters FOREVA.
javabeans: But they have to exist forever in separate dramas. I can’t go through that again.
girlfriday: Don’t you think Shin Mina would be happier going through life as Gu Mi-ho forever?
javabeans: She might eat us all out of cow, but on the upside, that’s good for global warming, right? Then there are people like Lee Je-hoon, who was so amazingly amazing in Bleak Night that I just want to preserve him in that, even though that means he’d have to live his misery in an infinite loop.
girlfriday: Aaaaaaah, I just want to lock him up in that box so that Bleak Night is the only performance that stays with me. It’s that good.
javabeans: Ackkkk! You can’t SAY THAT about Lee Je-hoon!
girlfriday: The box is a metaphor, NOT literal!
javabeans: Too soon, man, too soon. Although, ironically, that might prevent him from the literal box in Secret Door, so…..
girlfriday: See, it’s a win-win!
javabeans: MOVING ON, I say Choi Jin-hyuk in It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl, which is strange because it’s probably the worst drama he’s done, but it’s the one I liked him the most in. He was so, so sweet and earnest and good and reliable all those things were really hot.
girlfriday: Even more than Gumiho Daddy? I dunno…
javabeans: Okay, somebody may have a bad boy thing more than somebody else. Me, I liked him being devoted and responsible.
girlfriday: BORING.
javabeans: He was like Se-jong in Persevere, Gu Hae-ra, but less angsty! Goddamn, if only Daddy’s Girl weren’t so G-rated. He got maybe one good piggyback ride and that was it, but at least it was with Moon Chae-won. And then he had to go ruin it with Heirs and Emergency Couple.
girlfriday: I guess I do have a bad boy thing, because I found Lee Sang-yoon so dull until he was Ha Woo-jin in Liar Game.
javabeans: He should never do anything else. Because I’m not so sure he has it in him to pull a repeat in something else.
girlfriday: I sort of think that about Jung Eun-ji, even though I still really really like her. It’s just that nothing she’s done since Answer Me 1997 is even remotely close to the awesomeness of her debut.
javabeans: This just highlights how choosing the right project is as important as doing a good job in it, because no matter how great you are, do I really want to see Yoochun being a cop three times in a row? And I say that out of love! Even if I let him out of his sageuk princey box, I’d want a different kind of role for him, regardless of how good Sensory Couple may/may not be.
girlfriday: But… but… I love that sageuk princey box, especially for Yoochun! I loved his nerdy scholar in Sungkyunkwan Scandal.
javabeans: Nooooo, I meant Rooftop Prince, obviously, because what are you smoking? He was so awesome and hilarious as the haughty tracksuit-wearing prince/chaebol/hobo!
girlfriday: What. You’re the one who’s smoking something. How can you prefer the goofy, clueless, childish, not-quite-all-there guy with troll hair to the adorable perfect scholar boy?
javabeans: I think you just answered your own question. How is this not obvious? Well, I guess on the upside, at least we’ll never fight over men?
girlfriday: Okay, it’s a tough job, but I’ll take all the bad boys, rebels, vampires, and misfits out of your hair. Since you clearly don’t want to be bothered by hotness. You can have all the dim, sweet nerds.
javabeans: Yes, please. Thank you.
girlfriday: One more friendship preserved.
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1 Mama J
February 22, 2015 at 8:09 PM
I'm with Girl Friday, I like the bad boys! Except for Ho Gu. I adore Ho Gu who is like the exact opposite of a bad boy, times ten.
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news
February 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM
I like bad boys who are secretly sweet and nerdy.
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varms
February 22, 2015 at 10:04 PM
I'll double on that! :D
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Viki
February 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM
agree, agree!
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paroles
February 23, 2015 at 12:50 AM
;)
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nomad
February 23, 2015 at 7:57 AM
*solemnly* AMEN!
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logan5
February 23, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Speaking as a man ... what you are looking for only exists in fantasy ... I'm telling my daughter to seek out the quiet nerd ... scour the Math Clubs and Chess Clubs ... go to the Math Olympics and check out who's bringing home the Gold ... that's your guy ....
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news
February 23, 2015 at 10:11 AM
Lol no, they exist but a really really rare gem. I'm speaking from experience ;-)
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sfgirl
February 23, 2015 at 11:22 AM
Agreed... Thats exactly what I was telling the 16 year old niece of one of my friends! The bad boys with a heard of gold are like Dramaland people, it is pure fiction!
In real life the less volatile second lead is probably a better choice. One who wont be wrist grabbing or force kissing you. HAHA
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Khule WY
February 23, 2015 at 1:34 PM
Great advice.
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shabby13
February 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM
Agree. Best example: Shin Segi. kkkk ^^
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jademwong
February 23, 2015 at 10:02 PM
Yessssss, *high fives* talk about ideal, right there.
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mikkim
February 24, 2015 at 9:13 AM
In dramaland, characters that are bad (bad boys, villains, anti-heroes,...) are just more interesting. In real life, they're just bad.
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2 darcyM
February 22, 2015 at 8:10 PM
May I please also have some of the bad boys and rebels? Thank you very kamsa!
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Bintu
February 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM
How can you guys forget Lee seung gi in King 2 hearts?!!!!!
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sfgirl
February 23, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Oh man, I saw saw King2Hearts after seeing Seung Gi in Shining Inheritance and My GF is Gumiho; and I was like.. damn someone grew up and became a man. I have never found Seung-Gi to be that attractive besides in that role.
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news
February 23, 2015 at 7:24 PM
Yes!
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crazyahjummafan
February 24, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Yup! Lee Seunggi's role as Lee Jaeha was the first thing that popped into my mind as I was reading JB and GF's bantering
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3 Diana
February 22, 2015 at 8:12 PM
ahhhhhhhhh,..
i really want to lock Lee Sang Yoon up in Liar Game Box,
Liar Game Season 1
Liar Game Season 2
Liar Game Season 3
Liar Game The Movie...
^_^
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Shalini
February 22, 2015 at 8:20 PM
Yes a thousand times to this! I honestly hope the entire cast will return for a second season. Liar Game is honestly one of the best dramas I've ever seen
Lee Sang Yoon <3
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Diana
February 22, 2015 at 8:29 PM
Hohoho,.. i'm happy to know that..
I don't know when they will start filming Liar Game season 2.. -__-
It's hard for me not to see LSY on screen right now... :'(
i hope he will come back asap & accept more hot_and_bad_guys_as_hero_ role..
^__^
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hawoojinruinedme
February 22, 2015 at 8:46 PM
YES. Lee Sang-yoon should just be Ha Woo-jin forever. I tried watching him in Angel Eyes and I was like “who the eff are you?” If not HWJ, then he should just play perpetually scowling, grumpy-pants, genius characters from now on. He has found his niche.
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Diana
February 22, 2015 at 8:52 PM
TOTALLY AGREE!!!
Hahaha,.. it will be really good if Lee Sang Yoon play a genius and playboy character, where he will wear jeans and t-shirt showing his abs.. awwwwwwwwwww
(oh no... this is no good for me...)
What am i doing hahahha
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nomad
February 23, 2015 at 7:58 AM
Yes, him in Angel Eyes was soooooo perpetually boring I hurt myself.
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Evie
February 22, 2015 at 9:27 PM
YES to all of this.
I was never, ever attracted to Lee Sang Yoon before Liar Game, and now I would give anything to be saved and protected by Ha Woo Jin. I beg of you Lee Sang Yoon, KEEP THAT HAIRCUT FOREVER.
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Diana
February 22, 2015 at 9:46 PM
oh yeah,.. Dear PDnim please don't change Ha Woo Jin's Hairstyle in Liar Game Season 2 hahah
if you insist to change his hair style, please make him look more more manly_cold_and_genius *_^
Chaebal..
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tura
February 23, 2015 at 2:55 AM
well I guess its just me cos I loved him as Gwang hae Ku mama in Jung yi, and he was adorable in angel's eyes cos he looked like a cute big baby
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growingbeautifully
February 23, 2015 at 4:26 AM
Just give me Lee Sang Yoon with a smile and I'll fall into those dimples forever!!!!
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Viki
February 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM
We need a upvote button for this.
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xoxoxq
February 23, 2015 at 1:16 AM
What about My Daughter Seoyoung??? Lee Sang Yoon was totally swoonish in it!!! Then he killed my love in Angry Eyes ;(
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 3:50 AM
Agree! He only has that grumpy cat face throughout the drama and still got me head over heels.
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4 divyrus
February 22, 2015 at 8:22 PM
You girls !!!
Ha ha ha ha !!
You maybe right in these characters being so awesome that you can't get one like that again !
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5 bamsa
February 22, 2015 at 8:22 PM
Haha,, reminds me of Tina Fey and Amy, different tastes in men is why they are BFFs... :)
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6 maldita
February 22, 2015 at 8:22 PM
I approach every Lee Minho drama with lots of caution because I loved him as Yoonsung in City Hunter. Perfect role for him that showed the acting chops that he does have. I'm hoping he gets pickier with roles and get the more mature ones. It's past time he does so. He never should've done Heirs.
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kanz
February 22, 2015 at 8:34 PM
LMH should stay in City Hunter role for his own sake... he can be badass in anything... rather than play chaebol jerks again..
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 1:56 AM
IMO he was amazing in the Heirs, just cuz some hated the drama doesn't mean he didn't give it his all...Personally I loved Kim Tan!
