Ji Chang-wook offered lead role in tvN drama K2
by javabeans
Healer-ya, you’re coming back! It’s been too long.
Ji Chang-wook (Healer, Empress Ki) is eyeing his next drama project, and it’s a tvN series titled K2 that comes from the writer of SBS’s smash hit melo-thriller Yong-pal, Jang Hyuk-rin (also of OCN thriller Reset). Ji’s reps have confirmed that he’s received the offer for the lead role, and is currently positively considering.
It sounds like it’ll be another thriller, centering around a bodyguard who loves his country and his fellow countrymen but is thrown away by both, as well as the hidden daughter of a presidential candidate who uses love as a tool for revenge. I suddenly have visions of Healer meets City Hunter meets Yong-pal, which is fine by me since those are all very pretty images.
The Yong-pal connection can be either a good thing or a bad one, depending on how you look at it. I recall being swept up in the suspense and unpredictable plot in the early episodes, and felt an excitement in Yong-pal that I hadn’t felt in a drama in a long time… although then the series faded into banal romance melo and familiar chaebol politicking and lost a lot of its steam. I’m going to look at it optimistically for now, particularly with director Kwak Jung-hwan at the helm, who has a distinct directorial style and flair (Chuno, Neighborhood Hero). One thing’s for certain: The drama is sure to be visually stunning.
K2 is in talks for a September broadcast on tvN, to follow The Good Wife. There’s another show angling for that timeslot, Han Ji-min’s Tomorrow With You, so we’ll have to wait for confirmations before we start making our countdown calendars.
Via Osen
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1 cherkell
June 13, 2016 at 10:47 PM
Yeah. I think he knows a thing or seven about being a bodyguard, no? Regardless...
*squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
:P
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pogo
June 14, 2016 at 12:20 AM
You know what 'bodyguard' translates to, right?
SUITS. Ji Chang-wook in suits. I could do with that....
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bips99
June 14, 2016 at 12:41 AM
lol .... though i liked his 'healer' look more than park bong soo ...
but but but .... its JCW !!! ... just come back cutie
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mary
June 14, 2016 at 4:05 AM
And here I thought the key word was "body". :P
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kanz
June 14, 2016 at 5:28 AM
Anyone who wants to know what Bodygguard Ji Chang Wook looks like, heads over to Youtube or Google and search musical "The Days". Squeal guaranteed!
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cherkell
June 14, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I'm gobsmacked that not that many of his fans actually know about his musical role as Muyeong in "The Days" ... where he plays a Blue House bodyguard. And has been doing so since April 2013. And will reprise the role for the third time in August 2016 -- so this is not much of a stretch to play a bodyguard for the small screen. If the writing goes sideways, Wook can always sign on as a script doctor since he's been there, done that. :D
But I digress. SUITS. Yes, suits. Yummy yummy well-tailored suits....... *squeeee*
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2 Alinka
June 13, 2016 at 10:50 PM
ALL HAIL JICHANGWOOK!!!! ???
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eerinmide
June 14, 2016 at 3:17 AM
I HAVE MISSED HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! I have actually been tempted to watch the Chinese dramas he has been in, just because I missed his AWESOME FACE!
Ugh, he is seriously underrated. I really wish he was more recognized!
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yu
June 14, 2016 at 1:35 PM
I'll be watching his chinese drama. I just like that genre. Hehe. This K2 better have a great script. I hope he's not saying yes based on just a few episodes.
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yu
June 14, 2016 at 1:36 PM
And SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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eerinmide
June 14, 2016 at 6:28 PM
SQUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE X2.
Lol, does he know what his face does to us beanies? A man should not have this much power tbh XD
3 blo
June 13, 2016 at 10:50 PM
Yes!
Well for right now, I'm happy to have him in anything.
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4 kimkim
June 13, 2016 at 10:52 PM
It was just a few moments ago that I was thinking about him and what he's up to in China and BAMMMMMMMMM
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5 dramaaaaa
June 13, 2016 at 10:52 PM
I like the plot, if the female lead is good, I'm in.
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6 FierySkye
June 13, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Oh my goodness!!!!! It's been too long, please come back!!
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7 Candy
June 13, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Eeeyaaaaahhhhhooooooo!!!!!
What a news to wake up to!???
*loses mind*
I hope this show is as good as Healer so we healer-ites can have another party here?
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8 maya2825
June 13, 2016 at 10:54 PM
BAM! opening DB and his face shows up. Be still my heart!
