Song Il-kook (A Man Called God) and Song Ji-hyo (Goong) were first paired in the 2006 sageuk blockbuster Jumong, and now they find themselves paired again in the upcoming KBS drama Crime Squad.
Not having watched much of Jumong, I can’t tell you what their chemistry was like then, but they sure look playful and winsome here (which makes me see Song Il-kook in a different light, actually, since he’s always played such intense characters). And, yeah, a bickering couple cuffed together (the less intentional, the better) always makes me laugh. (It’s for that reason only that I got suckered into watching Three Brothers for waaaay too long, I think.)
In Crime Squad, he plays a homicide detective while she’s an intern reporter. As you might tell from these stills, they get off to a rocky start; they find each other irritating but have to put up with repeated run-ins, clashing all the while.
Song Il-kook said of his co-star, “Working with Ji-hyo again after four years, we’re meshing together extremely well. Since we’re good friends, the mood on set is very easy and I’m able to act comfortably, for which I’m thankful. We make up for each other’s weaknesses, and together, I want to make this a good drama.”
Song Ji-hyo said, “Song Il-kook sunbae has gotten into his character to an astonishing level, so as his colleague, I’m learning a lot. He’s always very thoughtful on set toward the staff and cast, and takes such care to make the set an enjoyable place that I’m grateful to him.”
The drama will follow Dream High on Mondays and Tuesdays, and premieres on March 7.
Here they are five years ago in their Jumong days:
And here they are again for Crime Squad:
Via Hankyung
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Good to see Song Ji Hyo back in the scene! Good luck to the drama and both of them!
I like that Song Il Gook gained his weight back! I watched him in Jumong, Kingdom of the Winds and then A Man Called God…He was really hot in his last drama with the 6-pack abs and all but I prefer him with a body like the pic above!
Oooh now I’m gonna watch this
Sooo cute. From watching Running Man, I’ve become a big fan of Song Ji-hyo, so I hope to see some of her spunk in this drama. SEUMDWA~
HAHAHAHA.
AGREED!
Me too! Seumdwa!
I think gary’s going to be jeeeeealous
Ain’t that the truth. Gary will be down right green. SEUMDWA!
If i remember correctly, they were never romantic in Jumong. Rather than a cute or passionate love, they had a relationship of trust, respect, and affection. So I don’t remember much chemistry but their roles didnt really call for any.
Right! And this is what made upset for the whole drama, for some reason i wanted Jumong to love Ye So Ya, yet her living as his queen at the end made me quiet satisfied =)
Anyway, i always loved them together so i’m happy they’re back
gosh! they look so good together…
talk about visual compatibility.. Gary has a quite some competition there..
but still, monday couple FTW!
I watched Jumong until the character of Song Ji Hyo appeared, heehehe — Jumong was in love with the other girl before he met SJH. And yes, Jumong and her character were never romantic.
i wonder if this is rom com? or action com?
Ooooh, I like her shoes. That is all.
me too! lol….
Ditto.
wow jumong was already five years ago? o_o
i remember when i was in korea for a visit, my uncle hurtled into the house two minutes before airing time and made us all move off the couch and not make a sound for a whole hour while he watched it. *giggles*
excited for this drama whoo.
good to see song il gook looking normal again. i prefer his look now than when he was doing man called god
Song Ilkook looks badass!!
Song Ji Hyo~i’ve liked her since Goong~looking forward to this!!
i loved them in jumong, they were not romantic but i was always waiting for their scenes together. i cant wait to see this.
Honestly, I wasn’t much of a fan of theirs in JUMONG.
He had (a MUCH) better chemistry with Han Hye Jin, that’s for sure. It’d be great for Song Il Gook & Han Hye Jin to reunite in a romantic Kdrama once again.. they were great!
Agree!!!
everytime i see her now,i start to think about her “dirty” scenes in Frozen Flower, which is not a good thing. too graphic for my liking! *shivers*
I’m curious, is it really that “graphic”?
And this maybe a dumb question, but when actors/actresses do those bed scenes, is it real?
The sex isn’t real, of course but nowadays they don’t really use body double anymore especially for films that require some sex and nudity. Normally the actors will bare it all (yes, that includes Ssanghwa Jeom/Frozen Flower).
