Kim Kang-woo and Jo Yeo-jung for Haeundae Lovers
by girlfriday
The new romantic comedy drama Haeundae Lovers has secured its hero, and it’s not Ji Sung after all, but Kim Kang-woo (Story of a Man). It’ll actually be Kim’s first drama since 2009’s Story of a Man, after having moved on to films in recent years. Wait… Kim Kang-woo… in a comedy? Still waiting for my brain to catch up there.
The drama is also courting Jo Yeo-jung (I Need Romance) for the female lead, though she’s unconfirmed and “still considering” the role. Okay, romantic-comedy now starting to make more sense. I’ve always liked her, and I can see her softening Kim Kang-woo’s toughness.
The drama is the next project from City Hunter and New Heart writer Hwang Eun-kyung, and the story sounds kind of awesome. Kim Kang-woo will play Lee Tae-sung, the best elite force detective in the WORLD (okay, I made that last part up) who goes undercover to infiltrate a crime family in Haeundae (Busan), and then gets into an accident and loses his memory. But because he’s undercover, the identity he recovers is the wrong one — the gangster identity that he falsified, not his actual cop one. Oh noes! That’s awesome! So it’s Infernal Affairs, the funny version?
And then Jo Yeo-jung plays the mob boss’ daughter, Go Sora. So he must fall for her thinking he’s just one of her father’s thugs, only he’s actually the guy trying to put Daddy away for life. Oh man, the conflict and the hijinks just write themselves. I can’t wait to see Kim Kang-woo play this character; even if played straight it’ll be funny because the situation is so broad.
The show will shoot all on location in Haeundae and follows Big on KBS.
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1 JoJo
June 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Sounds like a barrel of laughs to me...
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2 MsScorpion
June 20, 2012 at 3:10 PM
Definitely something to look forward to.
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3 mskololia
June 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I like him.
Thanks for the casting news GF.
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4 coolrepublica
June 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Kim Kang Woo looks like Kwon Sang Woo twin brother. wow!
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mary
June 20, 2012 at 7:39 PM
He does, he does! I can't distinguish them. :/ I kept expecting Choi Ji Woo to pop up beside him.
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Thanks for the news GF. :) I was wondering how the cop would get the wrong identity, but the falsified one explains it all. Heh. Can't wait to see him being a thug. Is he going to suck at being a thug at first and have to be taught by the boss' daughter?
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coby
June 21, 2012 at 3:22 AM
indeed! I said to myself "so his name (referring to Kwon Sang Woo) is not Kwon something that I know. haha!
You know how difficult it is to remember all the names and correlate the their faces in kdramas. Not until I read your comment that he is not the "Stairway to Heaven" lead star that I love.
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5 Daniella
June 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Yay, Jo Yeo Jung!
And the plot sounds muy interesante!
Lol, looking forward to it!
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6 Alex
June 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Awesome. :-) So does anyone know when this will start airing?
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7 glace
June 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM
The memory loss/personality switch scenario reminds me of Lee Jun Ki's Time Between Dog and Wolf, where he was a cop who turned into a gangster. Good drama!
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Annie
June 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Yeah I definitely thought of Time of wolf and dog when I read the synopsis. Nam Sang Mi was also the boss's daughter.
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Cam
June 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM
DEFINITELY. YESSSS. That drama was so freaking awesome ever!
BRRRR!!! So. Goosebumps! (shook my head w/ rubbing on my arm)
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craziluver
June 20, 2012 at 3:44 PM
my favorite Lee Junki drama. yeah they are totally pulling Time Between Dog and Wolf here, minus the comedy. TBDW was never funny.
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Jaeminuf
June 20, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Ditto. Love Time Between Dog And Wolf.
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zie
June 20, 2012 at 8:07 PM
That what I think when I read it.. I love TBDAW but tis one I also feel its gonna be nice... I want to see the comedic side of Kang Woo after Story of A Man.. He was scary there (Scary is understatement here).. xDDD
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v
June 20, 2012 at 9:55 PM
I had the same thoughts as well. TBDW was a good drama!!
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8 MinnieB
June 20, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Lalalalove Jo Yeo Jung!!!!
Hope she accepts the role! ^^
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9 Ani
June 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Damn. I like the premise to this drama. But I'm sad it's not Ji Sung. What? Ji Sung is adorable. XD
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vanillasalt
June 20, 2012 at 3:55 PM
I wanted Ji Sung for the role too, but oh well :(
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Norkys
June 20, 2012 at 3:56 PM
I agree with you. :-)
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Mama J
June 20, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Ji Sungie, hurry back to us. We miss you.
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Alexis
June 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Yes, I know that! I thought I was looking forward to Ji Sung in this drama but....it suddenly changed to this actor now. Ji Sung is really wonderful as a actor & he's also very adorable~ish, of course. XD
Oh well, I really enjoyed this actor Kim Kang's unbelievable performance in my most favorite drama "Story of A Man". :)
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10 becca_boo
June 20, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Wow. So it really is Time Between Dog and Wolf: This Time for Laughs. Not that I'm complaining - as long as they tell the story in a fresh way, I'm willing to give it a shot.
