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157 October 13, 2009October 13, 2009

Behind the scenes with You’re Beautiful’s cast

by javabeans

SBS’s You’re Beautiful showed off its Ilsan, Kyunggi-do, filming location on the afternoon of October 13 for an open set day. The cast showed some behind-the-scenes activities (and new hairstyles!) and gave interviews with the media, who were on hand to watch some new scenes being shot.

If you’ve been watching the drama (or just following along with the developments), you’ll know that A.N.JELL is the drama’s fictional idol group, led by Jang Geun-seok and also consisting of Park Shin-hye, Lee Hong-ki, and Jung Yong-hwa. In these scenes, A.N.JELL appears on a television variety program (as so many of kpop’s real idols do) and participate in some silly games.

Jang Geun-seok explained, “As the eldest, I feel a big sense of responsibility.” Naturally, the cast and crew are aware of potential competition coming from new rival drama IRIS, which is to premiere tomorrow. Jang said, “I’m not really worried about the competition, but I do make an effort to keep the atmosphere on set pleasant.” He therefore cracks a lot of jokes to maintain an upbeat mood. He also said, “Since Iris is a different genre, I think it has different strengths and weaknesses. It’s true that I’m a little nervous, but I’m not fixating on Iris.” He joked that he would watch You’re Beautiful during its first run, and catch Iris in reruns.

Q: What is the plot of today’s shoot?

Jang Geun-seok: “It’s the old debut performance for A.N.JELL. Mi-nam takes a look at old A.N.JELL material and says, ‘Tae-kyung hyung is the most handsome,’ and when Tae-kyung hears that, that leads to him changing his hairstyle. I don’t know if that’s to show the beginning of falling in love, or if it’s because the writers didn’t like his current hairstyle. [Laughs]”

How do you feel about Episodes 1 and 2, which aired last week?

Park Shin-hye: “I felt very good that there were many positive responses. You’re Beautiful is in a newish style, so as I expected, there were responses that it didn’t quite work as well as those that thought it was fun. But as Episode 2 aired, I think many people were more receptive. At first, there were comments that I was too feminine for a girl dressing as a boy, but the way I see it, in MBC’s Coffee Prince and SBS’s Painter of the Wind, the female characters played by Yoon Eun-hye and Moon Geun-young had laid-back, easygoing personalities even when they were playing women. However, Mi-nyeo is originally very girlish so if she were to become too boyish when dressing as a male, her character would disappear. I consulted with the director and the writers, and we decided to keep Mi-nyeo’s personality as it was.”

Mi-nyeo has an interesting, particular way of talking. It could come off awkward, but it’s very unique and the more you watch, the more it suits her. How did that come about?

Park Shin-hye: “Usually when women copy men’s way of speaking, they say things like, ‘Uh, yeah, so?’ while Mi-nyo’s way of speaking is to say, ‘That is so. Yes, I do believe so.’ It’s unique and I wanted to give it a refreshing feel. It’s like when I talked on the phone with my brother when he came out on leave from army service and he spoke differently, ending sentences with ‘–subnikka?’ and ‘–subnida’ [honorific suffix]. I spoke with the writers about that and they wrote it in, which I think is working well. At first, there were some people who were opposed and said not to write weird dialogue, but I think it’s catching on. It’s even a trend on set for the crew members to talk to each other like my character, saying, ‘Is that so? I do not know of that!’ [그랬습니까? 저는 그런 거 모릅니다]”

Lee Hong-ki: “My younger sister told me that Shin-hye’s way of talking is already very popular at her school. Also popular is Geun-seok hyung’s hairstyle, and the accessories that I wear in the drama. Today I went online to buy some clothes and there were searches for ‘Lee Hong-ki style’ that brought up accessories in the exact same design. [Laughs]”

It seems like Jang Geun-seok put a lot of thought into his style and appearance. In particular, his hairstyle with the extreme part.

Jang Geun-seok: “I’m still lacking in my acting even when I delve into the script and devote myself to it, so it’s beyond me to think of all those things. I trust in the stylist and experts for that. In the beginning, there were a lot of reactions to my hairstyle, but to be honest we lacked preparation before the broadcast began, so I needed something to trust in and go with for my character. People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that. But I think that if I want my acting to be engaging, I need some sense of connection to the character even if it’s a bit awkward. In any case, the other three are very idol-like and stand out, so it’s okay.”

