She'll probably cast a big star, no reason for her not too, it'll elevate the status of the drama. But I can't help but hope she can cast an unknown talent. She, out of all people, can afford it. And we get to discover and welcome a new lead man in drama land.

I actually enjoyed DOTS and Goblin as well as Secret Garden but couldn't bring myself to enjoy Heirs and A Gentleman's Dignity (I actually had to force myself to finish both of them and felt like they were a waste of time. Don't get mad at me!) I agree she focuses too much on the pretty and less on the story but I might give this one a chance again as long as it's 16 episodes and not 20.

i am recomended kim tae ri ass lead actress and lead actor song jongki again? or kim so hyun it will be great drama

After all the 1930s beauty we've been bestowed upon on Chicago Typewriter, I am definitely on board with this drama. I'm thinking this will be a little like Downton Abbey but K-dramafied (lol) so I can't wait to see who gets cast for this!

I'm probably biased and well, I honestly don't have enough K-drama cred to recommend anybody else other than the leads I've watched recently but throwing out there anyway... Lee Je Hoon, anyone? I feel he has that certain toughness that you expect from a military character but he also has that charming playfulness about him.

Jo In Sung please.

and i am trying to imagine.. with all that wonderful setup.. how awesome first 8 episodes will be.. and then true to her nature.. the descent will begin..

I don't want to feel empty at the end of it.. the premise is too interesting to be ruined like last two dramas..

hmm on her actor selection-

can't think of anyone but gong yoo.. who else does she love.. kim wo bin.. but he doesn't have that skills of an actor as she seeks.. Hyun bin yes.. and unfortunately kim wo bin is out of action..

lastly there is park bo gum... yup that can work

I wish Ji Chang Wook could be the one as he has a wide range of emotion but alas he is going to enlist soon. I dont know why i think its so ji sub

Lee sang yoon... he has expressive eyes and maybe it's cause Whisper just ended but I admit I'm finding it hard to see him in the soldier gear looking all soldiery and all.
So Ji sub.. I've missed him. That is all. Gong yoo is an option...?
Ah... yes.. Won bin. I'd be over the moon if he could make a comeback. Just think about the ratings... Kim Eunsook, the same pd and beloved, estranged Won bin. Is that too much to ask???

I'm very wary about this, I don't like KES's works very much - I find it very hard to connect with it. Somehow she gets really great premises but when it comes to execution...I don't know. Admittedly I've only watched a few of her work: Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden and Goblin - but I've read reviews on her other dramas which led me to not watch them. I liked Paris 'cos the romance execution was new and fresh (at that time); Secret Garden (which remains my fave of hers) only 'cos of how Hyun Bin elevated the character; while Goblin I didn't like even though I love Gong Yoo a lot which made the disappointment so much heavier.

For me she doesn't do character developments very well - like all fluff, no substance. Sometimes I think maybe that "quick banter" dialogue she's famous for only works in Korean and gets lost in translation - I haven't really seen it. So I'm not sure about this...

"tells the story of a soldier in the righteous army falling in love with an aristocrat’s daughter"

And I'm eyerolling out of existence... I mean I know Kim Eun Sook isn't here to invent everything new and I really like the period she is setting this story in but I know what we're going to see when she is writing a love story. So I guess - if the cast isn't super interesting - I'll give this a pass.

I love period dramas! However, re the writer, I repeatedly fell asleep during Goblin and eventually dropped it and only watch DOTS for the male lead and secondary couple...the story was blah. I haven't seen Heirs as it was universally panned... So, wait and see.

I'm pretty sure she's eyeing Kang Dong Won for the male lead or Won Bin its gonna be between those two.

I don't care what kind of plot she will write or who will be the male leads, I mean we all know her style, no use to expect something different from her. At least so far she wrote a believeable romance stories, and that's her specialty.

I just wish Kim So Eun will get the opportunity to act in her drama. If first lead is too much to ask, second lead is good enough for me. She is also stand out in historical drama, so this sound perfect for her. Her career also has to take off to somewhere and by doing a hit writer's drama, can somewhat boost her popularity.

She may have had some misses but it's undeniable she knows what her target demographic wants. I do hope this one will be more developed in terms of substance.

When full period dramas come to mind, I think of Fashion 70s and Gaksital. One was meh, the other was great. Let's hope this one is the latter.

