Lee Min-ho cast in City Hunter (?) (!)
by javabeans
WHAT?! I won’t believe this until it’s on the air, but Lee Min-ho has reportedly been selected to headline a Korean drama adaptation of City Hunter, the popular 1980s manga and anime about a womanizing detective.
The lead character is Saeba Ryo, who runs the City Hunter business with his partner, Kaori Makimura, and is a bit of a perv. (He almost exclusively takes cases from pretty women.) He also fights crime with the help of his trusty partner (some might call her his Girl Friday
I wrote about City Hunter back in 2008 when a Korean-Japanese production was being planned starring Jung Woo-sung. I’m going to guess that fell through. This version is slated for SBS and sounds like it might actually make it.
City Hunter was created by Hojo Tsukasa in 1985. There have been a few live-action adaptations attempted in the past, but none seemed to be that successful. According to one rep from the production company, the series has received numerous requests for drama adaptations, but those hadn’t come into fruition because they didn’t satisfy the creator’s requests. However, Hojo Tsuaka was reportedly satisfied with Lee Min-ho as the lead — no doubt thanks to his star-making role in last year’s uber-hit Boys Before Flowers.
The original was set against 1980s Tokyo; this version will take place in 2011 in Seoul. The Ryo character has been renamed “Kang Jin.”
OMFG. I may love this, or love to hate it. Either way, love.
Via Hankyung
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51 sumee
September 13, 2010 at 1:10 AM
awwwwwwwwww...too many exciting news today ...super fabulous..lee min-ho ..my love
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52 Ariel
September 13, 2010 at 1:50 AM
A pervylicious Lee Min Ho, I just might swoonnnnn.....
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53 Ariel
September 13, 2010 at 1:52 AM
A pervylicious Lee Min Ho I just might swoonnnnn...
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54 Lemon
September 13, 2010 at 2:37 AM
OMG. HAHA wow i never pictured lee minho in that kinda pervy womanizing role.. but come to think of it, he'll be perfect for it! awesomee
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55 Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 2:40 AM
God I think I will cry. First they trashed Hana Yori Dango, then they are trashing Mishievous kiss (dry plot drama), but they still persist and want to destroy the story of the anime of my childhood. Has not korean people yet understand that they can't remake manga's stories ? And non actor LMH ? You mean the man who plays himself in every show (and the way they destroyed Domyoji's character, spirit and strengh) ? Did all good actors die in Korea ?
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karen
September 13, 2010 at 6:11 AM
non actor LMH? where did you read that he is not an actor?
HE IS AN ACTOR!!!(he started as an actor and is still an actor only. he is not a singer turned actor unless you mixed up with Min Ho of Shinee)
He has won the best newcomer in KBS Drama award during the year BOF was shown. and he even went far to win the Best Newcomer award in 'baeksang award' (this is a national award ceremony whereby all the 3 tv stations dramas/actors/actresses compete together). If winning this award cannot be called as an actor, i wonder how would you deem those who can't even act(i shall not name who)? for those who has not won an acting award(not including popularity award), are you saying that acting is a playground for those who are singers turned actors?
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Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 6:35 AM
Yes at a time when people said this S..t was the best drama in the world and GHS won best actress at KBS awards for acting GJD...tell me about it.
Sorry but this man is not a good actor for me. That's true unlike KHJ he has some potential but he come off fake a lot of times especially as JP.
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koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Wow, Lilly, you sure have a very strong opinion about the anime of your childhood and about how Kdrama PDs are portraying them.
You have the right to your own opinion and I respect them and I hope you could accord the same respect to my opinion.
