Ji Chang-wook: "The K2 will be my last action drama"

127 September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

Ji Chang-wook: “The K2 will be my last action drama”

by girlfriday

Say it ain’t so, Healer-ya! Thankfully, I think Ji Chang-wook (Healer) was kidding about this being his last action series, because the alternative would be too sad. At the press conference for his new action thriller The K2, he explained good-naturedly how difficult the action sequences have been.

“It’s so difficult. It led to me telling myself that I would never do action again. The K2 will be Ji Chang-wook’s last action drama,” he said with a laugh. He added, “I thought that as the episodes went on, the action would get reduced. It’s so difficult… it’s the most tiring project I’ve ever done.”

The new tvN Friday-Saturday drama from PD Kwak Jung-hwan of Chuno stars Ji Chang-wook as a bodyguard who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and gets sucked into a political family’s dangerous war. Yoon-ah (Prime Minister and I) plays the hidden daughter of a presidential hopeful, played by Jo Sung-ha (Neighborhood Hero), and Song Yoon-ah (Assembly) is his ambitious chaebol wife who’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Ji Chang-wook said, “I was worried that [The K2] would be similar in color to Healer, but because the tone and feeling of each is different, I trusted that this project wouldn’t appear too similar to Healer. I want to show a manlier side, and emotion that has depth through this project.”

His co-star Yoon-ah stated that she chose the project because she liked the character—a recluse with a severe panic disorder who’s been hidden away her whole life. She said, “I’m working hard in the hopes that it’ll be a defining project. Before, labels like ‘idol’ or ‘idol-actor’ and prejudices against that felt burdensome and I had a hard time. The K2 is a project that I’m not doing by anyone else’s standard, but because I want to challenge myself. So I’m trying not to pay attention to prejudice or labels. Some of the burden has lifted. I’m learning a lot from the staff and my sunbaes. I think choosing The K2 will be my good fortune.”

PD Kwak said that he warned actress Song Yoon-ah that she wouldn’t look pretty in this drama, and she might have to be on camera without makeup or glamor lighting, but she signed on anyway. Song said of her character, “If you look in the synopsis, she’s described as a witch. Because it’s an evil character, I didn’t calculate or anticipate anything as an actress. It’s a little bit of a departure from my previous characters, but I thought of it as a chance to expand my breadth as an actress, so I didn’t hesitate to say yes.”

Jo Sung-ha plays her husband, the presidential candidate with too many secrets. He said, “I’m happy to be with the two Yoon-ahs—Song Yoon-ah, Im Yoon-ah—who represent our country. I’m very joyful. When I meet them on set I want to see their faces one more time.”

In the latest teaser, Ji Chang-wook’s bodyguard character asks Song Yoon-ah what choice her husband will make, while she looks down at stepdaughter Yoon-ah and says in voiceover that you have to keep the person you’re wariest of closest to you. As Ji Chang-wook saves Song Yoon-ah repeatedly, she says in voiceover, “You were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and saw something you shouldn’t have seen.” He carries her body away from an explosion and says, “Because I can’t let innocent people die because of me.” Hm, I thought he’d mostly be saving Yoon-ah in this drama, but I guess the bodyguard will be saving everyone.

The K2 premieres this Friday, September 23.

Via News1, The Star, Sports Chosun

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1 SHJ

September 20, 2016 at 3:06 AM

but but Healer was his most legendary role what am I going to do if he doesn't do this genre anymore :( he's robbing us of handsome man in action scenes.

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SHJ

September 20, 2016 at 3:08 AM

btw, is it me or are these pictures of JCW looking more and more like Ji Il-Joo (latest project Age of Youth as the one who dated Seungyeon) I didn't really see the resemblance when he played Healer's father but now i'm seeing it

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annyeong

September 20, 2016 at 3:38 AM

OMG I was about to comment the same!! They look so much alike and I never noticed until I saw the first picture!!

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annyeong

September 20, 2016 at 3:39 AM

I know now... It's the smile!!

