Dating Agency: Cyrano begins filming

43 May 20, 2013May 27, 2013

by javabeans

javabeans: Why is Dating Agency; Cyrano, they of the nonsensical semicolon, so reluctant to give us proper stills? I hate the tiny breadcrumbs they’re handing us, because there’s only so much gratification I can glean out of this set of stills.

girlfriday: Seriously, I don’t get the trickle promo plan. But at least it’s Hong Jong-hyun stills this time?

javabeans: And he’s on a motorcycle, which is shorthand for badass. Which should be a change of pace from his adorably robotic roles in Jeon Woo-chi and Vampire Idol.

girlfriday: I luff that robo-genius character of his.

javabeans: Me too. But you know one thing I don’t love? His permy mop hair.

girlfriday: Yunno, I don’t HATE the hair. It’s weird, but I think he looks cute.

javabeans: Is this your Kim Hyun-joong moment? Perfect robot boy gets mussed up and somehow you think a terrible hairdo is suddenly palatable? (‘Cause it’s a terrible hairdo.)

girlfriday: Dude, totally not the same.

javabeans: Because Kim Hyun-joong’s perm was actually hot?

girlfriday: So that answers that question about whether or not you’re still delusional.

javabeans: I sees what I sees.

girlfriday: Anyway, do I see him holding a Rubik’s Cube as code for genius?

javabeans: Oh, that’s hilarious—notice how it’s all solved, too. And yes, because he’s playing a “genius engineer,” only I think actually neither of those words is going to be correctly applied.

girlfriday: Is he going to be their gadget person? I’m trying to remember how techie the movie got, but I don’t remember anything fancier than wind machines and well-timed background music, and lots of extras. Well, that and Uhm Tae-woong being Cyrano of course.

javabeans: Yes, he’ll be supplying the team with all their little role-playing gadgets. I foresee lots of spy-like gear with agency boss Lee Jong-hyuk barking directions into earpieces from his god-like throne room somewhere. Or maybe a dingy van. One or the other. I suppose he could pull an Anthony and have both, ha.

girlfriday: Hahaha. The inside of the dingy van decked out like a throne room inside?

javabeans: Only half of it. The other half needs to be a dingy van, you know, for all the minions to work in. Now that would be worth watching.

girlfriday: The thing that makes me want to watch is that Lee Jong-hyuk is so perfect for the role, but I still have no idea what the story’s going to be, other than this agency mucking around in people’s love lives.

javabeans: That’s pretty much all there is to it, I think. Times sixteen. And I’m not sold on the heroine either. So there’s a whole lotta potential on the upside, but a whole lotta question marks on the execution side. I think I mixed that metaphor.

girlfriday: Well I’ll be appeased if Hong Jong-hyun gets a girl. Or a boy. Just smoochies with somebody.

javabeans: I’ll be appeased if this drama has a plot longer than a movie. I’m setting the bar low on expectations… but you know, it’s not like Level 7 could clear that hurdle.

girlfriday: Level Who?

Via TV Report

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1 Francian

May 20, 2013 at 9:16 AM

"level who?" lol.... Really love your interactions. Thanks...

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2 Fairycutter

May 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Ha!!! Level who? is it that bad???

I love hate the hair, but wait till it swing in action.

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pabo ceo reom

May 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Would love for it to be a joke but yes, it was THAT bad.

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Jo

May 20, 2013 at 11:46 PM

I think the perm itself is fine...but the middle part makes him look dorky (and the perm just heightens it)

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3 Ivoire

May 20, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Thanks for the update. Off to read...

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4 jandoe

May 20, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Personally I don't know if they have a real plot going on, but I'll be happy with the episodic feel - if that's what they're aiming for, which seems to me like this is the case - ala Jdramas as long as each episode is entertaining, well-executed and funny.

Oh hell, who am I kidding? There's Lee Jong Hyuk and a whole slew of pretty faces haha count me in :p

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5 Angélina Eang

May 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM

"Dating Agency: Cyrano begins filming" ?
"hey of the nonsensical semicolon, so reluctant to give us proper stills?"

