She Was Pretty’s first teaser doles out sweetness and kisses
by javabeans
Okay, fine, ONE kiss, not multiples. Still, I’ll take it. (Warning: There is a video that auto-plays in this post. Sorry! It’s the only one MBC has released that allows us to watch the first teaser for She Was Pretty, sadly.)
The teaser gives us a cute glimpse into the rom-com’s leads and their chemistry, although anyone who saw them in Kill Me, Heal Me already knows that Park Seo-joon and Hwang Jung-eum have plenty of chemistry. (Enough that I always felt a little squicky watching them play siblings in that show, although—SPOILER ALERT—we did later find out they weren’t blood siblings. Still! I’m glad they get their own drama where they get to play out the romantic tension to its full effect.)
The teaser starts with Hwang Jung-eum handing Park Seo-joon a cup of coffee, and when he asks why they’re drinking coffee at such a late hour, she replies that you have to when watching this drama: “Because it’s so sweet.” Then he kisses her on the cheek, asking, “Like this?” Ha, smooth operator.
The show’s plot features a heroine (Hwang) who was once the icon of first loves everywhere, a princess who grew up wealthy and beautiful, only to experience a total change and become ugly in adulthood. Park Seo-joon was an unattractive loser-like youth who becomes a model-handsome grown-up, and he sets out to find his “hidden first love.” Surprises and hijinks guaranteed.
In addition to the lead pair, we also have Choi Siwon as a mysterious former schoolmate who’s full of surprises and “crazy energy,” while Go Jun-hee plays the heroine’s best friend, a sexy type who looks perfect but is “full of flaws.” Basically, everyone’s got a contradiction or two in the mix, which should keep them interesting. (And before you get excited, no, Minho’s not in this drama; he’s pictured with Siwon below, having recently visited him on the drama’s set.)
She Was Pretty follows MBC’s current Wednesday-Thursday series Scholar Who Walks the Night and premieres on September 16.
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1 Emmy
August 26, 2015 at 8:12 AM
Looking forward to this! And I love Choi Siwon in dramas. So much charisma, but so very dimwit/funny too.
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2 Lizzie
August 26, 2015 at 8:12 AM
Cute. I'm sorely in need of a sweet romcom and I love Park Seo-joon..can't wait! :) also Choi Siwon.
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3 Chanelboy loves Jackson Wang A LOT
August 26, 2015 at 8:24 AM
OMO! Our Oh Ri On and Oh Ri Jin get their own show!! Saranghangta uri Ri On!
But why Hwang Jang Eum hair get too short for me? her best short hair length in Secret and KMHM I think hehe
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4 annflln
August 26, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Awww....finally they have their own show to channel all of those chemistry. Fighting!!
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5 TrinPie
August 26, 2015 at 8:39 AM
Park Seo-joon seems to have excellent chemistry with everyone. Everything I've seen him in he sizzles with the leads. I especially loved him in Witch's Romance. He's also an excellent kisser.
I'm definitely looking forward to this!
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TJ
August 26, 2015 at 10:28 AM
He could start a fire with an ice cube. But I absolutely despise her as an actress. Having to watch her overact just to seem him....I don't know if I can do it.
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TrinPie
August 26, 2015 at 10:43 AM
For all the shows she has been in I seem to have not seen anything she has been in except KMHM. I think she did fine in the show. She did thankfully calm down in her acting after the first few episodes. But I personally would prefer her overacting then a wooden actress like Han Ga-In or Jin Se-Yun.
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Tai
August 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Yep that's how I feel too. Overacting isnt great but its vastly preferable to me than dead fish faces and wooden plank body language. Count me excited for this pairing.
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Jann
August 27, 2015 at 12:26 AM
Add Shin Se Kyung in the mix too...though she has improved depending on her projects (and yes, she gets a lot of projects)...I still see that dead expression from time to time...
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TrinPie
August 27, 2015 at 8:49 AM
I have only seen The Girl Who Sees Smells with her in it and thought she was great in that. So I can't really comment on her previous works.
lauraminnow
August 27, 2015 at 7:08 AM
I'm a little worried about the overacting, too. Especially after KMHM. I am looking forward to a cute new rom-com, but if it's all shrieky, bleurgh.
Also, in one of their podcasts Javabeans and girlfriday commented on how Hwang Jung Eum's hair was getting worse with each drama she did and it seems that this one is no exception. I suppose it has the excuse of being built into the premise this time though?
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iamdeb
August 26, 2015 at 10:51 AM
He is one of the most charismatic kdrama actors i've probably seen. Just naturally disarming and incredibly charming with that sweet, genuine looking smile of his. I wasn't checking for him at all till I finally saw him in action in KMHM. He made me an instant fan!
