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My Princess undergoes a PD switch

Kim Tae-hee and Song Seung-heon‘s new romantic-comedy series, My Princess, is about a month from entering its first shoots for its January 2011 premiere, and has undergone a recent director switch. Originally to be helmed by Hon and Fantasy Couple director Kim Sang-ho, now it’ll be led by Kwon Seok-jang of Pasta and Radish Kimchi.

According to a source with the production, this switch comes as a result of PD Kim incurring an fracture to his left leg that will require 12 weeks to heal. PD Kwon apparently has another drama in the works that is aiming for an October 2011 broadcast, but he’ll be putting that one on the back burner while he tackles My Princess first.

The MBC drama centers around the love of an “ordinary university student” (Kim Tae-hee) and a chaebol-turned-diplomat (Song Seung-heon). Excuse me while I get over my laughing fit at both of those descriptions. It’s like they’re taunting us, Go ahead and try to suspend your disbelief, I dare you. Her character is an older student (as in, she attends university later than the average student) who is described as “sly and thrifty,” and turns into a princess overnight.

Due to the sudden replacement of the director, My Princess is currently undergoing some script revisions. (Eek to last-minute story changes!) It’s being penned by Lovers in Paris and On Air writer Kim Eun-sook, along with new writer Jang Young-shil.

While I don’t have strong opinions about either PD, I’ll admit that I preferred Kim’s work to Kwon’s, and wasn’t much impressed by the look or the pace of the latter’s Pasta (cute drama was cute, but only thanks to the shining two stars and their chemistry). On the other hand, I’d been quite intrigued by the way Kim managed to create the perfect ambiance for his horror-thriller Hon (Soul). Oh well, what can ya do? Watch and laugh at the ridiculous shenanigans, I suppose.

Via BNT News, Newsen

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first! this story sounds interesting.

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They did a great job in My princess.
Everyone around the world salutes a job well done to them!
GO SONG SEUNG HEON & KIM TAE HEE!!
Continue to make us proud!!!!

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Kim and song aren't nessecarily the best actors out there. I wonder how this will go down.

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PD change in last minute? enough time for new PD to prepare for interesting, creative scenes? Storyline is ok? PD & storyline are very important to help the drama become hit. 2 famous stars alone are not enough to make the drama get big hit. Further, one more actor (big name), triangle(s), very interesting storyline are needed.

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They did a great job in My princess.
Everyone around the world salutes a job well done to them!
GO SONG SEUNG HEON & KIM TAE HEE!!
Continue to make us proud!! :)

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They did a great job in My princess.
Everyone around the world salutes a job well done to them!
GO SONG SEUNG HEON & KIM TAE HEE!!
Continue to make us proud!!! .

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i hope this will be pure fun and fantasy, like Taiwan's "Romantic Princess" which had a similar story.

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I dunno abt this drama.. But since I like KTH I'll probably watch this on its premiere

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the story and the title are both so hilariously off-putting, i don't... i don't even. ten to one it'll try to turn into a makjang halfway through to boost the ratings.

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I'm dying to know who the second leads are. Hopefully they wont outshine Kim tae hee.hahahah.

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If I am a new actor or actress in Korea I would love the get the 2nd lead...I mean this is literally their time to shine. As someone noted their dramas usually do good so by some miracle people watch their dramas so since the 2 main leads are like corpse trying to act then the 2nd leads will definitely be noticed more and hence their moment to shine will be so easily shown. hehehehe!!!

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*Yawn* We need more stories like SKKS vs this kind...

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As if the actors aren't bad enough...I foresee the appeal of a train wreck.

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I am easily pleased so the acting of the main leads won't necessary turn me off (though having recently completed "Sweet Spy", listening to Dennis Oh's acting can be utilised as a form of torture heh).

The plot sounds typical Cinderella-type story but hopefully it will be a bit different. I loved "Pasta" despite its flaws and as has been commented, the chemistry between the leads was sizzling..so here is hoping the same will happen here!.

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With 2 leading actors that CAN'T act out of their way of wet paper bag, I would have to be paid significant amount of money to watch this show.

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Loved your "laughing fit" reaction. I couldn't agree more.

I'll skip this thank you.

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arent they known for not being the best actor/actress??

so putting them together is like a disaster!
but we'll see how it goes

they're more known for their looks but their dramas pretty much does well

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LOL, Did PD Kim Sang Ho faked the fractured to his left leg?
He wanted to get out of this drama!

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i thouhgt the same thing. PD would rather injure himself rather than submit himself to the torture of directing these 2 non-actors! LOL

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We all know people will watch this for the eye candy anyway. I know I'll be watching because Kim Tae Hee is sooooo hooot.

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I totally agree with u about eye-candy situation. however, it's not enough for me. I think I'll pass that drama

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I was going to write pretty much the same comment! This will be a total eye candy show for me. They are both too gorgeous not to watch!

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yessss i candy for the win! LOL

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Why? Will she be taking of her clothes? If she is not then just look at her pictures and make better use of that 1 hour of your life than watch what I feel will be a disaster in the making.

Sorry for the unsolicited advise. Peace!

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this sounds horrible. but like it will be fun horrible...can't wait to laugh my pants off!

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haahah funnyy

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MBC is risking dismal ratings again. This is another hype-up drama like Road Number 1 and Playful Kiss.

