Jeon Ji-hyun gives birth
by girlfriday
Congrats to actress Jeon Ji-hyun, who just gave birth to a baby boy on the morning of February 10. Her agency announced that mother and son are both healthy, and that she’ll be taking some time off to rest, after which she’ll choose her comeback project.
There are a few headlines that are already announcing her expected return in writer Park Ji-eun’s new drama with PD Jin Hyuk (Master’s Sun, City Hunter), that’s currently courting Lee Min-ho (Heirs) to star. That seems like speculation at this point, though not unwarranted, since writer Park Ji-eun did sign with Jeon Ji-hyun’s agency after their mega-hit drama You From Another Star.
The project launched Jeon into a second wave of superstardom, not that her A-list film career was anything to scoff at, mind you. A hit drama just has a way of making you more approachable, and there’s no denying the aftereffects of a Hallyu sensation like that one.
I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if writer and actress teamed up again, but I have to wonder how likely it is this year, given that the project would have to start filming relatively soon to get Lee Min-ho onboard (with army duty looming and all), and Jeon needs time off after giving birth. All we know for now is that it’s a romantic comedy headed to SBS sometime this year. I wouldn’t mind the pairing, as long as neither of them is an actor, a PD, or an alien.
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1 Ida Zongo
February 10, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Wow, I am so happy for her and who knows if this pairing actually does happen it may redeem Lee min ho from the hot mess he put us through in Heirs.
Ever since City Hunter I have been patient enough to endure some very poor drama choices he has made in the past but alas I still hope....
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2 neener
February 10, 2016 at 5:38 AM
Congrats to her and her husband! ?? I'm all for rom com with the same conditions as you GF. ?
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3 kanz
February 10, 2016 at 5:39 AM
Congrats for Jun Ji Hyun and the baby boy!
I'm so happy for her and her family.
I actually hope she will take time off to rest more. But who knows if she'll make comeback this year..
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4 Chhavi
February 10, 2016 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations to her!!!!
Sooo looking forward to the drama with Lee Min Ho....
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5 Rerec
February 10, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Aww congrats to Jun ji hyun and the baby boy.
Hmm I dont think she would join the drama, considering she most likely value her family more.
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6 Mandy
February 10, 2016 at 6:17 AM
Hmm, as much as I adore JJH to pieces and would looooove her to reunite with Park Ji-eun, I hope it wouldn't be for this drama. I'm just skeptical of the chemistry because LMH tends to have better of that with younger/same age costars like PMY, MCW and PBY. I'd even go as far as saying GHS and him had some chemistry despite her being one of the most unwatchable actress out there. On the other hand, I didn't really like his pairing with either SYJ or KHS. They always gave the more mature/noona vibe and I just never saw the spark.
JJH on the other hand can obv have great chemistry with younger guys. DUH. But then again I've only ever seen her with KSH and that guy is a chemistry machine. I dunno, I feel it might be a toss up added the fact that Cheon Song-yi is still very fresh in most minds. Though I wouldn't take that too seriously considering KSH turned around with relative ease in the same writer's drama.
Anyway, all I'm saying is that if LMH goes through with the project, I hope they can court someone around his age (that's not named PSH - I love her but not with him). Let's see.
Oh and Congratulations Jun Ji-hyun!!
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pogo
February 10, 2016 at 7:25 AM
I think, if JJH is being courted for this drama (that's a big IF), it would actually be better if they find a different male lead. Not Kim Soo-hyun because the Cheon Song-yi associations are already strong enough with this writer without adding him to the mix, but someone else.
I'd personally love it if they did a totally off-the-wall casting and managed to get Lee Min-ki or someone like that (he finishes military service in May). Though he, like JJH, tends to avoid dramas and isn't really into Hallyu bait so idk about that being anything other than wishful thinking.
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Mandy
February 10, 2016 at 7:50 AM
I don't think KSH has any time to spare for a drama right now tbh. He's doing a movie and is rumoured to be in talks for another one by the next month or so. Still, if he ever were courted, I would be hands and feets in the air for him to do it because he and JJH have insane, intense and ridiculous chemistry.
I dunno about LMK... I can't see the pairing work. Maybe Park Ki-woong would've been someone I'd see doing well with her. However, I feel this discussion is moot since surely JJH would like to take some time off for family. Plus she's such an A-lister, it's hardly easy to just lure her in again like that.
