Moon Chae-won offered lead in tvN's Bride of the Water God 2017

180 January 22, 2017February 19, 2017

Moon Chae-won offered lead in tvN’s Bride of the Water God 2017

by javabeans

Time to cross your fingers and send up your collective fan prayers, because Moon Chae-won (Goodbye Mr. Black) has been offered the lead role in buzz project Bride of the Water God 2017, which will be written by Misaeng and Arang and the Magistrate writer Jung Yoon-jung and directed by Queen In-hyun’s Man and Nine director Kim Byung-soo.

I have to admit that I can’t quite see her pairing with Nam Joo-hyuk (Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju), who was previously offered the leading male role of Ha-baek, aka the water god. He just seems very young next to Moon, who’s always had a mature air; I like him and I like her, but I’m not sure about them together. On the upside, his casting is not yet confirmed, so there is a chance we’ll get a different pairing. And if he does end up taking the role… well, I have a lot of trust in this writer and director, so I’ll have to hope for the best and wait to see how it turns out.

In the original manhwa from which the drama is adapted, Ha-baek was the god to whom villagers offered up a young woman as human sacrifice, hoping for an end to their long drought. The original was a fantasy-historical story, but this drama version is calling itself a spinoff rather than remake and relocating the proceedings to modern-day Seoul, although it will still retain its fantasy-rom-com angle.

The character Moon is up to play is a neuropsychiatrist whose father was more driven by a love of humanity as a whole than for his family in particular, which led her to have a rather sad childhood, and has saddled her in adulthood with mounds of Dad’s debt. She worked intensely through her medical school days to put herself through school, but that just added to the debt Dad left her, and in order to pay it down sooner, she immediately opened up her own doctor’s office after becoming a specialist. No word yet on how water god Ha-baek will be modernized, but hey, we’re in the era of modern-day gods and reapers and wistful fantasy romances, so sign me up.

I’ve been dying for Moon Chae-won to make a good drama again, after sitting through the drudgery of her last, Goodbye Mr. Black. (And despite 2013’s Good Doctor being a hit, I thought her underutilized in it, compared to how wonderful she was in The Princess’s Man and Nice Guy.) I’m definitely excited to see her in the hands of a strong writer and director, and dipping her toes into the tvN pool—which, frankly, is a lot bigger than it once was, and now rivals major broadcast waters.

Bride of the Water God 2017 will be pre-produced and plans to begin filming next month, aiming for a broadcast in the latter half of the year.

Via IS Plus, Ten Asia

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1 Lifesabitchnowsoam1

January 22, 2017 at 8:05 PM

Ahhhh Im so happy. I sincerely love this Manhwa. Its one of my first Korean Manhwas. Ahh and Tvns doing it too that makes me even more happy. At least I know it will be decent. As for the actors I really dont care right now whoever they cast I will watch diligently. Ahhhh Im so excited. Hahaha

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striving8

January 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM

Can you suggest any more Korean manhwas that are as good as Bride of the water God?

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Lifesabitchnowsoam1

January 22, 2017 at 9:49 PM

Cheese on the trap the webcomic is really good even if you didnt like the drama. Noblesse, tower of god, and girls of the wild. Just some of the more popular ones out there. The webtoons are on par with some of fbe better mangas out there. Give them a try and see what you like.

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Dominique Lola

January 23, 2017 at 3:38 PM

Apart from Noblesse and Tower of God, I also highly recommend Black Haze. I love that series so much!

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yrlvv

January 22, 2017 at 8:22 PM

Have you finished reading it? I only find up to chapter 148. The later half is better than the first. The female character at the beginning isnt impressive.

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Lifesabitchnowsoam1

January 22, 2017 at 9:40 PM

Ill be honest didnt read the manhwa for the female character. The art, mythology, and the male character was what drew me in. Shes the weakest part of the story. No I didnt finish it cause most of the story is still not translated into english unfortunately.

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katherine

January 22, 2017 at 11:25 PM

Me too! This manhwa is one of the most beautiful manhwas out there, both in art and storyline. I find TvN's modern take on it quite interesting because I never would've been able to imagine the manhwa outside of their hanbok and rituals. The modern version of Soah as a neuropsychiatrist is so intriguing! That backstory's already got me hooked.

