MBC announces web novel adaptation for spring 2018 schedule
by tipsymocha
Yay for some forward planning: MBC has already scheduled a drama for its spring 2018 lineup, which will be an adaptation of a popular web novel called Love Watch (as in “thunderstorm watch”). The title is a rough translation: The Korean title is literally Heart Flutter Watch, which doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as easily.
The story sounds like a fun, light rom-com revolving around a popular, talented actress and a handsome dermatologist who won a Hippocrates award for providing free treatment to patients with burn scars otherwise unable to afford it. Many of the keywords being thrown out in the plot description sound pretty run-of-the-mill for a rom-com: The heroine is a romantic while the doctor doesn’t believe in love, they’ll have a childhood connection, and because of some unexplained circumstances, the two leads will enter into a contract relationship. Done right though, this drama could be really cute and engaging. And goodness knows I’ll never say no to a contract relationship drama.
Love Watch doesn’t have a director or any actors attached to it yet, but Kim Shin-hye, whose credits include Immortal Classic and The Family Is Coming, will be penning the script. I haven’t watched either of those dramas so I’m not sure what to expect, but she has some pretty good source material to work with: The web novel consistently topped the charts on its platform Yes24 during its 46-chapter, four-month run (web novels in Korea usually release several chapters each week).
MBC has confirmed that Love Watch will premiere in March of next year. In the meantime, I’m just going to be over here making a list of dream rom-com pairings I’d like to see headline the show.
Via Ilgan Sports, Ten Asia
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1 Kimbap?
June 25, 2017 at 1:10 PM
Yay for contract relationship. Yawn for childhood connection.
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2 AussieGrl
June 25, 2017 at 1:29 PM
I like it when the hero isn't a jerk, and if he's giving free treatment to burns patients who can't afford it, it sounds like he's a good guy, yay ? and I haven't seen a good contract relationship in a while. Hoping this will be good :)
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goldenaddiction
June 25, 2017 at 2:13 PM
If you are looking for a good, recent contract relationship drama I would recommend the 1% of anything remake (if you haven't already watched it). It's the best!!
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Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 25, 2017 at 2:43 PM
1% of Anything is the cutest oh my goodness.
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Pix
June 25, 2017 at 7:26 PM
Is the remake better or the original?
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Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 25, 2017 at 8:33 PM
I didn't watch the original, but the remake with Ha Seok-jin and Jeon So-min was so cute.
tohru314
June 26, 2017 at 2:08 AM
I've seen both and I personally liked the remake better. The chemistry between Ha Seok-jin and Jeon So- min is off the charts! Their relationship seems much more natural and realistic, and as wandergirl mentioned below the kiss scenes are pretty steamy which is always a plus ;). The remake flows a lot better than the original as well. It is quickly paced and the writing is much cleaner. The original dragged in places and seemed to get bogged down with unnecessary storylines, plot points, etc. The original did air back in 2003, so it may just be a bit outdated. The original is a classic, but I definitely recommend the remake! I loved it to pieces!
wandergirl
June 25, 2017 at 9:36 PM
I loved the remake! I didn't catch the original run, but the remake is cute and sweet. It's got steamy kisses too. ;)
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Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Lol, those kisses got me shook especially the couch one. The way he swooped in and took her by surprise I was done. If it was another actor, that would creep me the hell out but these two had chemistry for days.
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roserayne
June 28, 2017 at 5:07 PM
I LOVED 1% of Anything. It got me out of my drama slump!
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3 redfox
June 25, 2017 at 1:54 PM
clichés again? but I thought I ordered pizza.
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Kimbap?
June 25, 2017 at 2:31 PM
Have you tried the new Clichés Supreme from Papa John? Don't, it is full of empty calories.
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redfox
June 25, 2017 at 2:39 PM
the only thing worse than mere clichés is clichés under a thick layer of cheese.
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redfox
June 25, 2017 at 3:59 PM
btw, this is the second time that I am talking pizza with Kimbap. this is kind of becoming a theme.
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Kimbap?
June 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM
?????
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4 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
June 25, 2017 at 2:43 PM
This sounds dull. I don't know...
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boomboompow
June 25, 2017 at 8:49 PM
With the right casts and production team, it'll be a nice guilty pleasure. Case in point, 1% Of Anything or Fight My Way.
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5 undrama
June 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Never say no to a contract relationship!
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6 zgs1994
June 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM
contract relationships are ultimate catnip material!
