When I was mulling over Ha Ji Won‘s possible leading man for the K-version of In Time With You, now called The Time I Loved You, 7000 Days, I didn’t include the actual name being floated now only because I thought he was already taken. That, and also not quite the fame level I thought the production would go for, headlining cable or weekend dramas or being the second male lead in prime time dramas is almost there but not quite. Of course Ha Ji Won could end up not confirmed this drama either so whatever my opinion on this could be moot.
With that said, I kinda really like it, that’s the thought that went through my head when news broke that Lee Jin Wook is in talks for the male lead of K-ITWY. He got great reviews for his performance in last year’s The Three Musketeers, but I thought his schedule would be set when his name was discussed for the leading man of upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama Hello Monster (to follow after Who Are You: School 2015). Looks like Lee Jin Wook is leaning less towards having his own stalker in Jang Nara and instead becoming Ha Ji Won’s lovelorn best friend.
I’m surprised at how okay I am with Lee Jin Wook potentially doing this drama with Ha Ji Won, even if he’s not the first name to pop into my mind. I like him enough but he’s still waiting for his stardom to really cement despite breakout roles in Nine: Nine Times Travel as well as shining in TTM. I don’t think he’s the best actor of his age group but there is something soulful and charming about him I really like.
Compared to original version lead Bolin Chen, I think there’s a gap but it’s not Lee Jin Wook’s fault but more Bolin’s incredible depth and breadth of acting talent. ITWY just tapped into a bit of it but Bolin is really a movie star more than a drama actor. I don’t know the chances of either Lee Jin Wook or Ha Ji Won confirming 7000 Days so don’t count your eggs before they hatch with this latest casting news considering the amount of casting changes going on these days.
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This role would be so similar to his INR2 one, I cannot see why he would take it. But, duh, of course, who says no to starring opposite HJW?
By the way, I liked INR2.
Of course, I meant I can't see why he wouldn't take it.
who's bolin chen? never heard of him....
A truly gorgeous and amazing Taiwanese actor.
I wouldn't mind it a bit. I like him in NTT and TTM. And yes, there's something about Lee Jin Wook that I couldn't quite explain but he is "soulful and charming" indeed.
He does the secretly-hurt-but-trying-to-be-glib-to-hide-his-paaaaaaain thing really well. :D
He's a helluva good screen kisser. Like he should teach a master class.
Yes! I like his kissing scenes. He can teach Ha Ji Won a thing or two :)
T have to agree with that! Champion kisser and I can't wait to see him lock lips with HJW! Loved him in Nine Times Time Travel. Great series and wonderful performance.
Lee jin wook the choice whatever he make i believe his choice. Support him forever
For some reason I could never finish a drama that he starred in, but for HJW I'll do it.
Nice pairing! This drama can be hit because of the star power of Ha ji won not him.
OMG, YES! This is my dreeeaaaaaam pairing. These two would be so hott together, the only downside is that their chemistry may be so intense as to render the whole "long-term friends, no hookup" a little unbelievable. Don't care, though. Yaaaasssss.
I completely agree!
loveeee it , i really hope they take the part, do you guys imagine So Ji Sub as the bad boyfriend <3 <3 <3
I will watch it no matter who stars opposite Ha Ji Won or what the story is about if Ha Ji Won confirms taking up this drama. Lee Jin Wook is fine and I think he'll look good with HJW.
i like lee jin wook enough for him to star opposite HJW. Yes, he indeed has something unique appeal or his own acting style that set apart him with other actors.I like and heartbroken so much during scene in NTT where he is surprised about the heroin already forgot all their romance memories but still keep his cool facade to hide his real emotion for the sake of heroin. Oh my god! I can already imagine lee jin wook as lin da ren!!
I've only seen Lee Jinwook in Myungwol's Spy, and I rooted for him to be with Han Yeseul. Aside from that project, I've yet to see him in another drama so I can't see him as the lovelorn Lin Da Ren. I was rooting for Gong Yoo as the korean Li Da Ren though. I can't even see Ha Jiwon as You Qing either. Either way, I hope the k-version is at least as close as good or even better than the original.
You really need to see the man in action in Nine Times Time Travel. He was a fabulous romantic lead.
There you go - LJW putting his great talent to good use here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-FIgrOvxc