Curious what Habaek will be! My guess is, taking into account Do MinJoon from YWCFTS and Kim Shin from Goblin, that he will be an immensely rich CEO who listens to Eric Nam and casually studies at Harvard because he's bored.

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Tabloharu

January 23, 2017 at 12:12 AM

Can i know where do you read this manhwa? Because i only read manhwa from line webtoon and this story isnt there :(

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Mini Roo

January 23, 2017 at 1:26 AM

Just google "read bride of the water god online" it'll lead you to many aggregator sites...or you can buy the official English versions online depending where you live

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Tabloharu

January 24, 2017 at 9:25 PM

Thankss

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Aedyna

January 23, 2017 at 6:20 AM

I read it on webtoons (both the website and the app) and you have to get an account but otherwise it's free and in English and other translations with a bunch of others.

My personal favorite right now is Dr. Frost (NOT the drama ugh) and Secret Love :D

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Aedyna

January 23, 2017 at 6:31 AM

Sorry I mean LINE webtoons

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Tabloharu

January 24, 2017 at 9:25 PM

I do have line webtoon account but its nit there :( btw yess i love dr frost too!

Sojuboy

January 23, 2017 at 6:09 AM

I'm not too sure if I care for the changes they're making. They should stick to the original story.

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GedSkaiKru

January 23, 2017 at 3:44 PM

That's kind of a stretch, especially budget-wise, the water kingdom alone would cost a lot of money and most of the story took place there. Plus the costume, i'm not sure if makeup costs a lot too. But I hope they keep Mooee's tattoo. ???

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2 kimkim

January 22, 2017 at 8:06 PM

I love these two, but even I can't picture these two together. Kang Ha Neul maybe?

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twinkledot

January 22, 2017 at 8:14 PM

THIS! I would love to see this pairing.

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yrlvv

January 22, 2017 at 8:23 PM

moon chae won is 1986 so at least someone similar to her age

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elric

January 22, 2017 at 9:06 PM

For Kang Ha-neul to land a lead role, we pray.

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pollyanna

January 22, 2017 at 9:23 PM

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ColourMeHanuel

January 22, 2017 at 10:13 PM

Yes pretty please with cherries on top :)

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justanotherfan

January 22, 2017 at 11:39 PM

I'm with you guys. My boy is definitely more than ready for a lead role.

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Sojuboy

January 23, 2017 at 6:00 AM

Nam Joo-hyuk is too GREEN. They need to anchor this story with a big star. KHN would also be my choice.

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Greenfields

January 23, 2017 at 6:24 AM

Kang Ha Neul would definitely ace it. But Nam Joo-Hyuk was surprisingly good in WFKBJ. Who knows? He may just be up to it.

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Sojuboy

January 23, 2017 at 2:21 PM

WATER GOD: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bride+of+the+water+god+episode+1

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endo

January 23, 2017 at 8:33 AM

You have to pray harder. Because there's not even an offer. Lol.

I'm not so keen on the casting because i didn't read the manhwa. And since majority of you said that it was an awesome piece. I'll watch it regardless of who will get the lead.

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adeenalin

January 22, 2017 at 9:07 PM

Your thought is the same as my sister. .? i vote yes for kim ha neul. Or maybe Kim Jae Joong. Habaek is drawed so pretty and handsome at the same time and KJJ reminds me of him. Also he recently out from military. So maybe....

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jichangwooklover

January 23, 2017 at 7:36 AM

Omg jaejoong would be the best! He even promised he would do a drama this year *fingers crossed*

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mindy

January 23, 2017 at 12:26 AM

Ooooh yes! I can totally see Moon Chae-won and Kang Ha-neul together! Now I'm disappointed that it likely won't happen.

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3 lordseungri

January 22, 2017 at 8:08 PM

OMGGGGG!!!!!! I missed her so much! Hoping she takes it I think she can do the role justice......I like NJH but nothing about him fits the character at all. I'm still holding my prayer circle for Lee Joon Gi but it's dimmed a bit because of that other drama news but I'll keep my hope alive!!!! My choice number 2 is Lee Dong Wook ~

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ffroyo

January 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM

joining you in this prayer circle for Lee Joon Gi because he is perfect for the role and on similar age with Moon Chae Won and because this pairing would be a dream come true for me!!!!

