(I just love the above shot. I love the placement, the curious look from Jung Il-woo to the soul-in-limbo, Nam Gyuri, and that’s just the plain image from the photo shoot. A finalized, photoshopped promo image ought to be mesmerizing.)
There have been a whooooole slew of stills from 49 Days, such as yesterday’s batch, and I hope this overexposure doesn’t turn potential viewers off before the drama even airs, in the way that I recall growing tired of the constant promo stream from other dramas in the past. But I’m so intrigued by this cast and premise that I’m just eating it up. (More, moar, MOAR!)
Below, we’ve got the entire (very, very pretty) main cast together, who are, from left to right in the first shot: Lee Yo-won as the hijacked body, Seo Ji-hye as a potentially villainous frenemy, Bae Soo-bin as the smart businessman fiancé, Jung Il-woo as a Reaper offering afterlife guidance, Nam Gyuri as the body-hijacking soul, and Jo Hyun-jae as an architect from the U.S.
These promo/character stills also give us a better clue into the pairings in the drama. And while we can hardly draw conclusions from mere promotional images, the stories suggested in them offer pretty good clues as to how things will unfold. For example, Jo Hyun-jae has top billing among the men and he’s paired with Lee Yo-won, so we can bet he’s the main love interest, not Bae Soo-bin, who (sigh) is again Mr. Number 2. One of these days, Bae Soo-bin, one of these days… (Just not one of these 49.)
Ha, I’d wondered what turns Seo Ji-hye from friend to rival, and I shoulda guessed it was a man. Isn’t it always the way? Again I’m drawing inferences here, but it’s pretty clear the ex-BFF moves in on her friend’s man pretty quickly after she’s out of the picture. And not in a nice, respectful, decent way: We know from all that black eyeliner. With that much kohl in play, we’ve got proof enough of her perfidy. It’s like a rule, isn’t it? (Plus, there’s those shifty side-eyes she’s making.)
Jo Hyun-jae’s still the biggest question mark for me, because we know the least about his character. It’s nice to see him back from army duty (despite the fact that he’s dropped an almost alarming amount of weight, no?), but I confess to wondering about the chemistry between him and Lee Yo-won, which I worry may be on the low end…
Why, hello there, Hot Reaper Boy. You spare lives AND you play the guitar? Swoon. Finally those curious headphones you’re always wearing make some sort of sense…sorta. But whatever, do I care? It’s Iljimae Jung Il-woo!
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why do I wish the lead guy was someone else?
Jung Il-woo looks scrumptious in these pics…is it weird that I wish he was the lead?
“is it weird that I wish he was the lead?”
it’s not weird he’s got charisma and acting abilities to be the lead but i have a feeling that i’ll love his character anyways.
You are NOT wierd! Everytime I come across 49 days pix.. I hoped he was the lead…
same here
Shi%$§,
I thought he was the lead….sh&%$!!!!
And…who is the lead then?
>cryinsorrow<
I think there’s a whole group of us who wish the same…or at least that he gets a decent storyline or enough screentime.
yeah, why is bae soo-bin always no.2? that sucks… makes me feel bad for him all the time.
Well, he keeps getting pictured with Nam Gyuri, so… XD Who knows?
But if she has a romance with Jo Hyun-jae while in Lee Yo-won’s body, well, then she’ll fall for him, and still like him when she gets her body back @_@~ But that would leave Lee Yo-won with no one D: Oh well, we’ll see XD
I am trying not to put my hopes up, but the images make me wanna watch more…uff love the cast, but after Mary Stayed out all night, i dont think i can stand another dissapoinment:S
Gosh, even a mention of That-Drama-That-Must-Not-Be-Named sends a punch of despair into my gut. =[
I’m totally with you, saving any expectations until the premiere. I won’t ever let a drama do that to me again! You let it get close, you believe its empty promises and then… *dramatic swoon*.. heartbreak.
*extra dramatic swoon, for effect*
for MSOAN, i’ve felt not good just by hearing the story, it’s sound so boring,
and Jang Geun Seok becomes Musicians AGAIN and AGAIN? MEH !! Boring !!!
but different case for 49 DAYS, not onle by the pretty 6 casts, the story really caught my mind !
Oh !!
can’t wait….