Thank you karen and lahlita for your comments to Lilly's comment on LMH because I am in total agreement when it comes to LMH’s acting talent-wise…
I have mentioned this before under my comments on his acting in Boys Before Flowers and Personal Taste…
I believe he is like an unpolished gem of an actor and he has shown that he has got what it takes to literally carry a drama, the way that he did with BOF, even at the tender age of 21/22…
A truly talented and gifted actor is one who is able to convey the deepest and most complex of human emotions with just his eyes and facial expressions…and LMH is one such actor…
For those who wish to criticise LMH’s acting, do bear in mind his young age and lack of experience in tackling truly challenging roles – both of which, however, were not evident from his star-making turn in BOF and convincing take in PT.
Let us remember that ALL of us start our lives from knowing, and being able to do, nothing and learn what we need to along the way.
It is unconstructive and non-productive to simply criticise. What would be useful and beneficial is giving the person a break – allow him/her the time and space to learn and develop, while giving advice, suggestions and providing support, encouragement and patience.
Don’t we all wish the same for ourselves? Don’t we all wish that others would not be so easy to highlight our faults, and failing to see, or worse, failing to allow us the time and space to strive to achieve, our potential? :)
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Masaya
September 13, 2010 at 4:34 PM
I feel your pain.
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56 Darcy
September 13, 2010 at 2:42 AM
MOKKORI!!! (but I'm sure this drama won't have any mokkori in it...)
I was madly in love with Saeba Ryo when I was a kid and then in my mid-twenties when I watched again (and read) City Hunter - aka Nicky Larson in France.
I am now a 32 year old mother and I still have a soft spot for Ryo... True love never dies!
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57 Denali
September 13, 2010 at 2:46 AM
So happy that the project with Jung Wu Sung didn't work out - can't stand to see my man as a womanizer. ^^
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58 leila8mae
September 13, 2010 at 2:48 AM
Lee Min Ho, I will love you no matter what!!! can't wait to watch his awesomeness again!!
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59 Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 2:49 AM
I meant (dry plot drama and the lead male actor is played by one of worst actors the world has ever carried and please don't tell me this "improving s..t" when he read his lines like robot")
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Marie
September 13, 2010 at 3:56 AM
I thought Lee Min Ho was fantastic in BoF. He made me fall in love with Goo Jum Pyo, whereas I feel nothing for Domyoji in HYD!
True, I was a bit disappointed with Personal Taste because of the script and the storyline (I expected too much of it, wanted it to be a lot funnier) but it wasn't Lee Min Ho's fault. He was the reason why I tried to stick with this drama.
I think Lee Min Ho already looks the part (I was fan of the cartoon Nicky Larson which was based on this manga and Lee Min Ho is just like the hero of this cartoon). He can play it well if he's well-directed and this drama can be good if the script is well-written as well.
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Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 4:09 AM
I don't care if you felt nothing for Domyoji. Domyoji is Domyoji like it or not. BOF was a destruction of HYD storyline and spiri and I can't forgive the way they made this character a weak emo wreck and LMH emo overracting crying scenes to please fangirls ! I mean Ryo Saeba ? The charismatic Nicky Larson ? The anime of my childhood ? The character who made me love manga ? Ryo Saeba played by...
Hasn't yet Korean PD's learnt their lesson ? Stay away from manga stories !
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Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 5:49 AM
@ 55, 59, 59.1.1 Lilly
Aw, Lilly, you're taking this pretty hard. I'm sorry that Lee Min-ho might destroy "the anime of [your] childhood." Hopefully this anime isn't the axis on which your entire childhood revolved though? Because that would be really sad, Lilly. Find some comfort in the fact that there must be at least one memento from your childhood that Lee Min-ho hasn't managed to screw up yet, yeh? Don't cry.
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Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 6:29 AM
Oh lalala ? Another joke fangirl...
Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Oh, Lilly. Wae do you hurt me like this? I'm not just a joke fangirl. I'm a joke fangirl with feelings, Lilly, and it hurt me to someone in such pain. You said you might cry. I didn't want you to cry, Lilly.