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6 heyitschristina
August 26, 2015 at 8:41 AM
Park Seo-Joon is such a noona killer ❤️
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owl
August 26, 2015 at 9:56 AM
I've loved him since Witch's Romance, then HMKM, and now - this! ♥happy♥
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TJ
August 26, 2015 at 10:31 AM
I'd love to see him with a girl his own age. Perhaps Han Groo again. I loved her in Marriage Not Dating and the pairing is age appropriate. This woman is only 30 but to me she looks 35 and I really can't stand her as an actress.
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7 alua
August 26, 2015 at 8:45 AM
She's supposed be ugly?
I can't take a show seriously that pretends THAT is ugly. TBH, it pisses me off :-/
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Salt
August 26, 2015 at 8:53 PM
There are real life situations where your first love doesn't get ugly for real, but you guys grow up... And then you see her and realize she isn't actually as pretty or attractive as you remember or made her out to be in your youth. Maybe they're angling for that? Since the guy was the unattractive loser type in his mind she, as the popular girl, was super super super beautiful, only to grow up and see her as mediochre. Hwang jung eum isn't really drop dead gorgeous with her hair like that.
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Cheryl
August 27, 2015 at 2:44 PM
I'm wondering that as well. Maybe ugly personality.
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8 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
August 26, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Dimples galore. Hwang Jung-eum is so pretty. I'll watch this only for her since I'm such a big fan.
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kathy
August 26, 2015 at 5:57 PM
+1
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Aria
August 26, 2015 at 11:04 PM
+1
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bila
August 27, 2015 at 12:11 AM
i love jung eum as well, she is gorgeous and er dimples are the cutest. i also love park seo joon.
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9 bbstl
August 26, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Oh my goodness, I dearly love Park Seo Joon so much but Choi Siwon ? *fans self* wow, you two!
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10 evelynray
August 26, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Though it'd be weird to see them play a couple, it's still great to see them have their own show! They have great chemistry onscreen and I can't wait to see Siwon back on screen!
Hoping for Ji Sung's cameo in this show xD
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raitei044
August 26, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Now, that would be awesome, especially if he plays someone who harbors a crush for HJE. :D
The cast looks fantastic, so I'm very excited to watch the drama, even if I might later on go "meh" seeing what the supposedly ugly-fied HJE looks.
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Chanelboy loves Jackson Wang A LOT
August 26, 2015 at 9:43 AM
@evelyn L & Raitei044 : i love Ji Sung, but I rather have Yo-Na shows as cameo here lol.
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mary
August 26, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Another vote for Yona cameo! :D
Even just a joke somewhere about PSJ's character having "a scary fan" will do. :')
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Shalini
August 26, 2015 at 1:18 PM
I'm already dying at PSJ's character's name being Ji Sung Joon xD Screenwriter's a fan alright
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fantasy
August 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM
that is Ji Sung + Seo Joon ;)
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11 Miky
August 26, 2015 at 8:56 AM
This looks sweet but Go Jun-hee looks amazing,she is so pretty!
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12 August
August 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM
Looking forward to seeing Park Seo-Joon and Hwang Jung-Eum act together again and sizzle with chemistry.
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13 lordseungri
August 26, 2015 at 9:23 AM
Choi Siwon *fans self* that man gets more and more beautiful as the years go by
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Alessar
August 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM
I actually think his looks have improved with age. Just the tiny bit of roughness he has on his face is like a huge boost. Plus, he can really wear those jeans.
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14 canxi
August 26, 2015 at 9:47 AM
I really like everyone here. Am excited to see Go Jun Hee again as well. I think she's great but she doesn't do dramas often.
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15 goodytwoshoes
August 26, 2015 at 9:53 AM
I loathe that hair on the heroine. Arrrrrrrrrrrrghh!!!!!!!!!! I can't even.....Loved them in KMHM but felt so uncomfortable that he was sorta in love with his 'twin'. Anyhow, I hope to enjoy this.
Choi Siwon, you can't even go wrong with that face... :* :* :*
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16 Mary A
August 26, 2015 at 9:58 AM
It looks like one of those light dramas, you could watch after a busy working day. Looking forward to it
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17 Douniaandco
August 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM
I can't wait to see them. They chemistry was good in KMHM! So i'm looking forward their romance in this drama. They look so good together and i missed Park Seo Joon... he's such a noona killer *.*
Go Jun Hee is so beautiful! It's been a long time since I've seen her.
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18 Daisy
August 26, 2015 at 10:03 AM
I wish HJE got a new hairstyle for the drama she looks the same in KMHM it's gonna be hard for me to see them as a different character and in love XD
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19 endz
August 26, 2015 at 10:05 AM
Oh My Goodness..