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pogo
February 10, 2016 at 12:17 PM
I can see LMK working out better than LMH would tbqh, but I think he'd be an interesting casting choice with or without JJH as the leading lady - he can do romcom and he can actually sell a romance. And having seen him in several movies/dramas, I can safely say he's ever lacked chemistry with his female costars.
and yeah, I doubt JJH is going to do a drama so soon, even a Park Ji-eun repeat (and she only did that one because Kim Soo-hyun personally convinced her) - as I said, it's a big IF. She's headlining Chungmuro blockbusters and she certainly doesn't need another drama on her filmography, with the attendant pressures of live shoots and all.
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Mandy
February 10, 2016 at 12:46 PM
"I can see LMK working out better than LMH would tbqh"
I second this. I don't know if LMK would work well with JJH as a pair, but there's a whole lot of potential over the other option. I feel LMH and her would be such an odd pairing similar to how I felt (and still feel) about SJK and SHK. LMH has a very on-off chemistry record too so...
And yep, I was surprised Kim Soo-hyun even managed to convince her last time. Now with the arrival of her baby and her awesome record in Chungmuro, she obviously doesn't need a drama to boost her name. Also, with the risk of feeling the wrath of LMH fans, I dunno if he can match her acting wise. I adore the guy (and I feel I've been a very obvious fan since Day 1 - he's full of charisma and charm and despite his somewhat mediocre acting, he makes up for great screen presence) but JJH might eat him up. I'm afraid they won't have the chemistry because it'll just be her on screen and him hardly making an impact. I mean... he almost got 'beaten' in presence by Kim Woo-bin last time. This is JJH we are talking about.
And... I think I better run away from this thread of I'll be toast!
Huter
February 10, 2016 at 1:35 PM
This is time wasting and writting novels. Ain't nobody is watching anything with LMK.
The people want to watch LMH period. he has the trust and love of the audience.
All this on-off chemistry is just empty talk because they are eating up whatever he do..
come with realistic point of views atleast and stop wasting unnecessary time. LMH has the audience in his left pocket and whatever he pulls out is interesting to them. Phenomonens like that shouldn't be asked questions
7 JoyBells
February 10, 2016 at 6:28 AM
Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho pairing seems like a dream come true. I really hope this projects works out. And Lee Min Ho needs to make some amends before leaving for Heirs.
Congratulations to Jeon Ji Hyun.
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8 nicole
February 10, 2016 at 6:45 AM
Jun Ji Hyun with Kang Dong Won will be monstrous. I'm not a fan of LMH, so if it comes true, then I might wait till the drama is certified watchable, or maybe, just maybe, i won't watch it, no matter how much I adore JJH, I know most of you don't care, Im just giving my opinion, so peace!!!
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luna
February 10, 2016 at 7:19 AM
OMG she and kang dong won? Don't be ridiculous. That would be a totally awesome otp! Somewhere in the future can we have this drama gods, please~
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Jang JJ XD
February 10, 2016 at 8:21 AM
Same here. Two of my favorite actors in a drama? Imagine that! I like Kang Dong Won and his movies are awesome especially Secret Reunion... I think it will be hard to convince him to do a drama since his last one was ages ago.
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pogo
February 10, 2016 at 7:26 AM
Jeon Ji-hyun with Kang Dong-won?
I think I'd die and go to heaven if this actually happened.
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gold
February 10, 2016 at 11:02 AM
You won't sell Kang dong-won anywhere.. he should stay in his safe heaven doing exorcism movies.. Jun Ji-hyun is hallyu star and picks her playing partners wisely and differently considering the audience targetted..
Kang Dong-won is just not a wise dancing partner for her in kdramaland considering her caliber
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Mandy
February 10, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Your first sentence itself is seriously What. The. Fuck. Everything else you said after that is so not worth replying to. Like seriously.
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pogo
February 10, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Go home, you're drunk.
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9 Music_magic
February 10, 2016 at 6:54 AM
Wow! Congrats to her and her husband!! She totally won me over with her performance in YFAS....and I am so happy about her coming together with the same writer and ofcourse Lee Min Ho!
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10 pogo
February 10, 2016 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations to the queen! I can't believe My Sassy Girl was fifteen years ago, wow - she wasn't just a star back then, she was a freaking supernova (just as she is now).