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miiko

September 20, 2016 at 9:08 AM

he was playing healer's father, the older healer, if i'm not mistaken..

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Alessar

September 20, 2016 at 8:41 AM

He just did that Chinese series that had a lot of martial arts in it too, so he's probably just tired at the moment. And I think maybe his enlistment is coming up soon? But he'll probably do action again, if only something like how Song Joon-ki came out of the military all fit and ready to do a military drama.

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JuicyFeet

September 20, 2016 at 10:22 AM

Descended from the Sun was a sexy, sexy gift from the Just-Been-Discharged Gods

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Alessar

September 20, 2016 at 1:18 PM

So an update. DF has a similar article but JCW is saying he suffered severe muscle pain in his neck. But, frankly, reading the article it sounds like he overtrained and overexerted in cold conditions. This is an avoidable issue (kind of an OSHA issue but maybe they don't have that in Korea), for sure.

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Yuki

September 20, 2016 at 11:53 AM

I know that Healer was wildly popular, and indeed I loved JCW there :) However for me his best role was in Empress Ki; he was superb and showed a big acting range, he was vulnerable, loving but ambitious, weak and strong at the same time, and absolutely magnetic ?...So I am looking forward to see new sides of him after K2 and happy to hear that he wants to try something different; I know that he will not disappoint :D

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Hanabi

September 24, 2016 at 8:26 AM

I second this @Yuki.
Togon/Tahwan is my favourite JCW character.

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Rooting for this drama

September 24, 2016 at 9:21 AM

I know this is going to sound like I have read and watched none of the promotional Work for The K2, okay I haven't really, but is this show going to get Recapped for every episode or is it going to be 2 episodes in one recap each week? I noticed the dialog for episode 1 was a bit lacking in the beginning so.., anybody know what's up? I can't wait to read the recaps, hehe!!!

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ševča

May 13, 2017 at 7:52 AM

He does those characters well, but I maybe liked him more in Empress Ki. Normally, I would call his character a wuss and dislike him, but the way he played it... So he can play those roles.

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2 Sancheezy

September 20, 2016 at 3:10 AM

coincidently, I just watch the 6 minutes trailer and it looked so good,
I hope this drama executed good and received good,
more good drama is a win for me,

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3 PBY

September 20, 2016 at 3:11 AM

I'm not sure if I'l find the political family war interesting, but I'll be sure to appreciate JCW's efforts ;D.
I love the gritty feel and look of the drama, though.

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4 limpinggirl

September 20, 2016 at 3:15 AM

No... Ji Chang Wook Oppa, don't stop with the action. You're just so good in that genre.

Still have Healer feels. But I'm really looking forward to this show. :)

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5 kanz

September 20, 2016 at 3:21 AM

Action hero Ji Chang Wook, you'll be missed!
But I think he indeed has done quite a lot of action projects, Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Healer, The K2 and his upcoming movie Fabricated City. So probably he wants to challenge himself with new roles in new genres.
I, for one, want to see him in sageuk or legal/procedural drama.

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Candy

September 20, 2016 at 3:38 AM

Yeah,speaking of Fabricated city..whatever happened to it? When is it releasing?
Didn't he star in another Chinese drama...My male God? or something. No word about that.
And whirlwind girl..is it doing well? He's been away doing c-dramas for 2 years..hope it paid off!
Anyway,welcome back JCW! ?

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cherkell

September 20, 2016 at 5:36 AM

Now now... Wook has only been away for a little under a year working on his Chinese projects. Although it feels like much longer to some of us. :D

Fabricated City: Tentatively set for a late 2016 release

Mr. Right/My Male God: Still has yet to find a broadcast station and the recent THAAD developments between China and South Korea have not helped that process any. On hold for now.

Whirlwind Girl 2: Finale was on 15 September. I'll be writing up a review on it after K2 gets a foothold, so I'm reserving comment on it for now.

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Candy

September 20, 2016 at 6:31 AM

Thanks Cherkell! Waiting for the review ?

