*Drool*
(Maybe not that) Funny story: I recently reconnected with a cousin I’d only met once, a dozen years ago. Conversation was pleasant though stilted, as happens when kinship wars with time and distance to create that curious dissonance — are we close? Are we not? Should we cut the jondae and jump straight to banmal? Etc.
And you know what brought us together in the end? Kang Ji-hwan, my friends. Specifically, a mutual love thereof. In the interest of preserving newfound affinities, I refrained from staking my claim, since it would be horribly awkward to wrestle a cousin to the ground on your first introduction as adults. So instead, I exercised a hitherto-undemonstrated display of patience and allowed her to gush all over my honey, and bit my tongue all the while. I know. It was very mature of me.
All this to say: Dayum, my man is looking good for these new stills of Lie To Me, wherein he plays love interest to Yoon Eun-hye (it’s okay, we have an Understanding) when she maybe-not-so-accidentally gets the two of them embroiled in a scandal when she lies about being, uh, married. He’s a rich hotel executive, she’s not.
In other news, Kang Ji-hwan’s idol-turned-actor buddy Danny Ahn has agreed to a friendly cameo in the drama. Ahn announced the news via what is quickly becoming the new Press Machine Du Jour, aka Twitter. (The tweet: “Going to the shop to prepare cameo in the drama following Midas. Only got 30 mins of sleep ㅠㅠㅠ.”)
I hadn’t taken much notice of Danny Ahn back in his idol days, although I did enjoy the R&B ballad stylings of his group, G.O.D. It was his recent turn as a prissy cop in Runaway Plan B that made me enjoy his acting, since he embraced the character’s whiny, childish side while showing a glint of a more decent, insecure guy deep, deep, deep underneath the fussy exterior.
Lie To Me premieres on SBS on May 9, and will be a Monday-Tuesday drama. Thank goodness; if confronted with choosing between Kang Ji-hwan (and Yoon Eun-hye) and the Hong sisters (thankfully a Wednesday-Thursday drama), my head might just explode from the mental meltdown, akin to a robot facing a logical fallacy.
Danny Ahn
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Really admire him for his talent and his looks!
kyah omg. kangjihwan & DANNNNNNNNNNNY?<3 LOVE. HIM. i thought he was pretty good in Chuno & Runaway~ so happy he's appearing in more productions. *diehardG.O.Dfanhere*
*fans myself* whoooo can't wait for this drama~
i don’t understand this whole KJH thing…yes hes a great actor but not drool worthy…sorry just putting it out there *runs and hides*
blasphemy!
Okay, but everyone have different tastes to drool over. let us KJH fans drool here on his post.
duhhling, can we come to an agreement here about our name? i know i’m not the only one with the name, but i’ve kinda been using mine since almost 5 years ago.
Yeah but I’ve been using it my whole life o.o
Hurrr!! Hurrr!!
i hope your mind will change after watching this drama
You’re better run NOW *chases Red with rock on hand*
his acting is drool-worthy for me. :p
I had this opinion… a year (an eternity!!) ago.. I didn’t even end up finishing Coffee House (that was just me though because KJH was really good there). What I wanted to say was if you watch enough of him, he will grow on you and become really handsome even if u dont like him now lol
Back to picture, white suit pic is handsome.. The wait for the drama is too long
Very good actor indeed,he may not be that HANDSOME guy but he sure has charismat but I thought the train kiss on CHouse was disgusting! Not his best kiss on a drama but his perormance as LJS was a big YES! since the love story and the story was not appealing at all!
yerp.. i’m agreed with you.. he’s really a good actor.. just because of his acting, i looked him so handsome even though people said his not..
That makes me + you the odd one here..
I also don’t find him drool worthy but again it’s just personal preference. I watched him in Hong Gil Dong, he’s alright and that drama is alright too..
I watched Coffee House and i thought he’s okay.
He’s a good actor that’s definitely but his look is not my type…
That was me this time last year. In fact, I thought he was the opposite of drool-worthy but he grows on you and now I love him.
Watch his kiss on the train platform with Park Si Yeon in Coffee House….OMG….>heart attack<
*_* Didn't know that was allowed on Korean TV. If KJH doesn't have you with that scene then…I'll take him! No backsies!
