Ha Ji-won and Lee Jin-wook get friendly for Time I’ve Loved You’s press conference
by girlfriday
It’s press conference day for The Time I’ve Loved You, SBS’s remake of the Taiwanese drama In Time With You starring Ha Ji-won and Lee Jin-wook as longtime best friends who take their sweet time to figure out that maybe, juuuust maaaaybe, they’re more than friends. Co-stars Yoon Kyun-sang and Chu Soo-hyun were in attendance, along with PD Jo Soo-won, who said, “I didn’t prepare anything special for the drama — the original source drama’s sentiment is so good that I just want to highlight that sentiment as is.”
When asked about her ability to strike up such believable chemistry with all of her co-stars, Ha Ji-won said, “When I do a drama, I look at my co-star with my most loving eyes. Then I think it makes the audience look at him with those same eyes. I don’t have some kind of magical power. I just look at him with genuine love in that moment. I like eye contact and it makes me happy to look into someone’s eyes as they’re looking at me. I think the audience recognizes that.”
When asked about Lee Jin-wook, she added, “Lee Jin-wook has really twinkly eyes. It’s enough to put you in a good mood while you’re shooting. I think he might be at his most charismatic in this drama.”
Lee Jin-wook said, “I met Ha Ji-won for the first time through this drama. If you’re a male actor in Korea, Ha Ji-won is the number one actress you want to work with. Being able to work alongside her is an honor in itself. I had high expectations, but I was really moved by her acting. It’s not just that she’s a good actress, but I’m happy with everything. I’m looking forward to the rest of our time.”
Ha Ji-won: “Even if we’re just rehearsing, we click. He makes me so comfortable that I can feel and understand how these two people could’ve been friends for 17 years and what might’ve happened between them.”
About getting back into high school uniforms for the backstory, Ha Ji-won said, “I thought it’d be a stretch, but [PD Jo] shot it very sweetly. It was less of a burden because we both had to wear them. I told myself that I wasn’t acting a high school student character, but that I had gone through a time warp back to my high school days. (Laughs.) I did a lot of things I couldn’t do back then, like buy a lot of ddukboki to eat. I got to live vicariously. I was nostalgic and happy. I figured it could be the last time I wear a high school uniform so I told myself to enjoy it freely.”
When asked about whether a 17-year friendship could really turn into romance, Lee Jin-wook answered, “Now I do think that friends could become lovers. I used to think that men and women couldn’t be friends, but through this project I’ve thought about it a lot and met Hana [Ha Ji-won’s character] and experienced it, and I think that you could become friends, and that you could then progress into a romantic relationship.”
Ha Ji-won: “I never thought before about whether friends could progress into lovers. I’m the type to like the first impression and fall because of that in order to fall in love, but I think I’ve changed in doing this drama. I think I could advance to a romance with the friend beside me.” Like literally beside you, right now? I know that’s not what you meant, but how CUTE would that be?
The Time I’ve Loved You premieres this Saturday, June 27.
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1 pitch
June 23, 2015 at 2:05 PM
CUTE CUTE CUTE
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2 crazedlu
June 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM
It's nice to see how far Lee Jin-wook has gotten!
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KDramaNewbie
June 23, 2015 at 4:17 PM
I agree! Ever since Nine! I have been keeping an eye on his projects. I hope he doesn't get overshadowed by HJW here
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Anonymous
June 23, 2015 at 10:50 PM
I think he will shine same as the other actors that get paired with HJW.
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Joy
June 24, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Yup, me too. I started to keep an eye on him as well after Nine. Then, I've seen The Three Musketeers and I am sold. :) Nehhh, he won't be overshadowed with HJW, he's a good actor and plus Ha Ji Won has this unexplainable ability that you'll end up liking the partner she's with. I too, am hoping he will shine even brightly. Best wishes for the Drama.
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3 Calzeralzer
June 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM
So looking forward this drama!!!!! Can't wait!
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4 jam
June 23, 2015 at 2:15 PM
super excited to watch this!! how is it that HJW has such great chemistry with almost any male costar?!!
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pinny
June 24, 2015 at 2:03 AM
Actually I think LJW has really good chemistry with all his costars too so I'm not surprised they're so cute together! :)
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5 rezberry
June 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Lee jin wook's heart shape was sooo cute!!