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ccklouise

September 20, 2016 at 8:41 AM

Whirlwind girl 2 achieved the highest ratings so far in 2016 for weekly drama. This is a drama for the youths though =), so many of us won't find it good to watch... it's... for... the... kids...

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zlyfairy

September 20, 2016 at 8:23 PM

Whirlwind Girl had really good ratings in China. I think it will take a long time, if ever, for My Male God to be released due to tensions between China and Korea.

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Candy

September 20, 2016 at 3:41 AM

I'd like him to do a comic role next..I could watch 20 episodes of Bongsookie-style humour,yes please.?

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kanz

September 20, 2016 at 5:30 AM

I'd love to watch it!

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imbuk

September 20, 2016 at 5:35 AM

Yes, I just thought this. It would be super fun to see him in a light hearted drama. :)

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Candy

September 20, 2016 at 6:35 AM

Unintentional humour is right up my alley and he's perfect!
Here's some Healer throwback to whip up your appetites for Friday ?
https://youtu.be/SDSf8cB91CE

I've lost count of the no. of times I've watched this...look at his expressions when she's talking to dad?

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JuicyFeet

September 20, 2016 at 10:29 AM

I LOVE that scene of the "meeting the boyfriend"
Forgot how much I loved Healer.

May be time to rewatch?

yayabean

September 20, 2016 at 6:39 AM

From time to time while watching W, I thought Ji Chang-wook would have been a badass Kang Chul.

Of course, Mr. Lee did an awesome job as well .

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Pookie

September 20, 2016 at 9:18 AM

Totally thought the same thing @Yaya!

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Tai

September 20, 2016 at 7:47 AM

He's been in 2 sageuks at least i think? Aside from warrior baek dong soo, he was also in the goryeo era sageuk "empress ki" with ha ji won! and considering he prob will be going to army sooner than later. i cant blame him for wanting to take it a bit easy haha. imo he should do some cute rom coms or smth, he hasnt done any rom com drama projects has he? (i cant think of any...). i feel like the closest he got to it so far was some of his cute antics as (bong soo? bong smth?) in healer haha.

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abc

September 20, 2016 at 12:49 PM

he did a rom com girlgroup kara's 'Secret Love' drama project in 2013...the story he was in was titled 'have you ever had coffee with an angel' i think...here's some of the fan mvs for preview...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ0ptLRvzj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYlOXi0yRsM

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6 sicarius

September 20, 2016 at 3:21 AM

I'm way too excited for this drama. Like, what if it doesn't live up? What if it lets me down half way, or 3/4 of the way through? I'm praying it won't, but I'm equal parts ridiculously hyped and tentative.

Hngggghhh that trailer though...

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7 Bernie

September 20, 2016 at 3:23 AM

If only Yoona was not in this production. She is unbearable.

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Fantasy

September 20, 2016 at 3:49 AM

What's with your comment? Ji Chang Wook also not that best actor either. Their acting level is the same...sigghhh... If Ji Chang Wook is as good as Joo Won, I can accept your statement. But the fact, he isn't. Just saying.

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Nina Chikovani

September 20, 2016 at 4:03 AM

....I think he is a good actor and deserves a good co-star.
and protecting someone by putting down someone else is not really the best thing to do.
Just saying

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Snazzydoodles

September 20, 2016 at 4:43 AM

Did you seriously just put Ji Chang Wood's acting skills on the same level as Yoona?

Like No.

Just No.

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Fantasy

September 20, 2016 at 5:51 AM

Like Yes.

Just Yes.

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fab

September 20, 2016 at 5:06 AM

Excuse me, you're using the wrong words to voice your subjective opinion.

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amoi

September 20, 2016 at 5:48 AM

err I think Ji Chang Wook is better than Joo-won. JW tend to overact. sorry. beside JW will not be able endure those tough actions like JCW.

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Transmission

September 20, 2016 at 6:27 AM

No need to compare.. both are good and spectacular in their own ways.... :)

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momoisluv

September 20, 2016 at 6:38 AM

have you seen gaksital? lol

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amoi

September 20, 2016 at 7:09 PM

yeah I did so?