I skipped most of the sex scenes lol, but really, the movie wasn’t really that great.
uhm…YES! @ first, i thought maybe they’s use a body double for the full shot but then it showed her and that guy from “what happened in bali” in like full body instead of the face,meaning i saw his butt,haha prettttty disgusting, although they are actors, i kind of lost respect for them in my opinion. but hey, i guess they are really good actors because it seemed real.
oh, and Frozen Flower also had a gay scene which was so wierd because in real life,they aren’t. it was a fullllllllll makeout session with them two.
Apart from the sex scenes, the movie was fantastic.
i was kind of shocked to see the full naked parts and skipped as much of them as i could but the acting was fabulous and the ending was heart breaking!
@blah
you just lost respect for actors who were just doing their job? lol how old are you?
i just find that that the scenes were not appropriate for such high class actors. it’s just my opinion,no need to lash out.
Are you a kid? (serious question) Your whole comment sounds very childish and ignorant.
Agree with Lea.. that movie is R-Rated (or maybe even more) so I dun think that’s appropriate for children. So if you’re a kid and saying that that movie is
The movie is absolutely stunning in my opinion, with or without the sex-scenes..
the gay scenes.. hello, that’s the most eerie relationship ever, given the time and era of that story.. without it, the movie will be just another movie..
Haha might as well not have watched the movie at all if you were going to have that opinion, i mean read the synopsis first before watching it.
Fast forwarding sex scenes, but man oh man, doing that is like fast forwarding half of the movie because there were just so much of it. Storyline was interesting and great acting but yah, gay scene for me had to be fast forwarded.
Wasn’t interested in Song Ji Hyo’s character in Jumong nor Goong before (honestly thought she was a weak actress), but after Frozen Flower, I’ve changed my mind. And after watching her in Running Man, she sure is funny and strong. Love the Monday Couple too hehe.
Finally, YAY Song Il Guk back with another drama. Skipped his A Man Called God (he looked soooo anorexic in that) because wasn’t feeling the story. Hope this drama does well.
yep. but in a good way, it really was fitting for the storyline.
I know what you mean! I loved her in Goong and when I watched Frozen Flower I was like…
Song Ji Hyo? O.o
But I love that she’s able to come back to TV after so long and I am most definitely going to watch this because of her.
I just really hope I’m mature enough to enjoy it without relating back to Frozen Flower… lol
Same here. Seeing her first in Goong and then “naekid” in Frozen flower was quite unexpected – same goes for her male partners. Other than the graphic scenes, what I liked and remembered the most in this forgettable movie and its WTF ending, was the “Sword dance” with the drums. Too bad that they were mixed with said intimate scenes.
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Couldn’t help but notice French references in her outfit, with “Je t’aime” (e. g. I love you) on her sweater, and her grey Tee bears a Gallic rooster, a national symbol of France, and the design of Le Coq Sportif, a French clothing company. Dunno about the pants nor the shoes, tho.
So Song Ji Hyo was actually naked in it? I always thought it was a stunt double.
They look adorable!
Oh man, I really didn’t like SJH in her role in Jumong xD I admit I have a rather biased opinion towards her (I was totally and fully on the Jumong-Soseono ship, for all 80 episodes) but she’s a decent actress, from what I’ve seen.
On another note, SIK is looking fierce! He looks positively babyfaced in that Jumong photo. Aw.
SJH is one intelligent actress that i admire so much. She prioritized her study that’s why her assignment is quite few since after Goong days. Hope to see more of her.
Song Ji Hyo! She’s so cute. They look great together! I’m gonna watch out for this.
From now on I’ll be referring to Ji Hyo as Gary’s woman so no matter who she’s paired off with it’ll always be Kang Gary’s woman and Song il kook. Lmao
i first saw Song Il Kook with Han Ga In in Terms of Endearment. I think they Best Couple for that. I really fell for his character. I fell in love with HIM in Jumong. Will surely watch this for him and Kim Seung Woo
*won Best Couple… oooopppsssie
Song Ji Hyo, lets give her a break after all she can act well like in Goong and “Jumong” btw.. this is the best Kdrama i’ve ever scene and i’m looking forward to see my love Song Il Kook and i hope they can get a good rating
I don’t really like her in Jumong but the stills looking good.
I’m thinking of taking a break after Dream High, now it looks like a wishful thinking, getting used to tune in for KBS on Monday how can I not check this one out.
The only chemistry I remember in Jumong was between two guys, Bae Soo-bin & his lovely hairy-faced crush. ^__^
LOL.
