Triangle gets extended, Night Watchman premiere delayed

112 July 7, 2014April 8, 2017

Triangle gets extended, Night Watchman premiere delayed

by girlfriday

Sigh, it looks like we’ll have to wait even longer to see the ghostbusting summer sageuk The Records of a Night Watchman, because MBC’s current Monday-Tuesday drama Triangle is getting extended by two episodes. Why? That’s a very good question. According to MBC, Triangle has lots of story left to tell… to which I would ask Triangle what it couldn’t possibly accomplish in its already lengthy 24 episodes. It’s a mystery. The show will now be a total of 26 episodes, which pushes Night Watchman’s premiere to early August. To look on the bright side, the week delay gives the special-effects-heavy Night Watchman some extra prep time. Boy, I hope they use it wisely.

I was actually holding out on posting the early stills from the set of Night Watchman because I was waiting for Jung Il-woo in all his princely night watchman glory. Sadly, he’s not even shooting his portion of the drama yet because they’re working on Dad’s backstory. When I saw that he visited the set in modern clothes I was a little miffed, but it’s nothing a picture with his adorable child actor can’t fix. Yeah, I’m easy like that.

Dad Choi Won-young (Heirs) leads the early portion of the drama where he plays a king gifted (or cursed) with the ability to see ghosts, and leads an army deep into the mountains where he defeats a legendary serpent monster known as an imugi. (Imugis are said to be serpents that need to amass power to become dragons.) He’s a good father and a righteous king, but the curse slowly changes him for the worse to tragic consequences.

Yoon Tae-young (King’s Daughter Soo Baek-hyang) is the sword-wielding warrior in the stills, and he’ll become the leader of the night watchmen when Jung Il-woo’s bad boy prince joins the crew. And Blonde Zorro is Kim Sung-oh (Age of Feeling), who plays the psychic villain who worships the imugi and will try to harness its power to take over the world. I have to say, his are the stills that teeter on the brink for me — the others are badass, while Kim Sung-oh looks a little bit like he’s starring in an embarrassing music video. Prove me wrong, Show.

Triangle will complete its run on July 29, and Night Watchman now premieres August 4.

Via News1, IS Plus, TV Report, Star News

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1 mystisith

July 7, 2014 at 9:10 AM

Kim Sung Oh = Ziggy Stardust. I can't shake that image from my mind. Give him shining blue pants coordi-noona.

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Mommai

July 7, 2014 at 10:32 AM

Labyrinth flashbacks, anyone?

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browncoat_78

July 7, 2014 at 12:12 PM

That's exactly what I was thinking! Bowie less Ziggy Stardust and more Goblin King! Seriously! That hair and outfit are nuts. I mean Kim Sung Oh can pull off nuts better than most, but still, show? How am I going to take you seriously with that?! When doing the over the top, super natural stuff - Don't be Faith! Don't be Faith! Be Arang and the Magistrate!

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dramaspresso

July 7, 2014 at 12:14 PM

I was thinking Faith too... bad wigs! bad wigs everywhere!!

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MajorDickason's

July 7, 2014 at 9:00 PM

Exactly what I thought of when I saw the Kim Sung Oh stills. Not another Faith villain! Please, please Show. Be better than that.

redfox

July 7, 2014 at 1:16 PM

dont be Arang cause it was ridiculous

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carol

July 7, 2014 at 11:04 AM

He looks like a member of J-Rock visual band.
This is Joseon right? why is he blonde?

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Waiting

July 7, 2014 at 12:41 PM

*SIGH*

Oh how I love Kim Sung Oh but I don't know if I can handle recaps where his character may be Blonde Zorro. LOL

We may need to suggest others...

Blonde Bird Man?
Bowie Bird Man?

Yes, I know not very creative. :( Help!

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jomo143

July 7, 2014 at 3:04 PM

I'm getting a Steven Tyler vibe from the mask pics.

Dream On...

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2 hipployta

July 7, 2014 at 9:15 AM

Eh...there's enough episodes left...guess Night Watchmen needed more time

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cubedwalrus

July 7, 2014 at 9:46 AM

Exactly, why can't they just admit that Night Watchmen wasn't ready. And way to steal from GoT ala The Night Watch.

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Quiet Thought

July 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM

Hey, that "Night Watch" name is eternal . . . along with Russian movies and American comic books and fantasy novles, it was the name of a detachment of Star Fleet spy-craft I designed back in my fan-boy days. Pretty cool ships in that squadron, if I do say so myself.

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dramaspresso

July 7, 2014 at 12:15 PM

In all fairness, night watches are a thing that has existed since long before game of thrones... it's been around as long as there has been a need to keep watch at night.

