Jang Nara, Sohn Ho-joon tie the knot for new KBS drama
by girlfriday
We’ve got another new variety-drama on the way called Confession Spouses (or Go Back Spouses, if it ends up that there’s some kind of time-travel involved), and offers are out to Jang Nara (One More Happy Ending) and Sohn Ho-joon (Blow Breeze) to headline. I honestly think the distinction “variety-drama” means very little in the current drama landscape, since the so-called hybrid dramas that we’ve seen so far—The Producers and The Best Hit—were just scripted dramas that happened to be produced by variety PDs. This new series will come from PD Ha Byung-hoon and writer Kwon Hye-joo of the hit web sitcom adaptation of The Sound of Your Heart, which garnered heaps of praise and a cult following for its witty sense of humor.
The new drama will be about a husband and wife who regret getting married, and tells the story of their “war-like, realistic life changes.” That’s not a whole lot to go on, but it does sound like a setup for relatable, everyday problems that all spouses face. I like the idea of starting with a couple where some love is already lost, which hopefully only means that the road back to happiness will be more rewarding.
I’m confident that Jang Nara could make me invested in any character she plays—she just has a likability factor and charm that goes beyond what’s on the page, and I’m always instantly rooting for her. It’s too bad that her last project Housewife Detective fell through, but that show sounded so much like Mystery Queen, which kind of cornered the market on ajumma sleuths this year. But I like the idea of this simple, relatable story for her; plus, I like her opposite Sohn Ho-joon more. They’re both so sweet… will they really play a couple at war with each other? It’s hard to imagine anything other than rainbows and puppies for them, at least until I’ve seen them fighting.
Confession Spouses is scheduled to air in KBS’s Friday-Saturday slot following Strongest Deliveryman, and premieres October 13.
Via Star News
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1 bebeswtz
August 9, 2017 at 1:20 AM
Oh my goodness, I read "Jang Nara, Sohn Ho Joon tie the knot..." and my heart skipped a beat XDDD
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coby
August 9, 2017 at 1:34 AM
Me too! Haha!
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risika199
August 9, 2017 at 4:16 AM
same reaction, thousand thoughts.. when that happend.. how..
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Oppyjcw
August 9, 2017 at 6:10 AM
Same here!!!
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haruka
August 9, 2017 at 6:51 AM
SAMEEEE. I had to take a double-take.
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Nana
August 9, 2017 at 7:00 AM
LOL, i thought it's a breaking news missed by other sites
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miiko
August 9, 2017 at 7:12 AM
Omg mee too!!
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lidyadya
August 9, 2017 at 7:20 AM
Lol me too. I was like 'how could the other news site didn't found out?'
Am I the only one disappointed that it's just a new drama? ><
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bluedoe
August 9, 2017 at 10:12 AM
Sammmmeee ❤❤❤??
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2 hannaehh
August 9, 2017 at 1:30 AM
I watched Sound of Your Heart and it's hilarious! So I've faith in the writer to make this drama fun! I'm glad that KBS is still having a project on the timeslot. Come on, it's the same timeslot as JBTC drama, if the channel can receive high ratings, I don't see a problem for KBS to achieve high rating with good project! Anyway, I hope these two accept the offer because I like both of them and I think they both are gonna make a great couple.
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bluedoe
August 9, 2017 at 10:13 AM
It wassss. Totally agree. The funniest thing ever, and now i wish this pd can just make that into a longer drama
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hannaehh
August 9, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Sound of Your Heart is damn funny! I laughed all the way from episode 1 until the end. ? Now I have high expectation toward this PD and writer to make this drama fun! I'm kinda excited for this drama because of them.
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3 Zanna
August 9, 2017 at 1:49 AM
Isnt KBS planning on canceling this timeslot?
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Sera The Ms Temper
August 9, 2017 at 2:04 AM
Probably this drama will be the last one. But nothing is confirmed yet.
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Mimi
August 9, 2017 at 4:50 AM
Yup. Apparently this will be the last drama for this slot or so I read.
I guess we'll find out soon enough.