Random: I really like your name. Lilly neomu yeppeo!
mimi
September 13, 2010 at 8:13 AM
hey lahlita, i really like your reply, we are all crazy fan girls with feelings. dont be hurt, aja aja fighting!!!
love from Singapore,
Mimi
Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Thank you for your kindness, Fangirl Mimi. You're so kind.
Do you see, dear Lilly? We're all here for you. Even though some of us like non-actor Lee Min-ho, your anguish still calls out to us. And if LMH does take the lead in this drama, we shall all hold you tightly as your entire childhood shatters to pieces around you like so much broken glass. Our dear, cherishèd Lilly.
mimi
September 13, 2010 at 8:04 AM
hey lilly, it's only minho im sure he doesn't have that much power to ruin the anime of your childhood. if the anime is that gd, (pardon me, i have not watch it yet) it will still be a gd memory regardless of whether minho is portraying it or not. n the show won't suck just because it's minho, who knows, maybe the storyline will make minho shine =)
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koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Wow, Lilly, you sure have a very strong opinion about the anime of your childhood and about how Kdrama PDs are portraying them.
You have the right to your own opinion and I respect them and I hope you could accord the same respect to my opinion.
Thank you karen and lahlita for your comments to Lilly’s comment on LMH because I am in total agreement when it comes to LMH’s acting talent-wise…
I have mentioned this before under my comments on his acting in Boys Before Flowers and Personal Taste…
I believe he is like an unpolished gem of an actor and he has shown that he has got what it takes to literally carry a drama, the way that he did with BOF, even at the tender age of 21/22…
A truly talented and gifted actor is one who is able to convey the deepest and most complex of human emotions with just his eyes and facial expressions…and LMH is one such actor…
For those who wish to criticise LMH’s acting, do bear in mind his young age and lack of experience in tackling truly challenging roles – both of which, however, were not evident from his star-making turn in BOF and convincing take in PT.
Let us remember that ALL of us start our lives from knowing, and being able to do, nothing and learn what we need to along the way.
It is unconstructive and non-productive to simply criticise. What would be useful and beneficial is giving the person a break – allow him/her the time and space to learn and develop, while giving advice, suggestions and providing support, encouragement and patience.
Don’t we all wish the same for ourselves? Don’t we all wish that others would not be so easy to highlight our faults, and failing to see, or worse, failing to allow us the time and space to strive to achieve, our potential? :)
Please do not despair so, Lilly. It upsets me to hear how upset you are. Take care dear Lilly :)
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fiey
September 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM
LOL Lilly. even the author of the manga agree with LMH's casting. he should feel even sadder his manga will be ruined by your so called non-actor LMH. but of course, the author knows his manga better than you and with him agreeing with LMH surely he see LMH fits this character. who are you to say LMH doesnt fit it instead. sure everyone has opinion, and this is just my opinion.
i've been wanting to see LMH in a new project. and this plot and character look very interesting. Minho as a womanizer? bring it on! LMH still has a lot of room for improvement but he has great charisma that i think he can pull off any character right now and carry the drama as his own. honestly, both BOF and PT have not very good quality of writing and directing. i've been hoping his next project will be a good stuff, script and direction. i hope this one will. cant wait!!
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September 14, 2010 at 3:10 PM
I kinda agree with you
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sock
September 14, 2010 at 3:11 PM
I kinda agree with you
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sock
September 14, 2010 at 3:12 PM
with Lilly i mean
60 Marie
September 13, 2010 at 3:26 AM
What?!!! I won't believe either till it's confirmed!!!that would be fantastic!!!!!I love Lee Min Ho!!!
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61 Dara
September 13, 2010 at 4:05 AM
Another manga adaptation? Manga world reknowned 'City Hunter? *sign*
LMH, if you are taking this role, you'd better be prepared! either you hit the roof with all the glory or go down under. Personally, I don't think he fits the role but if the writer agrees, who knows?
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62 Fasiris Fay
September 13, 2010 at 4:46 AM
looks so yummy in that pic...can't wait, sounds interesting!
