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Flower Boy Ramyun Shop’s press conference

by javabeans

Yum yum yum.

The cast of tvN’s new Flower Boy Ramyun Shop showed up for their drama’s production press conference on October 27 at Seoul’s CGV theater, and they’re all looking adorable. And while lead actress Lee Chung-ah is looking fresh and flirty, I can tell you she’s not the one(s) I’m looking at.

Why hellooooo there, Jung Il-woo! I love that he’s playing the youngest role he has in years, while Lee Ki-woo just got out of the army, and yet they look the same age. Even if their characters — the Ramyun Princes? We need a nickname, stat — have got to be about a decade apart.

As you probably know by now, the drama is a romantic comedy centered around a ramyun shop: The heroine runs it, a talented chef cooks at it, and a high school chaebol owns it. On top of that, a staff of young pretty boys is brought in to work at it. It’s Coffee Prince-esque in setup, except with a different configuration of the main love triangle. I’ve seen enough boss-assistant romances where the woman’s always the assistant, so I’m looking forward to seeing one where the heroine’s the noona to our hero. He may have his chaebol weight behind him, but she’s got age privileges, and that means she’s got a certain ability to boss him around some, too. I can’t wait.

The drama is directed by Pyo Min-soo, who is a respected PD who hasn’t really had a ratings hit in years but whose projects I find refreshing, each in their own way. He’d struck it big (huge, enormous) with young love in Full House, then went after slower, more thoughtful work for a while (Insoon is Pretty, The World They Live In), but has been coming back round to lighter, more comical material (Coffee House, You’ve Fallen For Me). I think he has a pretty good hand with youthful romance, so I’m hoping he brings out all the fun and zest that a premise like this has to offer.

Aside from the main trio, the drama also features a cast of new faces, starting with actress Ho-su, who appears to be making her drama debut in this project. The trio of actors posing together are Do Sang-woo, a 23-year-old model and vocalist; Song Jae-rim, a 26-year-old model and actor from movies Grand Prix and Actresses; and newbie Jeon Bong-hyun.

Pictured below them are Park Min-woo and Jo Yoon-woo, two more new faces with fresh resumés.

Flower Boy Ramyun Shop premieres on tvN on October 31 and airs on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Via Osen

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1 Tha

October 26, 2011 at 9:19 PM

I'm so in!!!

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Diana Hansen

October 27, 2011 at 8:58 PM

oh me too! i am so in!

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2 Tha

October 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM

All by looks alone! I'm so vain!

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3 Dramafever

October 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

I know Jung Il-woo is very tall but the second lead guy is taller. I wonder how tall he is. He looks so CUTE! I never see him in any drama. I still love Jung Il-woo. And I just spot another cutie in the grey suit at the right hand corner before the last pix. This drama is full of cuties. Swoon!

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MJ

October 27, 2011 at 12:42 AM

According to asianmediawiki.com which was access on 27-OCT-2011 @ 2:27AM CST/CDT

Lee Ki-Woo Profile:
■ Name: Lee Ki Woo
(Lee Ki Woo's other name: Lee Gi Wu as stated by wiki.d-addicts.com/Lee_Ki_Woo)
■ Hangul: 이기우
■ Birthdate: October 23, 1981
■ Birthplace: South Korea
■ University: Dankook University
■ Major: Business Administration
■ Height: 192cm
■ Weight: 78kg
■ Blood Type: AB Type

Notes on Lee Ki-Woo:

1. On November 9th, 2009, Ki-woo Lee entered the Chungnam Nonsan Army Training Center to serve his mandatory two year military enlistment.
2. Ki-woo Lee completed filming upcoming films "Wedding Dress" & "Sin of a Family" prior to his enlistment.

