Joo Sang-wook and Kim Sun-ah for new KBS vigilante drama
by girlfriday
Okay, why does the mental picture of Joo Sang-wook as a caped crusader immediately give me the giggles? Maybe it’s because he’s been letting loose in a string of rom-coms lately (Birth of a Beauty, Sly and Single Again), but I can so picture him in a ridiculous hero costume involving mostly tights. Technically, the new KBS drama he’s considering is about a masked crusader, cape optional: Masked Prosecutor will be the new Wednesday-Thursday drama headed to the network in May, and Joo Sang-wook and Kim Sun-ah (I Do, I Do, Scent of a Woman) are being courted to headline.
The drama comes from PD Jeon San of Ruby Ring and writer Choi Jin-won of Big Man, and is about a prosecutor who gets frustrated with the limits of the justice system. By day he works cases like anyone else, but by night he dons a mask to fight the baddies that he couldn’t put behind bars the conventional (some would say legal) way. Badass.
The character is a district prosecutor with a sly and cheeky personality. He’s a typical ambitious prosecutor looking to advance his career, but when he puts on his mask, he’s fists before reason, and full of zeal. The casting articles compare him to Zorro, which again, makes me giggle. I’d like to hope that he’s more like Harvey Dent by day, Batman by night; City Hunter and Prosecutor rolled into one.
And thankfully the heroine isn’t a damsel in distress just because the hero is, well, a hero — Kim Sun-ah has been offered the role of a detective squad chief in the violent crimes division. She’s an elite detective who runs around in the field even in a miniskirt. What, that’s so impractical. She’s an upright cop who’s unmoved by external pressures, and is passionate about justice. Mkay, but if she were really passionate about getting the bad guy, she’d at least wear sensible shoes.
Both Joo Sang-wook and Kim Sun-ah are considering favorably for now. What I really want to know is if the show is going to be light and fun or dark and dramatic. I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing these two double up on their comedic chops, but if you give me a Gaksital or a Healer who risks danger and hides his face to mete out his own justice, you certainly won’t get any complaints from me.
Masked Prosecutor follows Unkind Women in May.
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1 kdramaobsession
March 26, 2015 at 3:11 AM
LIKE LIKE LIKE x1000000000
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alpha
March 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM
I can't wait for more dose of Joo Sang Wook. I miss his dorkiness and at the same time I want to see his charismatic side, so I believe this drama will be perfect for my oppa!!!
By the way, can anyone recommend me some dramas. I have basically watched every freaking drama that's out there and I'm kinda having a panic attack because I don't have anything left to watch. Someone recommend me a drama which may not have been mainstream so I may have *hopefully* not watched it yet.
Help. I really want a dose of kdrama!!! My body can't handle it anymore.
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iamdeb
March 26, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Have you watched:
Joseon X Files
City Hall
History of a Salaryman
Giant
King of Dramas
Dalja's Spring
Thank You
You prob have but just wanted to throw them out there!
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iamdeb
March 26, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Also wanted to add Damo.
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bd5
March 26, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Definitely "Joseson X-Files" (beautifully scripted and acted - the middle eps are the best).
Would also add "The Man/He Who Can't Marry" (quirky romcom starring Ji Jin-hee and a stellar cast; well written).
And if you missed "Miss Korea" - much better than the popular shows in 2013 and Lee Yeon-hee gave one heck of a performance.
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Gidget
March 26, 2015 at 4:12 PM
"I miss his dorkiness"
Me too.
Part of me 1/2 of me is hoping they go the 'Nacho Libre' route.
But the other 1/2 hopes they surprise us with something surrealistically dark, like the Tim Burton 'Batman' movies.
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kgroup
March 31, 2015 at 1:32 AM
join this group if you av a Facebook account its a very VERRY interactive group you don't wanna be left out We Talk all about Korean drama its not a scam...just inviting my fellow dramabeansis https://m.facebook.com/groups/1541633016075605?refid=18&__tn__=C
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Asmerah
May 8, 2015 at 5:03 AM
i like your acting kim sun a. i love u idol:-)
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2 redfox
March 26, 2015 at 3:17 AM
so cool. he has this warm aura and presence though, i hope this hero will not be cold and distant as usual but soft-hearted even perhaps to the pleads of some baddies
just imagine a doting crusader
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Pipit
March 26, 2015 at 8:14 PM
OMO! That would be hillarious.
Imagining Joo Sang Wook dons his mask with murderous intent and fire in his eyes. Out he goes in the middle of the night only to meet a bunch of cry baby baddies and end up with teary eyes himself.
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redfox
March 26, 2015 at 11:24 PM
buy them dinner and read some morals, then cry together that life sucks.
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Pipit
March 27, 2015 at 12:37 AM
LOL ROTF!
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3 Lemonade
March 26, 2015 at 3:22 AM
I love this pairing!! Hope this will happen!