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Midori

July 7, 2014 at 2:34 PM

For example, Rembrandt's "Night Watch".

http://www.rembrandthuis.nl/en/rembrandt/belangrijkste-werken/de-nachtwacht

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Lizzy4e

July 8, 2014 at 8:58 AM

This was my first thought! Thanks for posting.

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3 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉

July 7, 2014 at 9:29 AM

on one hand I agree that Triangle actually has enough story to spin out two extra episodes, and on the other I'm afraid the extra episodes will be less bro time and more Bad Guy Ajusshis sitting around and talking about things.

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4 oozzeee

July 7, 2014 at 9:34 AM

Yoon Tae-young looks very much at home in his sageuk clothes, and brings back memories of his The Legend days...

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5 Tee

July 7, 2014 at 9:44 AM

Does anyone know how many episodes will be the backstory?

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Nancy

July 7, 2014 at 1:41 PM

Great question. I was going to ask the same which meant for me: how long do I have to wait until Jung Il Woo graces my screen? I'm still miffed at him for Golden Rainbow so hopefully this fares better than that.

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6 Aigoooo

July 7, 2014 at 9:58 AM

Is it just me? Every time I see Jung Il Woo, I think Yoon Si Yoon.

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E.

July 8, 2014 at 5:08 AM

Well they both excel in playing cheeky characters + they remind me of cute hyper puppies ^^

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7 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉

July 7, 2014 at 9:59 AM

Also looking at all these supernaturally themed dramas (please Jade Emperor, let this one be more like Arang and not like Gu Family Book) makes me wonder if we'll ever see a drama adaptation of Bride of the Water God.

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8 secretlyaddicted

July 7, 2014 at 10:20 AM

I hope this is a good drama for Jung Il Woo's sake. He needs a good project!!

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MajorDickason's

July 7, 2014 at 9:19 PM

It'd be great if Jung Il-Woo and this drama were up to the caliber of the awesome Return of Iljimae and not fall flat like Faith with his BFF.

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9 Adal

July 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM

Yay!!!!

As a fan of the kdrama Triangle, I am delighted that it has received a two-episode extension to wrap things up nicely!

Looking forward to seeing Jung Il Woo in a Saguek, however.

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10 maddragonqueen

July 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM

Blonde Kim Sung Oh looks like a David Bowie Disaster.

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SuziQ

July 7, 2014 at 6:19 PM

Bad Blonde wig! Did he just step out of a KPOP band? Seriously? LOL!

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11 snow

July 7, 2014 at 11:08 AM

Hahahaha @ Kim Sung Oh's pics :D

I'm glad the premiere got delayed as I already have so many shows in my schedule...and I'm excited for this one as it looks like a good fantasy tale (hopefully it will not be like Gu Family Book)

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12 Laden

July 7, 2014 at 11:13 AM

The blonde dude looks like he just stepped out of mortal kombat

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13 crazedlu

July 7, 2014 at 11:29 AM

Lolllllll Kim Sung-oh.

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14 Mia

July 7, 2014 at 11:32 AM

I think I have a serious guys with long black hair fetish :D
which historical period is this set in? I much prefer what they're wearing here to the usual joseon garb, not a fan of the weird scholar hats, or is it just the fantasy element that allows them cooler costumes?

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15 Dahlia

July 7, 2014 at 11:42 AM

This seems like it's either going to be really neat or really terrible, with not much room inbetween. Hoping for the former!

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16 Quiet Thought

July 7, 2014 at 11:53 AM

Never mind the dragon, that gawdawful costume could mean the end of civilization as we know it.

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17 jinsphotoblog

July 7, 2014 at 12:11 PM

Jung Il Woo alone is enough for me to give this show a chance! Can't wait for August!

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18 lol

July 7, 2014 at 12:31 PM

i can't wait this drama ,i hurry go to August:)
love il woo

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19 myra

July 7, 2014 at 12:35 PM

wow, a present for my birthday!

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20 kiki

July 7, 2014 at 12:37 PM

kind heart handsome il woo,lovely every time.

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21 Tara

July 7, 2014 at 12:37 PM

When I heard this news this morning...it made me think of two things: 1) Triangle is gonna drag its story out even longer (as if that was even freakin' possible), and 2) Night Watchmen needed more time.

Triangle is the only show I'm really keeping up with now, so I'm kinda glad that it got two more episodes. I wouldn't say I'm thrilled...because honestly, we don't need any more episodes where it's full of convos, planning and boring crap like ep17. But I'm glad there's a week more of my current go-to drama.

If just Kim Sung-oh's appearance is any proof, they damn well need that extra week :/ For something that's supposed to be a sageuk/fantasy genre-hybrid, the costuming personnel should definitely take note of the fact that there weren't any blonde Asians back then. Unless...maybe he's European? *shrugs*

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Dahlia

July 7, 2014 at 12:54 PM

Since it has an element of fantasy, I'm guessing it will have something to do with his magic use?

