Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye boast loving charms

Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye (SBS)

Actor Lee Jong-suk and actress Park Shin-hye boasted chemistry in SBS’s upcoming drama “Pinocchio.”

The broadcaster revealed Sunday pictures of the two actors wearing school uniforms and showing off loving charms while standing together and smiling at the camera.

The drama “Pinocchio” is about young news reporters working at the social affairs desk.

Main casts for the drama "Pinocchio" (SBS)

Park plays the role of Choi In-ha, a rookie news reporter who suffers from “Pinocchio syndrome.” Lee plays the role of Choi Dal-po, a news reporter at the social affairs desk who used to be a taxi driver.

Choi lost his parents in a tragic accident when he was a child and forgets his past. He also has a hidden talent.

The drama is scheduled to air from Nov. 12 after “My Lovely Girl.”

By Kim Min-jin (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)

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Actor Lee Jong Suk Confirmed to Star in “Pinocchio” Alongside Park Shin Hye

It has been confirmed that actor Lee Jong Suk will be starring in “Pinocchio” as the lead male role alongside actress Park Shin Hye, who also announced her casting in the drama last week.

The actor will be taking on the character of Choi Dal Po in the new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama scheduled to begin airing in November. Lee Jong Suk is prepared to display his sincere acting by transforming into his role as a social affairs reporter.

A SBS representative shared, “Actor Lee Jong Suk, whom we’ve had in mind as the character of Dal Po for a long time, has made his decision for casting. We are looking forward to the birth of another great production in the second half of the year through Lee Jong Suk’s developed acting.”

A representative of Lee Jong Suk’s agency revealed, “[He] has consistently been receiving love calls from the director and writer even while he was filming his previous project, as they were planning the production with him in mind for the role of Dal Po. It’s an honor for him to work with such great staff once again. Please look forward to it.”

“Pinocchio” is the work of writer Park Hye Ryun and director Jo Soo Won, who also worked together to create the popular drama “I Hear Your Voice,” through which Lee Jong Suk earned much love from viewers.

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Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye Considering New Drama “Pinocchio”

Actors Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye are considering casting offers for SBS‘s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama titled “Pinocchio.”

Both of Lee Jong Suk’s and Park Shin Hye’s agencies, Wellmade and S.A.L.T. Entertainment, respectively, stated that their stars are reviewing the offer.

“Pinocchio” will follow the story of local TV news reporters. If Lee Jong Suk agrees, he will once again be working with scriptwriter and director pair- Park Hye Ryun and PD Jo Soo Won- who worked together on the hit drama “I Hear Your Voice” with Lee Jong Suk.

Earlier in the month, it was reported by the local media that actor Kim Woo Bin, a close friend of Lee Jong Suk, was offered a role in “Pinocchio,” with a correction later by SBS stating that Kim Woo Bin was not being courted because of his schedule.

“Pinocchio” is scheduled to begin airing in November, following the completion of both “It’s Okay, It’s Love,” as well as “My Lovely Girl.”

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"Heartstrings" PD May Not Resume Directing Position

“Heartstrings” director Pyo Min Soo may not come back to direct the remaining episodes of the series, news agencies reported. It is supposed that he will instead remain with the writing team, guiding the story lines and script development, a duty he has taken on after the fourth episode.

The currently airing youth melodrama starring Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye was hit with production challenges when it registered single-digit ratings. It was further set back with Park’s accident in mid-July, delaying shoots and prompting the airing of special re-cut episode in place of the scheduled eighth.

“Heartstrings” production company JS Pictures has earlier denied changing the director. PD Pyo meanwhile is quoted to have stated that he may return to filming on the set, even if he is not yet sure when it will be.

Source: Soompi.com

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Park Shin Hye involved in car accident, hospitalized

Actress Park Shin Hye was involved in a car accident at 11:30pm last night (July 18), and is currently hospitalized.

According to the police, Shin Hye's manager Kim Mo(age 26) was driving a Starex van on a highway at Jangji, Songpa-gu, Gyeonggi-do when he suddenly crashed into a metallic guide-rail that separates two roads. The vehicle was destroyed severely by the blow, with the front-half of its body demolished and its 4 wheels detached.Park Shin Hye, her manager, coordi and other 2 people in the car were sent to a nearby hospital where they are examined and hospitalized. Fortunately, Park Shin Hye only suffered minor injuries. She will be spending a day resting at the hospital and then return to filming MBC drama 'Heartstrings' tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the underlying cause of the car accident is still under investigation. The police suspects that it was a result of Mr Kim's fatigue and drowsiness.

Source : shinhye.org

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“Heartstrings” to Undergo Production Changes?!