I've been watching a ton of sageuks lately, and each time I do I end up googling the time period and learning more about Korean history. Chicago Typewriter has me learning about the Japanese occupation, and now this new drama I'm sure will have me diving into that particular time period. As someone who grew up in the West with an extremely Eurocentric education of 'World History', it's an unexpected bonus to find myself learning so much about the rest of the world, all the while swooning over the witty banter and (b)romance. Looking forward to Mr. Sunshine - even when Kim Eun Sook's writing is infuriating, it still manages to be compelling.

I was thinking about Hyunbin but then i remember he already acted in Secret Garden. man i realized how i miss him on screen..

"Mr. Sunshine is planning to air in spring or summer of 2018." Ah, I shouldn't have read the last part! :(

Ryu Joon Yeol! I think he can handle the "character requires strong narration and wide breadth of emotion". And he can definitely pull off being an American soldier with his excellent english skills. How do I ask the drama gods to grant me this?

At least she's trying for an interesting period other than JoSeeeeeeeoooonnnnnn....

I want KIM SOO HYUN!!!

I want KIM SOO HYUN or KWON SANG WOO

I am so excited for this new show. I was watching Chicago Typewriter and always waiting for more moments about their past lives. Hopefully, this show can fulfill those wishes. I loved Goblin and I know this writer is outstanding since she created so many big hits. I seriously wonder which actor she has in mind and better yet, I hope they cast a great actress too :)

I usually don't check writer and PD of a drama, but obviously I should do it. In this article are quote all my favorite drama! Definitely a plan to watch for me.

This sounds sooo good...Now i'm all in curious about the casting offers,who does she want to cast for the leading man...

I nominate Ryu Jun Yeol... I just want to see him rise rise rise! He definitely has the range, and can do anything thrown at him. Jo In Sung would be good too.

this lady is churning out more dramas than shoes I've bought this year...

You know who I'd like...Kim Moo Yul (My Beautiful Bride). I doubt that's who she has in mind but I think he has that classic look and the range. I dunno about the leading lady though. I'd have to know more about the character.

I know the writer is popular but apart from secret garden and gentleman's dignity i could never bring myself to finish her drama i always drop it half way i always get bored sorry to some who i might have offended with this but that's just how i feel.

The downvotes are raining in the comment section of this post. People clearly have strong feelings about this.

lol can't believe I mistyped his name *dies* Gong Yoo! Ahh okay it was autocorrect people *laughs*

Normally I'm not a fan of KES but (I still watch all her dramas) most importantly the time period got me excited. Turn of the century? Yes please! \^O^/

How about Lee Seung Gi when he's done with military service? It would be a perfect comeback drama, like DOTS was for Soong Joong Ki. I'd also recommend Jo Jung Suk, since I'd die to see him in uniform again. Ernest Bot!

Kim Eun Sook AND PD Lee Eung Bok? I'm in!! Oohh... 2018 can't come fast enough!

Going by the timeline, the lead actor would need to be at least in his mid thirties? Hmm...the possibilities....

IMHO Lee Je-Hoon will be perfect for this role

This sounds so good already hnfs

I read somewhere that SJK wasn't writer Kim's first choice for DOTS. The nominees were Won Bin, Jo In-sung, and Kim Woo-bin but those three all turned it down. So maybe this time she can get one of them as the lead in this?

Kang Ha Neul and Go Ah Sung for the role please.

I can already imagine KHN as the dashing good looking young soldier and Ah Sung in a 1900's settings. Would be epic.

so, sets that are already available set limit to what you can write? I have noticed the same sets being used, but can it actually affect the whole starting point of the script?

Is Park Shin Hye doing any drama this year? I want her back in drama soon.

please please please... cast the lead actor who speaks fluent English. He grew up and is American soldier.. Asian speaking fluent English, this is an all-kill just imagining it.

but but but... which Korean actor speaks fluent English, strong narration and has wide breadth of emotions...

i really had enough of Asian speaking so-so English.. which makes the flow a bit lopsided...

please please please...

no shade but I seem to look for the exact opposite of what this writer has to offer since I called both of her biggest dramas 'biggest disappointments' (without realizing they're both from the same person).
I should stop looking at actors and focus on finding favourite screenwriters instead.