Jang Ki-yong up for tvN fantasy noona romance opposite Im Soo-jung

30 December 15, 2018June 3, 2019

Jang Ki-yong up for tvN fantasy noona romance opposite Im Soo-jung

by tipsymocha

Keep the noona romances coming! tvN is busy planning for its 2019 programming, and one of its upcoming projects is the tentatively titled www. Last month, reports announced Im Soo-jung (Chicago Typewriter) was considering taking the lead role, and now Jang Ki-yong (Come and Hug Me) has been offered the role of her leading man. The two actors are still in the “favorably reviewing the script” phase, but I hope they both sign on, not least ‘cause Jang Ki-yong was involved in one of my favorite noona (?) pairings ever in last year’s Go Back Spouses.

So far, www’s plot description is pretty limited, but the two lines that we have about the story has a lot going for it. The show will revolve around a group of women who have chosen to forego the ‘wife’ and ‘mother’ titles, and have succeeded through their hard work alone, without being subject to discrimination or obstacles. The drama is also labeled as a fantasy show, though the fantastical elements are yet to be revealed. Or is the fact that these women haven’t faced discrimination the fantasy factor?

Penning the script is newbie writer Kwon Eun-sol, and directing is PD Jung Ji-hyun, best known for his work on Mr. Sunshine. Given the relative newness of these two, I’m keeping my expectations low for now, but I hope this show gives them a chance to really make a name for themselves in dramaland.

I really liked Jang Ki-yong in Go Back Spouses, so I’m happy to see him getting drama offers: Besides www, Jang Ki-yong is also considering a leading role in OCN’s Blue Eye. There’s a good chance we might see him in the OCN thriller before www, which is slated to premiere sometime next year.

Via YTN, My Daily

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1 earthna

December 15, 2018 at 4:12 PM

Whoaaaa. I like this pairing. If they both sign on, the script just have to be good.

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2 spazmo

December 15, 2018 at 4:18 PM

yup, if this happens, i am IN! love these two!

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3 Kairoskat 💐

December 15, 2018 at 4:29 PM

Jang ki young was endearing in go back spouses. I liked his character in GBC and how mature he was to step out of the equation when he saw how much jinjoo loves bando. Imo, he was one of the 2nd lead character done right.

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4 gadis

December 15, 2018 at 4:47 PM

I surprisingly like this pairing. And if both of them sign on, I hope it'll be the noona romance I can get behind.

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5 bam 🐢🐌💖~

December 15, 2018 at 4:49 PM

I had never thought of this pairing before today, but now that I have it in my head... please, yes? These two are so fantastic. I’d watch them communicate entirely through gazes for 16 episodes.

Also, @jenmole, gosh darn it. Did you see what your son is wearing.

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JustMe

December 15, 2018 at 6:59 PM

As long as he wears his pocket/nipple shirt, I'm excited to see himmmmmm.

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6 greenfields

December 15, 2018 at 5:06 PM

The noona romance loving greenfields is here to squeee! The show sounds good so far!! :)

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7 Chandler

December 15, 2018 at 5:22 PM

Oh. Yes. I haven't actually read the article, but I already know my answer to this is Yes.

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8 outofthisworld 不愧是我 🏍

December 15, 2018 at 5:36 PM

This is one noona romance I can definitely get into!

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9 JustMe

December 15, 2018 at 6:58 PM

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10 missjb

December 15, 2018 at 7:56 PM

wah... Jang Ki Young has already got a chance to get pair with some like Im SOo Jung already! awsome!

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wapz

December 15, 2018 at 11:58 PM

Yup a talented boy is getting big. I do think YG is really good at handling its actors, he is a model but a talented actor unlike pardon me his friend NJH.

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Iamelise

December 21, 2018 at 2:05 AM

Your comment. Laughed out load in a Starbucks.

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11 fencejumper

December 15, 2018 at 10:38 PM

Loved her in Chicago Typewriter 💖 and he's already proven his incredible acting skills this year. Now I hope the script is equally great~ 🤞🤞🤞

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12 canxi

December 15, 2018 at 10:43 PM

If they're down, I'm definitely down. *heart eyes*

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13 ryunami

December 15, 2018 at 11:34 PM

Omg i like this pairing 😍😍😍 .. im not really into noona romance but i will give this one a try!

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14 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~

December 16, 2018 at 12:03 AM

I never thought I needed this pairing! And JKY pairing with a great sunbae as Im Soo-jung? Go go go!

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15 underwater

December 16, 2018 at 12:53 AM

Pass. This year I watched enough big age gap romances, to give myself a break (from not believing why this people even attracted to each other).

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16 oosiee

December 16, 2018 at 3:09 AM

WoW! I didn't know I needed this pairing to happen and now, I want it to happen!

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17 agoodheart

December 16, 2018 at 4:33 AM

I didn't know I needed this gift. Yes please!!

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18 john

December 16, 2018 at 4:35 AM

Jang Ki-yong, I’ve enjoyed his work in Ajusshi, Go Back Couple and the first couple episodes of Hug Me, which I didn’t finish. I hope he does well. Has he completed his military service yet ?

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wapz

December 16, 2018 at 4:44 AM

I don't think so. He is a '92er so he has some time.

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19 ladykrueger

December 16, 2018 at 6:28 AM

Omg, yes! I absolutely love Jang Ki-yong, he's such a good actor and a total cutie. And Im Soo-jung was my girl crush in CT, she was doing such a good job in that drama. They would be perfect together, I really hope they both accept.