Suzy confirms supernatural romance While You Were Sleeping
by girlfriday
It’s official: Suzy (Uncontrollably Fond) has signed on to star opposite Lee Jong-seok (W–Two Worlds) in the new drama While You Were Sleeping, from hit writer Park Hye-ryun of Pinocchio, I Hear Your Voice, and Dream High. The supernatural romance has also found a home at SBS, and PD Oh Choong-hwan of SBS’s medical romance Doctors will take the helm. This will be Lee Jong-seok’s third series with writer Park, and Suzy’s second after 2011’s Dream High, in which she made her acting debut.
While You Were Sleeping will be a legal supernatural drama, much like I Hear Your Voice—that series was about a public defender and a boy who could read minds, while this one is about a prosecutor and a girl who sees the future. Suzy has been cast as a young woman who has dreams about bad things that are about to happen to other people, and Lee Jong-seok will play the prosecutor who fights to stop those tragedies from coming true.
I expect the PD of Doctors to be a good fit for the contemporary romance; that show had the pitfall of seeming visually pretty but empty of substance at times, but with this writer I don’t have that worry at all, since she always delivers great characters and a compelling story. I’m really not enthused about Suzy’s casting, but I’ve always found something to like about the heroines in this writer’s dramas, so I’m going to keep an open mind and hope for the best. Maybe the drama will reward my optimism by keeping it light and funny and melo-free, with some chemistry on top.
While You Were Sleeping is being planned for a 2017 broadcast on SBS.
Via Osen
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51 Makoto
November 28, 2016 at 3:45 AM
I trust Park Hyeryun (her heroines are exceptionally daebak) and Lee Jongsuk. And Suzy is pretty, I only watch her in Dream High , Big and Architecture 101, didn't finish Gu Family Book and didn't watch UF so it's been a while.
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52 Super Foxy
November 28, 2016 at 3:52 AM
If writernim want an idol actress? Why not choose Jung Eun Ji instead? She is one of the idol actress with natural presence and persona, I mean just look at her past works; notably Reply 1997. Are you turning a blind eye on this writernim? Or Nam Ji Hyun, well she is indeed just finished with SKL recently, but girl she knows how to act. She received such a positive reviews and response for her acting in SKL; so why in the name of KDramaland would you choose Suzy instead of these 2 lovely yet talented actress writernim???
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
November 28, 2016 at 4:01 AM
Jung Eun Ji? Her acting is so bad in 'Sassy Go Go'.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 4:54 AM
??? Jung Eunji was great in Sassy Go Go, it takes real talent to play a good-girl rebel type like Kang Yeon Doo and do it in a way that's charming and not annoying.
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Super Foxy
November 28, 2016 at 6:34 AM
Sassy Go Go? Well the ratings might be a flopped but Jung Eun Ji acting in it is no joke. Even Suzy cannot be compared to her. If you watch Reply 1997, then you know exactly what I am talking about. Peace.
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MoonieMoon
November 29, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Yeah, I agree. Were we watching the same drama?? Jung Eun Ji can definitely act. She's probably one of the better idol actresses out there. Can't even be in the same sentence with Suzy in terms of acting. Let's not be blind to bad acting simply because you're a Suzy fan now.
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Super Foxy
November 30, 2016 at 8:20 PM
Yes, even in the drama Trot Lovers she acted way better than the male lead, proving herself as one of the promising young idol actress in SK. Suzy is way below her level, and I have watched UF; there is nothing to be proud of about Suzy acting except that she is beautiful. Plainly beautiful.
alasecond
November 28, 2016 at 6:53 AM
No no no.. not eun ji..
In minority, but saw her in autumn the wind blows.. her voice my ears can't handle.. and she was the same in reply 97..
Or maybe i have seen her only in screeching characters..
maybe would be nice to see in a mature, sophisticated, no screaming queen kind of a role
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nchoe
November 28, 2016 at 11:44 PM
Hemmm... I love eun Ji to the moon and back in Reply 1997 and Sassy go go but I think her acting ability is kinda still limited to certain type of character.
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Ceeehxo
November 29, 2016 at 3:16 PM
Agreed, I was also thinking of Jung Eunji as idol turned actress. She is so much more talented. Loved her performance in Sassy Go Go and Trot Lovers! Haven't watched Reply 1997 yet but heard it was great. She was badass in That Winter the Wind Blows too!!
Why Suzy why?!?!
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Ceeehxo
November 29, 2016 at 3:17 PM
^ @Super Foxy
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Super Foxy
November 30, 2016 at 8:23 PM
@Ceeehxo agreed that we are on the same boat!
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53 ryuu29
November 28, 2016 at 3:57 AM
#saveoppa #leejongsukprotectionsquad
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54 Bùi Quốc Khánh
November 28, 2016 at 4:00 AM
LOL. They should pair up L with Suzy as lead couple and then we will see how flop they can go.
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Cate
November 28, 2016 at 4:54 AM
I was thinking the same hahah
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rara
November 28, 2016 at 4:06 PM
yeah and their fandoms would be gaga over them. theyre happy, we're happy too. nice ending.
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mimoz
November 29, 2016 at 12:16 PM
lmao ! +1
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55 wackycashew
November 28, 2016 at 4:12 AM
Can't say that I'm super excited about Suzy, but I definitely am for LJS and writer Park. Don't mind the PD as long as we have good content, which I have no doubt we will since I've really enjoyed this writer's projects. Loved Dream High though I cared more for KSH than Suzy there. Made it through Uncontrollably Fond for KWB's sake despite the sucky story and had to take a break in between. So, I should be able to watch this whole show for LJS and the story itself.
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56 john
November 28, 2016 at 4:14 AM
Is there a shortage of professional competant actresses in SK ?
Pass on this .
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57 Gladys
November 28, 2016 at 4:18 AM
I actually don't mind Suzy or LJS it's just that I feel like we're always seeing the same faces when there 's so many other talented actors and actresses out there. It's like those in charge of castings have a list with ten names and they just make different pairs of leads for any new drama. Frustrating...
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58 mysteriousrhain
November 28, 2016 at 4:31 AM
Hey! You should stop the hate over Suzy's acting. If you found her acting in uncontrollably fond that bad then you'd better analyze the character portrayed first. Her character in UF is someone who looks fierce and strong in the outside but has a good/weak heart in the inside. You should give her a chance in portraying other roles. I love her Dream High character. She won't be the famous Suzy that we know today if she did not shine in that drama. Moreover, the writer for her new drama knows her well so there will always be hope for those who criticize her. Give her a chance people.