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4 msmilkt
March 26, 2015 at 3:27 AM
Please drama gods! Make this happen!
I miss Kim Sun Ah on my screen so much~
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Khule WY
March 26, 2015 at 6:57 AM
Me too,I was just wondering about her yesterday because she's been too quiet. Glad she's back.
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sabelita
March 28, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Hurrah This couple is fantastic and changing the matter I wish Kim sun ah do more roles in cinema.I adore her
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Dr. Hwata
March 27, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Hmmmmm
Doesn't anyone, when considering her last two appearances on TV screen, feel it would be better if she rests on her laurel and stays permanently retired from the TV land?
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5 hawoojinruinedme
March 26, 2015 at 3:27 AM
On the one hand, this drama sounds super promising. On the other hand, OMG SO MANY DRAMAS. And im only referring to the ones not airing yet. This has been a very crazy drama casting week.
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6 coby
March 26, 2015 at 3:30 AM
Yay! I've been so entertained with his roles lately... and so is my mom!
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7 eny
March 26, 2015 at 3:35 AM
not a fan of both cast but they are good actor n actress, the story quite interesting too, must watch
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eny
March 26, 2015 at 3:42 AM
my must watch drama : joo jin mo drama,masked prosecutor n ha ji won new drama if lee jin wook confirm
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8 achiara
March 26, 2015 at 3:39 AM
All the yesses to this. While the premise is far from being original, at least we don't have to worry much about the acting with this solid cast, so there's that.
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9 Chandler
March 26, 2015 at 3:39 AM
Oh. I could watch this.
I could definitely watch this.
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10 songsong
March 26, 2015 at 3:45 AM
Wow May Wed-Thu slot has 3 good dramas coming up:
- Mask (SBS)
- Mask Prosecutor (KBS)
- Warm & Cozy (MBC)
So unfortunate they are all on the same slot. Wish they are on different days cos I want to watch them all.
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Aria
March 26, 2015 at 3:50 AM
Oh my..
I'm anticipating all the three dramas..
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11 omo
March 26, 2015 at 3:48 AM
Sensible shoes? Firstly, I would hope that those miniskirts must come with built-in shorts to high-kick some butts. I want to see this OTP now...*imagines kiss scenes*...mmmm
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12 poliwag
March 26, 2015 at 3:55 AM
I am so down for Sangwook being a masked crusader- and why do I feel that there'll still be comedy as he tries to hide his double life?
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13 Nana
March 26, 2015 at 4:19 AM
Oppa.... *giggle*
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mary
March 26, 2015 at 5:04 AM
*giggling too for some reason*
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Pipit
March 26, 2015 at 8:18 PM
*joining the giggling club*
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Nox
March 26, 2015 at 8:29 PM
*Join the giggling club too* LOL
If this pairing is not gonna happen, them I'm gonna sue you, Dramagod!!
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14 suzie
March 26, 2015 at 4:20 AM
Super duper like!!! I hope they both confirm!!!
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15 tweetpandora
March 26, 2015 at 4:30 AM
I am so on board!! Hope they sign on. Too many dramas coming up I am excited about, hope it will do them justice.
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16 tapiocapearl
March 26, 2015 at 4:42 AM
This must happen!!! I love Kim Sun-ah and Joo Sang-wook has been awesome in his last two dramas, and I can totally see this pairing happening. It'd be cool if it had a Gaksital-Healer vibe, but it'd be hard to take Joo Sang-wook seriously after playing goofy nerds!
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Adal
March 26, 2015 at 4:53 AM
He's played a detective before in TEN and TEN 2 where he was plenty serious, but I'll take him being dorky or serious, he's got the acting chops to pull both off.
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Pipit
March 26, 2015 at 8:21 PM
Although the concensus is that we love him being dorky, the fact is, he is also incridibly good at being seriously moody and cold e.g. Giant.
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17 cupkate
March 26, 2015 at 4:43 AM
omg i came to love jo sang wook being so dorky and i hope he will still at least be dorky in this role..im so gonna watch this if he signs on.
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18 Adal
March 26, 2015 at 4:46 AM
Kim Sun ah is back! Please say yes and somebody give me a high five!!
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trotwood
March 26, 2015 at 6:55 AM
high five. I LOVE her!!!!!
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zsa
March 26, 2015 at 9:31 PM
high five!!
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19 Nox
March 26, 2015 at 4:47 AM
KBS, what are you doing ?
Gong Hyo Jin (already a yes), the others : Song Hye Gyo, Jang Na Ra, & now Kim Sun Ah.
Who else behind your curtains ? LOL
All the best for your upcoming dramas :)
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20 mary
March 26, 2015 at 5:04 AM
City Hunter and Prosecutor rolled into one.
*curls up on the ground*
*tries not to cry*
*cries*
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21 sogazelle
March 26, 2015 at 5:17 AM
Omo Omo...Kim Sun-Ah... I love her...I cannot wait for this.