I still like MSOAN because of its great cast. I wouldn’t watch it again and I wouldn’t recommend it. But because the maincast was so great and the chemistry betweem the leads so refreshing…I love looking at great actors its just like that…and actually this drama will always stay in my memory because it was the first time that Jang Geun Seok really hit a nerve. I didn’t really care about him in the other dramas. Even YB was so great for me. I rather liked the second lead. And I really wanted to like JGS i just couldn’t. Or maybe it was just the hair… xD
Anyway I always loved MGY…that played a big role
Piece everyone
To be honest, the concept of this drama looks entertaining… but I’m very much allergic to Lee Yoo Won. Makes me sad to miss it.
same here!.. I’m allergic to LYW as well, but those actors ..*sigh*.. can’t be missed.
you’re allergic?
i think you should visit your doctor SOON….. lol
yeah, they should go to the doctor right away…hehehe!
Here here. Saw her in that drama with KSW and she somehow annoyed me. Anyway, I’ll try this one since it looks interesting.
Do not judge actor with just one performance. I see her three times in queen seon duk, surgeon bong dal hee, splendid holiday and she impressive.
Also the movie Take Care of the Cat where she won an award for her acting. Well, she has won an award in almost of her dramas… impressive.
Me too!
I watched QSD, but not enuff to bring me to like her.
I prefer Seo Ji-hye as the female lead.. I’m fine with either of the men here to be the main…they are all hard to choose….although if I must out number on them…
1. is the Iljimae, 2. is Mr. nice guy from Brilliant Legacy…no need to mention the 3rd. he’s still a mysterious one.
must “put number”
This is gonna air in less than 2 weeks, right? I’m keeping my expectations low (as always!) but I’m excited to start watching a new kdrama soon. Been so bored since MP & DH ended. I even finished Tdrama Sunny Happiness (which was surprisingly easy to watch) coz had lots of time after DH. However, still didn’t have the urge to watch Paradise Farm or Athena (sorry, dear Siwon!). Maybe I should watch Sign (heard good things ’bout it) before 49 days start?!
wow..Seo Ji Hye and Bae Soo Bin seem to have gr8 chemistry…i hope he gets the girl here….even if it is the second lead because if he doesnt I might end up pulling my hair out!…Jung Il Woo looks very pretty..he’s a veryy cool reaper indeed….Since they have paired him with Nam in the stills, I wonder how their relationship will work through in the drama?
Chemistry! That’s the vibe I was getting with Seo Ji Hye and Bae Soo Bin. I recently saw Bae Soo Bin on “Hurry and Tell Me” (or “Go On, Say It”). He was adorkable there. Can’t believe he’s 35.
Goodness. All f the men have the same hair.
I’m really looking forward to this drama.
i wouldn’t mind if bae soo bin ended up with seo ji hye in this drama! two negatives = +++ hot. does that make sense? XD
just because of two names thats why im in for this drama!
JUNG IL-WOO AND JO HYUN JAE!
im missing these two guys thats why i will invest my precious k-drama watching hours for this drama!
i hope its all worth it! ^_^
Some more:
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_008.jpg?t=1299166386
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_009.jpg?t=1299166623
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_010.jpg?t=1299166623
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m557/Iviih17/49-_0111.jpg?t=1299166623
“You spare lives AND you play the guitar? Swoon.” AND you ride a bike? Double swoon…
Im soooo gonna watch this just because off the men (boys), my life is kind off sad…
I’m right there with you sista
Glad im not alone
I’m afraid of being banned for life from this blog for saying this, but I don’t get the hype on Bae Soo-bin. Yes, I saw Brilliant Legacy/Shinning Inheritance, but still…
Well didn’t see him in these, but we won me in Dong Yi…
still want to scream, to oraboni come to me!
Lol don’t worry, DB didn’t even recap that show.
Bae Soo-bin needs to be a lead man!!! like now!
i don’t really like lee yo won…..
and while i never saw nam gyu-ri act…so i can’t judge her acting…i didn’t like her much when she was a singer…
but i might give this a chance….mostly because of jung il-woo & bae soo bin
How many episodes will have 49 days? somebody knows?
I love your website, thanks for all info!^^
love all the photos above….am kinda getting excited to watch the drama!
Bae Soo Bin + smile = melted noona
Love him!
this looks potentially awesome! I’m watching Return of Iljimae right now and I’m absolutely loving Jung Il Woo! Like Tori^^ I’m also wondering, does anyone know how many episodes this is scheduled for?
There’s a complete recap of Return of Iljimae here on dramabeans.
i worry about the chemistry between Lee Yo Won and Jo Hyun Jae just by looking at the stills…
I do too. I hope Jo Hyun Jae have enough chemistry for the both of them like the charming/chrismatic Kim Nam Gil (Bidam) in QSD.
err ……charismatic.
well. Lee Yo Won has got two Best Couple Award, with Lee Bum Soo and Kim Nam Gil
and i hope this year will be the 3rd !!!