Healerrrrrr-yaaaaa, i've missed you for too damn long..
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9 smeebean
June 13, 2016 at 11:02 PM
Finally! Please come back JCW. We miss you so much!
I would have preferred something cheerful, but I'll take what I can get. Just come back!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a sweet noona romance in the future. *prays to drama gods*
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Yuki
June 14, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Me too, I would prefer a different style; his acting skills are superb and I would love to see a new side of JCW :P ...This sounds too similar to Healer and, to say the truth, I liked him much more in Empress Ki when he was playing the innocent and tormented baby Emperor...but JCW in anything is always good news, so I will be waiting in excitement *-*
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Perfectsmilebias
June 14, 2016 at 3:05 PM
I also preferred his character in Empress Ki. Ta Hwan was was tormented and innocent, but also had a bright and loving personality and did some cruel and unjustifiable things. Such a beautifully complex character!!! But, I don't think this is too much like Healer, it has the potential to be incredibly different. As of now, his character doesn't seem to have a dorky or cute side. He seems like a deeply disillusioned man that just wants revenge regardless of the ethics and consequences. I want this character to be much darker than his character in Healer.
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jerboa83
June 18, 2016 at 2:10 AM
I personally ADORED the character he played in Healer: deep, multi-layered, fascinating, full of apparent contradictions like real human beings are...
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10 omomo
June 13, 2016 at 11:04 PM
AAAAAHHHHHHH. I pretty much yelled the instant I saw his precious face. Goodness, it's been so long. If he accepts the role... then please be good, show!
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11 Sera The Ms Temper
June 13, 2016 at 11:04 PM
K2 first, we can wait for Tomorrow with You for another time. Lol.
The premise sounds good, will see who is the female lead first. Hopefully the ones I will love to see. Chaebal TVN no idols please for the female lead. (exception for the ones with good acting).
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12 xingii
June 13, 2016 at 11:06 PM
I never saw Yongpal lol but yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Ji Changwook back in dramaland! \o/
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13 Marcellina Chiazor
June 13, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Isn't this awesome. DB's header is JCW also.
WOOKIE IS COMING BACK PEOPLE...SAY YEAHHH...SAY HOOOOOOO...NOW SCREAMMMMMMMM....afgthlscyekittff
OPPAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
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Marcellina Chiazor
June 14, 2016 at 1:09 AM
Maybe. Just maybe the story might end up being like "The Bodyguard"(Starring Whitney and Kevin Costner) OR maybe not, but this is JCW wearing a freaking suit. Please Please Accept Wookie, Please.
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14 amyamyamy
June 13, 2016 at 11:10 PM
Honestly I would watch any drama with ji Chang wook at this point (I miss him!!) but this actually sounds like it will be good! Hope it all works out!
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15 sweettangerine
June 13, 2016 at 11:10 PM
I do.miss JCW, but am so wary of the drama being written by Yong-pal writer. And description of female lead sounds so similar to Yong-pal's. Hope the writer learned from his mistake and make it good this time.
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wapz
June 14, 2016 at 12:17 AM
Same here! Can't trust the yong pal writer really. But I'm unsure if he even knows his mistake because the show got 20+ ratings and was a super hit plus he also got an award, so I don't think he even thinks he did something wrong in that script.
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pogo
June 14, 2016 at 12:23 AM
I think it's also worth remembering that Yong-pal was embroiled in a plagiarism controversy and that the initial episodes of the drama (the good ones) are exactly the ones alleged to have been copied from another writer's submission - after which things went down the tubes.
I hope tvN knows what they're doing here. Ji Chang-wook deserves better than to be reeled into a subpar drama.
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anotheraddict
June 14, 2016 at 1:42 AM
Oh, crapola-- I had forgotten about that whole mess. And I was already feeling skeptical based on how bad the writing in Yong-pal got.
Of COURSE I want to see JCW in a drama again soon, but I want it to be a good one-- maybe the fact that tvN is doing it will make all the difference?
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kalel
June 14, 2016 at 1:54 AM
You're right. That unexpected issue of plagiarism in a live-shoot drama (on a major TV station) with very big names involved probably ruined the plot of Yong Pal after ep.8.
From what I've watched in Reset, the writer can do wonders with a good cast on a cable channel.
tvN is more OCN and less SBS (minus some specific cases)... Ihope!
