Rumors of another Yoon Eun-hye drama

131 March 4, 2011

by javabeans

…may be greatly (or at least slightly) exaggerated. But still, even though the talk is still in the rumor stage, where there’s smoke…

If we choose to take the optimistic approach, Yoon Eun-hye may be making her return to television this year, according to reports that she’s considering the project Sweet Scandal, which had previously gone by the title Lie To Me.

Sweet Scandal is a romantic-comedy drama planned for a post-Midas broadcast on SBS, and Yoon has been linked to it in the press before. It seems both sides (her management and the drama’s producers) are a little exasperated with the press’s preoccupation with her casting, and the PDs have stated that Yoon’s casting news is premature. Her rep also stated, “She has considered the project, but there has been no decision. Reports that she’s been cast have come out three times now. With the reports coming out every time she’s considering a drama, it makes it difficult to actually consider the drama.”

But it’s tough when you’re Yoon Eun-hye, whose every movement — however minute and/or insignificant — tends to draw huge amounts of attention. She’s also something of a hitmaker in dramaland, even more so than other, bigger, A-list-ier stars (like, say, Sohn Ye-jin or Jung Woo-sung, whose names alone haven’t been able to save sinking drama ships) — I think Yoon manages to hit that perfect sweet spot of big-name recognition, popularity, cross-generational appeal, and likable public persona. Even her lesser series have performed better than average, and her attachment practically has HIT! written over a project. (Goong and Coffee Prince were uber-hits; Vineyard Man was one of the only dramas to survive the Jumong juggernaut; and My Fair Lady still pulled in upper-teen ratings despite being a dismal wreck of writing and acting.)

The drama has two noted directors onboard: Kim Soo-ryong of the short melodrama series Father’s House and Kwon Hyuk-chan of this year’s body-swapping melo-fantasy Secret Garden. That would be right up Yoon’s alley, since I think she’s at her best in rom-coms with a few melo moments, rather than, say, straight-up drama like Love Song, the melodrama remake of Comrades that she signed up to do last year, but which has understandably stalled since Park Yong-ha’s suicide last summer.

There have also been rumors placing Yoon in contention for KBS’s upcoming Maids, the follow-up from Pasta‘s writer, and MBC’s Discovery of Affection, the Hong Sisters project that also teased a Gong Hyo-jin possibility. Frankly, I’d be happy to see her in any of these dramas. She’s not the most skilled actress out there, but she’s just so darned likable — she puts so much of herself into her roles that what she lacks in technical ability, she makes up for with her big, open, enthusiastic heart.

Currently, Yoon Eun-hye is promoting her rom-com movie My Black Minidress, which releases this month.

Via Star News

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1 tisyamey

March 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

looking forward to her comeback!

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rouby

March 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM

Me too......
Love her so much,,,, Eun hye unnie fighting!!!!!!!

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g

March 5, 2011 at 12:00 AM

watashi mooo Eun Chan suki suki <3

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Guesttttttttt

March 5, 2011 at 2:55 AM

Fighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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pepsipop101

March 6, 2011 at 4:09 AM

On the first episode of Khuntoria's (Nichkun and Victoria couple), which was like in June something, Nichkun met Eun-hye at the 63 building, and she said that she was filming a drama there. So, isn't this old news?o.O

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pepsipop101

March 6, 2011 at 4:15 AM

oops, I meant Nichkhun lol

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unknown x

March 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

I didn't see him meet Yoon Eun Hye......

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2 Bluefyre

March 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

I can't wait for her next drama. Whatever it is. I agree with you, JB. She's just so likable :D

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3 amg01

March 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Yoon Eun-hye !!!!!!!! FTW!!!!

What more can there be said about the best thing out of Korea since Kimchi!

She remains my "Numero UnO" Korean actress!

Hope we can see her this year in any drama!!!!!

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4 J

March 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

It's been two years since her last drama My Fair Lady, which I watched every episodes since I love Yoon Eun Hye, but the script (storyline) wasn't up to my level of expectations, to say the least. I always found her charming in rom-coms, but I would like to see her take on a more serious genre, and try out a melodrama (isn't the PD of the four seasons dramas making a comeback?).

I find Eun Hye unni to be very down to earth and humble even if she is an A-lister now. She herself acknowled her acting flaws as in her pronunciation (in the March 3rd tVn Taxi show with PHB to promote their movie MBMD) and she said that's why she didn't take roles of doctors, lawyers and announcers. She also brought up the fact that when she debuted in Goong, she had many anti-fans who wrote her harsh letters about how she wasn't good enough to act in that drama. Her journey has been hard since many had preconceptions about singers turned actors.