You’re the eldest of the group — how do you lead on set?

Jang Geun-seok: “I’ve always been the youngest. I learned a lot from watching [Kang] Ji-hwan hyung on Hong Gil Dong and [Kim] Myung-min hyung on Beethoven Virus. This is the first time I’m the oldest, and the most important thing is that the teamwork within A.N.JELL has to be good. Usually, even if I’m loosened up, when I get to the film set I think it’s important to bring tension, as the director requests of me. Not long ago, I said in an interview, ‘I learned a lot watching Ji-hwan hyung acting as a leader,’ and he sent me a text message after seeing that. ‘How funny — you listened to me the least!’ [Laughs]”

I hear you’ve been practicing your sneering smile and other expressions in the mirror. How does it feel to see yourself with those expressions?

Jang Geun-seok: “It’s fun to review my acting. Hwang Tae-kyung is very forward and swift, and on top of that he’s sensitive and a neat freak. But even so, there’s a small opening [leading to his inner self] — I want to show the part inside that, and I think that’s how people will see Tae-kyung, too. That’s why it’s a lot of fun seeing that sneer on my face or other expressions I don’t normally use. Starting this week, Tae-kyung shows a particular way of pursing his lips that I got from referencing Meryl Streep’s editor character in The Devil Wears Prada, which she uses whenever she’s displeased about something.”

From here on, how will you show Hwang Tae-kyung’s appeal as a character?

Jang Geun-seok: “His appeal is the opening despite the edge? [Laughs] He may be a perfectionist and a neat freak, but it’s important to make people realize in the end, ‘He’s human too.’ Actually, the drama is pretty tight — the script’s pace is quick like a manhwa and there’s a variety of shots. I have faith in the skills of the director and writers.

Jung Yong-hwa has already earned a good reaction and a nickname as ‘Towel Guy.’ Does your popularity seem real to you?

Jung Yong-hwa: “To be honest, I’m always at the filming location, so I can’t feel it that strongly. Sometimes when I have some time, I type in my name in the search engine and take a look. In Episodes 1 and 2, I filmed truly not knowing anything, so I’m thankful that people responded positively. Every scene is so difficult to act, but my sunbaes look after me a lot and explain things well.”

Park Shin-hye: “I’ve been bombarded with friends calling immediately after the broadcast finished, asking me about Yong-hwa. They ask who he is, say he’s good-looking, that he makes their hearts pound. So when I ask, ‘How did I come across?’ they all say that doesn’t matter! [Laughs]”

Who do you like better, the members of your group CN Blue or your A.N.JELL members?

Jung Yong-hwa: “They’re both in my heart. [Laughs] When I’m with A.N.JELL, I think of my [CN Blue] bandmates, and when I’m with them, I think of A.N.JELL.”

(Side note: Diplomatic answer to a stupid question!)

Shin-woo found out in Episode 2 that Mi-nam is a girl, so what happens now?

Jung Yong-hwa: “At first, Shin-woo was cold and only smiled out of greeting, but after finding out the truth that Mi-nam is a girl and why she cross-dressed, he looks after her. I try to come up with ways to express that, and work with Shin-hye to play off each other. In my opinion, Shin-woo has experienced a painful love once in his past. And so he deals with that pain and sometimes avoids people, but the more he sees Mi-nam, he feels that hurt easing. When Mi-nam is around, he feels brighter and really wants to cherish her.”

Jang Geun-seok: “Actually, he’s a character that women will like better than mine.”

Yup, guilty! But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two.

On the other hand, Jeremy is more thickheaded than his teammates and still doesn’t know the truth about Mi-nam. How are you in real life?

Lee Hong-ki: “I’m a bit thickheaded in real life too. I don’t really know what’s going on. [Laughs] I’ll zone out alone even when I have to report to my manager hyungs later. But when it’s good news, I catch on quickly.”

You look a lot thinner now than at the beginning of the drama.

Lee Hong-ki: “At the time of the script reading, the director gave me the task to ‘build up my body quickly.’ Jeremy is a very bright, child-like character, but when he takes off his shirt he has to come across as a man, so I lost about 6 or 7 kg. The drama takes place in autumn and winter, but the director has Jeremy wearing tank tops, whether it’s at clubs or rehearsals. So the film set is like a gym to me. [Laughs]”

Park Shin-hye: “He really doesn’t rest and is always working out. The videos of him online are for real. I end up doing ab workouts with him too.”