I guess you guys haven't saw and watched the latest stills and trailers they released all last week and yesterday.
But hey, I hope you are going to make a recap of that drama. I kind of understand that you didn't make any for Third Ward, medical dramas aren't the most popular ones but it will be cool to have your opinion on Sooyoung's acting even though it may be harsh :)

Anyway, I'm waiting for the drama to air ;D I'm loving all the cast members and the cameos look quite good. As for the story, I didn't watch the movie even if I heard that it was boring. Let's just hope that the drama doesn't disappoint ^^

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greenie

May 20, 2013 at 9:39 AM

cameos? would you have any names to throw in the mix? :)

oh and so excited!! XD

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Angélina Eang

May 20, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Didn't dramabeans released an article about it ? Oh it was seoulbeats ? LOL.
Anyway, here comes the first list of cameos. tvN said there would be a lot of exciting cameos to come so, I'm excited to know who will play the inquirer or the victim :D

SHINee’s Taemin
Ji Jin Hee
Lee Chung Ah
Choi Won Young
Lee Yoon Ji
Lim Hyung Jun

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greenie

May 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

ermagahd! well that's news to me! yeehee! i'm liking some of the names on that list (also, don't know some of them...)
anyways, thk you!!!

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Gala

May 20, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Sometimes I'd like to have a drama without them announcing cameos, just to literally take the audience by surprise. But I know cameos do gather interest so I do understand the need to announce it.

It would be just nice to watch and suddenly go "oh gawd, that person looks familiar. Wait... That's blahblah!"

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greenie

May 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

oh definitely, i see your point!
it's just that in this kind of show, where cameos are basically a part of the premise, it definitely helps in building interest :P

but to be pleasantly surprised when watching a drama is cool as well!
i'll never forget Lee Jong Hyuk's stint in Flower Boy Next Door.. it was so random but thinking back, kinda funny!

Lilian

May 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM

oh wow! Ji JIn Hee is a fun dude, based on what I saw in RM! Hope he makes a lot of meta jokes about himself XD

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hhisc

May 21, 2013 at 1:53 AM

Sooyoung’s acting in third ward/hospital was really good and she was very likable. It was my first time even hearing of her. not sure why you think comments would be harsh.

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6 little bus tayo

May 20, 2013 at 9:31 AM

I have a huge weakness for men on motorcycles. *swoons*

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7 MariD

May 20, 2013 at 9:51 AM

Nice!!! I like the hair, I like the bike... I'll take one please!!!

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Nana

May 20, 2013 at 9:28 PM

if the cloning machine doesn't work, can we share? please..

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8 DayDreamer

May 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM

The minute you guys mentioned Anthony and a dingy van with a throne in it, I was totally reminded of Anthony's elegant office space versus his workers' office space, hehe. Makes me miss Anthony.

I'm also with Javabeans...I don't like that hairstyle. Sorry, Girlfriday. =P

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9 risa

May 20, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Oh Boy! It's almost time for the next Oh Boy Project! I read that this is a prequel to the movie and that it tells the story of how the agency was formed as a means to save the theater.

At least they're consistent with their nonsensical semicolons-- the movie was Cyrano; Dating Agency. Perhaps they'll use black'smith (aka The Only Restaurant in Seoul) as a filming location so they can taunt us with a nonsensical apostrophe too?

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10 alua

May 20, 2013 at 10:13 AM

I dig the hair. I've got a bias towards slightly longer hair (and manes of glories, if they are well done).

He looks totally cool in the first photograph. No complaint here.

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11 bibapr57

May 20, 2013 at 10:16 AM

I love how you guys refuse to acknowledge the awesomeness of Level who...

I was joking, even if I love Joo Won an CKH the drama had no redemption thanks to that HORRIBLE script and a director who really needed to be whacked in the head. I really don't want to get my hope up for Cyrano.... Loved the movie, lets see where they take it.

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12 anvesha

May 20, 2013 at 11:04 AM

I'm surprised at myself that I like the hair... it's kinda straight, right?

