News bites: February 4, 2017
by awcoconuts
TOP, Junsu
- Come back healthy and well! TOP (Tazza 2) and Junsu (who recently made a cameo appearance on Introverted Boss) are reporting for duty next week. They’ll begin basic training on February 9 before serving the remainder of their mandatory enlistment period as military policemen. [My Daily]
- I’m hoping for a speedy recovery for Moon Geun-young (Village: Secret of Achiara), who is currently in the hospital with a diagnosis of compartment syndrome. Moon underwent emergency surgery on February 2 after experiencing arm pain on the 1st, and she is awaiting a second surgery. Romeo and Juliet, the musical she is currently headlining with Park Jung-min, has canceled its shows in Daejeon this weekend, and depending on her health, upcoming engagements in Daegu and Andong may also be canceled. Her agency offered profuse apologies to fans who had anticipated seeing her on stage. [Star News]
- Congratulations to Hwang Jung-eum (Lucky Romance)–she and her husband are expecting their first child in the fall! [My Daily]
- Look for a slew of comedic movie sequels to hit theaters later this year. The follow-up to 2014’s Pirates has been confirmed, with the original team of writer Chun Seong-il and director Lee Seok-hoon on board, as well as stars Sohn Ye-jin and Kim Nam-gil. The Accidental Detective (or Private Investigator: The Beginning) will also be getting a sequel, and has secured starring duo Kwon Sang-woo and Sung Dong-il to reprise their roles, but will hire a new director to helm the second edition. Finally, the third installment of Detective K (also known as Joseon’s Greatest Detective) will combine the forces of Kim Myung-min and Oh Dal-soo again when it heads into production this summer. While serial works aren’t common in the Korean film industry, depending on how these sequels fare, a couple of projects that have been put on the back burner (New World 2, The Berlin File 2) may finally come to fruition. [Star News]
- Lee Byung-heon is hoping for another hit in collaboration with Yoon Jae-kyun’s production company JK Film (Master, Insiders). He’s signed on to play a has-been boxer in That’s My World, which will be helmed by Choi Sung-hyun in his directorial debut (he wrote the screenplay for Fatal Encounter or The King’s Wrath). The film will follow his reconciliation with his younger brother (Park Jung-min, Entourage), who’s been cast as a genius pianist with a physical disability. Filming will begin around June. [DongA]
- Jealousy will rear its ugly head in the weekend drama You’re Too Much. Sohn Tae-young has been cast as the granddaughter of a university chancellor and a well-bred, dignified woman who is engaged to Jung Kyeo-woon (Oh My Venus). Jung previously held a torch for Uhm, which will cause a crack in Sohn’s self-esteem. You’re Too Much follows Blow Breeze on March 4 on MBC. [Joy News 24]
- I miss him in dramas, but it looks like Jung Woo (Retrial) will be staying in movieland a little longer. Fifth Column has been delayed, and he’s decided on a film called Heungbu as his next project. Based on a Korean folktale about two brothers, one greedy (Nolbu) and the other humble and kind (Heungbu), the film will be a new interpretation of the classic story, but still set in historical times. Heungbu will be directed by Jo Geun-hyun (Late Spring, 26 Years) and cameras are expected to begin rolling before mid-year. [Star News 24]
- Jeon Su-jin (Jackpot, Descended From the Sun) has been cast as Choi Kang-hee‘s sister-in-law in Mystery Queen. An immature but intelligent woman studying to be a psychologist, she and Choi get along, but they have a love/hate relationship. Kim Min-jae (The King, Village: Secret of Achiara) will play Lee Won-geun‘s partner and hoobae lieutenant. He’s fiercely loyal to and fond of his partner, but at work, he’ll tend to pass responsibilities off to his sunbae. Mystery Queen will take the spot vacated by Chief Kim on KBS in March. [TV Report 1, 2]
Moon Geun-young, Hwang Jung-eum
Lee Byung-heon, Park Jung-min
Sohn Tae-young, Jung Woo
Jeon Su-jin, Kim Min-jae
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Tags: 1 show to rule them all, Hwang Jung-eum, Jung Woo, Lee Byung-heon, Moon Geun-young, news bites, Park Jung-min, sequels, Sohn Tae-young, TOP
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1 boomboompow
February 4, 2017 at 3:13 AM
So like, if I call 911 (or equivalent in Korea), there's a chance TOP might show up on my door to check on me?
