Teasers out for tvN’s upcoming Basketball
by javabeans
Woo, teasers are out for tvN’s upcoming period-sports-action drama Basketball, which is set in the 1940s during the Japanese occupation years and includes Korea’s liberation and then separation into North and South. I was looking forward to the show based on the premise alone—a poor young man finds his future and lifeline in basketball, which propels him to that historical 1948 Olympic team—but watching the previews offers the reminder to keep an eye out for the stylish action as well, which director Kwak Jung-hwan showed off in his prior dramas like Chuno and Conspiracy in the Court.
The drama’s a few weeks from premiere, and here are two previews to introduce the world of the show, starting with the young hero (Do Ji-han) who gets discovered and is promised a bright future with his amazing talent. Jung Dong-hyun plays the hotshot player who’s already a celebrity, a contrast to the rookie hero, in a classic rivals-and-opposites setup. I do expect their relationship to eventually find some common ground since they’ll become teammates, but I’m betting there’ll be plenty of conflict to keep them at odds along the way. I like the grit in Do Ji-han’s character; from the previews, it appears there are people who want to use him and his skills for their own gain, but he is not about to let them walk all over him. Love it.
Granted, the setting probably conjures thoughts of last year’s hit historical drama Gaksital, if only because it’s the obvious comparision—there just aren’t a lot of other dramas set during that time period. Even if the two shows end up being wildly different, there’s also some deja vu factor in that I’m pretty sure they’re reusing some of (all of?) Gaksital’s sets (did they get a discount at the Gaksital clearance sale?). Such as the distinctive Angel Club facade, and the single city street that became the stand-in for all of Gaksital’s town scenes. And there are familiar faces in the cast as well.
Still, the focus of Basketball ought to be pretty different, since, you know, there’s the whole basketball angle. At 24 episodes, Basketball will be half-produced in advance, which should ensure that the production levels remain consistent. The drama premieres on October 21 as a Monday-Tuesday drama on tvN.
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1 Kimmidoll
September 29, 2013 at 4:13 AM
ARGHHHH I'm confused. I thought the sequel to Answer Me 1997 was going to be about basketball?
How come this is a separate drama now? :/ And both on tvN too! Could they not bear to part with the basketball concept or something? ><
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Kimmidoll
September 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM
Oh and I must say... that ice skating scene is super pretty! xD Gosh I really want that red coat now <3
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kit
September 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM
They were always separate dramas! And one will actually be about the players, the other about the fangirling aspect so it won't clash too much I expect. And you know, the different time periods.
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eunchans
September 29, 2013 at 5:54 AM
Reply 1994 will feature basketball - but that's only because the heroine is obsessed with popular basketball players of the time, much like Shi-won was obsessed with HOT in Reply 1997. But that show wasn't really about kpop idols, just like 1994 won't really be about basketball.
Basketball will focus on the players themselves and their dream of getting into the 1948 Olympic team.
I'm really looking forward to both shows!! :').
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fab
September 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM
At first I was confused too, but they're actually completely different kind; the sequel to 1997 is obviously from another genre, more light and comedy while this one is a drama mainly about sports.
I am looking forward to both them. TvN is great
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Jaeminuf
September 29, 2013 at 12:48 PM
This isn't the sequel to Answer Me 1997. That's Answer Me 1994. A different drama premiering three days earlier than this on tvN.
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2 yaniii
September 29, 2013 at 4:16 AM
This sure looks interesting! Love tvn they always seem to have a knack for some good shows in recent years. Hope it turns out well, as I loveeeeeeee period dramas, and seeing as this is such a change in the period its set in (1940's!), will be looking forward to it. :) fingerrrsss crossedd.
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3 R
September 29, 2013 at 4:19 AM
looks interesting !
and aww I miss gaksital sooo much...
