Triple is officially awesome
…and it hasn’t even aired yet!
That’s it. Triple has just shot up — over Song Hye-gyo and Hyun Bin, over the Korean Hana Yori Dango — as my new most anticipated drama. Because on top of casting Lee Seon-kyun, then following with Yoon Kye-sang, they’ve now rounded out their lead trio with…
…Kang Ji-hwan!
I don’t know if I could’ve picked a dreamier ideal dream lineup. Sure, there are a few other actors I’d put in my “top picks” bag, but these three are at the top of the list of those still doing dramas.
And lest I sound like a hormonally driven fangirl (which, hey, don’t judge), all three are actually — gasp! — good actors.
They all bring a different kind of energy, which should be interesting to see together. Kang Ji-hwan has done both slapstick and tearjerker — he can be goofy and comically spot-on, but turn on a dime into heart-wrenchingly intense. Lee Seon-kyun has spent much of his recent career playing to type as the reserved, thoughtful introvert. And Yoon Kye-sang can be both outrageous and wonderfully emotive.
Kang Ji-hwan will take on the role of a short-track speed skater (talk about upgrading, huh?), while Yoon Kye-sang and Lee Seon-kyun are ad-agency execs. With the three male stars being so much older than young newbie actress Min Hyo-rin, who barely registers a blip on the radar in comparison, I’m starting to think (hope?) that the tone of Triple won’t skew quite as young (read: green and awkward) as previously feared.
Now we can only wait to see what Coffee Prince producer/director Lee Yoon-jung whips up. For the first time, I look on Triple without dread.
Via OSEN
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OMG…
those 3 actors? in one drama? for real?!?
triple talented hotties.
i. can’t. wait.
Min Hyo Rin and Kang Ji Hwan, though? Couldn’t we have LSG and KJH fall in love instead?
(also, if Kang Ji-hwan could sell a romance with Sung Yuri, he can do anything)
“but then who would Yoon Kye-sang cry over? ”
Oh I understand now. Yook Kye-sang falls in love with LSG who falls in love with KJH who falls in love with MHR who is in love with Apollo Anton Ohno. This is going to be so much better than the King and the Clown!!
“(also, if Kang Ji-hwan could sell a romance with Sung Yuri, he can do anything)”
I thought Sung Yu Ri was love in Hong Gil Dong. Really broad and sweet and easily the best thing she’s ever done.
My only problem with KJH’s career is that often ask him to carry the actors and especially his female leads. So, I’d rather have him snog it up with LSG than MHR here.
triple hotties, indeed! and with an amazing pd to boot. given the cast and pd, i’m sure the drama is backed by a great script.
you’re right, this is more exciting than the world they live in (though that drama also brags a beautiful cast, some lovely singapore scenery, and a wonderfully seasoned writer). i’ve been waiting for the pd’s next project since she seemed so detail oriented in coffee prince.
O.M.G.
Will stop hyperventilating sometime next century. Thanks for the news!
ôô wow, how will I survive the wait till it airs?!
oh, and I love your photos captions!
oh my…i am looking forward to this more than anything
KJH is beyond a hottie!
oh yay! i totally love these 3 guys!
i saw KJH’s eyes before scrolling down, kind of ruined the surprise. i can’t believe a drama with have this many hot/good actors, not since Coffee Prince. i’m so anticipating this. i hope the best sub group WITHS2 will pick this up. KJH hasn’t stopped working, Hong Gil Dong, Movie Is A Movie, & now Triple. such a workoholic. is there a chance they could change the lead girl? never heard of her, & she could make or break the drama.
Omg! I’m soo looking forward to this now. I was excited about YKS joining but now that KJH is in I’m so going to watch this! Thanks for the awesome news!
wait to see XD………………..
thanx for gooooooooooood news.
Not to be a downer or anything. Inwardly I’m screming with joy, but with so many goodies to choose from at least one of these guys is going to be left alone and heartbroken, and I love them all so much I don’t want any of them to have to suffer. Although secretly I’m rooting just a bit more for YKS. So yeah, one of them can get the girl and the other 2 can ride off together into the sunset. Yay!!
Aaagh!! I can’t believe I’ve let myself become so obsessed with this and I’ve still got to wait till january.
Well at least i’ve got ‘Supernatural’ back again to keep me happy, and ‘Love and Marriage’ is also bring the squeal factor these days.
Okay I’ve fallen out of the K-Drama thing since Coffee Prince ended but even I’m sitting here going - WHEN/WHERE?!?!
This sounds extreamly good!
man…i love the casting MINUS min hyo rin. even just looking at her face gets on my nerves.
i probably won’t watch this unless her acting is incredibly good to cover-up her gongju/naesoong - ness.
OMG!!! another drama for KJH…can’t wait to see this.
