*chokes* I.....I.....don't know what to say to this D:

everytime i see this drama crop up, i think of kyungsang morning from king of dramas....is that even the right association time period wise? iono...but wouldnt the meta be awesome if kim myung min joined this in a producer capacity....ahh and if they got shiwonnie back....kekekeke and jung ryeo win too kekeke

i love kim hyunjoong as a variety persona, hes hilarious there...but as an actor i find him terribly boring.....

Well...the premise sounds great and I love the 30s fashion and period-action sounds cool.

But KHJ as the lead? I mean I like him and all but I'd prefer a more seasoned actor for this... I mean I could be totally wrong but I don't think his acting has changed much.

I guess we'll have to wait and see but I'll keep an open mind about it and check it out :)

I really wonder what KBS is thinking. Are they offering a timeslot for this project as a compensation for the City Conquest debacle? Also, their last action drama was IRIS2 and we all know how it ended (bad ratings and bad reviews). Stars who refuse the part is also not a good sign. This channel is just not good with big scale projects. For me it smells like a trap and if I were KHJ I wouldn't get into this. Not a single actor (whatever his acting level) deserves to be stuck in such nightmares...

Kim Hyun-joong, to me, is like the Yamapi of K-dramaland.

Plenty of pretty but wood block acting wise.

And KHJ after courting Lee Jun-ki? I do wonder what KBS is thinking. I don't know Kwon Sang-woo, but LJK to KHJ, that's a significant drop...

I'm not usually interested in historical (I'm still slogging may way through Faith, and I gave up on Dr Jin and I adore both Min Ho and Jae Joong) but the thirties are an interesting time period between the two world wars so hopefully this will be wonderful visually.
I do think Kim Hyun Joong has matured over the last two years, and he seems very willing to work hard, so hopefully the director will take advantage of his strengths and guide him successfully.

I think he's adorable in variety as himself, but he does need a lot of work acting wise! Alua's right... I think a fair comparison can be made about yamapi and khj in the acting and beauty department... Singing as well.

Lol, such a downgrade. You know a drama will fail when actors repeatedly decline the role (Ex: Faith). I hope he doesn't take it, despite how much I think he should never try acting again, there was a time in my life where he was the bright ray of sun in my fangirl life. And people really hate idols acting in dramas, but greedy stations just love adding them in just to please the international audience.

I thought this drama would follow the current Sword and flower.....so I'm kind of disappointed :(
But now I wonder what drama will air after Sword...

agree with akikisetsu. to respect your request to keep this thread from turning into a minefield, i'll keep my comments short: NO.

I do wish he would sign this. I am dying to see some more of him... My first love. Ah... Plz come back oppa... Missing you..

..of all the projects
I was looking forward to it. Now, not so much.

"Also: For some reason Kim Hyun-joong threads have a way of turning into minefields. I would really, really like for this one to stay sane. Don’t make me go over there."

Well, I've never heard of the guy but I guess he's like one of those stars that are bad at acting but have a popular fanbase?

Anyways, I totally agree with you, Javabeans. Age of Feelings is definitely giving off bad feelings despite sounding like a great drama. At first I was disappointed that Oppa (Lee Jun Ki) didn't sign on but now I'm feeling relieved. I'd hate to see him in a potentially bad drama.

I love love love KHJ as a musician but since watching Playful Kiss (I was completely blinded to all crappiness in BOF) I have to admit he's just not a natural actor.

Hopefully now that he's had a bit more practise things will be better.

It does give me pause when two people who act really well turn it down for someone who.....can't act at all. Okay, let's just be honest. At least he'll look pretty and maybe he'll blow everyone away since nobody has any expectations. Who knows.

nope. sorry, I'll pass. I like my dramas to have i dunno... substance... rather than just a pretty face.

The setting is enough to draw me in to watch some.

If those fighting clips in his drunken kiyomi player were from City Conquest I regret us not getting those action scenes

He wears clothes well. And there are several older,just as
wooden stars who have had long careers for the pretty.(I could get through one episode anyway.)

I would stay away from a drama that seemingly has problem securing their leads, and it is going against Heirs with 3 hot male leads who can act!

I know he may not be the best actor...but just look at him...ahhh he's so adorable. But actually this drama isn't my cup of tea so if I don't check it out it will be because I'm a rom-com fan not due to his acting lol.