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Glasloves
February 23, 2015 at 7:52 AM
I'm glad I haven't seen City Hunter, because it happened to me what JB and GF commented in the healer podcast, Heirs ruined Lee Min Ho for me, I just couldn't stand his character and the drama. I not loved everything he had done but I think he was a decent actor and I liked his character in Faith.
I don't want Heirs to be the last memory of LMH's acting
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sf fan
February 23, 2015 at 4:27 PM
~ I don’t want Heirs to be the last memory of LMH’s acting ~
@ GlaSS - If you want your faith in Lee Min-ho restored again, watch City Hunter!
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August
February 23, 2015 at 7:39 PM
I second sf fan's recommendation to watch City Hunter. I'll also add that Kim Sang-Joong’s Lee Jin-Pyo (the Daddy to top them all) is a must see.
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August
February 23, 2015 at 10:20 AM
Granted Heirs is not everyone’s cup of tea. Yet nevertheless, I liked the fact that I didn’t have to like nor was I required to automatically swoon for Lee Min-Ho’s & Kim Woo-Bin’s characters. Instead, I could just focus on appreciating their performances and the character journeys/arcs for Kim Tan & Choi Young-Do. In this case both men played unlikable and utterly compelling characters you love to hate. But be that as it may, both Kim Tan & Choi Young-Do possessed an intangible charisma.
It’s good to see actors challenging themselves by stepping outside of their comfort zones and trying their hand at tackling something different in order to grow as an actor/artist.
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sfgirl
February 23, 2015 at 11:26 AM
The Winner parody of Heirs was way better than Heirs...
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August
February 23, 2015 at 1:41 PM
A sense of humor, laughter, giggles, & chuckles...it's a good thing.
“It's laughter that lubricates our irritations, that releases our tensions, that feeds our joy… it’s the laughter that helps keep things warm and joyful even in the midst of pain.” ― Emilie Barnes
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 2:03 PM
Hey August, thanks for the links below :) I'll go there and respond...I just want to say something regarding Kim Tan and Choi YD, I don't think they played unlikable characters, I personally loved how pained and tortured they both were and even in their worst lows they still possessed some integrity to stand up to "wrongs doings" against their friends. They fought with their inner devils and came out winning in the end, something most of us do on a daily basis, granted not on such a grand scale yet...We all still do. I loved this drama, I loved all the black in it, I loved all the despair, the lack of resolution, and I especially enjoyed the performances (minus the botched makeup wounds job).
They were supposedly teenagers/High schoolers but they played their roles with such maturity and integrity that I'm still baffled at all the hate this drama is getting...Eh, at the end of all things we say, to each their own! The Heirs gets my vote and I'll keep tooting its horn till the last post on DB lol :D
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August
February 23, 2015 at 3:06 PM
In the Heirs recap threads I said it time and time again...Kim Tan and Choi Young-Do were the “real” OTP. First loves fighting their way back into each others lives one episode at a time.
Heirs most definitely had its faults, but I have no regrets about watching and joining the Heirs 1% Group.
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Hahaha well said chingu, I'm right there with you in that 1% group :D
7 dramapenchant
February 22, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Haha this was great. I clicked when I saw "Healer" but stayed for the hilarity. As always.
But seriously, will someone please save YEH from herself? She started off so well with some of my favorite shows, Goong and CP, and since then, her drama selections have been less than ideal. I want to want to watch her again....
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splatterpainted
February 22, 2015 at 8:59 PM
I know, right?! I love YEH so much and really wish she picks a good production this time! Watched My Fair Lady and Mi-rae's Choice and they were both very mediocre. I Miss You was okay, but I prefer to see her in a rom-com. I really hope her next drama is a good one.
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fun²
February 23, 2015 at 2:56 AM
I wish YEH will be casted in a Hong sisters' rom-com - great for her acting chops!
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growingbeautifully
February 23, 2015 at 4:29 AM
Yes, I certainly miss Yoon Eun Hye. Loved her ever since Goong and in Lie to Me. She's long overdue for a new show!!!
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Elle
February 23, 2015 at 7:54 AM
*sigh* I 4th this sentiment.
I so want YEH to do something amazing again, but I always end up disappointed.
When I get too down on it, I marvel at how one role can cement an actor's place in your heart forever. And for me, Coffee Prince alone is enough to make me a forever YEH fan. At least we know it's in there somewhere and there's hope (as long as she's still around) that we'll get to see it again.
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8 hawoojinruinedme
February 22, 2015 at 8:29 PM
But… But… Bad boys and misfits are so loveable. And adorable, sweet, sweet dorks are also loveable. Why do we have to choose? Haha but it’s a good thing you girls sorted out which type of hero goes to whom. Leave the fighting over hot guys to us, I guess. Haha.
Also, you girls are so spot-on! Every character you mentioned above really is the best I’ve seen of whoever actor played it. Shame they had to make less good dramas, and more shame that we had seen it.
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aoiaheen
February 24, 2015 at 10:38 AM
See, that's why we all love healer so much! Because they gave us park bong soo and Seo Jung Ho in one hot package. We didn't have to choose.
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9 kanz
February 22, 2015 at 8:32 PM
List of actors I wanna lock up:
1. Ji Chang Wook as Ta Hwan (Empress Ki): he won't ever play a character as complex as this. As much as his character is really heartbreaking, I really love him so much in this role.
2. Kim Woo Bin as Young Do (Heirs): maybe with the continuation of his redemption.. haha
3. Park Shin Hye as In Ha (Pinocchio): improving leaps and bounds from Heirs.. and I think this is her most comfortable role to date.
4. Jo Hyun Jae as Han Kang (49 Days) Kang ah..... 'nuff said
5. Ji Sung in Kill Me Heal Me... he can play all characters he wants from now on, whether badass guy, suicidal guy, nice guy or even crossdressing guy! LOL
Okay, I obviously have more actors than this small list, but now can't think anyone else.
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Somebody save me from this jcw obsession... i know he's all sort of wrong for me. For one, he smokes, which is the no.1 turn off 100% of the time, and that. doesn't. work.
Then I try to tell myself that he's gay, AND has a girlfriend, but that doesn't work either. I think, short of a a-hole criminal, I can't stop liking him. And I'm not happy about it. lol.
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 8:42 PM
Also... plus 1 for ji sung. I will always love him the most in save the last dance for me, but kmhm is fast coming up to be no. 2. He has this boyish yet manly charm, which is irresistible. Until jcw came and stole my heart out of nowhere, he and go soo were my crushes.
Speaking of go soo... please box him forever as cha kang jin, with ksh if you please.
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 8:43 PM
ok... on more.
so ji sub as the master. beats mopey hero every time.
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kanz
February 22, 2015 at 9:17 PM
OK So Ji Sub as Joogun, Go Soo as Cha Kang Jin!
*brb buy more boxes* LOL
@platae once you love JCW, there's no way back! :D
platae
February 22, 2015 at 9:25 PM
@kanz
T____T But I'm NOT used to feeling this way about actors. Yes, I crush on them, swoon, find it hard to breathe, etc. etc. But I'm fairly rational. It's almost as if I can control or turn a switch off if I want to.
but jcw just makes me happy and confused, and fuzzy, unsettled, and back to being happy, and just batshit insane. I don't think it's healthy. This is not normal for me, and I don't know what to do with myself. lol.
Felicia
February 22, 2015 at 10:43 PM
oh yes, so ji sub as joo gun !!! He and gong hyo jin in master's sun are my OTP!
Forever
February 22, 2015 at 10:57 PM
I cant even with JCW!! So different from other actors like he is relatable and feels real.
Trinity
February 23, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Hi Platae,
Sorry for being too curious..but i have a clue on why this is happening to you...by any chance did you have a crush on someone who behaved similar to JCW ? like say he smoked but you still liked him ? and you relate the behavior of JCW to your past memories due to this ?
I asked this bcoz i have a similar problem when i see a picture of JCW i get similar problems that i cant stare at him and then i think back to what must be going on in his head when he posted the picture..its like i can enter his mind and see whats happening..but that is bcoz i had someone like him whom i used to crush like crazy and observe everything about him..so i know what is the source of my obsession with JCW :)
platae
February 23, 2015 at 12:35 AM
Hi Trinity,
No worries. Curiosity rarely ever kills the cat. ;)
Butto answer your question, I've NEVER had a crush like the one I'm having with jcw. For one, smoking is a deal breaker for me, in the same level that being rude jerk, or a compulsive cheater would be. That's why I'm so puzzled why it doesn't matter with him. Well, I guess that the fact that I will never get to kiss him or smell him perhaps factors in it. XDD
I'm fairly rational, regarding my feelings. If anything, I sometimes think I'm a bit emotionless and cold. I don't often get infatuated about men, and even if I do, it gets abated really quickly, oftentimes by a turn-off. I even find it hard to relate to declarations of love/perverseness/hunger/obsessiveness, even if it's just fangirling. In fact, I'm fairly sure jcw's case is a first for me. It's both fascinating, and utterly disarming, in a scary way.
And if I feel so little for celebrities, who are basically packaged men for our fantasies, I feel even less for "real" men.
So I can't even dream about how I would react if I met a real-life jcw-like man. You're a lucky girl to have experienced it. <3
I think it's hard for me with jcw because there's so much of what I like about him in his characters, that I find it hard to separate the two, which I don't have a problem doing usually. And maybe the combination of both worlds is irresistible? I don't know. I feel like losing my mind. My thoughts aren't very clear right now.
Marcellina Chiazor
February 23, 2015 at 7:34 AM
@platae oh boy...I thought I was going insane but your situation is worse.
in Nigeria,we ve a saying that explains ur feelings.We call it, "This one has passed 'be careful' o"-meaning,u 've gone to point of no return lol.