Gong Yoo himself stated in his recent Hello TV volume 51 interview that it was hard for him to accept the role of Han Kyul when he learned that YEH was going to be his co-star. However he completely changed his opinion about her being a previous singer and is now 100% on her side.

Whatever project she chooses next, I will be 100% behind her too :)

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5 sumee

March 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

i just adore her ! she is so charismatic ;-)

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6 beulahlove

March 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

praying really hard that she'll be in a drama soon...

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7 Nars

March 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

Considering she was the lead of the first k-drama I ever watched, she's earned my loyalty to the point that I would watch her in a 3 AM infomercial.

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unknown x

March 4, 2011 at 1:05 PM

I stayed up until 6am for her.......

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msim

March 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

I've even watched CFs on youtube for her...she's like lemon cake - you can't have just a little bit.

Her CFs with Kim Sun-ah are my downfall.
If these 2 appear in the same drama, my social life will officially be over, I'll call-in sick to work, etc...

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rose

March 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

for me so far kim su ah and her are my top one k actress i may love others but they are the number one with cofee prince and kimsam soon .....still the best rom com ever hmmm a drama of them with go yong and hyun bin what a blast it would be ...... i can still dream right hehehe

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RantingRaver

March 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM

If you're talking about Tik Tok it was actually a 2PM infomercial

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8 libra80

March 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM

Same here!!!!and i agree for the comments... love her watching her drama's since GOONG,shes kind of likable...i cnt resist to watch her shows shes in... and
im very much updated her time to time ,and also ive read alot about her, shes been criticized about her acting since then,but im pretty sure a lot of YEH's fun out there wants to watch her drama's,despite of her acting!!
i admired her a lot and how i wish i could see her in personal and visits korea too,,,:)
she might not a great actress for others but still people lover her, not only in korea but also in other asian countries!!!am i right???!!!!hehehe
im looking forward for her new drama....me and my friends in Hongkong and here in Canada too, we are here to watch your upcoming drama, so pls dont make us to wait more longer.....ty

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9 Hanami

March 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Well, I guess I must have watched her evil twin sister, because ı really can't seem to like her. I'm not being mean or anything, it's just that she's not my cup of tea. Waiting to see My Black Minidress, maybe that will make me change my mind...

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nokcha

March 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM

I also don't get her appeal. I did like her in Coffee Prince, but nothing else.

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Vision

March 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM

Totally agree. I thought she over-acted in Goong and Coffee Prince (what's with the shoving food into her mouth? Even guys don't eat that way. Blame the director??). Sorry peeps but her acting is so painful to watch.

She does great fashion spreads though :).

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10 really??

March 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

I like her pretty much, but an A-Lister? Sorry, I don't see it. You mean like Jeon Do Yeon or Son Ye Jin or Choi Ji Woo? Just to name a few. Her acting chops just don't call for it.

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Biscuit

March 4, 2011 at 2:40 PM

She may not be the best actress, but her popularity is no joke.

Her star power is what makes her up "there".

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Crysalide

March 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

A-lister is not just because of the talent but also star power. Not only YEH but see Kim Tae Hee or Jeon Ji Hyun where they are also not so good of an actress but can still be an A-lister due to their star power. At least YEH won awards for best actress from 2 of her drama's beside popularity awards.

I read YEH is one of the highest paid rookie actress where she can get USD20,000 per eps of a drama. and she has reach the HALLAYU star level as you can see from her being cast in the LOVE SONG drama with PYH.

I think most of us loved YEH not only for her acting but most of it due to her personality. Like how many of you guys fell in love with her in X-man before you saw Goong?

And she is really an inspiring model for all these idol turn actress.

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nodame

March 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

^trust me,she is no longer in the highest paid in therookie category that was Coffee Prince time... now she is the highest paid actress period.

In Love Song she was gonna get 50 million won per episode. Park Yong Ha's replacement backed out cause he was only getting 30 million won.

Choi Ji Woo earns 48 million won per episode and Song Hye Gyo makes 35 million won per episode.

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unknown x

March 4, 2011 at 11:41 PM

I didn't know that she was getting paid that much.... And she's only had 4 dramas to her name compared to the veterans.....

P.S. She got three best actress awards from three of her dramas (Goong, The Vineyard Man, and Coffee Prince).....