Lee Ki-Woo Filmography:

■ Sin of a Family | Woori Yiwootwei Bumjoe (2011) - Detective Lee
■ Wedding Dress | Wedingdeureseu (2010)
■ Lost and Found (2008)
■ Crazy Waiting | The Longest 24 Months (2008)
■ Someone Behind You (2007)
■ Shim's Family (2007)
■ Woman on the Beach (2006) - Beach resort caretaker
■ Lost in Love (2006) - Sang-shik
■ Sad Movie (2005) - Sang-gyu
■ Tale of Cinema (2005) - Jeon Sang-won
■ He Was Cool (2004) - Kim Han-seong
■ Windstruck (2004) - Prince
■ Spin Kick (2004) - Seok-bong
■ Classic (2003) - Tae-su

Lee Ki-Woo TV Dramas:

■ Flower Boy Ramen Shop | Ggotminam Ramyeongage (tvN / 2011) - Choi Gang-Hyuk
■ Star's Lover | Seutaui Yeonin (SBS / 2008-2009) - Jung Woo-Jin
■ Kid Gang (OCN / 2007)
■ The Daring Sisters | Balchikhan Yeojadeul (MBC / 2006) - Jang Woo-Jin (rookie)
■ A Love to Kill | I jukilnomui sarang (KBS2 / 2005) - Kim Joon-Sung
■ Not Alone | Honjaga Aniya (SBS / 2004)

Lee Ki-Woo TV Movies:

■ Story of Wine (Mega TV / 2008)

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MJ

October 27, 2011 at 12:48 AM

The information above is about the 2nd lead guy you were questioning about and his name is Lee Ki-Woo.

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Dramafever

October 27, 2011 at 3:16 AM

Thank you so much for the info MJ. I really appreciated. He looks like he is about 24 and he is actually 30 already? He had all that dramas and movies done and I did not know of him. Where have I been? Actually I saw A Love to Kill and only remember Rain for some reason but did not recognize who Lee Ki-Woo was. I have to go back and watch that drama again. How can I miss such a cutie like him.

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Mama J

October 27, 2011 at 4:56 PM

He's the rich boyfriend - he had a perm, and glasses.

blergh

October 27, 2011 at 8:20 AM

An oppa! Woohoo!!!! :D

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4 queencircles

October 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!! The main trio looks SO cute!

...and woah, what are those two boys from that second trio wearing??

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okitokki

October 27, 2011 at 2:19 AM

…and woah, what are those two boys from that second trio wearing??

my thoughts exactly. i don't understand fashion.

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5 bui

October 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM

I want a Lee Min-ho cameo(eg. a customer at shop) in this. He can do this for his friend.

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gingeranna

October 27, 2011 at 1:19 AM

Yeah, and that guy with a polka dot coat can be his little brother. Or wanna-be hyung. Something like "I wanna be like Jun Pyo when I grow up! Look! I already got a questionable sense of fashion!!!"

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iii

October 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

LOL!

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jomo143

October 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM

YES! With a perm! and salmon pants.

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6 Noelle

October 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM

Wow that boy be tall! And Jung Il Woo totally looks like he's checking out that girls ass LOL.

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7 Mama J

October 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM

JUST figured out that the chef is Lamp Post from A Love to Kill - wow, what a difference 6 years and a hair cut make!

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jandoe

October 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM

OMG I LAUGHED SO HARD AT YOUR COMMENT. Total win.

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8 ck1Oz

October 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM

I didn't even see the females in the final line up :-)

Off to Google his height. She is wearing 10cm heels and is still shorted than him by a head. How tall is he?

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9 purexorange

October 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM

so much eye candy *drooool*
and i thought jung il woo was tall, but the other guy is taller than him!

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10 ar_arguably romantic

October 26, 2011 at 9:39 PM

How is it that Lee Ki Woo is not aging?! it's been quite some time since The Classic!

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pistachione

October 27, 2011 at 6:07 AM

yeah! now I remember where I've seen this guy - Lee Ki Woo. He's in The Classic. He looked funny there though, and I remembered he was really tall.

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11 cv

October 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

yay! can't wait! There going to be recaps on this one? I'm hoping vikis are subbing this one ! ^^

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12 blokkoms

October 26, 2011 at 9:43 PM

Jung Il-woo!!! SQUEEEE

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13 jossy

October 26, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Lee Ki Woo I'm totally fixated on you... oh.so.f#%•ing.Hot!
and here is where Im having pangs of nostalgia ...
How do we bring the YUMMY Faction into the 21st century?
hmmm :)

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14 coconutjuice

October 26, 2011 at 9:46 PM

This drama and What's Up needs to air like NOW!!! I need my drama fix haha.

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xiaoSxin

October 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM

agree! What's Up (Team Park Kyu) and Ramyun Shop (Team Scheduler) <3333

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15 xiaoSxin

October 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Scheduler is back!!!!! teehee

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16 muchadoboutlove

October 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

counting days starting from now :D can't wait!

