Drama casting say whut? A few days ago Taewon Entertainment (my archenemy after producing the truly horrendous Athena: Goddess of War, which wasted my I Lub You plus a bevy of other awesome actors) released news that its still planning to produce IRIS 2, which I kinda thought Athena was supposed to be, but now I’ve learned that there will be a genuine narrative sequel to the blockbuster drama IRIS starring Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee. I’ll forever be scratching my head as to why Taewon didn’t strike while the iron was hot, because the craze for action dramas seems to have passed (no thanks in part to Athena, which represented the bottom of making things blow up and sound intriguing), and its been three years since IRIS so that the story isn’t even fresh on anyone’s minds anymore. Suffice to say, both Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Hee have confirmed neither will be part of the sequel, which means Taewon needs to find a new leading man. The script has been handed to Jang Hyuk, one of my favorite actors who hasn’t done an action-oriented drama since his award-laden performance in the highly rated Chuno, and his management company has confirmed Hyukie is seriously considering the project.
I hope he burns the script and runs the other way, but I wonder if perhaps he’s itching to make a big budget action flick? What’s even more shocking is that the leading lady is apparently courting Lee Da Hae, which if both actors sign on, would be the THIRD time those two have paired up in a drama. In a land where repeats are rarer than snowy white owls, having a couple three-peat is like running across an elf riding a unicorn. I must be dreaming. Neither have been confirmed, but even the news about the possibility leaves me shivering with both dread and anticipation. Yes, I’m clearly bipolar when it comes to these two, since watching both Robbers and Chuno have left me feeling unsatisfied. Hyukie and Da Hae have incredible chemistry, but their previous pairings have either been a dud in either story or execution. Robbers was all potential that never quite delivered when watching it, and Chuno was gloriously amazing to watch but the story arc drove me bonkers. I think both are great watching the best-of-scenes in an MV, which I’ll link to my two faves below. It’ll be a nice way to spend 10 minutes of your time. As for IRIS 2, I hope the script gets eaten by a rabid howler monkey and never seen again.
Here’s Da Hae and Hyukie at the Robbers press conference in 2008. They are ridiculously perfect together. Robbers – the story and I have issues, that all imma going to say. The acting in it was at times amazing and at times slightly off-kilter, but the chemistry was forever present.
Here they are at the Chuno press conference in 2010. It’s no secret these two really work well together and enjoy collaborating. Word has it that Hyukie was the one who recommended Da Hae for Chuno, which she delivered performance-wise but I really didn’t care much for her character, who turned out to be window dressing for all the machismo action going on around her.
Have my favorite MV for Robbers. This will make you want to watch the drama, I pretty much guarantee it. But don’t do it, because it’ll just drive you batty.
Chuno MV – this is all the happy and sad the drama put my Hyukie and Da Hae through:
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I thought Jang Hyuk did "Tree With Deep Roots"? In any case, he is oneof my favourite actors so I will check it out even thought I was not a particular fan of IRIS or Athena.
He did Midas and Tree With Deep Roots after Chuno...
Yep, you can't dislike Midas and Tree With Deep Roots that much I hope! Don't forget them, I liked him in those dramas! :P
As for the news, I am sorry to say, but why Lee Da Hae, why her??? Never liked her, there are much more actresses much better than her!
I've only ever seen her in My Girl, and frankly that was more than enough. Absolutely hated her character (and Jun Ki's - how can someone kinda badass become so completely blerghh after falling in unrequited love?). I saw a glimmer of potential in her, but not enough to make me sit through another of her dramas.
Lee Da Hae is a great actress, try to watch Robber, her crying scenes are daebak! Both hyukie and Da Hae looked really great as onscreen couple. Their love story in chuno and iris is the problem coz their scenes together are so few but i really like seeing them act lovey dovey.I am even wishing to see another drama of them again and hopefully with lots of scenes together and with great story.
Tree with deep roots is hands down the best drama from last year.
Jang Hyuk can be considered to have done action in TWDR no?
He was awesome in it. I hope he runs far away from IRIS 2 too, and choose a better project.
You were right. The first video does make me want to watch Robbers. My. My. I will turn off the computer now and hum with my fingers in my ears for awhile. I hope this helps.
I think it'd even more funny that whenver they are paired together, its always in a melodrama-ish way as far as their characters relationship goes...and I bet that IRIS2 won't be any different either
Thank you Koala unni. I love Chuno drama (lots of yummy HOT topless guys).. =) and I also love the music in Chuno and everything else in Chuno. I love love Mr. HOT Slave Hunter but I soo hope he run away with this drama. As for LDH, well no offense.. I want him with other actress than her...
Both those MV's were depressing! Beautiful but depressing. how did robbers end I wonder.
Not the way I wanted it to be. ;)
no matter what people said..i love lee dae hae...she is one of my first hallyu star