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zia c.

January 24, 2017 at 6:12 AM

Lee Dong Wook please!!!!

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4 lostmysanity

January 22, 2017 at 8:09 PM

Still fervently praying for Lee Soo-hyuk to finally get a lead role, if it stuck to the original version the character sounds like a fit for him :3

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sweetsour

January 22, 2017 at 8:56 PM

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Bex

January 23, 2017 at 3:05 PM

He really would be good he's got the right look! Either him or lee joon gi

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GedSkaiKru

January 23, 2017 at 3:57 PM

I also want Lee So Hyuk, how about they just make Nam Joo Hyuk the day Habaek and Lee So Hyuk for the night Habaek...since it's a spinoff anyway, it could work... ?

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clover

January 23, 2017 at 6:08 PM

Or maybe if Nam Joo-Hyuk doesn't get the part they'll go older with someone like So Ji Sub. Because..he's sexy! I could see Moon Chae-Won and So Ji Sub together.

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5 shichi

January 22, 2017 at 8:09 PM

please please please accept the role I love Moon Chae-won. Pleaaaase

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6 annerl

January 22, 2017 at 8:13 PM

AHHHH!!! I hope so too! I love Moon Chae-Won but her dramas of late had not been quite stellar -- she's good, but it's the projects that are a wee bit disappointing. Fingers crossed this will be a good one for her!!!

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7 Kiara

January 22, 2017 at 8:13 PM

I'm disappointed that it's not a fantasy sageuk.

I wouldn't mind seeing her with Kim Mu-yeol again.

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Sojuboy

January 23, 2017 at 2:24 PM

It would be better as a fantasy sageuk. No clue why they are trying to change this.

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8 cinna

January 22, 2017 at 8:13 PM

I like her too, but I'm secretly hoping for Yoo In Na. I already miss her after Goblin.

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9 blues

January 22, 2017 at 8:16 PM

I really want to see Moon Chae-won making a comback. But to be honest, I'm not sold enough with Nam Joo-hyuk. I know that once the drama airs it might be different, but still.
When the anouncement of this drama was posted, I thought I would skip this. But then, with Moon Chae-won now on the cast list, I feel the sudden dilemma. I know that my opinion doesn't matter, it's just getting difficult for me to adjust with some unmatched pairing...

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Jolly

January 22, 2017 at 9:04 PM

Similar feelings here.

I like Moon Chae-won and want her back sooner rather than later, and in a project she can sink her teeth into. But if it's going to be with Nam Joo-hyuk, then I'd rather she pass since I really don't like the idea of that.

I want a better male lead. I actually wanted to see her in Defendant with Ji Sung, but since that's not happening, I wouldn't mind any of So Ji-sub, Lee Joon-gi, or Choi Jin-Hyuk.

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Cassiejyj

January 22, 2017 at 11:07 PM

I hope it's Kim soo hyun. please I misz him in saeguk also and I love Moon chae won. ❤️

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blues

January 24, 2017 at 7:28 AM

This might sound harsh, but I really want her playing with someone on her level or better above. Well, speaking of experience, Nam Joo-hyuk is not, that's certain, no matter how good he's on his latest performance.

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Sojuboy

January 24, 2017 at 2:21 AM

She needs a big comeback after that mess...

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blues

January 24, 2017 at 7:25 AM

Oh, she surely does. I want to forget that mess.

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10 Ellie

January 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM

I actually made a lil whisper scream (cause it's late) when i read this. I've missed her SO much and with Misaeng writer as well? Make it happen please!

I actually really like Nam Joo Hyuk after Weightlifting Fairy now, he proved a lot of people wrong BUT i feel like they could get someone else on the same level as her acting. Nam Joo Hyuk is great in those goofy funny roles but i don't think he's quite on par with her yet. If he does confirm it though i hope he proves me wrong again.

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11 mk

January 22, 2017 at 8:20 PM

This is the one supernatural fantasy I don't want modernized since it takes away from the aspect of sacrifice culture, which was pretty significant in the manhwa. Still, I'll definitely check it out.

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12 rachel

January 22, 2017 at 8:21 PM

I wish the male lead was Yoon Shi Yoon.