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7 purplesheesh
June 25, 2017 at 3:41 PM
Can I see Lee Seunggi back on my screen?
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Hikary
June 25, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Same here!! ;)
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chingu
June 25, 2017 at 8:57 PM
Seriously! I miss him so much. Was watching old Star Golden Bell vids on YT yesterday and I didn't know he spoke English so well! Lol. It was like charades, but they had to describe pictures using English and he spoke it very well. Made me think he could've been Mr. Sunshine since the male lead had to speak English well. At least he fits the "Mr. Sunshine" part. His smile + dimples = sunshine.
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8 Hikary
June 25, 2017 at 4:19 PM
I´ll like to see Park Shin Hye, Yoon Eun Hye or IU in this drama.
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9 Sera The Ms Temper
June 25, 2017 at 4:40 PM
it sounds cliche, i love contract relationship like 1% of Something but dislike childhood connection. Anyway I'll watch it they casted my fav in this drama and if the plotline can offer something different.
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10 bbstl
June 25, 2017 at 5:30 PM
How's about we call out the childhood connection early, hang a big lantern on it and then have it turn into a joke?
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11 katasu1996
June 25, 2017 at 5:42 PM
I want Yoon Kyun Sang as the lead! And for the female lead maybe Kim Ji Won? Anyone else have ideal pairings?
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chingu
June 25, 2017 at 9:05 PM
Kim Go-eun and Park Bo-gum.
Or Go-eunnie with anyone will do, really. She's my fave and I find her very shippable. I can totally see Bogummy as the dermatologist with a heart of gold and I'd just love to see them reunite and get their happy ending this time 'round.
Other male actors I'd love to see her act alongside: Ryu Joon-yeol, Park Seo-joon, and Yoo Seung-ho (omg, that'll be such a cute noona romance).
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YY
June 25, 2017 at 9:58 PM
KGE and Jang Hyuk. Hi, Twin!
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YY
June 25, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Choi Tae-joon and Nam Ji-hyun...they are amazing in Suspicious Partner.
Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na...because they were amazing in Goblin
Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara....because I love them so much in Fated to Love You
Jung Kyung-ho and Nam Gyu-ri....because I loved them so much in Cruel City and I feel frustrated that JKH has been doing dramas that haven't done him justice lately.
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12 celine
June 25, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Very generic plot, but writing and delivery just might make this one special. Looking forward to more details.
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13 chingu
June 25, 2017 at 8:50 PM
Oh, I love the floral cover! I hope the drama posters will have pretty flowers and green leaves, too.
I like that one of the main characters is an actress because it's always fun to see actors playing actors. If the Handsome Dermatologist wasn't a main character, I'd be skeptical of his kindness and think he was trying to hide something, BUT since he's one of the main characters, I think it's safe to say he's a good guy. Yay! Handsome AND heart of gold? I'm in.
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YY
June 25, 2017 at 9:58 PM
It has to be Jang Hyuk. I love Jang Hyuk. I love Oppa but Oppa's busy, so I want Jang Hyuk to be the guy.
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14 curious247
June 25, 2017 at 9:04 PM
May I know how one can get their hands on the web novel in question? Preferably in English? :)
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15 YY
June 25, 2017 at 9:56 PM
I love contract relationships!!!! I binge-watched Fated to Love You with Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara and their chemistry is scorching hot! I cried buckets of tears every episode. I love it so much, Everyone, hurry up and go watch it. I loved Full House, too! Throw in an ex girlfriend and the pain of watching the guy you've fallen in love with having a moment with his ex girl, and the guy going off with the ex girl but already in love with the new girl!!! Ahhhh, romance!!!! I want an OTP that can make me melt, and laugh, and cry all at the same time...so here's to my dream pairings:
Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara again, please!
NJH and LSK, the Swag Couple
azzo and PHJ Oppa
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16 justanotherfan
June 26, 2017 at 6:50 AM
lee min ho 1993 please dramagods
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17 CrimeFighter
June 26, 2017 at 11:08 PM
"The heroine is a romantic while the doctor doesn’t believe in love, they’ll have a childhood connection, and because of some unexplained circumstances, the two leads will enter into a contract relationship. "
Sounds like typical and cliched kdrama plot....doesn't interest me for now unless more details are released...
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18 DramaLover
June 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM
What happened to MBC Cat And Dog (Mermaid's Prince)?
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19 roserayne
June 28, 2017 at 5:08 PM
This sounds nice but it all depends on the director and cast!
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