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nodame

March 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

I think the pay differs for every drama. In My Fair Lady, I cant remember how much she got paid, but it was a lot less for what was she was gonna get paid for Love Song.
Makes me wonder how much she's going to get for Sweet Scandaln if it's the same as she would get for Love Song or less.
It was understandable that she was gonna get paid a lot for Love Song because, that project cause her a lot of grief, with PYH's death, the waiting and all the endorsement money she lost cause she couldn't adjust her schedule while waiting for them to pick a male lead.

lola

March 5, 2011 at 3:12 PM

EUn Hye got paid at least around 40,000-60000per ep for MFL

Grace Yoon

March 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

Who was the actor who refused the role because he was going to be paid less?

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nodame

March 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM

I think it's better not to say his name.

4doll

March 5, 2011 at 6:55 PM

Starts with an E?

nodame

March 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Yes like her or not, she is a certified A-lister. Everyone in korea and the Hallyuland knows that. She's also the first actress to ever beat Choi Ji Woo in the biggest Japan popularity poll.

And the reason why one of the famous male candidate for Love Song rejected the offer to star with her in the drama is because she was gonna get paid twice the amount that he was getting, making her the highest paid actress in Korea.

Why is she getting paid that much? Because not only does she pull in viewer ratings, but also because she is able to get the big bucks for the Stations by filling up all the advert slots and brings in international investors. ($ kaching!) Not to mention, all the PD's and actors that she's work with rave about her personality and work ethic.

Being a good actor/actress is important but what's the use ofjust having that talent when you have no star quality like this girl.

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Lal

March 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM

If I'm not mistaken now she's not just an A-lister actress but she's already been categorized as one of "special A-lister" beside Lee Young-Ae, Choi Ji-Woo and Kim Hee-Ae. Great achievement in such young age. She maybe still lack in acting skill but she sure has tons of charms and charisma on TV/small screen, that's why whatever show she's in can pull viewers (and also commercials) and always have good rating. So IMO she deserve it (the highest payment).
Personally I like actors not just for their acting chop but also their personality. What's good of an actor/actress with best acting skill but has bad personality.

PS : I also know that although she's very likeable she also has some people who didn't like her. It's inevitable since she's become a top star in young age and also (especially) with her background as an idol (singer) before.

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unknown x

March 5, 2011 at 1:36 AM

"And the reason why one of the famous male candidate for Love Song rejected the offer to star with her in the drama is because she was gonna get paid twice the amount that he was getting, making her the highest paid actress in Korea."

Her name alone is a big threat to anybody.. Because she is Yoon Eun Hye, it is difficult for her to find a male lead because her name is huge, which can frighten whoever acts with her... Park Yong Ha was one of those who was brave enough to act with her. He was actually overjoyed when he heard that she will act in Love Song, but sadly, the pressure in his life was too much for him to handle and they never acted together. I hope that some guy will be man enough to act alongside her because even though it's intimidating to act with her, her male costars had all become more well-known after acting with her.

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yeah

March 5, 2011 at 2:01 AM

Yeah I remember. I also remember how happy Park Yong Ha was when YEH won the Best Actress award at the Baeksang. He said it LIVE that he was happy that YEH won.
His friends said that he was overjoyed when he found out that YEH was his leading lady in Love Song.

So sad, cause I think he probably wouldn't have committed suicide if he didn't have too much to drink that night. The alcohol level in his system, intensified his depression.

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bd

March 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

YEH is an A-lister by virtue of her popularity and the paycheck that she can command.

There are only a few other stars that can command the paycheck that YEH can get (one time she did turn down a bigger paycheck b/c she didn't think it was warranted).

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kev

March 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

she is not an A-list? i think u should go back and do some research about her before commenting that....she is a real big star and hallyu

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belleza

March 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Yeah, she's probably now the biggest drama actor among 20-something actors. And I don't mean actress -- I mean, actor. Male or female, she exceeds them all in terms of being a ratings draw. On TV, she is bigger than even Rain.

This is not always a great thing. Yes, it means she earns the highest paychecks, but it also means the success or failure of EVERY drama is on her tiny shoulders. That is after all what the paycheck says. When you get paid that money, it means you as the A-list lead take responsibility for the show's performance, EVEN if the writing, production, etc. are all problematic. And of course, YEH expressed the pressures of such during My Fair Lady, a production that wasn't what she had exactly signed up to do.

A good example is Go Hyun Jung, who is also asked to carry every show she does. She did exactly that for Dae Mul. She fought the PD because she was rightfully concerned about representing a show with a troubled staff. But, at the award's ceremony, she spoke on behalf of that troubled staff (and her fighting with the director) and defended the show, which was still very successful.