Sayong is just so beautiful beyond words. Can’t take my eyes off him every time he appears.
i know right, they were so adorable in jumong and the hairy face guy was so shy. i loved them in jumong. bae soo is hot.
LOL after Jumong, I was totally searching the net whether Sayong was really a guy or a girl, cuz dang Bae Soo-bin looks so beautiful.
Seems to be a nice drama. SIG’s man called god did not interest me that much buti think this one is gonna be a good one.
In Jumong, both of them never had any chemistry. I prefer to ship Jumong with another girl, So Seo No. But then again, in sageuk, the best couple almost never end up being together…..
Anyway I’ll definitely give this a try since Song Il Guk will be in there!
oh how i love song ji hyo! can’t wait!
Jb! Have you seen Song II-Kook’s Art of Seduction with Son Ye-jin? He’s quite funny there.
o . 0″ Song Il-kook… really is getting passionate in his new role. I’ll be anticipating for his prettiest looks to return after this show, I just know it.
Hmm, I’ve never seen anything with either of them but they look cute together.
HEY EVERYONE! I’ve been itching to start a new drama (I need something to keep my mind off Dream High and My Princess, LOL) and I finally have some time to marathon a few episodes today.
PASTA or CITY HALL?
i disliked Pasta and quit watching City Hall as it gets repetitive and is similar to My Princess plot wise. the bad parts of the plot…so it might get repetitive if you re watching My Princess too.
thus:
i d say Pasta…
but it s not a drama i d usually recommend.
Coffee House is way underrated if you haven t watched it yet.
Once upon a time in Saeng Cho Ri is hilarious and cute: i haven t read any mention of it on the boards.
He Who Can t Marry was awesome and underrated as well.
Song Ji hyo is one of my all time girl crush. loved her in Sex is Zero 2.
is she queen of frozen flower?
Yeah, she played the role of the queen in the film Frozen Flower.
I remember Jumong from way back. like the others said they didn’t had much chemistry in the drama since many root SIK more for Han Hye-jin’s character. anyway I think this is a good chance to show the chemistry that lacked back then since by looking at the pics I can tell that they look good onscreen. I haven’t seen Song Il-kook’s last drama but I’m anticipating this drama more
guy is married. (vedio in FB good!)
I dont have to see him cry if I hear him cry I cry…Song Kook II in Jumong and Emperor of the Sea…The male star in Crazy for you and Who are you ..Love all three of these great actors . I dont have to see him cry if I hear him cry I cry…Song Kook II in Jumong and Emperor of the Sea…The male star in Crazy for you and Who are you ..Love all three of these great actors .
Oh I loved Song Ji Hyo with Song Il Gook in Jumong, they looked cute together even if the guy was supposed to cry all the time for Soseono.
I hated back then Han Hye Jin because she spoiled my favourite couple : Ji Hyo and SIG. They look really nice together and they seem to have chemistry, but they couldn’t show it very well in Jumong days , due to the screenwritters who put very much emphasys on Soseono’s character.
Now it’s the time for those two to demostrate that they are able to be a great couple, love them both
he looks totally different from Jumong, she is unchainged…………….just as cute as always
They do look very good together, I am sure I am going to love both of them in the new drama.
It’s time for Jumong , part II, LOL
She is sweet like a babydoll
Love her in Running Man
Glad to see SIG again on the small screen with his old weight, hated the way he looked in A Man Called God
OMG I loved them in Jumong (I think I’m probably apart of the minority) so I’m happy to see them back together again. I’m excited for this and hope it works out well for the both of them.
I started to watch Jumong when Song Ji Hyo appeared , I read that she was supposed to be Jumong’s wife and i was very excited. They werent romantically involved in Jumong, rather a relation of admiration , respect and trust. Anyway, I did love them together in Jumong.
In the photo above they seem to have a lot of chemistry…….lets see how they will work together
OMG! I’m so happy to see them together again! Love them in Jumong. They look really good as a couple.
What a COINCIDENCE for them to come back as old-times like that drama “Jumong” – How interesting, lolz. =)
I am sure that this 2 couples will be able to make us impress to this new drama, hopefully so.
good to see song jihyo even though i watch her on RunningMan ;p ….but y do they look soo short in the last pic?
I love all film of jumong
may you send me their film please help me
i love han hey jins face.she is lik my girlefriend