Neighborhood Lawyer writer returns with a new hero in Gentleman
by javabeans
There’s a new drama in the works titled Gentleman, described as a comedic hero piece with melodrama elements and deals with con artists. That description covers a broad range of genres, but it’s something I can see coming from the director of comic-melo-fantasy dramas Come Back, Ajusshi and Rooftop Prince, PD Shin Yoon-sub, and the writer of comedic legal underdog drama Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho, Lee Hyang-hee.
The plot deals with con artists who work to catch other con artists, which may sound on the surface a lot like OCN dramas Police Unit 38 or Bad Guys, but based on the description, Gentleman will be going for a lighter, quirkier tone. First off, the drama aims to depict a new style of hero, while declaring that “Justice is not in my dictionary,” smacking down baddies, and dealing with scammers by scamming them right back.
The drama purports to offer a satisfying and refreshing storyline that will offer comfort in a chaotic world, and the description emphasizes the “upbeat, satisfying, pure entertainment” value of the show. Mixed in will be socially relevant messages and a spirit of love and hope. (That sounds just like Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho’s M.O., and that drama was a pleasant surprise in its feel-good plot and satisfying comeuppances, so it’s not a bad comparison to elicit.)
Gentleman does not yet have a broadcaster attached, but is aiming for a premiere in the latter half of the year. It is currently casting.
Via Osen
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1 Joyous
April 5, 2017 at 4:10 AM
Kim Woo Bin for male lead.
For all his Con-Artist Like film.
He is fit with the role.
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Dilu89
April 5, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Oh! Yes, Can't agree more.
Please cast Kim Woo Bin.
We really need to see him in a drama again this year.
He seems to be focussing more on films. However, I am eagerly waiting to see him on a drama.
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2 Martin J Simwaba
April 5, 2017 at 4:20 AM
This could 've been a suited role for Seo In Guk
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3 Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 4:27 AM
Does it means no season 2 for Neighbourhood Lawyer for the time being?
And why I do see Namgoong Min in this role lol. #maybeiamstillinwithdrawalmode
I think this kind of role suits more with actor in 30s and more senior. Who is in you mind? I want Kang Dong Won back to dramaland.
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Martin J Simwaba
April 5, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Oh........, Namgoong Min, how i miss that guy
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 5:55 AM
You're not alone.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 6:59 AM
See this https://www.instagram.com/p/BSgUE7xFCPx/;
How can we move on when they are also not yet lol. Junho posted the same video few days ago. I want the PD to release all the uncut scenes..
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Martin J Simwaba
April 5, 2017 at 8:14 AM
You're right. It's impossible for everyone to forget this soon. We just have to cope with it. Thanks for the link uh, sis'?
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 11:38 AM
You are welcome.
Alessar
April 5, 2017 at 9:55 AM
I almost lost it when Min was wobbling like he was made out of rubber and fangirling for Junho.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 11:39 AM
LOL I know right..I cannot wait to see them together winning Best Couple at KBS Award this year.
harunomasu
April 5, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Me too! I want an experience actor to tackle the role. Or if they want to cast someone young, someone with charisma like Inguk. That boy is amazing as con man and very believable too
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blubluskye
April 5, 2017 at 5:45 AM
Park Hyung-sik comes to mind
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daniboo
April 5, 2017 at 6:12 AM
NO!!!!!!
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nami2
April 5, 2017 at 6:18 AM
I don't want to be greedy but I'd love it XD...I'm sure he would be awesome as a quirky con artist. Only 4 episodes left of SWDBS and I'm already feeling withdrawal symptoms *sigh* Hope he will do another drama this year *crossing fingers*
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harunomasu
April 5, 2017 at 7:21 AM
Love Park Hyung-sik to death but I don't know whether he'll be able to pull off the charisma as con man
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 11:41 AM
Maybe a bit more experienced actor is prefereable? Korea doesn't lack of great actors.
Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 5:58 AM
SIG will be a very great choice. But he will still do his miitary this year, I supposed. Any updates on him?
Or maybe Song Joong Ki. About time for him to come back to dramaland.
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harunomasu
April 5, 2017 at 7:19 AM
Heard that he was released 4 days after his military service started. His leg hurt or something. If he's deemed not fit to be in military service, he'll e discharged and who knows? He might be able to take this one :D
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nami2
April 5, 2017 at 8:34 AM
Unfortunately, even if he were to be declared unfit to serve, he will still have to keep a low profile (due to the backlash it may cause)... Therefore, he won't be able to take on that project or any other project for that matter...Choi Jin Hyuk has been discharged after completing only 7 months of his service and he had to wait the end of his service term before resuming activities.
nami2
April 5, 2017 at 6:44 AM
Kim Ji Hoon would have been a perfect choice imo if he hadn't already signed for weekend drama 'Bad thief, good thief' with SNSD's Seohyun*rolleyes*
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 6:51 AM
Too bad. But I believe he will be paired with Im Jo Eun, and there is Ji Hyun Woo in this drama too, only her the weakest link so.. I will be watching for the other three leads anyway.
