Ji Sung considers SBS prison break thriller Defendant
by girlfriday
You had me at Ji Sung. I know, I was excited when he was cast in Entertainer too and that drama ended up being a waste of his talents, but this one is a fugitive thriller! From one of the writers of City Hunter! I think it’s safe to get a little excited, no? Ji Sung is currently considering an offer to headline his second drama of the year, SBS’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday thriller Defendant, about a man who wakes up in prison one day and has no memory of how he got there.
The new series comes from writer Choi Su-jin of City Hunter and PD Jo Young-kwang of 49 Days, Yawang, and Hyde, Jekyll, Me, and tells the harrowing story of a prosecutor who believed in the system, only to be betrayed by it. Ji Sung has been offered the leading role of a talented prosecutor, the head of the violent crimes investigative division who never loses a case and believes that the law should be a yardstick rather than a rubber band. The character considers being a prosecutor his calling in life, and though he’s tough as nails in the field, at home he’s a big softie who’s crazy about his daughter. Awwwwww.
The story begins with him waking up one day to find that he’s a convict on death row, except he has no idea what transpired to land him in prison. He faces his life’s greatest dilemma when he finds himself on the other side of the law while suffering from temporary amnesia, and the drama is about his desperate struggle to escape, puzzle together his missing memories, and clear his name.
It’s certainly a thrilling premise, and now that there’s an actor attached who could really do this complex character justice, I like where this is headed. I just hope that the director will actually direct it in a heart-stopping, action-packed way, because I’d hate to see it be anything less. I can already picture Ji Sung’s anguish, and I’m all ready to give him all of my tears.
Defendant will follow Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo in November.
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1 gaeinalee
August 2, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Yes, yes, please say yes, Jisung...
The combination of the writer, PD and Jisung would be lethally perfect. I couldn't wait to see it.
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shalini
August 3, 2016 at 9:42 AM
I'm both super excites and super wary. This sounds like a male-lead focused drama but I hope a good female lead gets cast!
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2 ObsessedMuch
August 2, 2016 at 1:37 AM
I watched Entertainer for him. I think it is safe to say that I will watch anything for him!
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3 Bùi Quốc Khánh
August 2, 2016 at 1:44 AM
SBS give lot of chance for new writers. Hope they will do their best!
This drama have no loveline, right? I really hate some random loveline in dramas.
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4 SJH
August 2, 2016 at 1:52 AM
Woah.. ji sung can deliver a complex role very well and the story look promising. Now we just need good supporting actor/actress.
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5 Bongsookie
August 2, 2016 at 1:59 AM
My first thought about this premise is....it sounds like "Prison Break". I used to watch this series in high school! Ahh good memories :) I'm definitely down for watching this drama!!
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bips99
August 2, 2016 at 2:20 AM
I would definitely watch this. I can already imagine the possibilities-
JS struggling with memory loss when someone smuggles him the prison blueprint in a ......... subway (what? were you expecting something else?)
And then begins his long journey by tracing the subway outlet, hacking the subway customer base, trailing the subway delivery guy
oooooo! SO MUCH POTENTIAL
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delurked
August 2, 2016 at 2:30 AM
? PPL potential..
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Sancheezy
August 2, 2016 at 2:33 AM
it all starts when all he can find to know what happen is the subway's delivery card that stuck in his pocket.....he needs a start and he knew where to go
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deathbychocolate
August 2, 2016 at 4:51 AM
I wonder if Subway will finally notice with all this Subway jokes here in DB. Man, we're giving them free ad without having to start a new drama. We have even mentioned them in dramas that's not airing yet. Free PPL, anyone?
Anyway, the mere mention of it makes me hungry. I should go and grab a sandwich. You ask where? Subway, of course. ? See you later, beanies. ?
gaeinalee
August 2, 2016 at 2:34 AM
LOL. Oh you... [so true]
^^
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hanie
August 2, 2016 at 2:34 AM
lmao
oh no!
be careful @bip99,
we never know, subway pr people probably stalking in here and we may end up with 'defendant with subway'
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loophole
August 2, 2016 at 2:39 AM
Lmao. Not the Subway jokes again
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bips99
August 2, 2016 at 3:07 AM
Admit it - you secretly stalk all threads looking for subway jokes .... go on, admit it ... we won't judge you :)
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Bongsookie
August 2, 2016 at 3:25 AM
Bwahahahaha oh your comment just made my day! Damn so many subway PPLs these days ???
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6 yunn
August 2, 2016 at 2:01 AM
whoaaa really.....i am a fans of Jin Sung.SBS fightingg .... kick that mediocore channel K**.will don't miss it.
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bips99
August 2, 2016 at 2:24 AM
Preach it sister! I'm boycotting KBS.
*frantically searching through future KBS lineup .... phew! nothing that i can't miss*
Yes! totally boycotting this horrid channel.
