Looks like they’re taking the title literally for Love Rain, with series leads Jang Geun-seok and Yoon-ah meeting in the rain in the above still.
The multigenerational “premium melodrama” from melo king PD Yoon Seok-ho (he of the Season dramas) has already pre-sold to Japan, no doubt owing a lot of its hype to the two stars, both of whom have heightened profiles abroad as well as home. The drama has been filming since September, starting with the earlier 1970s period; it’ll then cover the following decades and resume with their children’s generation. The analog-versus-digital dichotomy is one of the main motifs, in addition to the youthful-love-and-angst melo plots we’ve come to expect from PD Yoon.
The drama is planning for an early 2012 broadcast, which means a good amount of it will be pre-shot. That’s probably for the better; it’s hard to maintain “premium” levels of quality when you’re mired deep in the live shoot.
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I’ve got nothing against Yoona, but I really wish Han Hyo-joo had accepted the role instead. She would have been better suited to act against Jang Geun-seok. I know she’s not the best actress around, but from what I have seen of her dramas, I think she could act better than Yoona.
I actually think that Han Hyo Joo is one of the best actresses in Korea.
Why do dramas have to be reserved for the best actors? there are other inexperienced actors who are perfectly capable of acting in dramas and there are a lot of singers who are really good at acting. Yoona isn’t even a bad actor … and against Jang Geun-Suk? .. hes not that good of an actor to be honest, You’re making it sound like he’s some world class actor. Hes pretty average.
XoXo I totally agree with you on both points Young actors need an opportunity to learn and grow, and Jang Geun-Suk is not yet a great actor (though I hope he will be someday).
While I do agree that dramas shouldn’t just be reserved just for the best actors (I mean, even the best actors were inexperienced in the beginning, they had to gain experience in dramas), I disagree with you on Jang Geun Suk. I think he’s a very good actor, this coming from a person that was put off by his looks when I first saw You’re Beautiful that I almost didn’t finish watching the first episode… but then he became the reason I stayed with the drama til the end (well, he and Jeremy!). And then after seeing Beethoven Virus, I knew it wasn’t a fluke. I can’t comment on Yoona’s acting since I never seen it, but I think people should give at least the first episode a chance to see how she does…
Well they’re not saying he’s bad, but not the best. As for me, I think he’s a good actor, not first class but seems to be getting there, but (hope not too mane ppl hate me for this) I really Don’t like him as a Singer!! I don’t like his singing voice At All!!
Why do dramas have to be reserved for the best actors? there are other inexperienced actors who are perfectly capable of acting in dramas and there are a lot of singers who are really good at acting. Yoona isn’t even a bad actor … and against Jang Geun-Suk? .. hes not that good of an actor to be honest, You’re making it sound like he’s some world class actor. Hes pretty average…
JGS Is actually pretty talented for a young guy. From most of the dramas I’ve seen with actors (young and old) He is one of the top…As for why dramas need to be reserved for the best actors….probably because people really enjoy watching pretty awesome actors act. Sure you can make a drama with mediocre actors or “singers/idols”…but the best dramas are usually the ones that have it all.. great story, great directing, great writing and most importantly awesome actors. They can turn the worst of the first 3 into something tolerable( I even got through half of Mary stayed out all night because the actors in the main love triangle were great even though the writing was terrible) Also average actors usually end up being forgettable in retrospect…this is not to be confused with character actors who do a great job at playing the same character in many dramas…(think Jennifer Aniston in most of her movies) sorry im an actor and had to put my 5 cents in.
Seo Woo will be a better choice…she’s 2years older than JGS but she look younger than him
awww he looks cute!
Good lord, Jang Geun Seok in an everyman suit with briefcase…never thought I’d see that. Although that supremely unattractive bowl haircut reminds me that it actually is JGS.
Anyway, I know he’s going to do a good job, but I just hope Yoona’s up to it.
I know! He looks so strange in NORMAL clothing. At least his hair is shorter now.
Yoona looks sweet, but terribly skinny. I know that’s common for Korean idols, but sheesh, her legs are like Pocky sticks.
when she stands straight, her legs also looked “bow-legged” to me………
I have watched a bit of her dramas and I’m sorry but I’m not impressed. I really hope she’s up for the challenge. Please don’t call me a hater cause I’m not.
Too true. Mostly she opens her eyes really wide and kind of simpers. I like her- esp. on the old Sunday show- she was funny- but her acting is not stellar. As for JGS, he looks almost MANLY in that rain soaked shot- then in the next one, cute but androgynous boy-toy. I’m sure i’ll still watch it!