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63 Net-chan
September 13, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Lee Min Ho as Ryo Saeba? I don't think so... Ryo is in his 30s (which doesn't correspond to LMH), with a lot of muscles (which LMH doesn't have) and a womanizer (which is not LMH's style). And I really don't want the Koreans to destroy the character of Ryo Saeba...
Well, I don't have to watch it but I'm just saying :p...
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mskololia
September 13, 2010 at 5:32 AM
It reminds me of Humphrey Bogart movies and LMH is so far from that image or being able to portray the image of what is described in this character.....What a waste of good material on wrong male lead choices by Kland execs.
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karen
September 13, 2010 at 6:18 AM
what is the meaning of an actor? an actor is someone who will transform themselves to the character they are supposed to portray in the drama.
Just from his past characters and we have people(not even sure if they are really LMH's fans) giving negative remarks. He did not fail in his previous roles, instead he saved 1 of the drama(BOF) and managed to do a good job for his previous one(PT).
i hope he will makes these people eat up their words if he really took up this role.
i have faith in you , Min Ho.. prove to these people and makes them speechless.
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mskololia
September 13, 2010 at 7:16 AM
No, I do not know the actor nor have I seen any of his previous works of art apparently..... ;) I'm going by the char description. I think he is wrong for the role unless it becomes slapstick-ish to cover up the age-inappropriateness of the actor playing a much tougher and streetwise char....just sayin.
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karen
September 13, 2010 at 8:07 AM
that is why you should not even criticise that he is not suitable for the role just by his looks..
even if an actor looks is suitable for the role, it does not necessarily means the casting is right.. the acting and script is also part of the whole package of success, isn't it?
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mskololia
September 13, 2010 at 8:27 AM
I am commenting as I see fit about the project thus far. I do not need to know the actor to comment on his upcoming projects or role.
His manager put it out there so deal....
64 daydreamer
September 13, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Lee Min Hoo was the best thing that could ever happen to Boys before Flowers. I watched that show because of him, for me he was the perfect F4, sooooo if he will be staring in this adaptation the series may well become a hit. Keeping my fingers crossed for the show. Aja Aja!
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65 Rina
September 13, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Thank you for the news, JB!
I'm so curious to see Lee Min-ho as a pervy, womanizing detective.
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66 oh! tht! chick!
September 13, 2010 at 5:46 AM
its epic casting monday! I could just hug today and give it a smack on the lips! :D LMH as a womanizer? IM SOO SOOOO IN!!
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67 Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 5:56 AM
I am cautiously curious. I don't know anything about this anime so I have no preconceived expectations, but from the comments here he is being cast against against type and age. Hmm, interesting. This could go either way. Lee Min-ho is the only reason that I kept up with Boys Before Flowers; I was annoyed whenever he wasn't on the screen. And while I didn't love Personal Taste, I really enjoyed him in it. Therefore, I will check this out. His talent and charisma (and gorgeousness) are enough to commit me to the first four episodes.
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Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Whoops! I meant to say, "I don’t know anything about this manga...." The anime is but an adaptation of the manga, after all.
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meia46
September 13, 2010 at 7:52 AM
I must say, I really like your comments and not just for this post. You`re just like Gorgias ( and JB and GF), finding the right words to describe everything I was thinking. Thank you.
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Lahlita
September 13, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, Meia! That so kind of you to say. Any day in which I'm compared to Javabeans and Girlfriday is a good day indeed. :D
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meia46
September 13, 2010 at 2:36 PM
:)
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68 peanut butter
September 13, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Well, i never heard of or read city hunter so I will have no expectations except that so far LMH as proved himself a great young actor.
And hey, maybe it'll work out even if he doesn't exactly fit the type. I haven't watched PK but apparently KHJ improved? So why can't awesome LMH do Ryo?
