Filming begins on SBS’s upcoming thriller Wanted
by javabeans
Admittedly these first stills from SBS’s upcoming thriller Wanted aren’t that thrilling, but I suppose I can wait a little while longer for the thrills kick in; with its high-concept crime-mystery plot, I anticipate that once it gets going, it won’t let up anytime soon. At least, that had better be the case, since it’s the high-stakes, high-suspense plot that has my interest for this drama, and I’d really like for it to live up to that.
Leading lady Kim Ah-joong (Punch) heads the cast, playing a top actress who’s much beloved by audiences; the character’s movies and television shows have had such success that she’s become known as a sure thing at the box office and ratings. She’s on the verge of announcing her retirement when her son is kidnapped, kicking everything into motion; the culprit issues orders for the actress to carry out on live television in order to get her son back, making for a twisted reality broadcast.
Ji Hyun-woo, pictured below, plays the hot-blooded detective who’s dogged and determined when investigating his cases. He boasts a 90 percent arrest rate, but rather than being satisfied with a pretty solid track record, he’s the type who can’t let the other 10 percent go and keeps at it. I’m used to seeing Ji Hyun-woo playing more clean-cut, smart characters (Awl, Angry Mom, Queen In-hyun’s Man) than hot-tempered or gritty ones, but he can certainly be intense and strong-willed, so I look forward to the character.
We don’t have stills yet for our third main lead, Uhm Tae-woong (Valid Love), who plays a television producer who helps the actress as she carries out the criminal’s missions, although I expect we’ll be seeing them released soon. Other cast members include Park Hyo-joo (Twenty Again), Kim Sun-young (Answer Me 1988), Lee Seung-joon (Descended From the Sun), Lee Moon-shik (Jackpot), and Shin Jae-ha (Page Turner).
The drama held its initial script reading two weeks ago and began filming recently, and will premiere on June 22 as SBS’s next Wednesday-Thursday drama, following Entertainer.
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1 Redd
May 31, 2016 at 7:37 AM
The actor materials is very promising
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2 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
May 31, 2016 at 8:23 AM
They have like three weeks to get it to air...
In these days of pre-produced dramas, I is sad...
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3 Chandler
May 31, 2016 at 8:27 AM
They managed to lock down a really solid cast and the premise is intriguing.
I love Ji Hyun-woo's haircut! And this is just the sort of role I want him in after his impressive performance in Awl. That is, if the writing and directing hold up.
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4 lana1
May 31, 2016 at 8:42 AM
They have to compete with suzy's drama.right?
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
May 31, 2016 at 10:48 PM
and MBC W too.
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5 poko
May 31, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Who is playing the bad guy kidnapper? Or we won't be seeing his face until the last episodes?
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mary
May 31, 2016 at 9:22 AM
What if it's the PD? If your job is about production and ratings, orchestrating a live thriller will be a hell of an accomplishment, right?
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Alessar
May 31, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Wait, let me check and see if the PD is being played by Shin Sung Rok...
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shalini
May 31, 2016 at 12:12 PM
HAHA. He's been missing from dramaland for far too long. I NEED him back in Liar Game 2 *.*
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mary
May 31, 2016 at 4:44 PM
He's getting married! And... I think he's gonna play Daddy-Long-Legs in theater soonish? *watches hope of Bad Guys 2 sailing further away*
Where's Poliwag? Come here and cry with us!
Sera The Ms Temper
May 31, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Joining the circle prAYER. Whenevr I miss him in dramaland, I will watch LG.
He's getting married, let him enjoying his married life first. And he is busy with musical if Im not mistaken.
aqua❤jcw
May 31, 2016 at 12:17 PM
good idea..but if its the PD.... you just spoiled it for yourself...!
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6 loveblossom
May 31, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Dang! Ji Hyun-woo is looking so hot with his dark hairstyle. I was kinda meh about him being in this cast. I'll check out this drama if it turns out to be good though.
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7 Yelena
May 31, 2016 at 1:58 PM
Plot like sounds like Black Mirror (British show) episode 1. Watch at your own risk. Missed Ji Hyun Woo and he looks hot!!!
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8 Jensredshoes
May 31, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Ji Hyun Woooooooo! I'm so happy to start a new drama of his and this story sounds cool.
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9 gala
May 31, 2016 at 4:19 PM
Is this up against Suzy/Kim Woo Bin's and Han Hyo Joo/Lee Jong Suk's respective dramas? (To be honest, I can't keep track of which dramas are competing).
They already released stills for this one, and of course the SZ/KWB one has had teasers out. W-Two Worlds remains mysterious, imo.
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
May 31, 2016 at 10:50 PM
UF and W too strong, i hope Wanted have good rating even against them, or low rating but not really low (on 7%)
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10 Sera The Ms Temper
May 31, 2016 at 7:13 PM
For the sake of solid casts, I pray this will turn out good.
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11 August
May 31, 2016 at 7:41 PM
Thanks for the update on Wanted. Definitely plan on checking it out.
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12 Berry
May 31, 2016 at 9:43 PM
the plot kinda sounds like God's Gift premise...
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