And when I saw Yoon kyun sang, I just scream "hyung~~~"
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annflln
June 23, 2015 at 11:15 PM
+10000000
Yes!! Beloved Hyung!!
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6 canxi
June 23, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Wow all their answers make me so happy and fluttery, lol. I'm glad they really seem to like and respect each other.
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Gidget
June 23, 2015 at 3:04 PM
I thought that too! That and the PD's comment about what he's trying to capture definitely piqued my interest.
But what is it with actors sticking their tongues out during press conferences? Is it a 'thing'? It cracks me up.
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canxi
June 23, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Yes! I like that he wants to keep the feeling. I think that's all that anyone really wants.
And haha, I've never noticed! I didn't even notice here until you pointed it out. XD
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kanz
June 23, 2015 at 6:20 PM
They definitely look comfortable around each other..
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7 kaylaluvbinnie
June 23, 2015 at 2:42 PM
HJW is so beautiful! Looking forward to seeing her onscreen again.
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changhyun
June 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM
She looks positively RADIANT
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8 mishlee
June 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM
looking forward to watching this weekend.. i wish they'd date in real life.. Lee Jin Wook is a noona killer after all..lol
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fantasy
June 23, 2015 at 6:27 PM
I read somewhere that he and Gong Hyo Jin are dating , was that only rumour??
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sulthanah
June 23, 2015 at 6:44 PM
They broke up. Rumor said ghj dating her costar, jo in sung. In the mean time, jis broke with his gf, kim min hee. Dispatch released their photo. So, l will ship ljw and hjw.
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Yoyo
June 24, 2015 at 3:57 PM
Gong Hyo Jin is not dating Jo In Sung.
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9 iamdeb
June 23, 2015 at 3:07 PM
HJW I will marry you your search is over
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10 Miky
June 23, 2015 at 3:14 PM
This is so cute,Ha Ji Won really looks amazing with all her partners
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11 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 23, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Ugh Lee Jin-wook, but aww Ha Ji-won. But, Lee Jin-wook, but OMG Ha Ji-won. My mind is playing ping-pong right now. Maybe I'll marathon it.
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12 mindy
June 23, 2015 at 3:56 PM
So excited! Ha Ji Won looks gorgeous! I reaaaally hate Lee Jin Wook's hair like that, though. It reminds me of my brother's hair. Which I hate.
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Audi
June 23, 2015 at 4:23 PM
u made me laugh early this morning when u mentioned your brother hair.
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enia
June 23, 2015 at 8:03 PM
my brother has a similar hairstyle. which i hate too.
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13 wackycashew
June 23, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Let's get this show on the road!! Can't wait for Sat.!!
Love that the PD wants to retain the original's sentiment. And I love the two posters. ^^
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14 cupkate
June 23, 2015 at 4:08 PM
so cute!!will definitely watch this..havent wached the Taiwanese source so i wont have room for comparison..
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15 Cocoboo
June 23, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Aww I like their responses. And the official posters are lovely. I like the color scheme.
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16 Onion
June 23, 2015 at 4:22 PM
Can't wait! ❤️
Take a look at the poster where both leads are peeking out the window... Lee Jin Wook looks like a ghost walking through a brick wall ahahaha! And he has tiny elbows LOL
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madcity
June 23, 2015 at 9:01 PM
Ohhhh....yeah. oops!
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17 Mandy
June 23, 2015 at 4:59 PM
I love one lead as much as I absolutely dislike the other. UGH. I don't wanna miss a HJW drama but unfortunately, I think I'll pass. But I'm gonna be there for the Yoon Sang-hyun's cameo! PleaseBeOska, PleaseBeOska!
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An
June 23, 2015 at 7:34 PM
I'm in the same boat.. I like HJW but LJW, I just can't like him. I still might give this a try since I skipped on the Taiwanese version the first time and I have a soft spot for friends turned lovers plot.
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18 sona
June 23, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Omigoshhhh... they look so good together. It's palpable in these stills... can't wait for Saturday!!
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19 Dumbledore
June 23, 2015 at 5:57 PM
Wow!
That's a bunch of info about the presscon.
Been lurking for infos about thr interview and here I saw the most Comprehensive.
Thanks a lot!
By the way, who's not excited for this drama??
Haha
NOT Me.
HJW all the way!
