Meet the plane crash survivors of MBC’s Missing 9
by tineybeanie
Jung Kyung-ho, Oh Jung-se, Choi Tae-joon, Chanyeol, Baek Jin-hee, Lee Sun-bin, Ryu Won, Kim Sang-ho, Tae Hang-ho
Remember the castaway drama Gaia, which turned into the idol-filled Picnic, and then into mid-life crisis story Missing 9? Well after multiple cast overhauls, two name changes, and one writer switch, it looks like things are moving forward for the upcoming MBC drama. Finalized background descriptions for the main nine characters have been released, along with the first stills of our castaways in character.
The plot of Missing 9 starts with an unexpected plane crash that causes a widespread panic in Korea due to the disappearance of nine people, including some influential figures in the entertainment industry. The following are the characters who make up the Missing 9:
Jung Kyung-ho (One More Happy Ending) is set to play a washed-up top star who has landed on hard times. Once the leader of a popular idol band, his public image was ruined, and he is now reduced to being a D-list fringe celeb. Playing Jung Kyung-ho’s kind manager who has been loyal to him throughout the years is actor Oh Jung-se (Beautiful Mind).
Jung Kyung-ho’s love interest will be played by Baek Jin-hee (My Daughter Geum Sa-wol), whose character is his newbie stylist. She experiences the historically worst first day of work ever (incidentally her first time going abroad) when they crash-land on an uninhabited island. Four months later, she ends up becoming known as the only survivor and sole witness to the events surrounding the accident.
Jung Kyung-ho’s former bandmates will be played by Choi Tae-joon (Flower in Prison) and Chanyeol (To the Beautiful You). After the breakup, Choi Tae-joon’s character became an actor who was enjoying a second heyday of fame when the plane crashed. His frustration plants seeds of discord amongst the others. Chanyeol’s character is the complete opposite. He was the mood-maker as well as the pretty one in the group, and becomes a ray of optimism on the island as well. Right before the accident, he had been the only one who made it big as a solo artist/composer in the music industry after leaving the band.
Lee Sun-bin (Police Unit 38) plays the most successful celebrity in Jung Kyung-ho and Choi Tae-joon’s talent management agency, Legend Entertainment. She’s refreshingly honest, but underneath the charismatic personality, she’s hiding a distressing secret that no one else knows. The other famous female aboard the plane is a billboard model, Ryu Won (Uncontrollably Fond), who is nicknamed the Hallyu goddess. Her character has a strong sense of responsibility, and this will eventually tie into a subplot where she helps another character whose future is looking dim.
To be honest, I’m most looking forward to comedic duo Kim Sang-ho (Bring It On, Ghost) and Tae Hang-ho (Moonlight Drawn By Clouds) who will respectively play Legend Entertainment’s CEO and head secretary. The revamped synopsis and new character descriptions have me wondering if Missing 9 will be a mystery-thriller-survival drama in the same vein as Lost, but I’m hopeful that with these two, laughs will never be too far.
MBC’s Wednesday-Thursday drama Missing 9 will begin broadcasting in January of next year after Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju finishes its run.
Via XSports News
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Tags: Baek Jin-hee, Chanyeol, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Sun-bin, Missing 9, Oh Jung-se
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1 hana
December 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM
If beak Jin hee is the only known survivor does that mean everyone on the island dies? What kind of show is this haha
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gadis
December 2, 2016 at 5:17 PM
That's what I thought too. Surely, it wouldn't be a drama told in full-flashback sequences per Baek Jin-hee's recounting, right???
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chocopieb
December 2, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Wait, everyone but baekjinhee dies???? I thought this is gonna be some rom com..?? No..???
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Miky
December 2, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Well the one behind the story is Han Jung-Hoon who wrote Vampire Prosecutor series,Bad Guys and 38 Task Force so i remember when they mentioned the change in writer and story that it was gonna be along the lines of his other shows as genre
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counterpine
December 6, 2016 at 5:47 AM
I was really excited by the vague story that had come out for this drama and i was constantly looking out for this until i read "only known survivor". really thought they could make this plot funny......
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Callie
December 2, 2016 at 6:20 PM
I know that show has undergone a lot of changes, but I was still expecting it to be a campy idol drama somehow...
That sounds way darker than I was anticipating though.
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paroles
December 2, 2016 at 6:24 PM
The shows instantly sounds much better with a plot like this. Possibly something similar to "And Then There Were None"?
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Callie
December 2, 2016 at 9:20 PM
I would kill for a Korean adaptation of ATTWN... ?
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miiko
December 3, 2016 at 3:38 AM
me to...
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kitkat
December 6, 2016 at 3:06 PM
me three!