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
November 28, 2016 at 4:49 AM
We too tired to give her so many chances. Her acting also so terrible in 'Big'.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 4:59 AM
Yeah how many 'chances' is she supposed to get?
People said 'give her a chance' before Gu Family Book - she was horrible
People said 'give her a chance' before Sound of a Flower- she was horrible
People said 'give her a chance' before UF - she's still horrible!
Now they started with 'give her a chance' again and she didn't do anything to show that she earned that chance. We are all tired now.
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skelly
November 29, 2016 at 5:05 PM
Totally with you, pigsnout. How many chances has she had, when so many are lucky enough to get one? Sheesh.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 4:52 AM
"Give her a chance people"
How many dramas does she have to be given a "chance" to ruin before you stop saying this?
I watched UF and her acting is plain bad, there's no excuse of its a complex character we don't understand or whatever. She can be tough on the outside and nice on the inside all you want but that was not what came across in her acting, with her horrible vocal tone and her half open pouting mouth every time she's supposed to be feeling some emotion.
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:31 PM
She wouldn't be 'famous Suzy' if it wasn't for the aggressive media push by her agency. As we've seen time and again, she's a sad excuse of an 'actress', no matter who is trying to cover for her lack of skills - enough with the 'give her a chance' already, she's blown enough chances.
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thelady
November 30, 2016 at 6:37 AM
she needs to take a year or two off from acting and take some acting classes, then she might deserve another chance
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59 Darl
November 28, 2016 at 4:37 AM
Her drama just finished airing... that was quickly turn over
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60 kaybee
November 28, 2016 at 4:59 AM
Tbh I actually liked her in GFB and didn't mind her in DH either. However, I most definitely agree that she's not really qualified to be an actress and my heart aches for what this drama could've been but now probably never will be.
She kind of reminds me of Jinwoon. Pretty, charismatic and cute to look at, always managing to put a smile on my face, but pretty bad in the acting department. Both can do smaller parts just fine and be a fun comedic break in a show, but neither are skilled enough to be a lead.
At least LJS is the Chemistry King, so hopefully we'll have at least that much?
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61 liz17
November 28, 2016 at 5:04 AM
YES! *Drinks DB's commenters bitter tears*
hahahaha
The hate Suzy gains compared to other just as bad actresses is really interesting.
When bad leading male gets casted the crying here doesn't happen, they all get happy and droll ~Hot oppa!!! At least he is eye candy~
Lmao, people here give L a chance, but not Suzy!
''WHY! SHE MUST HAVE SPONSORS! LJS doesn't deserve it! Tired of seeing Suzy everywhere''
I'm also tired of seeing LJS fake nose and overated acting everywhere, doing always the same character zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Suzy bring in the sponsorship, you guys should accept she is popular at Korea, she does bring in vierwers and money to producion. You can cry harder and she will be making dramas and money.
Also, tired about '' give real actors real chances!!!!'' then LJS should also not getting lead roles, because he is nothing to rave about, his acting is decent, and his model looks gave in a pass by female viewers here, but real actors whi studied and need a chance don`t get it.
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siesta
November 28, 2016 at 5:17 AM
not gonna argue with you about LJS' acting or appearance because those stuff are really subjective but 'real actors who studied'? are you implying he's not a 'real' actor? what makes you think that? and afaik he's working on a master's degree in movie production and still does take acting classes both on campus and on his own. so implying he's not a real actor and never studied acting is pretty off the mark
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 5:39 AM
When bad leading male gets casted the crying here doesn’t happen, they all get happy and droll ~Hot oppa!!! At least he is eye candy~
Lmao, people here give L a chance, but not Suzy!
Your persecution complex about Suzy's acting is not only dumb, it's completely false.
Go to the casting posts of Taecyeon or L when they get offered lead roles and EVERYONE is tearing them apart. L got offered only a second lead role and no one wants to tolerate him in even that. But of course this is the age of Trump, facts are unimportant and you can go around spouting lies as long as you get to say what you like.
You can keep whining about how everyone here "hates" Suzy but all we hate is shitty acting , gender no bar. It's sad that even in defending her all you can say is she brings sponsors and money, even you fans can't defend that acting.
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alasecond
November 28, 2016 at 7:00 AM
who is L?
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nami2
November 28, 2016 at 12:49 PM
L's real name is Kim Myung Soo and he is a member of idol group INFINITE. He was the lead in Shut Up Flower Boy Band. He also has supporting roles in Master's Sun and Cunning Single Lady for example.
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alua
November 29, 2016 at 9:59 AM
L wasn't the lead in Shut Up Flower Boy Band, that was Sung Joon. L was one of the other members of the band.
nami2
December 6, 2016 at 2:01 PM
Oops my bad...I didn't watch the drama in its entirety, I dropped it quite early, it was boring imo. Sung Joon was the lead, okay...thanks for correcting me.
Eman Resu
November 29, 2016 at 8:31 AM
A little criticism.
You imply the person you disagree with is dumb. Then proceed to mock them further, alleging that in the "age of Trump" such wanting behavior is apparently expected. You cap it off with a further assertion that they're not simply wrong, but that they must be knowingly and maliciously lying.
In summary, delivery is as important as being right in what you say.
Sounding like a bit of an opinionated jerk when rebutting someone seems a strategy that is ultimately less effective than one perhaps coated in a little sugar. Yea you'll get a few cheers from the true believers, but will you really convince anyone?
I'm inclined to agree with some of your position, but I felt the fury and personal attacks towards the OP unwarranted.
Granted the OP wasn't exactly waving an olive branch. But there's no reason to roll around in the mud with them.
Just my two cents.
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pigsnout
November 29, 2016 at 8:48 PM
@Emanresu thank you for your civil reply.
The things OC said in their comment was like a carbon copy of Suzy fans attitudes on every kpop or kdrama site I have ever seen - they bash other actresses, bash other actors, then claim Suzy is only judged harshly for her acting because she female and as a bonus, that no one complains about guy's crappy acting.
There's a phenomenon I read about in the American election, where if a lie was repeated enough times and loudly and no one fights it, people would just believe that and the truth would not matter. It's the kind of strategy Trump used. I heard they call it "post-truth".
Obviously the two things are different in seriousness but I would have kept quiet if @Luz17 had not chosen to attack db commenters personally and then claim that we went 'give him a chance' to L.....that was a specific claim and if you see the post at all (which I assume @luz17 did since she taking about it) you will know it's false.