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69 skirtenbela
September 13, 2010 at 6:29 AM
i'm so excited about this can't wait to see lee min ho in a new drama
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70 kareen
September 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM
I LOVE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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71 karened
September 13, 2010 at 7:11 AM
KANG JIN!?????????
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72 mimi
September 13, 2010 at 7:18 AM
why is his trusty partner called girl friday? hmm.. is there a meaning to 'girl friday'?
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73 miss_procrastination
September 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM
that sounds AMAZING. yippppee.
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74 koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Wow, Lilly, you sure have a very strong opinion about the anime of your childhood and about how Kdrama PDs are portraying them.
You have the right to your own opinion and I respect them and I hope you could accord the same respect to my opinion.
Thank you Karen, Lahlita and Marie for your comments to Lilly’s comment on LMH because I am in total agreement when it comes to LMH’s acting talent-wise…
I have mentioned this before under my comments on his acting in Boys Before Flowers and Personal Taste…
I believe he is like an unpolished gem of an actor and he has shown that he has got what it takes to literally carry a drama, the way that he did with BOF, even at the tender age of 21/22…
A truly talented and gifted actor is one who is able to convey the deepest and most complex of human emotions with just his eyes and facial expressions…and LMH is one such actor…
For those who wish to criticise LMH’s acting, do bear in mind his young age and lack of experience in tackling truly challenging roles – both of which, however, were not evident from his star-making turn in BOF and convincing take in PT.
Let us remember that ALL of us start our lives from knowing, and being able to do, nothing and learn what we need to along the way.
It is unconstructive and non-productive to simply criticise. What would be useful and beneficial is giving the person a break – allow him/her the time and space to learn and develop, while giving advice, suggestions and providing support, encouragement and patience.
Don’t we all wish the same for ourselves? Don’t we all wish that others would not be so easy to highlight our faults, and failing to see, or worse, failing to allow us the time and space to strive to achieve, our potential?
Please do not despair so, Lilly. It upsets me to hear how upset you are. Take care dear Lilly. :)
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Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Ah ! Thank you for worring about me and taking care of me.
Indeed this is a very very very sad day for me when I read this new about City hunter. After destroying other Mangas' storylines korean PDs persist in their stubborness and want to remake this classic... tsk tsk tsk
Anyway for me this man is a below average actor so if you don't agree and feel fustrated don't cry and keep drooling over him. But a thing is sure I will never hide how much I think LMH is a bad choice for this role, agree or not.
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Lilly
September 13, 2010 at 11:31 AM
And for people who have no knowlege about the story, you should watch the anime. It is a classic.
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koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Thank you for your suggestion of watching the anime. I would most certainly try my best to watch it. Do you by any chance know if I can get it from YouTube? :)
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koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 8:22 PM
You are most welcome. :)
And just as you stand by your opinion, so will I, but we can agree to disagree, amicably, right? :)
Take care and I do hope the drama will not disappoint us all. :)
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75 Birdie
September 13, 2010 at 9:23 AM
I do not know the manga, but Lee Min Ho had proved that he has talents in both his roles in BOF and PT. Let's give him a chance to show us his acting skills in this new role.According to his agency, he is going to practise hard for this role. Hard work usually produce results!
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76 reverie
September 13, 2010 at 9:34 AM
hurrraaayyy!!!! hope this is better than Personal Taste (for LMH....) can't wait!!! Sexy guy, sexy character, Japanese manga!
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77 pei ha
September 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM
I hope they cast Lee Da Hae with LMH. They would make a beautiful couple.
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78 Lisa
September 13, 2010 at 1:07 PM
LOLWUT
Well if this goes through...it should prove very interesting.
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79 Fafa
September 13, 2010 at 1:20 PM
looking forward to it.
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80 HT
September 13, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Thanks JB and GF! All I can say is I am in love with this guy since watching BOF. I am so excited to see another side of LMH. OMG! a womanizing detective! Wow! Lol Apparently, I am still on cloud nine. Can't belive he's picked another drama already.