I kinda wished that Jung Ilwoo and Lee Yowon were coupled together…it’d be an interesting pair methinks. :3
But then again–the whole it’s-actually-gyuri’s-soul-in-yowon’s-body screws everything up, so…
YEESSSS! I thought I’m the only one thinking that! Lee Yo Won and Jung Il Woo I have inkling they will be surprisingly cuteee pair and have melting chemistry. Don’t ask me why I’m thinking that, I just… do.
I really hope this drama doesn’t end up being a dud since it’s the only drama that I find interesting enough to watch (after just finishing up Crack High!) but with actors such as Nam Gyu Ri and Jo Hyun Jae – both of whom I find very wooden – I won’t be holding out too much expectations…
However, with such a passionate actor such as Bae Soo Bin, I really wonder why he hasn’t ended up being a lead actor in trendy dramas and such. Well, I hope that if this drama lacks proper acting chops (like the late and great Crack High) from Nam Gyu Ri and Jo Hyun Jae, I hope the writers make up for it (LIKE the late and great Crack High).
Notice how many times I said ‘hope’? Coz I’m holding out that much hope in this drama since there’s nothing else to watch…
If Seo Ji Hye doesn’t end up with a guy, I’m gonna RAWR! >:O
<3 her.
I think Seo Ji-hye is very underrated. I would like to see her in more dramas.
I’m so psyched about this drama. I really hope it doesn’t fail us (like Mary Stayed Out All Night….I can’t even bring myself to watch it despite KJW and JGS).
Oh yeah, Jo Hyun-jae looks GOOD.
please please please be good!
God… I see this black swan visual theme/cocept everywhere now. @_@ its like the whole world is slowly turning black and white….*paranoid*
reaper is hot. rawr.<3
Who is seo ji hye?
i don’t even know her?
it means you had never watched Over The Rainbow? Try to watch it!
*Sigh*
that’s still the #1 drama on my list <3
i see…
Over The Rainbow was one of the earliest drama that i watched and it was great!! <3 love her! hwan hee was in that too
well, i like lee yo won since fashion70s.
and surgeon bong dal hee is another great act for her.
but i haven’t seen queen seon deok completely, too long drama for me.
but i believe she will impress me (again) this time.
can’t wait for 49 days!
“We know from all that black eyeliner. With that much kohl in play, we’ve got proof enough of her perfidy. It’s like a rule, isn’t it? (Plus, there’s those shifty side-eyes she’s making.) ” —> LOL!!!!!!
Jung Il Woo is really rocking that hair! I’m sort of glad he’s the reaper – makes his character more mysterious!
i wish SIGN finished last week and this week i can see 49 days this week…
i have to wait for a week more!
*sigh!
i think the PD has pair a fit couple pairings.
Jo Hyun Jae – Lee Yo Won
they’re a Class actor and actress and in the same age
Bae Soo Bin – Seo Ji Hye
both are villians, so it’s nice to see villian paired with villian
Jung Il Woo – Nam Gyu Ri
i don’t have any idea since JIW is in sprit mode, and so is NGR.
so spirit with spirit
but yeah…
i wish i could see Lee Yo Won and Jung Il Woo to be paired !
i think they will be cute.. <3
Yeay for Lee Yo WOn…. !
i miss u my wife…….. LOL
Who the hell are You??!!
She’s My wifeee !!!!!!
LOL, I didn’t know my sister Lee Yo Won has other husbands, OMG! Nice to meet you brother-in-laws.
Lee Yo WOn…. Fighting!!!
nice to meet you too bro/sist in law..
these day many guys want my wife.
but i’m not worried since we plan to have our second child right after 49 days ends..
our only daughter wants a baby brother….
Aww, really? Too bad, I want Ms. YoWon to take another drama or movie after 49 days. Can you tell your daughter to wait next year, when her Mom takes a rest…?
Hahaha!
hmm.. Ok..OK.. i will discuss with my wife TONIGHT
about our second child planning
i will tell my daugher too, i hope she’ll understand.
but i can’t keep my promise if it’s me who wants the new baby ….. XD
Holy f–k.
49 DAYS. COME TO US SOONER. Sorry, there are just no other words for this.
Don’t worry about the chemistry,
Lee Yo WOn and Jo Hyun Jae have been paired twice in SEEYA MV – Ice Doll and Love Greeting which i think sooo good !!
saeguk MV and those was awesome !
so i believe this time LYW-JHJ will have the chem too.
about the couple stills of JHJ-LYW which we consider as not-so-hot , i thinks it doesn’t matter, since their relationship was unknown each other from the first.