I thought so too…at least it’s shorter and not so feminine looking. His “Mary” hair made me envious, I wanted the style for myselft but I didn’t like it on him.
At least the hair looks sorta accurate. Beatles anyone???
diorama – haha so true. I never thought to see him in semi normal attire!
JGS hair looks fine.. not a big fan of his long hair – makes him look like a girl
As for Yoona, never been a big fan of her whether be it acting, singing or dancing(overrated much?). *getting ready for SONES to attack me*
But I’ll be probably watching this since I like melos.
Hate the heroine – should pick a real actress. Not an idol
Heh, I think you’re entitled to your opinion. I seriously don’t want to judge Yoona before actually seeing this, but it’s so haaaard to try to not cringe when I think about all her other drama appearances. *preps her force field for possible attacks*
i’m okay with idols turning actors.
additionaly, i actually liked yoona in you’re my destiny but i hated her in Cinderella man, one of the worst casting ever.
i wish they casted some unknown actress who would have carried melos better than yoona.
i feel like when they casted yoona and JGS they were thinking of their revenue in the japan market…
but hope yoona proves me wrong and that she might make this drama memorable in a good way…
*nodding while eating my own nasi goreng* Yup! That’s a huge bummer since we loved JGS.
I saw her on Cinderella Man and several episodes of You are My Destiny. I can see why many say that she can’t act to save her life. I feel like she cringed on camera, or the camera cringed on her
On the other hand, many dislike Lee Ji Ah, but I think she’s okay, I’m enjoying Me Too, Flower! so far.
LOL at ur screename. did u happen to put rumah in ur nasi goreng?
It actually means home fried rice…. at least in Malaysian it does…
Sorry
Couldn’t resist.
You guys are killing me.
JGS in that last shot actually looks more ‘normal’ than I’ve seen him in years
oooh I love nasi goreng kampung yum yum
Nasi goreng cendawan and nasi goreng rumah, are you by any chance related to daging masak merah? LOL You guys are making me hungryyyyyy
actually i’m also daging masak merah.
i just like to change my screen name to what kind of food i want to eat.
i’m also sotong goreng tepung and there are many other screen names where that came from
So are we talking about JGS, Yoona or food?
ha ha.. just put Ajino-Seukto in your cooking as seasoning. It’ll be more delicious. Does he have a CF for seasoning as well? He should have one since he is Jang of all trade.
I just love the randomness of these exchanges between Malaysians in this post. You people cracked me up
I might change my name to milo ais too.
*waves to all the Malaysians here*
I WANT MILO AIS!!(gonna make one) muahahaXD
*nasi goreng rumah* OMG your username, LOL, I’m not malaysian, but I’m from Indonesian, so I know what it means.
thanks for the laugh
ok, you u guys make me hungry!! now i feel like i want to eat all type of nasi goreng that have exist in this world! TO THE EXTREME!!!….
btw, so her daughter gonna date a guy with the same face as her dad??! that would be really weird σ_σ
totally agree with you.. Im Yoona has a limited range of emotions.. Seen her at Cinderella Man and gosh,, she’s like a talking doll,,
JGS’s hair looks weird,, its like a broom at the very least a coconut husk half.. Imagine a coconut divided into half but the blades not that sharp so the the halve’s got disorted husks.. that’s it…
JGS is a very pretty “katak di bawah tempurung”.
Lol. Nice one.
reading this article automatic make me hungry!!
pfft~
ba ha haha
“katak di bawah tempurung”——A frog which leaves under a cocunut shell will think that the shell is the world. So, one who is like the frog will have no knowledge of
things/events/places aoutside his ‘world’. He refuses to venture out into the world-he remains ignorant but is happy with it.
That’s a good look on Jang Geun-seok. To the best of luck to this drama, but sadly I’m not up to a drama about love long gone and love that will be fulfilled by the kids whose parents lost their chance to love. Just sooooo dramatic sounding you know?
I’m sorry but seeing Yoona really ruins this for me. She’s not the WORST actress but I’d have much rather this role in a “premium” drama been given to someone who’s not an idol. Especially next to Jang Geun-seok who I feel will really eclipse her.
But it looks pretty?
I agree. JGS is an experienced actor and I think he is going to eat her alive with his acting skills. I could be wrong but most idols don’t get acting jobs because they’re good actors but because they’re idols. Putting them next to seasoned actors can be disastrous and makes me cringe. I hope she proves me wrong though. (Notable exceptions of singers turning good actors are Choi Si Won who I think did well in Oh! My Lady and especially Han Groo who rocked in Girl K.)