Although they were siblings the last time i watched them. They undeniably look good together..
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20 TJ
August 26, 2015 at 10:22 AM
I cannot stress enough how much I dislike this woman as an actress. Her horrible overacting has made me drop at least one drama and it irks me that she often gets roles opposite some of the best most charismatic leading men. Obviously they are what carries the show. Of course there is chemistry because Park Seo Joon is a babe and could generate heat with an ice cube. I know she's only 30 but she looks 35. I'd love to see Park Seo joon in a drama with a girl his age maybe the Ha Groo who has lots of charisma and wonderful comedic timing. I'd like to see that paring again.
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iamdeb
August 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM
Hmm, I've seen about 3 of her dramas and the only one where she obviously overracted in was KMHM. I always figured her acting there was due to directing because the show was on the campy, goofy side and ran with it.
I actually though she did a phenomenal job in Secret which a lesser actress would have trouble in. That was an intense, dramatic role so maybe that's where she really shines. If she overracts here, well then we'll know for sure that comedy is not her strongest suit!
She looks way older than she is because of that (now) annoying hairstyle she will not let go of! Come on, HJE!!!
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dashi
August 26, 2015 at 11:11 AM
ITTS! She was amazing in 'Secret'. I think she suits dramatic roles more than comedic ones but I hope she gives another great performance in this one.
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Cocoboo
August 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM
I really want to watch Secret soon! Especially before this drama.... But I took on too many airing dramas. Eek. >w<
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seares
August 26, 2015 at 12:04 PM
I agree I couldn't stand her in KMHM and dropped drama because of her but in Secret she slayed with her crying scenes also in Can You Hear Me she was cute. I can't say her acting is that bad while there are many others worst than her by far
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couchpotato_md
August 27, 2015 at 6:12 AM
I like her in Can You Hear My Heart as well, i think she was good there
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Luna
August 26, 2015 at 1:04 PM
Try watching Giant, she was amazing in that one.
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endz
August 26, 2015 at 5:59 PM
I saw her first in KMHM. And honestly, i don't like her. I didn't enjoy KMHM because of her and her overacting. She's not even funny.
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me
August 26, 2015 at 6:01 PM
did you comment 2 times on this page already so you could rant about how much you hate HJE?
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endz
August 26, 2015 at 8:06 PM
i try to look for TJ's other comment but i couldn't see it. And even if she did it twice. So what? She just want to state her opinion.
your comment sounds like your picking a fight. db is peaceful blog where anybody can express themselves.
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me
August 28, 2015 at 12:27 PM
lol not trying to pick a fight. but this person literally said the exact same thing already in other comments and it rubbed me the wrong way and i thought it was kinda excessive. i didnt say they couldn't state their opinion. please dont twist my words.
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Jann
August 27, 2015 at 12:31 AM
Watch her in 'secret'...with that incredible Ji Sung...she doesn't overact there...she was amazing...plus that incredible Jisung...haha
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21 sweetsour
August 26, 2015 at 10:28 AM
So I'm guessing from the description, she will not look like this in the drama, because the context of this teaser is that they're both watching the drama. I don't think that the way she looks in this teaser trailer can qualify as ugly, maybe mildly plain.
Anyways I'm looking forward to when a proper teaser is released.
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Aria
August 26, 2015 at 11:12 PM
TRUE..
Her filming pictures weren't released and the people who saw her shooting said that she really looked ugly..they did changes in her hair,nose,face and skin color..
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22 iamdeb
August 26, 2015 at 10:54 AM
OK so I can't be the only one who noticed how INCREDIBLY HOT Choi Siwon has been looking nowadays! I love that he actually looks manly, please more scruff for the drama!
Also, "Choi Siwon as a mysterious former schoolmate who’s full of surprises and “CRAZY ENERGY"
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSS!
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bbstl
August 26, 2015 at 3:31 PM
Could it get any better than that? I don't think so! All that plus bromance with that cutie Park Seo Joon, wheeeeeee!
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23 mindy
August 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Ooooh, this one is on my radar! I LOVE the cast!
I didn't see KMHM but I loved Park Seo Joon in Witch's Romance! He really is charming!
People are complaining about Hwang Jung Eum but I saw her in Can You Hear My Heart and thought she was fine. Not great but not terrible, just fine. I thought she really suited her character and had some really funny moments!
I also see that she is reunited with Go Jun Hee who was also in Can You Hear My Heart! She's so pretty and bubbly and bright, so I can't wait to see her on screen again!
I've actually never seen anything with Siwon and don't follow Super Junior so I don't know much about him but you all are talking favorably about him so I'm looking forward to him, too!
