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Star scholar Joo-won is official royal babysitter for SBS’s My Sassy Girl

If Park Hae-jin’s mastered the deadpan look for Man to Man, Joo-won’s (Yong-pal) got the incredulous reactions down pat. I tried to be sparing with the screen grabs of the 3-minute trailer that’s been released for SBS’s upcoming My Sassy Girl, but I really couldn’t pass up Joo-won’s various reactions to Oh Yeon-seo’s (Come Back, Ajusshi) sassy antics. Not that I’m complaining, if you’ll excuse my shallow detour, because I want to get my fill of his pretty face since it won’t be as readily available for the next two years.

The teaser starts with Gyun Woo, played by Joo-won, receiving his new official duties as private tutor to the Crown Prince, and it looks like he gets more than he bargained for as he unwittingly introduces himself to the princess. They recognize each other and Gyun Woo has to stop himself from calling her “flower-snake,” hah. I guess being the private tutor to the young prince includes babysitting the princess, because Gyun Woo accompanies her as she picks fights in the street and enjoys (rather grossly) a late-night chicken feet snack. There’s a reason to his suffering though, as the princess warns, “If you don’t find my jade ring, I will make your life a living hell, Scholar Gyun.” This is the jade ring given to the princess by her lover who has gone missing, and we saw Gyun Woo unknowingly pick it up from the ground at the beginning of the trailer.

There are Serious Things going on in the palace, though, and there is a faction within the courts that apparently want the princess out of the way. We see Gyun Woo and Lee Jung-shin’s (Cinderella and the Four Knights) character Kang Joon-young, come to her rescue on multiple occasions, while a voice offscreen says, “Tonight, the king will lose his children and cry tears of blood.” Ominous, indeed.

Hmm, it looks like the baddies (led by veteran villain Jung Woong-in (Monster)) know about the princess’s missing lover, and they set a trap for her, but have no fear, Gyun Woo is here! It’s only small glimpses, but Gyun Woo’s concern for the princess is pretty adorable and swoony. It’s not clear whether the evil politicians got something on our heroine from the trap they laid, but next thing we know, she’s given a choice to either marry a Qing royal or get kicked out of the palace. Ahh, nothing like a good arranged marriage to bring buried feelings of lurrrvveee out from the land of denial, as evidenced by Gyun Woo’s brooding and requisite sword fight with his romantic rival.

I have to admit, I squealed a little too hard twice in this trailer, one right after the other. But honestly, you can’t expect me to watch Joo-won brood while pondering aloud things like, “My woman,” and not act like a giddy schoolgirl. And then this happened:

*Rewind, play, repeat* Can ya blame me?

My Sassy Girl is will take over the Monday-Tuesday slot on May 29 from Whisper, which is ending tomorrow. This means we only have one more week until Joo-won graces our screens, hurrah!

Via SBS Fun E (1), SBS Fune E (2), Top Star News, Herald Pop, Sports Chosun (1), Sports Chosun (2)

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Looks so adorable! I never watched the original My Sassy Girl so this is like its own show for me. I will make every moment count with my Joo Won before he leaves me for the military!

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This looks a lot better than my expectations.

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Mondays and Tuesdays have just become impossible for me! I need some sleep, you know, so that I can function. Coffee is just a temporary fix. What can I do? What can I do!?

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Are u me? that's me too, coffee is barely making it.

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This looks great. It's preproduced right? I'm loving this trend. I have much more confidence that the story won't end up all sorts of mess-up.

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Also loving his "airport fashion" with the sunglasses ?

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That will probably be the scene I'm going to be looking for the most now lol

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This is neither here nor there, but didn't they use the same waterfall for a pivotal scene in The Princess's Man?

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I think so!

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And here I was telling myself I'd save this show to binge at a later date...

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those are some pretty snazzy sunglasses he's got there

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I'm in love already. Joo-Wons various confused/disgusted faces are killing me, and the princess is insane. can you honestly ask for anything better?

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Joo Won's face in that first picture is funny. Haha.

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I don't know the reason but fusion sageuk is always tons of fun as a concept

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OH, and here I was, all sure I'd be skipping this show ?
Wrong again! Danged kdramas already making a liar of me and my survey answers ...

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Good to see you, bbstl! I'll be watching, too. Am tickled to see Joo Won in a sageuk at last. ;-)

His Pekingese companion -- complete with canine hanfu -- cracks me up.