I had no clue that Han Groo is an idol. The learning just never ends, does it?
i’d like to add Uee to the list… i’m not a fan of her girl band but when she acts bitchy i find it easy to hate her character, and when she acts sweet i fall in love with her character… for me that means she’s a affective actress
Agreed! I am really enjoying her (Uee) in Ojakgyo Brothers- she’s actually demonstrating a nice acting range of skills. I have a terrible problem, tho- keep staring at her right eye- I think the eye surgery she had made that one more than a tiny bit bigger than the other one. Gah. But then I become distracted by the new love of my ahjumma life, Joo Won. What a smile…..
UEE is totally rocking Baek Ja Eun! And her chemistry with Joo Won is sizzling!
do you happen to know where i can watch full episodes of the drama ojakgyo brothers instead of parts?thanks.
roula — kimchidrama is one of my more reliable vid sources… viki is up-to-date also but kdramas as always not available in my region…
here’s link to kimchi
http://www.kimchidramas.net/2011/08/ojakgyo-brothers.html
Ditto…
I think Uee overtake Yoona in acting… I see that Uee acting is more powerful and versatile than Yoona.
I bet she will win the Best New Actress at this year KBS Drama Awards.. It will be in a tough competition with Eunjung and Suzy.. BUT I ROOT FOR HER!
I still not like JGS’s acting…. BUT I hope this drama do well…
dang i just noticed my grammar booboo… it’s “an effective actress”
Uee acting was and is hard for me to watch. I actually do not see any range in her acting at all. She just look shocked all the time. Besides there are a lot actresses who can not act if their life depended on it but pple do grow and learn with time….
Can’t help but join the YA bash… and i think our concerns are not the fan girl talking, but quite justified. I could not stand her in CM, and well, YAMD was just boring. If they wanted a girl idol with a pretty face (and a good voice for the OST), couldn’t they have cast someone like IU? She was super cute in dream high and even the acting wasn’t bad, and she was a trooper for wearing the fat suit!
IMO, among idols, Jaejoong is turning out to be a pretty good actor and he’s been building his skills up the right way by not taking the lead role right of the bat. He def didn’t look bad next to Ji Sung who is a seasoned actor in Protect the boss.
I wouldn’t really classify jaejoong as an idol
he’s past that stage already. Artiste maybe? Anw he did a pretty good job in Heaven’s Postman and Sukao ni Narenakute before PTB.
I had nothing against your comment about Jaejoong until you mentioned Ji Sung. There is no comparison.
People, I like both jae joong and jisung…HP was cute and short and it wasn’t a demanding role, good choice for acting debut. I am citing them as examples of 1.) someone who is a very popular /good singer and not rubbish at acting 2) a really good actor. It’s not really a comparison, they were in the same drama…and JJ didn’t look inadequate.
yeah but maybe Han Groo was supposed to be an actor. there’s a lot of them right now. actors can’t get jobs so they join agencies to become idols. then from there they get acting jobs. weird and sad.
agree!
just by looking at the picture, i can already see jgs screen presence. not s much with yoona.
JGS hairstyle here is not from the 70s, unconvincing from the start.
think they are trying to give him a beatles-esq hairstyle in that last pic, and that’s probably the closest they could think of when it comes to 70s
I lived through the 70′s. In the US, of course, but his hair looks just like half the guys in my high school class.
LOL my dad had exactly THAT hairstyle back in the 70′s. We often tease him on that matter
My uncle had a similar haircut to that in the 70s. He didn’t have thick enough hair for it to look good on him. LOL.
There are differences between US 70′s style and the Korea 70′s style.
I love Yoona’s clothes! They’re cute. While I’m not having great expectations for her, (she really is overrated) I’ll still watch. Hope she proves better than I expect.
I like the clothes too!
Ah! Those eyes.. *melt*
I really like how his right eye is a little lazy…so nice:)
Not gonna lie. JGS? I’m there whether it’s good or bad, long hair or short hair, live action or static shot. Bring it on. oh ICOMYM!!!!
Back at you Tammie. I like almost all his ‘looks’. And love the sense of humour and confidence of a man that can play around from genderbending 80s lycra to post punk to modern takes on the suit and all the hair styles, jewellery, make-up that takes. Or none at all – also the confidence to abandon those and go very plain, no need for disguises or costume all the time.
Jang Geun-seok looks so much better without the long hair
finally! some news here…i heart jang geun seok, not a fan of yoon ah though…hmmm
OMG he’s so cute!!!!!!!!!!! Please cut your hair shorter. U look too good in it.
I mean she’s cute but i don’t find her beauty as the goddess type. She’s cute.