I don't know how willing she'll be to submit herself to the grind of a drama again, especially after coming off one of last year's biggest hit movies. But if she does sign on, I hope they find a different leading man.
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11 Sombori
February 10, 2016 at 7:14 AM
I on the hand thought he had good chemistry withKim Hee Sun and GREAT chemistry with Song Ye Jin(so sweet). I don't know,maybe its because I knew nothing of Kim Hee Sun before coming across her in the drama Faith(where I loved her and found her endearing,people were saying she was annoying),but I never got any nooner vibes from her was actualy quite suprised when I found her real age and how much younger he was in comparism,they paired off well. Now with Song Ye Jin,there was no question that she was older because the drama mentioned it. She was however,older than I had guessed in real which was surprising because I thought the drama had exagerated her age. To my inexperienced eyes,I had thought many SK actors were far younger than their actual age and thought dramas were making the actors older,litle did I know. I actualy don't want JJH paired with LMH(though am a fan of his),not in a romcom at least. I want someone older or experienced for her but am not opposed to this.
Congratulations to Jeon Ji Hyun!
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modestgoddess
February 10, 2016 at 7:20 AM
I also thought LMH had good chemistry with Kim Hee Sun.
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Adal
February 10, 2016 at 7:26 AM
Me too. He had excellent chemistry with her. Faith is one of my all time favorite dramas because I bought the chemistry between them fir real.
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Pearl~ai88
February 10, 2016 at 9:13 AM
Yep. Faith is one of my guilty pleasure dramas that I watch when I'm feeling down. It's not the most riveting watch, but it's perfect for going back and watching all the romance (and bromance!) scenes and skipping the politics. I thought they really sweet together.
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Sammy
February 10, 2016 at 7:39 AM
Oh yes he had excellent chemistry with Kim Hee Sun. I was surprised later on to find out about their real age difference. And Faith was one of LMH's better performances no doubt.
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12 modestgoddess
February 10, 2016 at 7:21 AM
I doubt JJH is going to want to film another drama anytime soon, especially after having a baby. Might have to wait another 5-10 years to see her in drama land.
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ais
February 10, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Her career is over by then.. she is in her prime right now visual wise and this drama might be her last one. think about it for a second and if she comes out after 5-10yrs she won't be the lead
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smh
February 10, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Wow! If we use your logic then, careers of actresses in their 40s are over. You better tell the likes of Kim Hye-soo, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Hee-ae that it's over for them then {sarcarstic smirk} Isn't Kim Hye-soo's drama Signal in which she's the lead kicking ass and taking names?!
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modestgoddess
February 10, 2016 at 6:37 PM
She will probably stick to movies, why waste time on dramas?
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13 Adal
February 10, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Congratulations on the birth of her son.
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14 sean
February 10, 2016 at 7:36 AM
from kim soo hyun to lee min ho..oouuch..this is going to be a huge stepdown for jun ji hyun..i hope she never ever consider about this..stay classy noona..
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15 Affie
February 10, 2016 at 7:41 AM
congratulations to her! wow! i hope her little bundle of joy brings her much happiness!
hmm.. i kinda hope a drama with LMH doesn't happen... i'm concerned about his acting ability...
i probably liked him the most in Personal Taste... Heirs and Mackerel Run showcased him with more spirit... Faith and City Hunter are so-so to me... and BOF ...i just couldnt with Gu Jin Pyo sometimes... he caused my first legit case of Second Lead Syndrome.... till date im still JDXJH = 4eva...
but perhaps... lightning could strike ! the pairing would definitely be a Hallyu match made in heaven... becos those have insane amounts of international fame...
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Affie
February 10, 2016 at 7:43 AM
those two^^^*
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ais
February 10, 2016 at 9:06 AM
lmao.. these lmh haters will say anything rubbish. if anything the man's career is written in GOLD and there is no questions or doubt on him.
If anything this new project is going to be another freak slayage.. thats just Lee Min Ho and thats who he is
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Sombori
February 10, 2016 at 9:12 AM
I loved hin PT too. Suprisinly mature.
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16 lordseungri
February 10, 2016 at 8:14 AM
LMH has usually been paired with older women so I think JJH and him will work fine
But congrats to her!