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ohhaeyoung
August 9, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Nah, they said they haven't made a definite decision yet according to this Soompi article https://www.soompi.com/2017/08/05/kbs-responds-reports-end-friday-saturday-dramas/
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4 Sera The Ms Temper
August 9, 2017 at 2:03 AM
I was happy to read this news earlier today! I can never dislike Jang Nara in anything. She is not only a baby face queen but also a candy queen.. ? This is like a blessing, we got to hear two possible projects for Sohn Ho-joon this year who I think is charming on screen too. Yeay for more mini series for Ho-joon.
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Flightey Gazelles
August 10, 2017 at 4:09 PM
Anytime I see Jang Nara, I can't help but think of Seo In Gook, don't even know why. Though I did love their, surprisingly normal, subtly incredible slow-burn(rare for a Kdrama) in IRY.
I don't know Sohn Ho Joon though.
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5 Jonah
August 9, 2017 at 3:28 AM
Maybe im the only one, but never liked him, i don't know why, maybe is his face or something.
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6 stringofpurls
August 9, 2017 at 3:37 AM
I'm on board for this pair!
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7 mindy
August 9, 2017 at 4:10 AM
I totally agree that Jang Nara is just so darn likable. This sounds like a great project for her so I'm looking forward to it! I haven't watched anything of hers since I Remember You.
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mindy
August 9, 2017 at 4:15 AM
Oh, just looked it up and the only thing she has been in since is One More Happy Ending. Well, I didn't see that, lol.
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8 paroles
August 9, 2017 at 4:24 AM
I like Jang Nara, but I think Son Ho-joon is a horrible actor. I watched him in Blow Breeze and he was so damn stiff.
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jaderjy
August 9, 2017 at 5:46 AM
Aw, was he? ? He's one of the actors I really like as a person and he was a fave of mine acting-wise from Reply so I was hoping he'd do well in his dramas. Maybe he needs a better project and hopefully this one (if he confirms) and the special drama with Jo Boa will work out for him ?
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Sera The Ms Temper
August 9, 2017 at 7:38 AM
I beg to differ. In Blow Breeze, the writing was so terrible, and the male characters were so dumb, including Han Joo Wan's character. I don't think he is that great as an actor, but he is not a horrible. Depends on the script he can do well and serviceable. In BB, his character was so plain and he might also didn't know what to do with his character.
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jaderjy
August 9, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Whoo, good to know! Maybe he really just needs a good project with a very good writer and PD :)
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drss
August 9, 2017 at 12:37 PM
Wow, really?? Blow breeze was where I loved him like crazy... Oh wells haha
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9 giocare
August 9, 2017 at 5:09 AM
Hmph I wonder why it's airing on the Friday-Saturday time slot instead of prime time.
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bqk318
August 9, 2017 at 6:33 AM
Because it's a 'variety drama'.
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10 WishfulToki
August 9, 2017 at 8:12 AM
The Best Hit gave up on the 'variety' element halfway through and turned into a rom-com, so yeah, I'm a bit skeptical about 'hybrid' dramas now. I still enjoyed it immensely, of course... Maybe I'm just bitter I didn't see Ji Hoon and Drill actually debut. (Wow, I am complaining a lot today lol). #spoileddramawatcher
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bqk318
August 9, 2017 at 9:21 AM
Yah. The only one I can see is a 'variety drama' although they don't promotion about it is Super Family, which included a lot of interview character scenes also epilogues, every ep is a open ending.
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11 bluedoe
August 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM
I don't get what they mean by variety drama hybrid. Like I've never seem one. Why do they even have this category? What is it supposed to be? Do the axtors make up their own lines? Do plots not depend on writers? What does this mean?
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12 meliyasha
August 9, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Look, it's Haitai!!!!!! I've missed him since Reply 1994 and I couldn't get my hands on his Three Meals a Day so I guess I'll just continue watching Youth Over Flowers from where I left it.
Also this "...will they really play a couple at war with each other? It’s hard to imagine anything other than rainbows and puppies for them..." I totally agree I screamed "I knoowww" unknowingly at office LOL
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13 ar
August 9, 2017 at 7:36 PM
Glad to hear that Jang Nara will be back for another drama! She really is likable!
Wish the drama would air at an earlier timeslot...
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14 lolita
August 14, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Jang Nara!!! Yay! I was waiting for her return! Loved her in "Hello Monster" with Seo In-Guk ?
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15 aiste
August 24, 2017 at 9:54 PM
I think I would love this, can't wait for October :P
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