Transmission

September 20, 2016 at 6:25 AM

Well, it is your PoV.. but he is a really good actor..i think... :)

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Lin_K

September 20, 2016 at 10:47 AM

I like Yoona but hers and Ji Chang Wook's acting skills are not on the same level. Sorry.

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rowanharper

September 20, 2016 at 3:37 PM

Ji Chang Wook is a good actor who shows a lot of range in his work. I've always been able to connect to his characters.

I've only seen Yoon ah in the Prime Minister and I and she isn't bad, but she didn't show quite the amount of rang needed to play such a complex character as the one she's set to pay in K2. If I was casting director, I would have tried to cast someone with known range, that's done something deeper than the bright and bubbly roles. However,I hope she's able to step it up. It's good that's she's challenging herself, and I hope she rises to the occasion. It's sick or swim I guess.

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rowanharper

September 20, 2016 at 3:38 PM

Sink* or swim

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rookie

September 20, 2016 at 3:52 AM

Isn't that a bit harsh? I wouldn't call her unbearable.

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ET

September 20, 2016 at 3:59 AM

Not again.

Can we be kinder to actresses?

I was already tired of reading IU being blamed for ML, is Yoona going to get the same treatment? I am not her fan but she looked decent. At least from the trailer. If we want to judge, at least wait until we watch an episode or two.

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Kreyon

September 20, 2016 at 4:12 AM

Never judge a drama by its idol, that'd my motto! Well kinda. I do at least usually give them the benefit of the doubt and try a few episodes first!

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Pookie

September 20, 2016 at 9:27 AM

Hear, Hear!
Guys, just because we're not IU or Yoona being thrust into the arms of a 1000 hot korean actors doesn't mean we have to hate on them.
Are they excellent actors that are at the "same level" as their actor counterparts? No.
Are they Idols getting casted for their star power? Yes.
Mostly they're there to be pretty and they make their male co-stars look great. But the point is they're getting hired and we're not. So let them do their job; it's hard as it is being a woman in a man's world.
In the mean time we can imagine ourselves as the girls and express our opinions... about them but that's just how the Korean entertainment Machine is greased to work.

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Cecee

September 20, 2016 at 10:56 AM

I second this opinion!! There's countless others who are in the same boat as Yoona so it is unfair to not give her a chance. She is decent and likable. The same can be said for most if not all your current faves!!!

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maya2825

September 20, 2016 at 4:18 AM

Nahh..she's perfectly okay, i think. Her role in Prime Minister & I was watchable and made me think that we should stop calling her an 'idol-actor'. I hope she will show her best in K2.
Yoona, Fighting!

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Seo Hyun Jin

September 20, 2016 at 4:59 AM

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 5:35 AM

She is not a great actress, and while I hoped Ji Chang Wook to get a better partner, I won't avoid her either.

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Cecee

September 20, 2016 at 10:58 AM

Same can be said for SL and UF.

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 7:31 PM

Sorry I dont get what is SL? Is it refer to Scarlet Heart?

I prefer IU though. She was at least impressive in Producers. But I cannot do the sam for Suzy in UF.

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Transmission

September 20, 2016 at 6:20 AM

Well, i think it is wrong to say this.. IMHO, she is quite good.. and JCW is really good actor..

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civilsecret

September 20, 2016 at 7:43 AM

personally for me, i wouldnt say she is horrible but average at best.however im not sure whether average will cut it with a character like hers in the drama(where as it could be passable in something like a light rom com). since she seems like quite a emotionally complicated character, i hope for yoona's sake she is able to pull it off somehow or else is quite disappointing to watch especially contrasted with actors who's acting skills are top notch. idk, maybe she will improve but im not sure if she can fully pull it off. i'll have to wait to see if that will be enough for me

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rowanharper

September 20, 2016 at 3:44 PM

Yes, she's perfectly adequate in romcoms but it's the complexity of her role is what worries me, exspecially since she's a central character.
If she's not able to pull it off, it could really damage the show.