Despite being one of the most highly anticipated dramas, “Heartstrings” disappointed many domestic viewers. While it’s achieving a lot more recognition overseas, the low ratings and negative criticisms are taking its toll on the drama as rumors about possible changes to its production staff surfaced. Recently, there were talks that director Pyo Min Soo may be replaced when he did not appear on set for a couple days.

However, earlier today, a representative of JS Pictures announced, “Rumors about director Pyo Min Soo leaving are false. He wasn't at the studios the past few days because he was busy with the editing and writing teams.” He added, “Only four episodes have aired so far. Director Pyo Min Soo felt it was critical to go over the scripts again to bring change to the drama.”

“Heartstrings” is a youth melodrama centering on young love, friendship, and dreams. It boasts a young, beautiful cast with CNBlue’s Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye, Song Chang Ui, So Yi Hyun, Kang Min Hyuk, and Woori. “Heartstrings” airs every Wednesdays and Thursdays on MBC at 9:55PM KST.

Source: Soompi

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New Upcoming Dramas

While still watching my on list watching drama, there is another new upcoming dramas that captured my attention lately. The cast itself makes me go giddy and excited.

Seems like I got my birthday present at the right time kekekeke~

Here is the list of upcoming drama...

Check it out!

*This drama will replace 'Lie To Me'

Details

Title: 무사 백동수 / Musa Baek Dong Soo
Previously known as: 야뇌 백동수 / Honorable Baek Dong Soo
Genre: Period
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2010-Jul-04 to 2011-TBA
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55


Main Cast


Ji Chang Wook as Baek Dong Soo

• Yeo Jin Goo as young Dong Soo

Yoo Seung Ho as Yeo Woon

• Park Gun Tae as young Yeo Woon

Yoon So Yi as Hwang Jin Joo

• Lee Hye In (이혜인) as young Jin Joo

Shin Hyun Bin as Yoo Ji Sun

• Nam Ji Hyun as young Ji Sun

*This drama will replace 'The Greatest Love aka Best Love'

Details

Title: 넌 내게 반했어 / Neon Naege Banhaesseo / You’ve Fallen for Me

Previously known as: 페스티벌 / Festival

Genre: Romance, music

Episodes: 16

Broadcast network: MBC

Broadcast period: 2011-June-29 to 2011-Aug-18

Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Synopsis

Lee Shin is a university student majoring in modern music. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of the band “The Stupid.” Shin is known for his good looks and strong passion for music, but in reality he is cold, lacks interest in anything unrelated to music and has neither dreams nor plans for the future. He initially likes Jung Yoon Soo, a dance professor at university, but this all changes when he meets Lee Kyu Won.

Lee Kyu Won is a bright and outgoing student who was born into a prestigious family and is majoring in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. Kyu Won’s grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one of the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and his biggest wish is to see his granddaughter become a traditional music prodigy. Trying to live up to her grandfather’s expectations, Kyu Won immerses herself in training and becomes a university student who knows nothing outside of her studies. As her friends are fans of “The Stupid”, she was forced to go to the band’s concert with them. There she saw Lee Shin performing live, and is immediately captivated by him.

Cast

Jung Yong Hwa as Lee Shin

Park Shin Hye as Lee Kyu Won

Song Chang Ui as Kim Suk Hyun

So Yi Hyun as Jung Yoon Soo

*This drama will replace 'Baby Faced Beauty'

Details

Title: 스파이 명월 / Spy Myung Wol / Myung Wol the Spy
Also Known as: Beautiful Spy
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16 (To Be Confirmed)
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2011-July-11 to 2011-Aug-30
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

Synopsis

An elite North Korean spy, Han Myung Wol, and her partner, Choi Ryu, infiltrates South Korea on a mission to disrupt the Hallyu Wave by kidnapping one of their top stars, Kang Woo. Despite her proficiency at her job, Myung Wol’s one weakness is her uncontrollable curiosity. Hijinks ensue when she falls in love with Kang Woo instead.

Cast

Han Ye Seul as Han Myung Wol
Eric as Kang Woo
Lee Jin Wook as Choi Ryu
Jang Hee Jin as Joo In Ah
Lee Duk Hwa as PChairman Joo
Jo Hyung Ki as Han Hee Bok
Yoo Ji In as Ri Soon Ok
Kim Ga Young (김가영) as Joo Kyung Joo
Lee Byung Joon as Yoo Jung Shik

Currently... this three dramas are the most anticipated for me. 

I'm getting ready to have the longest night again.

Working on day light and enjoying watching dramas at night... 

My life is sucks!

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My Girlfriend Is Gumiho Review

Phew! 

Finally I'm done watching it and it took me 2 days & 1 night to get over it. 

Before I go on mumbling about how I feel, what I think and so on... let's get back to the basic things... oh yeah that's right... the introduction, synopsis, line of actors and bla bla bla....