Twill help if u stay away from Topics,articles or threads that has his name mentioned. :)
Goodluck!
czak
February 22, 2015 at 10:10 PM
KSH for young kangjin. He was awesome. Though i did love him as do manager. I think he was most insync with kangjin character.
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Trinity
February 23, 2015 at 2:36 AM
Thank you for the reply Platae. I used to be the way you described ( infact its so scary that you are describing yourself but i m feeling that its about me :O) until i met this guy. Its totally one-sided but i suddenly started to crush on him even though i saw him many times before. This happened when he was in a play acting /singing as someone else ( so this is comparable to JCW acting onscreen) but here's the thing...i liked his voice and eyes so then on i kept following his every move in college. I slowly realized all the habits he had (smoking etc) but still the crush never went away but the funny thing is i never spoke to him about it...in JCW case its the same thing again for me..his eyes and voice have some special effect on me ( i thought this would never repeat ;) but yeah i can understand every word you said since i used to so emotionless until i knew this guy and now JCW and as for other real men i m not comfortable at all in discussing my inner feelings with them.
I really want to help you here since i used to feel so lost during that phase and i didnt have anybody to share what i feel...its like i like this guy and i dont even think he is exactly like how i think he is and infact nobody would even believe ( coz everybody thought i m so cold person) even i tried the trick that he might be gay/has girlfriend/ i m not his type to convince myself but it didnt work...but i finally gave up and thought in this way - do not overthink.. just accept that you like this guy no matter how he is , and then give yourself sometime to analyze , since you are quite practical i m sure your brain will decide on things and come to a logical conclusion. This helped me and i was able to figure out that this crush would not let me follow my path , it takes time but it works if you accept it as it is. So hope this technique works for you as well :)
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platae
February 23, 2015 at 5:58 AM
Thank you for the support! Don't be offended, but I'm quite surprised your words actually helped me settle my mind a bit. Haha.
So thank you for sharing your story with me. I think many people share the same experience of feeling more or less that way at one point in their lives. A simple crush, which never started into anything, and probably never will. It's just that I've lived for so long without feeling that way, that I almost believed I would never feel that way, so it comes as a shock.
Although as you said, with the jcw's expressive eyes, it probably should be more of a shock that I'm shocked.
But as many are not as emotionally stunted as I do, they probably have experienced this kind of crazy earlier than I have, and are now used to it enough to know how to cope with it. You never start knowing how to walk after all, you learn to.
So I'm quite behind everyone else in the lesson, and panicking at how epically I'm failing to cope.
In fact, at my first realisation that I was starting to be infatuated and losing control, my immediate reaction was to search for proofs of him smoking. Because I knew that if he did, that would be a surefire to douse any power he would have on my feelings/hormones, and whatnot. It's my emergency protocol if you will. And when I found out that he did, I was never more relieved, until I realised that it did not make my attraction change an ounce. That's when I really started to panic. The emergency protocol that has worked 100% of the time so far in my life has let me down. Then I tried the gay trick, which usually I don't even have to use, but had an effect before, and this time... no effect. And on went the scenarios, and on, they were trampled. I stopped short at making him an utter villain in my mind though. I feel like he deserve more than my undeserved unjustified and self-serving character assassination of his person, just for the sake of soothing my ruffled feathers.
I'm so used to being able to feel in control of this one aspect of my life, my attraction to the other sex, that losing that is like losing my sense of understanding of who I am, almost my sense of identity?
I'm the kind of person who likes to make sense of things. So to me, it doesn't make sense that I'm feeling that way about a complete stranger, whom I don't even know, have never interacted with, don't know a single personal thing about that I can verify, and is all wrong for me. And I don't like not being able to make sense of anything, and especially of myself. I'm not unfamiliar with hormones working its chemistry, but usually, my brain can quickly overcome that, and even erase their effect with reasoning. Seems like my brain is not working properly. I'm guessing that's where the expression brain turns to mush comes from.
And like you did to, I'm pretty sure that he's not exactly what I think he is. I think more than any thing, I'm scared of the feeling of disappoint that comes after...
platae
February 23, 2015 at 6:01 AM
....after this infatuation is over. Disappointment over him, for whatever he will do to make me stop liking him, and disappointment that this feeling didn't last. Because in my mind, I can't help but thinking that this will be over after all, as it had been for all the previous ones. It's never pleasant when you stop liking someone, and even more so when you liked that someone strongly. So why not make it over as soon as possible before it gets too far? Well, thing is, I realised that I can't. Even if I wanted to. lol.
I know for sure that this feeling will end eventually. It's just simply not sustainable. But it doesn't help me to know that. I want it to end. Now.
I almost feel like throwing a tantrum that things are not working my way. lol. It's not a pleasant feeling. But you helped ease it somehow, so thank you. ^^
capricorn
February 22, 2015 at 9:13 PM
love love love jcw.... he is just so thoughtful and cute on his instagram posts...the expression in his eyes are just gorgeous...he has that special something
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bleef
February 22, 2015 at 9:49 PM
OOH what's his ig account?
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jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 10:35 PM
https://instagram.com/jichangwook/
Forever
February 22, 2015 at 10:47 PM
OMG! He is in Thailand and spotted watching muay thai boxing:
https://instagram.com/jichangwook87/
Forever
February 22, 2015 at 10:50 PM
His instagram is great. He updates and post often. So grounded where he just post how he feels!
kobrakiddo
February 22, 2015 at 10:36 PM
I know right. I absolutely despise people who smoke, and as a a healthcare professional myself that is a BIG turn off, but when I found out that JCW smokes it didn't change the fact that I adore him even more. I mean he might stop smoking one day! D: Oh and his daily instagram selfies are SO adorable ahhh <3
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Same here. Plenty of korean actors smoke, so I don't necessarily despise them because of their culture, but as I said. Turn off. Still find them attractive in the aesthetic sense, and charming, but I cannot go crazy over someone who smokes. At least, I thought I couldn't. Until now.
It's like with him, things don't apply anymore. He smokes? Doesn't matter. (I pretend that) he's gay, he has one girlfriend, 2 girlfriends, secretly married and has a baby, got his whole face redone, etc. and it still doesn't matter. He still make my heart flutter.
I can't even go on his intagram. That's how crazy he made me.
Usually, when I like and/or crush on actor, I basically stalk them by google their pictures, etc. etc. and swoon at the pretty and handsome.
With him, it's the reverse. I run away from it as if the hounds of the devil are chasing after me. I almost had a panic attack when I goggled his picture. The first time I tried, it was ok. I actually stayed there for about 1 minute. But it got worse and worse over time. Now, I can't even stay there for more than 2 seconds.
And I just tried a video on his ig, and started closing it after less than 1 second, and started hyperventilating, and fangirling, and pulling my hair out and stomping all at the same time. Overreaction much? lol. You would think the video gave me a burn or something looking at the panic with which I closed it.
I. Have. A. Problem. Big time.
I know I sound insane. I probably am.
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Forever
February 22, 2015 at 11:06 PM
Sorry those casual, regular pictures of him out in Thailand will make this worse!!
Viki
February 23, 2015 at 12:10 AM
I agree that a lot of Korean actors/actresses smoke and it is a major turn-off. But hey, maybe that's the signal for us to stop obsessing over them and get a life (HA! As if!)...
blurbel
February 23, 2015 at 4:44 AM
Yep JCW is slaying me atm. The smoking thing is a deal-breaker for me but he transcends all those standards!
Good to know others are in the same crazy insane boat ;)
Forever
February 22, 2015 at 11:02 PM
+1 I need to he saved too with JCW.
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 11:14 PM
If this gets any worse, I might seek therapy.
I always thought the comments about so and so being illegal bc they're so hot amusing. I'm not amused anymore. ^^""" I need saving.
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KDaddict?JCW
February 22, 2015 at 11:31 PM
Poor platae,
I understand where you are coming from. I can't look at too many of his photos for long either. My heart pounds and I feel as if I'm going nuts. Not good for sanity.
Funnyslip
February 23, 2015 at 12:08 AM
It's mental, but I'm like both of you! My heart palpitates madly when I look at him.
I even watched his drama episode with KARA Gyuri because of him. And despite the atrocious acting from almost everyone but him, and massively juvenile script, I fancied him even more after it. His acting was really perfect as the disdainful angel, and he's lovely to look at.
KDaddict?JCW
February 22, 2015 at 11:25 PM
JCW smokes? Really? Where did u read that?
He is gay AND has a girlfriend. Ha ha ha.
I like him a lot, but smoking is a deal breaker for me.
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Forever
February 22, 2015 at 11:34 PM
If he smokes, maybe you can teach him a private lesson or two or many ;)
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Dramaftw
February 22, 2015 at 11:50 PM
Yes, he smokes.
You would think from how fit he is, and how he likes to work out that he doesn't, but many Korean men do.
I could tell right away from his lips, like I could tell from Lee Min Ho's lips and complexion (not so much with JCW's). There was a certain chaff dryness and blueish tinge.
In any case, I googled it to satisfy my curiosity, and he doesn't hide the fact that he smokes at all, which is in his favor. There's an instagram picture of him with a pack of cigarette on a table dining with friends, he talks about being unable to smoke and drink publicly when his role as wholesome Donghae got so famous, and also about how he didn't know how to connect with Ha Ji Won at first because she didn't smoke (there's also pictures of him on set of Empress smoking with his co-stars Joo Jin Moo), etc. I don't know if he still smokes, but from his lips, I would say yes.
