Forest of Secrets writer nabs Jo Seung-woo, Lee Dong-wook for medical drama
by javabeans
Jo Seung-woo, Lee Dong-wook
This has buzz project written all over it: The writer of last year’s acclaimed thriller Forest of Secrets, Lee Soo-yeon, has a new drama in the works over at JTBC titled Life, and has lined up Jo Seung-woo (Forest of Secrets) and Lee Dong-wook (The Lonely Shining Goblin) to star. I bet a bunch of people jumped onboard before even finishing that sentence.
This project was first announced last summer, but with the addition of these actors, it’s got my attention all over again. If you’re concerned about the fate of the Forest of Secrets Season 2 that’s in the works, don’t worry: Lee Soo-yeon has said that Season 2, while still just in the early discussion stages, would be next on her list after Life. So the scheduling of this shouldn’t affect the other show.
Life will be a medical drama set in the emergency center of a large hospital. Lee Dong-wook is set to play a medical specialist (it’s unclear what kind) at the emergency center, while Jo Seung-woo will play the commanding head of operations at the hospital. I can’t wait to see Jo Seung-woo in another drama (it’s like he’s making up for all those years he only filmed movies!) because he’s one of those powerhouses who always delivers, and Lee Dong-wook can be super compelling in the right role (see: Reaper).
Admittedly, there’s not a lot to go on with that description, but Forest of Secrets has raised expectations for what this writer will do next, and I imagine she’ll find a way to bring suspense and smartly written conflict to the medical genre. If I had just one wish, it’s that the production changes this working title to something more distinctive, since competitor cable station tvN also has their anticipated drama Live coming up soon.
Life will air on JTBC later this year; a timeslot has not yet been specified.
Via YTN
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Tags: Forest of Secrets, Jo Seung-woo, Lee Dong-wook, Life
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51 Abbie
January 9, 2018 at 7:55 AM
Two of my favorite actors and one of my favorite writers? Yes! Please! Looking forward to this!
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52 Mandy
January 9, 2018 at 7:56 AM
Ooh! I was waiting for LDW to pick a drama soon. Medical drama wasn't a part of the plan, but so wasn't FoS writer so that's a minus and a plus. I'll take it!
Excited to see the female lead. I really wanna see Han Hyo-joo back but she was a doctor in her last drama... Moon Chae-won? She needs a reset after the disasterous dramas she's been in recently.
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judepps
January 10, 2018 at 12:32 AM
i've been longing to see MCW actually! tho i love Lee Jun Ki as well as Moon Chae Woon but i pass for Criminal Minds and the previous drama of LJK w/IU. I also haven't watched Goodbye Mr. Black for MCW's previous drama. She had been a pediatric doctor in Good Doctor right?
I hope she will get a good script and project soon and if given a chance to join this drama that would be awesome!
I super loved Jo Seung Woo and was happy to know that Forest of Secret 2 is in talks, i wish the original cast will remain tho. Bae Dona as well as the other cast.
Jo Seung Woo and Lee Doong Wook pairing would be great but haven't expected to be a medical drama knowing Forest of Secrets. Anyhow im up to this drama.
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53 Lulu
January 9, 2018 at 8:05 AM
Off topic but that picture of Joo Seung Woo is whoo, very nice *fans self*
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mylatteday
January 9, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Right... and with that style he should be perfect for some mafia role I think..
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54 ketchup
January 9, 2018 at 8:53 AM
Jo Seung-woo: YAAASSS. Lee Dong-wook: YAAASSS. Medical drama: *feels conflicted*
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55 sartorius
January 9, 2018 at 8:55 AM
*sigh* I cant watch medical dramas cause I can never overlook all the medical inconsistencies but I'll be willing to give this one a chance thanks to the actors!!
I'm more excited about the indirect confirmation of season 2 of Forest of Secrets!!! As I just finished this drama, I am ready for season 2.! It's probably gonna be in 2019 but I will be ready!!!!!!
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sartorius
January 9, 2018 at 8:57 AM
I wish u could edit! thanks to the actors and writer! Cant believe FoS was her first drama!
Also look at cable channels pulling in big name writers and actors! Cable channels are going to lead the way in terms on providing good quality Korean dramas.
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Klike234
January 9, 2018 at 3:01 PM
I know! She's so good! I hope she gets a baeksang nomination at least . Forests of secrets was tooo good
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Ally
January 9, 2018 at 9:50 AM
*echos sentiment* Recently finished FOS on New Years and ready to see FOS 2 as well. This should tie me over!
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56 Miky
January 9, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Only knowing the Forest of Secrets writer is behind it i'm on and even more to watch with such a strong pain cast
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57 kororo
January 9, 2018 at 11:47 AM
I'm so happy !!!!!!! FOS was such a well written drama. I have hope that this might end up being a excellent medical drama as well. Also I'm so glad to see Jo Seung Woo in an other drama. I'm just so happy !
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58 ohmyaegyo
January 9, 2018 at 1:49 PM
Lol the headline alone made me decide to watch the drama even if they cast an idol-actor in the future. This trio is so solid!
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59 Klike234
January 9, 2018 at 2:59 PM
As someone commented on soompi :
The writer😚
The actors😙😙
The medical theme☹😑😧
*sigh..... why did it have to be medical....
