There’s been movement in the casting rounds for the upcoming modernized drama version of manhwa Bride of the Water God. No, the male lead hasn’t been swapped out and remains Nam Joo Hyuk, whose casting is coming at a better time in his career after getting much love in the underrated Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. That doesn’t mean he’s the right actor to play Haebak but we’ll have to wait and judge. The change is with his potential leading lady who is now for sure not going to be Moon Chae Won. Her agency revealed this week that she turned down the role and the casting has fallen through. I want to see her back onscreen but after the disappointment of Goodbye Mr. Black has me preferring that she wait to get a more suitable drama as this one has lots of unknowns starting from taking a well known historical fantasy story and tweeking it for modern times.
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I wished Nam Joohyuk has turned down instead. Meh.
yeah.
Me too
Now that MCW has turned it down, hopefully it goes to another actress of the same calibre as hers. There aren't many actresses in their 20s who are free right now. I'd hate it if it goes to someone like Seolhyun.
MCW should be very careful in choosing dramas. Mr. Black was a Mega Flop- had a single digit ratings on its entire run (experienced a 3% range ratings) and doesn't earned a good reviews from critics. I want her to take her time.
To be fair.... it also went up against DOTS.
More than the rating (but of course not bad at all if her new show will garner good ratings and reviews), I wish to see her again in a project where she can really sink her teeth in. Nice Guy is such a long time ago and I really miss her shine in a project.
Come Back Mister also suffered poor ratings due to going up against DOTS and it was a solid drama. I know Mr. Black wasn't so good but who the competition is does matter when looking at that 3%
Yupe. It went up and lead the ratings for a few last eps (although they only reached 9%) after DotS ended.
Weightlifting Fairy never reached 7% despite not being in the same time slot with Goblin though. I do think Nam Joo Hyuk is not ready for lead roles yet. Look at how Kim Soo Hyun and Song Joong Ki proved their capabilities before their first lead roles.
Not exactly correct. It hit double digit for the final episode.
good choice, otherwise she will look like an ajumma standing next NJH. not a good sight at all. imo. no offence to MCW
"No offense" but "she'll just look SO old"!
Actually I think it is that NJH will look too young. Weightlifting Fairy worked because they were both students. I am also iffy about casting NJH as a leading man again for non-school related dramas. His acting is solid but I think he still has time and can wait before he takes on a leading role.
Please NO IDOLS
they wanted an actress of late 20s that why mcw was selected.so seolhyun who is in her early 20s will not suit the role.
I am glad that MCW turned down the offer. I could not picture her alongside NJH. Habaek is supposed to be a charismatic and overpowering character, and with NJH portraying it, idk which actress could compliment him since he does not seem to have a commanding presence.
Well i am glad. She is gonna look older beside Nam Joo Hyuk, i know she is beautiful. Last time only thing was bad on W-2 Worlds was age gap between LJS and HHJ that showed and felt.
The age disparity was too weird. Hoping for Kim Jiwon.
Good that she rejected. Avoid the mess. Not fond of the idea of seeing her and the guy. Will wait for a better project offer for her.
Thank God, with nam joo Hyun as the lead she would be hard carrying