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Kim Myung-min replaces Kwon Sang-woo

When Kwon Sang-woo dropped out of the film My Love By My Side at the last minute, he gave no explanation and left the production in a lurch at crunch time. The role sounded meaty — his character suffers from Lou Gehrig’s disease, a degenerative condition, and grows progressively debilitated while retaining a humorous mentality. It also stars opposite Ha Ji-won (Hwang Jini).

But the production has rebounded, and better than ever, because Kim Myung-min, the powerhouse actor from Beethoven Virus and White Tower, is now taking the role.

A big step up, in my opinion! And I don’t mean that as a knock at Kwon Sang-woo; Kim Myung-min is just that good.

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Off topic, Javabeans: Will you do a recap of Ep 2 of Star's Love tonight pleeeeease? Please? You will like the episode, I think.

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WOW! Another challenging role for KMM!
He's a brilliant actor. Can't ask for a better casting. :)

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woot!!!!! so excited , I'm speechless!!! humongous step up!

woot!!!

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Though I love Kwon Sang woo because he can cry and it's too bad I won't see him in this film, I'm sure he has reasons. But of course I've been liking Kim Myung min ever since Bad Family, and he's just brilliant in Beethoven Virus and I love to see him in different characters..

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Oh boy, I will be watching this. Love KMM and HJW.

I won't really miss KSW as he isn't one of my favourite actors.

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I agree. After seeing Kim Myung Min in Bad Family and Beethoven Virus, I really liked his acting. Ha Ji Won is a great actress too. I'm looking forward to this movie ^^

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I totally agree with you Kim Myung-min is just AWESOME!!!I will definitely watch this!

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KMM suits this role waaaay better than KSW! congrats KMM!

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This is splendid, splendid news!
KMM is so brilliant in all the roles that he portrayed. And I just can't wait to see him in this one. This role is definitely for him. :D

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I feel more like watching this movie now that Kim Myun min has been cast as the lead. And that's weird for me since usually I like SKW.

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Kim Myung Min is amazing! I read that he likes roles that challenge him, and this should do nicely. He's probably my favorite actor! He's so talented... and so cool in Beethoven Virus.

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exciting news!! Kim myung min is LURVEEEEE!!!

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are you kidding me? They have just rebounded into the sky. Awesome that they got KMM

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Whoa, excuse me for being superficial, but i never realized how hot (fine, more like attractive) Kim Myung Min was until I saw that picture of yours. The way people reacted about him with that annoy hair he has in Beethoven Virus always confused me, but now I see why O_O

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Now it's good than goodness! :D

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WHOA at first i thought it was alex b/c he looks like him in this pic

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is the movie going to be similar to the Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

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yay! i am so excited to see KMM's new project after Beethoven Virus!
I'm sure he will be brilliant in this role!

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Ha Ji Won is the main selling point for me...she's awesome. Supercial note from me is...Ha Ji Won already shown that she has good chemistry with Kwon Sang Woo and they look great together. With Kim Myung Min I am not so sure. Why did Kwon back out of this potentially great script and partnership to go to that Sad/Sadness thing? Weird choice.

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So it's a change for the best , no offense but KMM is a way better in acting than KSW (White Tower is a must see!)

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Wow. That's definitely a lost for Kwon Sang Woo. I'm really looking forward to this!

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This movie suddenly had an awakening fr the media now because it is awesome KMM paying the leading role now.

They can't find a better choice than him.

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I have two good reasons to watch this movie (my admiration for KMM-HJW) and an equally valid reason not to watch it (a family tragedy).
Suffering is liberating for me to a certain extent.
Beyond that, it becomes masochism.

If you can, contribute actively in research on genetic diseases.

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Altho I loveeee KSW, KMM is definitely BETTER.. everybody just pales when he's around...=P

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Wow...another challenging role for KMM. I'm really looking forward to the film as I know I will be expecting excellent acting from him. Thanks god it is not Kwon Sang Woo!!!

