What weird stills. I guess they’re taking the title literally for SBS’s upcoming Protect the Boss (at least in the fight scenes at the bottom of the page) — and they sure weren’t joking when they described the leading man played by Ji Sung (Royal Family) as a “deficient boss.” In fact, you could sum up the plot of this “lively romantic comedy” as Project: Tame the Bad Chaebol, which is the drama’s description of its story, not mine.
The stills here come from the shoots for the drama’s title sequence, and I’d say they’re pretty good at capturing the antagonism and bickering that characterizes the boss’s relationship with his new secretary (Choi Kang-hee), with whom he’ll fall in love eventually. Meanwhile, his perfect cousin-rival (Jaejoong) provides a sharp counterpoint to the hero’s eccentric personality with his tailored suit and polished appearance.
Honestly, I’m not sure what to make of this drama so far; the stills are wacky and out there, but it’ll all hinge on whether the writer and director will be able to carry off the comic tone effectively. (PD Sohn Jung-hyun did Lovers in Paris and Angel’s Temptation, while Kwon Ki-young wrote Crazy in Love.) Will they give us something strange and bizarre, or will they manage to pull off fresh and screwball? Only time will tell.
Protect the Boss premieres on August 3, following City Hunter.
Via BNT News
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looks fun
oh my god! Jeojoong is so hot!…I wish he is the main lead!
Agreed!
I’d rather see him act as a second lead for a while before he gets a main lead so he won’t get extra pressure and scorn from ppl that he’s just getting the main lead because he’s JaeJoong.
He’s SOOOO not hot!!! i always thought so but that was the good speedy shooting effect!!! Thank goodness I got out of his spell!
I’ve seen him in real life….he is very “pretty”
You should see the stills for the promo. He doesn’t look too bad.
If you don’t think he is handsome that is your opinion but that doesn’t excuse you for being rude.
I personally think he is attractive.
for me he look aged – with life experience. before he have that fresh look of a boy but now he seemed a little mellow – especially in his eyes. I just saw him in a concert recently, he is a bit too skinny in real life.
I wonder if i’ll plan to not watch it then watch it and love it and reminace on how i used to plan to not watch it… xD I do that alot.
same here
I wish there was a like button for your comment. lol
lol.
Lol.*cough* City Hunter *cough*
mte.
hahahahha me too…toooooo often
Holy shmoly, those are some kinckass stills. Literally. Have no idea what to expect from this drama.
Jaejoong is perfect indeed. Is he playing himself? ^^ The pictures look fun. Choi Kanghee looks real cute. I can’t wait for this to start.
heh, jaejoong wishes he’s Cha MuWon. but instead he’s a dork, sort-of clumsy, error-prone but passionate and down-to-earth – which makes Jaejoong much better. then again, we’ll see how his character pans out.
JJ might not be an excellent actor [altho that really remains to be seen] but he’s dedicated. he changed his hair colour and even ditched the circle lens. he did the same to Dokutaa [Sunao] to give the role justice, stripping the celebrity-look. im so proud he’s doing the same for this role.
He is indeed very dorky and error-prone and clumsy….hahaha…looking forward to see him on screen.
He’s everything you said AND mega-talented :3
I want to see something other than his usual perfection in his character haha
not really liking that do on Ji Sung but besides that this looks more screwball comedy material…aw god that manhwa in his hands reminds me of Choi Kang Hee last movie with The Voice, Pett Romance, that was a hoot
Fight Club in the basement! If I win, my boss gets to be President. If I lose, he and I both work in the mailroom. Protect the Boss!!!! Fighting!!!!
Ji-Sung, I love you but i do not love that ‘do’. -_-’
THese stills look fun…I like the manga reading Boss and the secretary who tries to pull him away from it. It’s also nice that we’ll get some literal ‘protection’ too. Fight scenes are my cup of tea.
I’m with you on Ji Sung’s hair. I think the only person who looks decent with this hairdo is Seung Chul from Can You Hear My Heart.
You’re right. Seung Chul rocks it….Ji Sung doesn’t. -_-’
Seung-chul’s isn’t so curly though on top. I have no clue what they were thinking with that haircut. I guess it is supposed to make Jisung’s character look unprofessional and goofy but it’s going to turn all his fangirls off! Heh
you’re so right, maybe its Seung chul’s face that only fits that hair style because everybody else who wears it is just…eh – pass. lol that should be called The Seung Chul hairstyle, like the Justin Bieber hairdo, “I want a Seung Chul hairstyle .. but will it look like i got fried with electricity?
hahahaha. they should have a warning for this style then… do not attempt unless you’re Lee Kyu Han LOL
Good idea. Who sshould we make the suggestion to?
Forget the hairdo, what about those socks???!!! O__o
Well, at least he wears them…. (I lub you LMH)
aw. i liked it.
I know someone who will be drooling all over Jaejoong, and it’s not me…
@linda, how’d u know it was me? :Qlol j/k
you know me so well… xD
jaejoong’s expression…looks pretty much the same in all three photos. sigh.
that’s… sadly true
he gave a much better expression in the promo clip. he looks over-confident and quite arrogant.
Am i the only one that turns to a puddle of mush everytime i read jaejoong’s name?
Sorry, i know yall might b tired of the fangirling. major db5k fangirl here.
I like the name “the boss has changed” better.
haha don’t worry I turn into a puddle of mush everytime as well
Add me to the mush pile!!