I need my sunbae-leader oppa in a drama soon. So disappointing that City Conquest don't get air time. The drama snippet that he put on his Gwiyomi Player, he looks awesome there.

Anyway, all the best KHJ! Hope it will not clash with his music activities.

I really enjoyed Playful Kiss, and thought KHJ did a good job with it. It drew me in from the first episode, and I still replay my favorite scenes from time to time. Give the guy a chance.

I kind of agree with Mar...He’s a dork in a hottie suit...To me he's like a little kid that can't tell a lie with his frankness. He can be brutally honest with his comments but not in an insulting way. I also like him in a variety setting where you can really see his personality shine through.

His version of Ji Hoo sunbae may not have been up to par with Oguri Shun's but I think KHJ wanted to portray it in his own unique way.

Even though it may be a bit risky, I think he should take the role. He does like taking roles based on Manhwa/ Manga characters so this might be the one for him. I wish him luck and hope this will give him the boost he needs in his acting career.

i dont know why they keep giving him the lead. i think it's unfair for the other actors. he should've got smaller part and improved himself first. i havent seen any improvement since BOF. let's hope he's taken some classes since PK.

Wow, from Jun Ki to KSW to... him?! They must be desperate.

That said, it's cute that despite his obviously blatantly sucky acting talent (or lack thereof), some people are still adamant at defending it (the acting skill, not the individual - I do think he's a fun persona, too).

We'll see how it goes from here then. I'm loving the 30s period in general, but he's a giant red sign. Anyone knows who wrote and directed this? Those factors and the female lead they cast will determine if I should watch the premiere or not.

i personally wasnt impressed with him during BOF or PK, but he is also known to be really hard worker and if you guys saw the teasers for city conquest, i really think his acting improved a lot from his previous projects as a result of acting classes he received during CC shoot. here's a part of that teaser. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awfZby9rzHI
uhm, that aside, i hope the new drama won't take a similar path with city conquest and its a chance for kim hyun joong to redeem himself as an actor if he accepts the role.

Well. If he takes the role, I hope this drama sucks in the writing and directing department and and get low ratings etc then because giving a good show to a bad actor upsets me. UPSETS ME. And ugh, I have to explain myself that I'm not an anti lest fangirls go after me. He's such a funny and quirky guy from what I've seen back when I watched him in WGM and other 22501 variety shows so I do like him. I just don't think he should act!!

From Lee Jun Ki to Kim Hyun Joong?! Wohoho ...it will be a hot mess. LJK and KHJ are on a totally different level. I will pass this one.

Finaly be get back in action.people are different opinion...dont mind.for me KHJ is just fine. As an actor he did good job...his PK is not bad,exspecialy for the intrenational fans...I am not againt any other idol...but he is the one who we really want.God bless KHJ!!!

i think because this drama is involving japan that conquering korea at the moment. And it may sound sensitive to japan about this. That's why many stars let pass this show to make sure they don't get bad impression at japan. Just look at Bridal Mask. Many stars afraid to take the role even the drama is hit and awesome. And respect joo won that don't care about it as long the role is good and tempting. Btw, KHJ is quiet famous in japan so i wonder he brave to take it or his company allow it or not. But this drama could be a turning point of his career. Whether in good or bad way.

I jst don't understand u Korean people...I m fan of khj..nd I think he is a good actor,,he was stiff in his roles that's his acting skills bcz role demands it...I Even don't know about south Korea nd north Korea is different countries or even countries.....this is the power of this idol bcz I got attached with ur county nd I respect it..nd learned alot about korea, I hope channel heads etc have more knowledge than you guys,... Nw I understand y idols wants to b famous in Japan and overseas bcz u actually don't understand the value of them.

I can't see him in a hoodlum-who-rules-the-streets kind of role. However, I think he'd be perfect as the cold rich chaebol heir, who falls for a good, kind, happy girl who delivers milk and pumps gas to help ends meet....hey, wait, this sounds strangely familiar, hm....

aigoo he needs to stick to singing....and period action melo with that kind of stony acting??... you have got to be kidding me! I'll pass

ahh~~ I was expecting this drama so much... Hope he doesn't accept... Nothing against Kim Hyun-joong, but he has yet to improve his acting skills, he should stick to easier roles for now...If he accept I hope he proves me wrong and show us a good acting ;)

Hiiiiiii!!!!