UEE offered leading role in upcoming MBC drama Night Light
by javabeans
Looks like MBC’s upcoming drama Night Light is ready to start casting: The latest news is that the drama production has an offer out to UEE (Marriage Contract) to headline. (As so often is the case, the initial report cited a broadcast source who stated that UEE would take the role, only to be swiftly followed with denials and clarifications from her management that she is only considering it.)
Night Light comes to us from writer Han Ji-hoon of Last and Time Between Dog and Wolf (also Temptation, Dr. Jin), and has now attached PD Lee Jae-dong to direct; PD Lee’s prior credits include My Spring Days, I Miss You, and Thank You. The drama is described rather vaguely as a story of a fierce battle between a greed that won’t sleep and shining bright people who strive to become owners of the light. The show purports to reveal the bare face of ambition that is always reaching for ever-higher places and ever-stronger powers. Or, in plain talk: The show is about ambitious people clawing their way to the top.
The role out on offer to UEE is that of a dirt-poor heroine who lost her parents at a young age who is unable to escape poverty, until an incident provides her with the rare opportunity to turn her life around. Okay, not a new setup by any stretch, but the descriptions and producers’ credits suggests that the drama is aiming for a dark, tough sort of story (well, as dark and tough as we get on prime-time broadcast television) with lots of conflict and struggle. It’s the kind of role I can see UEE taking on — hardscrabble, tough-edged — and she’s been upping her acting game, putting in a well-received turn in the weekend melo Marriage Contract earlier this year. I’ll have to see who else gets cast to decide just how excited to get about this, but for now, my interest is piqued.
Night Light is set to follow Woman With a Suitcase, which follows current Monday-Tuesday melodrama Monster, and will premiere in November.
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1 Xxvxx
September 12, 2016 at 3:11 AM
I for one, am excited about anything Uee puts out! I've been enjoying her on screen since Ojakyo now and loved Marriage Contract. I'm kinda wishing she could just put on more weight cos her cheeks look sunken and that's not the Uee I like so much :(
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Sanaa
September 12, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Me too i enjoyed her drama since ojakgyo brother she is my best idol turned actress
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camomile
September 12, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Agreeee!!!
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john
September 12, 2016 at 1:21 PM
❤️ Uee !
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2 sequestial
September 12, 2016 at 3:50 AM
If this is going to go down a darker kind of thematic route, it actually brings to mind Miss Ripley - that whole heroine stuck in the pits of social/financial hell, clawing her way out and hurting people in the process.
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3 fishnchips
September 12, 2016 at 4:23 AM
"The show is about ambitious people clawing their way to the top."
And there's a million things I haven't done, but just you wait, just you waaaaiiiiiit...
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fab
September 12, 2016 at 4:34 AM
Someday I'll climb to the top of that tower...
and look down upon all of you peasants...
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fishnchips
September 12, 2016 at 7:19 PM
I've gotta ask, where is that quote from? I don't remember it from Hamilton so I can only assume I either forgot or it's from a deleted song or from something else. The curiosity is killing meee >.<
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mindy
September 12, 2016 at 4:40 AM
I wonder if she's also a bastard, orphan, daughter of a whore and a Scottsman? (Probably not the Scottsman part lol)
By the character description, she strikes me as someone who will never be satisfied...
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fishnchips
September 12, 2016 at 4:59 AM
And she is not throwing away her shot, no she is not throwing away her shot. Yo, she's just like her kdrama, she's young, scrappy and hungry...
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Hugepuffball
September 12, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Or maybe she'll sail off to chongdamdong accompanied by someone who always pays and meet a wealthy husband who will keep her in comfort for all her days
(Sobs)
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fishnchips
September 12, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Maybe there's a reason she's still alive, while everyone who loves her has died, and she's willing to wait for it. Ohh, she's willing to wait for it.
Sethemonfire
September 12, 2016 at 11:30 AM
The chaebols in gimpo airport now see if you can spot him
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mindy
September 12, 2016 at 12:56 PM
Another rooftop girl comin' up from the bottom
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whimsyful
September 12, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Her enemies destroyed her rep amnesia made her forget him
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4 Bùi Quốc Khánh
September 12, 2016 at 4:31 AM
Too much melodrama in MBC Mon-Tues timeslot!
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5 ai
September 12, 2016 at 4:40 AM
She looks skeletal in recent pix but I don't think she starves herself, it's rather genetic. BTW the drama premise bores me.
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Adal
September 12, 2016 at 6:31 AM
She's looked healthier and more beautiful. For example, when she was shooting Golden Rainbow, she was bigger and imho prettier. UEE is big boned and tall so when she goes below a certain weight, she looks skeletal instead of just slim or skinny.
I don't think it's just genetic. I do think she puts in an effort to be thinner, I remember reading somewhere she was asked to lose some weight when she switched to acting full time.
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Sanaa
September 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
They also say the samething for her drama marriage contract but as you know it was a big hit even her hater confess that uee is a great actress
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6 Karina
September 12, 2016 at 4:47 AM
I watched High Society and Marriage Contract. I don't like her acting.
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fayyyy
September 12, 2016 at 4:53 AM
She was quite good though in marriage contact. Anyway I'm hoping to see some new rising actor as the male lead. It's getting a bit boring seeing repetition of all the familiar actors.
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Adal
September 12, 2016 at 6:37 AM
The quality of UEE's acting is highly dependent on the script,costars and directing. When she has a good script and equally talented co-stars, she turns out a fine performance. But when the script sucks or her costar is wooden (here's looking at you, Sung Joon), she's not able to overcome it. I will say that she's a solid actress that improves with each project. Personally, I like her and think that she shows promise.