I don't think this commenter was someone who was bothered about facts or would listen if we commented nicely. I just thought I should state clearly that what they claimed was absolutely false and you can see its false. If no one responded then anyone who saw that comment might think they were speaking based on fact when what they said was the opposite of fact (and this is not opinion like so and So's acting is good or not, they talking about us in particular posts)
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thelady
November 30, 2016 at 6:48 AM
L, Taecyeon, and Baekyeon all get negative comments on their acting. They just want to change the subject so we stop talking about how bad Suzy is.
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knom
November 28, 2016 at 5:40 AM
What's up with ppl saying LJS is a bad actor like Suzy?? He's not my favorite actor but at least he's 100x better than Suzy at acting.
and ppl on here do complain about crappy actors like that guy in "The Man Living in Our House". Saw tons of negative comments about his acting too.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 5:49 AM
Basically they want to complain that all comments about oppas' acting are positive and what we say about unnier's horrible acting is unfair because we never criticised the men
Except like you and I said, we criticise crappy male actors freaking ALL THE TIME. Does anyone even remember what we used to say about Ahn Jae Hyun and Nam Joo Hyuk before Cinderella/Moon Lovers?
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missjb
November 28, 2016 at 2:24 PM
well, as if Lee Jong Suk is kind of thespian or something. He is also bad, especially in W - two worlds. Gosh, He has shown coutnless struggle to act in more difficult task in that drama and wonder how can anyone also don't realize he is a limit actor is beyond me...
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 6:45 PM
uh, I think we know exactly how seriously to take the opinion of someone who thinks IU outperformed Kang Haneul in Scarlet Heart.
We get the message, everyone, even an actor capable of pulling off a half-hour emotional monologue, is inferior to some wooden idol actress whose main achievement in life is being a commercial model.
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Sammi
November 28, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Ha, ruthless comment is ruthless.
I do think Suzy aspires to be more than just a CM model, as much as I think she shouldn't have a career in acting. It's commendable that she tries despite all of our criticism, even though she ends up tainting the dramas we would've enjoyed. However outrageous the comparison her fans come up with, I don't think we should assume Suzy sets out to put a damper in our kdrama enjoyment. I do put the blame on the people who keep offering her these things because of sell power.
pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:39 PM
@Sammi - I think she probably wants to be more than a model, but more because being an 'actress' leads to better endorsement offers than because she actually wants to act.
I don't think she sets out to ruin projects but I do think she doesn't particularly have any care about whether she can actually perform - she just takes the big-name offers and she (and her fans) seem to expect that the writer/production teams will solve the issue of her bad acting.
I mean, sure, it's the fault of these productions for lowering their standards to someone like her. But she's no rookie, she's a huge name in Korea and has control over the direction of her career - she's not off the hook for choosing to do dramas when she struggles with even the basics of acting and doesn't seem to put in any work on her own (acting coaches etc) to get better.
pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:41 PM
Basically, I don't think she takes acting seriously at all beyond lip service to how she knows she's bad and 'will work hard' (where's the evidence of it, cause it certainly doesn't show in her performances).
I don't think she even sees dramas as anything more than an opportunity to score more commercials.
thelady
November 30, 2016 at 6:52 AM
LJS's half hour monologue/argument was amazing acting and showed he could hold his own with a veteran actor.
Sammi
November 30, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Ah, I'm well aware that she may not want to continue to improve her acting as much as she just wants to stay in the industry. I suppose I'm just indifferent to it now.
If someone offers me a bunch of money for a project that will get me a lot of exposure and thereby extending my career, and the people who want me on the project believes in me (be it ability or just plain appeal), then why would I turn it down?
I agree that she should be more self-aware in her limited ability and not take more than she can handle... but the deals she get are ridiculously good. The pros far outweigh the cons, and she'd be a fool to not take them while she's still young and popular. I think you're expecting her to have some sort of moral standard that most of us wouldn't be able to achieve, quite frankly. It's just logical and practical for her to continue to accept these deals as long as they keep on offering to her. And who's to say she isn't trying harder, but acting just isn't her thing. Some people just don't have the talent to improve despite what they do.
Finally, I'll less likely watch this drama now that she's on board, but there are plenty of other dramas that are more interesting on the horizon. Her being in this one thing doesn't ruin everything in Kdrama for me. I think people just need to stop focusing on her flaws and look at the bigger picture.
I dunno, maybe it's just my personal outlook. Nothing is going to change unless someone decides to organize a massive protest against casting her. Dragging her hasn't change her decisions so far, it just makes her fans more upset and angry.
Gilgit
November 29, 2016 at 5:26 AM
Uhmm why do I always see you leaving comments that defend crappy idol actresses in the expense of actual real actors/actresses? I saw you commenting in UF thread that Suzy’s acting skills may have gotten exposed because of the genre and then you proceeded to pull out of your ass that PSH would be equally exposed in melodramas. You just forgot that PSH debuted in melodrama and was highly praised for her melo-acting. LMFAO try harder next time
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pigsnout
November 29, 2016 at 9:07 PM
lol this comment is hilarious, typical crappy acting idol fan comment.
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queenjihyun
November 28, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Are you 12? I guess 17 then. Okay so.. if Suzy had actually shown growth in acting, or any potential, or if she had the capacity to show viewers nuanced performance then I’d say that DB commenters are unreasonably criticizing Suzy. However she doesn’t seem to even like acting that much and she is still getting LEAD roles and acting alongside more talented people, some of them even relegated to play second/third leads, then it’s totally understandable why people are frustrated. I mean she was the lead in A sound of flower and even veteran sunbae actor RSR was in the back and that movie tanked so hard despite MONTHS of media play on Naver, the same exact thing happened with UF; MONTHS of teaser release and media play on Naver and it tanked. Her bubble is bursting so hard and everyone can see that she has just lucked out but she still got a lead role without taking any acting lessons and forget even majoring in film and theatre.
I oppose misogynistic comments, but c’mon this is 2016 and her acting is so-so/ bad and she is STILL doing lead roles and people are right to vent out their frustration...
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:45 PM
And not a single lie was detected here.
As you pointed out, our frustration isn't just on behalf of the male leads who have to do double the work to cover for her incompetence, the people who truly lose out are talented young actresses - i.e. other WOMEN.
Using feminist arguments to defend female mediocrity/incompetence is pure bs, I don't have any truck with it.
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monz
November 28, 2016 at 7:47 AM
my friend and I laughing out loud because of your fake nose comment (sorry to LJS fans).
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aimi
November 28, 2016 at 8:08 AM
nothing to LOL about that unless you and liz17 are the same person.
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bbstl
November 28, 2016 at 12:24 PM
I totally get that there are people who find LJS gorgeous and people who find his looks the opposite of that but in the interest of facts, there are photos of him from childhood showing that he has always had the same features and the same nose. Hard to believe in the land of plastic surgery, but true.
