Happy dance time!
Kim Rae-won is making his first post-army project the drama Thousand Day Promise, the new title of the drama formerly called Forget Me Not, which shows good taste: It’s the series by famed writer Kim Soo-hyun (Life Is Beautiful, Mom’s Dead Upset, My Man’s Woman) and starring Su Ae. She plays a woman who’s slowly losing her memory, which makes me think this’ll be like a younger version of The Notebook.
I love this casting, and I LOVE KIM RAE-WON. He’s one of those actors who, if you haven’t seen him in anything, may elicit a mere shrug and a careless, “I don’t know, he seems all right, I guess.” And then you watch him onscreen, in motion, with emotion, and he just fills the screen with his warmth and presence. He just seems so real when he’s acting, completely genuine and natural in the roles. He has a tendency, therefore, to elevate whatever he’s in. (His dramas include 2008′s Gourmet, his last series before military service, and 2006′s What Planet Are You From? He’s also had a number of movie roles, like Insadong Scandal, My Little Bride, Sunflower, and …ing.)
Aside from loving Kim Rae-won, I’m much gladder with his casting than the rumored Song Seung-heon. While Song’s last role in My Princess went a long way toward endearing him to me, I don’t think he would’ve been on par with Su Ae, while I think Kim Rae-won will be a fantastic partner for her.
Ahh, Thousand Day Promise just became a must-watch drama for me, melodrama premise notwithstanding. It premieres on SBS on September 26.
Via DongA
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yey!! i’m so glad he’s up for a new drama!!!
kim rae won is my very first korean actor crush.. and for some reason i think he’s hot.. though he’s not that photogenic.. i still love the way he flashes a naughty smile and much more his laugh, which i think is very sarcastic in a laughable/cute way.. **blush**
OMG OMG first heard not-gonna-watch-it, tragic melo bleh….but NOW my beloved KRW is back! Who’s not going to watch this one? Melo or not MUST see his smile asap! Thanks. SO miss his voice.
he also starred in the movie PLUM BLOSSOM…first time i watched it, i was turned off..how could it be that my fav in Attic Cat BARE HIS BUTT perform the horizontal tango in the green house…but i was busy ogling his butt hahahhah:-)
I also loved him in My Love Patzzi! He’s been in so many awesome dramas and movies!!!
yay! Kim Rae Won! At last! That was a long wait. A fan since Love story in Harvard. Watched all (that I could find) the drama series & movies he’s in. Love him!
Such a talent.
Finally. really extremely brilliant acting.
Finally KRW is back!!! Just love to watch him in anything!!!
He was my first absolute favorite actor when I’d discovered Kdramas. I was a little shocked when I saw Plum Blossom too.Kinda raw and surprised me, but I have enjoyed his subsequent endeavors.
Hope this one will be good.
Excellent news! I’m looking forward to this drama (and btw somehow I prefer its former title “Forget me not” to the new one)
Hurray! My future husband is making his comeback! ㅋㅋㅋ
KRW has a special place in my heart. I’ve been waiting for his return! He won me over in ‘Which Star Are You From’ (opposite my craze Park Si Hoo). He’s a strong, versatile and genuine actor. What an awesome pairing this is!~ Definitely a must-watch.
I knew it he is from My little Bride, I loved his role he was awesome.. looking forward for his comeback I will be waiting..
Rae-Won Fighting!!!
i cannot stop giggling..hihihi. i super love him.. one of the best kissers (as if i was kissed!- hahaha..in my dreams!)
This is so awesome! I’m so excited. Kim Rae-won is definitely someone who has unexpected charisma on screen and just draws you in. And Soo Ae is just amazing. This pairing is probably going to be one of the best this year. Will I be right? Even if the writing fails, which I hope doesn’t, the two will still bring in the talent. Can’t wait!
Great news!
Just as I discovered him in My Little Bride, he disappeared to do service (yes I know I’m a late fan, but better loate than never).
This sounds like it’s going to be very emotional but great none the less so here’s hoping to see more of Kim Rae Won on the screens soon xx
i love his voice so much.happy to have him back
Krw welcome back.. your the reason that i hooked in kdrama after watching LSIH.. hoping for another drama with KTH..
Have miss him nice to have guinea back again on the screen
glad that these 1981 born actors (i.e kim Rae won,kim jae won, lee dong wook,lee jin wook ,Jo in sung ) are all making a great comeback after their military service …but why is Jo In sung not involving in any dramas unlike his colleagues?
Can someone confirm whether did he Just have surgery to balance up his double eyelids? He used to only have double eyelids on one of his eyes….I could be wrong but can someone confirm the surgery. If true, how vain…..
For me as long as plastic surgery doesn’t look too distracting then fine. Doesn’t any body want to look beautiful ? And honestly who want to wasting time watching ugly people on TV when you see them everywhere on the street ?
agree that Jo In sung should make his drama comeback… like his 1981 born peers
Yay!! Kim Rae Won!!! Welcome back and I was just thinking who is he going to be paired with in his comeback drama. And another yay! for Su Ae. I love them both. I hope they get to have a good story, but I’m going to watch anything with him anyway.
I’m so happy the long wait is over!!!
errr…Would the two be a nicely matched couple? No matter how much I picture them, they don’t look very nice as a couple, but maybe I’ll change my mind when I actually do see them together. I just hope they have awesome chemistry!!
Is Soo Ae way too mature? or too short for him?
aahhhhhhhhhhhhhh yay!
I am so excited for so many reasons…Rae Won is back!!! love the pair!!! love Su Ae!!!… this drama just got exciting all of a sudden
yes kim rae won! i missed him soooooooooo much since the last movie, my little bride and the drama of him with jang nara. must watch this!
but i thought he was mediocre in Lovers in Havard!!!
anyway, hope he do better now with age!
I like his movies until I watched Sunflower by then he stole my heart. KRW Rocks!
Yeay!!! finally!!
After 2 years, he will be back on-screen..
He’s totally a very good actor!
he can turned bored drama to a very interesting drama for me..hahaha
He’s worth to watch!
I loved him in “Attic Cat.” I miss Jung Da Bin! Welcome back to the small screen oppa. Saranghe!
yeh !yeh! yeh ! can’t stop my smiles he he he….. finally, my angel raewon is comeback.so glad when i heard this best news for a long wait 2 years.not regret
for his new drama.espacilly romantic role he ‘s got.
looking for your sweetiest eye ,oppa saranghe yo.can’t wait to see you.miss you so much.pls take care & fighting.
This news made my day!!! I Love Kim Rae Won…….I totally missed him a lot it’s been a long time..been waitng for his next project and here it was.,
ahh so excited for more Kim Rae Won!!! XD
Sounds like the drama version of “A Moment to Remember”, one of my favorite Kmovie… looking forward to it.
Totally 100% agree with JB. You describe the feelings well..
He’s such a GREAT and natural actor. The type that the more u look at him the more u fall in love with him despite his not-so-drop-dead-gorgeous face… He’s always brilliant in his acting and makes every role his..
Why Su-Ae? sorry but i dont like her!!! and the story is not original… this will be his 1st drama after his army duty..THIS MUST BE GOOD!… Or try to choose a good drama… i heard KRW has many offers… I waited for you (2yrs) so i hope i will not get disappointed…
OMG…finally,he’s back …i really cannot wait to see him…Rae Won oppa…i miss u so much..eventhough he’s not beautiful like other actor, i must tell…he’s really charismatic…that’s enough to hold a grip on me…