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michykdrama
February 4, 2017 at 3:54 AM
I've learnt from watching Voice that it's 112! ?
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fab
February 4, 2017 at 8:07 AM
It's funny because the emergency services here has the same number, will report when I can get TOP on the phone. ^_^
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nchoe
February 4, 2017 at 3:57 AM
If I lived in Korea, I'd be abusing that number for sure.
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Riman Rakshit
February 4, 2017 at 7:48 AM
lol XD
sounds like a kdrama plot, an antifan calls for help, and the celeb she hated shows up and saves her life and she falls in love and becomes a sasaeng
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Jennifer Calabrese
February 4, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Cute plot line - I would watch that drama ?
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alert
February 4, 2017 at 8:19 AM
I would watch that! Make it a thriller please!
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korfan
February 4, 2017 at 9:27 AM
I'm laughing already! It has "comedy" written all over it.
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gureum
February 4, 2017 at 3:36 PM
sounds more like a horror story than a romcom. call it "so i married a crazy fan"
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okitokki
February 6, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Lol ikr. you can't say "becomes a sasaeng" and then try to sell it to me as a rom-com! there is nothing romantic about sasaeng fans lol. that would definitely be horror... altho it could still have a comedic aspect haha
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petirrojo
February 4, 2017 at 10:45 AM
If only it were that simple! Military police are called upon to respond to problems in military facilities, or concerning military personnel, so unless you live on an army base in their jurisdiction/branch of service, or were a law-breaking soldier/sailor/airman you would likely be out of luck TT TT
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anon
February 5, 2017 at 9:10 AM
he is a military police, not the police
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2 Katherine
February 4, 2017 at 3:14 AM
I so badly want to see Jung Woo back in dramaland, I selfishly want a good dose of him every week lol.
That being said I'm really looking forward to his film Retrial with Kang Haneul, it definitely has caught my attention going by the trailer.
With his new project Heungbu will he be playing both roles or just one ?
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3 keiru
February 4, 2017 at 3:53 AM
Pirates sequel ! Yaaay !!
But I feel worried too, it's such a relief that Kim Nam Gil's character FINALLY got a happy ending in 'Pirates'.
So they'd better keeping his character alive at the end of the sequel or else I'll never watch him in anything again. I've already had enough wounds from all of his tragic stories :(
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depe
February 4, 2017 at 3:56 PM
hey, a whole fan of him felt the same way too. I wonder when will he back to dramaland. Is there no PD or writernim come to him or what.
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4 AKTFtvxq
February 4, 2017 at 3:55 AM
national service for junsu possible until the end of the year 2019
and 2020 will be reunited TV5Q .. I really hope it will happen. Always keep the faith.
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blerger
February 4, 2017 at 9:36 AM
Pretty sure he comes back on 11/08/18. So not too long~
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AKTFtvxq
February 4, 2017 at 10:15 AM
ahhh .. (lol)thanks for the correction
so it was not long
they will be reunite 2019 i think
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5 Ammy
February 4, 2017 at 4:19 AM
In hope that Moon Geun-young is fine now and its good news that Hwang Jung-eum is a soon-to-be mom but then no project from her this whole year.
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6 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
February 4, 2017 at 4:44 AM
Compartment Syndrome? How'd she get that? But regardless how, get well soon Moon GeunYoung!
(Although, her musical being cancelled sucks for so many people. Shouldn't they have had an understudy for problems like this?)
