Hyun Bin’s on top for Secret Garden
by javabeans
Literally. *Snerk.*
The thing is, I really want to enjoy the idea of Hyun Bin somehow landing on top of Ha Ji-won for their new drama Secret Garden — and seeing what ridiculous plot contrivance is employed to get our characters into such a position oh-so-coincidentally — but I’m too distracted by the shiny be-sequined jacket that he’s wearing, and the matching sparkly racing stripe running down his pant legs. Who do you think you are, Kwon Sang-woo?
The bickering loveline — the lifeblood of the kdrama romance — starts right away from Episode 1, which is where this scene will be found, as Hyun Bin’s character, a prickly department store owner, runs into the stuntwoman played by Ha Ji-won. (They’ll later switch bodies/souls and fall in love with themselves each other.)
The drama kicks off this weekend, and recently released photos from the cast’s script rehearsal (pictured below) to drum up some interest. The three ladies pictured are series lead Ha Ji-won and supporting actresses Kim Sa-rang and Yoo Inna. The drama has been attracting much buzz for its A-list leading couple, who have been doing a lot of film work in recent years, particularly Ha. But that’s not the only pairing worth mentioning; writer-director duo Kim Eun-sook and Shin Woo-chul have led a number of dramas to ratings highs, such as Lovers In Paris and City Hall.
In addition, a whole slew of new stills has also been released via the show’s official website, which you can also find below. The body-swapping fantasy rom-com, which also stars Yoon Sang-hyun and Philip Lee, premieres its first episode out of its planned 20 on Saturday, November 13.
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1 littletoygun
November 8, 2010 at 3:56 PM
so excited!!!!!!
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pabo ceo reom
November 8, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I have so much love for Hyun Bin and especially Ha Ji-won that I will turn a blind eye to the horrible sparkly clothes. Can't wait!
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2 greyfl
November 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Can't wait to see Ha Ji Won again. :)
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3 Jo
November 8, 2010 at 4:03 PM
watch the trailer. I laughed my arse off just watching that.
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4
November 8, 2010 at 4:04 PM
hehehe....is it just me or do Binnie and Ha Ji Won look kinda simmilar??...also anyone know the guy in the last stills??
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Kender
November 8, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Dunno who he is, but he looks pretty. :3
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November 8, 2010 at 5:07 PM
lol...my thoughts exactly...too many pretty people in this drama :p
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kinky_mode
November 8, 2010 at 8:43 PM
I was looking at the pics ... main couple ...next main couple... yeah yeah main couple... DINGGGGGGGGGGG my eyes fell like in a Looney Tunes episode: so who's the cutie?
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Mango Juice
April 13, 2017 at 8:15 PM
Flash-forward 7 years later, any kdrama fan would definitely know him. :'>
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strawhatz
November 8, 2010 at 5:14 PM
i think he's the one in prosecutor princess...the secretary or assistant for the prosecutor guy forgot his name
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annflln
January 19, 2015 at 1:05 AM
back then everyone wondering who he is *including myself*.
but it has changed now lol
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5 The Real CZ
November 8, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Yoo In Na is also in this? I loved her in High Kick Through The Roof and enjoy her on Heroes, so this is yet another drama I gotta watch.
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6 Knight Devil
November 8, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I think Hyun Bin might be wearing Jeremy Scott for Adidas, a brand favorite among Korean stars. What I find more odd are Kim Sa Rang's (?) big sleeves.
Winter is here and I'm ready for a good funny romcom. :)
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Ms Guccibabie
November 12, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Awesome cast, can't wait!!!
Yeah the shiny track suit is something else but it the line-backer coat that realllyyy caught my eye. I felt like my aunt's dog who didn't understand what the heck you where talkin about when you start talkin to him in baby gibberish, I found myself slowly turnin my head on the side!! hahahaha!!!
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7 Rachael
November 8, 2010 at 4:24 PM
The besequenced jacket and matching stripe outfit I think are beat out by the HUGE shoulder padding going on with that one jacket.
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supah
November 8, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Man, those are BIG.