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Forever
February 22, 2015 at 11:55 PM
You can help him moist his lips from the dryness then ;)
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Funnyslip
February 23, 2015 at 12:04 AM
@KDaddict
Hahahaha. I didn't notice platae's joke at first until you pointed it out. She must be desperate. Poor girl
@Dramaftw
I actually first thought that he smokes from his voice more than his lips! It's a bit raspy.
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anaht
February 23, 2015 at 1:07 AM
@ platae
I'm feeling the same way with the jcw obsession. His Jeong Hoo-Bong Soo is the ultimate melding of bad boy with dim, sweet nerd.
Sweet hotness overload.
Oh Lord, have Mercy!
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oppaslayer
February 23, 2015 at 2:15 AM
Darn it! I am so sorry for missing this JCW gushing thread!!!
I've always kept my eye out for him and Healer sealed the deal for me. He did the adorkable mixed in with badass very well!
As an ex-smoker myself, his smoking does not really bother me, aside from concerns about his health. In my weak moments during my College days, smoking has helped me cope with the stress and depression. Maybe its his way of coping with the stress of stardom?
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snickers
February 23, 2015 at 2:42 AM
And probably also for socializing, or at least, bonding with co-workers and crew. Drinking alcohol is often another component. Pretty much what was like in the U.S. until 15-20 years ago.
platae
February 23, 2015 at 6:03 AM
yea, I definitely think it's a socialising thing. A lot of Asian cultures, in terms of smoking, are like how western countries used to be not so long ago.
LadyBird
February 23, 2015 at 1:18 AM
@platae
I'm the same as you. I fell for him when I saw this interview of him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRo-sjWuR_k
He's both so wise, and adorable, and calm and mischievous at the same time. So don't be too scared about liking him. Himnae!
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platae
February 23, 2015 at 1:26 AM
@LadyBird & @koko
Both of you are describing so well why jcw is so madly appealing.
Tbh, I don't even watch any of his interviews anymore. I'm too afraid I'll become even more infatuated than I already am, and I already handling this very badly. >.<
I remind myself a bit of suzy in dream high when she crushes on ksh. Now, I'm not sure I can watch hyemi make a fool of herself again and laugh. lol.
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Forever
February 23, 2015 at 6:03 AM
OMG! That interview was so cute with his adorable reaction to the buzz thing, scared and jumping like a puppy. I just cant. He is just so lovely.
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Khule WY
February 23, 2015 at 5:02 AM
U should look at the picture of him with half /scarce eye brows on @Jichangwookkk instagram. It will shoot your obsession of him from 10 to atleast a six, Lol. That picture is like being splashed with ice cold water. I guess they draw the rest on and he's not perfect after all.hope I've helped kekekeke.
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platae
February 23, 2015 at 6:06 AM
lol. I did. Has no effect on me, because I don't like him simply because of his physique. I find plenty more attractive aesthetically. It's more of a general feel that attracts me. And that can't be changed by lack or presence of eyebrows, unfortunately. I would love that to be the case, but if it was, he would be like a whole lot of other attractive men I know, and I wouldn't be in this muddle in the first place. I would know how to deal with it. T_T
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omomo
February 23, 2015 at 4:21 PM
What in the world is happening in here! Aigoo, JCW, what have you done to these people?
Well ladies, especially @platae dear, good luck resisting his charms. I've long given up and just gave in to the temptation, am now happily residing in Ji Chang Wook Delulu-ville. ;)
omomo
February 23, 2015 at 4:23 PM
*...and I am now happily
haedorable
February 23, 2015 at 4:43 PM
omg he smokes? god, that's also a turn-off for me but my oppas will always be an exception hahaha
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Diana
February 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM
I want to Lock Ji Sung in Kill Me Heal Me as Shin Se Gi hehhe
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 3:53 AM
4. Kang-aaaah!!! I still can't get over it you know it's the first drama to make me so emotional.
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Khule WY
February 23, 2015 at 5:12 AM
Jcw 's role in Empress ki is still my favourite,he was so complex and his character really showed how great of an actor he is.I guess that's why I like park bong soo.
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platae
February 23, 2015 at 6:10 AM
@kanz just wanted to say a quick sorry for suddenly highjacking your thread into my personal therapy place. It wasn't my intention but somehow got out of hand. Like all things seem to do with me when jcw is concerned. -___-
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Marcellina Chiazor
February 23, 2015 at 7:42 AM
@platae oh boy...I thought I was going insane but your situation is worse.
in Nigeria,we ve a saying that explains ur feelings.We call it, "This one has passed 'be careful' o"-meaning,u 've gone to point of no return lol.
Twill help if u stay away from Topics,articles or threads that has his name mentioned. :)
Goodluck!
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Marcellina Chiazor
February 23, 2015 at 7:46 AM
*double post*
Back to topic,
LMH (pray he choses a good drama to win my love for him back).
Kim bum-mie also..he's been under d Rader.
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couchpotato_md
February 28, 2015 at 6:13 AM
i agree with you in the kim woo bin and park shin ye, their respective roles in heirs and pinocchio were my favorites in the roles that they have played thus far.
here's my list of hero in box... not that i became a less of a fan after these actors have moved on to other roles... its just that as a long time watcher of kdrama... these are the characters that i guess i can look back with nostalgia and these are the characters that i absolutely adored and push the right buttons for me when watch that particular drama at that time...
1. Yoon eun hye as Go Eun Chan in Coffee Prince
2. Lee Min Ho as Lee yoonsung in City Hunter
3. Kim Sun-a as Kim Sam Soon in My Lovely Sam Soon
4.Lee Sung-min as Oh Sang Sik in Misaeng
5. Lee Jung Jin as Byun Hyung-Tae in Two outs in the 9th inning
6. jang geun-suk as Hwang Tae-Kyung in You're Beautiful
7. Cha Seung Won as Dokko Jin in Best Love
8. Ji Hyun-Woo as kim Bung-do in Queen In-hyun's Man
9. So Ji Sub as Joo Jong-won in Master's sun
10. Nam Goongmin as Bong Ma-roo in Can You hear my heart
12. Soon Joong-ki as Kang Ma-ru in The Innocent m
Man
13. Jin ji hyun as Cheon Song Yi from My love From another Star
13. Joo Sang-wook as Cha Joon-woo in Single Cunning Lady
14. Ji Chang-wook as Healer
15. Bolin Chen as Li Da Ren in In Time With You
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10 Jackeline
February 22, 2015 at 8:32 PM
Ji Hyun Woo will FOREVEEERRRR be Boong-do to me. Forever. I wish I could unwatch Trot Lovers.
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hawoojinruinedme
February 22, 2015 at 8:37 PM
OMG YEEEEEEEEEES. Shame his comeback drama had to be Trot Lovers. And my dislike for his character in that certainly didnt help.
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Jackeline
February 22, 2015 at 10:10 PM
Totally agreed. And it's a shame that Eunji chose that as her project too. With her in R1997 and JHW in QIHM, I thought that Trot Lovers was going to be amazing... but alas the power that a badly written/directed drama has...
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anniemo
February 22, 2015 at 9:01 PM
Good golly yes! Gotta admit that Boong Do lost a little of his luster once I watched Ji Hyun Woo in other things. Because... ughhhhh.... (actually, there is no way to type the involuntary sound I made just thinking about it).
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dramapenchant
February 22, 2015 at 9:22 PM
Haha now I want to hear what that sounds like @anniemo
But agreed, Scholar Kim Boong Do was the one character JHW has shined in. Such a great character.
All his other roles have not been too great.
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Chandler
February 22, 2015 at 9:35 PM
Omg, yes. I was surprised he wasn't mentioned here!!! I just want him to be Boong-do for eternity...*sob*
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coby
February 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM
me too! sigh...
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Viki
February 23, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Oh yes!
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Beanfan
February 23, 2015 at 2:47 PM
I definitely stopped watching the minute his character got too makjang and exaggerated in Trot Lovers. Thank goodness I did! His QIHM's role is still the main one in my memory.
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11 ttalgi
February 22, 2015 at 8:34 PM
OH DEAR LORD I CALL DIBS ON CHOI WOO SHIK's HOGU TOO. Beta males in the kdramaverse are so grotesquely underrated I swear to god my heart just wells up with so much love and pride at how much of a revelation Hogu is to a lot of us who've been pining after nappeun namjas for years. I love him so much I legit want to either marry him or adopt him lmao
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hawoojinruinedme
February 22, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Omg beta males are the best. Why are they criminally scarce in kdramaland, WHY?? Where’s an adorable dork when you need one? Good thing’s Hogu’s airing right now. I LOOOOVE him to bits.
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pimpy
February 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM
omg yes. After Kim Boong Do, I never loved a male lead this much til Ho Gu came in. (healer, woo jin, and Enrique almost) What amazes me is that sometimes I am not watching Ho Gu anymore but Woo Shik himself. I get the feeling he's so much like that in real life.
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Kimmy
February 23, 2015 at 4:29 AM
the best thing is that he actually is kinda like that? watched snippets of him on TvN's Taxi and he was adorable.
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12 nightskye
February 22, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Damn. Lee Sang Yoon, you better be in Liar Game Season 2 ASAP so I can take another million screenshots of your face again. Actually, I need you to appear in ANYTHING so I can abuse my poor phone's buttons. My empty folder awaits, love. Leggo. *drools*
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Diana
February 22, 2015 at 8:42 PM
hahhaha,.. it's the same with me...
he will appear as cameo in Unkind Women episode 3..
