Merry Christmas from Strong Woman Do Bong-soon to you

66 December 21, 2016

Merry Christmas from Strong Woman Do Bong-soon to you

by chickachunga

Details and promos for JTBC’s upcoming drama Strong Woman Do Bong-soon have been rather scarce, but a short and sweet promo has been released just in time for the holidays featuring the main couple: Park Bo-young (Oh My Ghostess) and Park Hyung-shik (Hwarang).

Strong Woman Do Bong-soon is a fully pre-produced drama written by Baek Mi-kyung (Beloved Eun-dong) and directed by PD Lee Hyung-min (Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki). Park Bo-young takes on the titular role and plays a woman born with Herculean strength; anything she touches with too much force crumbles in her hands. Park Hyung-shik plays her love interest, Ahn Min-hyuk, an extraordinary second-generation chaebol with crazy tendencies, and a rollicking romance sparks between the two eccentric characters.

Ji-soo (Fantastic) plays Gook Du, the guy who’s harbored a one-sided crush on the heroine, and in her first drama role, gag woman Park Bo-mi will play Na Kyung-shim, the trusty childhood friend who’s aware of the heroine’s secret and dutifully helps her out.

The festive promo teaser shows Park Hyung-shik glued to his phone, not looking where he’s walking. Park Bo-young spots him and surprises him with glowing silver baubles floating in the air, but he just walks past them, only mildly interested, until she yanks him back with her strong arms and makes him wish us a merry Christmas, heh.

This promo probably has little to do with the actual story, but who would object to an adorable holiday greeting from Park Bo-young? The idea of her as a tiny, mighty heroine sounds pitch perfect and delightful, and though I wish Ji-soo were playing the male lead instead, she and Park Hyung-shik do make a cute pair.

Strong Woman Do Bong-soon will premiere on JTBC sometime in February 2017.

Via Kookje

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1 frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials

December 21, 2016 at 1:08 PM

Why is a happy ending with the woman he loves so hard for Ji Soo?! At this point, it feels like he's cursed!

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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials

December 21, 2016 at 1:10 PM

Ignoring that, this teaser is adorable, the actors are adorable - I'm seriously looking forward to this! A heroine who can make men feel insecure is always hilarious.

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UmbrellaMan

December 21, 2016 at 1:10 PM

Hahahahahaha. See my post below yours. Great minds think alike. ?

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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials

December 21, 2016 at 1:11 PM

I'm sure every Ji Soo fan is crying on the inside right about now!

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Katie

December 21, 2016 at 2:46 PM

Didn't he stay with the heroine in Page Turner as well as Fantastic?

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frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials

December 22, 2016 at 1:40 AM

I don't think 'Page Turner' was necessarily a romance drama - but assuming it was, he has a happiness ratio of about 5:2. But regardless of the fact that we often end up crying for him, Ji Soo always manages to choose interesting, adorable new roles (I haven't seen 'Moon Lovers' though, so I can't really include it), which means I'm really looking forward to this!

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2 UmbrellaMan

December 21, 2016 at 1:09 PM

I swear to God man, is Ji Soo ever gonna get the girl???

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hana

December 21, 2016 at 2:29 PM

Did you not watch fantastic? He did get Sul.

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UmbrellaMan

December 21, 2016 at 4:01 PM

I did watch Fantastic. But, he did not have a straight love line. I like to assume Sul and he end up together, but the story never expressly depicted their mutual romance. So, he maybe got the girl? I'm hoping he got the girl? He better have got the girl! Hahaha. I want a true romance!!! Is that too much to ask??? BTW, this drama looks great regardless.

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3 yrlvv

December 21, 2016 at 1:18 PM

Ji Soo will get the girl next year or the year after, when hes famous enough to be the lead.

I have a feeling i will ship this pair hard >.< She is too cute and he is handsome

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Quinze

December 21, 2016 at 6:38 PM

Yeah but...Park Hyung-shik hasn't done much either. I only remember him from the drama he did with UEE which I mean I liked his storyline well enough but his acting could be a little...eh.
I dunno, either way, Park Bo-young is awesome and either male leads have a lot to learn from her lol.

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Rose

December 22, 2016 at 1:01 AM

I would have said the same thing as you few days ago, but after watching him in Hwarang, I am sold! The guy can act and have charisma! He is even the main reason I keep on watching this so-so drama. may be he took acting classes ( which should probably be taken by 90% of idol-turned-actor). Anyway he improved and I can't wait to see him plays alongside Bo-youngie and Ji-sooya !!!!