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20 Kay
June 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM
“I didn’t prepare anything special for the drama — the original source drama’s sentiment is so good that I just want to highlight that sentiment as is.”
Meh, if this were true, why did they change some of the original source material for the worse? Like immaturely wedge in a totally unnecessary chaebol second lead like a drama just cannot operate without a chaebol love interest? And do so by shuffling aside the actual second lead, the ex-boyfriend? Who was irritating, but charismatic and interesting? Or change the personality of Lee Jin-wook's character to be more cynical and pessimistic when Chen Bolin was like an optimistic, patient ball of sunshine for 90% of the drama?
Really torn on whether to give this a try.
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canxi
June 23, 2015 at 7:02 PM
Well, those were the old writers' ideas (the PD has nothing to do with that except bring what's on paper to life). Presumably the whole thing got re-written after they got switched out so we'll see how it goes now as we don't know the details of the new script. The chaebol is still there and I think that's because they didn't want to fire him after he was already cast.
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21 salt n' pepper
June 23, 2015 at 6:34 PM
Eeeep, so excited for this Saturday! I'm beginning to have higher hopes for this drama after seeing the PD's thoughts on keeping the tone and sentiments of the original drama. And all three posters released are lovely! I'm liking the warmth and overall feel of the posters. :)
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22 crazyahjummafan
June 23, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Can't wait for the drama. Love these 2 leads. And I love their comments too.
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23 xcmk
June 23, 2015 at 6:48 PM
im soooooo excited for this because i love the friends turned lovers plot and i watched the taiwanese drama and loved it as well. the male character is like my ideal type in that he isn't the typical wrist-grabbing male lead but just a true friend at heart who had been through it all with the heroine. can't wait to see how lee jin wook portrays it!
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24 crazyahjummafan
June 23, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Lee Jinwook with twinkly eyes? Can't agree more! That's what drew me to him, n his smirky, sexy smile.
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25 eny
June 23, 2015 at 7:26 PM
i miss lee jin wook after memorable drama nine time travel n the three musketeers,i like many ha ji won drama but almost always attracted to the other lead in her drama including her latest drama empress ki, i become new joo jin mo fans. this drama seem more interesting now
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26 tapiocapearl
June 23, 2015 at 8:42 PM
I love the look of the posters!! And is it bad that I'm already shipping the actors together before I even see them onscreen?
So excited!
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27 peace
June 23, 2015 at 10:19 PM
They look good together.
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28 Anonymous
June 23, 2015 at 11:00 PM
Looking forward to see the drama.OMG HJW is gorgeous.Now where is HB?.Anyways,just looking at the still pictures ,you can feel the chemistry between the 2 leads.He does have a twinkly eyes. Fighting.
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29 kororo
June 24, 2015 at 12:51 AM
This pairing is so beautiful, please drama don't ruin it !!! Lee jin wook’s heart shape was sooo adorable !!!!!!!! And then I saw Yoon kyun sang, I just wanted to scream “hyung~~~” !!!! Okay I need to calm down,I can't wait to see this OMG !!!!
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Khule WY
June 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM
Hyung!!! Kekekeke
I'm really happy for him moving to bigger roles,I still remember him as Part of wuludachi no 4 in Faith. He didn't even have a name in that drama and now this.well done.
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30 julie
June 24, 2015 at 3:22 AM
ha ji won looks like she gotten prettier... i always thought she looked so so since i saw her on running man
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31 whitewire
June 24, 2015 at 5:12 AM
Wow I am actually surprised. How they really look good together. I am not fond of Ha Ji-won, but she looks stunning with Lee Jin-wook. Surprising because Lee Jin-wook does not ring a "Wow Bell" for me. But this team works alright. Now I am interested in watching this.
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mssegacrazy
June 24, 2015 at 6:34 AM
Yay!
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32 Khule WY
June 24, 2015 at 6:34 AM
Let that friend that turns into a lover be Hyun bin you're the only woman I'll allow to have him(mother in law mode)
Lol @looking at him with genuine love , you mean genuine fake love. ?
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33 Jyc
June 24, 2015 at 8:48 PM
I love what PD Jo said <3
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34 Joy
June 24, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Ha Ji Won looks stunningly beautiful! My gosh, they looked so good together. I am super stoked and can not wait any longer. :)
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35 Bee
June 25, 2015 at 1:37 AM
I do love Lee Jin Wook. He's so adorable in any roles he play. I already watched Taiwan version and kinda not impressed the storyline much.