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17 Jadebabe

October 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Omg, Lee Ki-woo is soooo tall :)

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18 Sammy

October 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM

I remember Lee Ki Woo from A Love to Kill, he played an inconsequential role in it though. But whoa I didn't realize he was so freakin tall before I saw his army release day pictures! :O

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19 VV

October 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Wow, that guy is tall. He makes JIW look very short in comparison.

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20 Kath

October 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM

The only issue with this drama is I have a feeling after watching each episode I'm going to want to eat Ramyun lol BUT I'm so in for this drama ^^

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21 Nabby

October 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

Those boys are sporting some...interesting fashion, but I can't really comment, because I'm not really looking at the clothes.

And I am so, so excited for this! I originally thought that the heroine would be paired with Lee Ki-Woo, so knowing that it's actually Jung Il-Woo is making me so excited!

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22 torrtis

October 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM

Killer bod, Ho-Su...

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23 cingdoc

October 26, 2011 at 10:48 PM

Ramyun...ramen...Rawr Men...hehe

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cingdoc

October 26, 2011 at 10:51 PM

Sorry ...that comment is so ICOMYM comment ...hehehehe
*gonna burn in Hell...* JIW, your dimples just kill me...

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pohonphee

October 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

lol right. straight to the point Rawww men!

no PD Pyo's picture? :( I like him like I like Kim Gab-soo.

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alua

October 27, 2011 at 1:33 AM

We need a "like" button for the comments...

Totally lol on your "Rawr Men"...

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Mama J

October 27, 2011 at 4:27 AM

This will forever be known as Flower Boy Rawr Men Shop to me. Thanks for the belly laugh so early in the morning!

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Raine

October 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

Me too! Totally cracked up. I'm so stoked for this. Especially as I marathoned episodes 18 to 22 of TPM last night and went to bed crying for my favorite character, Jung (and Kyung-hye, they come as a pair). Seriously, drawn and quartered?????? ACK! I know it happened, but it still is a total shock to the system.

Give me some FBRawr Men. Stat.

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Mama J

October 27, 2011 at 1:00 PM

Raine...wanna know what I've been doing?

CHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNO.

Omg. Will these chests spoil all sageuks for me forever? (I know, this one's fusion.)

Oh Ji HOMYGOD. Jang Hyuk too. And the goofy one is the bad boyfriend from Personal Taste, and I saw Jeum Gan Di's dad, and sidekick from Vampire Prosecutor...am only on Episode 2.

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Mama J

October 27, 2011 at 2:45 PM

I should say...have only made it through Episode 2 because sometime within the last 2 weeks someone uploaded all episodes (in good quality, too!) with Eng subs of Sang Doo, Let's Go to School and I'm on Episode 7 of that :) Yay Rain! I think this is the only series I hadn't seen anything of so far and I couldn't find it anywhere, viki etc all had broken links, every where I checked.

bspanda

October 27, 2011 at 5:19 AM

"Rawr Men" - my thoughts exactly cingdoc!

(BTW *waves* and belated greetings for those who were around the OT during the City Hall mania days! Awww so fun)

Hmmm I suggest 'Raawwr Yum Men' could apply too....

Wholy skyscraper - Lee Ki Woo is taaaallllll. He makes Jung Il-Woo look short. While I am still not able to endure 'Star Lover' to finish it (really my eyeballs protested in pity for Choi Ji Woo's eyeballs and could not focus at all...at all) I have always found his roles suprisingly memorable. Esp 'Sad Story'

And if they ever need to cast a sibling for LKW I would vote first for cutey Kim Bum (who is also looking mighty fine(r) and as I am convienently a member of ICOMYM, I chose to keep oogling!)

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bspanda

October 27, 2011 at 5:41 AM

edit "Sad Story" - meant 'Sad Movie'

I blame it on the being distracted by the Rawr Men :)

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Steamy Bun

October 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

LOL!!!

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24 soserious

October 26, 2011 at 11:03 PM

i love jung il-woo and all but i'm actually in for LEE KI-WOO. I know he's never really played outstanding roles, but I love the actor. he's got this refreshing feel. i've had this crush on him since 'bad women' (where kim bum was in too!!)