Such is the world of K-drama, and why the top leads get paid the way they do. You don't see the same pressure (or reward) in TW-drama or J-drama, except for movie stars.

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Lal

March 4, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Yeah I agree with what you said about YEH belleza. High payment mean responsibility. Whether YEH like or not she has to face it. Maybe that's why I'm also nervous (although I'm excite too) when rumors about YEH upcoming project come up. Hoping that she will choose wisely & careful this time.

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belleza

March 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Which is also a problem for her as a still developing actress. For somebody like YEH, she has to choose her projects carefully in order to protect as well as expand her brand. Naturally, this means her output decreases, which gives her less opportunity to work on her craft. Her presence is very good, and she's much more assured with interpreting emotions of her characters. However, her line deliveries still need a lot of work, and sometimes she tries to convey depth via mannerisms rather than real authority.

She has real talent for physical comedy, and in that way, she recalls Kim Sun Ah's neurotic takes. But her instincts actually are more in line with a Jeon Do Yeon -- she LOVES transformation acting. Observing tics, mannerisms, walks, etc. and then to do all that. You can tell that completely disappearing into character (like Coffee Prince or even the first 1/3 of My Fair Lady) is something that really engages YEH.

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Lal

March 4, 2011 at 7:34 PM

Wow you express it nicely beleza. I always feel YEH has a potential to be a good actor and that she likes a more complicated character to be portrayed (like Go Eun Chan) but somehow she's ended up doing the "almost same" role (Goong, VM & MFL). I just wish she is like Hyun Bin, try out different role with less rating guarantee. I hope she does an indie project some time.

nodame

March 4, 2011 at 6:33 PM

You summed it up precisely!

She said in an interview that the whole "ratings Queen" tag scares her to death and that it's a very heavy burden to carry.

That tag started when Vineyard Man had to go up against Jumong, when everyone thought that she would fail in that project yet, it surprised everyone when it managed to pull in double digits in ratings.

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Vision

March 4, 2011 at 6:38 PM

She needs to go back to acting school. I'll never watch a drama as long as she's in it.

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nodame

March 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

no one is forcing you:) We on the other hand wanna continue enjoying her drama.

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lola

March 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

thats true...who cares if u dont, dude??? just take ur time and watch the other actress if u think they can beat YEH

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Grace Yoon

March 5, 2011 at 5:48 AM

I think Baeksang Awards is a credible entity in recognizing excellent acting...YEH was up against Kim Hee Ae for the Best Actress Category in a drama---a very good actress---and yet the Baeksang award went to YEH...

Certainly YEH still has to polish her acting...but objectively speaking...she is a promising work in progress.

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11 come2noona

March 4, 2011 at 1:04 PM

Oh! Love her!!!!!! Can't wait to see her back in dramaland!

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12 danni

March 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

Interesting. Yoon Eun-hye is one of those actresses who I don't really like, but I just find interesting because she's not very good, but like you said, she's obviously putting in a lot of effort into being in character as much as possible.

Take Care of the Young Lady was a very meh drama for me, so I hope whatever she chooses next will be better.

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jin

March 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

same here.

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13 Birdie

March 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

I am not sure why but I do not really like her acting. I do not like any of her dramas, not even Coffee Prince.

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meenuby

March 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Same here.

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jacq

March 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Smae for me.

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kev

March 4, 2011 at 4:48 PM

just because u r anti of her...thats why...its really easy to answer right???

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lovelyu

March 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM

not anti, but some people are not easily drawn by beautiful writing or praising given to this girl, and also some understand the age range and standard of YEH's fans.

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Birdie

March 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

No, I am not an anti. There is nothing wrong about other people being her fans either.Not everyone like the same food. I am just voicing that her acting does not pull me in.If some other people feel the same, fine. And if many others feel differently, it is also fine. Diversity of opinions have always been welcome in this website, right?

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lola

March 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM

the problem with u guys is u know u dont like her, why do u bother clicking on this topic and read the whole article and comment? it meant u also wanna know what she has been doing and what she will be doing next...

just like me, if i dont like someone, im not gonna read their news

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jacq

March 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Hmmm......NO. That's just you. I read stuffs about other people, whether I like them or am a fan of them or not.

Vision

March 4, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Just because we don't like her acting we are antis? Geez.