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JustSomeJo

December 22, 2016 at 9:14 PM

Did not realize they were the same guy! I like him with long hair.

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NutellaFitzgerald

December 22, 2016 at 1:30 AM

He was in Nine: Nine Time Travels as Lee Jin Wook's character in high school and he was really good.

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Samdong

December 22, 2016 at 3:21 AM

You should watch 'what happens to my family', a 50-episodes KBS weekend drama hit where he played with yoon park, kim hyun joo, seo kang joon and nam jihyun. He was really good in it, really tug in my geartstrings with the cute loveline with nam jihyun and heartwarming family stories♡

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haha

December 29, 2016 at 3:11 AM

If you have time, I suggest the drama special Sirius.

You will be sold (hopefully)

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4 canxi

December 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM

Cute!!

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5 sfgirl

December 21, 2016 at 1:29 PM

I love the combination of Park Bo-young and Park Hyung-sik. I think they look super adorable together!

Park Bo-young has my expectations for being funny, sky high due to her turn in "oh my ghostess". Hoping for some amazing chemistry between the leads!

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6 Callie

December 21, 2016 at 1:34 PM

Ji Soo has been everywhere as the puppyish second lead that I think I'm started to become immune to his charms. He needs to do something in a different genre.

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Telumiel

December 21, 2016 at 1:57 PM

Like be the lead? ;-)

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UmbrellaMan

December 21, 2016 at 2:04 PM

This. Hahahaha.

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Lin

December 21, 2016 at 3:51 PM

all of this. i'm starting to feel "eh" towards him now. he's so type cast.

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7 V

December 21, 2016 at 1:59 PM

Watching Park hung-shik for the first time in Hwaran

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V

December 21, 2016 at 2:03 PM

Whoops, got cut off. Anyway, I'm watching Park Hyung-shik for the first time in Hwarang and I'm pleasantly suprised. I think his chemistry with Park Bo-young will be good.

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8 Lord Cobol (Kdramas, like water, flow downhill)

December 21, 2016 at 2:02 PM

anything she touches with too much force crumbles in her hands

So if things get passionate does the male lead crumble? Or squish?

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UmbrellaMan

December 21, 2016 at 2:07 PM

I am thinking that this may be one of the hurdles that will keep our couple apart. 'I love him, but I can't be with him...for fear I will crush him to smithereens.'

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phoenix220

December 22, 2016 at 3:45 AM

oh, what will the noble idiocy be like?

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mary

December 22, 2016 at 11:21 PM

See: Twilight :)

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blnmom

December 21, 2016 at 7:57 PM

LOL

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9 Miky

December 21, 2016 at 2:17 PM

This looks adorable!!!

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10 astromantic

December 21, 2016 at 2:29 PM

They make such a cute looking pair!

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11 loveblossom🌸

December 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM

Aww cute teaser. It was weird that he was seating in a chair after she grabbed him though. Lol

At first, I wanted to watch this drama because of Park Bo Young. I wasn't really sure about Park Hyung Sik, but he has already given me a good impression in Hwarang. I think they will look sweet together.

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Chandler

December 21, 2016 at 3:58 PM

I've actually always liked Park Hyung-shik and technically he's been working his way up for a longer time than Ji-soo, so I'm happy to see him as the lead here. He probably didn't have as much natural talent as Ji-soo did when he started out, but I'd still say he's on par with him now. Plus, the leading pair looks adorable together.

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loveblossom🌸

December 21, 2016 at 8:08 PM

I like Ji Soo, but yeah, I don't mind that PHS is the lead. It's good that he's been gradually building up his experience. It's just I've only seen him in Nine so I'm not familiar with him yet. ^^

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12 Lin

December 21, 2016 at 3:55 PM

I adore Park Hyung Sik, he's such a talented actor with so much potential (see him in the Drama Special Sirius -such a good drama-) and I'm so glad he's the lead. He looks adorable with PBY.

Ji Soo, Ji Soo, Ji Soo. I really like yay dude and want to keep doing so. Please stop with this type cast or adorable noona loving second lead puppy and venture into some other second or even first lead roles already please and thank you.

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Rose

December 22, 2016 at 1:05 AM

But I think Ji Soo does not really have the choice as of now, he probably needs to be in a very popular drama to may be be lucky enough to stop being type-casted...........Anyway his cameo was great in yesterday Weightlifting fairy KBjoo episode ^^!!!!