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Haha, looks like I will be joining you guys! Though I will try (note: try) to wait until 4 episodes are out to binge watch.

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Strangely I thought, I hope that's not the same jade ring from Goblin.

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And here I was thinking, the sassy princess shud've done some meme if she wants that ring...

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That ring was so symbolic in Goblin! Here's to hoping the ring will not end the lead couple the way it did to the King and Queen in Goblin.

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Ayeee.. everything is so colorful here. I think this drama should be swoony-worthy. The vibe reminds me of Goong. :) Hope this is a great one!

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It looks so pretty.

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Dang that OST and the kiss... I'm already swooning the OTP. Help!

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I love this already!!

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Oh Yeon Seo so pretty! What a cute couple!

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I love the colors. I'm more and more excited about this drama.

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I love her red outfit. It looks so bright and luxurious.

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It's so pretty.

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So this ain't nothing like My Sassy Girl except for the protagonist being sassy and the guy dancing to her tunes mostly, still, I'd watch for both and it looks good.

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YESS. I'm currently watching Faith and UM after like the first couple of episodes where Kim Hee-Sun's character is super DUPER annoying it's SO GOOD. I REALLY hope this will be the same kind of crack as that drama.

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@21 bambi May 22, 2017 at 10:10 PM

For me, the OST was the most cracktastic part of FAITH. I also loved the animated sequences of the Woodalchi.

Ryu Deok-hwan was terrific as King Gongmin, and made the cutest couple with Park Se-Young as Princess Nogoog. Yoon Kyun-sang debuted as a Woodalchi -- which stood him in good stead in SIX FLYING DRAGONS and REBEL. Kim Mi-kyung was totally badass as Choi Young's court lady aunt.

NB: It looks as if the Choi Young Memorial Oak may be putting in an appearance in MY SASSY [JOSEON] GIRL. ;-)

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Yeah the OST is awesome!! Also Lee Min-ho's character is EXACTLY what my dream hero is. So repressed! So considerate! So intelligent! So decisive!

Oh and this was one of Sung Hoon's first dramas too, right? MAN did those clothes look good on him :P

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I'm really excited about this drama. I always wondered if the Hong Sisters' version lost some things in translation. I wonder if taking the story back to its' era will clarify or make somethings make sense.

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This drama isn't related to the Hong SIsters' drama Sassy Girl Chunhyang (or to the Chunhyang legend which that drama is loosely inspired by). It's based on a classic movie called My Sassy Girl with Jeon Jihyun. No connection except both having sassy in the title.

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Oh K-drama world. I love you and hate you. You've already doled out Circle, Fight My Way, Suspicious Partner, Man X Man. How can I ever get any work done?

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exactly my sentiments!

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Darn it drama! I thought of passing over you but you have to show me those beautiful shots. Darn it. Now I have to watch this drama.

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Everything about My Sassy Girl looks so good! I dunno how will I be able to watch everything since all seems good anyway but of course Joo Won is my priority.

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I can see OYS as the sassy girl. I see why they casted her, but I wonder how different she will be in Cheese.

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May 29, please come faster.

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I've been anticipating this drama ever since the whole audition drama. My piling to watch list won't stop me. 8 dramas for June? I'm ready (I think?).

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This surprisingly looks really good! I actually think I'm going to watch this. Love the outfits so far as well. So bright and beautiful! <3

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Thanks, tipsymocha, for all those beautiful screen caps!

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If this is good, My Way, Suspicious and this will be my cute trifecta for the week. *crossing fingers*

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If they thought using the kiss was a good way to bait people to tune in, they've got it right.

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At first I didn't really care for this drama because of the bts dramas, but now it's starting to look good. I especially like to look at the customs. It all looks so pretty.

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I totally hadn't even considered watching this, but now I'm tentatively going to check it out. Might still skip if there's too much gross-out humor like in My Sassy Girl though.

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Its weird but if a guy called me 'my woman' in english it would just sound weird and i would hate it! But when Korean guys say in dramas I totally swoon!

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Joo Won and that pouty face he makes! Heh!

And, what? Is that a Pekingese puppy? With a silk outfit on? ..... Something tells me this pet is going to be a scene-stealer!

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I absolutely can't wait as all my anticipated shows roll out!! This is gonna be gooooood!! I need my dose of Wonnie star.

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