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mary
February 22, 2015 at 10:50 PM
LMAO I love your dedication. :)
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13 cecilia
February 22, 2015 at 8:39 PM
My dilemma is with Byun Yo-han. He was such a great revelation in Misaeng, so naturally I want to see more of him in dramas, taking up different challenges, and getting more recognition for his talents. Hopefully he'll be smart so I won't need to worry about his future works tainting my perfect memory of him as flamboyant-haired Seok-yool.
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Beanfan
February 23, 2015 at 2:39 PM
I second and third this!
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14 pigsnout
February 22, 2015 at 8:40 PM
I want to lock up Lee Jun Ki in Arang &the Magistrate. Satto!!!
but since you mention Yoochun, his new drama has a leading lady now. Shin Se Kying confirmed! Better than two of the other names linked to this drama but still not as good as Kim Ji Won.
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pigsnout
February 22, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Sorry, I mean Shin Se KYUNG. Girl from Blade Man, Tazza 2 etc.
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Chandler
February 22, 2015 at 9:37 PM
Yes to Satto!!!
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little-muffin
February 22, 2015 at 9:52 PM
Ooooh I love Lee Jun Ki as Satto! But then again, I love him in almost everything, as long as he gets to kick ass.
He's my perfect action hero!!
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KDaddict?JCW
February 22, 2015 at 11:27 PM
Ya, but he looks soooo GOOD in that Magistrate's outfit!
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pogo
February 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM
yes, yes, lock up Satto!
I love Shin Mina in too many other roles to want to lock her up as one, but if I could lock her and Gong Hyo-jin into their roles in Sisters on the Road, I would do it.
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15 llonna
February 22, 2015 at 8:41 PM
don't forget to mention Bae Young Joon! He's been in the hero box forever, and I feel like he's never going to return to dramaland -___-. I loved him in Winter Sonata! It's one of my favorite dramas. <3
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 8:44 PM
I actually loved him more crazily in hotelier, but winter sonata is definitely the one i feel less guilty loving. Haha.
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Beanfan
February 23, 2015 at 2:43 PM
I love love LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVEEED him in Hotelier. Seriously, he was so quietly hot and smouldering, and a little cruel, and cold-hearted and analytical, and also passionate and disciplined and ruthless. So many dimensions to that, and he just did everything right. I loved the chemistry of Hotelier's OTP.. IMO, Winter Sonata's character really wasn't written as well.
I did enjoy Bae Young Joon also in that sageuk movie based on "Dangerous Liasons"...but I think my favorite performance of his has got to be in Hotelier.
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little-muffin
February 23, 2015 at 6:26 PM
IKR! I loved him in Hotelier too!
In fact, it's his cool portrayal in Hotelier that made me fall in love with k-drama. Him and Won Bin (Autumn's Tale) to be exact.
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16 platae
February 22, 2015 at 8:47 PM
I've got one... Jang geun seuk as hwang tae kyung. (I also wouldn't mind jeremy in that box).
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platae
February 22, 2015 at 9:15 PM
I keep adding...
Yoo ah in as guh ro. Also, sjk as yonghwa, but i love him in other roles as well.
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pogo
February 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM
god, YES.
only he seems to have done it to himself first by basically only playing versions of Tae-kyung for the next five years. (shame because he is talented and can do more)
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Nana
February 23, 2015 at 9:47 PM
LOL.. we usually play name that kdrama frm the ost during our 4hrs drive to/from my hometown. There's a bunch of his songs in in that playlist so whenever we hear his voice even when u cant recall the name of the drama saying it "this is hwang tae kyung when he is a photographer" still gv u point
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17 jwspazz
February 22, 2015 at 8:55 PM
no one remember Gaksital ? I wish Joo Won as Gaksital for forever... but... haaaaa..... thankfully I adore Good Doctor and Cantabile Tomorrow. not like the other drama 7th Grade_____________. what's the title again ? but I always wish Gaksital as the best character Joo Won ever take.
okay.. I need to admit that I kind of love characters in disguise or have dual characters.. like Healer (my current favs which beats all my other superheroes in disguise).. City Hunter, Bridal Mask, Joseon Gunman, Two Weeks (fugitive in disguise) (wait, does Hanjo fugitive in disguise too ??), Time Between Dog and Wolf. haa, enough Lee Joonki there.
I love those dramas where I always waiting for the moment their disguise to be reveal. u know, my heart goes thump.. thump.. *Chae Youngshin style*
but yup, we always love their previous character more than the recent ones. where we wish to lock them a box. but they need to move on.. (while I can't) I always end up watching their previous dramas with my fav character and say.. "I never imagine City Hunter and Kim Tan are the same guy."
but at the same time I'm always anticipate their new projects. but I never can faded my memories with the characters I loved.
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snickers
February 22, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Completely agree with your last 2 paragraphs.
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little-muffin
February 22, 2015 at 9:46 PM
Yeeesss Joo Won as Gaksital is my fave!! But because he's such a fantastic actor, I love him in other characters too. I especially adore him in Ojakgyo Brothers (he and UEE are just so cute together)
Thankfully he likes to choose very different character in each of his project, so it doesn't seem like watching the same actor. And yeah.. let's forget his 7th grade something something...
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18 Sophia
February 22, 2015 at 8:55 PM
Lol....I love your conversations...You can keep the bad boys, cold chaebol and dim sweet nerds. I'll take the psychiatrist with the complex aka Chun Jung Myung. <3 ;)
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19 stars4u
February 22, 2015 at 9:05 PM
The moment I started reading the article I automatically thought of YEH. I really like her when she did Goong and all the more when she did Coffee Prince. Because I really do like her I have watched almost all of the dramas she did afterwards but gahhhhhh... It would end in: I finish the drama while losing some of my hair or I stop watching in the middle or I don't start it at all.
There are really a lot of actors and actresses that I would prefer if they stayed in a particular character if only they chose follow up projects better from the previous ones they did. Or I could just pretend they never did any projects that ruined it for me and keep the those that I love on an endless loop of replay.
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20 coffeenlucia
February 22, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Eunji was THE definition of fangirl in Reply 1997 <3
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21 Coolrepublica
February 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM
I love ji sung right now. I love him in kill me heal me. I love him so much I want to see him in everything. So I am the opposite of javabeans in the sense when I love an actor and I am confident in their acting skills, I trust them to do anything.
I am about to commit sacrilege here, but yoon Eun hye is really not a good actress. Maybe she would get better roles offers if she was a better actress.
That is what I fear will happen to park shin hey as she grows older. The high schools are a no go. The peppy roles are gone and then what?
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pigsnout
February 22, 2015 at 9:39 PM
YEH is still getting work, she was never actually bad in hervlater roles just that the drama stories were bad.
I guess Park Shin Hye can have a long career too as long as she picks good projects like Pinocchio. Its not as if 30 year old women in kdtamas are never peppy, look at Gong Hyo Jin (much more talented but you get what I mean).
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jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 10:24 PM
I always get excited when GHJ is attached to a project cause I know she dislikes cinderella stories and candy characters. I can always trust that she'll choose good roles. And indeed, her characters are great. Spunky, quirky, peppy roles are not just for the young'uns. Not that >30 is old anyway.
I am unashamedly a GHF fangirl lol but I'll stop now.
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jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 10:25 PM
*GHJ fangirl, sorry.
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pogo
February 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM
me too, me too! Hi fellow Gong Hyo-jin fangirl!
I've seen almost all her projects, and in a career of 15+ years there is not a single bad performance. She was a true talent from day 1.
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jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 10:13 PM
I think YEH is actually a pretty good actress, she just doesn't have much luck in choosing the best dramas or roles. And tbh, I don't fault her much for that or any other actor as well. They sort of take a risk with drama productions, they read a few scripts and hope for the best. You'll never know what direction that drama will take, you notice that a lot of dramas go downhill in later episodes, right?
PSH hasn't done a lot of high school roles, it's just the image that's stuck with her. She did say in her one of her recent interviews, that she'll not take up a student role as her next project. I think Pinocchio showed her worth and I hope she'll choose better roles and projects too.
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 3:57 AM
YEH was what got me into Korean Drama, so she and Goong has a special place in my heart. Sadly, I never watched any of her drama since then. I keep her in a box lol
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 4:06 AM
I mean "who" -___-
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22 DDuk
February 22, 2015 at 9:23 PM
uuuuugggghhh
Lee Sang Yoon in Liar Game was like a hallelujah where have you been moment. Brainy is def. the new sexy.
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meliyasha
February 22, 2015 at 11:57 PM
+1000
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23 cheekbones
February 22, 2015 at 9:32 PM
Oh ! Sung Joon was perfection in Shut Up Flower Boy Band !
And, I think so was Kim Woo-bin in White Christmas. Mad Mireu is his best character so far.
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August
February 23, 2015 at 9:51 AM
Mad Mireu & Elmo :)
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24 news
February 22, 2015 at 9:38 PM
I agree with your list! But I'll have to add a few more epic characters.