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7 Wag-a-muffin
February 4, 2017 at 5:26 AM
How many geniuses live in Korea, anyway?
If someone said, "Is there a genius in the house?" would half of the men present raise their hands? (In a humble way, of course.)
How do you get the label of genius? Is there a State run exam? Can you just say, "I am a genius at brushing my teeth?"
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fab
February 4, 2017 at 7:56 AM
If you are male and brush your teeth in a particular way, then yes, you are a genius, congrats!
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canxi
February 4, 2017 at 9:11 AM
If a genius is in the room but no one around knows it...are they still a genius?
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8 Bili Bala Pabo Bara
February 4, 2017 at 5:29 AM
When I see the word 'sequel', it immediately reminded me of the Liar Game sequel that I am still waiting for. Maybe dramabeans can compile the top 10 dramas that NEEDS a sequel ASAP lol hahas
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9 Lin_K
February 4, 2017 at 5:41 AM
I hope MGY makes a speedy recovery. I also wonder if there is any news on the actor from Mirror of the Witch; the one who was diagnosed with cancer.
Looking forward to the sequels of Detective K and The Accidental Detective!
Congratulations to Hwang Jung Eum and her husband!!
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ShinDay6YK?
February 4, 2017 at 7:06 AM
I've read some news about him and it was said that he is already recovered from his illness ? what a good news! Hoping it's true..
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Lin_K
February 8, 2017 at 12:51 AM
That's good to hear!
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10 Ah In
February 4, 2017 at 5:42 AM
Tabiiiiiii, come back well!
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11 lordseungri
February 4, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Come back healthy Bingu TOP :( I can't believe no BB for a long time but hopefully it'll pass by quickly.
Congrats to HJE!!!!! How wonderful ~
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12 Sancheezy
February 4, 2017 at 7:38 AM
Congrats for Hwang Jeung Um for the pregnancy
(o^▽^o)
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risa
February 4, 2017 at 6:39 PM
My first thought was, "Aww, I'm really happy for her-- I bet she's gonna love being a mom." And then, "Someone had better start designing some wacky denim onesies, stat!"
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13 alpha
February 4, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Come back safely my dear TOP. You will be missed so so much, I have cried so much already. He is my first bias and only bias in Kpop land. </3
Also congratulations for the pregnancy to Hwang Jung Eum. But I am a bit sad since that means I probably wont see her in dramaland anytime soon.
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14 mindy
February 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM
Congrats to Hwang Jung-eum!!! I was beginning to wonder why she wasn't in the drama casting news lately! That woman never stops working.
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15 fab
February 4, 2017 at 7:59 AM
MGY! Wish her a speedy recovery. And return to TV.
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16 mary
February 4, 2017 at 10:33 AM
O___o
Kim Min-jae is playing Lee Won-geun's hoobae???
Didn't he used to be Sung-jae's sunbae police guy in Achiara? I wonder if the reversed hierarchy is going to be played for laughs like Pa-oh and Dan-se in Hwarang. :D
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17 purpleowl
February 4, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Jeon Soo Jin is blonde?!
Bad choice. One of the first people I've seen look less interesting blonde. Not that most people look good blonde but it usually makes it more interesting to look at them.
Her stunning eye shape isn't as pronounced with that color.
Oh, well. Congrats unnie on a new show.
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18 gina
February 4, 2017 at 12:07 PM
lol what? i dont remember seeing a TOP cameo in introverted boss..?
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UmbrellaMan
February 4, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Junsu made the cameo appearance, not TOP.
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19 HeadsNo2
February 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM
Not TOP!!!!!!! *cries*
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peyinyin
February 5, 2017 at 5:58 AM
*cries* *cries* *sob*
*pass some tissues*
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20 Lirauly Avila
February 5, 2017 at 8:01 AM
See you soon my dear TOP I love you!!!! Congrats Jun-Eum, have a healthy pregnancy!!!
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