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14 yuoi

March 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

she is a girl who made me love k-drama, thanks to her I know this world. she was my first fangirl crush and idol (not in the meaning of kpop idol), and I loove every her drama (except Vinyeard man). so I'm anticipating any project she is going to participate.
actually I'm pretty confused why she doesnt want to be in Hong sisters' drama (I've read she had already declined the offer), because I think it would be killer combination: YEH + Hong sisters + some pretty actor.

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15 nhetski

March 4, 2011 at 2:29 PM

The only Korean actress I actually care to be updated about.. I've seen a lot of kdrama but no one has held my heart like YEH does.. doesn't mean that I think she is a great actress nor the prettiest one but she definitely has the IT factor.. she is so likable as a person!
can't wait for My Black Mini Dress and her new drama!

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msim

March 4, 2011 at 5:52 PM

Pretty is boring. YEH is beautiful.
Blimey, even her teeth have personality. A lot of K-actresses look like they are wearing dentures, are perfectly bland, stiff and plastic.
While she's the girl you'd want to date or be friends with or go travel with or just hang out for tea.

Her natural acting and look in Coffee Prince really caused me to fall for k-dramas. I wish there were more like her and yes, I wish she chose her roles better.

This said, I'd watch her in anything.
She's like a female Yoo Ah-In or he is like a male Yoon Eun-Hye.

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Grace Yoon

March 5, 2011 at 5:55 AM

Exactly, don't know why but I love her crooked teeth...might be funny saying it but I find her more appealing with these...I really get bored with flawlessness in this life.

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16 xiaoSxin

March 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Yay!!! I like YEH! What I wouldn't give to have YEH cast in a Hong Sisters drama.. that is a gold and diamond mine for sure. I hope to see her in a new drama soon!!

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17 phjfever

March 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM

i agree she's a very likable person & i'm one of her biggest fans! she's got the charm, or charisma & wld like to see her again in a rom/com drama like MFL!

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18 Amber

March 4, 2011 at 3:17 PM

YEH+hot actors=hit drama

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Serious

March 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM

A+

To be perfectly honest, I watch dramas for YEH, not the male actor. But during/after watching the series, totally end up becoming a fan of the male actor as well :D

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Amber

March 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM

We must be separated at birth because it is exactly how I felt too!

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19 evelia

March 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM

I like her in Coffee Prince and I am also interested in watching her in her next drama.

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20 Cam

March 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! =D =D

Yoon Eun Hye is my BEST favorite top Korean actress ever!!!!! I am sooooooo happy to hear about her coming back to TV drama so finally since that drama "My Fair Lady" in 2009, yups yups!

I WILL BE LOOOOOKING FORWARD TO HER!!!!!!!!!

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21 Audrey

March 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Yoon Eun hye is the only korean actress that I set my alarm clock for early in the morning to watch her drama LIVE, then go to the office looking like hell from lack of sleep.

I watched every single one of her dramas and she just has this ability to hypnotize me whenever she's onscreen.

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22 miu-miu

March 4, 2011 at 4:00 PM

She's the actress that made me go crazy for kdramas and also the actress that brought me to dramabeans site:)

I will watch any drama that she's in even when the time comes that she'll be old and wrinkly, I'd still watch her.

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23 bd

March 4, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Surprisingly, I'm not going to put YEH up there w/ Jeon Ji hyun, Shin Min ah and Kim Tae hee - who are perfectly suited for rom-coms.

That's b/c in her one good role (in "Coffee Prince") she didn't exactly have the comedy bits (Eun-Chan was more of a "straight-man" character).

In "Goong" and a no. of her other roles, YEH totally overdid the cutesy/comedy bits - but that's likely due to the scriptwriting and PD.

Which is a shame since she is naturally very cute and charming.

I'm coming from a diff. POV since I was 1st exposed to YEH on a variety show (X-Man) where she was definitely one of the more interesting and charming guest stars.

Hopefully, YEH will pick a drama that has quality writing like CP and not the dreck that she, unfortunately, has been doing all too often.

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Serious

March 4, 2011 at 6:11 PM

ohmygawd. when is jeon ji-hyun going to make a freaking drama T____T

I love her to death, but WHEN woman!

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belleza

March 4, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Jeon Ji Hyun had potential to become a great actress. I truly believe that. People forget that she was only 18-19 years old she did Il Mare and My Sassy Girl. Yet she already had that star charisma, which at that age is not easy to find. Think about what might have been if, after those two roles, she had developed her craft on TV for a good 4 or 5 years, before switching to only film.

Kim Tae Hee's also in that boat. She had only been acting seriously for about 2 years when she decided after Love Story in Harvard to switch to a movie-only career. Since, she's gone back to TV and has gotten better.