I know most of you have already know about this, but just let me do this and you can skipped as much as you like, I don't mind it at all (^^)... see I'm being generous here LoL

My Synopsis:

Cha Dae Woong (Lee Seung Gi) is a young man who showered with loves and wealths by his grandfather and aunty after he lost his parents in an accident. He wasn't just loved by everyone but also good looking, popular and good in acting. Some people or 'friends' around him get close to him with motives... no matter what it is Cha Dae Woong just know how to spend his money. Everyone know how much in love he is with Eun Hye In (Park Soo Jin). And no one believes that some day the arrogant, irresponsible Cha Dae Woong will easily fall in love to a village girl who he called Gu Mi Ho (Shin Min Ah) and started changing to much more like what his grandfather wish he could be and all of this changing attitude is because Gu Mi Ho keep a secret that ' You have to die if you knew it...'

Everything works well even with some interruption by Eun Hye In things still going smooth for Gu Mi Ho until Park Dong Joo ( Noh Min Woo) appear. Park Dong Joo look incredibly handsome... beautiful and perfect that makes you think is he really a human? (LoL actually that is what I have been asking myself....) and it happens that Park Dong Joo is one of the Gumiho's hunter... and he's not only hunting Gumiho but use to fall in love with one of them 1000 years ago who apparently look alike to Gu Mi Ho... confused? just skipped that and watch... (^^). Park Dong Joo mocks Gu Mi Ho's love by telling her that she is leaving in her fantasy world and silently believe whatever he is trying to do is to protect Gumiho from being hurt by a human called Cha Dae Woong.... 

Cha Dae Woong and his 9-Tailed fox girlfriend shows us  stages of relationships they've been trough... from enemy, friend, crushed and a lover.... they've only showed us the simple rules.... be truthful, believe and love as much as you can. There is no questions and no answer when it comes to LOVE.

Cast:

Lee Seung Gi as Cha Dae Woong

Shin Min Ah as Gu Mi Ho / Park Sung Joo

Noh Min Woo as Park Dong Joo

Park Soo Jin as Eun Hye In

Credit Photos :sbs.co.kr

My review: 

I'll recommended this drama to you. You'll have mix feelings about it. First of all you will definitely fall in love with Cha Dae Woong and Gu Mi Ho.

Their character just surprisingly cute, adorable, funny, sad, lovely or whatever it is you want to think. The first episode will successfully invade your daily life... I mean you'll just have to put this drama in one of those busy life you have and watch it. 

What I like: 

I like it how Cha Dae Woong character slowly changing... I guess every girls out there want to believe they have their own charm to tame a wild guy like him right... so thumbs up to Hong Sister to put that kind of qualities to Gu Mi Ho.  

I just love how Gumiho's character look strong, funny, cute, naive, simple minded and considerate at the same time. Her process of learning to survive in human worlds quite interesting. And Shin Min Ah just make it even great.

One of my fav. Scene... ep 16. I cried a river watching this.... (T T)

Lee Seung Gi... I almost cry when I see him cry... I barely breath when he started to hold his tears especially on the last episode... when the camera shoots his back while he is trying to hold his tears that's broke my heart... and that's the genuine feelings that I think I have to give credit to Seung Gi... why? because I'm not a person who cry easily... so Seung gi just did it.

Noh Min Woo, geez I can't say much about him... I've been busying myself asking how come this person still look pretty, handsome and damn good... hahaha so thanks to his look I realize that Hong Sister actually want us to believe that... Park Dong Joo is not a human... okay not just his look... he portrayed the cold hearted, selfish Park Dong Joo in a good way.... when he is confused... he just look confuse... when he is mad or sad he do look sad... overall he is good.

I like the grandfather too.... I don't know why but I just like him. No other reason 

Oh I like it when they come up with Go Mi Nyu (Park Shi Hye) Jeremy (Hong ki) character hahaha.... the end for Eun Hye In story look great...

I totally in love with the OST... I change my message ringtone to Fox Rain... that's how I love it ^^

What I don't like:

I don't like it when out of nowhere you can see there is one of the crew staff holding a mic standing there... I'll show you the prove ... in case u didn't see it...

You know what its mean to have this kind of error? that's mean the director wasn't there when they shoot the scene... and he wasn't there when they do the editing...

I don't like it when the grandmother finally came out but didn't show how she resolves the problem.... even if she did... I just think what a waste... at least she have to talk something to Gumiho... right? 

Overall:

I give this drama 4.9 over 5.

Whatever I don't like in this drama I'll just close my eyes and forgive it... because... I seriously still can't get over it.

Now it's totally up to you to watch it or not. I am not you and you're not me... so different people has different point of view... all I can say is... Enjoy whatever you're watching now.

~THE END~

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