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Liz17
November 28, 2016 at 2:19 PM
Hm sorry but he did get his nose done, he has a Picture with his friend kanghee Where it shows his old nose, that was much better than his new one.
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:46 PM
His 'fake' nose >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> her 'natural' wooden acting.
pogo
November 28, 2016 at 6:49 PM
This is like the textbook response from fans of crappy idol actresses every time they get bitched out for said crappy acting.
And as others have pointed out, we tear EVERYONE a new one when they turn out shitty actors and still get cast in stuff anyway. You don't like it, stick to your little kpop fansites.
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Sojuboy
November 29, 2016 at 6:42 PM
+1 million
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thelady
November 30, 2016 at 6:44 AM
Suzy's fans are so obvious, they can't defend her acting or say she has shown any improvement so they resort to personal attacks saying people are bitter, salty or haters and attack her costars even when her costars are obviously more talented then her. Suzy isn't receiving overly negative comments. People react just as badly to other untalented actresses like Jin Seyeon or idol actors like L. Even knetizens agree, there is a reason the only positive comments about her dramas involve her looks. She is very pretty but she should stick to CFs and singing.
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thelady
November 30, 2016 at 6:46 AM
also you contradict yourself, you claim we only give LJS's acting a pass cause he is good looking, but also say he is not good looking.
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62 Toast
November 28, 2016 at 5:10 AM
People here are so mean.
I am sure you have your favourite actresses in mind you wished could have been given the role but you don't have to put someone down so badly to do that.
She isn't as terrible but you are hoping or making it out to be. Have you really watched UF or did you just watch snippets of it? You know it yourself.
No one is asking you to give her a chance. If you find her acting bad then okay. All you need is to stop watching it. That's it. What's the point of incessantly lamenting how bad she was? No need to keep making such negative comments. What kind of satisfaction do you get from putting someone down?
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." This includes many of you who are making negative comments.
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gem28
November 28, 2016 at 5:22 AM
Dramabeans is one of the few places where people are most optimistic about giving people chance. Thing is Suzy has had way too many chances and she has let people down in all of those chances. Now, most are tired and would like somebody who has the acting prowess and doesn't just ride on her popularity of being an idol for once. Its not like SK doesn't have competent actresses but we get the same shitty actresses over and over again.
Also, what hard battle, you mean all the lobbying her management does off screen to get her opportunities after opportunities over and over again that she seems to royally screw up. After UF, I had hoped she'd take a break and focus on honing her craft but no, she's been cast again. I was really looking forward to this but now I think I'll pass. My limit to tolerating crap from horrible actresses has been crossed this year.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 5:43 AM
I rather save my sympathy for actresses who can't get such opportunities even when they're talented and naturally beautiful.
They're fighting the real hard battles, not some mouth-breather who gets all these chances even when she shows time and again that she can't act.
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dollstar
November 28, 2016 at 6:12 AM
I have to agree with this. Idols who can't act yet get countless opportunities for lead roles and even a pass for even the tiniest, minute, incremental "improvement" they show have so many defenders willing to cut them some slack, but what can we say about those poor actresses who can actually act, but never get any roles besides obscure indie movies and heroine's best friend. People don't even know they're out there struggling. I've certainly seen actresses pull off stereotypical best friend roles better than Suzy was able for all of her lead roles combined. I honestly feel more sympathy for them than for a talentless idol who gets everything handed to her and doesn't even enjoy acting.
I am sorry her agency seems to be pushing her into this, but not sorry enough to defend her bad acting. She can either take some serious acting classes or step back from this industry. I would feel terrible ruining other people's hard work with my non-existent skills and robbing people who are actually good at this of their chances. Of course, it is not entirely her fault, casting directors are at fault too, as well as those who are content to just stare at her pretty face and pay no mind to any standards of quality cause "unni is so pretty" is the only thought they can form in regards to her.
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visesten
November 28, 2016 at 5:50 AM
Why are people mean when they are only stating their opinion? It's not about putting someone down, but she could use some reality check and either take more acting classes to try and hone her skills or give up on it. Not everyone is cut for acting, just like how singing and dancing isn't for anyone (which Suzy seems to be good at). Unfortunately some actresses never improve no matter what while some rise to the occasion. But with five productions behind her, Suzy seems to belong to the first category so it's no wonder that people are lamenting when she keeps getting cast in really promising dramas, e.g. this one. It's fine if she were cast in boring dramas, then it's easy to choose not to watch, but like in this case when ppl are actually looking forward to the drama in question? Of course this will cause people to complain, and some are even deciding to skip the drama entirely which hurts the production before it even begins... Then there are some of us who will try to wheather it nevertheless, but that doesn't mean we have to be happy about a casting that might ruin the whole drama. Good dramas are hard to come by already.
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pigsnout
November 28, 2016 at 5:51 AM
Also I watched UF full and it's still my honest opinion that Suzy was not fit for that role and does not deserve to act in lead roles.
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Aaliya
November 28, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Instead of asking us, why don't you post on her SNS to "improve her acting" ?! If she really takes those comments and improves her acting then we don't have to waste our time posting something about her acting too.Sorry if I sound rude, but it's my honest opinion.
Why should we all "give her chance after chance" when SHE HERSELF doesn't seems to be motivated to work on her acting?!
Is it our fault that she can't act?
Because of her media play , many good actresses are missing out chances while she just gives her horrible performance in every role still can get away with it and grab good roles.
Sorry But the fault is definitely on us..it is with her and her "Greedy" company .
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endo
November 28, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Gosh, you need to chill. Is somebody forcing you to watch? This "her greedy company", Do you have basis for it? I think it's about time to accept that INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE's OPINION doesn't matter. We are not part of Korean Netizens. Unless you can find a way to rant with all the PD's can read your rants. The only people to blame here are the ones casting her. Lol.
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Aaliya
November 28, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Do you really think "her greedy company" doesn't have any part to play? Do u have basis for it?
And come on, her company is promoting her like crazy, why wouldn't they have an hand in this?
"No one is forcing me" , I myself is quitting from seeing a good potential story due to "someone"..
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 6:52 PM
.....except that Korean netizens think her acting is crappy too, and say so. It's not just us - they said it first.
And I find it very hard to believe that she has no choice in choosing to take acting projects, so she definitely bears some responsibility for her own crappy acting and poor performance.
She's not some rookie idol anymore, she gets offered these roles and chooses to take them despite having seen the level of her own skills multiple times before. I don't see why anyone is obliged to spare her little bitty feelings over her incompetence at a job she is PAID to do.