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Nadila Nadila

January 22, 2017 at 9:21 PM

That would be good, I want an actor on par with her, like in a similiar age range with her, and Nam Joo Hyuk would be an absolutely no no (sorry to his fans)

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Nthrprtn

January 22, 2017 at 9:43 PM

Me too! Would love to see Yoon Shi Yoon as the male lead.

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jellybine

January 23, 2017 at 9:35 AM

I punched through the air when I read the title cause I'm just so happy that she might be back to dramaland (Goodbye, Mr. black didn't happen. Haha). I kept browsing down the comments and though I like all the other suggestions, I'd also like Yoon Shi-yoon to be the one!

I loved Nam Joo-hyuk in Weightlifting Fairy but I can't see him working with Moon yet.

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Dramaqueen

January 23, 2017 at 11:40 AM

+10000

I like Nam Joo Hyuk in Weightlifting Fairy, but I absolutely can't picture him with Moon Chae Won. I'd give my left arm to see her in a *good* drama with Yoon Shi Yoon, though. Or short of that, Ji Chang Wook or Seo In Guk would probably be good in this role too.

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13 panshel

January 22, 2017 at 8:28 PM

I assumed when they cast Nam Joo Hyuk as the water god, they were going to cast a young bride, like Nam Ji Hyun-young. Now I hope one of them drops out because this pairing looks awfully lopsided.

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Lala

January 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM

This one is a spin-off. So, I don't think it would be exactly the same as the manhwa.

Saw some people complaining about the role being too young for her without reading the character description. If her character is a specialist, then I suppose, the age is exactly right :)

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14 Lai

January 22, 2017 at 8:28 PM

This show has the right director, right writer, right main actress. But when it comes to the leading guy, I am uncertain that he will suit moon chae won..Should get someone more mature or older..

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GedSkaiKru

January 23, 2017 at 4:02 PM

Meh, I am now really really rooting for Nam Joo Hyuk to prove everyone wrong.
*lighting the candles and prays to KDrama gods*

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15 Elle

January 22, 2017 at 8:30 PM

Yay to Moon Chae-won. But Soah as a doctor and her no-good alcoholic dad as some sort of philanthropist? Fingers crossed the writer and PD can pull this off.

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16 chimchim

January 22, 2017 at 8:32 PM

Omo chae won ah, please come back! You deserve the bestest comeback after that show that must not be named. Nice Guy still has such a special place in my heart and it's rare for me to have equal love for the male and female lead, they were both so good and passionate, and on top of that they are separately my most favorite leads of a drama ever.

Please NJH for the love of chae won step back. Do this for her, she can't bare to have another Lee Jin Wook, you're lovely but so unmatched. Be good and work your way up like a good rising actor. You know what happened after School 2015. Do this and I will support you in whatever you do next. Mess it up and you will destroy all my Bok Joo good will!

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chimchim

January 22, 2017 at 8:35 PM

I should say favorite performances not leads. A favorite lead character is a way bigger internal struggle. But hands down favorite acting

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Sera The Ms Temper

January 22, 2017 at 9:02 PM

I must say, the failure of Goodbye Mr Black was mostly because of the poor writing and execution not because of Lee Jin Wook alone. Facing the strong competition also resulted a low rating. Not saying Lee Jin Wook is that great, but i dont think he and Nam Joo Hyuk shoud be put together.

I do agree Moon Chae Won needs a better partner who can be on par with her and most importantly, she should choose a project which will not underuse her. No use to be paired with great male lead if it will make her underuse, especially with her talent. She can basically carry drama on her own, and I hope she will act in female centric drama in the future.

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missjb

January 22, 2017 at 9:30 PM

but having a good male lead complement your acting is a big plus. imagine you act your heart out but your partner can't act to save his life, stiff like a tree in front of you, God forbid. it's much easier to act opposite partner who compliment your acting. talk about chemistry.

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Sera The Ms Temper

January 23, 2017 at 1:41 AM

That's why need the balance between male and female lead, just like her past drama Nice Guy with SJK.

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chimchim

January 23, 2017 at 2:25 AM

True lee jin wook is a good actor in the right drama and Njh is very different in his weaknesses.

So let me re phrase and say that mcw needs someone with great chemistry with and I'm going to assume njh would have the chemistry of a puppy dog brother to her.

