Now here’s interesting casting. Charismatic actor Uhm Tae Woong has recently been cast in director Shin Jeong-won’s latest film (prior work includes Sisily 2km), titled Chaw [차우] — I’m not sure what that means, so am guessing it’s an onomatopoeic term.

In any case, while I normally don’t get excited about mega-expensive blockbusters, and certainly not those that appear to be chasing the Host’s success, but this time I’m particularly interested with the latest casting of Jung Yumi opposite Uhm Tae Woong. She was brilliant in Que Sera Sera — she’s got this wonderful mix of quirkiness, fragility, and strength — and I always find Uhm intense and gritty (Devil, Resurrection, Delightful Girl Chun Hyang). With not just one but two particularly talented actors in place, perhaps this big-budget horror thriller will turn into something more than a throwaway gorefest.

Plotwise, Jung plays a zoologist; Uhm once again plays a cop, though this time he’s a demoted one. The two work together on the case, and develop a romance as well (they’re both strong actors, so I look forward to seeing how that chemistry sparks). The story unfolds when a series of strange, brutal murders occurs one summer in a mountain village; signs seem to point at a sort of wild beast; hunters and an animal specialist are brought in; the plot thickens.

The film will shoot in San Francisco starting in March, and has brought onboard noted computer-graphics specialist Hans Uhlig (The Day After Tomorrow, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Star Wars: Episodes 1, 4, & 5).

Via Han Kyung, My Daily

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Pearl’s Day - “One” [ zShare download ]

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Que Sera Sera has been over for a week, but its effect is not gone. ginnie and Ty sent me interviews that director Kim Yoon Chul gave after the show wrapped. There’s been some debate as to the meaning of the ending. These excerpts may set your minds at ease — it does for me. (ginnie, thanks for the links, and Ty, 글 보내줘서 고맙습니다!)

SONG OF THE DAY

My Aunt Mary - “With” [ zShare download ]

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With QUE SERA SERA ending this weekend, I had the suggestion from fellow fans ginnie and Xena to open things up for you all to contribute your thoughts of the series. If we get a lot of great responses here, they thought it would be nice to share this compilation of thoughts with the people behind the series over at MBC’s official site, where people affiliated with the show have been known to read and post.

So, what do you think? Of the series, of the stories, of the acting, production, anything? If you had the chance to address the people who worked to bring us such a great series, what would you say?

Post your impressions here! With any luck, maybe they’ll get to read them.

Edited to add: Now that the series is over, I’m bumping this so it displays after the last episode summary. Original timestamp is: 2007-05-07, 9:02:23 pm

Also edited to add: Here’s an excellent example from Xena:

QUE SERA SERA…
a taunting, unbridled enigma.

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been earnestly enthralled with the K-drama ‘Que Sera Sera’ from the moment the first episode aired. The drama was refreshing, the direction bold, the story-telling ruthlessly brilliant and the characters divine. The performances from the two main protagonists; JUNG YOO MI and Eric Mun/MOON JUNG HYUK are flawlessly impeccable and their scenes together sizzle with all the right chemistry required to invite audiences to voyeuristically intrude and bask in these lover’s affairs, their arguments, their beautiful highs and their heartbreaking lows. ‘Que sera sera’ has moved me immensely.

JUNG YOO MI displays the same screen presence and sparkles with the same quirky quality found in international singer/actress Bjork, whom also seduces viewers, with a surreal woman/child demeanor. And Eric Mun/MOON JUNG HYUK portrays the damaged prince, anti-hero Casanova, contemporary Romeo beautifully.

Tae Joo being a tarnished protagonist is immensely appealing, for we see things through his eyes, which I adore. A character does not have to be ‘likeable’ or ’safe’ in order to be appreciated and this drama has been courageous enough to display that. It makes no excuses and treats viewers with the curiosity of mature content without having to over explain itself. We are more than capable of filling in the blanks, no over justification needed. The love story of Kang Tae Joo and Han Eun Soo has been a taunting, unbridled enigma.

‘Que sera sera’s’ re-telling of the old love story of falling in love with opposites, it’s modern feel, topped with the edgy direction of KIM YOON CHUL have been a brave, dramatic and visual treat. And it has left me with an unquenchable thirst of always, simply wanting more!

I could go and on in praise of the serial but I shall not. I just wanted to thank the cast, crew and the production of QSS, for providing and sharing such a wonderful and addictive distraction in the world of ‘que sera sera’ and I wish everyone the very best of luck with their future projects. We look forward to experiencing new ventures from the QSS team and pray they shall continue to be as fearless in the execution of storytelling as this drama has been.

Thank-you

XENA…

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Although Que Sera Sera hasn’t been the most fun, or “easy” series to watch, I am reluctant to let it go… but also a bit relieved. As with all things intense and involving, when it’s time to let go, there’s a bittersweet relief. Thank you for a wonderful run, QSS!

(Random) SONG OF THE DAY

Clazziquai - “다시…” (Again) [ zShare download ]

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(Random) SONG OF THE DAY

Noblesse - “얼마나 행복 하려고” (How happy will you be?) [ zShare download ]

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