More cast additions to upcoming sageuk The Great Seer, aka Dae Poong Soo, starring Ji Jin-hee as a king and Go Soo as the seer who puts him in power. Kim So-yeon (Coffee) will be making her drama comeback as the heroine, along with Song Chang-eui (Syndrome) who has been cast as Go Soo’s nemesis. So… we’re going for star-studded, are we?
The 36-episode drama will be about the practicers of divination and the power that they hold over the fate of the country. Ji Jin-hee plays the man put into power who sees the end of the Goryeo dynasty and becomes the first king of Joseon, and Go Soo is the seer who cements that destiny. Kim So-yeon’s character will be a healer, someone who is bold when it comes to protecting her beliefs and her love. She’s also got a quirky side, which sounds strange given the drama’s tone (epic), but Kim So-yeon can pretty much pull off anything. Her character is tied to the king’s destiny, but she falls in love with the seer, which kind of messes with the program. Just a little.
Song Chang-eui plays a man of great influence, who has studied all the divination texts, and challenges Go Soo’s character at every turn. I like that there’s a seer war, behind the political one–the drama will highlight how much influence these people had over kings and kingdoms, in giving those they supported immense power.
The Great Seer plans to premiere in October on SBS.
Via Sports Seoul, TV Report
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Kim So-yeon’s back. Awesome!!
Aiiii… why is she the one falling in love with Go Soo!?!?! Why not Song Chang Ui!!??
Kaedejun, I thought you wanted Song Chang Ui to fall in love with Go Soo!
So many talented actors in this drama. Is it Christmas already?
Will it snow for Christmas? ha.ha.
I thought you wanted Song Chang Ui to fall in love with Go Soo!
I would watch that. I would watch the hell out of that.
Hehe don’t we all? (Well, not Go Soo’s wife of course. But everyone else will want to watch it.)
Heh…yeah, I must say that I’d definitely tune in for that too.
Doesn’t she mean exactly that? A la Life is Beautiful?
Yes, we do!
NO.
Oh great, Ji Jin Hee is finally in something I wanna watch. And love KSY- my girl crush. I think the casting is excellent. Now let’s hope that the story is too. Yay.
I love the cast, they are awesome ^^. Go Soo!!!
Kim So Yeon, welcome back to the dramaland
I loved her so much and she was so brilliant in Iris and Prosecutor Princesse. Now I´m really excited for her new drama =)
my love… Kim So-yeon ^^ she’s back !!
gosh… best news ever ^^
Fabulous news, dramabeans. Kim So Yeon back on the small screen, can’t wait! ^^
Thanks for highlighting this wonderful update. Cool!
Only in October? How will I wait till then? I really loved Ji Jin-hee in Dong-yi and maybe it’s just me but I love sageuk more than these modern dramas. Okay maybe some modern dramas are awesome too, but when it comes to sageuk I feel like through them I know more and more about Korean culture and maybe about their history.
On my, how old is that picture of Ji Jin Hee?
Wonderful!
I love the ages of man from that dorky adolescence to that erudite nonchalance of young adulthood and finally that muscular charisma of maturity. I love them all!
Thank you for a glimpse back to what once was, it brought a smile to my face and reminded me of something that isn’t so much lost but rather a fleck in what has now become.
hihi that’s Song Chang-eui. they do have a semblance don’t they?!
Yep, just realized. I guess all I see is Ji Jin Hee…
Hehe *embarrassed face* I just realized my mistake.
I am blaming my small screen BUT most probably it was just my stupidity!
Sorry, please ignore.
Woot I’m so there. Love this cast and a big freaking YaY for the Manly Men at the helm.
Such an excellent cast! Can’t wait for this one!!!
Can we skip to October already?!!
Finally! Go Soo in a Saguek drama. I have been waiting for this. Awesome cast indeed with the inclusion of Kim So-yeon
They’re going for daesang-material…
Wow. This cast has the goods.
I hope the music is as magical as the story.
I don’t care who falls in love in this now.
I will have 1st, 2nd, 3rd lead syndrome!
Finally, Kim so yeon back on screen again miss you so bad. But who is the real lead JJH or KS? Hope KSY end up with KS. Can’t wait!
Well now I have to watch this. I watch anything KSY is in blindly.
I’ll definitely watch this one first. I love JJH
i’ll watch just coz of JJH
Man, this thing is cast WELL to say the least. Now if the writting and directing can match with the awesome acting we’re sure to get this drama will have the trifecta. I think this one is definitely going to be worth checking out.
i luv JJH in all his projects. I’ll surely watch this one coz of him
Kim So Yeon and Go Soo in one drama? I’m in!!!
Kim So yeon and Go Soo together. I have to see that for sure. But I rather want to see her with Song Chang-eui.
THAT would be interesting.
I can’t wait for this. I love ji jin hee
I don’t normally like Saeguks, but I love Kim So Yeon, so I’ll give it a try. Lol, I thought it was funny when we all thought it’d be Kim So Yeon in Dr Jin, but it’s Lee So Yeon, hehehe.
Whaaaa………. it’s been along time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back SOyeon-si ………….
It seems sheabsent for quite long looking for the right project? I hope so!
I think the drama will focus on Go soo and ji jin hee more than kim so yeon.
Now I’m glad she rejected the role in Dr. Jin. This sounds much better!
She was soooo smart to NOT take it!
also lee yoon ji cast in this drama. so i hope she end up with ji jin hee .bacause lee yoon ji said that her ideal type is actor ji jin hee.
Rofl. Agreed.
I thought she denied the casting rumours for this?…..
Woohoo! So happy she didn’t accept Dr.Jin or else she would have been overshadowed. Maybe because she was also considering this one too? JJH always gives me the impression of being ‘useless’ especially when watching ‘Dong Yi’ , will his character be like this too?
wow thats some casting..this one I am all excited about
WTF. CAN I WATCH THIS NOOOOOW??? I love this cast!!!
OMG! i want it now! Kim So-yeon <333
This sounds epic!!! I will love this! <3
omo omo omo
I love both!
I love Go Soo . I am happy heavenly to know he will do a drama..
I thought Eugene was going to be casted as the heroine?
can’t wait my favorite artis: jjh,Go soo especially ji jin hee he’s my dream man.
bingo!!!bingo!!bingo!!!bravo!!!bravo!!!i love all actors and actress in this drama so i’m going watch it.
Oh, i thought lee yoon ji’s management company released a statement saying that she isnt going to join the casting if the drama?…..
Btw this is seriously an all-star drama cast man ~
Arrgggggh goodness, i hit the return button before i managed to finish typing out my comment……
its Go Soo’s first saguek right?? Last saw him in will it snow for christmas. Oh and hopefully Ji Ji Hee’s king in this drama isnt as useless as his king character in Dong Yi; he managed to both bore and piss me off with that role.
I cant wait to see GS and JJH in this
The plot sounds like Merlin… but if they can adapt it, it’ll be great!!
Thank you God for this good news. KSY is coming back. can’t wait.
So you think that Song Chang-eui can pull it off well?
His character would have to be scary in an unusual way for the story to have any punch it seems. Hope you are all correct. It sounds like it could be a really good story.
it’s going to be a real good one since my al three actors are in here.
Worth for waiting for you Kim So Yeon