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24 Shuerei
August 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Why is Minho visiting choi si won? Are they best pals or have they acted together before?
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canxi
August 26, 2015 at 1:10 PM
They are lablemates. Both are in SM Entertainment boy groups.
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25 mary
August 26, 2015 at 12:14 PM
I'll leave it to the gods to punish the person who styled both their hair in this teaser.
T^T
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canxi
August 26, 2015 at 1:15 PM
Lol, I think Park Seo Joon's hair is just wet and Hwang Jung Eum always seems to get a fresh cut (and a bit of curl) for her drama roles of this type. Midway through the show, it'll be shoulder length (and also prettier because that length suits her) lol.
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Lilly
August 26, 2015 at 2:22 PM
that is some hair alright
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mindy
August 26, 2015 at 6:04 PM
Yeeeep. I wish that Park Seo Joon's hair was more like his Witch's Romance hair! I tend to always dislike Hwang Jung Eum's hair... :(
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26 missDVM
August 26, 2015 at 3:14 PM
This…this guy is worse than a Noona-killer. He is a Noona-SLAYER.
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bbstl
August 26, 2015 at 3:35 PM
But what a way to go ?!
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27 Franbergh II
August 26, 2015 at 3:33 PM
oh my.. since when siwon became that gorg????!!!
he used to be a pretty idol.. now.. damn! :D
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28 whitewire
August 26, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Siwon. Siwooooooooooon! That quirky, little, cute genius actor who can pull off comedic roles and make us laugh without trying too hard. That is Siwon. I like him so much.
(Raising the flags for popstars being real actors alongside Sooyoung--who's real great in My Spring Days--hehe. But melikes Siwon bettah)
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29 Cocoboo
August 26, 2015 at 6:03 PM
Park Seo Joon is looking FINEEEEEE. Haven't seen him in a bad haircut at all.
The teaser is cute. I like both leads so I'm excited for this show.
I haven't watched many of Hwang Jung Eum's dramas.... Just one, actually, but I'd like to see her in a new hairstyle. It looks good in the sleek, straight style in the script read photos though.
Go Jun Hee looks cool and different with her much shorter hairstyle than the last time I've seen her.
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30 Inggg
August 26, 2015 at 6:56 PM
They look mighty fine!!
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31 Sophia
August 26, 2015 at 7:14 PM
Yay...another rom com to watch!
Never seen a drama with the lead guy Park Seo Joon. Have been meaning to watch "Witch Romance and have heard good things about him.
Kinda a slap in the face for viewers when she's suppose to be 'ugly' but Hwang Jung Eum is dam pretty even with that plain haircut. Oh well. If they really did cast an ugly actress then no one will watch the show. And there will definitely be more fanatical fan complaints. Lol. ;)
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32 yayabean
August 26, 2015 at 8:07 PM
Yup! I'll be watching for Siwon as well.
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33 Finni
August 26, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Actually i don't like HJE.. i'd rather choose GJH to be paired with PSJ .. i watch KMHM just to watch PSJ.. now.. the only reason i'll watch this drama is bcoz of him too .. T.T the drama premise is good and exciting but what theeeee main heroine ... T.T
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34 Shin Se-gi vs Scholar
August 26, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Okay I'm currently watching Kill Me Heal Me right now and it's disturbing for me to see them together because I keep seeing them as siblings hahah. Even though I know they are not blood related....but still eeek. I doubt I can watch this drama yet after I finish KMHM for some time :P
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35 mjfan
August 27, 2015 at 12:04 AM
I totally loved and adored KMHM ,
I will always love HJE - Ji Sung couple that I cant imagine her with anyone else ,
but I hope her new drama becomes a hit as well ,
but Is she going to keep that short hair forever ????
I want her to get a new hair cut , taller and prettier
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36 bila
August 27, 2015 at 12:20 AM
i cant wait for this drama, i love jung eum and park seo joon, also she is a great actress, obviously she overacted more in kill me heal me, i think more of the direction,that too at the start only but having seen her other dramas, she is a good actress. and park seo joon i had always hoped i would see him more around after he debuted in i remember you mv with bank young guk. im glad his doing well. i hope this drama is good.
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37 paaark
August 27, 2015 at 4:41 AM
Me: *sees PSJ A+ fashion* wow he dresses so well
*scrolls down and sees Siwon*
God dammit Siwon! wtf are you wearing
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38 ara
August 28, 2015 at 6:07 AM
Look at the way he sees her, maybe this teaser has no actual relation to the drama beside they're watching it on TV,
hope this going to be great, I mean with their potential, I can see how it could be great, just some decision can ruin a drama,
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39 Viki
August 30, 2015 at 9:47 PM
Yess! I can't wait! I love them in KMHM.
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