Jung Yumi and Gong Yoo team up in Crucible
by javabeans
Gong Yoo (Finding Kim Jong-wook) and Jung Yumi (Oki’s Movie) have been cast in the movie Crucible, which is adapted from a novel of the same name by author Gong Ji-young. (I’m not very up on the Korean literary scene, but Gong is a name I recognize, having been recommended to me by a friend and also by my mother; she’s a popular and well-regarded novelist.)
The book is based on a real-life rape case that occurred at a Gwangju school for the deaf, albeit reworked into a fictionalized retelling. The story centers around a teacher at the school and a human rights activist; the plot unfolds after an assault occurs in secret at the school, and follows the process as the tragedy is uncovered and becomes known to the outside world. Gong Yoo will play the teacher who is helped by Jung Yumi’s activist character, the latter of whom possesses a strong sense of justice and is an administrator at a human rights activism organization.
The novel was published in 2009 and was a best-seller that drew much attention toward the real incident and led to the formation of an investigative committee a year later.
This sounds pretty meaty, and it doesn’t hurt that I am a fan of both actors. And while I like Gong Yoo a lot (I leave the hardcore lovin’ to girlfriday, as I value my life and physical safety), I absolutely adore Jung Yumi, who can be feisty and vulnerable, energetic and melancholy, and all at once to boot.
The film will begin filming in mid-February, and aims for a fall premiere.
Via E Daily
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1 Fasiris Fay
January 7, 2011 at 11:26 AM
love Gong Yoo; this does sound intriguing!
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2 grateful1
January 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I hope this becomes a vehicle for some much-needed consciousness raising-- it looks promising (so far).
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3 taft
January 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Gong yoo!!! but uhh...anyone else think his left eye looks really strange the more you stare at it? the right one is as adorkable as ever, guess i'll just stare at the one right eye dreamily...
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siam
January 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM
gosh, I didn't notice at first...and now (of course) I only see that.
THANK you very much taft, for destroying my pleasure ! (lol)
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GrandmaFran
January 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM
lol now that's all i see! it's creepin me out
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4 MissMellis
January 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM
It looks really promising so far. I'm a big fan of Gong Yoo so I'm glad that he's taking on such a good role! Really look forward to this one. Hope it doesn't disappoint me!!
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5 otk
January 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM
gong yoo should strip for us! teehee.
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6 otk
January 7, 2011 at 12:19 PM
gong yoo should strip for us! teehee.
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7 Amber
January 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I wish he'll make a drama soon because a movie is not enough of GY for me. I need like 50 episodes of him to make me a happy girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
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8 marypeg
January 7, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I always have to wait so long. :(
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9 aisuo415
January 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Sigh! Finally. I've been waiting for some Gong Yoo. The storyline sounds amazing. I'm in for sure.
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10 VioletTrefusis
January 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM
I adore Jung Yumi from Que Sera Sera drama! Glad seeing her back with something.
She doesn`t has many works, but she`s a lovely actress that impressed me with just one role.
Absolutely the same words I have about Gong Yoo: loved him in Coffee Prince, glad he`s back.
The source novel`s summary sounds promising, looking forward to the adaptation! :D
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11 coollady
January 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM
i love Gong Yoo but where's all the love for Jung Yumi in this thread? haha. in fact, i'm more excited about seeing her act than Gong Yoo cause i rarely see her anywhere else.
premise of movie sounds quite intriguing and has potential, and the fact that both actors are wonderful just takes the cake.
looking forward to this one for sure!
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12 jandoe
January 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM
i love her! this sounds like a potentially great movie
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13 shaz81
January 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM
I will watch anything this sexy namja is in SIGH !!!!