Before debuting with FT Island, you were a child actor. How’s the reaction to you acting as an adult in You’re Beautiful?

Lee Hong-gi: “After the first episode aired, everyone cringed a bit. But the next day, they grew used to my character and responded well. The FT Island members usually point out each other’s flaws, but this time they gave me a lot of praise. The drama is very entertaining and they don’t cringe now; they say he’s like me. [Laughs]”

The last scene of Episode 1 was a lot of fun, when Mi-nam falls from the bench, the other members try to catch her, and she ends up colliding lips with Tae-kyung. What are some fun stories from filming?

Park Shin-hye: “My body was held up with wires, but I couldn’t keep my body stiff so they were all supporting me, and they raised such a fuss that their arms hurt.”

Lee Hong-ki: “There’s the scene where Shin-hye throws up and it gets on hyung’s mouth. Shooting that was so funny.”

Park Shin-hye: “It was a mixture of Yoplait and vegetable porridge… I had a hard time because the sound I made when gagging was so funny. But then, maybe Hong-ki sshi was thinking too lovingly of Geun-seok oppa, because he shoved me off his body while shouting, ‘Tae-kyung hyung!’ and used so much force that the other half of my body went flying. Even though I’m a girl. [Laughs]”

Lee Hong-ki: “Haha. It’s only because I was so focused on acting.”

Which of your three male teammates is closest to your ideal type?

Park Shin-hye: “All three look after me really well, but nobody is exactly my type. I just enjoy being stuck among such good-looking guys. If I had to choose among the characters, it would be Shin-woo. I think a lot of women would agree. But Tae-kyung is too… [Laughs] I don’t think I’d be able to take Tae-kyung’s prickliness.”

Lee Hong-ki: “Truthfully, Tae-kyung’s character is hard to put up with even among guys… [To Jang Geun-seok, looking from a distance] Not you hyung, your character! [Laughs]”

KBS’s IRIS begins airing this week, kicking off the real ratings battle. How are you preparing for that?

Park Shin-hye: “Both dramas are so different in genre and characters, so I can’t say much to the viewers about choosing, but our drama is about youthful ambition and energy. There are lots of bits with Mi-nam and Tae-kyung bickering back and forth, Shin-woo’s jealousy, Jeremy’s misunderstandings, and more. Like we said at the production press conference, we are an exuberant drama, and even if we’re trampled on, we get right back up. [Laughs] These days, when I happen to walk down the streets and see the faces of others, hardly anyone is smiling. In the past, whenever I watched the sitcoms of director Kim Byung-wook or the dramas of the Hong Sisters writers, when thinking of them later I would automatically smile. In a similar way, I’d like to make a drama where people will smile just to think, ‘Oh, You’re Beautiful is on today!'”

Via OSEN, 10 Asia, E Daily, No Cut News

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51 ames4eva

October 13, 2009 at 7:05 PM

ahhh can't wait for the next episode! its gonna be TGIW from now on ;)

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52 jayjay

October 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM

yay new hairstyles :)
love geun suk's new one but i think they should've made yonghwa's a bit shorter
i'm absolutely loving the drama! totally excited for the next episodes

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53 pabo ceo reom

October 13, 2009 at 7:37 PM

Park Shin-hye: “I’ve been bombarded with friends calling immediately after the broadcast finished, asking me about Yong-hwa. They ask who he is, say he’s good-looking, that he makes their hearts pound. So when I ask, ‘How did I come across?’ they all say that doesn’t matter! [Laughs]”

So so so so guilty. I can totally be one of Shin-hye's friends lol. :)

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54 Sonam

October 13, 2009 at 8:15 PM

Awwww ....they are so adorable but my fav' is of course GS.

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55 news

October 13, 2009 at 8:23 PM

I like Jang Geun-seok's look in Episode 1 & 2. It suits the character very well. I think he should explore other looks besides the pretty boy look. C'mon, transformations are mandatory for acting.