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bips99
June 14, 2016 at 12:46 AM
so I don’t think he even thinks he did something wrong in that script
umm ... very valid point. With those ratings, would he have seriously even considered the criticism ?
... do channels have some say on content once show is on air ? Bec TVN seem to be on a roll these days. they might 'supervise' and ensure all is good
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jerboa83
June 18, 2016 at 2:12 AM
That's what happened with various hit dramas like Heirs and Descendants of the Sun... Who cares about good writing if people stay tuned anyway? :-/
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16 gureum
June 13, 2016 at 11:12 PM
As long as we can see JCW take on a character that's as cool as seo jung-hoo yet as adorkable as park bong-soo, then i'll watch anything he's in.
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17 w
June 13, 2016 at 11:18 PM
YAY I REALLY HOPE HE ACCEPTS
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18 Nika94
June 13, 2016 at 11:19 PM
Loved him so much in Empress Qi
I think Go-Ara would be a good choice. She is a very talented one. I like Han Hyo Joo too, cause she is very good in action and thriller but she is acting in W
Anyway thanks for the news :)))
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kanz
June 13, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Go Ara is in Hwarang and Han Hyo Joo is in W. So both actresses are unavailable.
But I'm happy with whomever he ended with, as long as the female lead is talented and can act. That's the important thing.
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omomo
June 13, 2016 at 11:27 PM
Go Ara must be pretty busy with Hwarang, though. What about Kang Sora? Also, I wouldn't mind a JCW and Baek Jin-hee reunion.
Hopefully they'll choose a good actress.
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pogo
June 14, 2016 at 12:19 AM
ooooh I would love a Ji Chang-wook/Baek Jin-hee reunion though who knows if she'd agree to do cable.
He and Kang Sora would look absolutely amazing together, though - and based on their acting styles, I think they'd have great chemistry though maybe she shouldn't take the role if it reduces her to an accessory the way Neighbourhood lawyer Jo Seul-ho did (also, poor thing probably needs a nap, that drama just ended what, two weeks ago?!)
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omomo
June 14, 2016 at 2:14 AM
His and BJH's characters weren't on good terms in Empress Ki but man, I thought they looked so adorable and had great chemistry. I was actually half-shipping them despite the odds.
Yeah, I'd like a strong, standout role for KSR as well (like her character in Misaeng).
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pogo
June 14, 2016 at 3:22 AM
I only saw some clips but they did have great chemistry and they look amazing together - made me want to see what they'd be like in a pairing where their characters are mutually attracted to each other.
And the Hong sisters are still in my doghouse for wasting Kang Sora the way they did last year.
kanz
June 14, 2016 at 1:05 AM
Ji Chang Wook with Baek Jin Hee or Kang So Ra will be great!
Though my ultimate dream is watching him with Moon Geun Young. That would be 2in1 package deal for me, 2 bias in one drama.. hehehe
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omomo
June 14, 2016 at 2:16 AM
Moon Geun-young would be a great choice too!
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songsong
June 14, 2016 at 3:46 AM
JCW and Kang Sora? Why not? That would be visually
stunning! She is not too bad an actress too. As long as no
idol please!
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Sera The Ms Temper
June 14, 2016 at 5:02 AM
Baek Jin Hee really need a good role after being wasted in Geum Sa Wol ( I dislike myself because hated her character so much). And reunion with JCW will be good too!
I want to see some growing / underrated yet talented actress this time around. Yes I skipped Healer due my personal reason but JCW was flawless in Empress Ki. I want him to work with solid team and experienced actors like Empress Ki again.
This guy has everything handsome face, hot body and good actor too. Who can resist him? He just needs a good project before get enlisted.
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
June 14, 2016 at 7:03 AM
Baek Jin Hee only act in MBC dramas. I don't think she will change.
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cherkell
June 14, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Not true. Throughout her career, Baek Jin Hee has appeared in dramas on all the Big 3 terrestrial networks. It's just the odd luck of the Scheduling Gods that her last five dramas have all been broadcast on MBC. She is not beholden to the network at all.
Harlow
June 14, 2016 at 12:08 AM
How about Moon Chae Won? I mean, since when has she given us 2 consecutive dramas tho, right? I'm anticipating she's set to go into hiding for a good 1-3 years after GMB, which is such a shame ? Regardless, a girl can dream right? If MCW takes this on it'll be a YES go for me; all the way. I'm ready to see her in a tough kickass role again (cue pre-amnesia Eun gi who was the baddest bitch ever)
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seri
June 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM
MCW....im in
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Casey
July 1, 2016 at 12:24 AM
totally agree MCW
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19 Zah
June 13, 2016 at 11:21 PM
JCW yay, Yong Pal writer nay.