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13 kanz

December 21, 2016 at 3:58 PM

I couldn't look past Park Hyung Sik's hideous wig in Hwarang, so hopefully this one will be different as PHS looks cuter here. Park Bo Young is as adorable as ever!

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14 wer

December 21, 2016 at 4:16 PM

Chaebol again! Haha. This is the second time he play as chaebol after high society. I guess he has a rich(?) face. And he's a king in Hwarang too !! That's like past time chaebol, right?

I'm afraid it will be a typical drama with chaebol and a poor girl, but I'll trust Park Boyoung's choice, and it's Jtbc so I have high hopes. I hope the drama will do well.

Park Hyungsik have always had great chemistry with his leading ladies. The coming of age love story with Nam Jihyun in 'What Happens to My Family' is cuuute. And his romance with Im Jiyeon in 'High Society' is swoon worthy <3. And now with chemistry queen Park Boyoung, I'm sure they'll be fine.

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DD

December 23, 2016 at 2:25 AM

You forgot Heirs!

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15 Grapes

December 21, 2016 at 4:21 PM

Can't wait for this drama since i am PBY fan, but I don't like her hair cut, guess this cut is a trend for Korean actress, many actress have the same hair cut or colour.

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16 vamvinco

December 21, 2016 at 5:25 PM

I think Jisoo's kinda overrated here in dramabeans. Don't get me wrong guys, I love him in Angry Mom and I've watched almost all his dramas and movies. He always plays the same character just with different background. And he's not that great in Moon Lovers.

Park Hyung-Sik on the other hand have proved himself as a leading man in High Society. His portrayal of twins who have very different personalities in Sirius is also great.

I'm not trying to hate on Jisoo here, I love both actors. It's just that I'm annoyed at his fans after Sassy Go Go. They always said 'why Jisoo plays second lead, poor Jisoo, who is this nugu actor that cast as male lead', even though I'm sure there's a reason Lee Won Geun was cast in the leading role. Look at him now! He got a role in The Good Wife and now he will play alongside Kim Haneul in a new movie.

I'm sorry but that's my opinion. And I'm sure not all his fans are like that. Jisoo is a great actor. He plays sad puppy well. But I think he needs to get out of his comfort zone and plays a different role.

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appie

December 21, 2016 at 6:42 PM

I agree with you. Even though i love Ji soo, he seems to be overrated. He's a good actor but I think he needs to grow as an actor before actually getting the lead role.

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drawde2000

December 21, 2016 at 9:31 PM

I blame his agency for this. I like Jisoo as well. A talented young actor. But his agency for some reason keep taking roles for him that will not make him better.

Look at Sung Jae. He was in School 2015 and now Goblin. And he is more memorable because of we didn't get to see him all the time. He even kept turning down many roles offered to him.

So I don't know what's wrong with Jisoo's agency, but they need to do something different for him.

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agree

December 21, 2016 at 9:56 PM

Instead of a lead role.. he can take negative or a confident serious character... Anything but a puppy second lead role..

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day

December 21, 2016 at 10:17 PM

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eunchans

December 22, 2016 at 1:07 AM

I agree. I haven't seen Angry Mom yet, but seen most of his other works and Jisoo is still growing as an actor and imo he's not ready for lead roles. At the moment I feel as if he's taking any roles offered to him. I still find him (at times) awkward and unconvincing, and he should stay away from sageuk for awhile lol.

Lee Won Geun really suited his character in SGG so I see why he was cast. I hope Jisoo can find a project that really challenges him and pushes him out of his comfort zone.

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My Favorite Dream

December 22, 2016 at 12:54 PM

I'm so glad someone said it. I enjoyed him in Angry Mom, but beyond that, I never understood the fanatic adoration he's enjoyed on this site. I mean, yes, he's a good actor, but I definitely wouldn't want him over Park Hyung-Sik or Lee Won Geun.

Then again, I can't remember a time I've ever suffered from second-lead syndrome (I was immune even in School 2015) so maybe I just have a disease or something lol.

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MikoDee

January 13, 2017 at 9:05 PM

Yup, exactly my sentiment.

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zanearaki

January 26, 2017 at 7:56 PM

I so agree with yall.
Ji Soo could probably try a different role and it doesn't have to be a lead, but a role that could really showcase his acting range. Only then he would really have a chance for a main lead.
Up to now I'm not really impressed with his acting.