Queen Seondeok:
Ko Hyun-Jung - Mi-Sil
Kim Nam-Gil - Bi-Dam
Best Love:
Cha Seung-won - Dokko Jin
Two Outs in the Ninth Inning:
Lee Jung-Jin - Byun Hyung-Tae
Punch:
Kim Rae Won - Park Jung Hwan
Chuno:
Jang Hyuk - Lee Dae Gil
I Hear Your Voice:
Lee Bo-Young - Jang Hye-Sung
Three Musketeers:
Seo Hyun-Jin - Yoon-Seo
Misaeng:
Everyone
Soulmate:
Shin Dong Wook - Shin Dong Wook
Lee Soo Kyung - Lee Soo Kyung
You From Another Star:
Jun Ji Hyun - Chun Song Yi
Kill Me, Heal Me:
Ji Sung - All 7 personalities
And Lee Je-Hoon broke my heart in Bleak Night.
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jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 9:58 PM
Ko Hyun Jung is QUEEN. I love her so much. And I miss Lee Jung Jin ;;
I love these characters too, but it's intriguing to think of what the actors could do in other roles as well. It's interesting to think of Kim Rae Won as a cute bumbling misfit in a rom-com or something. And it'd be great to see Jun Ji Hyun thrive in a serious, emotive role.
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news
February 23, 2015 at 7:22 PM
Yes, I'm sure Kim Rae Won would be great in a rom com as an adorkable misfit, but I just LOVE him in Punch. Jung Hwan is the perfect anti-hero that you hate to love. He's ruthless (with good reason) and perfectly flawed in the best way. In his own words that succinctly describes his character, "Are there right answers in life? There are only choices."
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cloud9
February 23, 2015 at 1:28 AM
Agree with everyone in Misaeng. Whenever I see Oh Min Suk in KMHM, I miss his manager kang.
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news
February 23, 2015 at 7:26 PM
Me too!! He was perfect as Manager Kang.
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pogo
February 23, 2015 at 10:37 AM
yeah I want to lock up everyone in Misaeng too! Perfect drama <3333333
(but truthfully, I want them all to do really well afterwards, they deserve to)
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namedx
February 23, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Aaaaaah Lee Jung-Jin as Byun Hyung-Tae - *squeals*
Loved his character in 9 End 2 Outs!!! BEST. GUY. FRIEND. EVER!!!
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Beanfan
February 23, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Methinks I'm gonna have to watch me some Bleak Night now.
But oh Lee Jung Jin..Hyung Tae!! You're branded forever in my mind as the perfect guy-friend-turned-lover. In this category, you were also one of the less ambiguous about your feelings.. Even Takuya Kimura in "Long Vacation," which to me was another example of near-perfection, lost to you, in terms of how slowly he got around to recognizing his feelings for Minami, and doing something about them.
And Misaeng is a work of absolute perfection. I wouldn't change a thing...except for maybe its length. I'd still watch it greedily if it were 100+ episodes or more. If only.
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news
February 23, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Yay high five namedx and Beanfan!!
Compared to so many colorful characters that's been mentioned in this post and comments, Hyung-Tae is the complete opposite - a rare and awesome understated character. Lee Jung-in expressed him perfectly and I, too, will always remember him as the "best guy friend ever"!
And yes, Beanfan, I hope you check out Bleak Night! I can't even express how epic Lee Je-Hoon was. Basically, my heart bled and I cried an ocean for him.
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Beanfan
February 24, 2015 at 7:59 PM
Oh goodness... I cry a bit too well on cue. Sounds like I'll be experiencing a lot of bleak nights myself..
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btsxfangirl94
April 2, 2015 at 9:24 AM
YEES to everyone in misaeng--also have a few more
Nice guy:
Moon chae won as seo eun gi
Coffee house:
Park si yeon as seo eun young
bad guy:
kim jae wook as hong tae sung
Fool's love:
choi wook shik as Kang ho goo
im seulong as byun kang chul
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25 Chandler
February 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM
"That’s what I want with Sung Joon in Shut Up: Flower Boy Band, even though I think he’s totally got it in him to do good things in the future. I just loved him so much as the hurty, angsty, lonely teen rocker boy."
-Omg, right. I just want to be in love with him forever as that character only. It makes it so frustrating because even when he's playing a perfectly wonderful character, I'll be crying inside mourning the loss of Ji-hyuk!
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Jon G.
February 23, 2015 at 1:18 AM
Then again, I'm very glad that he followed it up with "Can We Get Married", where he plays a similar but much more nuanced character.
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26 jongyu
February 22, 2015 at 9:47 PM
Honestly, as much as I'd like my faves to be in only quality productions, the reality is much far from that. Most actors have their wins and losses. And that will happen naturally, there's failure and success in everyone's life.
When you find characters that are endearing (like Hogu, I mean who's not in love?) and are portrayed by your faves or likable actors, you'll want to keep them there forever. Too bad if they stay in that position, they'll not really grow as actors. When they do various roles, good or bad, it's a chance for growth. And it's so important to see my faves develop and improve their skill.
Also, there's this thing I don't really understand. If an actor chooses a bad role, does it change your perception of that actor, so much so, that you'll not want to see them in anything else? I get that a character may tarnish the image of the actor for you but some people may be prejudiced against them and their future works, which seems a bit unwarranted. Like to hold their bad roles against them seems a bit much to me.
Then again, it's natural for some to be fickle-minded. Opinions change and develop all the time, I guess.
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 2:05 AM
+1
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27 oppaslayer
February 22, 2015 at 9:48 PM
I'm so torn. I love rocker boys and badasses but I also adore dorky nerds.
I think that's why I am so in love with Ji Chang Wook in Healer. He did a superb job of melding dorky Bong Soongie and asskicker Healer-ya is one hot package.
After listening to your Healer podcast, I spent my Lunar New Year break re-watching City Hunter and dreaming up scenarios where Healer and CH bro it out.
I'm also enjoying Hogu's Love as well. I'm quite surprised at myself for liking Uee in her role. Hogu is adorbs.
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anaht
February 23, 2015 at 1:14 AM
Ah!! I didn't read this before my post... same wording, same feels! Glad to know there are more of us with JCW in our hearts! (I'll have to watch City Hunter, too.)
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28 maddragonqueen
February 22, 2015 at 9:53 PM
I will take all the bad boys, rebels, and misfits AND the dim, sweet nerds, thank you!
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29 varms
February 22, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Weirdly enough, I started liking Lee Je Hoon in the disaster that was Fashion King!
Aside from the characters mentioned above, I want to lock up:
1) Jung Kyung Ho in Smile, You (and his character in a little movie called My Lovely Week)
2) Hyun Bin in My Lovely Sam Soon
3) Joo Won in Ojakyo Brothers
4) Gong Yoo in Coffee Prince
5) Jang Geun Seuk in Doremifasolatido
I'm sure there's more but I can't remember who else!
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varms
February 22, 2015 at 10:20 PM
And Yoo Ah In in Sungkyunkwan Scandal! Yes please!
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 2:09 AM
"2) Hyun Bin in My Lovely Sam Soon"
I hated that drama with vigor!! The ones I loved were the ones everyone hated like WW, SQ, and Sega...He was brilliant in those...I don't get what's so amazing about kim sam son or whatever! Ugh the lead actress portrayed a character I cannot stand, very reminiscent of that my love from the stars lead actress character ugh so annoying!
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Khule WY
February 23, 2015 at 5:28 AM
I'm loling over this comment asking myself are you for real.but you are, I think I'm shocked because I didn't see it as a possible for My lovely Kim Sam soon to not be liked,Loved by everyone. Mind blown.This was my first drama and what turned me to dramas and cheong song yi to me is one of those memorable characters- Sawrry.
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Ha! Well reading my comments, you probably noticed that I'm the black sheep of DB lol I am almost always in disagreement with the majority regarding what dramas are lovable and what are not...Don't be shocked my friend, the more you read me the more you'll realize this is the NORM :P
Andrea
February 24, 2015 at 8:58 PM
@k lava
LOL-ing forever at "Sawrry".
August
February 23, 2015 at 11:11 AM
Don't worry you're not the only Beanie who didn't fall head over heels in love with My Name is Kim Sam-Soon.
Check out Post #3
http://www.dramabeans.com/2014/09/lee-soo-hyuk-up-to-play-the-other-man-in-valid-love/
Check out Post #15
http://www.dramabeans.com/2014/09/lee-shi-young-and-uhm-tae-woong-get-hitched-for-valid-love/
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Khule WY
February 23, 2015 at 12:36 PM
@DD first I like that you go against the norm, second, I'm curious about your favorite shows.
I checked out the links @August shared and wow,do people have negative things to say about it and the leads.to say I'm surprised by the comments would be an understatement. But I guess my reaction is because I absolutely loved it, it's the drama I have most rewatched and I never leave the country without it.it's my feel good drama but the next time I watch it, I'll look for the faults.
DD
February 23, 2015 at 2:29 PM
I'm smiling ear to ear cuz I've just had a discussion with both revlow and alua the other day lol and to think they're both culprits in the MNIKSS hate :P Can I say yay?!!
I agree with all matters discussed in those comments, mostly for me it was the obnoxious female character and the most boring male character (Though HB is one of my very faves, I totally couldn't stand his character in that drama, I stopped watching after epi 2). I enjoy subtle performances, I enjoy deep conflicts that aren't garnished with psychotic behavior, or the "I'm so pathetic you must save me from myself" type of character (Just watched king of high school and OMG I wanted to commit hypothetical suicide from the hate I had for that moronic noona character! Dear lord save me from such pathetic-ness!!).