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lemondoodle

January 22, 2017 at 9:07 PM

That's silly. He was offered the role first and for awhile. Maybe she shouldn't accept if it's so mismatched.

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rubytuesday

January 23, 2017 at 2:34 AM

I do understand what you're saying, but trust me, if you read the manwha, I'm sure you will agree that NJH simply does not have the acting range to play Haebak, wheres MCW has a very wide range- she's certainly skilled enough to carry the weight of So Ah's character. We're not picking favourites here (well, some of us are) we just want this drama -which has so much precious potential, what with the writer and the director and the source material- to be the best it can possible be.

Frankly, MCW offers more to this particular drama, acting-wise, than NJH does. And besides, he just had a wonderful drama! The last thing MCW was in was... well, not. Ooh, although she did have nice chemistry with Song Jae Rim in that... *Hint* *hint*

Anyway, I've said this once and I'll say it again: Pleeeeeeeeaassee Lee Soo Hyuk!

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Rumor

January 23, 2017 at 12:53 AM

Agree. Lee Jin Wook ruined my favorite novel. I'm still hoping there will be adaptation of Goodbye Mr. Black with better writing and better male lead.

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17 Bùi Quốc Khánh

January 22, 2017 at 8:37 PM

It's not different with Goblin.

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Mindy

January 23, 2017 at 12:30 AM

I didn't know that Ji Eun-tak was a neuropsychiatrist!

Just kidding. I do see the similarities on a basic level but it seems to me that the dynamics will be quite different, especially between the leads if they end up casting both Moon Chae-won and Nam Joo-hyuk.

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18 Sera The Ms Temper

January 22, 2017 at 8:39 PM

It will be great if it follows the manhwa and set in a sageuk period. Because Moon Chae Won is wonderful in sageuk and her role in Princess Man is still my favourite.

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19 kimchikay

January 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM

There's no balance in the pairing…I just can't picture it.

Then again, I also thought Lee Bo Young and Lee Jong Suk in I Can Hear Your Voice had a similar vibe (she's more mature-ish looking he's definitely got a baby face) and I ended up loving the pairing.

Hmmmmm.

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20 Super Foxy

January 22, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Ah, can't it be Seo Inguk to be cast as the Water God? He is at the similar age as Moon Chae Won and I've been dying to see him in another sageuk, since TKF are quite distressful kind of tone. Plus SIG isn't lacking in anything regards to his acting and SIG definitely know how to romance! Can't he? Can't he??

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missme

January 22, 2017 at 8:52 PM

Unfortunately Seo In Guk will be enlisting soon, so he's out of contention. I pictured in such a role as well. Too bad.

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Super Foxy

January 22, 2017 at 9:58 PM

But the exact date hasn't been determine yet right? Sometimes I do forget that he has to do his MS this year, since he is so not look like a 30 year old man to me. Ah what a shame. Moon Chae Won would definitely look great to be pair with my bias. Sigh.

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21 gem28

January 22, 2017 at 8:50 PM

yessssssssssss.............now somebody get Song Joong Ki, palliiiii

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missme

January 22, 2017 at 8:53 PM

That's a paring I can get behind.

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ar

January 22, 2017 at 9:45 PM

Yes! SJK and MCW in Nice Guy prevented me from enjoying them with other people. Seo Eun Gi and Kang Maru forever!

I do have some reservations about this drama. A modern spinoff of such a popular manhwa whose signature lush sceneries may not be depictable. So will it be like a contract relationship a la Full House?

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Hannah

January 24, 2017 at 3:53 PM

omg yes please, 1000x! I need them to be in another drama together after Nice Guy.

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22 omomo

January 22, 2017 at 8:50 PM

:O YES TO MOON CHAE-WON!

I love Nam Joo-hyuk, I really do, but I hope they get someone a little bit older than her or in the same age range for the Water God.

Ji Chang-wook or Seo In-guk, please?

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missme

January 22, 2017 at 8:54 PM

Both are enlisting soon, so I doubt they'll be chosen.

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omomo

January 22, 2017 at 8:57 PM

Yeah, I know. :( Just wishful thinking on my part.

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23 UmbrellaMan

January 22, 2017 at 8:50 PM

So, do I pray to the water god to make this happen?