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I love Ha Ji Won. Kim Myung-min is a great replacement as he's a very good actor.
Not sure his chemistry with Ji Won thought. Guess we'll have to wait & see.
I will give this a try.

Kwon Sang Woo will be kicking himself hard if this one wins the rating war (and some how I have a gut feeling it might)

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With a great director and scriptwriter PLUS great main leads (esp KMM!), I won't be surprised if this gets recognized in the international market!

Go-go-go KMM!!

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*drool* oh, Kim Myung Min "the mean sexy bastard" from White Tower !!( original quote from dramabeans )

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KMM...there is NO comparrison...he is a wondeful, genuine actor who loves his craft. I would watch anything he is in and boy did they get lucky he will be supurb in this role. I hope I can get to see it!

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" A big step up, in my opinion! And I don’t mean that as a knock at Kwon Sang-woo; Kim Myung-min is just that good."

had to agree with...hehehe

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No way, really?! That IS definitely one step up. So, that means we'll get to see Kim Myung Min and Ha Ji Won finally co-starring together in a movie. Niceeee~~ I wonder what HJW's role is going to be in the movie, probably KMM's care taker?

BTW, that's a funny picture of KMM. I didn't recognize who he was at first until I read your title. LOL.

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"BTW, that’s a funny picture of KMM. I didn’t recognize who he was at first until I read your title. LOL."

Sometimes I think KMM could pass as Kim Rae Won's father. Especially in the eyes.

Mixed feelings about KMM's film work (surprisingly one-note in the films I've seen him in), but this is going to be another You Are My Sunshine. That is if Ha Ji Won dials down her "mug for camera" shtick that she occasionally does in weepie situations.

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This made my day. Have to say I didn't really like Beethoven Virus (although i really SHOULD go past the first episode!) and I hope to see more from him. This sounds awesome though.

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AHHH i FREAKIN LOVE
KIMMYUNGMIN.
HE'S TOTALLY HOT,
ahaha I watched all his movies and dramas.
can't wait to watch this one.

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Yah KSW will be cursing if this movie win in the international level. lol

KMM is really one talented actor who know his craft . Give him any roles, he will make it out to be interesting to the audience.

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KMM is great actor and I'm a great fan. White tower was one of the best. This is def a step up. Han ji won though is just ok. It would have been better with a better actress.

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now this movie has just turned for the better! wooooot!

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nycgrl -
unless like KSW, HJW would drop out too then they could replace a better actress lol but then working alongside KMM acting power, HJW would definitely step up to be a better actress, hasn't she proved herself in Hwang jini?

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" #8 asianromance -
KMM suits this role waaaay better than KSW! congrats KMM! "

I totally agree with you !

I am looking forward to seeing this film.

KMM is awesome. He has the skill to add soul to a character written by the playwright

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I just watched "More Beautiful than a Flower" where KMM was AWESOME! I love his portrayal of a shrewd businessman but a gentle man haunted by the memory of a dead friend.

I'll definitely watch this movie!

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hmm...not bad...you're also look handsome. :)
i wish you can act as good as sang woo.

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He's a better actor IMO..woah I love his acting

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He's going to rock this role too!
He's so versatile as an actor - it's brilliant!
Doctor, conductor, gangster, taxi driver, ETC., and now a love interest! YAYY FINALLY

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KMM is a brilliant actor for sure...Watch BV daily, just to see him... hmmm..he is so hot in BV. Mr Darcy Korean version... Looking forward for his new role then.

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No disrespect to Kim Myung min, but this was just a set up to discredit Kwan Sang Woo Who is an incredible actor. I don't believe for a moment that he wasn't pressured into this. Korean so called fans are so immature and mentally unbalanced they really believe that they have the right to destroy an actor or actress career because they fall in love with someone. Tthen there was the lawsuit. I respect and admire this man and his wife and I hope they will be extremely happy and prosperous together.
I am looking forward to the time when the Korean entertainment industry matures to the point that the actors/ actresses, singers, dancers etc. are allowed to have a normal life. I personally do not want anymore of theses wonderful entertainers to commit suicide because they are in this vicious business the way it is run today.

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