I'd really love to see her kill this role though.

Hoping for the best.

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CY

September 20, 2016 at 8:11 AM

Stop being a troll and actually watch the drama first even though it is probably a lost cause with your prejudices.

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Lin_K

September 20, 2016 at 10:47 AM

I liked Yoona in Prime Minister and I. She acted good in that role.

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spanza

September 21, 2016 at 11:08 AM

+100
Exactly what I was thinking! I was going to watch it until I read she was lead so I will not be watching this drama..simply because of Yooona. With so many good actresses why do they keep casting idols? Idols should just stick to being idols or give them supporting roles rather than lead roles

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8 michykdrama

September 20, 2016 at 3:35 AM

That almost sheepish grin in the photo when he was pretending to aim and shoot the gun is so adorable. Reminds me of his Healer alter ego... Can't remember his name but he was bumbling and adorable... Nostalgic for Healer ❤️

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deathbychocolate

September 20, 2016 at 3:44 AM

Bong So! ?

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9 ET

September 20, 2016 at 3:54 AM

Who's this actress Song Yoon Ah? She looks impressive in the trailer. This is the best I have seen of Yoona recently, not too gaunt and I'm surprised she's not much shorter than JCW.

The fact that it's a tvN show already makes me excited. I need a good thriller in my drama watch.

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 5:37 AM

I never really watched SYA before, but this time around I am more excited to see her in this drama, honestly more than Yoona.

Maybe nowadays I'm thirsty for the 'true' villain, so I hope she won't disappoint.

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lunatic4kd

September 20, 2016 at 7:54 AM

Scroll down and look at the 4" heels both actresses are wearing as they stand next to JCW! He's 5'11" tall.

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nuriucup

September 20, 2016 at 3:27 PM

I would call SYA is a veteran actress based on her experience in Kdrama industry. Hotelier and On Air are some of her past projects.

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mary

September 20, 2016 at 5:12 PM

I haven't seen any of her projects but I know she was in an award-winning kdrama, Mama, a year or two ago.

I'm excited to be able to see her in something. :D

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10 Snowy

September 20, 2016 at 3:55 AM

The women are so thin o_o

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Rachel

September 20, 2016 at 7:15 AM

That was my first thought too. Yoona's face looks pretty sunken and pale :(

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Sancheezy

September 20, 2016 at 3:23 PM

she supposed to be really ill and used a wheelchair, the 6 minutes or 15 minutes trailer gives a good story for that . . .

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11 liki

September 20, 2016 at 3:57 AM

I really like Yoonas dress. And she and JCW look super adorable together so i won't have a problem shipping them. Yoona already pointed out that you wont be seeing her character much for the first part of the drama so i guess this will be the similar scenario to Kim Tae Hee in Yongpal.

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12 celine

September 20, 2016 at 4:03 AM

Another new show to look forward to! I think JCW fits action. He does not have to stop doing it. He can just insert a different type of genre or role in between. Even if he consistently works in the action genre he can still show variety granted that the roles are not similar types.

Yoona is very much aware of what people think of her acting. I think she's decent and has the potential to be good. Let's just see how she will deliver this time.

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ET

September 20, 2016 at 4:15 AM

"Yoona is very much aware of what people think of her acting."

I have always wondered if actors get honest feedback about their acting. Sure, there are haters and antis who post non-constructive criticisms but fanatic fans are just as bad with their praises. If an actor is hardworking and seeks to improve, I am sure he/she will seek out real feedback or criticisms and learn from there.

I don't follow Yoona in any way. I've only caught a bit of her in Love Rain and Prime Minister & I. I think she is trying something different in this role and hopefully she is convincing enough to pull it off. I love it when actors try different things.

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celine

September 20, 2016 at 4:42 AM

I also wonder (because I have not seen them) if the actors with "acting issues" talked about the views of the general public on their acting just like how Yoona talked about hers or do they just stay in their bubble. It makes me curious especially those who keep getting lead roles despite being known to be bad in acting.