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4 July
September 29, 2013 at 4:31 AM
I'm really really into this drama ! I hope it turn out well because I love period dramas, team sports and bromance~
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5 dubidu
September 29, 2013 at 4:46 AM
Gaksital’s sets (did they get a discount at the Gaksital clearance sale?). Such as the distinctive Angel Club facade, and the single city street that became the stand-in for all of Gaksital’s town scenes
well that may not own by galsital production team but only usual drama sets that every production can rent it...
just like the setting in historical drama all used same settings..
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Rovi
September 29, 2013 at 5:36 AM
I think "Gaksital" sets are the same as the ones used in every drama which has the 70's settings ("Fashion 70's", "Sister Bok-hee", "Love My Love", "Sam-saeng-i", "Eun-hui"). I'm even betting those sets are even the same ones used in "Seoul Scandal".
And in historical drama settings, I'm sure it's just a trip to the nearest Korean Folk Village (Hanguk Minsokchon).
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Jaeminuf
September 29, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Yup. It's also in Seoul (Kyeong Seong) Scandal/Capital Scandal with Han Ji Min.
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Tha
September 29, 2013 at 8:11 PM
I miss Capital Scandal. Kang Ji Hwan was awesome in it!
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6 eny
September 29, 2013 at 5:02 AM
This is interesting, if it's about basketball in modern era, may be i'm not really interested ,but in old era...........it's different,i'll watch
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7 gaeinalee
September 29, 2013 at 5:10 AM
♥Do♥Ji♥Han♥
Enough to enticed this noona to watch, through goods and bads.. I'll watch. Tho' I hope it'll be good.. ^^
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8 itie
September 29, 2013 at 5:29 AM
trailers are awesome... i like the vibe... i guess i'm going to try watching this one... fingers crossed!!!
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9 Quiet Thought
September 29, 2013 at 5:38 AM
Man, and I thought American basketball had gotten rough over the years . . .
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10 Quiet Thought
September 29, 2013 at 5:39 AM
"Answer Me, 1947" would be the sixth sequel, I think.
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luvnlife
September 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM
LOL - good one. ;)
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11 Rovi
September 29, 2013 at 6:09 AM
One thing:
I was surprised at that one picture, where they're skating at the (frozen) artificial pond of Gyeonghwoeru Pavillion.
Stating, just because if anyone else is aware of Occupation history, the ownership of the entire complex transferred to the Japanese Governor-General in 1911, and until 1915, razed almost all of Gyeongbokgung Palace save for 10 buildings:
-Geunjeongjeon Throne Hall
-Hyangwonjeong Pavilion (with the Chwihyanggyo Bridge still at the original northern side, destroyed during the Korean War, and was restored to the southern side)
-Jagyeongjeon Residence (Cheongyeollu, Bokandang, & Hyeopgyeongdang Halls), built for Queen Shinjeong, who was co-regent during Gojong's minority; in the 1865 restoration campaign by Gojong's father the Prince Regent Heungseon.
-Jibokjae Private Library Complex (with Palwoojeong Pavillion & Hyeopgildang Hall). 2 of the buildings (Bohyeondang & Gahwoejeong Halls) were demolished alongside everything
-Sajeongjeon Executive Office Hall (with by Cheonchujeon & Manchunjeon Halls)
-Sujeongjeon Cabinet Hall - built in 1867 during the restoration campaign
-Gyeonghwoeru Pavilion - originally constructed in 1412 and burnt during the 1592 Imjin Japanese Invasions, the present structure was reconstructed in 1867 during the recontruction
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Rovi
September 29, 2013 at 6:27 AM
A historical view of pre-restoration Gyeonghwoeru Pavillion, taken in October 1945 (which would fit the timeline welll): http://www.flickr.com/photos/dok1/3189521004/
This is taken on the right side of the pavillion (maybe near the nearest bridge?), near where the present site of the Amisan Rear Garden (of Gyotaejeon Hall) is.