I nominate Park Min Young.
But go TvN! They've got all the top stars lined up this year.
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20 kanz
June 13, 2016 at 11:23 PM
Ji Chang Wook: Yes yes yes!!!!!
Yongpal: yeah??
Not sure how it will fare plot-wise, but acting-wise, this drama is definitely worth watching!
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21 coby
June 13, 2016 at 11:24 PM
Yay! Feels like Christmas with that news!
I wish that the thrill and suspense will go all the way to the end not like Yongpal. For me Yongpal ended after he confessed.
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22 Maryann
June 13, 2016 at 11:25 PM
At last! JCW news. I have never looked forward to Mondays like i have looked forward to Healer Mondays!
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23 mary
June 13, 2016 at 11:32 PM
Him and Park Min-young. Now pls, tvn. ♥
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24 divyrus
June 13, 2016 at 11:38 PM
YES YES YES!
What a news to wake up to!
Come back, wookie!!!! PLEASEEEE
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25 ocarina
June 13, 2016 at 11:45 PM
I miss him, his eyes and voice ,so glad he's coming back . love empress ki and healer hope this is a good one too.
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26 sumee
June 13, 2016 at 11:49 PM
I will take him in anything ...welcome back to kdrama Mr.JCW
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27 Tora
June 13, 2016 at 11:57 PM
Please have Park Min Young as the female lead! Jcw + pmy, tvN be smart
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kanz
June 15, 2016 at 1:08 AM
Park Min Young won't be available. She's cast in C-Drama Time City and just recently start filming I think.
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28 sweetsour
June 13, 2016 at 11:58 PM
I wish he would pick a good drama with a good writer, because I want to see him in a good series. This writer doesn't make me optimistic about this drama, because Yong Pal was a mess, even though its basic idea was fresh and interesting.
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29 obsessedfan
June 14, 2016 at 12:42 AM
Oh my God this entire week i was binge watching healer and missing him on. And now this. I coule cry a river right now!
JI CHANG WOOK PLS SAY YES. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
I would ideally want Park Min Young too ( wouldn't we all?). But hey being realistic i am open minded about anyone. But say yes Chang wook!
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30 es
June 14, 2016 at 1:05 AM
SCREAMS JI CHANG WOOK ON MY SCREEN AGAIN YES PLEASE YES YES YEEESSS.
definitely not keen about the yong-pal part though - i never liked that drama from the beginning - but for now, i'll let myself hope. :D
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31 annflln
June 14, 2016 at 1:11 AM
OMG!!! Best news EVER!!
Please accept it. We missed yoo sooooo much, please come back to k-dramaland. Although I'm with you about the writer. Early episode of Yongpal is so good before it takes plunges in latter half of the drama. I wish he will have a good project before entering military service.
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32 Livii
June 14, 2016 at 1:15 AM
Ha! Just saw his face in the header & heres the first post about him. Hope he considers, I liked Yongpal as a whole apart from the xtreme melo in the last 2 episodes.
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33 Michiki
June 14, 2016 at 1:16 AM
I would love to see JCW in a good drama. The title "K2" seems strange ( Haha it reminds me of "King 2 Heart" ) . JCW will come back to "The Days" musical in a role of bodyguard and possibly as a bodyguard again in a drama. Yeah! Park Min Young will come to China for a project so I don't think she has time to do a Korean drama this year. I would love to see Kim Tae Hee or Song Hye Ko act with JCW but I doubt that it would happen. What do you think about Kim Ji Won ?
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itsmediji
June 14, 2016 at 2:20 AM
I like to see Kang Sora with him. But Kim Ji Won will do the magic as well!
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dramaaaaa
June 14, 2016 at 2:31 AM
The clothing brand him and KJW are promoting in China will be very happy if that happens that's for sure.
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pogo
June 14, 2016 at 3:24 AM
Kim Ji-won would make a great match with him - I really hope this happens someday (and soon!)
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CoffeeMD
June 14, 2016 at 9:21 PM
JCW and KJW would look so cute together!! Please let that happen.
and I agree with the name, now we have LJS drama W-2 worlds? and K2, with dramaland trends, I am expecting more letters of the alphabet. Maybe Y2k idea for the next reply series?