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manisha

December 22, 2016 at 4:25 PM

Ji soo is like younger version of Lee jun ki. Both are being type casted in same type of genre/drama. I too think he should try something different for the next drama, but you never know this may turn out to be turning point in his career.
Besides i am glad Park Hyung shik is finally getting single male lead role. Boy worked really hard to get here.

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17 JISG

December 21, 2016 at 5:26 PM

As much as I adore the puppy Ji Soo, I don't think he should lead yet until he has more diversified roles and experience.

Cannot wait for this show!!!

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18 sharreb

December 21, 2016 at 5:28 PM

i hope Jisoo gets a main lead role and gets the gal.
I love his loveline in Fanatastic- but there wasnt enough of him- but granted his health was way more imp.
In page turner its more of an open ending.
Would love to see him pait with his costar from Page Turner again. or maybe Nam Ji hyun?
Hope his carrer in 2017 continues to be on the rise

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19 spazmo

December 21, 2016 at 5:35 PM

so much CUTENESS all in one place!!

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20 Luna

December 21, 2016 at 6:42 PM

Gosh, I really despise this hairstyle on Korean actresses! So overdone and so not cute. D:

The teaser looks adorable though. Love the cast and can't wait for it to air!

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21 Zah

December 21, 2016 at 8:06 PM

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22 wackycashew

December 21, 2016 at 8:11 PM

I'm happy to get my dose of PHS here and in Hwarang. PBY is so cute. And of course I'd watch anything with Jisoo. His cameo for Joohyuk's drama made me so happy today.

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23 Unnie55

December 21, 2016 at 8:11 PM

Park boyoung is so damn cute.
About jisoo, im agree about him being playing the same roles all over again and it make me losing interest on him a tiny bit (which is probably not bcuz I'm gonna watch angry mom again lol).

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24 Popdatbubble

December 21, 2016 at 8:21 PM

OMG like literally these two actors are my absolute TOP FAVORITE celebs, and they are in the same drama as main leads...I cannot be more happy!!! I'm SUPER hyped for this drama ???

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25 Olive

December 21, 2016 at 8:29 PM

her hair is almost like bok joo!.

another cute story imma gonna love it!!

i hope they made me happy like WLFKBJ did :DD

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26 ObsessedMuch

December 21, 2016 at 9:17 PM

I dunno why but with that image of Park Bo Young, I just automatically read the headline as "Merry Christmas from Strong Woman Kim Bok Ju to you".. She does resemble Lee Sung Kyung a lot in this avatar!

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27 sharreb

December 21, 2016 at 10:29 PM

Although i agree with commentors that Jisoo should challenge himself with a diff role. I cant say hes not ready for lead role.
To be honest i wasnt sure Nam Joo Hyuk is ready and i didnt really like his previous works - but hes knocking it out of the park in Weightlifting fairy.
So unless they step up and do it, we wont know. Thus far my fav role of Jisoo is Page Turner. And his worse is Moon Lovers. We do know he needs to avoid sageuk for now. Maybe a modern day thriller or intense role..

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28 nami2

December 22, 2016 at 1:38 AM

Kyaaa, this is one lovely teaser <3 It makes me want to spend Christmas with them*Can I, can I?...grin* Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is definitely my most anticipated drama for 2017.

Hyungsik's casting as the male lead has come as a pleasant surprise, I was totally elated at the news. He's talented, he deserves every bit of his success.
Plus, I couldn't have wished for a better partner than Park Bo Young as his leading lady. Drama Gods sure blessed me this winter...first with Hwarang (my handsome king), now with this coming drama. It's Hyungsik's time to shine! Rise Hyungsik, riseeeeee!

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29 haruka

December 22, 2016 at 1:54 AM

This gonna be another height-difference pair that I like after Park Eun-bin/Lee Tae-hwan <3

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30 Flightey Gazelles

December 22, 2016 at 2:12 AM

Oh wow, was Park Hyun Shik always this cute? Love the new hairstyle, had only seen him in High Society.

Park Bo Young looks like Kim Bok Joo, our fairy.

I do love their outfits as it goes in line with the 'plot' of the teaser. Here's Park Bo Young, dressed in bright red Christmas colours, all excited for the festive season. Then there's Park Hyun Shik, who couldn't be bothered with any of it, in his jeans and tee( nice outfit btw). Love it!!