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Jung Seok-won joins Haeundae Lovers
by | June 25, 2012 | 44 Comments

The upcoming cop-loses-memory-and-thinks-he’s-a-thug romantic-comedy drama (phew, that’s a mouthful) Haeundae Lovers now has its love triangle, with the addition of Jung Seok-won (Rooftop Prince, Ojakkyo Brothers) to the mix. He’ll challenge Kim Kang-woo (aforementioned amnesiac) for the affections of Jo Yeo-jung, a mobster’s daughter—and to play off the whole which-side-of-the-law-are-you-on? question, he’s a lawyer. Oh yeah, and also a hotel vice president. Is he also a diplomat? Because why be ONE perfect, wealthy Daddy Long Legs when you can be two? (Or three?)

This role will take Jung in a slightly different direction image-wise, since he’s going to be the cold, ambitious businessman this time around. His driving force behind the takeover of a hotel in Haeundae, Busan, is to win Daddy’s recognition—what would dramaland be without a withholding father figure?—but I imagine his plans’ll run into a hitch when he comes across the Seoul cop and his love interest.

Jung does have the outward appearance to fit the “cold city man” cliche, though I’ll miss his silly, comic side; he’s got a pretty good deadpan, and solid wry timing as well. And after Rooftop Prince, I’ll never be able to see him as anything other than a Zoolander. ‘Cause… just look at that face:

Haeundae Lovers will film entirely in Haeundae and replaces Big as a Monday-Tuesday drama starting August 13.

Via E News 24

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44 Comments from the Beanut Gallery
  1. Kayleigh

    Thanks for the heads up. I’m really looking forward to this!

  2. KDaddict

    Thank you for the picture of the 3 in a truck.
    A couple days ago, you had a banner featuring actors with puppies. On the R was a young actor in profile w a Sha Pei. For the life in me I couldn’t figure out who that actor was. Of course that was Do Chi San!

    • 2.1 will work for soju

      These were, from left to right: Gong Yoo, Song Jun-ki, and Jung Il-woo.

      • 2.1.1 KDaddict

        Thank you. I so often cannot id the actors/actresses in the banners. They change their hair and make-up and I’m lost.

      • 2.1.2 adette

        I think that’s actually Go Soo, not Gong Yoo~

  3. Mara

    It will so hard not imagining him with a mouthful of peppermint candy and eating omurice.’

    • 3.1 crazykel

      I agree. I love him in RTP; he’s my favorite character.

  4. JoJo

    Thanks, JB, I’m up for this one…

  5. ck1Oz

    Okay am so going to watch this baby.Its full of men vs baby boys.Yay.

    • 5.1 ck1Oz

      Oops my age is showing but it’s nice once in awhile to watch male leads looking like men rather than someone who is younger than the leading lady.

  6. dapinaymrs

    Aha. Just read this on 10asia and enews and was wondering…is he the lead or what….?

    So apparently he plays second male chaebol lead…in a rom-com. O_o

    Oh! Annyeong, ck1Oz! :)

    • 6.1 ck1Oz

      Hello haven’t seen you for so long :-)

  7. Leona

    He did the same role in Ojakkyo Brothers… he tried to take over the farm … to get his father recognition… and of course he was one cold city lad….

    • 7.1 canxi

      But he was a little silly in that role too, so I liked him. But yes, it was almost the same type of role,lol.

  8. leonardswench

    How much do I love that his career is hot hot hot?? Good to see he keeps on rolling the career track!

  9. Shiku

    Why does the synopsis remind me of Time between Dog and Wolf?

  10. 10 katiamon

    I loved him in RP!!!!!! he had great timing for his jokes =)

  11. 11 Cam

    Ooo, I really like him frim Ojakkyo Brothers & he was really doing so well job :)

  12. 12 WeWe

    The premise and cast sounds interesting. Let’s hope the execution is wonderful as well. My mon-tue seems lonelier lately,can’t find any interesting drama.

  13. 13 Kylinix

    Oh my gosh, can’t wait for this series to come out! I’m really looking forward to the cast. Jung Seok-won is super hot, he’s really sealed the deal for me.

  14. 14 Olivia

    TQ JB

    JSW seems to be at almost quite a few kdramas these days !.

  15. 15 alyssia

    Yay finally he has a move up to second lead. He seems to be very hard working. Even with small roles. He been in so many dramas this past year. Go oops!

  16. 16 SweetiePie54

    I don’t know why but I am really excited for this. It sounds so weird and random. :)

  17. 17 Noelle

    HAHA best photo ever. Oh the RTP memories.

    • 17.1 Noelle

      When will he ever be a lead!?

  18. 18 Lovebug

    Would love him to be the lead in something!! I actually loved his character and bromance with Jung Gyu Woon in Dr. Champ! Also recently watched Creating Destiny and he was one of my favorite characters! Loved him in Rooftop prince, showed a new to me side of his acting.

    Will probably watch this as well!

    • 18.1 Lovebug

      Oh I forgot… Adorable!

  19. 19 Kiara

    Awww its the Blue ranger with the best ass in Joseon. I liked him in Midas and RTP. Although I hate the chaebol jackass type Jung is the exception to the rule.

    • 19.1 bd

      Ji Jin hee may have something to say about that (while not a Joseon era show, see “He/The Man Who Can’t Get Married” for actual shots of JJH’s GM (which is an excellent series).

      • 19.1.1 Kiara

        Was it a hospital scene?. I dont remember :( .

        • 19.1.1.1 bd

          Don’t know how you can’t remember if you saw it (believe me, no one who saw it would forget JJH dropping his pants while undergoing a medical examination).

          • 19.1.1.1.1 Kiara

            I watched it with my mom but she kicked me out so I didnt get to take a good look LOL.

  20. 20 Sabah

    Sorry, but what does the phrase ‘daddy longs legs’ mean?

    Thank you.

    • 20.1 canxi

      This phrase comes from a book called Daddy Long Legs. Basically, it’s a name used for anyone who helps you out anonymously or secretly.

      • 20.1.1 Sabah

        Ah! Thank you.

        • 20.1.1.1 canxi

          No problemo, chingu ;D !

  21. 21 canxi

    Just really happy for him! Seen him in a couple bit roles and I like how’s he’s gaining ground and making a name for himself! Whoot!!!

  22. 22 bd

    Jung Seok-won as one of the Joseon Power Rangers was the best thing about RTP (the way he clapped his hands was still funny, the 10th time around), and one of the few things that saved RTP from being in my rom-com basement.

    JSW would be perfect as the male lead in a romcom like “My Princess.”

  23. 23 Daniella

    Aww, I miss Yong Seul :/

  24. 24 howforwardsale

    I love him so much!! Yay, another real role

  25. 25 JG

    I love this guy in RTP–what a hottie. Will definitely watch this show. Hope he can get a lead role soon.

  26. 26 Lilly

    Now this makes me interested in watching it.
    Hope he makes me laugh again in this.
    There has to be some funny parts for him also.

  27. 27 red

    this guy made me sit up and notice him with his acting in Dr Champ- I think thats the name. The bromance in that show was the best bromance ever and thats coming from a SKKS fan

  28. 28 Rovi

    Awww, bye bye Zoolander…

    …but on the other hand, I’m betting my hands that Zoolander’s girlfriend Baek Ji-yeong will sing part of the OST. ‘Coz that’s what she did in Rooftop Prince, singing part 1 of it…

    (that is, if she’s not yet tired of “Good Boy” promotions…)

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