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12 beggar1015
September 29, 2013 at 6:15 AM
I'm always up for something different. While I detest sports of any kind, I'm willing to give this show a look-see.
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13 Kiara
September 29, 2013 at 7:16 AM
Here is hoping this would be my show for the year. Love period dramas/movies, and any kind of sport as long as its not golf. Playing it is one thing but watching it makes me fall asleep.
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Annie
September 29, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Are you one of the few people on here who doesn't think that IHYV is the best thing since sliced bread?!
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Kiara
September 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Yes and don't shoot me lol.
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Annie
September 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM
No worries, we'll burn in the bad (or good?) taste club together ;-)
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Kiara
September 30, 2013 at 7:21 AM
:).
Ethalina
September 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM
lol my roommate watched half an episode and deleted the rest of the files. She said it was boring - and she's studying law!
I can only smh and pray for her...
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darcyM
September 30, 2013 at 2:01 AM
Heh, weren't you hoping that for Sword and Flower as well? :) But this one does look good. Here's hoping...
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Kiara
September 30, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Yes and that one failed halfway through :(.
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14 kfangurl
September 29, 2013 at 7:57 AM
Wow. That is some stylish editing. Basketball - the game, not just the show - just got way more exciting than I imagined it would be! Very nice!
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15 goldeng
September 29, 2013 at 8:23 AM
I kinda like it when dramas are shot in advance because it makes me feel they wont go all crazy with the plot just to have higher ratings lol... There have been great dramas that had terrible endings because writers got greedy and shamelessly repeat over and over the things that gave them high ratings. This drama sounds pretty interesting to me.
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16 katey
September 29, 2013 at 8:32 AM
I get that the sets are reused and all, but why is the lighting so similar to Gaksital too? Even font for the titles are similar...
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17 ilikemangos
September 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Jung Dong Hyun's even wearing the same clothes as kang-to in that fancy suit for the stills.
Daaaammmit. Why are there so many dramas to watch this upcoming fall. I'm going to try to narrow it down to 4.
Marry Him if you Dare, Heirs, Basketball, and Answer me 1994.
Basketball and MHIYD on mon&tues. Heirs on Wed&Thurs. Reply 1994 on Fri&Sat.
And play catch up on potato star in the weekend.
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18 Aaannie
September 29, 2013 at 10:29 AM
what kind of basketball are THEY playing?
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19 whimsyful
September 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Most anticipated drama out of the next batch for me, hands down. Even though I'm not a fan of sports dramas.
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20 spazzy06
September 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM
This drama looks awesome
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21 Bebe | Nessa❣️
September 29, 2013 at 3:49 PM
Is it just me or is that really Lee Jung Jin oppa?
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howforwardsale
September 29, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Yes, I think that's him. :D
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22 crazedlu
September 29, 2013 at 10:52 PM
omdud. so excited. and yup, they've definitely been shopping gaksital.
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23 darcyM
September 30, 2013 at 2:04 AM
Just curious, is the last line in the first trailer a little bit epic/awesome? It feels and sounds like it should be, but I don't understand Korean. Just wondering...
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24 shelly
September 30, 2013 at 2:20 AM
omg those eyes... i. must. see. this.
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25 dimsumofallthings
September 30, 2013 at 4:24 AM
Lee Jung Jin! That is all...
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26 hanhan
September 30, 2013 at 6:58 AM
just question, who's the writer of this drama??? i already searched on anywhere but still can't found it
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27 kinac
September 30, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Omg i actually cant wait ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I lovee spiffy hair and suits haha
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28 NinaRx
September 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Ummmmm, I think Gaksital was fighting baddies on the OTHER side of town. hahahaha
PS. Someone is sitting in Rie's special bathtub LOL :)
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29 AnaBanana
September 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM
But this isn't airing on one of the big three -- if it's on cable network, what is that saying -- more violence?
Then again, I thought the violence on Gaksital was pretty twisted at times and that show wasn't even a cable show
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