I guess this is for Klava's question, I can't name many names yet but anything that is not totally bogus, obnoxious, ridiculous, over the top, unrealistic, too loud, too boring, too repetitious, too cliched (I don't mind the triangles and jealousy as long as they're not absolutely boring and done to death before...Something new and exciting is always welcome) I hate vicious female characters, I hate loud screeching banshees, I hate the King of high school noona type, I hate women who are either evil or spineless...I love women who can be confused/conflicted/even on the verge of tipping to the dark side, but who always manage to weigh the good vs the bad and who always mange to save their soul in the end. I don't know why I'm concentrating on female characters, but seemingly they're the ones I usually have an issue with in KD world...Most male characters are by the book, either too charming or too weird/whiney/boring so yeah I don't have much to say about them.
I'll come back to you with a list maybe in a few months but for now I am going about this by loving individual performances rather than the entire package...If you ask me why, I'll tell you because I'm watching recs and most of the recs I've watched I didn't completely love, but I did love certain actors and performances within them and so I keep searching, enjoying and compiling faves...Right now I'm in the "discovery" phase lol...Soon enough I'll reach the "expert" phase and I'll be able to discuss such things with a much stronger footing. For now I'll just say cheers :)
30 sumee
February 22, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Can we lock up yoon eun hye too..I love that girl ,but she needs to do a good may be a better drama sooner ...
And may I add same goes for jang geun suk lock him up as hwang tae kyung
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31 Neha
February 22, 2015 at 10:31 PM
This is the most adorable post. I want to draw a comic strip based on two drama loving friends who have crazy, adorable discussions like this.
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32 dita
February 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Song jihyo in my case.
I love RM so much (esp MC) to the point "I can't see song jihyo in any drama as a character". I always end up seeing her as song jihyo the monday girlfriend.
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33 mary
February 22, 2015 at 10:53 PM
I want to lock Song Jae-rim OUT of the Chef Shi-kyung box.
He can stay in the Kei or Mo Il-hwa or even Professor K box if he wants. Or he can switch boxes for variety. Just... not Shi-kyung. Never again.
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34 ShinDay6YK?
February 22, 2015 at 11:10 PM
What about kim soo hyun as song sam dong? :D but I guess he's great in another roles as well XD
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rockingchairs
February 23, 2015 at 5:50 AM
Samdong is still no.1 for me as well :)
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35 Neva
February 22, 2015 at 11:12 PM
I want to lock up Lee Jin Wook in Nine. Samchun!!!
oh and Jo Jung Suk in TK2H... Eun Shi Kyung still puts me in grief 'til now :(
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ahsaem
February 23, 2015 at 1:08 AM
And Oh man seok from What's up?!
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36 sancheezy
February 22, 2015 at 11:46 PM
I only one to lock up Yoo Yeon Seok as chilbongie
because I just loved it
I'll accept if he became villain again
but him as chilbong is something I need to cherish
but honestly I prefer actor who can play many role and see them as their character,
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jomo143
February 23, 2015 at 6:34 AM
My vote is for Chilbongie in an alternate universe where he gets the girl.
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37 WEIRDOLLY
February 23, 2015 at 12:26 AM
May Jung Kyung Ho always be Baksa Adeul, please....
I just miss hum very much while seeing him acting in other dramas...
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maripaz
February 23, 2015 at 11:20 AM
YES!!! I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else was going to mention baksa adeul. I really want to watch him in something but fear any subsequent characters is just not going to be as awesome...
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38 fantasy
February 23, 2015 at 12:31 AM
Off topic but I am now scared of post military service dramas :P , for eg. Rain, Ji Hyun Woo and now the mighty Hyun Bin !!!! I am worried for two reasons mostly, 1. SJK will be back :) but I don't know what will he choose for his next project
2. Many good actors (specially '87 born) may enlist this year 1st obviously JCW , Healer was a break through but after 2yrs he will need a break through again, then seo in guk, lee sung GI, though I am not much worried for LMH, he has an incomparable Fan base!!! After Gangnam 1970 , I don't think 2 years gap can even scratch his worldwide popularity!!!!!
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snickers
February 23, 2015 at 1:09 AM
Seems to me, statistically, there are more misses than hits for a lead actor/actress. Combination of natural talent, great work ethics, picking excellent/suitable projects, and rising above mediocre roles is hard to come by.
Supporting actor/actress tends to be under less scrutiny when they or project don't do well. But also "shine more" when they do well.
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ahsaem
February 23, 2015 at 1:11 AM
Ji Chang wook's military enlistment makes feel terrible . :(
I hope he does some thing before he leaves!
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anaht
February 23, 2015 at 1:17 AM
Looks like it won't be a drama. Think he's doing more of the musical the Days... or something like that.
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snickers
February 23, 2015 at 1:30 AM
But if he picks something not good, that could "totally kill your love for him", paraphrasing JB. Unless of course you can be resilient.
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kanz
February 23, 2015 at 3:23 AM
Trust me, he already chose "not-so-good drama(s)" and I still love him to the moon and back. No matter what the role, JCW will always win me over :D
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snickers
February 23, 2015 at 5:21 PM
Resilience will help him and his fans through inevitable rough patches throughout his career.
DD
February 23, 2015 at 1:47 AM
LMH is not enlisting this year. He's promised his fans two projects before leaving (probably) next year, a drama later on in the year and a film, possibly in the next couple of months. He's a fabulous actor to recon, he'll be here for many many years and he'll have so many great works under his belt. Mark my words!
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39 bil
February 23, 2015 at 1:29 AM
enrique geum is always my favorite character!
so adorable, not the bad boy, not the chaebol, just pure boy trap in man body.
and hogu, uugghh I stand by you hogu ya~~
gong ki tae! hah! how can you not mention him? i want him forever to be gong ki tae, but I also curious with his next project.
but in the end, i always be the jang geu rae
sigh..
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40 DD
February 23, 2015 at 1:43 AM
If you guys are going to think this way, sorry to break it to you, you'll never be a fan of any actor for long. Actors seek to become different characters and play different roles, good bad or ugly...I've been a fan of Ryan Gosling for so long I can't remember. Along great movies like Blue Valentine he's done shitty crap like drive, gangster squad etc...I still think he's a brilliant actor and will watch all his films, even if I don't think they're brilliant or he's had a great role I still believe in him and the fact that he's a GREAT actor (notwithstanding looks) will remain a FACT...I may like or dislike some of his works but I'll always be a fan, I don't understand the wishy washy mentality at all!! Great actors may play inferior roles/characters but even in those they always manage to engage and entertain, that's what they're aim is, to entertain. And I can vouch that all my biases always entertain. It may not always be an oscar-worthy story but they're performance will always have layers and nuances that other "lesser" performers will never capture.
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 1:50 AM
their performance*
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Delurker
February 23, 2015 at 2:52 AM
I think there are two different issues here: admiration for an actor, and love for one of their characters as an independent fictional being. When you love a particular character, a little (or a lot) of that will transfer to the actor, and you will follow their work eagerly afterwards. If later characters are less appealing/rounded, or just plain boring, it makes you miss the one you loved a little more intensely. And if the pattern of disappointment is repeated, you may lose your interest in the actor altogether.
So, the point that was being made, I think, is not necessarily that if a good performance (say Yoon Eun Hye in Coffee Prince) is followed by less appealing ones, the actor suddenly becomes a terrible one, but that you feel for them and wish they could show again what they are capable of, and give you another character to love. "Boxing" actors into a particular character I'd say is not so much about protecting a fangirl crush, as about nostalgia; a bit like a part of you wishes your baby would never grow up...
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 3:14 AM
You make sense of course, but my point was that as a fan of an actor, to write them off just because they played a couple of bad roles is unfathomable to me. I guess since I'm always the fan of the actor first before the character, by this I mean I am a fan of their ability to interpret a character into life and the performance they give rather than think of a character as an individual being/entity. The character could have never existed had it not been for this actor to begin with, my admiration of them goes beyond a fluke or two and I hardly ever blame them for a bad character, becz even when they play a boring or lifeless role they're still EXTREMELY GOOD at doing so. So what I'm trying to say is, I love and cherish the factory not the product. As in each production line there can always be rejects.
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Delurker
February 23, 2015 at 4:14 AM
I suppose it may depend on the actor and the character. Sometimes the actor becomes larger than their characters (say Robert de Niro), and their screen presence is powerful enough to draw you in, regardless of the quality of the product. Other times, love for the character may come first (say Mr Darcy), and although the actor must be given a lot of credit, it ought to be shared with the writer and director.
I think both are possible; I'll admit I have to be won over by a character before I take interest in an actor, but after that, I tend to be quite loyal, if not always equally intense :-) . That, I suppose, is a tribute to the actor's true quality rather than my own loyalty, so ultimately I have to agree with you on that. :-)
Perhaps it is a matter of a sense vs. sensibility approach to fandom; sometimes admiration is deep and steady, other times it is intense and superficial :-) . But I do not think they are mutually exclusive; just different kinds of enjoyment at different times.
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 4:42 AM
This is probably why I never blame or praise writers/directors for my admiration of a certain actor that convinces me to become their fan. Yes those 3 are responsible for the final product that is the character/story/film I enjoy and cherish, but if the first two are to be solely responsible then just about anyone can become a brilliant performer no?
While the writer/director are responsible for content and execution the actor is ultimately responsible for the soul of the performance! A great actor can make the shitiest lines sound amazing and the most mediocre direction come to life, at least that's how I see it. Nonetheless, I do understand that when ppl marathon dramas (that are available with great abundance and that address just about any topic under the sun, at times having the most ridiculous purpose) they tend to do much more "mental spring cleaning" than the normal folks who watch a select few just because they were moved by them or they told stories that hit close to home.