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DoubleFault

September 21, 2016 at 10:38 AM

I follow her as I've been a fan of SNSD for many years now and I admire how hardworking Yoona is when it comes to improving herself. I think one reason why she's quite a hit in China is how proficient she has become in speaking Mandarin. Like where does she find the time to do it? It is also pretty gutsy of her to take this type of role. (And, I must say, for TvN also to run after her, considering that she turned it down initially, instead of casting another actress. )

It is also refreshing for me to read an interview such as this where an idol actor is very much aware of how her acting is perceived. I appreciate her openness in saying that it burdened her initially. It would be great to hear from IU, Suzy, Hyeri, about this also.

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DoubleFault

September 21, 2016 at 10:02 AM

I watched the longer version of the trailer and I'm quite surprised by how good Yoona's parts turned out. Hopefully she brings it in this drama.

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13 fab

September 20, 2016 at 4:08 AM

OMO he looks so young in that outfit.
And can you blame him, he's doing the stunts all by himself! His acting alone is enough for all kinds of projects, He can't ever leave again. Friday, come sooner!!

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14 klmeri

September 20, 2016 at 4:25 AM

Can't blame any actor for getting burned out. It's more important that he takes a break from doing intense action dramas for a while if that is what he needs to do. I would like to continue to see him in dramaland, and it wouldn't be a detriment to his career at all if he tried other character roles.

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15 nchoe

September 20, 2016 at 4:39 AM

I watched him in running man and never thought that he'd be more like Park Bong Su in real life. LOL.

But it shows what a great actor he is. My admiration for him has grown stronger ever since.

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Anita Mary

September 20, 2016 at 4:46 AM

I know right, he's totally Park Bong Su! Did you know that he threw up while playing the roller coaster ride and trying to eat the persimmon the same time? Thats why Kwang Soo had to challenge the game on his own

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nchoe

September 20, 2016 at 7:31 PM

Yes, I know. Lol.

Gosh... I never thought there'd come a day when someone could outdumb Gwang Soo until Ji Chang Wook showed up in RM >_<

Despite being a scaredy cat he is... he's so believable as Healer. I heard he even did most of the action scenes on his own..! That's why knowing the fact that he's actually Park Bong Su in real life didn't turn me off... It makes me admire him even more.

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16 Anita Mary

September 20, 2016 at 4:48 AM

Whats with his belt anyway?

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ET

September 20, 2016 at 5:33 AM

The Hanging Gardens of Babyloin

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omomo

September 20, 2016 at 5:36 AM

Haha! That's hilarious. :)

But really, I've never seen a belt like that on a man. How odd.

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ashie

September 20, 2016 at 7:36 AM

Apparently the sweater and the belt were both from the Dries Van Noten collection, see this pic, https://instagram.com/p/BKkRKk8DMSF/.
Then sweater cost about 1300 usd.. But I actually like his ootd..

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omomo

September 20, 2016 at 8:43 AM

After seeing the same sweater + belt worn (quite frankly) horrendously by the runway model, the outfit doesn't look too weird on Ji Chang Wook after all. He actually made it work.

fab

September 20, 2016 at 3:41 PM

Woah Dries Van Noten has officially made it!

jessi

September 20, 2016 at 12:28 PM

I can't believe I had to scroll this far down before seeing a comment on his belt. Did any of the above commenters SEE his belt?

Forget the unpredictability of his future roles, apparently belts weren't enough of a fashion statement for at least one designer.

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ashie

September 20, 2016 at 2:48 PM

The belt is weird i agree but his face and aura saved it, people sometimes forget minor details when you have that kind of face! Ha! Lol..

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minathens

September 20, 2016 at 2:59 PM

Yeah, I love the guy, but he needs a fashion intervention this time around. What is with the faux-military/roadkill bird motif on the sweater? And yeah, the belt is redonk.