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24 Swan.Bella

March 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

I think what I love most about this actress is that everytime there's a post about her or a news report, it ends up in a debate. hahahaha!
I think this is also among the many reasons why she is so popular, cause whether you love her or hate her she is interesting to talk about.

I also find that her beauty does not fit from what's considered the traditional korean beauty, which keeps my interest towards her even more.

I dont know but for me she is so refreshing from other same o korean actress who I sometimes have a hard time telling apart from one another.

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kev

March 4, 2011 at 4:51 PM

she has that power to make everybody (fan or anti) wait and see what she will be doing next...no surprising at all

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25 lola

March 4, 2011 at 4:52 PM

i cant wait no moreeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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26 lovelyu

March 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

One thing I find so funny is statement 'oh she's so humble, down to earth, bla2 -people are so easy to buy nowdays.

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Nuts

March 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

All celebrities have a certain image they promote. Unless you know them personally, you will never know what they are really like.

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Serious

March 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

i want to believe. and i heard she's a very strong christian :DDD

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J

March 4, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Do you mean that she's only pretending to be nice? That's very unlikely. The people around her such as her co-stars, directors etc only have kind words towards her...she couldn't have fooled them all. Her actions speak louder than everything else.

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27 love her

March 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM

I SIMPLY ADORE YOON EUN HYE!

Really, really can't wait for her to come out with a new drama. I miss waking up early in the morning to watch her series LIVE.

Will support her in any project!<3

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28 Miss D

March 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Words cannot express how excited I am for a YEH drama.
every single time that there's news about a possible project of hers, makes me want cry out of sheer joy. I wish she could at least do 2 dramas a year, but then again...maybe not, I dont think I can handle many more sleepless nights like I used to back in the day. It sucks when you're getting old!

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29 Bernadette

March 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM

thanks jb,

Yes, she has time to improve her acting

but how about a comeback with Joo Ji Hoon in another rom com ?,

that will be exciting after Goong !!.

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30 I think...

March 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

I think the writer wrote some good points.
Technically speaking, Yoon Eun Hye is still not a polished as Son Ye Jin, or some of the other Actresses who's been in business much longer than her. Who knows? She may one day be, or may never be.

As for her success, she is definitely on top of her business.
Nielsen Media Research reported that she is number 1 actor (male and female) in ratings from 2005 through 2010, with all things equal (such as seasonalities). This was a surprising result. Then again Nielsen also said Lee Yo Won was #2, and Kim Rae Won was number #3. So, she certain actors that the public doesn't considered as much as some big name actors have produced much higher ratings on television.

Some of the actresses mentioned here. You have to understand that some actress such as Jeon Ji Hyun is a one hit wonder so far, and that one almost? 10 years ago. All her other projects failed in Korea. Other actresses mentioned on this forum also have limited number of success in regards to ratings or production results than Yoon Eun Hye, and they have been in this business for far less. People like Jeon Ji Hyun, Jung Woo Sung, Bae Yong Joon, Choi Ji Woo, Song Seung Hun, Kim Tae Hee were also hammered by Korean analysts as the overpaid actors with horrible acting skills in the past and even in recent Dong A articles.
One analysis done by recent professors and acting industry professionals criticized Yoon Eun Hye for her acting skills, yet rated her higher than Choi Ji Woo, Jeon Ji Hyun, Bae Yong Joon, and etc. in acting. Do I agree? I don't know, because I think they all are pretty much same, actors with awful acting skills. But having said that, they have been industry for much longer and they just can't seem to improve. How strange.

People tend to think that acting is merely about certain way to be, but it is not. A great actress needs good techniques, but charm on scream and project selection skills are also a must. If you Yoon Eun Hye is the number 1 actor in regards to ratings, as reported by Neilson, I do believe that she has to be considered one of the tops in her business.

Although I feel somewhat uncomfortable saying this mostly because I still consider her too young (she's much younger than any other A listers) and pretty much still a new actress with limited number of projects, but if she produces the best results in the business, how can we not consider one of the top actresses?

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lovelyu

March 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

YEH in the entertainment business is longer than many actresses that the same age as her, she was with VOX at age of 15, so basically it is more than 12 yrs in this business, so I understand her popularity and most of her drama are rom-com, with likeable charactres-a magnet to younger and computer savy generation. Her popularity is the easiest to understand.

