Oh Hae-young PD in talks to helm Park Hae-jin’s Man to Man
by girlfriday
Well if this comes to pass, it’s going to be a PD-writer-star lineup to anticipate: JTBC’s new drama Man to Man has already secured leading man Park Hae-jin (Cheese in the Trap) and writer Kim Won-seok (co-writer on KBS’s Descended From the Sun), and now the production is courting PD Song Hyun-wook, of tvN’s recent hit Oh Hae-young Again. Between Cheese, Descended, and Oh Hae-young, that’s a lot of ratings and buzz they’ve got behind them, going into this new project.
The new series stars Park Hae-jin as a man who becomes a bodyguard to a top star. A longtime celebrity suddenly has a need for a bodyguard and hires Park Hae-jin, a man trained in special investigations. He’s described as a mysterious man of many talents, and the drama is about the twisty events they encounter and the budding bromance between star and bodyguard.
There’s not much else that’s been released about the plot, but I’m definitely excited by this trio of talent gathered for the production, especially if PD Song Hyun-wook joins them. He’s had some ups and downs — downs include Haeundae Lovers, Superdaddy Yeol — but he’s also helmed two recent rom-com gems — Marriage Not Dating and Oh Hae-young Again, which were thoughtful, stylish, and directed with wit.
He’s even worked with Park Hae-jin before, back when he was on the B team of Hot-Blooded Salesman. The filming crew will reportedly be the one from Park Hae-jin’s weekend drama My Daughter Seo-young as well, so there will be reunions all around. The director hasn’t been finalized, according to the production company, so we’ll have to wait and see if they can lock him down on the heels of his recent success at tvN.
Man to Man plans to start shooting in September.
Via Sports Chosun
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1 lindl
July 7, 2016 at 3:15 AM
I miss Park Haejin! What is he up to these days? Can't wait for this drama.
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purplesheesh
July 7, 2016 at 3:33 AM
Oh he's just resting here at home. He's been busy from his China activities that he just wants to sleep beside me all day.
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gaeinalee
July 7, 2016 at 3:47 AM
LOLOLOLOL
Thanks for the laugh dear..
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mary
July 7, 2016 at 4:50 AM
LMAO
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purpleowl
July 7, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Perfect with your name! ROFL
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Sunflowerdiva
July 7, 2016 at 10:45 AM
PWAHAHAHA love it
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pogo
July 7, 2016 at 3:34 PM
Good one ;)
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azkaa
July 7, 2016 at 11:23 PM
LOL good one! I automatically scroll up to check your username after reading the comment expecting Haejin's wife or something hahaha ?
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2 angieya
July 7, 2016 at 3:20 AM
Omo, if this PD really joins Man To Man then I'll definitely need some romance as well. Hello he gave us such great kisses in MnD and OHYA, it'll be such a waste of PHJ's lips otherwise...plus we're on cable guys! ^_^
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jessanno
July 7, 2016 at 5:57 PM
Serious waste. ?
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3 Flightey Gazelles
July 7, 2016 at 3:21 AM
I literaly squealed when I read this heading. I don't even know why. I've been searching for news on this drama and its been silent. I can't wait for developement!
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azzo
July 7, 2016 at 12:16 PM
I did that.. squealed hard and then realised I'm in a public place and people looked at me like I was crazy!
I don't care!
Park Hae Jin.. Oh YAY ?
Oh hae young Pd Oh YAY!
Dots writer Oh YAY!
And again Park Hae Jin : endless squealing + throwing of confetti + happy dancing!!
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4 pigsnout
July 7, 2016 at 3:25 AM
Hope this drama does well ♡♡♡
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5 gaeinalee
July 7, 2016 at 3:50 AM
I missed PHJ charming his way in my small screen. But, this one still so far away to air.. *sigh*
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6 Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 7, 2016 at 3:55 AM
Please don't, Oh Hae Young is a mess up (with me)....
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PeepsLeAwesomePotato
July 7, 2016 at 4:55 AM
It wasn't that bad...
Even then, it's all the writing. The cinematography was gorgeous. I loved how he played with angles and depths.
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 7, 2016 at 5:22 AM
Is he Director in Oh Hae Young? Director don't take responsible for cinematography. Cinematography responsible belongs to Chief PD. And I can see how terrible skill of him in Chief PD with Wang's Family? Camera wides so poor.
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weepyfox
July 7, 2016 at 5:41 AM
Oh?! Does anyone mind letting me know the role of PDs in films? Do they guide actors on how to act certain scenes...?
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 7, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Diretors take reponsible for guid actors how to acting, arrange scenes.
Producers take reponsible for camera work (wides, light), effect,...