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34 Hyun
June 14, 2016 at 1:33 AM
I think my browser perfectly portrayed my excitement when I read the title of the article.
"Internet Explorer is not working..." popped up when I clicked on this!!!
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35 jichangwooklover
June 14, 2016 at 1:33 AM
Omg yessssssssssss! Please accept and come back to drama land! What actress is free today? Hope he gets a good leading actress if he accepts.
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purpleowl
June 14, 2016 at 10:41 AM
I see you around sometimes. Good you see you on a JCW post! Lol
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36 Yuna
June 14, 2016 at 1:47 AM
yaaaiiiii, I cant wait Healer come back yeaaahhh~~~
hope it will be meet good leading lady and meet good crew team, so it will be good drama, PLUS its under TvN hohoho I CANT WAIT and I look forward to it >
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37 Sel
June 14, 2016 at 2:07 AM
YAY! Come back to me oppa~
The wait has been torturous.
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38 itsmediji
June 14, 2016 at 2:19 AM
Why do I feel the need to see Kang Sora in this?
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39 Rigby
June 14, 2016 at 2:21 AM
SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!
indeed best news ever! We have missed you for so long Wookie dear! Pls pls accept this already! I would welcome anything from you at this point!!! We have missed your acting and your voice already, indeed the waiting is agonizing!
Baek jin hee or Kang Sora or Moon Chae Woon, I really dont mind!
Fighting Oppa!
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40 fab
June 14, 2016 at 2:49 AM
SQUEEEEEEEEEEE This just my day! Ji Chang-woooooooooookie is back. I don't care about summer any more, September come soon. Bodyguard Bong-sookie would do just fine. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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41 Ally
June 14, 2016 at 3:03 AM
I actually he migrated to china already..??
Oppa it's been too long! Glad to have you back! Why do i have this sudden urge to rewatch Healer...??
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42 pogo
June 14, 2016 at 3:16 AM
Also, I wonder why it's called K2, because literally all I can think of when I hear that name is the second highest mountain on earth (deadlier than Everest, apparently)
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aafa83
June 14, 2016 at 3:52 AM
Thought the same thing.
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43 pastmidnite
June 14, 2016 at 4:47 AM
FINALLY!! News about JCW ~considering~ a korean drama! And not after his enlistment, but THIS YEAR! Now, what do we do to make him accept this?? Did anyone start a prayer circle already? If yes, make room for me!! If not yet, well...what are you guys waiting for???
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sumee
June 14, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Joins the circle
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44 Jane
June 14, 2016 at 5:06 AM
Three times a charm, right? (@ the writer)
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45 Alessar
June 14, 2016 at 6:16 AM
Oooh, from TvN... then there's a good chance a big chunk of it at least will be pre-filmed. And that means they'll have time to do stunts even after the first couple episodes and keep up the "action feel" of it.
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46 loveblossom
June 14, 2016 at 6:17 AM
I would love to see Ji Chang Wook in a new drama especially on tvN, but I'm wary of the Yong-pal writer. >__>
And the female lead needs to be a good match too.
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47 Alluna
June 14, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Healer-yaaaaaa!!! I'm so happy for this! I hope it works out and that the writer doesn't mess it up!!
would it be too much to ask for Ahjuma to also be in it???? What is Healer without Ahjumma??? love those 2! I mean, I did like Park Min Young too but the rapport between Healer and Ahjumma was hilarious!!!
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48 MaiSong
June 14, 2016 at 6:36 AM
OMGAHHH!!! Can't wait hopefully another drama for JCW!!! Hoping to see a pretty decent actress to pair up with him! Kang Sora? I loveeee her! I hope that find someone that will fit the role and with JCW at least! <3
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eerinmide
June 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Kang Sora?
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songsong
June 14, 2016 at 8:55 PM
Kang Sora?!
Oh YES! YES! YES! Please!!!!!!!!!!
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49 bigmomma12345
June 14, 2016 at 6:52 AM
Woohoo! I just started re-watching Healer and was wishing JCW would do a new drama. And then I see this! Please let it happen and please let it be good!
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50 neslinin
June 14, 2016 at 7:00 AM
YASSS! I am very glad that this time it is a k-drama! Even a mediocre one would make me happy, because I missed him a lot but I cannot bring myself to watch dubbed Korean actors in C-dramas at all.
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Chandler
June 14, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Me too! Ji Chang-wook has one of the most beautiful speaking voices so I refuse to put up with it being dubbed over.
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