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yunn
August 2, 2016 at 2:49 AM
they new drama,is focus for fans of flower boys and girls.yuck......
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7 mary
August 2, 2016 at 2:16 AM
A daughter! Are they gonna bring his new baby on set? Is that how they'll manage to give Jisung daddy duties? :D
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angieya
August 2, 2016 at 2:38 AM
Aww...that'll be cute but isn't she a little bit too small? Hehe. I'd rather see the little girl from Marriage Contract playing his daughter. Gosh, can you imagine the cute? I'm squeeing already just thinking about it. lol
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Sera The Ms Temper
August 2, 2016 at 2:40 AM
I miss that girl! Oh I miss Marriage Contract ;)
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kanz
August 2, 2016 at 3:18 AM
How about the little girl from Mandate of Heaven/GG14 Days (LBY's daughter). Oh the meta!
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angieya
August 2, 2016 at 5:27 AM
I haven't seen God's Gift but that would be some meta. Lol. I see the girl is born 2005... oh if they need a slightly older child (although I'd still love to see the cutiepie from MC who's just 7) then maybe the girl who played KRW's daughter in Punch could also be considered? Man that girl has some crazy acting chops and was definitely a very good crier which I think will be needed here as well.
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mary
August 2, 2016 at 6:02 AM
Hahaha that's one way to connect LBY and Jisung via meta ^___^
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8 korfan
August 2, 2016 at 2:19 AM
I can totally see him in this role!
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9 gerry13
August 2, 2016 at 2:25 AM
I will watch too only no idol actress please
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10 dramakid
August 2, 2016 at 2:29 AM
If it's anything like Prison Break(my all-time fav. Series.Thank God for the reboot),then I'm definately going to watch.
Btw,no idols pls. Only veteran actors
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11 redfox
August 2, 2016 at 2:30 AM
Ji Sung at a thriller? hmm... somehow a little hard to compute, his image mostly has softer edges. But on the othe rhand, he is a chameleon.
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faith
August 2, 2016 at 7:50 AM
i recently(more like yesterday..hee) marathoning his old drama swallow the sun, he so badass in that drama.full of thriller and vengeance..so he can manage this drama...
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redfox
August 2, 2016 at 10:50 AM
havent seen that. yeah, thinking about it, why not?
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12 Sancheezy
August 2, 2016 at 2:31 AM
>> The character considers being a prosecutor his calling in life, and though he’s tough as nails in the field, at home he’s a big softie who’s crazy about his daughter.<<
this really reminds me of Jo Deul Ho, the character,
maybe it's
The Prison Lawyer : Jo Deul Ho
or
Jo Deul Ho part 2 : The Prison Break
but excited with jisung and the story is engaging,
an underdog justice pursuer who get behind the bars for unknown reason,
kinda hope Hwang Jeung Um cameo as her role in Secret, like they had some encounter, small talking, small gaze, or just another inmates meet at some prison project,
I just think it will be quiete a view to saw both of them in prison uniform, or maybe he play as someone there too
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13 loophole
August 2, 2016 at 2:34 AM
Will so love to see him in this. I can already picture in his prison wear begging to be let out. I so much love his work and the life he brings into his character. I find myself re-watching his past dramas and movies. But not even ji sung could make me watch or read the recap of Entertainer. I only saw the teaser and I just....just....just...couldn't *deep sigh*.
I hope he signs on. This should be fun!!!
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14 Sera The Ms Temper
August 2, 2016 at 2:41 AM
I didnt really watch Entertainer but will love to see him in this ;)
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15 Sera The Ms Temper
August 2, 2016 at 2:44 AM
I love to see Ji Sung in something like this. I hope he sign in. Ji Sung is Ji Sung, but i am also looking forward to see Lee Bo Young's comeback to my screen. If this year is not possible, hope to see her next year.
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16 MinaMinami
August 2, 2016 at 2:59 AM
U had me at Jisung too! M in! Whatever It is, I'm in! Don't break my heart with silly drama like entertainer again. I agree. I need Jisung in angsty and rich drama where he cries and kick butt at same time. I need to see that puppy eyes. Okay, obsess!
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17 Another R Again
August 2, 2016 at 3:04 AM
YES I hope Ji Sung says yes! Funny, when it was first announced, Ji Sung's name didn't cross my mind but now I think he's perfect for this!
(Can we cast Lee Bo Young as the female lead?)
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18 kanz
August 2, 2016 at 3:17 AM
Yes yes yes! Ji Sung would be awesome in this role, tbh he's awesome in anything, even in lacklustre Entertainer.
Can we have a Lee Bo Young cameo, preferably as Lawyer Jang Hye Sung or maybe his lawyer? So many possibilities.