Hey!
You won’t share at all?!?!??!?
Reminds me of the seagulls in Finding Nemo……
“mine…..mine……mine..mine”
Well, I don’t blame you…
I too am ridiculously looking forward to this
oh my goodness. this is absolutely amazing: the three lead actors and the PD! you know, at first i was worried about the lead actress, and to be honest, a little bit about the storyline as well…but i think it must be good if these 4 are all involved. ;D
YESSSS OMG I KNEW IT!
Wooot, somehow I saw this coming, I knew they were going to add someone else that was suuuuperdreamy. I just almost completely devolved into total “alkjadfasdlfjaslfkas” fangirling just now. OMG SO EXCITING!
Haha I so agree with LSG and KJH together, with their acting skills put together I’m pretty sure they could make it work.
so who’s the male lead? haha hopefully it’s Kang Ji-hwan!
OMFG
OMFG
OMFG
OMFG
can’t breathe!
must inhale.
now exhale.
I’ve died and gone to heaven.
(SCRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAM)
Q. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO MAKE THE EARTH SPINS FASTER?
O.M.G!!! Christmas sure came early this year!! KJH will be skating *swoon*!
I can’t wait for this drama to air! Hopefully it will be as great as we all are expecting it to be!
*Off to squee a little bit more*….
I’m with Le on this one: Please WithS2 - sub this one!
They just need to replace Min Hyorin and the cast will be (almost) perfect!
With Yoon Kye Sang, Lee Seon Gyun AND Kang Ji Hwan all roped in, and the Coffee Prince PD attached to direct (she must like filling her dramas with delicious hunky men in touchy feely scenes….man lurve galore!
), Triple simply cannot fail! Right? *drools~*
agreed…so many hotties in one show is…well…hot! but i’m just bothered by the fact that the leading female is Min Hyo-rin. she’s not only young but LOOKS young that i might not be able to get over the whole jailbait feeling.
“Triple simply cannot fail! Right? ”
KJH laughs — LAUGHS I say! — at the triple souchou!! Ha! Haha!!
This is kinda interesting timing, because I’ve been rewatching Be Strong Geum Soon on MBC America. KJH+HHJ is still the best couple ever in daily drama!
I think both LSG and KJH (both ex-theatre brats, thus their real acting chops) were in the same production of Rocky Horror Picture Show. So this may be a reunion for them too.
What a wonderful choice, a wonderful choice indeed.
Mmmm, love all three actors. Just hope that the girl doesn’t disappoint.
Good choice of guys
We need a better female lead -_-;
Oooh!!! This suddenly became a “must see” drama for me! YES!!! ^_^
Very very cautious about the new girl, even more this time because… with these 3 guys on screen, I will be really pissed off if she ruins it for me. Not that I dislike new actresses. It’s nice to see a fresh face, but when you start her off with the lead… I get nervous. I don’t know if she is or isn’t a good actress. KJH’s ability to make things work will probably soften whatever flaws she has though.
Maybe I’ll think hopeful…. Hopefully she’ll be a great newcomer…. *crosses fingers*
whoa Triple is now back on the list to watch LOL
3 gorgeous hunks of eye candy…
and some awesome acting to look forward to also!!
Can’t wait to watch this one!!
OMG
I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS
Indeed a TRIPLE
Omg, can’t breath now.
Agree with #10 Le, #22 Artemis, pls sub this drama, WITHS2.
Thanks so much Javabeans
I am so glad Javabeans does not abbreviate Korean actors’ names in her blog.
KJH, YKS, LSK, MHR — @___@ Brain do not compute…
This made my day happy and I’m totally looking forward to watching this drama!
Awesome! Looks interesting. Can’t wait for this drama.
wow 3 Hot Guy will be is it True???
I hope soo
Wow most anticipated Drama Forget another Drama hahhahah
really i’ve never been happy like this
That’s CRAZY WILD! I’ve been a silent stalker, but I can no longer contain myself. I remember reading about Triple awhile back and thought nothing of it. All of a sudden YKS jumps on board and I was SOLD. Adored him in Who Are You? I’m so glad to see him in another drama. And now, KJH?! I’m just speechless. Is it even possible to have such an awesome male cast? I’m a little worried though. They need to cast more females to accompany these fine men! I don’t know about Min Hyo Rin, is she the same girl in F.T. island’s mv? She’s pretty, but I don’t know anything about her acting. I don’t want to judge her too early though. I thought Go Ara was just a pretty face in WAY and she proved me wrong. Triple is a perfect name for this drama. Triple hotties! hahaha Anyone know when they are going to start filming and when this drama is going to be airing? Crossing my fingers and holding my breath for this dream team ! Wooohoo ^_^
KJH is the only watchable actor here.