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nami2
April 5, 2017 at 9:11 AM
That's the only consolation I have. Im Jo Eun is one talented actress who unfortunately keeps playing second fiddle to so-so actresses (she's lead material imo). I, of course, feel very bad for Ji Hyun Woo, he deserves a better partner. As for me, it's a pass. Love Kim Ji Hoon but I can't bring myself to watch 50 episodes of SNSD's Seohyun awful/cringy acting.
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azzo
April 5, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Yes, I was seeing him while reading this, it's totally him!
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Dilu89
April 5, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Oh Yes, Kang Dong Won!
He really needs to come back to drama land.
Looks forward to see him in a good project.
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jessanno
April 5, 2017 at 7:32 PM
I was just coming to post this! While I was reading the description I said to myself Namgoong Min would be perfect for this! I hope an offer goes out to him.
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4 larus
April 5, 2017 at 5:05 AM
I want a leading lady as one of important characters, playing a con-artist, of course. Do it, show!
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Grapes
April 5, 2017 at 6:01 AM
Yeah the lead actor try to catch her but he can't because she's smart and always one step ahead, they will be in each others throats many bickerings, in a weird circumstances they will want to catch the same person so they join hands and fall in love in the proses.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 6:48 AM
Jo Jung Suk and Seo Hyun Jin sounds perfect for this, just saying. ?
As long as both leads written well. This writer's past drama was male centric, so maybe not male centric this time.
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Grapes
April 5, 2017 at 8:06 AM
Yes JJS please, he's perfect in anything, but isn't he committed to a movie!
I wish they choose leads from late 20s to any 30 something.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 11:28 AM
I hope he will also do drama this year.
Fay
April 5, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Oh please not Seo Hyun Jin. She's a bit overacted. Gong Hyo Jin or Jung Yumi are more better choice. But for smart role, Ha Ji Won is the perfect choice.
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Sera The Ms Temper
April 5, 2017 at 11:26 AM
What's wrong with a bit overacted though lol. I love the other choices you mentioned, but Ha Ji Won is already in talk for another drama, so maybe no. I alreadu imagine her in doctor's coat.
larus
April 7, 2017 at 11:06 AM
What are the chances for a good female role in the sea of male centric dramas? But I am still hoping!
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5 Grapes
April 5, 2017 at 5:18 AM
Ahh so many news today! Thank you DB for all the quick updates, your the best.
When you say light and quirky reminds me of chief kim, i feel the writer was inspired by CK.
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6 faza
April 5, 2017 at 6:31 AM
Sounds like the US tv show Leverage.
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7 Gean
April 5, 2017 at 6:35 AM
I want Eric! I always think he could do goofy roles since watching him in Discovery of Romance. The female, what about Yoon Eun Hye? I think this role suits her perfectly. Younger actors, Park Shin Hye and Kim Soo Hyun are my first choice.
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8 seares
April 5, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Omg, I would be thrilled to see Park Bo Gum in a show like this both uplifting and meaningful.
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9 frabbycrabsis
April 5, 2017 at 8:18 AM
So... it's like Kurosagi? Sounds fun.
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10 redfox
April 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM
so now it is the new It Career in dramas? Soon, we might get a con artist academy where all wannabe kdrama con artists go to study. Then a conman town where they have specialty shops for con artists and counter-con-artists and a hairdresser for con artists and well actually Peter Sellers already made that movie, I think.
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redfox
April 5, 2017 at 9:40 AM
The Conmantown would be like Halloween Town without coffins. The leader of Conmantown one day learns about the Noconmentown where people don´t con each other, except...the story is a con.
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11 Naeil
April 5, 2017 at 9:10 AM
I would like to see Kim Jaewook as the lead. He was a great creepy bad guy. I think he would be terrific as a con artist.
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Dilu89
April 5, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Couldn't agree more. I too think he deserves this role and he is fully capable of doing it well.
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12 spazmo
April 5, 2017 at 1:18 PM
Jo Seung Woo!
Joo Ji Hoon!
Lee Jun Ki!
Kang Dong Won!
So Ji Sub!
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