But still, I understand. Different strokes for different folks
I’ve never really understood his appeal either (sorry JB)….but then again I’ve seen 2 of his workone of which was the (crappy) Telecinema movie with Lee Jiah….so there’s still the possibility that I might change my mind…I will be watching this because I’m a YEH completist and my Ahjussi crush Ryu Seung Soo will be in it
People have different tastes. Just because he’s not all muscular like so ji sub and kwon sang woo doesn’t mean he’s not droolworthy. Plus his acting skills is one of his biggest charms that draw people.
Yes, this one here is just ok. nothing special. the acting is good though. The talking voice is too soft. the eyes, it’s weird. However, his eyes can talk to you. and his smile is beyond 400F oven. So now you, *run & hides*. Roarrrrrrrrr….
I think that KJH’s appeal can’t be seen a photo. He has tremendous charisma as an actor, even when the material is pretty mediocre.
at first my mom didn’t understand why girls liked KJH so much, but after watching my girlfriend is an agent, she found him cute and handsome in his own way.
I watched all of his dramas and almost all of his movies but I didn’t find him attractive at all. I only noted that he is a very good actor. But when I watched him in Coffee House and saw him acted as Lee Jin Soo I thought he was GOD!
I’m so glad that he was voted as The Actor of the Year in Japan and that Coffee House was also voted as The Drama of the Year followed by Sungkyunwal Scandal in second place.
I believe that in the near future the Japanese could love him just as much as they love their Hallyu God Bae Yong Jun.
Like what others have said it takes time to love him. But once you’ve fallen for him, you fall hard, head over heel.
Partly, it’s because he has a distinctive face (in my opinion) and partly because of charisma. I first saw him in Exhibition of Fireworks – not his best look, but there was just something abt him.
love the white suit!
I concur I feel the same way about a lot of k-drama actors.
What? WHAT?!?! lol. You’re crazy girl. Or maybe you’re not a girl at all. That would explain it!
Sssst ! May I give you a clandestine opinion : KJh looks like an idol past his prime . First time I saw him was at the end of drama summer scent as the blonde bridegroom of the second lead in the airport on their way to their honeymoon. He was still young then but again your heart won’t leap for him . In short ,he lacks that Hotness and appeal that tugs at your heart .
interesting…can’t wait to see this drama ^.^
seriously I can’t wait for it to commence!!! I like the plot very much too tehehe :3
He is drool worthy. But sure if he is really great like Gong Yoo and Jo In Sung. He has got great eyelashes,
But not sure if he is really great like Gong Yoo and Jo In Sung……
Gong Yoo!!!!
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3VC02jleae4/TSjcJ-9zMyI/AAAAAAAAH3o/BtoXKh2fn8s/s1600/gy.jpg
This is one of my favorite pictures!
squ-eeeeze me?! the answer is YES!
KJH is looking mighty fine! Trying to dampen my anticipation for this drama so I can last until May 9.
javabeans, I love your anecdote about getting reacquainted with your cousin. The power of kdrama knows no bounds! A lot of times when I meet kdrama-lovers who are not Korean, they will ask if I am Korean and when they find out that I am, they instantly become best buddies with me as we talk about our favourite kdramas. I’ve scored discounts on sunglasses, haircuts, drycleaning, etc just because of kdramas
good for you. I am not korean and unfortunately I met a korean who was like not really into kdrama or k entertainment and we wont able to continue our conversation for very long!
LOL. Just noticed the tower of Jenja blocks in the second pic.
*Jenga*
Does this mean that KJH is the father of those kids in Manny???
LMAO
cool
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can’t wait for this ! i wish it’s may 9 tomorrow!
but its 19th April tomorrow! so you have to wait.
LOL! What a kill-joy and realist! Haha
So. Cute. (That refers to both KJH and this post.)
Looking good… ^_^
And: why so fine, Kang Ji Hwan?? I can’t even start this series until my exams are over in June D:
I’m on the same boat but I guess there will be more such pix to come!! I have to try and combine myself that this will have to wait till June
school or not, I am watching this drama while it airs…hehehe… I’ll just have to give up two hours of sleep each week.
Kang Ji Hwan………..OMFG …..