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22 eliza
March 26, 2015 at 5:18 AM
Yesssss i need this to happen soon! May's Wed-Thurs slot is going to be competitive as they have Warm and Cozy & Mask
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songsong
March 26, 2015 at 5:28 AM
You are so right! And I love the leading cast of all the 3 dramas, how? All good things come on Wed-Thu slot!
Haiz....happy problem though haha.
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23 MikoD
March 26, 2015 at 5:27 AM
What a genius pairing. Hope they both accept the roles.
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24 Hazelnuts
March 26, 2015 at 5:49 AM
Hahahahahahaha!! Ima excited! :D
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25 Arhazivory
March 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM
This reminds me of the jdrama Joker, except he was an unmasked cop. Whoever escaped the law were caught at night but a mask was unnecessary since....OK I'm getting carried away. Lol
I love the two leads. Hope they sign.
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26 samui
March 26, 2015 at 6:24 AM
I missed Gaksital so much....
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27 whitewire
March 26, 2015 at 6:28 AM
I have never thought of this pairing, and when the possibility is now here, I thought, "WHY NOT!!!" They look beautiful, ah, make it happen pls!
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28 Eimichiko
March 26, 2015 at 6:41 AM
Soooo excited that Sun-Ah unnie is back. Please confirm ASAP. I'm anticipating the sizzling chemistry already.
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29 damianna
March 26, 2015 at 6:41 AM
Waaah! 2015 drama couplings are jjang. Please say yes both of you.
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30 pigsnout
March 26, 2015 at 6:57 AM
I really like Kim Sun Ah, so glad to see her drama comeback after so many years.
at least this is a piece of good casting news, I was feeling extra disappointed after learning that Han Groo turned down the lead role in Scholar Who Walks the Night.
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31 fantasy
March 26, 2015 at 7:05 AM
It's so typical of kdrama heroines to wear high heels, mini skirts , regardless their job or role... I was so surprised to see the lead actress in school wearing mini skirt in that freezing cold!!!!
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32 logan5
March 26, 2015 at 7:38 AM
Kim Sun-Ah .... is my secret celebrity crush...
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33 SelenaJane
March 26, 2015 at 7:39 AM
rentlyThe premise kinda reminds me of Arrow or the Flash currently airing in the US... but looking forward to it anyway!
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34 alienshore
March 26, 2015 at 7:46 AM
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED! I see sparks a' flying everywhere!
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35 risa
March 26, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Who do we sue for severe emotional distress if this casting doesn't end up happening?
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36 sabrina
March 26, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Each one is my favorite and together is like a dream come true. I would be eyeing this.
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37 ju
March 26, 2015 at 8:05 AM
Great pairing! Both have wonderful comedic timing as well as dramatic flair. Keeping fingers crossed!
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38 bbstl
March 26, 2015 at 8:29 AM
It would be so great to see Kim Sun Ah again, hope she says yes.
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39 canxi
March 26, 2015 at 9:13 AM
CONFIRM!
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40 Nixrix
March 26, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Can't wait!!! so excited
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41 mvl
March 26, 2015 at 10:42 AM
me too!!! i've missed kim sun ah so much in dramaland! & i do hope there is more to her character then what's been given, so we can enjoy her fully!
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42 janesally
March 26, 2015 at 11:12 AM
omo omo YESSSSSSS please god make this happen he is such a dork I love him and she is a queen can't wait for this soon. If only this wasn't with KBS but wherever I would definitely watch this.
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43 emi757
March 26, 2015 at 11:28 AM
oh, i'm excited for this pairing. looking forward to it.
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44 iamdeb
March 26, 2015 at 11:47 AM
PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN! i think they would be hilarious together and have amazing chemistry!!!!
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45 Waiting
March 26, 2015 at 1:41 PM
JSW is the alpha dork!! Love him in comedic roles. I am in!!
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46 JC
March 26, 2015 at 1:49 PM
Omg this is amazing!!!! Love love LOVE these two actors (finally, casting actors that can... Act), and whether the premise goes comedic or dramatic (although I'm hoping for the former because JSW was really too adorable in Birth of a Beauty), the concept so far sounds great!
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47 TJ
March 26, 2015 at 2:29 PM
Love that man.
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48 elvira
March 26, 2015 at 3:19 PM
I love Joo Sang Wook in rom-com seriously.
He always plays those adorkable characters.
And I love Kim Sun Ah since Sam Soon (and watch everything that stars her i.e. City Hall, Scent of a Woman, even I Do, I Do -_- )
Hope both confirm. Love to see this pair.
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49 museofmanymasks
March 26, 2015 at 3:39 PM
I like this. How about a black comedy? It can have all the epic swells and vigilantism of City Hunter and all the laughs of Joo Sang Wook being a goof in a mask comparable to Zorro's. Win-win.
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50 Mel
March 26, 2015 at 4:03 PM
OMG! I love this pair, will watch, watch, watch!
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