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Ceeehxo
November 29, 2016 at 3:39 PM
Or maybe she took on this role cos she likes Lee Jong Seok hahahaha
thelady
November 30, 2016 at 7:13 AM
I agree, Suzy is one of the highest paid idols in the industry and the highest paid at JYP. There is no way she has no say in what she gets cast in.
thelady
November 30, 2016 at 7:02 AM
the whole point of Dramabeans is for people to be able to read about dramas and post comments!? This isn't limited to comments you agree with.
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63 fab
November 28, 2016 at 5:22 AM
This is just too painful. I thought I'd already erased this show from memory and moved on but only now she is confirming?? So there was a chance of... SMH
Can I please request an article dedicated to 7 FIRST KISSES' teaser to ease the pain? It works wonders, I promise!
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Sera The Ms Temper
November 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM
yes 7 first kisses! I saw the trailer yesterday and it seems cute.
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64 visesten
November 28, 2016 at 5:25 AM
Well with this writer at the helmet and Lee Jong Seuk as the male lead, I'm definitely watching no matter what. I was rather neutral to Suzy before but after she ruined Uncontrollable Fond for me I'm less than happy about this casting news. Hopefully she doesn't do the same for this drama... but seriously, what's with the trend of casting weak idol actresses opposite talented actors who acts circles around them? It's so disorienting plus there is almost always no chemistry that way, thus making us viewers mourn for what could have been...
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65 Madhu
November 28, 2016 at 5:41 AM
Noooo.....will this be the end of Lee Kong suk's successful career.....I have no clue why Suzy gets casted for dramas. I hope she remains an idol....coz she's perfect for that. Please leave the acting part to someone like park shin hye or han hyo joo who had explosive chemistry with Lee jong suk's???????
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Gilgit
November 28, 2016 at 7:34 AM
I so agree with you... from Lee Bo Young to Kang So Ra (i refuse to acknowledge Jin Se Yeon) to Park Shin Hye to Han Hyo Joo and now Suzy.., and somehow I’m not even expecting any explosive chemistry between Suzy and LJS
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:52 PM
If their chicken ad is anything to go by, it's going to be rough going on the chemistry front. Heck even with Han Hyo-joo it was patchy, I liked them in the romcommy parts of W but it faltered a little in the emotional parts.
(in contrast, his 2013 jambangee campaigns with Park Shin-hye...... holy WHOA, she practically smoked a hole in the wall with him)
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dramafan
November 28, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Yes, he was good and cute with Lee Bo Young, and with PSH, he really wanted her for himself. They had amazing chemistry. In W2, with HHJ, he was all acting but no real chemistry.
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Gilgit
November 29, 2016 at 1:05 AM
IKR! I liked chemistry best in Pinocchio, because it felt so real, I could feel their emotions and every single action between them, even when they didn’t speak, were nuanced. Then imo IHYV was equally heart wrenching. W was great in romcommy parts but towards the end of the drama, it was rather exhausting on HHJs part, I guess she is a better fit for silver screen?
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66 star
November 28, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Noo .... Seriously I was so happy when I heard we will get to see the collab between Lee Jong Suk and writer Park Hye Run again. But I doubt I will watch this because of Suzy. I even can't finish UF although I like KWB so much. This girl seriously can't act and need more acting lesson. Whenever she’s on melo-mode or serious-mode, her face becomes blank! Seriously, she’s painful to watch in UF. Her voice tone is also awkward ... Sorry Suzy .. You looks so pretty and I like you as singer, but acting is not for you.
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67 WishfulToki
November 28, 2016 at 6:38 AM
Someone above suggested Suzy should play LJS's mother. HA. It would be possible in twist of 'The woman who lives in our house' (that would actually be an interesting drama now that I think of it)
I'm going to pin my hopes on a strong supporting cast and inspired directing. In SUFBB I thought the actress did ok but her role was kind of secondary to the boy band. I wish that would happen here, but it's unlikely. In fact, the story is that LS and Suzy will be working TOGETHER to prevent tragedies... I won't say we're doomed. Not yet.
I just finished marathoning Sassy Go Go and am again impressed by Eunji (whom I previously saw in Reply 1997). Some idols can make that transition into acting. It's just that Suzy has not shown signs of being able to do so.
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gina
November 28, 2016 at 9:27 AM
lee jong suk was actually a model to begin with and has proved to be such a great actor! lee sung kyung too! i guess some people are just born with the acting chops lol
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pogo
November 28, 2016 at 10:54 PM
I wish Jo Bo-ah and Jung Eun-ji were in more things as leads. They'd kill a role like this, or the opportunity to work with Park Hye-ryun in general.
I hope dramaland has at least three really good new actress castings in its near future, to make up for this travesty.
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68 pj
November 28, 2016 at 6:43 AM
i cant belive it!! with that sucking acting skills (if you could call it skill!!!) she got another leading role!!
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69 alasecond
November 28, 2016 at 6:50 AM
I have a question though..
I do think suzy is nice to look at.. but is she really the most beautiful??? All i have been hearing since last year is how she and kim tae hee are the undisputed beauties..
When i find them to have average nice looks..
I mean look at thai actresses.. they are beautiful, charlize theron is beautiful, Aishwarya Rai is beautiful, .. song hye kyo (only face) is undisputed beauty.. I am sure the Korean modeling world must have breathtaking beauties..
Isn't suzy more of cute nice girl category? as IU would be probably
Or is she just one of the pretty faces ( that I would understand.. and agree).. and i have been listening to the wrong sample
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Gilgit
November 28, 2016 at 7:30 AM
If korea thinks that Kim Tae Hee and Suzy are their representative beauties then errr.. I really don’t know what to say.. except that these two don’t hold candle to the beauties like Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Aishwarya Rai, Rekha, Sushmita Sen, etc (India); Fan Bing Bing, Liu Shi Shi, Liu Yifei, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li (China). SEA is full of more stunning beauties too.
And South-Korea does have real beauties like Lee Young Ae, Jun Ji Hyun, Song Hye Kyo, but instead they seem to choose Kim Tae Hee (and Suzy) as their top beauties (they are pretty, but really, they are average compared to aforementioned female beauties)... but I guess it’s my opinion only...
But looks/beauty shouldn’t matter in casting situation but talent, unless they’re casting for a role of miss korea or something and even then they should be able to deliver good acting...
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nami2
November 28, 2016 at 8:40 AM
A matter of tastes, I guess...Korean beauty standard is vastly different from ours (western) They are more into the cuter, skinny and V-shaped/small faces types such as Yoona (though Sooyoung is prettier than her imo), Audrey Hepburn (for the classic beauties), Miranda Kerr or Olivia Hussey (Romeo & Juliet) Beauty is subjective anyway and vary from one country to another. Lastly I agree with Gilgit on that beauty shouldn't matter in casting situation. Talent should come first. Beauty is only a plus imo.