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19 voice
August 2, 2016 at 3:52 AM
the whole premise with the potential of ji sung sounds so good and interesting but if the execution is really bad i'll be so upset. i really want it to be somewhat fast-paced, engaging and intense. it is the writer of city hunter after all so my expectations for this is pretty high but I'm still nervous to see how it'll all play out
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20 kash
August 2, 2016 at 4:31 AM
First sentence pretty much sums it up: "you had me at Ji Sung." ❤
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21 LazuardiK
August 2, 2016 at 4:50 AM
Hmm, why I picturing Ji Sung being defended by Lee Bo Young?
Maybe I miss her fabulous acting as public defendant attorney in I Hear Your Voice..
And sure it gives novelty considering their hubby-wifey relationship IRL
I know it's impossible but someone could dream
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mary
August 2, 2016 at 6:00 AM
Aww I wish to see them in a drama too. :( Even just a cameo!
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Lee
August 2, 2016 at 6:45 AM
I think that'll be great! Maybe the wife and daughter role is not really have to be regular so LBY and Bobae(their daughter) can actually come as cameos.
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22 gem28
August 2, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Seo Hyun Jin, dare I hope?? Please dramagods, Hyeri in entertainer is gives me serious level of headache.
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23 MissUnicorn
August 2, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Omg yes please! I was so excited to see Ji Sung casted in Entertainer 'cos i needed Ji Sung on our TV screens again. But was unfortunately disappointed.
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24 Lee
August 2, 2016 at 6:43 AM
I keep reading Defendant as Descendant. I think I had too much drink. Lol?
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CrimeFighter
October 13, 2016 at 3:16 AM
You must be still thinking about "Descendants of the Sun"....hahaha
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25 kimkim
August 2, 2016 at 8:52 AM
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!
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26 dramafan
August 2, 2016 at 9:46 AM
I thought this was Kang Dong Won drama he's considering. Perhaps it's a movie I'm thinking. But Ji Sung please say yes!
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27 alpha
August 2, 2016 at 10:30 AM
OMFG!!! YAAASS. I can totally imagine Ji Sung in this meaty role.
Praying so hard that the plot is nice too. Ji Sung needs justice. His last drama just wasted his amazing talent.
How I wish there is a strong female role in this too which Lee Bo Young can take!
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28 loveblossom
August 2, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Omg I would love to see Ji Sung in this new thriller! It sounds pretty good. It would be nice to see him in a complex, intriguing role than his character in Entertainer.
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29 Alessar
August 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM
I enjoyed Entertainer. It was weak in many parts but I felt like it just gave us the chance to see Jisung doing a sort of Jerry Maguire type story. And I liked the band guys, they were cute. I bought the single even! But yeah, give this man something meaty to do!
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30 bd5
August 2, 2016 at 4:49 PM
At times during "Entertainer" - felt like Ji Sung was just going thru the motions (not that he had much to work with).
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31 goldeng
August 2, 2016 at 6:16 PM
It sounds promising!! I want to cut Entertainer some slack cuz it delivered in the warm family human drama department and help me find some interesting new actors -Kyle and Yunsoo-! Anyways, idk why but even when theres only one -vampire- prosecutor to rock my world, I think he's got that sharpness to do a good job! And why do I want Lee Bo young to come as his lawyer!? A la IHYV?
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32 little-muffin
August 2, 2016 at 8:39 PM
Ji Sung in prison and it's a thriller and he dotes on his daughter.. oh my.. this is definitely gonna be good!
Reminds me a bit of Two Weeks and Punch. I foresee many tears on his scenes with the daughter.
Can't wait!
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33 shirayukihime
August 2, 2016 at 9:00 PM
i hope Gong Seung Yeon will be there....
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34 samantha1
August 2, 2016 at 9:09 PM
This drama's plot feels like a movie. I really really like Ji Sung so I really hope he takes this one. :)
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35 Jane
August 2, 2016 at 11:30 PM
Hooray! Ji sung is back! This time this drama will be a good one
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36 KrispyBananaEarthquake
August 3, 2016 at 5:53 AM
City Hinter writers are pretty busy this year, signing onto other dramas and I couldn't be more happier. However, the PD from Hyde, Jekyll, and Me?....That drama was a disaster!I hope if Ji Sung takes this on its a gamble that works out in his favour and gives him the acclaim he deserves after Entertainer, which didn't do very well - he needs something to walk home with all the trophies and drama awards.
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CrimeFighter
October 13, 2016 at 3:18 AM
I agree. Hyde Jekyll and Me was such a disaster...sigh...
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37 CrimeFighter
October 13, 2016 at 3:17 AM
This plot story sounds kinda like Two Weeks, being framed for murder and escaped becos of his love for his young daughter etc....but I love thrillers like this kind, need this to make my heart beating faster again...LOL :P
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