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56 Biscuit

October 13, 2009 at 8:24 PM

@ Christal: Well... I actually thought Hongki's acting wasn't that great... maybe a bit cringe-worth. But than I remembered the whole tone of the drama and it's wackiness, so Hongki's acting fits in well with the drama (meaning... his acting fits well with the wackiness of the drama, but if he acted like this in any other drama it might be a bit unbearable). After a while, you get used to his acting and I like the way Jeremy is being portrayed.

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57 MC

October 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM

Thanks JB for the article. I've watched the episode 1 and 2 and i've been giggling ever since. i haven't giggle for a good Korea drama in a long time. 2009 has not been a good year for Korean dramas at all. I've only been enjoying City hall and Shinning Inheritance. I just pray that You're beautiful won't disappoint, but until now; it hasn't. Waiting for wednesdays and thursdays seems long now! he he

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58 onemorepls

October 13, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Noooo...I liked TK gothic hairstyle, it make him look different than the normal leading guy. Awe...

@40 thanks for the inform about the flashback.....maybe that's why TK said "she was a girl" cuz he have saw the twin brother before?.....maybe.........

Question does anyone know how the rating works? In Korea does the show only show on tv or online on there network also? If so do they count online too or just on tv? Just curious.

Can't wait for next episodes. Enjoy Jang Geun-seok since Beethoven Virus and Baby and Me.

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59 bbm

October 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM

@45, Christal, coz i have seen the crazy/adrable/amost-annoying Nakatsu in Hanakimi, Jeremy's character seemed pretty tame for me :P
TGIW indeed...
and i agree wholeheartedly about the perks of watching online, i have all the freedom to choose between IRIS and YB, Yeah!!!

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60 pongs

October 13, 2009 at 9:09 PM

jang geun seok looks like chun jung myung when he smiles, no? :)

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61 kcj

October 13, 2009 at 9:20 PM

Aw~they all sound so sincere and hard-working. Can't wait to see the new episodes!

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62 tinyviolin

October 13, 2009 at 9:29 PM

Yay!

Thanks for translating this; it's cool to know them a bit as actors, too.

Iris reminders are all over the t.v. here. I'm excited for it to air, but I hope it doesn't hurt "You're Beautiful" too much. Heh.

Really, the only thing I care about is that the quality stays up. Too often it seems the writers give in to weird viewers' demands or pull a cheap stunt for ratings. Don't do that, YB!

(Ok, give in a little. Like Tae kyung's hair. Changed? Gooood.)

I'm excited now! ^^

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63 gee

October 13, 2009 at 9:31 PM

hi guys...
you can always watch eng subbed videos of u're beautiful in viikii.com u know..
http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/42279/0/you-re-beautiful-episode-1-part-1.html

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64 hanneebuff

October 13, 2009 at 9:31 PM

thanks for translating the interviews dramabeans. I am totally digging Jang Geun Suk's new hair but why did they change Hongki's? I think the blond one fits Jeremy's personality better. I do hope Shin Woo will not be too broken-hearted. I agree, he is definitely the Rui type.

Can't wait for tonight's episode. Will also be waiting how Iris will fare out.

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65 MEIKO**** ^-^

October 13, 2009 at 9:48 PM

mmm.... i dont mind TK's hair in ep1 and 2...suits his character...although i can hardly see his whole face.... am curious how his next hairstyle will look! Hope he will still look totally rockstar!

btw, love jeremy's blond hair...

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66 Sunshine

October 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM

Tae Kyoung hairstyle is too thick on the top should tappered or thin a little bit.

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67 Rubysing

October 13, 2009 at 10:16 PM

Really enjoyed the drama and looking forward to more. Are you able to put A.N.Jell's first song (ep.1 around the 4th minute) up for download?

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68 linz

October 13, 2009 at 10:20 PM

thanks so much for taking the time to translate this article! i really like the vibe that the cast is giving off...they all seem down-to-earth and like they're having a fun time together. it's great how they all have a sense of humor which shines through in their comments about their characters and scenes they filmed. i actually laughed a few times reading this!

hmm the new hairstyles....i'm not sure yet how i feel about them. only time will tell! can't wait until the next episode this week :)

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69 meirav

October 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM

i will miss jeremy's blond hair

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70 tombrady

October 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM

Someone can tell Park Shin Hye that yes.... some people are smiling because "You're Beautiful" is on today!!!

i cant wait to watch Episodes 3 and 4.... I watched Episode 2 3x and still laughed and laughed....

and whoa... new hairstyles coming up soon. I think the new hairdos look better on all of them, including HongKi.