Or maybe Kim Sung-oh likes being blonde. Who knows.

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Quiet Thought

July 7, 2014 at 4:48 PM

As far as I know, there weren't any Europeans OR dragons back in that period of Korean history. So, what the heck, maybe he's got faerie, shee, or gumiho blood. With supernatural races, anything goes.

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22 kk

July 7, 2014 at 12:38 PM

Lovely this drama i can't wait

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23 yu

July 7, 2014 at 12:42 PM

Lol sad news for me i long time wait 28.7.14 but again wait 4.8.2014 haw!

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24 te

July 7, 2014 at 12:45 PM

WOW COOL HANDSOME IL WOO,YOU SO BRIGHT!!""

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25 Laya

July 7, 2014 at 12:56 PM

Blonde Zorro gives me Saryang (from The Legend) flashbacks. :D

And Triangle being extended... I hope they do it right and the drama at least catches up on the ratings for Jae-jae's sake lol.

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26 Muenchabench

July 7, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Why is there this requirement for no weeks off between dramas? I understand "flow" between programs on the same night, but what would you really gain from having a new drama the very next week with no break? Throw in some movies for a week or two, continue promos for the next show, in the age of the internet it shouldn't be a problem? Why extend shows with mediocre ratings. Reminds me of King of Dramas, that got extended when it shouldn't have thus that ending sucked.

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27 redfox

July 7, 2014 at 1:13 PM

friggin awesome stills and how dare you delay this. you criminal evil monster rabbit eating mutant monks! You blinkin´mad hatter impersonators, you, YOU!!!!

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Mia

July 7, 2014 at 2:17 PM

I can feel the sincerity of your wrath...

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Quiet Thought

July 7, 2014 at 4:51 PM

Well, they won't be eating rabbits nowadays, because Choi Ji-woo and the women of the Pink Bunny brigade are protecting them (ref. the photos for Temptation.)

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Quiet Thought

July 7, 2014 at 4:53 PM

By the way, are there any women in the cast at all? Is it just a boys club?

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28 snow

July 7, 2014 at 2:08 PM

Il woo no see july wait i can see August.unfair

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29 chit

July 7, 2014 at 2:10 PM

see you soon ###The Night Watchman

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30 gugu

July 7, 2014 at 2:13 PM

no wait to see il woo,please come August

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31 HU

July 7, 2014 at 2:15 PM

######The night watchman hurrrrrrrry!!!

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32 chittu

July 7, 2014 at 2:20 PM

i always wait for you#####

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33 dee

July 7, 2014 at 2:21 PM

wait even longer to see the ghostbusting summer sageuk The Records of a Night Watchman

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34 yuuui

July 7, 2014 at 3:11 PM

i wait this drama .i hope very well seguk drama. i like drama list ###1

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35 Sue

July 7, 2014 at 4:25 PM

JYJ is starting their world tour on August 9. I guess Jaejoon thinks sleep is overrated.

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36 suan

July 7, 2014 at 9:37 PM

Seeing only these cast and il woo alone without you know who is so refreshing. Idrag.... to see the moment when he will be on screen.Please..... make his scene the shortest 1-2 second per ep. with no speech. Still can't stand his weird acting voice.

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37 suzie

July 7, 2014 at 9:39 PM

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suzie

July 7, 2014 at 9:49 PM

I agree 100%

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38 coby

July 7, 2014 at 11:46 PM

Pardon me Jung Il-woo I completely forgot about your upcoming drama because of LJK!
I'm not watching Triangle... maybe I'll see it if I have 30 hours a day..

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39 Jesa

July 7, 2014 at 11:52 PM

Yunho is the second lead in this drama. Hopefully it will be okay

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charenelene

July 8, 2014 at 12:02 AM

So long as yunho make a quick entrance and exit of watch episode. I would n't want to be anxious with each of his scene and over exaggerated tone of his voice. I want to enjoy the show and not having to see him go wrong with his next step

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40 Kaybee

July 8, 2014 at 1:36 AM

The blondie and his side kick looks too neo punk to be taken seriously! Even though it is a fantasy drama those coloured hairstyles are little too much. It is cruel to see his staff with a dead snake twisted like that! I bet the snake will come to life at some point.

I love the attire Jung Il Woo is wearing with the mask on. The impression looks very handsome and dreamy!
Also Jung Il Woo looks like his previous self. He's got his cheeks back! I LOVE it! Before that he was looking just too skinny esp. 49 days onwards even though I LOVED him in 49 days. He looks much better and happy when he is healthy looking.
The premise looks odd and interesting and I hope for his sake, it turns out well.