I was so excited about this news that I forgot to thank javabeans for bringing christmas early this year. Thank you! I am addicted to your episode summaries. Silent stalker since Dal Ja’s Spring. Bless you for taking your time to write these wonderful summaries and translate news for those of us who don’t know korean.
totally agree
7.30 in the morning and you give me a very nice story to start the day. It’s hard rain in singapore now and i just can’t wait watching three of them while i was hiding under my blanket with my husband (oopp…..!!!!). Ok … I”m older now and just happy that three good and older actors who i admire a lot will act together … i was sold too.
OMG!!!! Kang Ji Hwan too??? Gawwwddddd…
Kang Ji Hwan, Lee Seon Kyeon, Yoon Kye Sang. Kekeke, Min Hyo Who??
“Min Hyo Who??”
Oh I know. WHO is Min Hyo Rin and why is she getting to star with The Voice and Ji Hwan?!?
Oh and in other news, the KJH/SJS movie Rough Cut was released 1-2 weeks ago, and it’s a hit, turning out a reputed million (this number could be in dispute, though — the actual ticket sales seem to be about ~800K or so currently) audience.
@ Belleza - Rocky Horror Picture Show? REALLY? OMG WHO WAS FRANKIE??
I totally understand ‘33 ginnie’; I am in her shoes. Sometimes even with full names, I still can’t figure out who he/she is until I see the picture of that person….. ah….this is she/he! Yes, I am a foreigner and very much addicted to Korean dramas/movies. I can only remember those hot leading stars, eg. GY, YEH, etc. So, Javabeans, could you please post a picture of MHR? Thanks. I very much look forward to PD LYJ’s new project - Triple; coupled with top male casts …. I am sure the production must be superb!
“@ Belleza - Rocky Horror Picture Show? REALLY? OMG WHO WAS FRANKIE??”
No clue actually. If you look around, you can find YT clips from that production, and when it was performed on (I think) a SBS show. I couldn’t make out who KJH was.
BTW, another theatre brat, Oh Man Suk of “King and I” and “Vineyard Man”, was part of the same Rocky Horror Show production that brought KJH and LSG. Is Rocky Horror the Illuminati of K-drama?
I hope the drama is good cuz the male cast is AMAZING!!! not crazy as Min Hyorin- all she has been famous for so far is her luxury nose
LIFE IS GOOD!!! THANK YOU DRAMA GODS!!!!
I AM FOAMING AT THE MOUTH.
this is too good.
TRIPLE THREAT or should i say TRIPLE TREAT!!!! ^^*
This is going to be good..can’t wait!
I love all three of those guys! It is almost too much to be believed.
Triple is really the golden triangle now with KJH on board…
I do wish they would cast at least 1 female lead as dynamic as a our male leads…
Are they afraid that if they cast a girl of equal caliber in looks and talent us commoners won’t be able to relate? Come on…
Thanks for the update… can’t wait to see this… KJH is definitely the trump card…
WHY MUST MIN WHOEVER BE THE LEAD ACTRESS…… I’m seriously crying a river right now. Shouldn’t she be in some daily drama first or something? If she messes this up, I will KILL I tell ya.
….this must be the most bittersweet kdrama news I’ve heard all year. :/
Let me digest that…
*slowly takes it in*
And then take a minute to scream like everybody else here!
Am really anticipating this now!
lee seon kyun was enough for me to watch this, but two more incredible actors and not to mention hotties..I am definitely looking forward to watching this!!
wow! another reason to definitely watch this drama! thanks for the good news javabeans
For those of you who don’t know who Min Hyo-rin is: She’s a new pop/ballad singer (launched with one of those gimmicky “mysterious” poster marketing campaigns last year) who’s known for her “high-class nose.” She debuted in 2006 as a model. She’s done a few CFs and MVs, but has no acting credits.
From the recent Chuseok holiday:
Oh wow! I absolutely adore these three guys!
Now that makes Triple much more watchable. But, in all honesty, I still look forward to Song Hye Kyo and Hyun Bin much more! I’m a die hard fan of these two. 
Thanks for the news!
Thanks for sharing!
After so many discouraging updates for this drama I was going to completely ignore, but now I am really looking forward to it. Triple definitely boasts a nice male cast. But I hope the female cast will complement well or the drama will feel unbalanced. Ya know, you can’t have 3 guys going after 1 girl or something like that. I’m sure that’s not the plot; nevertheless, I’m still dubious over Min Hyorin as the female lead. Oh well, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt. =)
Holy cow, for real?!