WTF is up with Ji Sung’s hair?
That has got to be the most hideous hairstyle I have seen in awhile.
I think Ji Sung is awesome but….whats going on with that hair? Does one of the drama hairdressing staff members hate him? Nonetheless the stills look interesting enough to make me watch.
This looks like it’ll be fun. How long will it be?
Not exactly sure what Protect the Boss is about, but it should really be called Protect the Boss Against the Wet Skunk on His Head. I hope Ji Sung loses that mop soon.
Recently watched Petty Romance, so CKH’s hair oddly looks like wig.
I’m surprised they didn’t photo-shop out the bags under JJ’s eyes. He’s a very pretty boy, but those photos don’t do him justice.
It is definitely a wig but maybe that is just for the opening or just the first few eps. Her hair is currently short I believe from a recent photo she posted of herself online.
Hmm i might end up watching this drama. Looks like it might be fun to watch. Is it just me, or does Jaejoong look kinda different in these stills? And he looks really tired, to me.
Hope he’s getting enough rest!
jaejoongggggg!!!!!! ^_^
Someone pooped on Ji sung’s hair and cooked it like ramen.. because it’s flopping about like wimpy noodles. Can you please turn back to your “Save the last dance for me” hairdo days? <3
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Especially the part about “Save Your Last Dance for Me”… <3<3<3 that drama soooo much!!! It still gets to me everytime I watch it… even to this day!!! <3
OMONA Jaejoongi!
Umm… the person in the blue dress is a dude right? It kinda looks like a male. If it’s a woman then….DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LAADDDY!! (does anyone know that song?)
I can’t even start to think about City Hunter ending :L GAAAAHHHH!!!
I do agree with the comments on the Seung Chul hairdo! LOL.
I’m picturing the boss would be similar to the J-drama “My boss, my hero”‘s childish boss would love puddings, and cannot do math that exceeds the number of his fingers.
Well, if it’s anything like My Boss, My Hero then I’m in. That was a pretty good drama in my opinion (:
I wish it’s similar! “My boss, my hero” was awesome and hilarious!
lol. MBMH….still one of my faves. XD
As much as I like Jaejoong, being a Cassie and all, I don’t want City Hunter to end and this takes its time slot :[
Jaejae<333 but why does he look so tired though? don't strain yourself, oppa!
Jaejoong omo…..
But I don’t like her hair! TT_TT
OMG, it’s Jaejoong!!!!
His hair is like domiyoji tsukasa
regardles, still loving Jisung and can’t wait for this…..but the means..have to say goodbye to City Hunter…..sigh….
OMO..XD so right it looks like his hair style
woooo Jaejoong looks more mature he is getting older but he is awesome as always..
Domyouji <3 *sighs* I disagree. This hairstyle resembles a very bad version of Domyouji's. -_-'
It’s funny how we’re focus on the bad hair or fangirling over jaejoongshii.
The weirder the STills the better the drama
JB/GF would know.
I’m still finding this strange that Ji Sung and Jae Joong would be rivals. JJ doesnt look a day over 21 and Ji Sung although he doesnt look his age either, is more mature.
Love Ji Sung’s hair though, I will watch only for him.
IKR? He looks too young to be JiSung’s rival! XD
Ji Sung’s hair is terrible here. It seriously looks like a bad wig.
I’m sooo loving Jisung’s expressions here. It looks like he doesn’t afraid to look silly and ugly, which I think is really important for an actor.
jaejoong very go mi nam…ish ish,,,
I will be checking out at least the first week just to see Jisung try and pull off comedy.
manga+paul frank shirt + colourful shoe?? i wanna watch that!!!!
curly hair+manga+paul frank shirt + colourful shoe?? i wanna watch that!!!!
Wow, is it just me or is Jaejoong sporting some major eyebags? I’m so used looking at his pretty boy dbsk-days pictures that these pictures sort of surprised me. Boy needs to get some sleep! (He’s still prettier than me though…)
Ji Sung’s hair O_o
Going for the Dokko Jin look?
Am I the only one getting Queen of Reversal vibes from this? An immature boss who grows up with the help of his staff and falls in love with one of them.
what a beautiful boss Hero is.so hot.i ‘ll definitely watch this.JYJ has no TV appearance.the best opportunity for watching eye candy jaejoong
it looks like a manhwa come to life
the (over)dramatizing, as well as the actors themselves..
so very pretty
Looking fun.
Jaejoong has serious bags; he looks half dead. Worries me that he’s probably overworking himself ):
This looks different. I hope they can pull off the goofy, quirky vibe without making it eye roll inducing like it was in Baby-faced Beauty.
i’m craving for more ji sung >.<
Looks like it has the potential to be either really good or really bad!
I’m not gonna have high expectation for this drama because i don’t want to be disappointed like Changmin’s drama.
I tried watching but i didn’t finish it. That and i don’t want city hunter to end yet! :’(
Yoonsung and nana <3
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! =D =D
I really LOOVVVEE this picture of Ji Sung because he’s still cool and handsome since I’ve watched him in any different dramas, of course.
Hahaha, it really made me sooo laugh to see him, like, act so crazy and anger, lolz! I will be looking forward to this!!!!
(LOOOVE all of these pictures, hehe!)
I like Jisung but didn’t like Royal Family. Hope this drama is better. And can’t wait to see Jaejoong act!
Can’t wait for next ep!!!! XD hero^^