PeepsLeAwesomePotato
July 7, 2016 at 8:55 AM
No, in Korean dramas, they have PDs, or what they call production directors.
These production directors basically oversee everything, which can include directing the actors to overseeing the editing, to the cinematography. That's why PDs are so important, and why they're given the most flak when something goes terribly wrong, aka the pd of trap.
PeepsLeAwesomePotato
July 7, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Huh? The article says that it's the PD they're chasing after.
And in any case, I liked Marriage Not Dating's cinematogrphy too.
And Wang's Family is a low budget weekend drama. What were you expecting??
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 8, 2016 at 2:47 AM
PD of What Happens To My Family, Wonderful Days is so much better than PD of Wang's Family.
7 Aly
July 7, 2016 at 4:47 AM
So it's basically the Kdrama version of "Boku to Star no 99 Nichi".
I'm just glad to see PHJ in my screen.
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8 bigmomma12345
July 7, 2016 at 5:28 AM
What a trio that would be! I'm interested in this drama and looking forward to seeing PHJ in another drama - still sad about what happened with CITT so I'm ready to replace those memories with new ones. May the drama gods be kind...
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9 Delurker
July 7, 2016 at 5:31 AM
So, bodyguards is the new trend?
http://www.dramabeans.com/2016/06/ji-chang-wook-offered-lead-role-in-tvn-drama-k2/
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10 makoto
July 7, 2016 at 6:57 AM
Finally the news about Man to Man again. I'll be waiting quietly for Park Hae Jin to appear again on my screen. And if there's reunion with MDS, I hope they will cast the actress who plays PHJ's wife in MDS. I love their interaction in MDS. Dramagods, please make it true. Man to Man, Fighting!
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11 blo
July 7, 2016 at 7:56 AM
I did like the direction in OHY, but I'm wondering how it would work for a drama like Man to Man. I thought it was supposed to be more serious in tone? As for the writer, still a bit wary of her. I know it could mean ratings for PHJ, which I would love for him to have, but I want to be able to watch it.
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Chandler
July 8, 2016 at 5:37 AM
I'm actually really curious to see whether his style will change a bit for this drama. His directing is very thoughtful so I think he would be able to adjust to a more serious, contemplative tone. We'll see.
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12 Mikanjjj
July 7, 2016 at 8:03 AM
I loved the direction in oh jae young again. So it'd be good if he took this offer.
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Mikanjjj
July 7, 2016 at 8:04 AM
*oh hae young again
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13 canxi
July 7, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Really, like the director's work on Marriage Not Dating and Oh Hae Young Again. And I'm loving Park Hae Jin, too. I feel like he has a quiet charisma. It's not in your face and he doesn't necessarily command attention but you can't help but to watch his every move. So, I think a mysterious bodyguard role is a great fit for him.
It'a JTBC drama and about friendship? So it'll probably be really thoughtful haha. I can't wait to see promo to gauge the tone.
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pogo
July 7, 2016 at 3:37 PM
yeah, that's exactly how I feel about Park Hae-jin - he draws a lot of attention because of his looks, but he's really quite at home as the mysterious/ambiguous type. Even when the drama doesn't deserve him.
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canxi
July 7, 2016 at 6:55 PM
Yep, glad it's not just me. I quite like this trait in an actor. Subtle but not boring. A hard balance to strike.
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14 jamie
July 7, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Dilemna, love the PD and the writer. But not so excited about Park Haejin.Too bland and boring for me
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15 purpleowl
July 7, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Now with the whole sudden need for bodyguard and one who is trained in special investigations at that, I'm thinking of the scary arc in Wild Romance. Is it too much to ask for a more serious bromance version of WR?
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16 ultramafic
July 7, 2016 at 2:08 PM
I first read that as "budding romance" and was like "Cool!" Then saw it was a budding *B*romance and was all GahhhhhhhHhhhhhh....///choking on own excitement///
Cannot wait.
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roake
July 7, 2016 at 4:18 PM
lol, don't die from the excitement my choking friend.
i'm so psyched for this though.
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chingu
July 7, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Lol, "my choking friend."
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chingu
July 7, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Seriously, I wanna know who's body he's gonna have to guard...
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YY
July 7, 2016 at 10:37 PM
Sadly, the body he's going to guard is not mine. That much is certain.
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MapleSilver
July 7, 2016 at 10:46 PM
Do we even know for certain that it's not a female top star he has to guard? Then we have a drama like that movie with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston?
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aqua❤jcw
July 8, 2016 at 8:54 AM
the celebrity he is gonna guard is not a women I guess... title says 'Man to Man'.
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