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Alessar
September 12, 2016 at 7:05 AM
Well that's good to know because my only experience with her work was High Society and I wanted her and Sung Joon off the screen as soon as possible so I could enjoy the B-couple's storyline.
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newbie
September 12, 2016 at 11:54 AM
You should really check out Marriage Contract. She was fantastic in it. And the show is among the very best of this year. A win-win situation for you.
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Karim
September 12, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Totaly agree with you high society was a mess because of writer and director. All what uee need is good script and director which is the case if her others drama. And you will see her shining can t wait to see her new drama .love her
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PastryPrincess
September 12, 2016 at 8:00 AM
i thought i was the only one. i am not fond of her either.
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Karol
September 12, 2016 at 10:09 AM
I think you hate uee and not her acting. Because in marriage contract she did a great job even she win the respect of her hater for her good acting
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Karina
September 12, 2016 at 11:45 AM
"I think you hate uee and not her acting." LOL You're wrong. Hate? Come on! You know what are tastes?
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mccooks
September 12, 2016 at 6:26 PM
Ok, I've been dying to say this for ages. When she was in You're Beautiful, I noticed that she has really long arms. Like E.T. arms. I can't not see them anymore.
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7 Bùi Quốc Khánh
September 12, 2016 at 4:53 AM
How long of this drama? Please don't make another 50 eps-drama.
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8 Sera The Ms Temper
September 12, 2016 at 5:24 AM
Uee impressed me in Marriage Contract. But not really sure if I'm looking forward to her new drama this year..But look who her partner first.
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Houda
September 12, 2016 at 10:11 AM
Me too i hope they choise a giod actir for her. Because if her co star is a great actor he can make her shine like in ojakgyo brother and marriage contract.just she need a good partner
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9 Ikram
September 12, 2016 at 5:54 AM
Love all her dramas and love her variety in roles. Can t wait for it .my fear is about the actor hope they will cast a good one
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Sonson
September 12, 2016 at 10:17 AM
I m with you .uee is the best idol turned actress always wait for her new project
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Kamal
September 12, 2016 at 11:49 AM
100 % agree with you
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Tantz
September 13, 2016 at 3:08 AM
Me too .for me uee is the best idol turned actress
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10 chi
September 12, 2016 at 6:57 AM
She was good in Marriage Contract and Hogu's Love, so I will at least check this out even though the plot doesn't interest me much.
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Sloppy
September 12, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Me too i love her acting and she never disappoint me .hope they choose a good partner for her
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11 korfan
September 12, 2016 at 7:01 AM
Sometimes projects are hit and miss but she did quite well in Marriage Contract. ..... Hopefully this will work out for her also.
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12 kimchikay
September 12, 2016 at 9:01 AM
I've watched her in a bunch of things but I think Marriage Contract has by far been her best performance. I still remember those chilling crying scenes of despair....man, she's come so far! She's one idol-turned-actress that I look forward to more works, so I'll be tuning into this one!
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13 camomile
September 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Awesome! So soon for UEE back to dramaland.
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Sonson
September 12, 2016 at 10:18 AM
I am happy too
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14 TJ
September 12, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Pass. I don't care for her as an actress.
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Samar
September 12, 2016 at 10:16 AM
And we don't care for your opinion.uee has a lot of people who love her as actress and not as singer .so she doesn t need your support
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15 dfwkimchi
September 12, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Sounds like Golden Rainbow which was the first time i saw UEE!!
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Ilhel
September 12, 2016 at 10:19 AM
I think it is different because i think she will be a little evil from the summary
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Kamal
September 12, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Me too i think the sale way. I think she will be a little evil in this drama
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16 Eman Resu
September 12, 2016 at 10:47 AM
I've only ever seen Uee in Marriage Contract. However, I really like her. There's just something about her that is quietly captivating. I don't know what she is like in other roles, but in MC, although she was reserved and non-showy, your eyes can't help but focus on her whenever she's on screen. I will look forward to seeing her in whatever project she tackles next.
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Houda
September 12, 2016 at 11:54 AM
I start following uee acting carrier since her first drama as a second lead and she play an evil caracter in you are beautiful believe me i lover her more than the lead actress park shin hye. She play her role perfectly and i become a fan of her since that drama and i watch all her drama after that and she didn't dosappoint me
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Wag-a-muffin
September 12, 2016 at 1:06 PM
I started liking her in Ho goo's love. I thought she did an excellent job in that one.
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john
September 12, 2016 at 2:31 PM
Wag_a_Muffin~
I enjoyed her in Hogu's Love too. Marriage Contract has been one of the better dramas this year imho. Her and LSJ chemistry was believable and a delight .
I like how she's taken roles of single moms , are her contemporaries taking similar roles ?
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José
September 13, 2016 at 3:07 AM
You are right love how she takes risky roles like her role in marriage contract many actresses refuse it but uee accept it and did a great job
Flightey Gazelles
September 13, 2016 at 3:36 PM
She was completely believable in Marraige Contract as a single mother, acting was muted and understated, none of those shouty histrionics.
Plus that child actress was a gem!!
17 don'tknow
September 12, 2016 at 9:09 PM
I loved her in Ojakgyo Family, but couldn't finish any of her newer dramas.
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18 Pascal
September 13, 2016 at 3:05 AM
Uee will have a new drama wow happy i am her fan since her role in you are beautiful
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