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36 ponyo
June 25, 2015 at 3:37 AM
jin wook-yaaa, is it really necessary for you to say this "If you’re a male actor in Korea, Ha Ji-won is the number one actress you want to work with." ???
there was already some actors rejecting the role before you get the role, saying hjw is no.1, isn't it irony?
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Charlie
June 25, 2015 at 5:05 AM
What are you talking about? LJW was the first name to pop out as HJW's male lead, he even rejected I remember you to be in her drama. There were only rumors about Rain and people wanting Gong Yoo as the male lead (which was impossible as he's shooting a movie ATM). A lot of actors in Korea want to act with her because she has a great reputation as a co-worker, she has been praised to heaven by all her co-worker for being nice, professional and always cheerful, never had a bad attitude. The set mood on her dramas are always good. Plus all her dramas were successful and her co-stars shot to stardom after starring along her: Ji Chang Wook, Hyun Bin (HB was already an household name but had a couple of flop works ever since MLKSS), Jang Geun Suk, Jo In Sung, So Ji Sub, Lee Seo Jin....
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37 rori0711
June 25, 2015 at 3:57 AM
i kinda like the posters and man, Ha Jiwon looks so good. This girl gives me young & feminine vibe when required.
No doubt her alter ego can kick those ass.
but this drama is so easily on my watchlist.
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38 amie
June 25, 2015 at 6:08 AM
i'm so excited to watch ha ji won in this drama.. i really hope this will be a hit.. ?
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39 fabdrama
June 25, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Aww I love their answers! They seem to respect each other and get along really well. ~FIGHTING~
PD's words about the drama are very assuring, can't wait for it to air.
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40 Djjeff37
June 25, 2015 at 11:42 AM
I have seen 'In Time With You' about four times since it has come out. Needless to say that I am a big fan of Ariel Lin. I am also a big fan of Ha Ji Won.
Nearly 8 years ago, a Korean drama explored a simular theme of a llongtime friendship turning into a romance. I just finished watching it for the third time. The drama, which debut SNSD's Yoona in her first drama, 9 End 2 Outs starring Soo Ae and Lee Jung Jin.
Hoping Ha Ji Won and Lee Jin Wook are ,akes as good of pair as the earlier two.
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41 genuinecity
June 25, 2015 at 6:06 PM
Whoa, so soon! I'm totally looking forward to this. It looks so good. I love the drama posters-- they're so natural and lively. Why can't more/all dramas have these type of promo pictures rather than it being set in the typical bland white box/space then photoshopping things afterwards? I don't understand... Anyways, I'm ready to see these dapper men in action and Ha Ji-won! Ha Ji-won!
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42 yayabean
June 28, 2015 at 12:39 AM
I saw the 1st ep today and i like it, so far. Looking forward to the next episodes.
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43 CrazyKaleidoscopic
June 28, 2015 at 8:32 AM
I loved In Time With You. LI DA REN!!! BOLIN CHEN!!! KYAAAAAAA!! I NEED YOU IN MY LIFE!!!!
Ahem, ok back to the comment. the reason why In Time With You was such a big hit was because the characters weren't over the top. they were as realistic as they could get in a drama & of course, the completely heart breaking factor of Li Da Ren. Bolin Chen carried the show. i saw this teaser & frankly, apart from maybe the story, it didn't look anything like In Time With You. the characters were over the top, exaggerated, etc. I couldn't feel the vulnerability in this guy that i felt in Li Da Ren. Yes I know the show hasn't started but still. Frankly, the drama looks like any other k-drama to me, & it is exactly what i would have thought if i hadn't know that it was a remake of In Time With You.
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44 chubbygal
July 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Chu Soo Hyun looks so different here as compared to Pinocchio. Didn't watch Gapdong, but I liked her in Pinocchio.
I have liked LJW since Air City and HJW since WHIB (and how is it she doesn't age all these years?) so these two are enough for me to be totally interested in this show. The fact that I enjoyed the TW version and that I like the two second leads are just bonus :)
The black vs the white, was that intentional?
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45 kaveh yousefzadeh
March 5, 2017 at 4:05 PM
watching the damo series with my love madam ha ji won and her so expert costars for second time repeated ly with most pleasure!
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