They should just do away with the female lead and have a triangle with the guys
I’m so going to watch this now.
waahhhhhh….this is is absolutely great… like the others here, I’ve been a silent stalker…since Hong gil Dong, but I just can’t contain the excitement anymore!!! Another drama for Kang Ji Hwan!!!!Weeeehhhhh!!!!! Great news indeed. Ever since Hong Gil Dong I’ve been watching Capital Scandal and 90 days…Just can’t get enough of him….Thanks for the great news (and yah..I’m not impressed with the female lead…how lucky could she get?)
@ snoopy
> oh, and I love your photos captions!
kekeke
I didn’t even realize it until you mentioned it 
@ choram: “If she messes this up, I will KILL I tell ya. ”
you said it sister. I hope they seriously re-think this. I can only trust that the Coffee Prince Pd knows whats she’s doing casting Min Hyo-Rin. Because it would seriously suck if she can’t keep up with those three HOT men!!
wooo this is such a great news!!
Kang Ji Hwan and Lee Sun Gyun
-fangirls-
cant wait :DDDDDD
i havent watch YKS in action though =_=;
and i have been a silent stalker too XDDD
-poofs-
I still don’t get what’s the big deal with her nose ..it looks fake, but it’s not? Is that it? If not, I don’t get it then. It looks really awkward to me.
“her nose ..it looks fake, but it’s not?”
If they ever need to do a K-drama version of Bewitched, they should cast her nose. That’s a nose of luxury!
i’m definitely watch this especially because of LSK and PD Lee,thanks for sharing the news Sarah….
Maybe it IS possible 2 of the 3 guys will end up together. After all, Coffee Prince had the gay issue in the story, although it is a “fake” one. And also why would there be 3 guys for 1 girl? Usually there’s only 2 for 1. Unless they add another female character…
We need another female lead!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!! three hotties in one!!
dang yeah reason enough to watch this.
plus KJH is a great addition.
i swear still no clue who min hyo rin is.
but gahhh. these three guys could make the lead female invisible.
they need to find a more female leads
or it could be a male love fest? hahha
OH MY.
I couldn’t get internet connection in the past 2 days in my little hometown, so today, when i finally get it, I directly went to this site, and MY!
the news is definitely made my day.
KANG JI HWAN! LEE SEON KYUN! COFFEE PRINCE’S PD!
Lets hope for the best.
And what made KJH is yours, Javabeans? Let me see the proof!
must watch. YOU will recap it, right? pleaseeee???
Yeah, I need to get on this dorama cos I’m a fan of the YKS and the other actors are A++++ I’ve been sooo lazy about getting stuff, but I will try, try to be on top of stuff <3
I never got the luxury nose craze but my dad supposedly has the luxury nose going on, to the point where people either assume he’s mixed or ask if he got surgery at some point. My dad is so old school conservative, and frankly too poor in his youth, to have done anything, so it cracks me up.
OMG OMG This? is awesome! It’s gone straight to the top of my to-watch list. I’ll probably end up watching it as it’s aired rather than wait till the drama’s over. Ah, the first drama that’d be following with you guys. *g* *rubs hands in anticipation*
And I’ll look forward to your recaps, javabeans! *g*
OMG! I’m so excited! Kang Ji Hwan is my kind of man! Super hot, funny, and oh so manly!
I thought the female lead looked familiar and recognized from her MV, she’s cute as a singer, not so sure about her acting abilities though.
This is one of MV’s, if you’re curious, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYEvTnBwAr4 (it’s cute but IMHO a little bit annoying) and then there’s her other MV which I think shows her singing abilites much better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqrNZ7lFZj4&feature=related
Other than that though, I can’t wait until the drama shows up! Ooooh drooling over the awesome triple cast!
“Maybe it IS possible 2 of the 3 guys will end up together. ”
I think Lee Soo Gyun and Kang Ji Hwan will fall in love. They complete each other. Besides, the idea of the Lee Soo Gyun and Yoon Kye Sang characters hooking up — two people in MARKETING falling in love, just makes me physically ill. Yoon Kye Sang and Luxury Nose make a cute couple.
all three of them? Just the delicious KJH enough has made my day! But KJH on skates? that I have to see.
Thanks k-lover!
She looks so young…if they were specifically looking for a young actress I wish they would have used Kim Byul
Thank you Javabeans for the pictures of MHR.
OM-EM-GEE! three hot men.. seriously cannot wait for this.
i love ALL of them. liked kang JH in capital scandal, Yeon KS in who are you and Lee in Coffee prince! wheee!
okay! yeah. excited. you know.
:D 
when does it premiere?
Made a mistake in the casting by putting
Min Hyo Ri in there.
I mean everybody in Korea calls her the Deuk Po Jab
which means somebody who nobody cares about.
- Kyu
dude…initially hearing kan g ji-hwan as a speed skating i was weirded out…but i dont care too much anymore cos i love all 3 male leads!!!!!!!
i cant wait!!! hopefully the female lead doesnt ruin it LOL
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