Strangely enough, the most crack-addled I’ve been over a drama of late isn’t a snazzy one, or even a zippy fresh one at that. It’s the very classic and simple, almost throwback workplace drama Queen of Reversals, which just completed its 31-episode run on MBC this week. So if it wasn’t new and exciting, just why on earth was I so addicted to this drama about an ajumma who gets her groove back?

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Kim Seung-woo (IRIS) drops by for a cameo in the next episode of his wife’s drama, Queen of Reversals. Aw, what a good hubby. The drama stars his wife Kim Nam-joo and his friend Jung Jun-ho (also of IRIS) as a married couple, so it’s especially good-natured of him to take the time to support them, and a great source of in-jokes for the cast.

He did the same for her in last year’s hit drama, Queen of Housewives, and has now earned himself the nickname “King of Helpful Husbands,” to mean the kind of husband who helps with housework if the wife is busy working. Gah, I didn’t think I could love him any more, but there he goes!

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MBC’s new drama Queen of Reversals premieres tomorrow, bringing more romantic-comedy energy to Mondays and Tuesdays. As with its predecessor drama Queen of Housewives, the initial premise didn’t really engage me, but once I’ve seen a few clips I find myself enjoying the tone and humor of the show. At least as much as I can see from the previews (watch below).

In fact, I wonder if I might even prefer this series to the original; I suspect it will hinge upon my response to the main character, played by Kim Nam-joo. I found Housewives surprisingly fun, but could never get over my distaste for the main character. Here, however, Kim plays a totally different type; her Hwang Tae-hee is a dedicated careerwoman and “gold miss,” aka a professional woman who has remained single into her thirties.

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The main poster is out for MBC’s Queen of Reversals, and for the first time since stills began trickling out of the production, we see the comic side to the characters. The five pictured above are Kim Nam-joo and Jung Jun-ho, the main couple at center, flanked by co-stars Chae Jung-ahn, Ha Yumi, and Park Shi-hoo.

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A few more stills have come out for MBC’s spinoff series Queen of Reversals, which look like they come from the same shoot as the first stills that were released a little while back.

In the drama, Kim Nam-joo and Jung Jun-ho play Hwang Tae-hee and Bong Jun-su, respectively. After rushing into marriage, the two go through lots of comic and heartfelt ups and downs as they grow as a couple together. Second leads will be played by Park Shi-hoo as an indifferent second-generation chaebol and Chae Jung-ahn (Hot Blooded Salesmen) as Jun-su’s ex who wants him back after he gets together with Tae-hee.

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MBC’s sequel/spinoff series Queen of Reversals, which hopes to capitalize on the popularity of 2009′s Queen of Housewives, began filming on September 18 and released these first stills.

In the drama, Kim Nam-joo and Jung Jun-ho play husband and wife, and seeing as how the atmosphere on set was described as harmonious, I’m guessing the scene pictured represents a lull in the relationship. The two characters marry rather quickly and find that marriage brings a host of new challenges that they hadn’t anticipated. The title refers to the series of “life reversals” they encounter along the way. Lest that sound too serious, fear not; the drama is touted as a light and energetic romantic comedy — its just that in this case, the bulk of the comic-romantic antics take place on the other side of the wedding altar, rather than leading up to it.

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It’s funny that I didn’t put two and two together, but it turns out that when Jung Jun-ho took the lead in Queen of Reversals, he signed on to romance Kim Nam-joo, who is the wife of his friend and hyung, Kim Seung-woo.

I love it. It’s a real-life drama love triangle, complete with beautiful people and the great backdrop of a drama set. Except without the angst, as Jung and Kim are actually really good friends.

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Jung Jun-ho will be playing the male lead opposite Kim Nam-joo in Queen of Reversals, which is the second season (spin-off) to last year’s Queen of Housewives. Already I’m enjoying his character description: “Bong Jun-su” enjoyed quite a lot of popularity with the ladies in his youth due to his good looks and glib tongue, “but because he grew up spoiled, in actuality he’s a rather useless guy who doesn’t know to do anything.”

Furthermore, Jun-su starts working at his job intending to get revenge upon a woman who dumped him, where his direct boss is “Hwang Tae-hee” (Kim Nam-joo). As she is a chaebol’s daughter, he starts to entertain thoughts of being a male Cinderella. He does end up marrying her, but also experiences hardships as he struggles to reform himself and become a real head of household.

On the other hand, Kim’s character used to think that marrying the man she loved was “life’s greatest happiness,” but upon marriage she finds there are stormy seas to overcome. The romantic comedy touts itself as both touching and delightful, and what results is a “cheerful, fresh story of reversals and ups and downs in the life of a married couple.”

Queen of Reversals will begin filming next month after finalizing the rest of its casting, and will air on Mondays and Tuesdays on MBC.

Via Mk.co.kr

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Rumors have been confirmed and the second female lead of PD Pyo Min-soo‘s upcoming drama Coffee House will be Ham Eun-jung, the leader of girl group T-ara.

She’ll join Kang Ji-hwan and Park Shi-yeon, who have already been cast, and plays “Kang Seung-yeon,” the daughter of a coffee shop owner who is studying to take the civil service examination. Her personality is bright despite “difficult circumstances” and she becomes the secretary to Kang Ji-hwan’s bestselling novelist character. The love triangle will be completed by Park Shi-yeon, who plays a publisher. Though more famous these days as a pop starlet, Eun-jung, now 21, was actually a child actor and had roles in the 2004 drama Toji, the Land and the 2002 movie Madeleine.

Additionally, actor Jung Jun-ho, most recently of action blockbuster IRIS, has been confirmed for a special appearance in the first two episodes. He agreed readily upon PD Pyo’s request. Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae (High Kick Through the Roof), Chuno and Queen Seon-deok baddie Ahn Gil-kang, and familiar grandma Kim Ji-young (Wish Upon a Star) have also signed on.

The drama is being marketed as the second in a “House” series, following 2004 hit Full House, but it’s also being described as “the story of professionals whose lives burn with passion,” which is a lot like how Pyo’s last drama, The World They Live In, was described. Since Coffee House is a romantic-comedy series, I’m guessing the tone will be somewhere between the two.

Coffee House will air after Oh My Lady ends on SBS.

Via My Daily, BNT News

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I thought a long time about how I wanted to start off this last recap for IRIS:

First off, I want to thank javabeans for giving me this opportunity to write a recap and contribute to her site. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity as an avid fan of her site and as a Korean drama lover.

Secondly, I’d like to thank everyone who has followed this series or read my recaps. I know I had a rough start, so I’m very thankful for those who stuck through with me on this.

And now, mushiness aside… the last episode ended with the death of Secretary Jung, and Hyun Joon and Sun Hwa chasing after Vic.

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