Seriously, this role should have been given to Jung So Min. She would have rock this. They have to get an idol in there. Geez..
yeah!!!Totally!!!
Jung So min HAS a Thousand Expressions!!!!!
PD Yoon hear us please!!!
I third this! But I hope Yoona proves all of us wrong and nails this. I don’t want to see her become a spot in the background considering JGS is her costar.
I head there was some buzz with Jung So Min being linked to some drama, because she said she was preparing for one for some time and then the she put “coming soon” on Cyworld not long after Love Rain was announced to start filming soon. I wonder what all that was about. Maybe she backed out?
Aw, this looks so cute! Definitely watching it. I’m both a fan of SNSD and JGS, so I’m looking forward to this. ^-^
And tbh, I think people are being too harsh on Yoona. She’s not a very good actress, but people should still give her a chance instead of judging her beforehand. *hides*
Hm I dunno.. I don’t think people here have been realistic. She’s not flat out bad (like Kim Hyun Joong) but she is quite bland. Hopefully, she surpasses expectations and has improved.
I also hope that the role won’t be bland and old-Hallyu-drama-passive-heroine ish.. I think she’s like Kim Tae Hee. She needs a more lively role because her real self is quite likable and playful.
the best hairstyle for jang geun seok, for me at least, is the one in beethovan virus!
totally agree, he was soooooooo manly in beethovan virus, I hope he gets it back..
I loved how manly he was in that! He also weighed a bit more and I liked that.
I don’t know anything about Yoona’s acting but I hope its good because I don’t want to be disappointed. The stills look pretty.
Looks like they’re taking the title literally for Love Rain
Like they did with Winter Sonata, and Autumn in my heart and Spring Waltz and Summer scent?
This obviously means the visuals for this drama will be breathtaking and can expect lots of rain metaphors….problem is how is this story going to turn out though? Also can I say, this is the best look I’ve seen on Jang Geun Suk in like the last two years?
No matter what I said about this drama and its casting before, I find the stills cute enough that I might watch the first episode (mostly for JGS)
aw, his hair doesn’t look as bad, especially in the rained on pic XD I still hope he cuts the hair after the time leap…
sigh, i guess he’s sticking with long hair. slightly shorter… but still long, hair. haha
Maybe it’s needed to be long on the first period of the drama, so it can be shorten to show different style for the next periods. Hopefully by the end of the drama, he’ll be looking like his character in BV. Yay!! A girl can dream, can’t she..
LOL His hair!
I love his hair in the last photo. Haha.
One thing I’m sure – this drama will be PREEEETTY ;D
This Drama sounds soooo much like the korean movie “The Classic”…
and what is up with JGS’s long orangey hair!!! I LIKED HIS SHORT BLACK HAIR WAYY BETTER! <3
Gonna Watch this anyway because i love JGS's acting and HIS SUPER DUPER CUTE ASS SMILE!
YEEAAA, That’s right!!! I really love watching that beautiful movie “The Classic” but it was very nice, of course.
It’s almost exactly as this drama, hehe! (screams) JGS is looooking so good and much better than his long hair that before, yay!!!
I thought Yoona was okay as the brat in 9 Ends 2 Outs (I think that was her) but her other roles were not so good. I usually skip melos (1000 Day Promise is the exception) but we’ll see.
spell P-R-E-T-T-Y B-O-Y = JGS!!! XD
Spring cannot come quickly enough. (And please let Yoona be good !)
Love him…i still hate how they chose an idol to work with him…he’s kind of type casted, in yab they did it (but at least they include Psh, a good actress) …and now in this drama, his most serious one…aish i’m sad and disappointed…he looks so beautiful, though.
I now this is random, but can someone explain his problems with the media, his movie, and the antis? i know he’s even going to close his twitter
I might be able to answer this. I tend to follow him a little too closely (Trapped and drowned in his pool of Eels as I am).
The twitter and media issue are the same pretty much. Everything he says on twitter been making media and taken out of context. Ironically media actually mentioned that he is angry because of media which kinda proved his point. Plus on twitter antis have been attacking his followers. On the plus side there since he’s not using twitter anymore, except thru his agency, he has been posting more on his official APP.
Regarding the movie. Not just his current movie You’re My Pet but Budapest Diaries as well… footage from the movies are leaking throughout the internet which is a copywrite infringement. He’s especially upset about Budapest Diaries and his photobooks because they are his intellectual property
Love his hair wet.
Hate his hair dry.
Now that my totally shallow observation is done, I’m not going to judge this until I’m watching it. I’m going to think of it like a Jacqueline Susanne multigenerational potboiler and just hope that it’s not a hot mess….