JHJ just knows NGR as his past love, and he helps and interacts with LYW for the sake of NGR (IMO)
to make them pose so hot this time is TOO EARLY, becoz we haven’t know how the story will go..
yeah !!
i’m counting my day to March 16 !!!
YEAY !!!!!
oh my Jo Hyun Jae… I don’t know him before, but something about him in those pictures make my heart beat faster…. I’m glad He Is the lead. I Want to see more of him in this drama *SWOON*
Sorry, but I totally would have believed this to be a hair ad.
Despite SO many pretty people, all I kept staring at was everyone’s hair.
So you think they being bald or all with pony-tail, would be better? lol
the reaper must be a musician in his former life as human. He must have committed suicide and therefore his soul is hanging between heaven and earth, and as punishment been given the duty of escorting souls to afterlife. but he doesn’t remember what he did wrong that caused him to receive that punishment and until he figured it out, he will remain as The Reaper.
OK. that is what happened if I follow Full Moon o Sagashite. Oh my, remembering my childhood addiction. hahaha.
It’s me !!!
yeay !!! 49 comments for 49 Days !!
yippiie!!!!
sigh !!
not 49 but 52….
Did you saw how good these two look good?
Bae Soo Bin and Gyuri
http://nbbs3.sbs.co.kr/index.jsp?cmd=read&code=tb_49_2&top_index=&field=&keyword=&category=&star=&no=6&page_no=1
So.. Jung Il-Woo will be playing No Min Woo’s emo guidance counselor character from Gumiho? Something tells me that I’ll like his emo version better than No’s. But I LOVE No Min-Woo in Midas right now so it’s all good.
Ooooooooooh. I love that first picture. Nam Gyuri is so pretty, and Jung il-Woo is sexy beyond belief!
i look forward to this drama… this is a drama, right? ahahaha!
i so love jung il woo. i think the headphones help him drown out the voices of the dead. he’s a reaper, right? but he’s just one and there’s so many souls that need guidance. oh, well… whatever! seeing him in the cast is one of the things i look forward to in 49 days.
Im hoping that after Nam Gyuri enters Lee Yowon’s body, LYW will become animated and excited. In these stills and in the past, her characters have kind of bored me (although I think she’s a good actress).
yes,yes.. I’m hoping for that too. Watching LYW being animated and all. hope she can embraced the character well.
and I agree that her past drama characters is always the brooding and bored one. hope she can step up and show more dimensional in this drama. CAN’T WAIT!
are you kidding? her character in Fashion 70s and Surgeon Bong Dal Hee were a kind of comical animated role i think, esp in the earlier episode of SBDH she was so fun and comical.
so as in Queen Seonduk, when Deokman still a nangdo, it was a cute and unique character she brings and her chem with Uhm Tae Woong is cute <3
as for deokman transformed to be Princess and Queen, those comical character must change due to the role developement.
Have you watched her movie Afrika? She was cool & also good at catfight, LOL!
She and Uhm Tae Woon had no chemistry throughout the drama whatsoever.
But she and Kim Nam-gil were sizzling! Rawr! They one of my OTP for 2010.
Very, very pretty indeed. Especially doll faced nam gyu ri.
Not that I am pinning all my hopes on this one, but
HELP US! SAVE US, 49 DAYS!!
We are lost in the sea of drama ennui and nothing can shake these doldrums!
Please JIW, make the magic happen. I need to pine and swoon and catch my breath from the beauty once again.
Jung Il-woo! I can’t wait 49 Days any longer!
Well, I like Lee YoWon, she’s a candy to me.
Ive seen Bae So Bin & Jung Il Woo, but they’re just a so so…
Lee YoWon & Jo Hyun Jae looked good to me so I have no problem.
she’s sugar for me..
Love Lee Yo Won…
She’s HONEY for me…!
Simply love… her!!!
Lee yo won^^ Looking forward to it.
Nopew i’m soaking up as much of the photos from 49days as much as i can. The top photo looks like reaper boy wants to suck out her soul. oh wait she’s died already. hahahe.
I don’t mind reaper boy coming to get me. Maybe he died with the headphones or he got them to block out the complains from the souls he’s set to watch over. i can see this soul doing to complaining.
i have seen teaser 1 and teaser 3, those are great . and i can’t wait to see the real drama.
what caught me the most is lee yo won’s role, i’m curious to see her double character. and i like to see her play comical role like in teaser 1 and teaser3
nam gyuri’s face scares me. are you sure she’s not the one who’s suppose to be the vessel?