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ashie

September 20, 2016 at 4:45 PM

Yeah the belt could be out of the place, but i dont think he needs a fashion intervention yet imo. I, on the other hand liked the sweater on him.

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17 rubytuesday

September 20, 2016 at 4:49 AM

"...he warned actress Song Yoon-ah that she wouldn’t look pretty in this drama..." Uh, yeah. Good luck with that, PD-Nim.

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 6:39 AM

I'm curious what standard they will use in order for her not to look pretty. Same clothes? No makeup? I doubt any of this unless if she is going to be hidden and locked, so she will use same clothes until the end?

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Ina

September 20, 2016 at 9:40 AM

Errr I think they were referring to Song Yoon-ah not Im Yoon ah.

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rubytuesday

September 20, 2016 at 12:33 PM

@Ina; yeah, I know :) what I mean is Song Yoon Ah is an incredibly beautiful woman, so I have no clue how they're going to make her 'not pretty'

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 7:33 PM

LOL I knew they were referring it to Song Yoong Ah, Thats why I dont see how they can make her not pretty.

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18 omomo

September 20, 2016 at 5:34 AM

It's understandable for him to feel exhausted, but JCW in action is just so divine. He looks so in his element and seems effortlessly badass. It'll be a crime for him to stop. (But I do want to see him in a lighter role similar to adorkable Park Bong-soo... or perhaps something more mature, like a family man.)

Anyhow, I'm stoked for this! The long teaser was all sorts of intense and very stylish. Don't let us down, show.

And whoa... the otp's visuals are blinding, as expected.

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Riya

September 20, 2016 at 7:51 AM

Yeah, I would love to see him in a rom-com!

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DoubleFault

September 21, 2016 at 9:55 AM

I'm struck by the OTP's visuals also. JCW and Yoona look great together.

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19 rabbityrant

September 20, 2016 at 5:38 AM

Wow! JCW looks hot! The drama looks ambitious and stylish in the teaser, I don't wanna place too much hope on the plot but I really like all the teasers so far. I hope it will be a well produced drama. Fighting!

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20 Bùi Quốc Khánh

September 20, 2016 at 5:41 AM

LOL. That's why tvN pay him so much.

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21 shelly

September 20, 2016 at 6:07 AM

JCW is born to play action roles. he says this now, but once he rests a bit, he'll do it again.

*hexing him to do more action dramas*

there, it's done :D

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22 Pookie

September 20, 2016 at 6:33 AM

Look, guys! It's Korean Ken doll and Barbie!

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23 Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 6:35 AM

I dropped Assembly but just found out Song Yoon Ah another drama called Mama. Might want to try this, because she is pretty impressive in the trailer on this drama.

See you K2 in few days. Please show don't disappoint us! Im in minority who liked Yong Pal (recently rewatched the second part because I miss to see Queen of Corocodile!) so I'm excited to watch this.

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unitedred

September 20, 2016 at 11:46 AM

I'm really looking forward to the action and watching some really good actors, but I'm worried about the writer, who worked on Yong Pal. I know a lot of ppl criticized Yong Pal's writing.

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Sera The Ms Temper

September 20, 2016 at 7:37 PM

Like I said above, I'm in minority who liked Yong Pal especially on its second part. Because it gave different feeling towards the female lead's character and I hope it will be the same for this one too.

Since I'm mostly watching because my curiosity for female leads' character, so I don't mind with all the critics for Yong Pal.

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24 Table122000

September 20, 2016 at 7:01 AM

Can't wait for Friday! This drama looks great.

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25 ashie

September 20, 2016 at 7:31 AM

They look adorable together, I saw their clips when they were shooting Taxi in IG and the v-live chat earlier, they are now called the Bang Bang couple! Haha! Anyhow, Watch the long trailer guys! It is so good.. https://youtu.be/lgLccVKiNxk

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shelly

September 20, 2016 at 9:53 AM

oooh that looks great!!

thank you for sharing the link :)

now let's start hoping for a happy ending, all that action+tvn make me feel the pressure... what if it's a great story that ends bad for the MCs?...