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11 linda
June 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM
So, The writers of City hunter and story of a man switched their heroes and went head to head? The story line is also similar to Ji sung's drama called last dance for me. Maybe that is the reason he rejected it.
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12 crazedlu
June 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM
her acting is good. her eyes... a little scary.
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13 queencircles
June 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM
this setup sounds awesome. I'm actually really excited!!!
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14 canxi
June 20, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Ah, I hope she says yes, they'd look good together!
And yeah this sounds awesome.
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15 Mei
June 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Jason Bourne, the comedy.
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16 Noelle
June 20, 2012 at 4:46 PM
I'm looking forward to this so much. I don't really care who's in it it just sounds hilarious.
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17 wanderlust
June 20, 2012 at 4:50 PM
haha jb had no idea you've watched infernal affairs! I guess because it's a movie from hong kong, no chance of a review? naw I can dream.
I didn't watch story of a man but read your recaps and even that was enough to see how creepy kim kang woo was. this premise actually sounds interesting :)
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18 Lulla
June 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Hmmm. ..sounds like Time between Dog and Wolf's Lee Junki..only without thw revenge thing?
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19 ~Feather~
June 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I'm a bit put out that Ji Sung didn't take the role, but this still sounds like an awesome plot so here's hoping that it is as good as it sounds. :)
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20 yong in
June 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM
oh... i was looking forward to Ji Sung... but anyway, i'll still watch it, sounds fun indeed.
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21 sesuatu
June 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM
kim kang woo was sooooo cute in le grand chef :*
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22 Brenda
June 20, 2012 at 5:46 PM
I already think I like the story-line. Can't wait for this to begin!
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23 gracie
June 20, 2012 at 6:26 PM
I just finished watching/reading story of a man, and I must say, Kim Kang Woo is pretty damn amazing:D I'm in!
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24 ghall
June 20, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Ji Sung said no? Heartbroken!
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25 Cass
June 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Wow. Love him. Never saw him do comedy but he was so creepy tormented badass in Story of a Man.
I've saw some serious actor on screen were actually sweet and dorky off screen like during in one of the episodes of 1N2D Season 1 :-).... They can pull off the comedic well.
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26 noanao
June 20, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Heh!! The stark contrast of KKW and comedy, LOLOLOLLLL!! I'm anticipating this to be hella awkwardly hilarious!! :DDD
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27 missjb
June 20, 2012 at 7:51 PM
KIM kang Woo in here? sigh... I must give this drama, a chance then... I freakin love him in Story of a man and the beast and the beauty with shin min ah..... He is really good at comedy as well!
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28 crazedlu
June 20, 2012 at 7:54 PM
omgah, i like him.
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29 ar_arguably romantic
June 20, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Kim Kang Woo in a comedy? Now this I've got to watch!
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30 amberscube
June 20, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Im excited for this already...
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31 Luna
June 20, 2012 at 9:46 PM
sounds like a Time Between a Wolf and a Dog kdrama. anywhoo..i can't WAIT to see Kim Kang Woo!!..always loved his acting
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32 matz
June 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM
kinda like the movie "unknown", only comedy style
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33 ahjummabunny
June 20, 2012 at 10:18 PM
This sounds exactly like time between dog and wolf!
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34 conan
June 20, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Maybe Kim Kang-woo is doing a Ji Sung? Trading his big man drama blazer for a fluffier comedy coat. I can't believe it either. But I'll be looking forward to it more for this reason then.
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35 DarknessEyes
June 21, 2012 at 12:29 AM
haha sometimes amnesia can be a really great plot device. I can't wait for this! This just sounds great. Hopfully, it's as good as it sounds. Can't wait!!!
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36 Helena
June 21, 2012 at 2:24 AM
thanks gf,
not seeing him quite sometime after his marriage, but he is here again!.
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37 Caroline
June 21, 2012 at 2:44 AM
I was expecting this news would be about Kwon Sang Woo, but it's actually Kim Kang Woo! awkward..
This drama does sound exciting though even thought it's similar to the Time Between Dog and Wolf - look forward to it :)
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38 pumpkinattack
June 21, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Cool. Thanks for the update! :)
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39 JJ
June 21, 2012 at 6:19 AM
i like kim kang woo since the movie ?? with sang min ah? but what happened to my Ji sung?
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40 Barbara Starks
June 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM
It seems like the Korean version of the movie "Unknown" I don't know how I feel about it being a comedy but I'm very upset that he "MARRIED" I him in "Man Story" Lucky girl
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41 Anvesha
June 21, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Kim Kang Woo's face seems familiar but I didn't see any of his works. Too bad I was all for Ji Sung in this role... I want him back on screen!
I like the premise of falling in love with the enemy, and if it's comedy that's better, most are more towards melo..
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42 arina
August 25, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Kim Kang Woo was awesome in slingshot aka story of a man..
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