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24 silentsquee

January 22, 2017 at 8:58 PM

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25 Jiraya

January 22, 2017 at 9:01 PM

Kim yoo jung please!!!!!

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26 adeenalin

January 22, 2017 at 9:05 PM

I've been faan of this manhwa since my college days which is like almost 4/5 years ago. Im glad if mcw take the role but I wont feel the same if NJH take a role as habaek. In my mind habaek is quite complicated and strong character which I think will be hard for NJH to potray also NJH is quite a little too young to be Habaek and he doesnt have this maturity aura yet.

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27 sweetsour

January 22, 2017 at 9:06 PM

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chimchim

January 23, 2017 at 2:28 AM

My guess is they're going to pull a goblin and have a sageuk timeline.

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28 Kayla

January 22, 2017 at 9:14 PM

IT IS LIKE THE DRAMA GODS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS, WHAAAAAT. This casting makes me so happy!

I'm thinking tho, since they offered MCW the female lead role, has NJH declined? I like them both (actually LOVE MCW) individually but do not think they match at all. She has a very mature aura and matches older actors more whereas NJH has a legit baby face which makes him excel in younger roles (highschool/college) and opposite younger looking actresses.

Anyway, I didn't really think NJH was ready to take on a role like this anyway but if you throw in MCW into the mix, I really hope he's out and replaced by an older actor. Regardless, I will watch this drama!

(CHAEKI REUNION ANYONE? OMG I WOULD JUST DIE.)

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Lizzie

March 7, 2017 at 12:28 AM

Moon Chae Won was just mesmerizing in Innocent Man. She is such a wonderful actress. The dramas that followed I.M. All failed to show how good an actress she is. Goodbye Mr. Black was so disappointing. Crossing my fingers that she will finally have a drama that fits perfectly with her.

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29 Nadila Nadila

January 22, 2017 at 9:16 PM

GASP! This is good! waiting for the male lead!!!

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30 whimsyful

January 22, 2017 at 9:18 PM

...that character description sounds nothing like Bride of the Water God. I know this is suppose to be a spin off and set in the modern day, but...I really hope the production team know what they're doing.

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sangmaharani

January 23, 2017 at 10:14 PM

Yes. That's exactly my issue is. I wish the manhwa author not giving permission to alter the story to such length, because not only it's disrespectful to the original... It feels like the drama just borrowing the title for marketing purpose, no?

About the casting. NJH is a typical clasmate crush. So I cant picture him as Habaek who has divine aura and is supernaturally beautiful.

MCW may nail it to be gorgeus lady, though I think Shin Mina fit the image more.

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31 believed

January 22, 2017 at 9:20 PM

If she accepts, get NJH out of there.

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32 minah

January 22, 2017 at 9:22 PM

Moon Chae Won and Lee Jun Ki, that is all.

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bananachocolate

January 22, 2017 at 9:37 PM

Oh now you filled my head with a better possibility ;_;
Too bad Lee Jun Ki wants a modern drama.

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Alexa

January 22, 2017 at 9:51 PM

This is going to be a modern drama.

Nam Joo Hyuk much too young for Moon Chae Won. Although he is a promising actor and good looking, nothing about his features speak mythical or godly. He gives a lot of boy-next-door vibes.

Lee Jun Ki would be perfect for Moon Chae Won. But if they are going for someone younger, then my vote goes to either Park Hyung Sik (he has the regal aura and the acting chop) or Kang Ha Neul.

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Nadila Nadila

January 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM

I initially don't mind about Hyungsik in the previous post, since I can see him playing these kind of roles well, but if the leading lady is someone like MCW, I just prefers her to be paired with someone her age or older (for a better chemistry you know), like ahem maybe somebody like Kang Dong Won (ya, you can tell me I'm deluded, but the guy literally said that he don't mind staring in a drama in that one interview hahaha)

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Alexa

January 22, 2017 at 10:33 PM

Ya. I read that interview too. He said he is open to star in a drama and not constraining himself with movies only.

Kang Dong Won would be great but I would want Kang Ha Neul. It's high time for him to be elevated to leading man status. The man is super talented, just too bad he is a little underrated. What could be greater than to have an equally charismatic lead actress other than Moon Chae Won.