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25 iamTyrantPotsie13

October 26, 2011 at 11:40 PM

OMG the second lead is freakin' huge! He makes Jung Il Woo look shorter, who is apparently 6'1'' tall. Maybe Lee Ki Woo's height is ranging about 6'4'' to 6'6''. He's tall alright! But my heart still belongs to Jung Il Woo. =))) Can't wait til the 31st.

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26 doublen

October 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM

Lee Ki-woo looks so serious, i guess that the age difference.
WAITING! so excited
I want jung il woo to be as popular as lee min ho, and one day see them together in some crazy action movie....
Min-ho will be smartass spy and il-woo his womanizer colleague!!!!

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27 YY Chats with Toast Between Bites

October 27, 2011 at 12:13 AM

Who's the lead actor in Flower Boy Yumyum Shop?

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MJ

October 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM

Jung Il-woo as the male lead in Flower Boy Ramyun Shop -
a romantic comedy.

Lee Ki-woo will play a “genius chef”. He is the second male lead in Flower Boy Ramyun Shop - a romantic comedy.

Cast in the romantic lead opposite Jung Il-woo is Lee Chung-ah - female lead in Flower Boy Ramyun Shop - a romantic comedy.

In Flower Boy Ramyun Shop, Lee Chung-ah plays Eun-bi, a 25-year-old university student who’s preparing for the civil service exam, who manages the ramyun shop populated by a staff of pretty boys. Sort of like Coffee Prince, except the heroine’s the boss and one of her romantic interests (Lee Ki-woo) is employed as her genius chef.

Information listed above can be found at:

Drama Casting & News
Jung Il-woo’s new drama Flower Boy Ramyun Shop
by javabeans | August 29, 2011 |
http://www.dramabeans.com/2011/08/jung-il-woos-new-drama-flower-boy-ramyun-shop/

Drama Casting & News
Lee Ki-woo joins Flower Boy Ramyun Shop
by javabeans | September 7, 2011 |
http://www.dramabeans.com/2011/09/lee-ki-woo-joins-flower-boy-ramyun-shop/

Drama Casting & News
The ladies of Flower Boy Ramyun Shop
by javabeans | September 15, 2011 |
http://www.dramabeans.com/2011/09/the-ladies-of-flower-boy-ramyun-shop/

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28 tara

October 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

counting kim bum too! if three of them-JIW, LMH and KM in the same drama, that's would be perfect ;-)
i cannot believe why lee ki-woo is not aging, i still remember him as shin mi ah's fiancee in a love to kill... i am so gonna watch this drama..

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29 tara

October 27, 2011 at 12:35 AM

sorry..i mean KB hehe

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30 elle

October 27, 2011 at 1:07 AM

is it just me or did lee chung ah really had a lot of stuff done on her face? she looks hella different from her temptation of wolves days! i think she did something to her eyes, nose, cheekbones, and chin. but hey, she looks great!

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DB5K

October 27, 2011 at 1:43 AM

I almost didn't recognize her!!! But yes, she's the same girl from Temptation of Wolves. I think she did get subtle work done on her face. She looked innocent, naive and a bit countrified before, and she still has that gentle look, but now she looks more sophisticated. I agree she looks "better" now, but she also looks more generic with her unique characteristics ironed out.

I was trying to get my finger on why she looks so different, and now I know why. I think she got Botox injections to narrow her jawline. She had a more squarish jaw line before. I don't think she did anything to her cheekbones though. She probably also got work on her nose. The tip of her nose looks slightly pointier. I remember her nose was slightly more droopy/dipped before. I think she got an injection for her nose as well. Her eyes look brighter and more awake now too. I remember her eyes looked a little sleepy before. That could be just me though.

All in all, I think that's it. I don't necessarily think she got plastic surgery, though. Probably just injections for her nose and jaw.

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mnstpdu08

October 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Maybe she lost weight?

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elle

October 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

she wasn't that fat in accidental couple. i think she did lose weight - 10lbs, give or take. but still, losing the few extra pounds won't make her jawline that pointed and her cheekbones that defined.

but hey, she really looks REALLY great so i don't care if she had a lot done on her face. just saying she looks different, that's all.

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elle

October 27, 2011 at 6:50 PM

i think she did more than botox on her jawline. it's much pointed now. maybe a bit of contouring? and her cheeks were a lot chubbier then! maybe she lost weight but i still think she did a lil sculpting around the cheeks. but her, im no plastic surgeon so that's just me.

i have to say, korean plastic surgeons are dang good! been to korea twice and i've seen before & after ads plastered around subway stations -- and every single time, my friends and i were dumbfounded how a person can look soooo different yet not look too plastic.