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17 Sombori
February 10, 2016 at 8:23 AM
I loved even more with Song Ye Jin,the had great chemistry. For me,Personal Taste was his better performance. Maybe because his character wasn't overly douchey,pompous and stoic. Even though he was distant at first, he was approachable and only distant with her ,what with them fighting like playground kids and their friends having to step in(which was hilarious). He later became warm and personal to her(he was not a rude person,just driven and serious). And their friendship was sweet. They had serious chemistry!
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lordseungri
February 10, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Personal taste is one of his best works. He was so much fun to watch there. He just needs to get away from the chaebol typecast
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18 Wag-a-muffin
February 10, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations! Enjoy your baby, Jeon Ji-hyun. They grow up so fast.
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19 ais
February 10, 2016 at 9:10 AM
By the way at the up there is no speculations about her being courted. Her agency was in on the release and they have taken no stance against it. and she was being courted for a long time and she will be able to have a rest about 6months then start shooting and there is no military problem for LMH when it comes to a project and the Gov't are not stupid and they know this guy is perhaps there biggest asset and for real.
I mean like any gov't would be happy to have LMH. the guy keeps slaying
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20 gold
February 10, 2016 at 9:25 AM
she was being courted for this drama all along and her agency never denied any reports given out regarding her being courted.
She Will take a 6months rest and come out and regarding LMH? I don't think the gov't would ever stand against a potential new wave and any gov't would be happy to a guy like LMH. His just for real and delivers to a dot and Rightfully viewed as gigantic asset to have
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21 gold
February 10, 2016 at 9:29 AM
I'm really happy with this pairing and the age gap is really not much just 5-yrs and she seems to age well and LMH looks mature. they fit very well with each other.
Kinda a dream come true to be honest and I'm anticipating
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22 Karla
February 10, 2016 at 9:44 AM
congratulations to her and her husband
A drama with her and LMH would be amazing, imagine the ratings?? two loved and huge stars coming together for a drama?? dream come true. Not to mention that both have been gone from dramas for a few years now, it will be great, hopefully is does happen
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gold
February 10, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Beyond amazing.. all sorts of different potential scenes running thru my mind. something amazing is written allover this
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23 Sombori
February 10, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Yup,agree about cheabol characters or standoffish,arrogant but charming badboys. Perhaps he could play a charming happy-go-lucky or would be too much to believe? Then something closer,how about a serious genius who is socialy innept (but not rude. Emphasis on RUDE!) but earnestly seeks a friend to be cormfortable with? Or maybe a shy brainiac. I personaly want to see him play the shy type though i'm not sure he could pull it off.
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24 BXLLX
February 10, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your first baby born, Jun Ji-hyun & husband!
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25 Abc
February 10, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Congrats JJH! The choice is purely JJH's, whether she wants to leave her bb whilst the kid is growing at his fastest at 6-10 months old and work in a drama. I hope she doesn't for the child's sake.
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gold
February 10, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Women work after 4-months there birth in all of the western worlds.. Korea is not a 3rd world. and these women some of them do physical work. it's nothing of a big deal and livelyhood is still possible for them.
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26 Shannie
February 10, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Congrats Jun Ji Hyun. May you baby boy be happy and healthy. You and your hubby must be so thrilled right now. I hope your family will continue to grow (if it is your will) and I look forward to seeing you in the future when you decide to grace us with your presence in K-dramaland.
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27 Huter
February 10, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Lee Min Ho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I freaking Love him to pieces and can't wait for this drama to kick off
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28 Huter
February 10, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Congrats to JJH with her new born
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29 SoJiSubFan
February 10, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Would love to see JJH with So Ji Sub <3
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30 yayabean
February 10, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Love her! We'll wait for her return patiently until she's ready.
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31 genuinecity
February 10, 2016 at 12:58 PM
Aw, how cute! I'm happy for her and her family. Congrats to them and to the healthy baby boy!
She was a hoot to watch in Star, so I'll totally be on the lookout for her next project, whenever that's gonna be. Either way, this new drama sounds like another crack-tastic one, so eeep, super excited!
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32 Franbergh II
February 10, 2016 at 1:49 PM
that would be awesome if one if them is an alien who work as an actor then retired to be a PD :D
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33 lemon
February 10, 2016 at 10:32 PM
Congrats Ji Hyun unnie with your new baby!