I can see why the writer wanted YoonA in the third picture. Otherwise, she doesn’t exactly scream youthful, etc… They are definitely in it for the money, not that they shouldn’t be. But I still wished that they had chosen a different actress. =(
I think I’m going to opt out of this one, unless I hear good things about it. I loved The Classic and would rather watch that again since it sounds like it’s the same plot.
JGS is awsome! hehhe He’s so cute…. no matter which character he’s playing, he gets it right. Awww…. can’t wait to see this drama!
Yoona = total NO to me. I might still give this drama a chance but honestly PD, honestly??!
(Okay imma shut up now)
that last picture of JGS is adorable – that omg-i-can’t-believe-our-parents-looked-and-dressed-like-this way. gotta love faux vintage. as i’m not a melo person i’ll probably check this out only on recommendation.
He is WAY PRETTIER than her. Period.
WHAT?! JANG GEUN SEUK IN NORM CLOTHES?
To be honest, I’m not sure about this drama. I have a hard time watching dramas that have “actols”, or idol-actors.
I haven’t seen any of Yoona’s past acting works so I don’t know what to expect out of her.
Just going to say this now, if I don’t see any emotions from her…then I’mma rage. I’m going to wait for reviews before I waste my time.
JGS looking so hot!! he should be wet more often ^^ lol but…yoona…i’m all for idol turning actors but i’m sry she’s is just Not good. pretty girl, i’m sure she a lovely person, but she can’t act,but i’m gonna give another chance at least watch the first few episodes
Omo, Jang Geun Suk’s eyes can talk….
yeah it can, and it does.
I love JKS’ first solo picture there! He looks manly (well compared to his normal look nowadays) and he seems to be really acting. I know JKS will do this one very well.
Yoona, actually fits the image of a ‘pure and serene’ heroine, but the actiing, I don’t know. They look pretty on the picture, hopefully Love Rain will be good.
Yeah, would’ve been better if it was Jung So Min. Oh well.
oh lord, that ugly haircut again.
HOOORAY for this drama!!
I am loooooking forward to this drama because of Jang Geun Seok [my special crush].
I love this picture of Jang Geun Seok’s wet hair cuz’ he’s still handsome ^_^ I am still loooving her since my first-time watching him in that movie “Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do”, that’s why.
YES! His ugly hair is gone! <3
…and was replaced by a much uglier style. It looks good on him when it’s wet, but that last pic?
finaly JGS cuts his hair. he looks so hot in that picture with his wet hair. i am no big fan of snsd but i’m gonna give it yoona a try.
hey, you guys i just finished eating my nasi goreng n telor ceplok so yummy haha
funny way to hold the umbrella…
Tiffany and jessica look much better than her and could probably act better if they were given the chance.
Yup agree….I watched few interviews and show and Yoona seem like a Goddess to many korean/Jap guys. Actually she is quite average.. Tiffany & Jessica definitely better than Yoona + they are friends of JGS.
As for JGS, what happened to his look??his weird style+bad guy role only make other actors(with wood facial expression) standout… if he can get a good action drama with a tough guy role will be better like “Iris” or “Man from Nowhere”… his resume need this kinda experience. Some variety shows try to invite him…maybe he can try to go.
JGS is looking lovely here.
Oh, j’aime ton nom ici! (Love your name!) I don’t know why I felt I had to write that in French
Merci beaucoup. (Ahem. That much I remember from my high school French class…)
The ‘lune’/'luna’ is a net-nickname from long ago (although some friends call me that in real life too), but the longer version was me trying to come up with a similarly playful version based on ‘Avalovara’ (a novel by the Brazilian author Osman Lims — title that I absolutely love).
Well Im not sure about her acting but tiffany would probably suit the role better in terms of appearance and she would look waay better with jang geun suk.idk about jessica though,I mean she is certainly better looking than yoona,actually I find her the prettiest in snsd,2nd is fanny and then yoona.But yeah I really don’t see jessica playing the innocent and nice type role idk,she just seems like she would be a great bitchy character,must be the whole ice princess thing lol.But yeah
yoona might’ve gotten better so let’s not judge before the drama is out
whoops this meant to be a reply to nana’s comment
Love the vintage look in the last two pictures.
finally a premium show that will be pre-shoot! we really need more of that! I guess preselling to Japan help to cover cost!
Lovin’ all the references to Malaysian food! ahahaha
Meh.
Both their hair are so brown. When did koreans start dying their hair? I always thought that hair dying for asians didn’t really make a boom until the 90s.