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31 Lisa Purba

October 27, 2011 at 1:15 AM

Jung Il-WOO, Park Min-WOO, and Jo Yoon-WOO. Hmm...what's up with these Woos faction? I hope the drama can also WOO me :p

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Lisa Purba

October 27, 2011 at 1:16 AM

Oh...and Lee Ki-WOO! and Do Sang-WOO!! Wooooh!

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32 conan

October 27, 2011 at 1:22 AM

Now I REALLY want to eat ramyun. Curse you, ramyun boys/princes/hot people!

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Raine

October 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

Give me boys for dinner :P

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33 Viki

October 27, 2011 at 1:30 AM

omg, Jung Il Woo is soooo cute in here :)

danggg, he's already tall but the other lead is taller!!! OMG.

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34 alua

October 27, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Who's the guy with the long hair (and somewhat weird pants) in the last pic?

This drama better be good, I'm counting on it!

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35 sally_b

October 27, 2011 at 1:55 AM

I'm SO ....in.

bring it on. a much needed ~ light drama~

BONUS: eye candy

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36 3pleX

October 27, 2011 at 2:11 AM

are we even supposed to see anyone else standing beside handsome, quiet, giant lee ki woo? his serious demeanor adds mystery to his person, makes me want to know more about him. he is a giant, but he looks like he is a softie at heart. if i do check out this drama it would be to watch this giant teddy bear.

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37 vic

October 27, 2011 at 2:35 AM

this picture was the best :))
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm96/javabeans122/drama/2011/ramyun/ramyun_pc23.jpg

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Dramafever

October 27, 2011 at 3:24 AM

LOL. Got caught!

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lala

October 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM

Hahaha.. nicee!

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38 sjsmn

October 27, 2011 at 3:20 AM

gaawd, they are all tall people, girls, too

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39 D

October 27, 2011 at 3:25 AM

i know im late - no thanks to RL but that 182cm hottie Lee Ki-woo is MINE.. all mine, k? Sorry if i sounded like a rabid fangirl but hv to be territorial here, kekeke.. he stole my heart in That Guy's Cool.

So pls divert yr attention to d Scheduler, he's cute n had a better hair here

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40 S3

October 27, 2011 at 3:41 AM

I heard that Lee Ki Woo is a muslim.. is that right?

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MJ

October 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM

Hey S3,

You should never talk about religion, politics or money may cause conflict or hurt feelings.

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41 D

October 27, 2011 at 4:11 AM

@ S3

ummm, I think i read similar comment/question bfr, most prob by you too. I dont know where u hear that. Maybe you're genuinely curious.

Why i even bother to respond when i do not hv d answer *rolleye at self* but whatever it is, it shuldnt make any difference. He's still Lee Ki-woo..

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42 bspanda

October 27, 2011 at 5:32 AM

On closer inspection (hey I ain't nothin' if not thorough for oggling I mean quality control of the main male cast) - WTF is with the hairstyles?

Was there a meeting between mass wind gust and hairspray factory explosion which curiously only struck one side of the head? Dead kiwi convention? Really!??

I mean this is soo distracting and detracts from the fine faces. Fashion I can ignore *ahem 2nd male trio* but faces? Please please please I hope this just the 'promo hair helmet' and that 'really flattering (or at least flatter) hair' is coming onboard during the drama . But hey I am a team player and will tough it out and take one for the DB team and keep on oggling..I mean checking on standards.
:)

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43 pistachione

October 27, 2011 at 5:49 AM

This is so freakin hot! too hot to handle!
Better be ready for the sleepless nights watching this smokin hot drama, serving hot guys, I mean ramyun. hehehe..\m/

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44 Venus

October 27, 2011 at 6:17 AM

YES YES YES!!!!!!..I can't wait for this Drama!! my lappy is going to be on FIRE!!!.....this cast is HOT all around...and it looks like is going to be one hilarious drama.

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45 Destiny

October 27, 2011 at 6:57 AM

Li Ki Woo looks super tall in the picture of three.. And it's hard to believe he is back from army, he looks the same age as Jung Il Woo. I'm looking forward to this... seems like a fun drama!