hmm... i liked Bride of the Water God but i will prefer another female lead for Kim Raewon. a real, seasoned, experienced actress. is it too ambitious to wish for like, Son Yejin?

Yay for Kim Rae-won! Nay for Shin Se-kyung; she's just so bland as an actress, imo. Admittedly, I haven't watched much of her projects, but from my own viewing experience and other people's comments, I'm sure she's still lacking that oomph and charm that I've always thought she was missing. I didn't watch When a Man Loves (and I'm gonna keep it that way), but can imagine the hot mess that it probably was. So honestly, the only good thing about this drama so far is Kim Rae-won, and I don't know how I feel about that.

I wish Shin Se-kyung declines. I want to see her in a different role.

"she’ll play a travel agent who works in the hotel reservations department but has never actually traveled abroad." 😂
I mean, we can write about Korean dramas and culture without ever going to Korea, so why not?

I dread the prospect of another time-travelling drama (love story spanning centuries??? nooooo!!!!!). But the title at least sounds cool.

"He went to high school in the United States, majored in physics, and graduated medical school before becoming an entrepreneur."

Yeah, okay. I love weird kdrama education back stories.

I am already dreading thinking about trying to force myself into watching this drama if these two are cast. When I see chemistry, even from pictures of two stars sometimes it's visible, but I can't see any of it from the photos above. I hope KRW drops the drama, or better SSK drops the drama. I have seen 'when the man loves', and it was awful to say the least. I don't get how she keeps getting called for these roles. :/

physics... medical school.... entrepreneur

So kinda typical rich genius male lead?

extremely poor... cheerful and optimistic attitude

So, extremely typical female lead.

writer.... When a Man Loves

Run!!

Yay him. But not her with him! It doesn't fit at all...imo. :(

ppl these day being butthurt over SSK, they need to chill DF up & be more open minded goddamit

You mean to tell me he's not a GENIUS? 🙄
Can't they cast someone that matches his talent and or experience? Never happening huh

Park Eun Bin please

The descriptions of the leads make this sound like every kdrama ever...

Oh my. Shin Se Kyung is so bland. Except for 6FD, I could not bring myself to watch anything with her in it. No way could she hold up to Kim Rae Won. The performance difference would be too jarring.

I read (not sure if it's official) it has been reported that Seo Ji-hye has confirmed for second lead. If Kim Rae-won is also confirmed, maybe I'll check this drama despite of being underwhelming about Shin Se-kyung. She was quite alright in few drama, but that's it. For someone who has acted for long time as leading lady and has projects for almost every year, her acting skill is still like several years ago,not consistent and failed to leave good impression each time. It's true she is still young, ( I don't know why I often thought she is already in 31-32 y. o, there are times I think she looks like unni to Kim So-eun, only to realize it is supposed to be on the opposite as KSE is older by one year 😂😂)

Maybe time to try some villain role for a change, she can follow Kim Tae-hee's steps. KTH was impressive in Jang Ok Jung and Yong-pal, I mean she was really good in these two drama. It was much better than her villain role in Stairway to Heaven back to her debut days.

So SSK acted in My Little Bride a while back, so can I hope she declines and Moon Geun Young reunites with Kim Rae Won?
I mean MGY looks so young and KRW looks mature, but she's much better actress than SSK. Ever. Their cute romance in MLB needs continuation too!

Nooooooooooooo. 😲 Please. 🙏 Another actress that hasn't been cast as a lead perhaps, or someone whose facial expressions can convey emotions.

The comments have been overwhelmingly against Shin se-kyung. My feelings are not strong on either side of the debate. I'll take the positive view, if she lacks warmth, who better to engender some than Kim Rae-won.

Lee Yeon Hee, Shin Se Kyung, Jin Se Yeon, Lim Ji Yeon,.. they not SUPER pretty that we nevermind their acting (just like Kim Tae Hee) but they always get lead roles. Also female lead character of this drama is just like Bride of the Water God.

I actually would like to see Shin Se-kyung playing a heartless b*tch. Cutie-pie roles do not suit her - she doesn't have that vibe. Whatever she does, she seems like a lady and therefore does great in historical dramas. Noble and cold, not cheerful.
Anyway, I will watch anything she's in because I just like her regardless. I think in the future she will play bad-ass ahjummas)))

am so excited for KRW come back but l prefer they could have casted a different actress someone like Kim Seul Gi 🙌🙌the girl deserves to be lead role. she proved it may time.... I will admit it that SSK did a great job in the Girl Who Sees Smell but I hope she decline this One..

Sounds interesting. It reminds me of some series or film... Where they meet through the centuries but never manage to be together. A title escapes me. Any ideas fellow beanies?

I chanced upon KRW's movie Plum Blossom recently and I don't think I can watch him again without the image of his rear flashing in front of me. For those curious, it's up on YouTube but only for those above 18 ;p
Hmm..Shin Se Kyung should really brush up her acting skills. She is still awkward after so many dramas!

Kim Rae Won! I'd love to see him in this role...such a good actor. I'd have to agree with most other comments though. There are so many other actresses I'd rather see playing the lead female role with Kim Rae Won.

https://www.thekimchikorner.com

Nooooooooo, not Shin Se-kyung!
There's a barrier … I can't really connect with her … as if I can't believe the feelings she's trying to portray … there's a lack of sincerity … or something, I don't know. I tried my best and watched 3 of her dramas, but none of them convinced me otherwise 😞

Shin Se Kyung and Kim Rae Won would make a fun pair since their 'Little Bride' days. She did so well in BOTWG that Black Knight's PD/Writer are now offering her the role. Even if some denied her acting skills (hello, she won acting awards), at least give her more chances to prove she is worth the choice! Most viewers are not even familiar with her yet are misled by harsh critiques out to bring her down since BOTWG. How would you like it if say,you are constantly being passed over for a promotion by some jealous colleagues telling tales to your management who only credit your performance based on your co-workers' or supervisor's feedback? It's so heartbreaking to read all these harsh criticisms on her. Try being in her shoes & feel.Hugs, Divine Blessings & luck to SSK!🙏🏼

Irregardless of so many disapprovals for SSK to lead in this drama, I am still waiting to watch the chemistry between Kim Rae Won and her after watching their short & few but hilarious scenes in 'My Little Bride'. Also I would to see what the writer has to offer since 'Man Who Loves' which she scripted to controversialize it, casting SSK in such bad light with the viewers then. Hope the write will 'atone' for the injustice she created. Till then.