I fall under the latter category so my brain has less clutter to get rid of. Therefore I tend to hold on to my faves for a LONG LONG time, unless they commit a murder or turn into human vegetables or menaces to society, then they remain my faves.
Delurker
February 23, 2015 at 9:13 AM
No apology necessary, I am no one's anti-fan :-) . It is not that I dislike him either; I am interested in his career, will consider watching everything he does (within reason; Heirs never stood a chance), but he doesn't quite bring out the fangirl in me. Perhaps I wish his characters had a little bit more sense of humour, but not everyone will need that.
Final note for me too: what awards show was that? I have no idea what he is like outside of his characters. I am really curious now to see that look...
DD
February 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Oh hey I didn't catch your reply since it was under my other post...No it's absolutely fine I just discovered him and have been devouring all his news. If you haven't seen him interact outside of his characters your missing out!! I've spent days watching all his dramas BTS videos, interviews and some of his fan meets... lol the boy is hilarious and adorable to boot!!
The award show was 2013 SBS drama awards. Oddly enough I was watching it for So Ji Sub, but what grabbed my attention was LMH (whose name I didn't even know at the time) it was a gesture and an exchange of looks between him and KWB and I was like who is this guy?? I must check him out. To me he's very handsome, but that wasn't the draw. Something about him just spiked my interest, but then it's always like that with me, I see something in an actor/actress and I'm almost always on point and they never disappoint :)
Delurker
February 23, 2015 at 5:20 AM
Answering your post below :-)
Sure, I would never take credit away from an actor; all I am saying is that a good character is a collective effort, but when a character is truly memorable, credit is never to the actor alone. Of course good actors can rise above a bad script and salvage it, and there is no doubt that the soul of the character is due to them.
But about the difference between marathon and selective watchers, I am not so sure; I see it working the opposite way. The more dramas you watch, the more difficult you become to impress, and finally it is only those that truly stand out (for you as a viewer, of course) that you will remember.
Conversely, I have read comments around here, with which I would agree, that you tend to keep a soft spot for your first dramas, regardless of their objective quality, perhaps because you are less aware of the clichés and curiosity is still stronger. Mine was Personal Taste (and yet, not a fan of LMH).
Sadly, how can you know whether a drama will move you, or make you lose the will to live, until you watch it? :-) The cast or plot summary alone don't really help. Which is why I lurk around here, weighing recommendations carefully before investing my time :-)
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DD
February 23, 2015 at 6:07 AM
Oddly enough, I'm one of those who if I love an actor/actress I watch all their works lol I guess that's my method of selection. As for dramas in particular, I'm a newbie so I do admit that I started with some recs, loved some hated some, fell back on my old and tested method of selection (listed above) becoming a bigger fan of some and moving on from others.
I am a huge LMH fan lol (sorry pal) and it started with something (believe it or not it wasn't even a drama or role I've watched and enjoyed) as silly as the way he looked at someone at an award show. I knew just by looking at that tiny interaction that I was looking at someone who's undeniably great! This is what I meant when I said a great actor can make the most trite of performances look so fabulous and so much more enjoyable (not discrediting the team effort but stressing the importance of the pawn or in this case the tool aka the actor)
First dramas, well no not really, in my case that doesn't hold true but I do realize it is probably the case for many drama watchers so good for them if that's something they feel good about and it satisfies their acting taste buds :)
I'm going to end on a final note, that as long as my interest is captured by an actor regardless of the role's charm, or lack thereof, I'll continue to be a fan.
snickers
February 23, 2015 at 5:19 PM
@randomdelurker
Well expressed.
Being a fan often seems to be quite time and energy consuming. For some fans, there must be subconscious accounting of "return on investment."
"love for one of their characters as an independent fictional being" is pretty much as far as I go for any performer. Upside is very little anger or disappointment.
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41 poliwag
February 23, 2015 at 2:11 AM
My dilemma is Shin Sungrok. I really want him to take on more versatile roles (look at his adorable dorky role in Trot Lovers!!! I NEED MORE) but he pulls off psychopath/villainous roles with such aplomb that I'm just in the corner like 'why'.
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42 lc
February 23, 2015 at 2:43 AM
Ji Sung and all his personalities in kill me heal me is the one and only on my to preserve forever list.
Hwang Jung-eum...not so much, because I look forward to seeing her future repertoire. ?
But Ji Sung, he has done all the acting he needs to win me over in this life ❤❤❤
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 4:04 AM
....and he has done all the acting to fill up his resume for the rest of his life.
"What do you want me to play? A kind hearted chaebol? Checked. A suicidal teenage boy? Checked. A 40-year-old bomber with Jeolla accent? Checked. A 17 year old fangirl? Checked. A sexy human being who loves foolishly (and still looks fabulous)? DOUBLE CHECKED."
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Kimmy
February 23, 2015 at 4:38 AM
best. CV. ever.
(got to give it to this guy, I can't see any other actor as Cha Do Hyun and his personalities, even though I have actor biases! add the fact that he has the fabulous Lee Bo Young as his wife & i think Ji Sung pretty much wins at life.)
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Daehoney
February 23, 2015 at 6:54 AM
I know LBY first from IHYV, then her husband from Good Friends and Running Man, so KMHM is my first encounter with him in drama world. They're both awesome and they truly love each other. I remember LBY said JS would quit acting if she asked to, and JS said LBY changes her sleep pattern to match with his shooting schedule (boy I envy them!!!). And now a child is on the way and they have pretty much everything. They just need one more Daesang trophy to decorate their home (they have one from LBY) and I really really hope they can add it by the end of this year.
P.S: now I know how hard it is to be bias towards a married man. Like KMHM thread in soompi, I need to remind myself frequently like a spell, "Ji Sung is happily married.... Ji Sung is happily married.... Ji Sung is happily married..."
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lc
February 23, 2015 at 8:57 AM
Oh @Daehoney I'm so with u on this! Yes, "Ji Sung is happily married" has also become my mantra!
namedx
February 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM
Ahahaha - brilliant!
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43 oppaslayer
February 23, 2015 at 2:59 AM
LDW and Lee Da Hae are forever Yoo Rin and Gong Chan in my heart. My Girl are among the initial kdramas that hooked me. For some reason their pairing in Hotel King was never the same for me.
Kim Sun Ah will forever be Sam Soon for me.
I will forever support any projects my faves are involved in but it is still somewhat disappointing when their latest projects never lives up to their past iconic roles/performances. Especially if you know they can do better.
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44 harmonyfb
February 23, 2015 at 3:56 AM
I’m pretty sure I’ll never stop seeing Yoo Yeon-seok as Chilbongie.
The first thing I saw him in was Hon, where he played a sociopathic rapist/murderer, and now I flinch every time I see him in a drama. ::laugh:: I was kind of disappointed that he didn't take the lead in Blood because I would have spent the whole drama waiting for him to snap (but I guess he figured out how bad it was gonna be & dodged the bullet.)
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45 Heartoppaya
February 23, 2015 at 4:32 AM
I think this means that Girlfriday likes Alpha males while Javabeans likes Beta males... I'm with girlfriday, although when it comes to Healer, I like both types: Seo Jung-hoo AND Park Bong-soo...
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46 nova611
February 23, 2015 at 5:33 AM
its always gotta be ANTHONY KING...
oops Anthony from King of Drama
Kim Myung MIn~~
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47 rockingchairs
February 23, 2015 at 5:53 AM
Pretty sure I need Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk to be best buds forever in School 2013 because that was the bromance of the century
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48 jomo143
February 23, 2015 at 6:40 AM
Let's see...PIE is forever Chul-suah married to Byung-hee noona.
It is interesting when they have so many roles over the years we can pin-down the character, NOT the actor. That is a good sign, right? You get a little confused, though, with someone like Johnny Depp who brought so many diverse people to the screen.
Then you have someone like Ji Sung, who has managed to burn several characters into our brains.
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jomo143
February 23, 2015 at 6:56 AM
in "one" role.
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49 ❤TurkishRose is in love with JCW❤
February 23, 2015 at 7:18 AM
I always think about that too JB and GF, if somehow we can lock our favorite character away, the only problem we won't get to see more ji Chang wook, which would be a big problem, since he made many of us obsessed fans :)
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50 Gelai
February 23, 2015 at 8:21 AM
Couldn't have express it better!
There's just that awesome classic role of our fave actors and actresses that'll stay forever in our hearts no matter how melo or makjang they become on their succeeding roles. Couldn't agree more that the more dramas we've seen, the harder we gets to please. It's easy to be popular in a good drama but what lies ahead is the question of staying power.
Yes! Lee Min Ho and Ji Chang Wook indeed will be forever our badass City Hunter and Healer while Lee Sang Yoon will always be the genius human lie detector Ha Woo Jin. Jeon Ji Hyun is just remarkable as Cheon Song Yi. I wish to lock up Yoon Sang Yoon as the quirky Oska with Lee Jong Hyuk on his epic matchmaking skills in Dating Agency Cyrano. Lee Jong Suk is still Park Soo Ha in my eyes and I actually still see Joo Ji Hoon as our Prince Lee Shin. Jang Geun Seuk as Hwang Tae Kyung and Ji Hyun Woo as Kim Bong Doo.
I'm torn though w/ Kim Sun Ah cause she have such strong personality that she carries on her every role. While mostly want to lock her up as Kim Sam Soon, I really like her too as Hwang Ji An in I Do I Do. I really like Kim Soo Hyun both in TMETS and YWCFAS more than in Dream High while Lee Seung Gi both in Brilliant Legacy and in King 2 hearts but not exactly to lock them up on those roles.
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