Character stills and posters for Myung-wol the Spy

78 July 9, 2011July 11, 2011

by javabeans

Here’s a whole slew of official posters, character stills, and behind-the-scenes photos from romantic-spy-action-comedy Myung-wol the Spy, which premieres this week. I have to say, some of these look utterly ridiculous — I love it.

My particular favorite is the poster of the leads on a motorcycle, dressed in wedding garb. It suits the drama’s wacky premise: Beautiful and deadly North Korean spy (Han Ye-seul) infiltrates the South with her fiercely loyal sidekick (Lee Jin-wook) and is ordered to get close to a Hallyu star (Eric)… by marrying him. Hello, hijinks.

The comic angst is sure to multiply when our top spy then falls for her husband/target/mark, which makes me think this is like a cross between Shiri and Notting Hill. I don’t know why nobody’s ever done this premise before, but I’m thankful for it now.

The fourth leg of the main character quadrangle is played by Jang Hee-jin, a top actress and hotel heiress. Can we have her fall for the strait-laced sidekick, please? For some reason I think it would be hilarious if Lee Jin-wook’s agent character were tightly wound and utterly humorless, only to find some bratty little princess upsetting his world order.

The story’s crazy enough that it could go either way — hilarious or lame — but I deeply hope it gives us some screwball magic. Also, with both male leads recently out of the army, I don’t suppose it’s too much to ask for double the shower scenes? Oh, all right, I won’t be demanding. Half-nekkid pool shots will do just fine. Or shirtless volleyball.

Spy Myung-wol replaces the just-ended Baby-Faced Beauty on KBS.

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1 tohru314

July 9, 2011 at 8:14 PM

Oh I'm excited! It looks so quirky...in other words it's my kind of drama!

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2 snow

July 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM

i really hope it'll be a lot of wacky fun. the posters look great! and yes please, double the shower scenes! rawr!!

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pipit

July 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

We don't want those bodies to go unappreciated do we?!

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3 favegirl13

July 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM

seriously planning to watch this

how am i going to get through orgo 2 with all these distractions

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Mimi

July 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM

I have the MCAT to get through this summer and all these new dramas aren't helping my study schedule. Even if I have to stay up a little longer, dramas, here I am! Good luck with orgo!

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4 sweetyo0on

July 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM

I wonder why Lee JinWook's first comeback drama after his release would be the second lead or a romcom drama. They get the least airtime and character development. >.< Otherwise this is looking so cute! I'm a little iffy on Han YeSeul's acting but Kim TaeHee surprised me with My Princess so I'm going to stay optimstic!

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all4movies

July 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM

What's wrong with second lead? If done right, he'll shoot to the top with all the fan love he'll be getting.

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bd

July 9, 2011 at 9:48 PM

Both KTH and HYS starred in "Nine Tailed Fox" - not a very good drama I'd have to say, but while neither actress' acting was very good, KTH's was less bad (but definitely a lot of eye-candy for 1 drama).

And speaking of KTH, in the photo where HYS is pursing her lips and carrying Eric, she kinda looks like KTH.

Some real nice shots of JHJ - in the center photo where she is wearing the blue/white outfit, she shares some resemblance to Jeon Ji Hyun

Have to say, women in uniform = hot (I don't think anyone, tho, could beat JJH in a cop's uniform in "Windstruck").

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5 Arhazivory

July 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM

How did this come to be my most anticipated drama of the year? lol...I've been on edge waiting for this to premier. :D

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6 Kasie J.

July 9, 2011 at 8:33 PM

Oh I am so excited! Yay! These stills look so awesome. Hope the drama is great too. XD

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KDrama Fan

July 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM

Same here.

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7 So3

July 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

There really is a pool scene for Eric in the Singapore episode.

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Jay-Z

July 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Yes! xD *drool*...

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8 DC

July 9, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Lee Jin Wook!!! <333 So glad to have him back!

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9 autumnscribbles

July 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

This looks fun, it's like the whole thing was taken from a comic book. I am all for wacky humour and sexy man-abs. oh drama, please don't disappoint me.

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10 jean

July 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

can't wait for this... but please, drama, don't disappoint..
I love eric and i want to watch and enjoy this...

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Mia

July 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

I know! I love him too....and he doesn't do the drama(s) as much as the other ones.....and he's so good at the dry deliveries and I honestly think he has very solid acting.....*sigh* I need it to not be like the 'Lie to Me' fiasco that raised my hopes....and then just pushed me down....

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11 Mia

July 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Javabeans needs a shirtless (by that I mean pantless too) volleyball scene stat.

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doublen

July 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM

ME TOO :D Shirtless volleyball sounds better than shower...it is gonna be longer!

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12 missjb

July 9, 2011 at 9:09 PM

oh god! give me some love hate relationship dynamic but quirky then I'm sold. If so, they will become my OTP of the year ... Yes please? Just watch the 2nd teaser spy myung wol, and I'm sold already with this pairing. monday can get any faster?

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13 adverseffects

July 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM

I so wasn't looking forward to this until I saw the new pics and extended trailer. It looks so cute!! I just hope they can pull off the wackiness + spy shenanigans + romance all in one show.

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14 YerVang

July 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

This looks interesting.

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15 kukkoo

July 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

ROFL looking at the two posters. This drama is going to be totally wacky and funny i bet.

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16 Venus

July 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

I'm so hoping *crossing fingers* that we get another solid romcom drama after BL.