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71 joonni

October 13, 2009 at 10:59 PM

Ah! I get a smile on my face thinking about this drama.

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72 tombrady

October 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM

It's like Open Thread again.... 70 comments already. I guess we really, really like You're Beautiful. :)

Re @18 langdon813 and @10ockoala,
Thanks for the link

I knew they kissed in a CF but i didnt know it looked this hot. Ahem.... i wonder if the writers/director will be this daring in the drama. Guess we wait and see, huh!

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73 queen bee

October 14, 2009 at 12:53 AM

Oh my, totally love this drama! It's like Boys Over/Before Flowers before it went downhill—totally cracktastic. Can't wait for episode 3!

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74 Rachel

October 14, 2009 at 12:55 AM

Thanks for posting dramabeans. JGS looks yummy, I wonder why they change his hairstyle, now we know. Hongki, I like him with either colour. I'm loving this drama and I won't be missing it for Iris. Plus all the cast seem really nice and get on great.

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75 vis

October 14, 2009 at 12:56 AM

Thanks for translating the interview! That sure was interesting :D

Hahha, yeah I never though I'd say that I missed Jeremy's blond hair! It actually suited him, usually blond looks horrible on Asians~

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76 latish

October 14, 2009 at 1:08 AM

WOW JB thank you so so so much.........

the first two ep it was non stop laughter and park shin hye said this is one of the dramas that you just think of and u smile.....so looking forward t next upload of the 3rd one and seems like they all get along pretty well this will be a great hit THE HONG sisters has the nag for it

GOD BLESS THE WHOLE CAST AN CREW OF YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL AND MAY YOU HAVE GREAT SUCCESS even with irsi coming on

will be supporting you guys all the way aza aza fightig

ps:i kinda prefer hongki's blond hair....lol

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77 Yina

October 14, 2009 at 1:35 AM

@Christal:

I agree with you, I'm not sure why people think that Hongki's performance is bad. I may not be the best person to judge this, but to me he came across as having great screen presence and playing the part of the outrageous ditz very well. Of course he's overacting a bit, but I believe that that was how the character of Jeremy was supposed to be, and I think like Hongki has really well-adapted to his character. The Yoo-rin character in My Girl was, I believe, also supposed to be a bit outrageous and eccentric, vaguely anime-ish -- and while Lee Da-Hae was slammed for overacting as well back then, I think she nailed the character. Hongki is not on the level of Lee Da-Hae, IMO, but similarly to her I think his acting suits the character he was given by the Hong sisters.

If anyone's acting is bad, IMO (please don't shoot me, girls >_<), it's Shin-Woo's actor's. It isn't terrible or anything at all, but he appears the stiffest and most unnatural to me. He has a lot of natural charm and good looks, which I think explains his soaring popularity -- because, honestly, I feel he is the weakest actor out of the 4 leads. He has a lot of potential, though, and looking at how far some other actors have come since playing the hunk in a trendy drama (Hyun Bin and Lee Min Ki come to mind...), then we definitely need to keep an eye on him. ;-)

Jang Geun-Seok and Park Shin-Hye are both lovely in this. I find JGS's screen presence very believable (another young actor who has been improving a lot lately!), an PSH has always been one of the most talented young things in the industry.

Much love for this drama.

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78 sky santos

October 14, 2009 at 1:52 AM

"Jang Geun-seok: “Actually, he’s a character that women will like better than mine.”
Yup, guilty! But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two"

Oh i have a big heart too... no problem with that eaither. :D
Yey! thank god for JGS' s hair change but i will miss Hong ki's blond hair ... it seems to fit his thickhead character which i think he plays so well... ( i know, an old play on the dumb blond... but its working for me...)

cant wait for episode 3...
thanx for translating the article... looking forward to your recaps

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79 jandoe

October 14, 2009 at 2:21 AM

i actually like his hair before, i thought it was pretty rad haha. but ah well, it's the character that has more appeal, rather than the hair.

thanks for translating this :)

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80 robotmatsuri

October 14, 2009 at 2:44 AM

Thanks for the interview and the photos! :)

"They ask who he is, say he’s good-looking, that he makes their hearts pound."