I'm watching Park Jin-hee in Giant, where it's currently the year 1986. She's sporting bold eye makeup, neon pink lipstick and some blingy stuff, but even SHE won't wear stuff like that, even in 1986!
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belleza
November 9, 2010 at 8:15 AM
"but even SHE won’t wear stuff like that, even in 1986!"
Have you seen Korean makeup in the 80s? Nay -- have you seen Korean makeup in the early 90s? *shivers*
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8 rockee
November 8, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Hyun Bin oppa, why why why??? Lol! Can't wait for this drama!
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9 Thorpey
November 8, 2010 at 4:59 PM
I'm excited about this, since it'll be Hyun Bin's last drama before heading to serve. But he sooo skinny. Comparing his physique in Snow Queen, which is much better for his body type. But I hope this drama does good ratings wise. Because ever since Samsoon, he never got any hits. :-(
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10 Auntiemame
November 8, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Sarah, I get the best laugh out of your comments and insights.
Although, in this particular blog entry, you got beat out by that coat with the big shoulders. Reminds me of the coat worn by the sentry/doorman at entrance to the "Emerald City".
It will be interesting to see how the two leads will play in a rom-com.
Thanks for the amusement.
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11 kdlover
November 8, 2010 at 5:18 PM
I saw the preview of this and it looks real good! Can't wait!!
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12 peachys2sleep
November 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Who's the guy in the last two bottom pictures?
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mimim
November 8, 2010 at 9:51 PM
yeah who is that?? hahha.. .. i think he is going to be my eye candy. i am going to naver now
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13 jastinel
November 8, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Nice to see HB in a light drama, I will watch this!
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14 aberdeen_angus
November 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I know it has everything to be absolutely ridiculous, but I'm so excited to watch this!
Hope it doesn't let me down.
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15 miss_procrastination
November 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I am all for this drama--but I feel like falling in love with someone in your body is just down right weird if not extremely egotistical. Oh well, they're both ridiculously good looking.
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16 Autumn
November 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM
oh hyun bin could be wearing prince shin's wardrobe for all i care, i am so excited for this drama!!!
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17 baNen
November 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM
So many vitamins to my eyes. I need to be healthy so NEED to watch this. :D
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18 Sweet
November 8, 2010 at 5:49 PM
OOOOohhhhhhhhh.
Cant wait for this!
Yuppppe.
Hoope you giys capp this.It would be a delight to read..and WATCH.
At first I was like nahhh.now Im like YEAH!
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meve
November 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM
same here. haven't checked out mary yet (don't know just not digging the concept, vibe & chemistry?? yet?) but this got me piqued for now..after SKKS (which i first thought was just the same-ol-same-ol romcom and wasteful vehicle for yoochun's acting! orz *my bad for bein a self-confessed judgemental*) i thought i would have nothing more to watch, which is good for my studies really :)... but not so sure if good for my sanity-and-maybe-heart! =p
also..if only, jang hyuk, he's so manly esp in his last drama, chuno, would have been EPIC to see him go effeminate now! too bad, just realized now after seeing the poster
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19 Casie J.
November 8, 2010 at 6:07 PM
God that is really shiny! OVO
But did anyone else just crack up when seeing that first picture with HyunBin looking seriously into the distance and then a horse's butt in the background?
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supah
November 8, 2010 at 6:18 PM
I love the way your mind works. Can we swap?
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20 zozo_oppa_fan
November 8, 2010 at 6:28 PM
i am so excited for this drama really i don't know why you always Criticize it
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momosan
November 8, 2010 at 7:54 PM
We snark because we love.....
well, that and the track suit is spectacularly purple.
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dannaluk
November 8, 2010 at 8:40 PM
and shiny.....dont forget the bling!!
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21 jea
November 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM
LOL. the jacket.
BTW, narcissism is going to proliferate in this drama. When the main characters kiss, it's like they are kissing themselves. Not to mention they're falling in love with themselves (on the outside at least). How strange would it be to watch yourself fall in love? I suppose this line of thinking could lead up to all kinds of wrong... >.< I doubt the writers would go there, although it could be funny.