Hurr Hurr Hurr…wow…this is a dream drama pairing for me !! YEH & KJH .. woha
so he is not banned anymore by the association for running away from his previous company. NOT PROFESSIONAL ACTOR.
don’t know what so special about him.
yes one of those actors who cant move me at all its a matter of taste I guess
i’d love to see Yoon Eun-hye too. She was too real for Coffee Prince.
i’m so glad they’ve put KJH in normal hair, not one of those assymetrical swats that danny is sporting…
I haven’t seen KJH on any drama so perhaps that’s why I don’t find him drool worthy (YET).. but I am really excited about Lie to Me coz of YEH and coz of good feedback on KJH (and their chemistry at Baeksang).. Should I watch KJH drama first to appreciate him? Which one would you guys recommend?
Coffee House!!
Loved him in Capital Scandal… Hong Gil Dong not so much
Be Strong Geum Soon!
kidding. It’s a looooong drama, but I fell in love with him there.
Capital Scandal made me love him more.
As much as I love KJH, when I looked how many episode it has…. horrid
I know, BSGS is super long and I’ll never watch another daily drama, but I fell for him in that one too. He was wonderful.
It’s the same for me… I haven’t seen any of KJH’s dramas yet. But I’m open minded, and I’m not a one man’s woman, so maybe, if he brings it, I’ll welcome him to my personal harem.
Oh who am I kidding? I need to know what the fuzz is all about. The curiosity is killing me. I’ll start watching Coffee House now
Welcome on board Linda. And as a welcome present I might tell you about that place that allow you to have your own harem ^-^
Oh my gwwwwad!! I love you! I’ll name my first borned after you
did javabeans recap coffee house or capital scandal or hong gil dong? really want to check kjh’s appeal.. thanks!
JB recapped Coffee House and Hong Gil Dong, but not Capital Scandal (I read somewhere, she isn’t so much into Capital Scandal, IDK, I think KJH is 2nd best in Capital Scandal after CH (Be Strong Geum soon isn’t counted, I’ve not & will not watch it, though some say he’s good in that).
the drama that made me love him was “Capital Scandal” this drama shows his comical and dramatic side.
i personally didn’t like his “Coffee House” character but i still enjoyed the drama.
Me too! Loved him in Capital Scandal…an under-appreciated drama.
Hong Gil Dong…then Be Strong Geum Soon…then Capital Scandal
Your story about the “cousin rivalry” is hilarious! Enjoy your “main man” starting 5/9. Will look forward to your recaps.
Yobooooo…….
I find new family from different continent, descendant, and culture via k drama
Love you all my family *hugs*
how can he look so darn good?! SO psyched for this
KANGGGGG JIII HWANNNNNNN!!!!!
DAMN <3
i’m not really fan of him,but he’s kind of likable too …and since he’s with Yoon eun hye on this kdrama
i love to watch him and i cnt wait anymore on May….
oh!!!how many days that i need waitttt…kekeke..
Ah, May please come soon!
That first pic is so dreamy. Finally he plays as chaebol.
Oh, does that mean, he’ll wear suit all the time?
Then I should prepare extra buckets.
so excited for him to be pair with YEH!May come so soon!kekekeke
thanks jb
With the white suit, kind of putting on weight for this drama (stomach) too much drinking ?. looks too mature and fierce with that hairstyle, – 2nd pic ?.
He is my personal taste !
Don’t need to care if there is somone feel differrent LOL
Good actor is depend on good script writer as well ..
I’m worried about Ripley than the Hong sister ^^
But … Kang Ji Hwan Fighting !!!
I don’t know about you guys but I am one happy woman.Viki’s got 4 strong Korean subbers interested in subbing this.Which means….fast subs!!!
I can’t wait.
That news just made my day!
I’m failing badly at managing my expectations for this one. All I can think is – YEH + KJW = match made in rom-com heaven! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas on the day after Thanksgiving. Can it just come now, please?
thank you jb.
Picture 2 – notice the stomach ? and looking more mature and fierce looking with that hairstyle ?
Below the neck hair length like a Mafia.
1st pic, too pale looking.
The only thing i notice about his stomach is he’s wearing a double-breasted jacket. That’s why it looked like he’s having ‘that stomach’
Love the wardrobes and accessories, not liking the caked on make-up. Someone fire this make-up artist!
Dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
I second that and add a LORD HAVE MERCY.
can’t may come any faster!!!!
“I will have your tears for breakfast!”…Yes sir! and I will serve them on a silver platter. Love KJH!