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Sometimes you need to watch something you know will be awful - it makes you appreciate the good things even more. I think I'll check this out just for the car crash/train wreck factor. And Song Seung Heon's pretty face. But mostly to enjoy how awful this is going to be.

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Why can't they give SSH someone to REALLY act with him?

I can't help but think this will end up badly. :\

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But then, can SSH really act?

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Meh.. he's better than her. :) She needs to stick to CFs where she just needs to smile and look gorgeous.

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"But then, can SSH really act?"

Doesn't matter when you are the Lollipop Stallion ;)

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your laughing fit makes me laugh :D would you maybe be interested to recap? or get some fellow snarky recappers? it will be fun.

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why does this sound uncannily like the tw-drama a romantic princess??? as for the roles...
mwahaha...

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Definitely will skip this drama. Dont really like both of them. Plot a bit bland, IMO.

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With Mr. Song on board. Of course there will be changes. What to expect. 'East of Eden' anyone?

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I sincerely hope this will turn and surprise us. Otherwise, omg, it's just gonna be a laughing stock.

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MBC- Fail
KTH acting - Fail
SSH - eek

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Well, while most of all give sort of red light for this drama, it is somehow make me eager to watch it. You know, to check how bad it can be. Show me wrong, My Princess!

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Upto now I still can't figure out why k-drama fans consider SSH as "eye candy" or a "pretty face" or "handsome". He looks so ordinary to me. No matter how long and hard I look at his face, I just can't see the "eye candy", "pretty face", "handsome" that people see in him. Other actors, even in their still photos radiate charisma and personlity; SSH in still photos or even in motion lacks depth and personality. There is no inner quality/indefinable something that draws me in. He is like a cardboard or, yes, a robot that most kdrama fans call him.

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"He looks so ordinary to me. "

Hi Jang Dong Gun, I'm your biggest fan!! ;)

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I'm a little upset that Kim Tae Hee is working yet with another good actor but this time better looking (no offense, Lee Byung Hun).

Her acting is okay and I don't know, like Lee Dae-hee, I find her overrated.

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agree to that. although i dont find KTH a good actress, i find her better than Lee Da Hae.
a person with good personality but okay acting is way better than good acting but has b*tch personality

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Before the drama begin the script go changing so we will expect more script revamp as Mr SSH and Miss KTH acting begins and also when the film rove !. Might look out for the 2nd leads as they are more interesting to watch.

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though the storyline is different, for some reason, this reminds me of the bland tw rom-com drama, Romantic Princess (which sadly has a great opening song- ruined it on a ). SSH isn't as bad as Wu Zun, but they are both known more for their pretty faces.

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One posed - touching his cheek and the other one touching her neck ! . What to expect ?.

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@30: lol, ha ha ha , you cracked me up, so true
will skip it for sure, I even don't think KTH is a beauty at all her eyes , so annoying to look at , her ugly tooth & mouth, and her face , bleh, her skin, ew, needs PTS to look flawless, CF queen, ha ha , really a joke

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A light, romantic comedy should be right up their alley, but the premise seems pretty silly.

As for their physical appearance, while preferences are subjective, objectively they are both really attractive people (for instance, the only real flaw KTH has is that her eyes are just a little bit too close to each other).

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Am I shallow if I admit I want to watch this because of the hot faces? Never mind the acting talent, I'm sure that will provide a lot of material to mock/enjoy.

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Why do I have the feeling that they both are too old for this genre?

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Not really a fan of both actors and with the last minute changes from both the PD and script, I must say that this is just the perfect recipe for a disastrous series but then again I like surprises so who knows they might surprise me. I honestly haven't found anything from both their works where I saw them with good chemistry with their co-actors. Pasta is good for me due to the main actors chemistry but these 2 just does not feel right at all. I'd rather watch paint dry that is what I am feeling when I just imagine these 2 together.

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chaebol-turned-diplomat meets ordinary!thrifty!student-turned-princess?

awesome! i can't wait! surely it can't be as bad as romantic princess was anyway xD

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anyway cause its lead actor is Song Seung heon, I suppose I'll watch it in any case.

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Good luck to the drama. I'm watching this cause of SSH!

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Oooh, This story must be interesting about this 2 adorable couples, heh.

I hope I will be looking forward this drama, of course. =)

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How can new director have time to work out the details of scenes or to create new funny, sweet scenes? Director is good? Director has time to prepare for the drama? They have time to make marvelous cinematography? The script has many exciting, romantic, funny situations? Storyline is interesting & logical? Some scenes that are close to real life? I understand, in real life, few is lucky to engage, marry the prince or millionaire, billionaire. Famous actor, actress cannot save the drama if director, script , cinematography, musics, etc... are not well prepared and supporting actors and actresses are not good.

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I do not like director of Pasta. He will reduce the ratings of this drama.

He made the chef in Pasta becomes illogical arrogant in first several episodes of Pasta. He made the lead actress in Pasta becomes stupidly stubborn.

I do not know what this director will make casts of my Princess become?

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What does PD short for? Producer Director? I'm showing my ignorance here.

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AHA!. did you watch it.? it is so interesting, give only watch for 2 weeks but this drama gives me a lot of inspiration. KIM TAE HEE is the best, beautiful, and SONG SEUNG HUN is the best, handsome, they are perfect. So? the guys out there saying bad about them. YOU! JERK!> :))

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