Kim Woo Bin Declines Hong Sisters Drama, Eom Ki Joon in Talks as Second Male Lead

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• First Pinocchio, now this. His agency is ridiculous. Why media play so much if was not considering positively? I'm not buying their excuses. They keep messing with productions. Hope this drama will be as much success as Pinocchio and they regret this.

  • Huh what? He was offered the lead role, that was confirmed by MBC/production company, not only Sidus. I looked forward to seeing him in a Hong sisters drama but he already has two successful films under his belt, it might be that heprefers to stay in films with bound scripts andno live shoot?

    • Hmmm.. I hope he sticks to movies then.
      Better for his career. Hong sisters project is worth
      risk taking even if there are so many failures in
      dramaland these days.
      But still I don’t like the way his agency handle
      things. Unnecessary media play.

    • How is it media play when Sidus only confirmed that he was offered the role and considering? They only backed up what the production itself said! Or do you expect them to remain totally silent about their actor's potential activities? Because by that standard every star who is ever offered a role and takes time to confirm is 'media playing', including Kang Sora who is courtedfor female lead and also not confirmed yet.

      I would like someone like Ji Chang Wook or Kang Haneul for the role, they could match well with KSR and can look like young men not boys.

    • I vote for JCW too. How about JIW as he is MBC favourite?

    • That what I think also...He probably prefers films with bound scripts, and if he has good movies offers, why bother with the uncertainty of dramas' scripts.

      Look at what's happening to Hyun Bin.

      That's another one who would never come back to dramaland for a long time, if ever.

      I bet you KWB received another great movie offer.

  • I Do think this will go to Lee Jong suk like pinocchio.

    • I think so too. It's in MBC. It is similar with kill me heal me. The drama start to air soon. They still find the lead actor . Finally, our talented Ji sung took the role and showed the great acting. It is possible that LJS can be replaced his best friend role like in Pinocchio

    • And if i am LJS i will not accept this drama.. I'd rather that he do a movie and savor some more the success from Pinocchio :)

• It's weird he keeps turning down roles. Not sure what they are thinking. I don't think there is anything wrong with the script. Hong Sister's drama usually start out very strong. It's no great loss for the drama though since there are tons of other young actors who can step in. No biggie.

  • Umm, how would anyone know what is not wrong or wrong with a script that hasn't come out yet? If his agency claims he hasn't even read the script, why would he sign up when his stars are so high these days and probably gets a lot of offers. I don't find that weird, but rather smart. There's no need to make rash decisions specially when he's rushed.

    • Because they have a good reputation. Other than Big (which started out just fine) they haven't really failed and can be trusted to deliver. More so than a lot of kdrama writers out there. Anyway, I say weird since this is the 2nd drama in a row this happened with him and his excuse isn't believable. You are right it's probably more him thinking there is something better for him to do, which is possible... who knows~

      Anyway, it's not really a big deal either way This doesn't sound like a drama that is exactly challenging. He didn't want to do it. I'm sure he'll do something else.

    • As big a fan I am of the HS, I do think they're repetitive. If I were him getting movie offers and most likely many drama offers, I wouldn't agree to accepting my first lead role in a drama I have no script of. The HS aren't KES. They don't guarantee ratings and neither do they always have great quality. So I can see why he'd be weary.

      I'm assuming he's probably going to accept a different project soon. Honestly, he's doing quite well in Chungmuro. I say establish a career on a bigger stage. Not everyone can do it...

    • I suppose, though I'm not a fan of KES, but no doubt she brings ratings.

      I'm not too sure he's ready to be a full fledged movie star yet. Even KSH is still doing dramas. I'm sure he'll pick something soon.

    • @ xxx

      I'm truly wondering if Korean movies are the "bigger stage". K dramas definitely get more international (esp chinese) attention, which leads to more endorsements. LMH, KSH, LJS, and KWB are all where they are now because of dramas. If KWB stick with movies, I wonder how long his popularity would last. Movies probably earn more domestically, but that market is very limited.