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liki
November 28, 2016 at 9:54 AM
She is never regarded in same way as Kim Tae Hee, they are not considered the same level in Korea. KTH,Jun Ji Hyun,Song Hye Kyo,Han Ga In, Lee Young Ae, Shin Min Ah are considered Top Beauties.
Suzy is in same league with younger stars like Yoona,Park Shin Hye,Go Ara,Moon Chae Won, Kang Sora etc.
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Sera The Ms Temper
November 28, 2016 at 6:35 PM
"All i have been hearing since last year is how she and kim tae hee are the undisputed beauties.."
No, it was not from last year. For Kim Tae Hee, it has been ages ago from her debut days. Comparing these two probably is wrong imo.
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Sera The Ms Temper
November 28, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Beauty is in the eyes of beholder. Let us believe that and don't criticise Koreans' standard of beauty. If we are talking the standard of beauty, it will be non-stop because not everyone has the same eyes. It is about taste and preference.
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alasecond
November 29, 2016 at 1:46 AM
Not criticizing..but confirming if they truly are the epitome of beauty as considered by the nation.. or some other celeb
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70 Carla
November 28, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Suzy is pretty, she is dating my favorite actor, but she should really start taking smaller roles before jumping on doing leads, she wasn't terrible in UF but she still lacks presence, and I am afraid now pairing her with LJS, he is going to make her lack of serious acting talent more obvious, they might match visually, but acting wise, he is way above her.....
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nchoe
November 28, 2016 at 11:57 PM
Even though I like LJS since he's cute and nice to look at, I must say he's not that good as an actor, IMHO.
However, I do agree that acting-wise he's still better than Suzy.
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71 leila
November 28, 2016 at 7:56 AM
lol omg so much hate for suzy!
but umm i hve faith because lee jong suk always seems to pick really good dramas.......
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Nina Chikovani
November 28, 2016 at 1:06 PM
What a pity that he doesn't choose his co-stars.
I believe he/anyone would do a better job casting a female lead in this one
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72 ginger05
November 28, 2016 at 7:58 AM
Sigh.... why oh why
Maybe this writer wanna prove to people that she is a great writer that can turn a horrible actress to a great actress?
It is never about the actress.... but the writer and the actor.
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hye15
November 28, 2016 at 12:56 PM
I truly truly hope so
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73 moonglow
November 28, 2016 at 8:05 AM
WHAT?!!!! Why God WHYYYYY?? ㅠㅠ.ㅠㅠ
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74 endo
November 28, 2016 at 8:32 AM
I know, Suzy's acting is bad but i'm not gonna go ballistic because the of roles she's getting. The PDs like her. That's the problem. Maybe she really wanna try and fortunately she's getting all the opportunity.
It's not like they're forcing people to watch her. I'm curious though, do Korean audience like her? If so, there's nothing we can do about it. Opinions of International audience like us doesn't really matter. Just don't watch it. Life is gonna be easier.
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75 oyin
November 28, 2016 at 8:39 AM
It is funny how her fans are dragging jongsuk down by writing she is dating Lee min ho someone who is more handsome and more popular than jongsuk
Like you guys should sit down and let your brain think,her personal life don't have anything to do with her career,how she portrayed her character will live on with her,she may breakup with her boyfriend but her career will live on forever with her
Tell your girl to take acting lesson instead of saying she will bring in the ratings when she can't even do that.You can keep on washing shitty acting from your bias but notes that your bias is not the only one in the drama that she will ruin with her bad acting!!
They are even comparing lmh to ljs,lol.what a fandom!!!
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soapbox
November 28, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Wait, her fans are doing that? Don't they realize how degrading it is to name Suzy's boyfriend as her biggest achievement? I know idol fans tend to be young, but jesus...
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Kihtrak
November 28, 2016 at 10:01 AM
lol Lmh has only his looks not acting as he does the same arrogant roles but ljs is not like that and got some awards for it
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76 sweetsour
November 28, 2016 at 8:59 AM
This is bad news, why just why? I will still give this drama a chance because I really like LJS and the writer is not bad. However if this wannabe "actress" ruins this drama I will just drop it.
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77 soso
November 28, 2016 at 9:52 AM
so much fun reading comment section with eating popcorn and drinking cola :)
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78 Dione
November 28, 2016 at 10:06 AM
No comments about SuZy, people here said enoite.
But aside ljs hotness and mesmering eyes ... Do you guys really think of him as that good? Because after W I would disagree.
He is always playing similar roles...
Well he has great chemistry with his leading ladies and Suzy also has chemistry with their leading men... Might ship it.
Here for eye candy!
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boomboompow
November 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM
LJS is not the best actor but he usually shines in this writer's dramas.
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pigsnout
November 29, 2016 at 9:16 PM
I really want to know where this 'chemistry' for Suzy is because she didn't have any with Lee Seung Gi in GFB and they looked like oppa-dongsaeng. And it wasn't there with Kim Woobin in UF either.
LJS is not Marlon Brando but he's at least a decent actor. And I saw his half-hour long monologue where he yells at his creator, lol @anyone who tries to bash his acting in W after that.
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79 ilchul
November 28, 2016 at 10:08 AM
I kept hoping and praying that it's not true but after this post I have to accept the painful reality!! sigh
"I’m really not enthused about Suzy’s casting, but I’ve always found something to like about the heroines in this writer’s dramas, so I’m going to keep an open mind and hope for the best. Maybe the drama will reward my optimism by keeping it light and funny and melo-free, with some chemistry on top." I think I'll have to do the same!! sigh
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80 Gina
November 28, 2016 at 10:17 AM
I have nothing against Suzy. I respect her and think She's a sweet person. I'm just bothered that these days a lot of dramas are casting non talented models/singers/wanna be actors. I don't understand this. Why cast them and not cast real actors that are talented. I hate to say this but if this wave keeps going in kdrama then all the talented actors will vanish and we will get stuck with non talented no emotions wanna be actors and then kdrama will be miserable and then I would be shattered.
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81 oosiee
November 28, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Damn It!!
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82 logan5
November 28, 2016 at 10:23 AM
The wife was totally bummed ... she thought it was going to be a remake of the movie.
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bbstl
November 28, 2016 at 12:36 PM
LOL exactly! I'm with your wife! I'd love to see a kdrama or K film remake of that sweet movie. Imagine what they could do with all those great supporting characters. I want Kang Sora to be Lucy. Who should be Joe Jr with his shoe fetish? "I thought he was leaning!" DANG, now I really want this.