So true! Especially the last scene in the locker room in episode 2. ♥

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81 Icarusfalls

October 14, 2009 at 2:49 AM

I like JGS's hair now. Before he looked too much like a wannabe indie-rockstar or something. I wish they had kept Hong Ki's hair still blonde though. He looked so adorable and yummy! Anyway, can't wait for the next episode. Aja Aja You're Beautiful Team!!

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82 Artemis

October 14, 2009 at 3:08 AM

Thank you so much for translating the interview. They all look great. Can't wait for this week's episodes - totally loving this show!!!

I find it interesting that JGS said this:
[People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that]

I think he really doesn't want to be a pretty boy so he does his utmost not to look that way, hence the weird styling on award shows etc...^_^

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83 Pink Fox

October 14, 2009 at 3:13 AM

Don't understand why anyone would prefer Tae Kyung or Shin Woo's characters over Hong Ki - the former is just like Goo Joon Pyo and the latter's personality is just like Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys Before Flowers.

Love Love HongKi - super cute lor - n i will miss his orange/ashblond hair! Hong Ki - Hope u become a bigger star that u already are! How can anyone else duplicate his ultra naivette and cuteness - he is a natural!

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84 lein

October 14, 2009 at 5:31 AM

i love what Park Shin-hye said on the last part that she would love to make a drama that will let people smile while thinking about You're Beautiful. and i'm glad to say that i'm one of those people who always thinks ‘Oh, You’re Beautiful is today!’ [*excited*] :)

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85 Linh

October 14, 2009 at 5:49 AM

"I don’t know if that’s to show the beginning of falling in love, or if it’s because the writers didn’t like his current hairstyle. [Laughs]”

hahahhhahahaah:D

"People said, ‘Jang Geun-seok looks best like a “pretty boy,” so why isn’t he doing that now?’ but it’s not that I don’t know that. But I think that if I want my acting to be engaging, I need some sense of connection to the character even if it’s a bit awkward."

now i could have bear with that hairstyle.. he's right... the hairstyle kinda matches with his current roles personality... i guess

JGS i loooooooooove youu!! you're doing great:)

btw- i like shin-wooooooooo toooo:D

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86 salt

October 14, 2009 at 6:05 AM

i may be one of the few people that actually likes TK's current hairstyle... fits his sulky emo character... and personally i think he looks better, good looking with an edge...
i can't quite connect his new hairstyle n smiling face in the pics with the TK we got to know in the first 2 epi... hmm... maybe it's too early to accurately say what his character is...
but i do enjoy the show...
i smiled when i think of YB
and 'YES!! today's wednesday!

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87 purpledayz

October 14, 2009 at 6:11 AM

yes. really. i thought about - "today You're Beautiful is on" and smiled :)

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88 beyondinfinity

October 14, 2009 at 6:39 AM

Hongki's hair makes him look like JongHyun (FT Island)
Iｉｋｅｄ　Ｊａｎｇ　Ｇｅｕｎ　Ｓｕｋ＇ｓ　ｐｒｅｖｉｏｕｓ　ｈａｉｒｓｔｙｌｅ　ｔｈｏｕｇｈ，　ｇａｖｅ　ｈｉｍ　ａ　ｒｅａｌｌｙ　ｎｉｃｅ　ｅｍｏ－ｉｓｈ，　ｓｅｒｉｏｕｓ　ｌｏｏｋ．　Ｂｕｔ　ｔｈｉｓ　ｏｎｅ＇ｓ　ｃｏｏｌ　ｔｏｏ　：Ｄ
Ｍａｋｅｓ　ｈｉｍ　ｌｏｏｋ　ａ　ｌｏｔ　ｂｒｉｇｈｔｅｒ　ａｎｄ　ｉｄｏｌ　ｌｉｋｅ！

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89 eLzholiC

October 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM

aaargghh.. I juz looooVeeee this drama.. hope the rating will go better..
Can'T help waiting for wed and thurs all week long.. And I have verry BIG smile now! thx YAB!!

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90 giddygirl108

October 14, 2009 at 8:35 AM

"But I think there’s room enough in our hearts for two."