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26 lunatic4kd

September 20, 2016 at 7:55 AM

I'm starting to freak out ahead of time because in just a few days, my drama watching week will have the crown jewels of all my favorite actors. EVERY ONE OF THEM!! Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jun Ki, Seo In-Guk, Park Bo Gum, Jo Jung-suk, Go Kyung-pyo and Jung Il-woo.

Oh my Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! It doesn't get any better than this.

If, suddenly, Jang Hyuk and Yeo Jin-goo showed up in anything at the same time, I would combust on the spot. Thank goodness I'm holding still with great WiFi these days!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, South Korea, for bringing this joy into my life.

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growingbeautifully

September 20, 2016 at 8:15 AM

Love your enthusiasm @ lunatic4kd.

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fab

September 20, 2016 at 3:43 PM

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pastmidnite

September 20, 2016 at 10:54 PM

So many crown jewels....so little time...sigh...

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27 sailorusagi

September 20, 2016 at 8:31 AM

finally uri healer yaaa. I wish i could call him chang wook oppa too but we're same age huhuhu i miss the good old days when everybody in dramas is an oppa for me, kwon sang woo oppa, gong yoo oppa, lee dong wook oppa, hyun bin oppa aaah the early hallyu dramas and the tears that came after the heroine dies

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28 ashie

September 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM

Have you guys seen the cuts for their vogue photoshoot? Me liking it a lot, it looks intimate..

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29 sumee

September 20, 2016 at 9:43 AM

I don't care, I practically will watch him in just about any thing ..

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30 Lin_K

September 20, 2016 at 10:48 AM

I'm looking forward to this drama! Be famous like Healer!

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31 rosy

September 20, 2016 at 11:12 AM

don't say such a bad thing.... I love u in anything action.
from baek dong soo to healer

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32 unitedred

September 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM

I really hope this drama is good. I'm worried about the writing, but the action is almost guaranteed to be good with this director, who worked on Chuno. In the episode 1 preview, JCW worked with an action director who incorporated a lot martial arts that would be used a bodyguard with his military background. There seems to many impressive camera techniques used. According to the preview, K2 used a technique that was used in the Matrix and never used in Korea before.

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33 Riya

September 20, 2016 at 1:46 PM

I really hope that the storyline is good and the show gets high ratings!

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34 Giggles

September 20, 2016 at 3:17 PM

Well, I guess this explains his "massive panda eyes" in the promo pictures.

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35 KdramaloverDee

September 20, 2016 at 5:11 PM

I love JCW.while he is fantastic in action I think he excels in the emotional scenes, those eyes!! They are so expressive.
Hope he chooses a romantic comedy for his next role.
I liked Yoo na in Prime minster and I but she looks like she has lost a lot of weight since--was it for this role? he hands look so delicate.
Cant wait for K2:)

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36 sweetsour

September 20, 2016 at 10:20 PM

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37 Super Foxy

September 21, 2016 at 5:47 AM

Well idol or not, as long as they give their best and decent acts towards their characters, I have no problem at all. In fact, Seo In Guk(which he is an acting idol, but I'm afraid he can no longer be called idol though) is the best example of acting idol that you can get in South Korea. No other idols act so camouflage like him, which is why I do not hold any prejudices towards an acting idol, as long as they work hard and gives their best though.
I have liked Ji Chang Wook in Healer, and he is decent in emotional acting too. Haha but still the crown goes to Seo In Guk, my number bias he he he.
Old the best to you Ji Chang Wook!

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38 Ferd

September 25, 2016 at 9:12 AM

Ughh I really love Ji Chang Wook I was really really excited for this drama gosh I think I'm dying now I just watched the episode 2 he's so hot and handsome Saranghae ChangWook❤

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39 Acel

March 28, 2017 at 2:06 AM

I really love your action dramas, especially The K2 and Healer, I hope you won't stop doing action stuff because you look great and hot on it... I'm just stating my opinion here.

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