Jo
December 3, 2016 at 1:29 PM
That one detail makes this sound hilarious and dark and amazing, lol
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Berry Pinoy
December 11, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Exactly what I felt. I'd still watch it but knowing that the characters are dead in the end :(
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Sushe
February 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Later more survivors were found. So far 3 more survivors came out on the show. There were comedic scenes in it which made it entertaining also. I personally love the show!
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2 Kay
December 2, 2016 at 4:41 PM
LOST... Korean ver.
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3 Miky
December 2, 2016 at 4:42 PM
So all the others die by the end of the show or what,if Baek Jin hee is the sole survival.At least we know there won't be any truck of doom there,will they kill each other off for a Subway sandwich or what..Jung Kyung-ho looks great in that pic
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WM
December 4, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Perhaps we will have the coconut of doom? Or palm frond of death?
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4 mysterious
December 2, 2016 at 4:46 PM
"Four months later, she ends up becoming known as the only survivor and sole witness to the events surrounding the accident."
Uhhhh, that doesn't bode well for the other characters. Not to mention it sounds like a potential spoiler. There must be a twist coming or something. But I'm looking forward to this show. I like both Jung Kyung-ho and Baek Jin-hee.
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bbstl
December 2, 2016 at 4:53 PM
I was thinking more like "only KNOWN survivor" which leaves it open for all kinds of crazy, no?
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kaybee
December 2, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Same, that "known" means a whole lot.
It made me think that maybe they just choose to stay there and not be famous anymore, or maybe there's a door to Narnia on the island, or it's actually Atlantis and only appears once in a blue moon, or aliens came by and kidnapped them (/they went voluntarily because they were told Earth was about to be demolished 'cause of a new highway in space), or maybe there's an indigenous people that they marry into, or maybe it's someone's own little secret Jurassic Park and they're kept from leaving 'cause someone might find out, or maybe it's Dr. Moreau's island or the Mysterious island, or they find the entrance to the center of the earth and journey there, or maybe it's Lilliput and they find it amusing to live amongst tiny people the size of your thumb, or it's the country of the Houyhnhnms and they can't escape their talking horse-slave masters, or maybe it's Utopia and they like living in a weird restricted society, or Ecotopia and they like riding trains with plants in them and no real seats, or maybe they just simply befriended a native named Friday or a volleyball named Wilson and it'd break their heart to leave them behind.
I have clearly read too many sci fi and fantasy novels.
Prize for whoever gets all the references!
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qL^^
December 2, 2016 at 9:15 PM
I get everything except the last two *proud*
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cheekbones
December 3, 2016 at 4:56 AM
Robinson Crusoe and the Tom Hanks movie Castaway.
Flightey Gazelles
December 3, 2016 at 4:02 PM
Wow @Kaybee!! Clap clap
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5 bbstl
December 2, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Why so neutral? Could there be a reason? It's striking.
tineybeanie, now you've put the idea in my head and I want Kim Sang Ho and Tae Hang Ho to be Ari and Lloyd!
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6 1tea1
December 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM
I'm cautiously optimistic about this show. I like the changes that have been made.
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7 kaybee
December 2, 2016 at 5:04 PM
I am officially no longer interested. The drama behind the drama was fun, but Chanyeol as an actor is a big no for me and the plot isn't up my alley from what we know so far. Especially with that spoiler-obviously-not-a-spoiler-bc-why-would-anyone-spoil-their-own-show-like-that-so-there-must-be-a-twist-coming-and-they-all-choose-to-stay-on-the-island-bc-they're-tired-of-celeb-life-or-else-they-all-die-and-the-whole-drama-will-be-a-flashback and I just can't handle that kind of drama pain...
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Flightey Gazelles
December 3, 2016 at 5:10 AM
OMG, that long sentence! @Kaybee, I'm literaly out of breath from reading it!
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kaybee
December 3, 2016 at 9:15 AM
Blame still being wide awake at 5:30 in the morning lol ?
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8 blnmom
December 2, 2016 at 5:16 PM
??? I thought it was going to be a light idol drama? This is way different. Sounds like it might go the way of Lord of the Flies to me.
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9 loveblossom
December 2, 2016 at 5:20 PM
My first thought when I saw the photos of this cast is why are their clothes in a matching color scheme?! ....... xD
Anyway, I'm excited to watch this drama because of Jung Kyung-ho and because the plot is uncommon. I really hope they can maintain the mystery and give us a satisfying story.
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kaybee
December 2, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Maybe there was a photoshoot planned right after they got off the plane?
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10 lunatic4kd
December 2, 2016 at 5:23 PM
This looks really fun. The potential is fantastic. The American "Lost" was fun for two episodes...this could be fun for lots more!
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11 Zah
December 2, 2016 at 6:06 PM
I haven't digged this show since we first heard about it, but it's got so many actors that I like.
Jung Kyung Ho always does different roles, this is poles apart from OMHE. So I'll start it for him. If nothing, it seems like this show might give me some decent bromance since they're old band members reuniting.