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unknown x

March 4, 2011 at 11:56 PM

That's not entirely true.... Yes, she was in Baby VOX for a long time and in the entertainment business for longer than some of the actors that are the same age as her, but being an idol and an actress are two different things. When she starred in Goong, many people wanted her to quit and she almost did until one of the Baby VOX members told her not to.

PS. Even though she was in Baby VOX, she was the least liked by the majority of the people...

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belleza

March 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

Most important thing for TV actresses isn't acting chops per se (or even prettiness), but "likability." Does the female audience relate to you? Can they identify with your character, so that you become their proxy for getting The Guy? Such is how especially rom-coms work, not all that different from mobster dramas for guys.

Likability is as much about the right casting as it is about your actual talent. You can see how people fangirled over Park Shin Hye after You Are Beautiful, even though she's been acting steadily for the last 5 years. Or how fangirls bitched about Son Yeh Jin's "frumpy" turn in Personal Taste, because they didn't think her character was attractive enough for Lee Min Ho.

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I think...

March 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM

I agree with you. I believe that acting technique is important, but so is being able to showcase charm onto the screen. She seems to be able to get the viewers charmed with her charisma on screen. I'm also impressed with her ability to pick the right projects. This something that is overlooked, but selecting an entertaining projects is one of the most important skills of an actor.

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belleza

March 4, 2011 at 10:08 PM

"I’m also impressed with her ability to pick the right projects. "

Some of it is fate too. If she got to do Que Sera Sera, she probably doesn't do Coffee Prince. What if Kim Ah Joong took the role? What if Boa agreed to Goong, who knows? And so on.

The game changer was her winning the Baeksang. She was paid an A-list salary for Coffee Prince, but that Baeksang was the official stamp as A-list Star. After that coup, Yoon Eun Hye dictates the roles SHE wants.

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lola

March 4, 2011 at 11:05 PM

Kim Ah Joong was not the first one who got offered the role??? the PD already said that script was sent to many actresses at the same time...

31 loveencounter

March 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

have watched all her dramas except for 'Take care my lady' (no amount of persuasion will make me watch that) and I have neutral feelings towards her maybe because I tend to gravitate more towards the actor and none of her dramas is in my favorite category.

Anyway will be watching if her new project is good.

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32 I think...

March 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

Also, thanks for good post. But as a fan of the novel, I'd like to point out that the movie is not a romantic comedy. This book is very deep with major controversial issues. It is a very worthy story, and it should not be considered a romantic comedy. I just checked the movie listing, and this movie is listed under 'Drama' category, not comedy.

I hope the writer notices that.

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jin

March 6, 2011 at 12:29 AM

Oh, it will be interesting how things will turn out.

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33 cantika

March 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Wanna see YEH n Kim So Hyun:)
Love her just the way she is^^

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34 jheart

March 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Yoon Eun Hye is my favourite actress
She might not be the best in acting as Ha Ji Won, Lim Soo Jung, etc
But I really love her personality in real life.
She is working really hard for every project. She is also the moodmaker of the set. All her co-star really adorabe her and most of them become her bff ~~
She is honest, caring, funny, lively and indeed a fashionista~
Cant wait to see her drama comeback~ So excited :D
And of course MY BLACK MINI DRESS too :X

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bd

March 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM

I wouldn't say that HJW is one of the better Korean actresses.

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35 anotherfan

March 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM

Well, I'm no fan of hers but I still think that she has a very sunny image and it's fun seeing her in shows. I can't understand a lick of korean so I don't cringe at her particular language flaw but I can totally relate to how frustrating it can be for a viewer. Nonetheless, she has great star power and I hope she picks a good drama.

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36 margie

March 4, 2011 at 7:43 PM

looking forward for a new drama with YEH...my ever fave korean actress...just love her!!!

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37 Churigogobashu

March 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM

This is certainly good news! YEH in a new drama?! Heck yeah!

I really wish that she'd take a role that's similar to her dark role in the CASS CF. It surprised many how good she was playing a dark character.

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unknown x

March 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Yeah. I want her to play a darker role too!!!!

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38 bethanygaile

March 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM

I love Yoon Eun-hye!!
if she would fix her teeth, she'd be perfect!

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39 lhing

March 4, 2011 at 11:01 PM

I love yoon i find her very Goofy lol!Shes someone whom you want to see again in other production and her face is very versatile so i think she can fit in any role but there again is the extent in terms of acting but shes worth it!