Oh, how I love that header! Props and thanks to the talented tae who created it!
AAAAAAAAAH Can’t wait to see Kang Ji Hwan back on a new drama!!!
Danny Ahn doesnt age, like really
. Nor do any of the guys from GOD for that matter. They pretty much look that same.
I loved the family story though; I totally sympathise.
I am screwed come May…It will be YEH drama vs a Ryu Jin drama (lub him) vs .a kang Hye Jung in Ripley for Mon-Tues…thats 2 of my biggest Girl crushes and one ahjussi crush…then there’s Wed-Thurs with Hong sisters drama…its like the drama gods have sworn not to let me have any sleep for the next 3 months
Kang Ji Hwan <3<3<3
After watching him in Hong Gil Dong (my first thoughts: oh, a main lead with whom I won't fall in love – after like 3 episodes, I was totally and hopelessly nuts about him XD) I started Capital Sandal and Cofee House, too. I'll try to finish them until Lie to Me starts to air. XD
Capital Scandal and Coffee House.. this keyboard doesn’t work very well O.o
LOL Capital Sandal. There’s an interesting name for a drama, though. If it were real, I think I’d have to watch it just to figure out what a Capital Sandal was (:
I know, right? Let’s hope that it will air one day;)
But KJH oppa will be against Micky (Ripley) right? TT_TT
JB, could you pls pls find a guest recapper for Ripley too?
KJH as a snobbish chaebol? Bring it on!
I never seen him in any of his previous works but I definitely will watch LieToMe. YEH can create magic with anyone who is hot and can kiss well.
He never was my cup of tea, until now!
He looks mighty fine on those stills. I’m already sold and I haven’t seen the drama yet.
My absolute favorite star in k-drama-dom. Totally my definition of mirror cracking material.
Watched him in Capital Scandal, Hong Gil Dong, and Coffee House. Recently this movie called seventh grade civil servant. So glad I caught that one!!
And I am so looking forward for this one! Please JB recap this and until then keep posting such news.
*drool*…ing thats exactly what i’m doing right now…he’s an eternal hottie^^
Thanks so much! I love him.. So handsome! Can’t wait to watch this drama
Kang Ji-hwan look really handsome and atracttive
I can`t wait to see again
LIE TO ME IT WOULD BE GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lol, we don’t need to! It WILL be good!
I really can’t get over my excitement at this pairing! GHJ and CSW together was enough to put me on a permanent high, but YEH and KJH have catapulted me to heaven XD Also, with Ripley, City Hunter, and Romance Town coming, I don’t know how I can survive through May D:
Hmmmm…not a big fan of him and his past projects. I’ve seen him in Hong Gil Dong and Coffee House but wasn’t too impressed…I will keep an open mind hoping that I’ll change my mind with Lie To Me.
I checked out his behind the scenes interaction through pictures, videos with Yoon Eun Hye at the Baeksang and they had pretty good chemistry giggling and whispering to eachother.
He kisses ok, which is something that I am kinda looking forward to, since Yoon Eun Hye is like probably one of the best kisser I’ve seen in KDramaland. At least I wont have to be horrified about that aspect with him, unlike when I was frustrated seeing Yoon Sang Hyun (Yoon Eun Hye’s partner in MFL) who was like the worst kisser ever. I cringed watching a BTS of an exasperated YEH instructing Yoon Sang Hyun how to kiss her. I dont think we’ll have a problem about that in this drama.
Chemistry is so important, just as important as the script, directing and acting.
I just noticed that the pic of him in that white suit, or well, basically this look on him with the slick suit and the styled hair is reminiscent of the part in coffee house when he came back after two years to propose to park shi yeon. I can’t wait to watch a whole drama with him in this look omg!
i didnt even know this was happening
woahhh im sooooo excited
wooot
I am just so thankful that the Kdrama drought is over. Sad thing is that because it’s warmer weather, I’m finding it tougher to keep up with all the things I want to watch. It’s a good problem to have. I can hopefully store up a list and watch them during the next Kdrama drought.
his presence just makes my legs go weaaak
I’m drooling with ya, JB
Hahahahahaha, my May is awesome
Yay!!! finally pictures of Ji Hwan from the set of LTM…so looking forward to this drama…thanks for posting javabeans