If ever there is a drama that can change my lackluster impression of Yoona, it’s going to be Prime Minister and I or nothing else. So far I am already thisclose to being madly in love with her character and performance based on the trailers alone. So if I end up unimpressed with her still after this drama, she’s and I are not meant to be then. Otherwise I’m fairly certain I’m going to be writing warm and friendly posts about her in the next few weeks if my first impression is validated when the drama premieres next week. The cast of PM attended its press conference earlier this week and KBS released a long 8-minute preview that had me smiling like an idiot over the cute and funny not to mention with my heart thumping loudly over the fantastic chemistry between Yoona and Lee Bum Soo. I think they look good together, their characters are tickling all my romance bones with how they clash yet seem like they would push each other’s buttons in positive ways, and most importantly, this one feels like a fresh couple trope of the serious cantankerous prime minister with the young and fierce reporter. I don’t see any rich-poor tropes or family woes anywhere in sight. The supporting cast is also looking good, with Yoon Si Yoon as the prime minister’s aide and Yoona’s white knight, Chae Jung Ahn as the prime minister’s secretary with a crush on him, and Ryu Jin as the angry brother-in-law carrying a grudge over the death of his younger sister. Toss into the mix some cute kids and we’ve got the potential for some entertaining and high stakes dramatic adventures ahead. The press conference was a delight over how happy the cast appeared together, but Yoona was the standout with perfect make up and a lovely classy outfit in a less often seen color combination. If this drama is as good as it looks, maybe I’ll forgive KBS for making me suffer through the giant bipolar misstep that was Marry Him If You Dare.
8-minute long preview for Prime Minister and I:
The long preview sets up how the contract marriage falls into place. Nam Da Jung is a reporter sent to dig up scoop on the widower Prime Minister Kwon Yul’s love life. She pesters him until he agrees to an interview and then blacklists her as a stalker. One day she finds another reporter with his son and steps in to rescue him, but Kwon Yul mistakenly assumes she’s the unethical reporter targeting his kids for a scoop. Yul pushes Da Jung up against the pole to warn her to stay away from his kids but that seemingly romantic moment is captured on camera and splashed all over the newspapers. Angry brother-in-law Park Joon Ki uses the scandal to drum up support to get Kwon Yul to resign because of his scandalous behavior. Da Jung sees that he’s a great leader for the nation so steps in to extricate him from resignation by claiming their is a mutual romance. They start pretend dating until Kwon Yul can get re-confirmed, but during that time Da Jung learns that her dad has an inoperable brain tumor and 6 months to live. Dad’s greatest wish before dying is to marry Da Jung off and walk her down the aisle. Da Jung begs Kwon Yul if they can get married, thus upping their charade from fake relationship to fake marriage.
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Look at picture 8, Yoon Si Yoon can pass as Lee Bum Soo...They look the same...lol. Hopefully, this drama offers us something different to watch and please no tears :)
Ops...i mean Yoon Si Yoon can pass as Lee Bum Soo's son cause they look similar.
She is not a very good actress, but damn, she's likable. And she does act. Overacts at the time, but her face moves. More than I can say about many other actresses (and actors).
Fingers crossed this'll be good. Haven't enjoyed a drama since I hear your voice.
I'm among the minority who isn't outraged with Mirae's choice, but even I see the that it wasn't a particularly good show.
LOL agreeed! This is also me with Suzy horrible acting skills, but they are likable so you tend to overlook it. Though there are sometimes where i get pissed off at their bad acting XD
Yoona is not nearly as bad as Suzy. And like Alixana said Yoona actually moves her face and (over)acts out emotions, while Suzy just stays there like a block of wood.
That said ,Suzy has time to improve , she is still young but she better hurry up. If she ruins one more project with her bad acting i might stop giving her any more chances.
The problem with Yoona is she always plays crappy written characters, that don`t let her show any potential. Hopefully ,Nam Da Jung will change that.
I don't know why, but i was always fine with yoona (neither impressed nor disappointed but with suzy it was always a different story.
Perhaps it was because i liked her upon first impression (in Dream High) and then disappointed me in GFB.
@ilikemangos
bae suzy is pretty, but her acting got harsh criticized in dream high.
Yoon Si Yoon has lost some weights recently ?!?
He did! he said he lost 7kg.
Hopefully it was because of the cancelled Barefoot Friends where they ate and ate and ate. The show started off well, but became doldrum once they started the cooking episodes (the food looked scrumptious, but enough was enough).
It's been awhile since I've seen a below knee skirt for a press conference.
And sure, dad wants you to get married. But you don't get a normal son in law. But the Korean Prime Minister?
* rofl * I like it. I like it a lot.
Well, if she is going to pick any husband to make her dad happy, why not the prime minister? LOL xD
Chae Jung Ahn looks like an older Yoona :) :D
I know right they look similar to each other.
I 3rd the motion! So so agree. Its like them looking in the mirror. Doppelganger!
Hahaha i love how she beats the reporter with a mop. I am having a crush on her in these previews of the drama i hope the drama does good b/c it has one of my favorite casting.
i really have to give my praise to yoona. i doubted on how she's gonna pull off her rookie skills over a god-like actor such as lee bum soo and she just did! i think being paired up with lee bum soo helped her in order to step up her game in its vast. i think i like her now. the girl has huge potential, really. despite the age gap, their chemistry is overwhelming so far and i hope it continues. overall, the long preview is very hilarious and i'm loving nam da jung.
Its not her first time, she was paired w/ Kwon Sang Woo in Cinderella Man. She's got quite an experience acting w/ really good actors!
this drama is on my MUST WATCH list...hopefully it won't disappoint like MHIYD
I am officially excited about this drama! From the preview it looks like it will be a fun one to watch. Really like the chemistry between Yoona and Lee Bum Soo.