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60 Lira
January 9, 2018 at 5:37 PM
I'm in.... I can't wait
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61 NP
January 9, 2018 at 5:54 PM
Ummm YESS! Bring it on. What a powerful cast so far, hope they bring in female leads with just as much charisma and talent. I'm ready for this.
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62 all4movies
January 9, 2018 at 6:03 PM
I'll watch anything Jo Seung-woo is in. Having Lee Dong-wook is a bonus.
I'm in the middle of re-watching/marathoning Forest of Secrets right now.
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63 ck1Oz
January 9, 2018 at 6:54 PM
Please please can viki get the subbing rights for this?
I know I watch medical dramas. But FoS was fantastic, so wonderfully written and acted. I can't bear it if it has VIU ( and anyone who doesn't realize all subs these days bar Hwajugi ) are ripped from there... ) subs a potential drama of such calibre with mundane lines.
Please, please, please get the rights. I will be watching it for sure I abslutely loved FoS. And the writer. Plus the 2 actors.
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RaOnAh loves Jay B 💚
January 9, 2018 at 7:07 PM
You can request that viki get shows using this link 🙂
https://vikiinc.wufoo.com/forms/z1ovcsxe011lqq2/
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ck1Oz
January 9, 2018 at 7:23 PM
I can request but viki doesn't have good luck getting cable drama licenses. That's why. The licensing team negotiations kinda suck. Maybe now that they are with kocowa they might have more luck. It would totally, absolutely suck if there are crappy subs for this writer. Especially for a medical based drama.
But man looking for the stand- off between these 2 male leads.
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RaOnAh loves Jay B 💚
January 9, 2018 at 7:26 PM
Oh. I hope there are good subs. Bad subs are so frustrating.
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mary
January 9, 2018 at 7:32 PM
I hope they do :( I'm scared Netflix will get it though because they usually get the cable channels lately :(((
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judepps
January 10, 2018 at 12:54 AM
sorry but i would appreciate if you can elaborate this line for me? (and anyone who doesn't realize all subs these days bar Hwajugi )
thanks.
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ck1Oz
January 12, 2018 at 2:55 PM
It's too long to explain but basically the streaming sites gets the ripped, uncredited VIU subs from a main source. And of all the subbing groups VIU consistently churns out the subs faster than anyone. However for some reason ( didn't investigate the licensing rights ) Hwayugi subs only become available ( via streaming sites illegally of course ) after the viki subs are completed. VIU is not subbing Hwayugi ( VIU is a legal subbing company I think ).
At the end of the day, VIU subs are fast but it's one person- presume they have a quality checker. Viki subs are done as a team effort. And with a medical and legal drama you need a team of subbers for good subs not acceptable or wrong subs.
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64 Jessi Bear
January 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM
OK there JTBC. Keep churning out amazing dramas. I don’t even need a drama. I just want someone to put these two in a room and have a conversation about anything and I’ll watch it.
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65 judepps
January 9, 2018 at 11:22 PM
I'm one of those people who jumped on board before even finishing the sentence. however, i never expect it to be a medical drama.
I love Jo Seung Woo, watched him in a lot of his films and only watched 2 of his dramas 14 Days God's Gift and The Forest of Secrets. She is really one of the great actors in Korean Industry.
and who doesn't love Lee Dong Wook because of his Grim Reaper character???
I am looking forward for tis drama as well as the Season 2 of Forest of Secret with Bae Do Na.. yay! what a great news!
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judepps
January 10, 2018 at 12:51 AM
i mean *He
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66 mmmmm
January 10, 2018 at 8:53 AM
The writer of FoS + Jo Seung-woo + medical drama
I'm sold. Heart and soul.
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67 owl 🦉 🫰
January 10, 2018 at 1:03 PM
Well now!
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68 myaccountgotdeleted
January 11, 2018 at 5:12 PM
"drama set in the emergency center of a large hospital"
I think LDW will act as an ER med doctor.. not much of those in korean medical dramas because they usually do surgeons.
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69 Shorebunny
January 12, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Sounds like the kdrama remake of the jdrama A Life.
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70 Dory Lee
January 13, 2018 at 5:05 AM
Lee Dong Wook is not only a handsome actor but also an excellent one who has a strong presence on screen. I am happy and anxious of waiting for this drama to begin. Hopefully, this would be head and shoulder above the other dramas.
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71 sup super supper
January 14, 2018 at 6:18 PM
Well, LDW as a doctor is apparently a kink I did not realize I needed fulfilled.
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72 sammi
January 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Um. Yes, please! Even if it's a medical drama, I'd watch the heck out of it. Just yes to all of this. Yes to JSW in dramas in general.
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73 nfmsb
January 24, 2018 at 11:49 PM
I will watch this for the writer seriously. Secret forest is really out of this world. Medical drama requires a lot of research and details and I sincerely hope the writer will do justice to the story. Maybe bring it up to the next level medical drama genre in kdrama just like what she did with Secret Forest.
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74 Ashablue
February 9, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Generally not a fan of medical dramas, as most of them tend to repeat and overlap each other, unless it really delves into the medical stuff (like HOUSE) and even then. However, this writer absolutely blew me away with Forest of Secrets. Having high hopes but honestly, even if her stuff is one hit wonder I wont be mad. FoS was worth it.
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75 nobita
January 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM
season 2 pls
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