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Logan5
November 28, 2016 at 4:09 PM
Joe junior would have to be someone sleazy ... but loveable ... yeah, that's my wife's favorite movie ... it's what started her Bill Pullman infatuation.
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83 Enny
November 28, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Why is lmh brought into Suzy matter this is someone who never said anything about her and for what I can see ljs plays the same role too always playing someone who is supernatural and lmh does not play the same role
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84 hye15
November 28, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Nooooooooooooooooooooo! Can't help but that's like ruining my favorite combination. Anyone but her. I want my oppa with a better actress please
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85 Afii
November 28, 2016 at 1:16 PM
This whole drama before the drama started is worth watching *sippin' my tea* ☕☕
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skelly
November 29, 2016 at 5:17 PM
I predict the comments will be much, much more mesmerizing than Suzy's acting. In fact, we could stick the comments board in there and we would have a funny, insightful drama that would appreciate LJS properly!
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86 Kyuhyunmaniac
November 28, 2016 at 1:18 PM
I'm sooooo disappointed with this news. Hope for the best for LJS (and also for me to try hard and watch the drama just for jongsukkie)
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87 Viki
November 28, 2016 at 1:33 PM
I guess that's okay. Jongsuk was able to carry W by himself because Han Hyo joo ended up worse than she normally is.
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88 happeyness
November 28, 2016 at 1:35 PM
Wow, Lee Jong Suk in another Korean drama already!!??
I know he's also in a Chinese drama scheduled for 2017 - Jade Lovers.
Is he doing more drama work than usual?? Or is it just that my sense of time passing is poor haha. I feel like W just finished.
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89 Nina Chikovani
November 28, 2016 at 1:38 PM
I must admit, when I found out ablut UF casting I wished it would fail so I would never ever see Suzy cast in another drama.
Sorry Kim Woo Bin for sacrificing you.
Now here she is and I have no idea how to react, from one side she is like a phoenix, or James Bond-she will definetly come back, but I'm also scared that if this drama is succesful her company would cast her with Song Joon ki and Yoo ah in ......and I wouldn't survive that
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Nina Chikovani
November 28, 2016 at 1:40 PM
*about
and sorry for tons of other mistakes that I probably can't notice
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queenjihyun
November 28, 2016 at 2:40 PM
hahhahh I cracked up. I know I’m being mean but you made me crack at 'sry KWB for sacrificing you'
But really... if she shows no improvement in this project either and ends up just being Suzy, the celebrity, on the screen instead of a character then I’m officially done and no excuse can ever be used to defend her. And yall rabid delulus, just try to drag LJS down just like you tried to discredit KWB performance...
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realiti
November 28, 2016 at 3:08 PM
from one side she is like a phoenix, or James Bond-she will definetly come back
Or the Terminator - with thumbs up "I'll be back". Maybe she's a machine underneath. Could explain her inability to emote.
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alasecond
November 28, 2016 at 4:37 PM
From the character description, I feel that this role would not require much acting..
It sounds run of the mill stuff...
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hye15
November 28, 2016 at 7:49 PM
You and me both ㅡㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ
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pigsnout
November 29, 2016 at 9:20 PM
"Sorry Kim Woo Bin for sacrificing you"
HAHAHAHAHAHA I'm a KWB fan but I still find this funny
Now do we have to sacrifice LJS as well? Both School 2013 boys can be the sacrifice.
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90 echo
November 28, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Oh this is just ridiculous you might as well cast Lee Jong Seok with a potato I bet it can act better than Suzy
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91 realiti
November 28, 2016 at 3:23 PM
I have never finished a drama Suzy was in. Only attempted 2, so I can't say too much about her acting as I didn't allow my eyes to endure it long enough. She's not terrible, but she's not that great either, probably not even good (of the 2 dramas I saw her in). I never finished Dream High - I think I must be the only one. I dropped Gu Family Book as soon as the parent arc was over. I went back to watching it when I heard the parents came back, and didn't understand some of the stuff that was going on as I missed a lot of episodes. I dropped it again when the parents died.
Suzy is fun to watch in variety shows so it's a shame she's getting a lot of crap for her acting. I will give this drama a chance because of LJS and well .. if I can't endure Suzy's acting, I will have to sadly drop it. Fingers crossed the writer can write Suzy's character around Suzy's acting flaw. I really like supernatural elements in dramas. Really loved I Hear Your Voice, so would be sad to have to drop this drama. I'll keep my expectations low so that I can end up liking the drama and finish watching it despite any acting flaws from Suzy.
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ET
November 29, 2016 at 10:33 AM
I feel you...
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92 Cathz
November 28, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Park Hye Ryun and Lee Jong Suk are a lethal combo. And as much as I like her writing and him being a good actor, I really dislike the practice of elitism in dramaland, where popular stars work in "best projects" while the others would just be left off with meager and left over portion of the cakes. LJS has been so lucky and having a strong writer who insisted on giving her works only to him strengthening his position as an actor. There are vast talented actors out there but never given a chance because they have yet to prove themselves in bringing in the ratings - sometimes not of their faults but happened to be offered with leftovers with crappy writings, because the good writers only wanted to work with star actors. Bottom line is, denying others a chance really is so uncool.
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anon
November 28, 2016 at 6:45 PM
Probably SBS wants him not the writer herself esp LJS has proven to be a rating magnet to the broadcast.
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Baek
November 28, 2016 at 7:22 PM
I thought it was mentioned that the show was still being shopped at those broadcasting station when LJS already confirmed his role??
Anyway, i guess got big names or those rating magnet like u said, it makes things a lot easier? and give them alot more bargaining power
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Nifty
November 29, 2016 at 12:22 AM
I do understand that big names or rating magnets like LJS is a preferred choice but how would any other actor of equal talent to be able to bring in the rating if they are constantly being denied good projects and having to contended with leftovers? In most cases, it's not even their faults that their projects tanked and failed at securing good ratings.
The good projects continuously landed in the hands of actors with proven track records and that actors will continue having the opportunity to succeed perhaps even further and with this kind of practice continuing, there is just no chance for other actors to prove themselves.
I agree with @Cathz....I don't appreciate this kind practice.
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pigsnout
November 29, 2016 at 9:31 PM
@Nifty the only way newer actors will get chances at things now is if they have a surprise hit, like LJS had with IHYV or School 2013. Otherwise they end up blocked from being offered projects like this.
Even writers who have a surprise hit with a new star like PHR with LJS, stop offering roles to other new names after that hit, they only stick with the actor they hit success with.
