Joo Won takes the lead in Bridal Mask
by girlfriday
Joo Won (Ojakkyo Brothers) has signed on to take the lead in Gaksital, or Bridal Mask, an upcoming KBS drama based on the 70s manhwa by Heo Young-man. So this is why he dropped the second lead in Moon That Embraces the Sun. Guess you can’t blame a guy for wanting to play a hero.
Gaksital is a famous manhwa set in the 1930s, during the Japanese occupation. The hero, Lee Kang-to, is known as ‘Gaksital’ because he wears a mask to hide his face — one of those traditional play masks, specifically the rosy-cheeked one reserved for the female role, aka the bride. He’s an unassuming young man in real life, but when he dons his superhero mask, he fights injustice and rights wrongs during one of the darkest periods of Korea’s history. The manhwa itself, written in 1974, is described as astoundingly contemporary, and deals with a myriad of social issues, still praised for its nationalistic stance.
The 10-billion won project is planning to be a huge action-adventure blockbuster, and if they manage to pull it off with style, it could very well be this year’s City Hunter. Joo Won’s got some serious charisma as an action hero, and with two ratings hits already under his belt, it looks like he’s going for the kill with his third. I just hope they don’t take this whole mask thing too literally, because WHY WOULD YOU COVER UP THE PRETTY? Writing is Yoo Hyun-mi of My Happy Home and Green Rose, and directing is PD Yoon Sung-shik, of thriller masterpiece Story of a Man.
Bridal Mask plans for a May premiere on KBS. Um… is it May yet?
Via TV Report
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51 a_fan
January 5, 2012 at 2:47 AM
Gorgeous! Isn't he a manlier version of Kang Dong Won. (Don't hang me)
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52 sparkskey
January 5, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Joowon looks set to be KBS' little prince of ratings
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_onewcondition
January 11, 2012 at 7:20 AM
AGREE ^^
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53 red
January 5, 2012 at 4:32 AM
Im in love with ojakgyo brothers....and joo won gives me so much kang dong won vibes which is not a bad thing
joo won has his own charisma though and that makes me love him even more
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54 Fräulein
January 5, 2012 at 4:47 AM
Poor guy is not going to get much rest, OB ends around feb/march? And this will start filming in late April? He is definitely not resting on his laurels
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55 Sara
January 5, 2012 at 4:52 AM
Omomo... Love him in Baker King and watching him in Ojakgyo Brothers makes me swoon!
I think OB will ends in mid February... So I think he will get enough rest and learn some self-defence to prepare him for this role.. Hehe.
Looking forward for the other cast as well... Who will it be... Anyway, having Joo Won in this is enough for me ;-P
Joo Won fighthing!
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56 meenuby
January 5, 2012 at 4:56 AM
Sigh...he really does have the prettiest eyes in the universe. And the most adorable dimples...
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57 kaye
January 5, 2012 at 5:07 AM
So excited for this! Definitely in the hunt for 2012's City Hunter.
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58 SailorEnigma
January 5, 2012 at 6:20 AM
AWESOME!!!
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59 canxi
January 5, 2012 at 7:04 AM
B-but...now I want to read the manwha...
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60 jubilantia
January 5, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Man, that sounds awesome and I still haven't even seen Story of a Man yet.
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61 bla123
January 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM
What's the premise? And what about the lead female? What kind of character is she?
I'm so curious! The PD of a Story of a Man is here, so damn I know I'm going to end up watching it.
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62 JJ
January 5, 2012 at 4:05 PM
i must admit in Baker King i was upset with his character to bits but you grow with him as an actor & i'm so looking f/ward to this one! woah he looks hot in that picture! i also luv his voice, good singer! thnx JB, GF et al for keeping us abreast!
Happy New Year belated for a few days :)
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63 DC1
January 5, 2012 at 7:15 PM
First of all, YAY for it being on KBS so I can easily watch it with subtitles on KBS World.
And WOOHOO for Joo Won being the lead! Can't wait!
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64 Yeezong
January 6, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Seems like a strong role he is going to be playing. I will be looking forward for this because it seems like it is going to be a powerful drama. Lol.
& if this becomes a hit, joo won is going to get some fortune! lol
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65 Queenie
January 8, 2012 at 2:21 AM
Finally a lead role!!! Been waiting for this long time!!!! He shouldnt need to do any more second leads.... Aim for higher!
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66 saharial
January 9, 2012 at 2:30 AM
ohh I'm looking forward to this. I liked Joo-won in Baker King and it will be nice to see him as a hero, especially as he's now had another role in a longer family drama to help him refine his acting further.
I'm adding it to my drama schedule for May!
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67 _onewcondition
January 11, 2012 at 7:17 AM
OMG. JOOWON!!! HE REALLY IS BECOMING A HUGE STAR! GOOD THING I'LL BE AIRED ON KBS. I GOT TO WATCH IT ON KBS WORLD.
KBS JUST LOVE JOOWON!!
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68 Mariblanca
September 9, 2012 at 12:59 AM
I love joo won he's a perfect acto hes very handome, looking young man,I like how he's sing.how he's look
He's a perfect man.
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69 Mariblanca
September 9, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Joo Won you a perfect young man,handome,very looking,a wonderful actor ,I like how you sing how you look,he's a wonderful person.I love you good luck.
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70 Selam
September 27, 2012 at 5:12 AM
I loveeeeeeeeeeeee him I m his no1fan
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