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jea
November 8, 2010 at 7:05 PM
THIS is a drama that I want to see the Piggy Back scene in! Not to mention all those wrist grabs. Ha!
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dannaluk
November 8, 2010 at 8:41 PM
LOL....the question is who piggy backs who??
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meve
November 9, 2010 at 8:42 AM
wrist grabs!..ha! that'll be funny/fun
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belleza
November 10, 2010 at 4:23 PM
"When the main characters kiss, it’s like they are kissing themselves. "
And if they do more . . . it's uhm not pleasant to watch yourself . . .
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22 John
November 8, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Yoo In Na and Ha Ji Won?
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.....I am so in.
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Vico
November 8, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Absolutely, I'm with you.
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23 ar_arguably romantic
November 8, 2010 at 7:32 PM
can't wait till this airs!
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24 acirebutt
November 8, 2010 at 7:52 PM
i feel like that coat's going to give me nightmares tonight 8|
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25 hellochloe
November 8, 2010 at 8:29 PM
well, judging from the looks of HB's *shiny* attire, maybe it's the director's way of telling us it's HJW inside Hyun Bin's body (as if we ladies have such lousy taste in fashion, sheesh).
Therefore technically (spiritually?), that means Ha Ji Won's on top right? If so, yay for girl empowerment! ;D
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26 Vico
November 8, 2010 at 8:36 PM
This guy is lucky to be on top of Ha Ji-won like that.
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27 Cam
November 8, 2010 at 9:12 PM
Ooooh, it must must MUST be INTERESTING, of course!
That's why, I just saw the trailer of Secret Garden drama but it seem very COOL and FUNNY, lolz.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD THIS DRAMA SOOOON! (claps) Woot woot!
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28 Lisa Purba
November 8, 2010 at 11:30 PM
saw the trailer. it looks hilarious, so yeah i'm looking forward this drama too :)
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29 misa
November 9, 2010 at 7:10 AM
im sooo looking forward to this drama! cant wait!
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30 belleza
November 9, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Secret Garden trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rwpG0r7JI8
Note. Ha Ji Won's character rocks some tattoos. OH yeah, Binnie's about to get PWNED like Lee Seung Gi in MGiG. ;)
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belleza
November 9, 2010 at 8:17 AM
As for the sparkly track suits . . . Yup, this drama's going to be big in Taipei. ;)
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31 Precious
November 9, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Hyunnie I still love you even though you look like Michael Jackson in the 80s
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32 Momo
November 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM
OK, after watching the 6th trailer Im sure this drama is gonna be epic...no no...it gonna be EPIC...
Earth...move faster!, so the 13th November comes faster...
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33 Kris
November 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM
i didn't recognize Yoon sang hyun in that photo...he lost so much weight? woah...it doesn't look good on him! i liked him in QofH as Taebong....he doesn't look healthy! :(
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34 deannadsc
November 9, 2010 at 7:53 PM
I'm soooooo looking forward to this drama & M3 to cure my PK & SKKScandal withdrawal pangs!!!
My Binnie's BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
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35 poo
November 9, 2010 at 11:28 PM
I dunno y...but i cant seem to like anyone other than Hyun Bin n Ha Ji Won.
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36 Ashlea
November 10, 2010 at 12:54 AM
So insanely excited about this!
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37 my lovely Binnie
November 11, 2010 at 1:30 AM
youtube link for 10 min.trailer. Hyunbin is so cool & so funny in this drama.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er8iL33dD5M&feature=player_embedded
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38 dee
November 11, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Hyun Bin face looks thin.
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39 ash
November 15, 2010 at 6:10 AM
where is the bodyswap part
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40 kimie
November 15, 2010 at 7:47 AM
hyun bin is awesome, i feels so good witty lines already following ㅠ ㅠ this weekend can not wait ^ ^
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41 kimie
November 16, 2010 at 3:17 AM
I can get by the sequined jacket that he’s wearing, for it is part of the script, And he's so freaking funny and witty with his words when each time someone comment on it.. it was worth watching... BIG HUGG SAMSHIKI *smooch*
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