Nadila Nadila

January 22, 2017 at 11:16 PM

@Alexa but KHN is also young as much as PHS, personally someone like KDW, or like some suggested LJK, might be a better partner for her, I just want a sizzling adult chemistry hehe... yeah KHN needs his leading man status tho I get it, maybe he can surprise me, but I still prefer someone older hehe

Alexa

January 23, 2017 at 12:01 AM

@nada

Kang Ha Neul is young but he has a very matured look. That is why I think he quite fit the bills when come to pairing with a much older actress.

Lee Jun Ki and Kang Dong Won are perfect but seems like they are going for lesser known actor but a high profile actress. I agree that Park Hyung Sik would look quite young compare to MCW but I think no problem when comes to appearance if it is Kang Ha Neul. Anyway, Lee Soo Hyuk born in 1988, just a year younger than MCW and though been around for quite sometimes, still yet to be promoted to leading man status. May be he is a good candidate especially with that unique look.

Hah...we spazz a lot on the possible pairing, isn't it?

bananachocolate

January 23, 2017 at 1:14 AM

Oops I forgot they are making it into a modern drama. MCW is around 30 while LJK is in his early 30s.
But I like your other two choices since KHN tends to appear older (he's in his mid-twenties) and this seems like a role he can pull off.
PHS from what I saw of him does give off a regal aura, but I feel a male with a more older looking appearance or aura would fit more with MCW.

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blissfulennaira

January 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM

Yesss for this!! They will be a good pair!

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33 bananachocolate

January 22, 2017 at 9:38 PM

Moon Chae-won, girrrl ya need to take it lol.
Her acting can do no wrong to the character except for the possibility of a bad script but the writer and pd are pretty solid.

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34 Viki

January 22, 2017 at 9:57 PM

Ooh, maybe the spin-off is of a water-god who fell for a noona-like lead? So like, despite him being probably Goblin-age, he appears younger than MCW and does puppy love for her?

OMG I'D LOVE IT!!

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35 Alexa

January 22, 2017 at 9:57 PM

I am happy that they are courting Moon Chae Won for this role. She got the look and the acting prowess for this kinda role. But I am not sure about the pairing with Nam Joo Hyuk. Perhaps with some other actor - Park Hyung Sik, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim Soo Hyun or Do Ji Han.

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36 wer

January 22, 2017 at 9:58 PM

i don't know isn't she al little too old for the role?in general and compare too him too..she wish for lee soo huyk and kim ji won

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37 Bleu

January 22, 2017 at 10:03 PM

Oh my! Chae-wonnie please say yes! She's the reason why I check on kdrama news everyday, I miss seeing her so much! Having her in a drama wriiten by Misaeng's writer is better than anything I could have hoped for!

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38 seizh

January 22, 2017 at 10:14 PM

omg YESSSSS, just when I was praying to kdrama Gods to put MCW on the small screen againnn.

Joo Ji Hoon or Lee Dong Wook as Habaek may be a better choice than NJH. But now that offer is out for the lead characters, since nothing is yet confirmed, anything can happen.

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39 soonoona

January 22, 2017 at 10:37 PM

The only oppa I'm dying to see to be paired with moon chae won is Ji Chang Wook.

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40 Glowry

January 22, 2017 at 10:39 PM

What about Yoo Yeon Seok? He did well in Gu Family Book.. and these two got some explosive chemistry!

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41 sharreb

January 22, 2017 at 10:48 PM

On the upside im so happy we were wrong that we thought the production is going for a youthful cast.
Yes yes yes to Moon Chae Won. Love her in Innocent man/Nice guy.
Cant quite picture her with Nam Joo Hyuk. Especially since the latter has a vy boyish face ontop of being young. The odds he woult it down i heard is slim. Many even said he hinted at taking on this project thru his instagram post.

I just googled and realise MCW belongs to the same agency as LJG... namoo actors

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sharreb

January 22, 2017 at 11:05 PM

We are at the last week of month. And this plans to be filmed next month. I cant wait for a final confirmation on the casting. With the ability of the director n writer its hard not to look forward to this drama. I also zone in on the word spin off. So that means we look forward to alot of changes from the manhwa. I thk the writer wants to maintain control on plot twist so that things wont be 'expected to flow the way it did in the manhwa which almost evyone reads and knows off' so il stop complaining about them switching from historical to modern setting

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CC

January 23, 2017 at 1:26 AM

I'm pretty sure both side are already confirmed this drama.