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13 Dramafed1782

May 20, 2013 at 11:28 AM

JB and GF - you know that you ladies are absolutely fabulous with the latest on Korean dramas, films and entertainment :) thank you again and loads of love :)
I loved your banter on L7CS :D I know, you ladies gave us the latest scoops when the drama was in pre-production phase and was fully pepped up for a rom-com which we needed for a long time and were disappointed with the outcome (guess someone whammed up the scriptwriter after the 4th episode and the director was at the mercy of his fancies on paper :( )
But TVN has been delivering us consistently with good stories - don't lose hope, maybe this might give us just the right laughs. Cheers!

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14 Mystisith

May 20, 2013 at 11:39 AM

I have the same overall feeling: Pretext story and characterization done with a trowel (genius bad boy solving black and white rubik's cube = BIG lol)... It's OK, that will be my cotton candy of the summer, I will check my brain at the door.

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15 Elianne

May 20, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Wait I still don't get it. Is SY definitely playing LJH's love interest? It's not necessarily the age gap that bothers me, more the fact that they give off completely different vibes. Like I see SY as part of the ultimate teenybopper girl group whereas after watching appa odiga, LJH will forever be the hot dad with a 4D son to me.
Just doesn't compute.

And sorry gf, if anything could make HJH NOT look badass on a bike, it's that hair.

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Ann

May 20, 2013 at 2:38 PM

The age difference does creep me out. Especially since there are so many examples of it in otherwise decent dramas. Gaps of 12 to 16 years in some cases. But as long as it's the guy that is older, then no one seems to care.

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eternalfive

May 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Yes, the age difference does creep me out too, especially because it's so obvious with their different images, as you just said.

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16 snow_white

May 20, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Your conversations are always fun to read.....

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17 Noelle

May 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Aw I like the hair. He makes it work.

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18 Mrmz

May 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Loved the "Lever who?"
the convos are always fun to read... Specially when u guys don't agree with eachother :P i think the hair works for him though so i'm with girlfriday on this one ;)

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19 ryoko

May 20, 2013 at 2:35 PM

I'm going to side with Girlfriday on this one: the hair looks good on him. Admittedly I have a weakness for guys on motorcycles and for any of the White Christmas boys. ;)

I love your conversation articles. They're so much fun to read.

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20 NinaRx

May 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Quote from my fellow friend who watched L7CS:

"Yes, let's just call it 'Level Who' from now on. At least it's unique, unlike the plot.

#dayummburnnnnlol

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21 momosa

May 20, 2013 at 6:17 PM

I like his hair, makes him look loose, unrestrained with an attitude, very japanesey.

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22 Joy

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

I just watched Cyrano Dating Agency (the movie) and I don't understand the ending. Can someone help?

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23 fodfran

May 20, 2013 at 7:55 PM

I'll be watching for SHINee's Taemin's cameo, but if the drama is any good, I'll probably stick with it. I've really been needing a good flower boy drama.

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24 Abbie

May 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM

I like his hair. It's kinda sexy. I'd prefer it if it wasn't permed, though.

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25 cheekbones

May 20, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Oh my, I love the main pic ! He looks so hot !

His hair is okay lah, jb. :D

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26 Belle3005

May 20, 2013 at 11:31 PM

SHOW NEEDS TO BE OUT, PRONTO. :D

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27 Sandy

May 21, 2013 at 12:25 AM

thanks jb !

first impression, I thought of kim jae wook !.

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28 biankoy

May 21, 2013 at 3:00 AM

hands up for those who dig the hair! meeeeee!
I love it and I think (?) I prefer this than Hong Jong-hyun's usual look. The hair kinda reminds me of Matthew Gray Grubler who is LOVE LOVE LOVE.
anyhoo, I'm waiting for Soo-young's performance and I'm rooting(!) for her. Well, kind of. I haven't really seen any of her acting but among those nine girls (SNSD) I think she's the one I could tolerate the most.

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29 jheart

May 21, 2013 at 6:48 PM

There will be star-studded cameos for this drama! For every single episode . Just WOW!
Awesome!
The two trailers are really good!
Look very promising!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7scWO95VXVE&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvK-yoG2x0&feature=youtu.be