Actually the "speculation" about JJH in talks for Park Ji Hyun's next drama just spun out because Park Ji Eun signed with JJH's agency. The news outlet just made the conclusion because one is an actress and one is a writer and they worked beautifully together on the mega hit YFAS. In fact, the the speculation was the drama will be YFAS season 2, talk about far fetched. Another than that, there is no other basis on this rumor.
JJH is already an A-list actress and won daesang and best actress with her last two projects. I can't see her leaving her new born baby behind just after a few months of rest to go back to the grueling and strenuous conditions that is of
live shoot filming. She would also be under the pressure to surpass her last drama and for someone who's at the top of top already, she doesn't need to burden herself with that.
IF, humongous if, she does star in this drama LMH is being courted for, I would feel worried for him. She would totally stomp him with her acting. LMH is not exactly known to have great acting skills.
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Huter
February 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM
smh the same pressed individual writting from several accounts and IP-adresses.
Just let it go and rest for a while. I kinda pity you tbh and must be painful seeing someone you dislike that much keep slaying. I'm sorry for your losses
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lemon
February 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM
You're barking up the wrong tree hun
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34 angieya
February 11, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Just me who wishes she's staying out of dramas for a loooong time?
1. For the sake of her baby.
2. I just feel Cheon Song Yi is such an epic role, like how can you top that? Yes she'll pull in the ratings no matter what but it will be hardly possible to surpass the overall worldwide popularity YFAS was and still is (which she only chose because her partner was KSH, otherwise I don't even see that drama happening). It's like how people will probably always see Lee Young Ae as Da Cheung Gum. ;)
3. She's not gonna risk being paired with LMH. As others have stated already, his acting and chemistry really is a hit or miss.
And let's be honest, she really doesn't need to another drama to enhance her superstar status, this is freaking JJH we're talking about. Lol
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Fiona
February 11, 2016 at 9:11 AM
Agreed. Jun Ji Hyun is quite selective about her male costar (because she can!) and she only starred in MLFTS because she was comfortable acting along KSH.
Even without a baby, Jun Ji Hyun doesn't take on projects that closely together. It might be a year or two before she decides to take on another project and it'll most likely be a movie.
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haori
February 11, 2016 at 4:35 PM
YFAS is nothing for LMH he has 3 of these kind of Megahits on his CV. He didn't needed her to get these runaway hits and surely dosen't need her now to get another one.. It's LMH or the highway. his self-made and beyond all these speculations some sad haters hold of him.
''Chemistry hit and miss'' in other stories I remember all sorts of shippers and viewers drinking up like there is no tomorrow whatever he did.
seems like people are out of measurements and imaginations on the LMH-phenomonen. they just don't know how to measure it because it's out of there imaginations and there is honestly nothing else to it then this
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angieya
February 12, 2016 at 1:11 AM
There's one thing being popular because of your looks and another thing being popular because of your talent (of course looks also play a role) and sorry to all the LMH fans but to me he is just the former. Nobody here ever questioned his popularity, so no need to be so defensive.
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haori
February 12, 2016 at 3:48 AM
Is Lee Min Ho better Looking then Won Bin, Jo In-Sung, Hyun Bin, and Song Seung Hun etc etc I can go on? these Men are better looking then LMH but if looks were everything they could have entertain as much as LMH the audience. It's just some minority trying hard to lack vision.
There are 1000s of good looking actors and I will tell you what Looks is not everything as you may believe previously. They have to be grafty and creative do the right cheeky smile at the right moments, talk a certain way etc etc being charming playfully etc etc. all these things are nothing but skills and thats the difference right there which is the X-factor finding the right techniques and tools to capture the viewers affection thats called being mischievous tricky which takes skills and thinking mind to develope and alot of self training you should never overlook a successful individual in his profession because there is always put hardwork in nothing is given by fluke in this world. I will rest my case there
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angieya
February 12, 2016 at 9:31 AM
Haha, wow...ok, let's just agree to disagree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion anyway.
35 flamingotamer
April 18, 2016 at 9:02 PM
MY QUEEN.
SHE RISES AGAIN.
(maybe. I can hope.)
<3 <3 <3
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36 dramaddict
April 19, 2016 at 12:06 AM
Yes for JJH, but no if it's with LMH. Sorry to his fans; he is totally getting shadowed if he is acting alongside the queen.
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