Don’t we all wish the same for ourselves? Don’t we all wish that others would not be so easy to highlight our faults, and failing to see, or worse, failing to allow us the time and space to strive to achieve, our potential?
@ Koreandramalover, Well said! I've always tried to live by one of these guidlines.
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koreandramalover/kay
September 13, 2010 at 8:17 PM
@HT
My humble thanks dear HT for your kind comment.
And I am gratified to know how you've always tried to live by one of the guidelines that I quoted - which I borrowed from numerous, faceless kind souls I have known and met in my 40 years of life on this earth and have tried to live by as best I could, God willing. :)
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81 Show2007
September 13, 2010 at 1:37 PM
I never read the manga myself, however, I love the anime to death... it brings back lots of my teens' memories...It will be interesting to see LMH to be the main actor..
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82 ar_arguably romantic
September 13, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Wow I can't believe he got the part! Somehow i imagined the character to be older and more slick- maybe someone like Kang Ji Hwan or maybe when Lee MinHo grows old enough to be unable to pass himself off as a teen/college kid.
Anyways, the picture you posted is great! I can't decide if he's buttoning up his shirt or taking it off!
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83 anonymous
September 13, 2010 at 2:40 PM
I heart Lee Min Ho...I hope he becomes a bold actor who makes interesting, unexpected choices for his future projects. As long as he does his utmost best to learn and grow from his acting roles, I will support him!
I'm looking forward to seeing him in a drama soon!
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84 SadieStarr
September 13, 2010 at 3:28 PM
OMGSH...sme hre...until it airs..cnt belive it...omona!
a womanizing detective? Bring It On Baby :p
i hvent read the manga...but i wnt to now...but i dnt think i will until after the show...cuz that ill keep comparing lyk i did w. BOF
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85 George
September 13, 2010 at 3:49 PM
SANTO DIOS !
If they make him as much of a perv as Ryo Saeba is in the manga, it is gonnae be EPIC !
That gives me something to love and expect in 2011, because like JB said before everything seems to be programmed for these few last months of 2010.
Anyway CITY HUNTER + LEE MINHO = MASSIVE LOVE
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86 Jackie
September 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Whatever role LMH will going to play. I will always love and support him. He is my forever ever personal crush!! Saranghe Lee Min Ho. Aja aja fighting!! You can do it!
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87 miniejungle
September 13, 2010 at 6:22 PM
oh yes, bring it on, womanizer Minho!!!! what can be better than good husband material Joon Jin Ho? Badass Kang Jin, it is!!! :D
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88 supah
September 13, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Meh, Jackie Chan did it better.
Or at least that's the only CH version I'm aware of, heck, I even remember the cool theme song.
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89 Misa
September 13, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Ahhh lee min ho..... so cute. I'm game for any of his dramas
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90 RadicalRee
September 13, 2010 at 8:01 PM
I can kind of see him as a pervy detective...
(That's a compliment)
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91 Jan
September 13, 2010 at 8:38 PM
Lee Min Ho is indeed a cool, responsible and hard working young actor who takes his roles seriously so as to depict the characters in his dramas well. I have seen him in BOF self- requesting to jump into the icy-cold pool in winter until he himself feels satisfied, just to create a scene realistically. He has been selected/approved personally by the author of the manga to take the lead in the "City Hunter." The confidence shown by the author (who chose him out of so many actors in S. Korea) in his acting skills is already an achievement for Lee Min Ho. I am optimistic that the drama will be a great "hit" as the story-line is great, especially with Lee Min Ho as lead. Hope the female lead will also be a dedicated actress.
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92 Cam
September 13, 2010 at 8:47 PM
WOOOT WWWOOOOOTTTT!!!!!
WHAT A SURPRISE NEWS! ^__________^
I can't believe that I didn't realized that everything's finally coming up soooo AWESOME at end of 2010 (this year), of course!