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14 xiaoSxin
January 7, 2011 at 3:16 PM
"I leave the hardcore lovin’ to girlfriday, as I value my life and physical safety"
Omo JB.. you cracked me up! The same line of convos happened yesterday on twitter too...^^
Yay for Gong Yoo in another project! I hope after this movie, he'll choose a drama again. But I want to see him in a trendy rom-com again actually. He can do all the "serious acting", meaty roles for the movies.. those can give him an film acting award. I am biased over the year end awards by broadcast stations. I always felt they were staged.
Good luck GOng Yoo!
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girlfriday
January 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Yep, Safety First! ;)
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15 aiqcn
January 7, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Now, I want to read this book. Translation in English?
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16 SteamyBun
January 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Okay. Gong Yoo as a teacher... I must see it. I like Jung Yumi lots as well.
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17 Taohua
January 7, 2011 at 7:02 PM
This sounds really interesting! And I really like both actors so definitely will keep an eye out. This kind of reminds me that I yet have to see the last both of them did respectively...need to get on that!
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18 ar_arguably romantic
January 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM
I like Gong Yoo better in movies (than in dramas) so I'm up for this movie!
and maybe this movie will get people to advocate even louder for more justice for rape victims!
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19 Porcelain
January 7, 2011 at 8:35 PM
That sexy pix of Gong Yoo? Ohnomnomnom...
Prob one of the few K-actor that can carry a light 'stache...
Do I need to fear my safety now hahaha..
Yes a movie... sounds promising... can't wait!
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20 rhea
January 7, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Oh, I absolutely adore Jung Yumi!!
:)
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21 cingdoc
January 7, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Gong Yoo...in anything....*blisssssss* I'm willing to stake my life for ya, you cute pie *looking around to see if grlfriday is nearby*
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22 PickmePICKME
January 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Gosh Look at my husband. Such sexiness is ingrained. Can not be faked or duplicated. Oh I sure know how to pick em. Gong Yoo, I will always love you!
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23 tamekadenise
January 7, 2011 at 11:52 PM
so yea im excited.
sounds awesome and something not really seen in kmovies.
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24 Mel
January 8, 2011 at 1:09 AM
I love both of them! Can't wait to see their chemistry!
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25 dany
January 8, 2011 at 2:32 AM
I love both actors and I'm happy to recognize her from Que sera sera. Great series, by the way.
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26 Zen
January 8, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Whether in movies or in drama, I would really love to see him. But yes, I agree, 50 episodes won't be enough to satisfy our craving for YOO.
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27 Diana Hansen
January 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM
i love and adore them both! i can't wait for this to air! thank you in advance to the wonderful subbers for helping us watch all these wonderful dramas and movies! and thanks to gong yoo and jung yumi!!
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28 Diana Hansen
January 8, 2011 at 8:33 AM
not to mention the wonderful recaps! hahaha!
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29 Shia
January 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Yes! Another Gong Yoo movie!~~
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30 Cam
January 10, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Ooooooh, this is VERY interesting! ^_^ Wow, Is it true about the real-story with Gwangju school for the deaf??
Lord, I will be looking forward to this movie, ofc! (FIGHTING, GOO YOO!!!!) =)
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31 Alexis
January 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM
GOONNNNG YOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
YEEESSSSS............HE'S realllly MINE, heheheh! (evil beams)
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32 liezel
January 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM
i really miss your appearance in movies.hope this new movie of yours will be a big hit!!!!
i'm so excited to see you again ;)
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33 liezel
January 21, 2011 at 5:35 AM
how i wish i could understand korean so i don't need subtitle!!!!!!!
GONG YOO rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
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34 suparti
February 6, 2011 at 5:16 PM
soo miss yoo
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35 bem22
April 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM
i hope that gong yoo and yoon eun hye will have another romantic comedy series :))) i love them both... hope it will be granted....
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36 Diana
May 2, 2011 at 11:23 PM
I love Gong Yoo. He is so manly!
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37 lilY
June 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Gong Yoo i Love him i hope he make more K-Dramas soon i need him lol i just saw finding Mr destiny Wonderful movie he was cool jet nerdy love it so much ,,,
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