Amen to that! Hahaa....but you know, Shinwoo is just soooo hooootttttt...

Ok girlie moment over ;)

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91 Marj

October 14, 2009 at 10:05 AM

THANK GOD Geun Seok got a new hair style! The only thing that I didn't like about You're Beautiful's first two eps was his hair -- I still love him though..
Yong Hwa's caught my attention too, cute newcomer :) He pulls off his role quite well, you were right when you said in one of the recaps that he's like the Ji Hoo that Hyun Joong couldn't quite pull off.. And how can I not mention Hongki, gahh, he's always adorable - I did like him with the blonde hair more though, fitted his character Jeremy better..

In short, I think there’s room enough in my heart for ALL THREE :)
And I'm pretty sure many others would say the same too
Thanks for the post dramabeans..

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92 krnkimbap

October 14, 2009 at 10:11 AM

Oh what a good-looking cast... I'd love to be in park shin hye's shoes too!

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93 mariouma

October 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM

i like the tow first episodes , it seems very intersting , i hope thai will continue like that

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94 ginko

October 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Thanks so much for the translation JB.
I've translated this interview to Vietnamese at KST forum.
Thank you, and waiting for Ep.3 recaps tomorrow :)

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95 ginko

October 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM

Oops, I post a link on my previous comment and look like your site block it.
Just want to say thank you for the translation and that I've done a secondary translation to Vietnamese this interview, posted at KST forum.

Thank you JB.

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96 findland

October 14, 2009 at 12:40 PM

Wow! Thanks JB!
This is one cute interview . It makes me smile all the way through.. he he..
Weds and Thurs from now on will be too much exciting.

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97 78 Yina --I think you are correct.

October 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM

I think you are correct.
Hongki’s performance is good.
Hongki’s role is character of a little over-acting for fun in drama.
I too feel Shin-Woo is the weakest actor out of the 4 leads.. it is true.

Jang Geun-seok,Park Shin-hye acting is very very good thouh they is young.

Jang Geun-seok(1987),Park Shin-hye(1990) , Hongki (1990)were child actor in past.

they are good actor.

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98 Twinky

October 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM

@84

i like TK and SW character BUT

i love hongki character the most! his character is unique..not many actors can pull off the over the top personality and maintained to be adorable and funny..(except nakatsu in HYD japan)MOST come out really annoying..
cough* yunho*cough
and korean drama is not really used to this kind of character..they tend to say that that actor is overacting..
but hongki really manage to do his character justice..his character is just love..i can smile by just looking at him
i love his expression..i just go LOL..
he's a cutie pie and really animated..
and i love how he played himself..seriously, the real hongki is really similar to jeremy..hongki is as hyper, lively and dorky as jeremy..
that's why jeremy comes out naturally..he had jeremy in himself all way long..

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99 DingDong =]

October 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM

@ 36 Rika
Why is the rating low?

The drama itself is brilliantly if ur used to watching an all arounder of japanese and taiwanese drama. Its really fast paced and comical which might lack attraction to koreans as they are used to watching extremely dramatic type of things which moves at a slower pace. (i mean come'on korean dramas goes up to 30 episodes.) I watched East of eden and found it just too heavy, while BOF earned a good place with high ratings for production money and its light headed theme, but as its already a famous manga and still kept that korean drama type of genre so it was expected.

This drama has a brilliant script, the characters are very fresh, Geun Suk is way more badass then Gun Pyo admit it, and its jst SO damn funny, its corny but somehow still works which is amazing. But i guess its just too manga - like and fast paced, for koreans to adapt to. Overall stuff the ratings, this drama is one of my fav of the year. Like Gun Suk imma watch the rerun of IRIS and watch every episode of this.
Its fun, hilarious and just screams BRILLIANT! sorry long rant =]

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100 Ya!

October 14, 2009 at 6:02 PM

^ ur very right. As a japanese person, i've lived on jap dramas, and i have to admit 'You're beautiful' does have that very comical element. I like its difference to other dramas and how it doesn't drag too long, and revolves into an extrmely funny script. AND that the main girl doesn't CRY every scene!
No offence but koreans don't very adapt well to difference. But i think this drama will do wonders, spread their an.jell love and create a fresher genre for korean drama. And yes who cares about the ratings. This drama is one of the best this year. Hands down. =]

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