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17 Daniela

July 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

I was watching the last episodes of Baby faced Beauty and the people who uploaded them were kind enough and they kept the promos for this one. IM ON THIS BOAT. This looks GOOD. It sounded fun since the beginning.
I've never seen this actors (I dont find Eric very attractive (don't kill me please! ok, He has a pretty smile) but he looks good for the role and maybe I will be able to find his attractiveness once I see him act. Some actors have that, in stills they look very different than in action. Just, please shave, Eric) but I think its good because I wont be dissapointed if this fails (Im looking at you, Yoon Eun Hye).
From the promos I think he is a swimmer...yay!
"Can we have her fall for the strait-laced sidekick, please?" PLEASE?!

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18 Joy

July 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

Yey , I'm excited.

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19 Indy

July 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

Ohhh, I'm excited... can't wait... can't wait!!!

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20 theedie

July 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM

oooh they're throwing in a marriage scenario? This oughta be good.

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21 laya

July 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM

Ooooh, looking good.

I'm getting a Mr. and Mrs. Smith vibe :P

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mary

July 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM

Except Mr. Smith looks like a self-centered coward. heehee

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22 Verónica

July 9, 2011 at 11:43 PM

It looks so fun and crazy!!! Looking forward to watch this, I may not find Eric that hot, but there's something about him that I love!!! :)

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23 stratosphere

July 9, 2011 at 11:53 PM

Man, I'm looking forward to this so much now... hope it's as good as it looks right now *fingers crossed*

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24 nickynisa

July 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

"double shower scenes... half-naked pool shots... shirtless volleyball..."

i always love ur comment... LOL-ing hard... it's premiere tonight... excited... yay...

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25 Dara

July 9, 2011 at 11:59 PM

Eric's hair color (-__-)!

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26 Ace

July 10, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Sauna scenes for the guys!
Cautiously optimistic that this'll be good..*crossing fingers*

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27 Hana

July 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

gosh soooo cute I can't wait!

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28 Banu

July 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM

^__^ this looks good.. Auw Eric so handsome.. O__O already a KISS..YAY for that..

Looking forward to see this drama ..

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29 Jaykah

July 10, 2011 at 2:35 AM

Hooray!! It finally here, can't wait for ep 1!! :D

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30 salina

July 10, 2011 at 2:47 AM

i really can't wait to see Eric on my screen again! i hope it's as good and fun as it looks! and lives up to my squeeeee!

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31 Aphrodite

July 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

I didn't laugh that much looking at photos, but when I read your demands about having them nekkid, I spit my coffee!
LOL
Hope it ll be nice! Seems interesting!

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32 Locturne

July 10, 2011 at 2:58 AM

I've just realized Lee Jin Wook starred in this drama. I loved him in Someday, but since then he doesn't seem to have done anything really interesting. T_T I wish he could get a good lead role...

And yay for shower scenes!

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33 luvoldies

July 10, 2011 at 4:03 AM

wait a minute... north korea doesn't have a celeb but they own nuke

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appie

July 10, 2011 at 4:49 AM

No, I think she suppose to be North Korean spy and have gone in a mission to spy on the South; thats our Eric.

I can't wait for it to premier, though I'm trying not to be too excited as I've felt disappointed with some of the anticipated Summer dramas >_< But hey, this does look good cos our heroine is kickass -literally! <3

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34 ginnie

July 10, 2011 at 4:33 AM

Eric Eric Eric Eric Eric Eric Eric Eric

This looks good!

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35 pea

July 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

i like..i like..i like...ericccccc!!!!!

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36 yong in

July 10, 2011 at 5:16 AM

i'm so ready for Beautiful Spy! i love the premise. it's going to be fun... : )

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37 EmoBunny

July 10, 2011 at 5:28 AM

LOVING these stills! XD can't wait for it to start <3

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38 malta

July 10, 2011 at 5:38 AM

So many pretty people everywhere. This cast is too good looking, if that's even possible.

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39 mars

July 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

You can always, always count on k-dramas to load up on the pretty. The main pairing looks adorable and I really hope now (thanks, JB) that there will eventually be two love lines. Lee Jin-wok is too damn hot not to get somebody! I will fill the void if need be.

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40 obivia

July 10, 2011 at 7:19 AM

Shirtless volleyball, ha!!! I can't wait for your initial thoughts on this one, JB/GF!

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41 Kim Yoonmi

July 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

I liked the preview on this--this goes on my list between the sageuk drama fest coming our way. I hope, really hope it's full of quirky love hijinks with interesting characters.

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Kim Yoonmi

July 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM

BTW, Double brooding shower scenes together? OK... I've been reading too many of Girlfriday's fantasies....

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42 girlatsea

July 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Can't wait for tomorrow!

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43 Diana Hansen

July 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM

can't wait can't wait can't wait! erics back! woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and this sounds so fun! love them all and you know we have to have some half nekked something there! just hope i am not drinking something when it happens hehehe! course my screen could use a little cleaning! sorry, i am just so excited to have eric back!

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44 lemonicricket

July 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

Wow, is it just me or does Eric really look like Kang Ji Hwan in a couple of those stills?

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45 kdramacrazy

July 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM

another rom-com to watch. HYS beauty is some like combination of Kim Tae Hee and Shin Min Ah for me as I see her. . (";)

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46 Chintu

July 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM

it is premierring today right???

are you recapping this???

If so, then thanks in advance, totally love eric, han yeseul & like jinwook (haven't formed any opinion about jang heejin yet)...

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47 Chintu

July 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

sorry, it's premierring on 11th right??? thing is, here it is already jul 11, 1:05 a.m. didn't realise the korean date or the american date, whatever is appearing next to my comment...

i'm from india, the indian date precedes the korean one? i thought vice-versa... or are you writing from the US?

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48 sarang

July 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

Really looking forward to this drama, it seems like a lot of fun. Please tell me you girls are going to recap it, pretty please with an extra large cherry on top.