  • @Ivana you think Korean movies don't get sold to other countries, or lack international attention? KWB last movie The Technicians got rights sold to several other countries in Asia.

    And I am amazed at the mentality that a young actor trying to stay with Korean mobies bcause of maybe putting out better quality work, is somehow limiting because "what about the cfs?" This cf oriented mentality is limiting talent in so many ways.

    And anyway Jun Ji Hyun didn't do a drama for 15 years and she was a cf queen even without YFAS.

    • Well I do think the vast majority of korean hallyu stars have gotten their big break through korean dramas. One can certainly have a solid career through movies, but truthfully the access to korean movies is a lot slower and limited than k-dramas. The exposure to an international audience is limited to the countries that buy it. I've probably watched 100+ k-dramas and I've watched 4 korean movies.

    • JJH is different. KWB is still a rookie basically. He's not a movie star who can afford to pass on all dramas roles.

• I wonder who MBC would turn to. Park Seo Joon, maybe? This boy's got potential.

  • I don't know why this guy haven't been given big dramas. feed this guy Kdramaland because he has potential

  • Omg if Park Seo Joon does it I'd be so much more excited! He's just a very fresh actor.

• Huh? Didn't see that one coming.

  • Also, what's up with the buzz about Jo In Sung or So Ji Sub? First Lee Jun Ki takes something that Park Hae Jin rejected and then one of those two taking Kim Woo Bin's leavings? Say what?!?!? I hope this one ends up being Ji Chang Wook.

    • I consider Lee Jun Ki and Park Hae Jin on the same level, so I don't see the problem there, but as for JIS or SJS considering this, aren't they a bit too old for this part? I thought the character was a 20-something guy, otherwise why would you offer it to a 25 year old? I'm sure the buzz is just fans' wishes. If the writers wanted those 2, why didn't they court them from the beginning? They're way too famous to be considering as a second option.

    • @ Joly
      Park Hae Jin is good, but certainly not at the level of Lee Jun Ki, seeing that he hasn't starred in any prime time dramas yet. He has also never acted in a sageuk, which Lee Jun Ki has already proven himself in.

    • @Ivana Have you seen Park Hae Jin in Bad Guys? I'd say he's definitely on Lee Jun Ki's level.

• Long lead up? That is the difference between a rookie and a veteran actor, I guess. They gave Ji sung a script for kill me heal me for what felt like 2 weeks before airing, and he showed and said I've got this.

  But I can understand if he hasn't vent seen a script yet. He can't just go on faith. He needs something. Or maybe he is trying to focus solely on movies now and doesn't want to do dramas.

  • Yeah I wouldn't confirm without a script either. I was totally disappointed in Big, though I've love some of their other dramas. But you really never know.

  • veteran actors also need long lead up as well, such as Kang Dong Won. It s a matter of style and how fast one connects to the character. It has no thing to do whether the actors are newbies or veterans

• That's such a huge bummer when I really expected him and KSR to have such great chemistry. Now I wonder who they'll court. After the casting spree the past week and a half, I feel like everyone's taken lol.

  If the HS decide on casting someone they previously worked with, I'll take JGS!! For an actor that capable, he just desperately needs a decent drama. If not a melo or a sageuk, his best bet would be HS.

• Oh.....No...what about Sung Joon? The boy needs lead role soon.

  • Yes, Sung Joon would be a great option!f

  • AMEN TO THIS! I want to see him in a main role SO BAD. :(

• No scripts...I could get behind not wanting the role when others already have scripts done

• yoon kyun Sang please Hong sisters consider him for the leading role .

• I literally yelled out NOOO when I first saw this news! :( Sigh so devastating, was totally looking forward to Woobin's comeback to dramaland and with Kang Sora!

  Now that HJM is coming to an end I'm secretly hoping that Sungjoon will sign on to this. It's a pretty long shot though, considering the fact that he might not be popular enough to be in a Hong Sisters drama, BUT I AM KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED! :D