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42 Tiffy

January 22, 2017 at 11:15 PM

The other Moon (Geunyoung) might have been a better choice, since she's more baby faced.

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melanie

January 23, 2017 at 1:45 AM

She has baby face but she is not beautiful

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43 SH

January 22, 2017 at 11:23 PM

When would Kim Jiwon get a lead role?! When????

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44 Joie

January 22, 2017 at 11:36 PM

Kim Woo Bin for the male lead please!

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45 San Maru

January 22, 2017 at 11:37 PM

I wish it's Jung Somin or Kim Ji won for playing soah, Moon chaewon is good but her face and aura is too mature, so curious who will playing Habaek, *errrr Casting directure can u offer it to yonghwa hahahahaaaa ~~

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sangmaharani

January 23, 2017 at 11:00 PM

ikr?! If they only need mediocre acting skill (NJH is good at WFKBJ but...) they should give it to actor who has the 'look' such as yonghwa or jonghyun. At least we dont have to struggle imagining them as beautiful since they already are. Hihi.

And if only they cast jonghyun and then get gong seungyeon, my life will be complete, period.

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otp3 is a shit

January 24, 2017 at 3:58 AM

@Catt Don't be so greedy, Jonghyun & Seungyeon already has a drama and it wil airing in february this year, and you know what Jonghyun has a new drama with Lee Yoo bi then again Jonghyun will staring Fucking FNC drama with Minhyuk, BUT Yonghwa & Jungshin didn't include in that.
And plus Jonghyun Can't act he's the worst actor of Cn blue, unlike Yonghwa,minhyuk, and jungshin wich is decent.... and Yonghwa face is more dreamy,handsome,korean,manhwa-is than the stiff Jonghyun

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46 juliesean

January 22, 2017 at 11:55 PM

I'm not too keen for this pairing. She looks more like his noona than a love interest. Even if it's a noona romance, they are still not compatible. It would be great to get Lee Sung Kyung in the role, if Nam Joo Hyuk does accept the lead role. But it's just wishful thinking on my end. I doubt they will pair up again immediately after their last drama.

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Elena

January 23, 2017 at 2:06 AM

Yeah, LSK+NJH together in Bride of the water god could have been awesome but it's just wishful thinking on our side...
I'm not excited about this pairing either. She looks too mature for him. I hope the writer and PD team know what they are doing. I like Moon Chae Won a lot and wish her success, but I am concerned about NJH now, people would be quick in putting the blame on him if the show does not work, since it seems that almost everyone wants someone older.

Anyway, we do not have enough information in order to be sure whether this is a good idea or not... If they decide to take it, I will watch since I like both of them. :D I guess he is supposed to be older than her but youthful in appearance, so it's not really a noona romance, haha!! Who knows, maybe the writer is going to surprise us with an approach that fits to this pairing. :)

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47 Harem

January 23, 2017 at 12:03 AM

I vote for yoo jae suk! he would be good in this! He will tease moon chae won all day long! :p

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48 yoonjaepuppylove

January 23, 2017 at 12:08 AM

Moon Chae Won is not a bad choice for Soah, although I would love to see Kim So Hyun, Lee Taeri, or Han Yeri as Soah instead. However, the plot description with Soah being a doctor is so far off from the manhwa characterization and storyline, even if it a spin-off and set in modern times. If the only component of the drama ends up being the fantasy elements of a Habaek-esque male lead, then it's not really related to Bride of the Water God at all. It would be amazing to see the manhwa adapted into a drama or movie in its original fantasy saeguk form and stay relatively faithful to the characters and storyline as they were presented in the manhwa. Sigh.

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yoonjaepuppylove

January 23, 2017 at 12:09 AM

*Kim Taeri

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Aedyna

January 23, 2017 at 6:23 AM

Ooooohh Kim Tae Ri is an excellent idea!! I love the idea of having Nam Joo Hyuk as the the god but Moon Chae Won? Idk I mean I like her but not really in this role.... Unless she can surprise us or something....

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bananachocolate

January 23, 2017 at 1:18 AM

I'm thinking that sacrifice will just end up turning into paying off my father's debt... which I've seen quite a lot of before :\ There goes my excitement...