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40 Alex

March 4, 2011 at 11:22 PM

Eh...for some reason I've never liked Yoon Eun-hye, I guess I never really saw what her appeal is. I didn't like Goong, and Coffee Prince was kind "eh" for me and I hated My Fair Lady. I was looking forward to Love Song and wondered whether I'd finally like her but unfortunately Park Yong Ha, an actor I thought was great went off and committed suicide and the project was shelved.

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41 Urnaa

March 5, 2011 at 12:50 AM

Love her. Coffee Prince is top my re-watch list. I like to watch again and again.

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42 barbie

March 5, 2011 at 12:58 AM

i'm also excited, i've adored YEH and loved GY since Coffee Prince~ still my favorite along with Brilliant Legacy (and which got me years ago to follow this blog in the first place;). sure, i think she overacts, too, but i would check out anything she does (MFL i didn't watch past ep 2, though..it wasn't for me).

and now that she's off Love Song, perhaps Han Hyo Joo can take that? and Gong Yoo? Comrades Almost a Love Story is my favorite HK movie and i would love to see the koreans' take on that.

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lappy

March 5, 2011 at 2:15 AM

Love Song PD has released a statement that they are still trying to get YEH to stay and do Love Song.
But the thing is, YEH can no longer wait while they are taking their sweet a ss time in picking a hallyu male lead.
They had picked one before but the guy didn't wanna get paid lesser than YEH, so he backed out of the project.

YEH lost at least 1 million dollars because of Love Song, cause unlike other actors/actresses she was very loyal to it until she could no longer take the waiting game anymore.

[Verdi Media's CEO, Yoon Young Ha stated, "I'm very thankful towards Ms. Yoon Eun Hye. If it were any other actors, they would have left a long ago. If the production doesn't go as scheduled, some actors bring lawsuits to the production and cause a legal warfare just to leave, even after having taken the signing bonus and some pay. But Ms. Yoon Eun Hye was loyal even without having received any signing bonus or pay.]

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43 applejuice

March 5, 2011 at 12:58 AM

I love her lips, I love her imperfect teeth and I love her personality. I wish this movie of hers will be in my country. Otherwise I will have to wait for them to release the DVD.
I don't watch korean drama or movies. I just watch ones with her in it.
Emm...and I love to see her once again with Joo Ji Hoon.

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44 ellie

March 5, 2011 at 1:11 AM

This is just freaky javabeans..I was just thinking of her yesterday and thought whatever happened to YEH and her drama Love song?..
Very weird, but thank you for confirming that she will be appearing in our beloved kdrama scenes very soon!!

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45 Grace Yoon

March 5, 2011 at 2:38 AM

Thanks for the additional inputs, unknown x!

Regarding her acting...a lot of it has to do with the script and the director. Of course, Goong was her debut drama, but for a debut, I would say that her acting was okay although it could be better...but then, which actor/actress acted excellently in his or her debut drama?

The problem is when is script is badly written and is totally incoherent as what happened in My Fair Lady. The acting was not dismal, the script was. I pity actors who have to go through cruel shooting schedules for a lousily written drama. Even if they acted well, their acting is judged as bad because of the poorly-written script.

YEH is a work in progress both as a person and as an actress...and I think that she's responding to the challenge beautifully.

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46 supah

March 5, 2011 at 3:14 AM

OMG! Kim Soo-ryong! I love this director! He's wonderful, especially in his recent short dramas.
Maybe I should watch Green Rose already. If nothing else, at least for his directing.

But he's sharing the helm with the Secret Garden director? Tch.

I'm still looking forward to Love Song, no matter when it airs. I too find YEH a likable actress, though have only watched her once, and that too as Coffee Prince's Go Eun-chan and she was great. I can actually see her playing Qiao Lee. Though she'll never really be able to outshine Maggie Cheung.

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47 sugarpunch

March 5, 2011 at 5:08 AM

oh gosh, i really really hope that she can be cast in a hong sister's drama! i just think that she has not met a really good scriptwriter yet...

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48 samgetang

March 5, 2011 at 6:53 AM

Yoon Eun Hye!

This should be a sure win!

I loved her in Goong and Coffee Prince. Prior to reading most of the comments here I did not realize that she is this BIG star already in SKorea. But it is no wonder: she comes to me as a genuine person and very passionate and enthusiastic with her work/craft. She exudes charm and warmth that is most lovable/adorable.

I can never forget the time she cried so hard after they shot their last scene for CP because she will miss that drama/role. Says a lot about how she poured out herself for that role that came to love so much.

We can never resist people like her. Willing to pour out herself to give her very best. With total abandon. Simply irresistible!

Looking forward to her movie and any kdrama she may consider in the future.