Now that 2012 is heading towards the end, there are really no more K-dramas left to premiere that haven’t been cast yet. Which leaves me looking into 2013 and oh boy it’s shaping up to be a doozy. First off comes the producers behind Giant and History of the Salaryman, truly talented subversive geniuses in my book, and they are returning with a 24-episode weekend drama called The Embodiment of Money on SBS to follow Cheongdamdong Alice. Headlining is rumored to be none other than my beloved Kang Ji Hwan. To say I am ecstatic is an understatement, and even having Kang Ji Hwan’s drama follow Moon Geun Young‘s Alice is a sweet little happiness for me. His rumored leading lady is none other than Giant alum Hwang Jung Eum, who probably wishes everyone will wash away the mess that is Full House 2 with this drama come January. Another Giant alum Lee Bum Soo won’t be joining the cast of Money, but instead has been confirmed to play the antagonist in IRIS 2 with Jang Hyuk and Lee Da Hae airing next Spring. I swear this awesome actor is trying to win some sort of award of being the best thing in truly terrible dramas. Next comes the already confirmed cast of Noh Hee Kyung‘s melodrama That Winter, The Wind Blows with Jo In Sung, Song Hye Kyo, and Kim Bum, which I am already lukewarm about but remain hopeful it’ll be good. Finally comes the news that my precious Lee Seung Gi baby boy is returning to drama land for a sageuk drama airing next Spring called Gugu Medical Book, where he plays a male version of a gumiho (drama say what?), with his leading lady rumored to be Suzy. What kills this awesome coupling for me is knowing that this drama will be written by THE WORST WRITER in the world, the hack who did Baker King, Kim Tak Goo and Man of Honor. Please tell me this last part is a bad dream.
Hwang Jung Eum is not an actress I particularly like, but she was wonderfully winning in Giant and remains her only performance that I’ve truly enjoyed. I couldn’t get pass her hair in Can You Hear My Heart as well as Kim Jae Won‘s complexion so I never finished that drama. I think she’ll shine if paired back up with the Giant team, not to mention I’m game for her to co-star opposite Kang Ji Hwan. I’m even more thrilled he’s picked a drama with such a solid writing and directing tandem. No more hot messes for him! As for Seung Gi and Suzy, I already know they are going to be so adorable together my teeth will hurt. But in a sageuk? Oooooh, I dunno about that. Acting-wise it might be rather cringe worthy. Coupled that a script written by the abomination that subjected me to episodes of Man of Honor, I’m so worried! I swear by the end of MoH I wanted to Hulk-out and destroy something, despite loving both Chun Jung Myung and Park Min Young in it. That drama was so bad, even the word bad went on strike and refused to be associated with it. Oh Seung Gi, I hope you’ve thought this one through. I desperately want you back on my screen, but you need to run away from those folks ASAP. Overall I’m relatively pleased with the first drama castings of 2013, and hopefully the final dramas to premiere in 2012 will all be so awesome it’ll tide be over until the new year arrives.
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I so agree about Gu Medical Book, the casting seems promising but with that writer- they are doomed.
I know I shouldn't judge before anything airs but Baker King was followed by Man Of Honor, and that is saying a lot.
Only excited about HJE part..KJH is not an actor that I particularly like but he's charismatic and always have chemistry with his leads so I'm looking forward to this.
Suzy and LSG is interesting but I can't really imagine them in Sageuk and sageuk is not my type. Lee Bum Soo is awesome in everything, I totally love him in History of a salaryman, the 4 leads of that drama are equally awesome.
Jo In Sung comeback, YAY... but not so sure about the drama, it sounds soo....... boring from the TWTLI writer.. I never really particularly like SHK even though she's pretty. It got something to do with the roles and dramas she chosen so hopefully, this is the right drama for her.
Kyaaaahhhh Suzyyy!! Such a cute couple but fingers crossed that the drama won't be as brain-numbingly stupid as Man of Honour.
King LSG is back <3 All the Airens rejoice!
Yaaaaaaaay.
And from now on I start praying the drama will turn out great. Please...
I'll be praying too...hopefully our prayers will be heard...chebal! but as of now, I'm super excited to see our Lee Seung Gi on screen again ^_^
Oh omg, I just had a heart attack! lol I saw the title of your post (I read you through Firefox live bookmarks and it just shows the url) and I was like, "Omg! omgomgomg! Lee Seunggi AND Kang Jihwan? Together? In the same drama? *___* "
Wishful thinking, chingu!
Lol, your comment about Lee Bum Soo just cracked me up!
As for LSG, it will be a shame if he goes from TK2H to a drama that's a hot makjang mess... darn it, it would have been nice to see him in a drama I would actually want to watch. But at least KJW's will be good? I've only seen HJE in Golden Time where she was okay. Not stellar, but certainly serviceable and at least her character wasn't the usual weak/clumsy/not-very-smart, but with a heart of gold female character that k-drama seem to love so much.
noparopk ahio
At some point, I REALLY want to see Kang Ji Hwan act across Ha Ji Won in a zippy romcom. Or anything, really. What a gorgeous pair those two would make.
I saw a bit of LtM and couldn't get over his voice. Quite distracting but so are his looks...only inversely proportional to me! :D
There's nothing wrong with his voice. Yes, he doesn't have a deep strong voice like most korean actors but he is a very refine actor.
I aagree with @rearwindow. I would like to see him pairing with some of the most talented actresses around and Ha Ji Won surely fits the bill. But I would love if they are doing serious-drama, not rom-com cause that genre will accentuate and highlight more of their talent.
Please Dear Drama God, hopefully Hwang Jung Eum will pass on this drama and let Ha Ji Won steps into. Please and please. I want Ji Hwan to really nail in a good masterpiece this time. He's been around for quite sometimes and to think that he's been overlooked despite that gigantic talent is so frustating.
Kang Ji Hwan deserves to be on the same level as talents as So Ji Sub. I'm looking forward to his upcoming new drama.
Hmmmm, segeuk would be better for me, anyway cheers for that!
Hwang Jung Eum and Joo Sang Wook are one of my forever OTPs, but I think I can stomach her with Kang Ji Hwan ;-)
Ahh JSW in Giant was a beautiful beautiful thing. I'll never forget his green suit....
I did love them together in Giant, but my favorite scenes were with Keun Oppa and her. Giant was one of those series that was soooo long, and I was so involved, the endings (for each character) killed me whether they were happy or sad.
btw, when will we see Park Sang Min again other than a cameo?
aww, Kim Bum needs his own drama, preferably with KSE! These two were the only watchable ones in the mess that was BOF! *sad face* That said, I like how he's (they both, actually) doing small roles and growing as an actor a la SJK!!
When I learned of Seung-gi's drama casting news I just wanted to squishhhh somebody out of pure delight. I think the ONLY bright spot vis a vis the writer is that she wrote Dalja's Spring. LSG's been mulling over this script for a while so I trust his decision to go with this despite the writer's less than stellar track record. Aja aja fighting!
Fighting unnie!
DJ's spring.., happy memories.., there's s'thing about LMK.
As for Kim Bum.., definitely with Ariel Lin in Kdrama land.
As for Gi, we had that conversation...
I'm not a fan of saguek but if Lee Seung Gi is in it, I'm game. Haven't watched Suzy before but heard she is a decent actress. I was really lukewarm when I heard the Hong sisters of the disappointing Beethoven Virus were writing for TK2H but the writing of TK2H while not fantastic, was still better than decent. So I'm hopeful about Gu Medical Book!
Following Yoon Eun Hye's casting in Mussing You, I'm so happy that the other half if our Cola OTP Kang Ji Swan