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indie24
December 2, 2016 at 6:31 PM
I'm also a big Jung Kyung Ho fan so I won't miss watching this drama. And this comes from the writer of Bad Guys and Police Force 38 so I'm pretty sure that there will be twists and turns along the way.
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12 dollstar
December 2, 2016 at 6:11 PM
It's wonderful how this drama went from a premise that initially seemed nearly unwatchable to something that might actually end up pretty cool. I'm curious in checking this out if they go dark. Or at least grey. It definitely doesn't sound so cookie-cutter anymore what with the bleak projected ending (unless cop-out and sudden happy ending for everyone in true K-drama fashion).
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dollstar
December 2, 2016 at 6:37 PM
Also I thought guy in 3rd photo (Choi Tae Joon, is it?) was Kang Dong Won for a brief moment.
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bbstl
December 2, 2016 at 6:45 PM
well, they're certainly starting out very beige.
(As opposed to grey, or dark.)
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Flightey Gazelles
December 3, 2016 at 4:04 PM
LMAO!!
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13 songsong
December 2, 2016 at 6:40 PM
What everyone dies except Baek Jin Hee?!
I thought at least Lee Sun Bin should be alive afterall she did survive LOTJ.
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14 An-naum
December 2, 2016 at 7:02 PM
"Four months later, she ends up becoming known as the only survivor and sole witness to the events surrounding the accident".
Hope nobody that i like will die on this. Maybe she's the only one who escapes from this island and back to the known world, the South Korea. So, i am expecting a 'real life' drama, filming in unhabited island where they will be seen making fire, searching for food, etc etc and of course the scene of the crash will be included - i've watched LOST only for one season before i'm lost to the story.
I also a fan of Scifi, so the reference of commented earlier is undeniable but I dont think this drama go to this idea. Yup, I agree when earlier post noticed the same tone of wardrobe. Seeing their background, maybe there's a set up why they board the same plane and crashed. I love mystery! So, I'm not into rom com or idol drama or something. I'll wait for the trailer to decide. As for now, i'm keeping it as must watch bcoz of Kang Min Ho slash Paksa Aedel (Jung Kyung Ho)
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15 Grapes
December 2, 2016 at 7:59 PM
Does that mean they will narrate the story through the only survivor? or she will have an amnesia and starting collecting the pieces through some kind of unfortunate events behind the people who caused the crash purposely because they're after her, after dhe survived, this sounds more interesting i hope it will not end up like W.
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16 Cidorta
December 2, 2016 at 8:06 PM
After reading this post all I can think is american tv show Lost, which i watched all season, will Missing9 will end like Lost? Leave it to vierwer interpretation. Or we will get the story they all died except for female lead character as the summary says she is the only survivor of the crash
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17 nimagooy
December 2, 2016 at 8:16 PM
Still kinda sad Jung Kyung Ho decided to pick this project. Still waiting for him to do another drama like Cruel City.
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18 Bùi Quốc Khánh
December 2, 2016 at 9:49 PM
How this drama can fight against Saimdang? But at least, it's a pre-produced drama vs pre-produced drama.
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19 Telumiel
December 2, 2016 at 10:39 PM
2 thoughts:
Maybe instead of LOST, it'll turn out like Identity (John Cusack and Amanda Peet).
Forget the idols. I'll watch for Kim Sang-ho and Tae Hang-ho.
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20 manisha
December 3, 2016 at 1:52 AM
This suddenly became my most anticipated drama like how is that even possible? I guess getting PU38 writer on board was a good decision. I am sold!
No questions asked. No answers needed.
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21 miiko
December 3, 2016 at 3:44 AM
so this plane doesn't have pilot and flight attendances... or they just died and the only survivors are everyone from that entertaintment company? hmmm..
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ѕαѕнα נσя∂єη ♡
December 3, 2016 at 8:03 AM
It could be a private jet..? or a chartered flight
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22 Callie
December 3, 2016 at 1:14 PM
I'm wondering how the writing and direction are going to mesh though. Because from what I've read, Angry Mom's PD is still on board.
Bad Guys and Police Unit 38 both had the same writer/PD duo. I don't think the Angry Mom PD is bad by any means but I wonder how they'll match stylistically.
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23 pinny
December 4, 2016 at 6:46 AM
Jung Kyung-ho will obviously be an undercover agent with secret ninja skills. Won't he?
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24 Keightie
December 6, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Jung Kyung-ho seriously is in the same bad as Chanyeol? Tae Joon? He is a great actor. But the age difference is so apparent. It feels unreal.
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25 Keightie
December 6, 2016 at 10:26 AM
ung Kyung-ho seriously is in the same band as Chanyeol? Tae Joon? He is a great actor. But the age difference is so apparent. It feels unreal.
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