ET
November 29, 2016 at 10:32 AM
It's a practise you'll find in Hollywood movie production houses... same writer/producer/actors/cast because they prove to be "winning combo"... It's a fact of life, newer actors just have to proof their worth as second leads before the leading role can be bestowed upon them. With Lee Jong Suk's acting skills, I am not complaining to see him on screen as lead - I rather see him act in his prime then to see some second rate lead actor in his stead.
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siesta
November 30, 2016 at 7:46 AM
i think this happens in all profession tbh, and not just limited to k-ent. most companies will also prefer an experienced employee with a proven track record rather than a newbie fresh out of uni because they don't want to invest time and money training someone before (or if ever) they become productive. but also just like in any other profession, rookies can build experience and portfolio as a supporting cast. LJS has had stints in high kick, prosecutor princess and secret garden before being cast as the one of the leads in school 2013- also none of his movies so far were box office hits. no one can deny he was pretty lucky in his projects, but can't say that he didn't work his way up to where he is now, either.
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93 JSinQueens
November 28, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Ugh, I am so sorry Lee Jong Suk fans. He is not my bias, but I would feel pretty devastated if Suzy got cast opposite one of my biases, so I feel ya.
I am slowly making my way through Uncontrollably Fond. I started watching it when it was airing and still have two episodes left. While I would argue tepid writing is the biggest issue with the show, Suzy's poor acting is a very close second for what holds the show back (even though there are some good parts, which is why I am determined to finish it). I know Suzy has a devoted fan base which is demonstrated by her articles getting tons of views and comments, but Uncontrollably Fond proved that doesn't necessarily translate to television ratings. There are shows - like Oh Hae Young Again - which got better ratings with lesser known casts simply because the show was good. So why does this new show handicap itself at the starting gate with a poor actress?! Arrggh!
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94 mary
November 28, 2016 at 8:15 PM
I just wanna know how he'll stop the crimes if he's a prosecutor.
Isn't it a prosecutor's job to step in after someone commits a wrong and then prove it and send him to jail? But the premise says he's gonna prevent her predictions from happening... :/
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95 Cat
November 28, 2016 at 8:43 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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96 lunatic4kd
November 29, 2016 at 12:52 AM
I know I'm in the absolute minority here and I know I must be weird and I can't figure this out but I just have never liked Lee Jong Suk. Yes, he can be a good actor - at times - but there's just something about him that feels "off" to me. Maybe this feeing stems from a long interview I watched with him two years ago and the poor boy just seems so insecure. I'm also not fond of skinny men - or big lips (unless they are Rain's! or Kim Young-Kwang's)...and is it just me but has something happened to LJS's right eye? I noticed it in 'W'.
There, Ive said it, and this is the first time, despite wanting to express this opinion for the past two years and knowing I'd get creamed, so please forgive me and don't hate me. It's just personal preference and I respect all of our preferences. OK - I'll quietly go away now!
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Sayaka
November 29, 2016 at 3:01 AM
I don't think he's insecure. I think he's just extremely introverted and shy. I can definitely relate to that, as I am just as shy and reserve.
I'm not fond of skinny, pale guys either, but Lee Jong suk is my exception to the rule. There's just something about him that I find very appealing.
Oh course, I have other favorites like Lee joon gi, Ji sung, Yeon Jeong-Hun, and more. Okay, end of my rant.
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damianna
November 29, 2016 at 4:51 AM
Watched him in some sort of a variety show and he told the host that he's a homey type, watches lots of dramas on tv and even talks to his robotic vacuum. He sounded so lonely and pitiful to me. He lives by himself since he was a teenager too if I'm not mistaken.
I'm not his biggest fan but he does pick good scripts and paired with people I love so I watched everything of his except Doctor Stranger for obvious reason. I did watch fanmade mvs of him and Kang so ra on Youtube though.
I'd love to see him acting alongside Kim ji won or Park bo young or Kang so ra again and romancing them right.
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thelady
November 30, 2016 at 7:57 AM
I like LJS's acting but I would never say he is the best looking actor. Everyone has different types they are attracted too.
As far as his personality, he sounds very introverted and has said he has a phobia of crowds. I don't think an actor's personal life interferes with my ability to enjoy their work, as long as they didn't commit a crime.
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97 Sarai
November 29, 2016 at 6:58 AM
I feel like I'm one of only a few people who are willing to give actors/actresses (in this case Suzy) the opportunity to prove themselves before making judgement about how they'll do or whether or not they'll succeed in a show.
I really like this writer and I adore Lee Jong Suk. I trust both of them wouldn't be involved in a project they didn't feel passionate or confident about.
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ET
November 29, 2016 at 10:25 AM
She has proven that she can't succeed in a show in UF just released a few months back - these few months won't turn her miraculously into a fantastic actress - so they should just cast someone else more deserving. Its a waste of the writer / writing and LJS - plus I don't think LJS has a say over who his costar will be.
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Sarai
December 2, 2016 at 10:36 AM
In my own personal opinion, which of course anyone may certainly disagree with, Suzy was far from the sole issue/problem that became "Uncontrollably Fond". That show was far from perfect even if they'd had a different lead female.
Kim Woo-Bin, talented and passionate man he is, had to carry all the weight of a show full of flawed writing, unclear character motivations, confusing editing, impaired production, with a lack of central theme and plot. (Again, I'm aware this may be my opinion alone)
Whether Lee Jong-Suk had a say or not (which I agree with you he probably didn't), what I said was, I believe he wouldn't be involved in a production he wasn't confident about.
So, once again. I'm saying I'm willing to give every show and actor a shot on an individual basis. Pre-judging things without a willingness to discover, belief in opportunity, or hope in development is a deleterious way to live.
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98 ET
November 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM
i dont usually comment but man, this show was promising until i saw Suzy's name on it. I want to like the girl, but unfortunately she ruins the show - like she did with Uncontrollably Fond. Sure I can watch it, but it would suck with her in it. Such a waste of plot and Lee Jong Suk. WHY do people keep giving Suzy drama roles when she needs to hone her acting? Put her in an acting school or a 120 episodes drama to hone her skills first!!! T^T
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99 PBY
November 29, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Honestly, all that my tired and sleep-deprived brain saw were the words "Lee Jong-seok" and that gorgeous photo of him (excellent choice, by the way).
As long as I get my LJS fix, I'm fine. If Doctor Stranger taught us anything, it's that LJS we'll be great in any drama, questionable plot or actress choices notwithstanding.
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100 AidaZen
November 29, 2016 at 3:34 PM
Not a LJS fan at all though I like Bae Suzy. Not sure I will watch this sadly.
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