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Lee Jun-ki in talks to take Bu Bu Jing Xin remake drama

According to latest reports, Lee Jun-ki (Scholar Who Walks the Night) is considering taking on the remake of the popular Chinese drama Bu Bu Jing Xin, retitled Moon Lovers, with his management confirming that he has received the offer. All the usual caveats apply, about how the discussions are positive but not yet finalized, etc.

In the original series, the present-day heroine traveled back in time to land in the Qing dynasty, leading to romantic entanglements with several Qing princes. The K-drama remake will take place during the early Goryeo era (mid to late 10th century), but while the historical background will be entirely different, I think we can expect many of the same narratives and themes to play out in the new version. With a K-drama twist, of course, which probably means we’ll have more angsty love triangles, a coup attempt or twenty, and star-crossed everything. (I dunno about you, but I think Fate could stand to go on holiday. Who needs destiny to screw you over when we’re so very capable of doing that ourselves?)

If he signs on, Lee Jun-ki would play Goryeo’s fourth king, Gwangjong, born Wang So, who was fourth son to King Taejo. Historically remembered as a harsh ruler, the drama character is described as so cold-blooded that he’s called an untamed wolf. Coincidentally, that’s the same character recently played by Jang Hyuk in MBC’s fantasy historical drama Shine or Go Crazy — reimagined history is all the rage these days, as we know.

In any case, it seems perfectly obvious to have Lee Jun-ki doing a time-traveling fantasy costume drama adaptation — not necessarily obvious in a bad sense, though I wouldn’t mind Lee Jun-ki stepping outside his (beautifully garbed) sageuk wheelhouse for something completely different. But he’s so great in historical projects so I get the interest; even when the dramas themselves aren’t great, he’s always reliably solid in them (Joseon Gunman, Scholar Who Walks the Night).

Kang Haneul (Misaeng) was previously reported as a potential casting, and that is still the case, with no final word just yet. Neither do we have any hint of who they may cast for the time-slipping heroine. Who’s got a wish list already up and running? I’m sad that Moon Chae-won’s already booked, as is Han Chae-ah.

Moon Lovers will be directed by It’s Okay, It’s Love’s PD Kim Kyu-tae, and is aiming to air early next year.

Via IS Plus

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I hope Sandara Park will get to play the lead as her appearance and her quirky personality would be suitable for the role! I am a huge fan of the original show so I will be definitely checking this out!!

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I love them together since her nomination to her LJG oppa and his acceptance for the ALS ice bucket challenge! I'm even hearing they have similar SNS updates within hours to be suspicious. So, let's wait and see wheter to be an on-screen couple to real-life ones like C-version.. haha!

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Anything with Lee Junki oppa, I'm totally in!

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total miscast
no flower boys please D:

we need yuan hong /hu ge type of actors
must be handsome even if pretty
LJK is just...very pretty
he is not classically handsome

jung woo sung
ji sung
jo in sung
go soo
lee jung jae
bae soo bin/ 8th prince?
lee min ki (perfect 14th prince?)
jang hyuk
joo sang wook

etc....

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Join us here on facebook :) we talk all about koreandrama :) https://m.facebook.com/groups/1541633016075605?refid=18&__tn__=C

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Better late than never.

If LJG is in, then I will be in. Goryeo and not Joseon? Another new look, yay!

Cold and aloof? Nobody does it better than LJG.

Can't wait to see him as royalty!

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I hope LJK can work with Han Ji Min...

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Absolutely excited to see LJK in a new drama though a bit disappointed that it's another sageuk though i believe LJK will do a great job, but please for christ's sake hire a good writer !

Also please at least cast a serviceable heroine, maybe someone like Park Min Young (hopefully she'll be finished with Remember before productions starts, miss her in a sageuk) or maybe even Kim So Eun (she was fantastic in Empress Ki, The Horse's Doctor and SWWTN in where she didn't even get much screentime, she rocks sageuks) I like the idea of Han Hyo Joo too (she would be great as Rouxi) but a girl can dream *sigh*

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I hope you said yes for this drama,cos no matter what ur the best and i know it will be great...please let the female lead be park min young its gonna be perfect and i love you in saeguk more...oppa fighting!!...oh and pls guys either romcom or saeguk its his choice besides saeguk suited him better,well i dont mind either one you choose, i just wanna see ur new dramas...diehard fan love you joon gi...

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