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93 ockoala
September 13, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Who wanted to read City Hunter? Here you go.
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/city_hunter/
City Hunter is a MANGA (a comic book) first and foremost. The ANIME (which is the animated cartoon) came afterwards and is not and should not be the canon.
I laugh at @lilly bc the anime is just silly stuff, no worries about LMH bastarizing it, which I don't think he'll do either.
The manga is epic, awesome to the nth degree. It wasn't one of the most popular serials in the 90s for nothing. Tsukasa Hojo wet his ears with Cat's Eye first (a story about three sisters who are cat burglars by night, and one sister's BF being the lead detective on their case), then dropped his magnum opus City Hunter on us.
Tsukasa Hojo wrote and drew City Hunter in his trademark style - very hyper real and the lades, OMG did Hojo love his ladies. Each story has a new lady in distress for our anti-hero to rescue. Get ready lots of R-rated scenes (no NC-17, thank the lord).
Anyways, I don't mind an updated take on CH - with a younger Ryo. But in the manga, his age is always a secret, but he's likely in his late 30s, at least, when he pairs up with Kaori, since he first met her when she's a kid and he's a mercenary already.
Jackie Chan's City Hunter was an abomination and should never be spoken of again. Ever. It was not City Hunter. It was Jackie Chan in the City doing his gummy Jackie routine. With the title of City Hunter put on in the front of it. Tsukasa apparently almost keeled over when he watched it.
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anonymous
September 14, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Thanks for posting the link to CH-manga.
Is CH-the anime available online with English-subs?
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Lilly
September 14, 2010 at 5:21 PM
And I just laugh at you because when did you read in my posts that the anime is a canon. Even though the manga is (and I have no doubts), the anime is not bad at all...
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koreandramalover/kay
September 14, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Dear ockoala
Thank you very much for putting in the link to City Hunter and for your comments. Much appreciated :)
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94 marmaladegal
September 14, 2010 at 1:14 AM
My curiosity for this drama has just piqued. This will be the first LMH drama that I'm actually interested in since BBF. I can totally imagine him in the role, I think he fits the womanizing type of character. I look forward on seeing this.
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95 skirtenbela
September 14, 2010 at 3:43 AM
though i can't imagine lee min ho to be womanizer it's still sound interesting, i know he can give justice to the role because he can act well
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96 Carinne
September 14, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Really? I rather see Siwon as lead. I just want to see more of LMH in guyliner and smoky eye shadow; I can't get that Extreme MV out of my head for some reason.
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Lahlita
September 15, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Hahaha, Carinne. What is it with you wanting to see Siwon as the lead in everything? I mean, you have great taste (perfect child is perfect), but this is too hilarious.
As for LMH in guyliner, this whole man-in-guyliner thing is rather hot, and yet not. Until I got into Korean entertainment, I'd never seen a pop culture in which men being coated in visible and at-times stylistic makeup was the mainstream. I'm simultaneously attracted and repelled by it.
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97 Jane
September 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM
lol... hilarious post. I guess I'm just not a manga person cos in my head, all I'm thinking is, "Why are people arguing this much about cartoons?"
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98 Lena
September 16, 2010 at 10:59 AM
MAN! I sooo wanna see this come to life!
I agree that LMH would need to put up at least a few punds of muscle for this role and He might be too young for the role but I think he could pull it off nicely. And if he does it right it could make his career, Ryo Saeba is a very complicated character, it requires both comic and dramatic skills in the span of seconds... It'll be a good challenge for the actor who plays him, be it LMH or someone else.
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99 mysterygur
September 20, 2010 at 5:38 PM
please dOnt criticise LEE MIN HO acting!!!!please aLLOw LEE MIN HO TO DO THIS DRAMA..CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS!!!
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100 kimchi lee
September 21, 2010 at 5:49 AM
I think it will be interesting to see how LMH takes on this role as a womanizing detective...and even more interesting to see the female lead.
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