Lee Jong-seok and Park Shin-hye courted for Pinocchio

154 August 21, 2014August 20, 2014

Lee Jong-seok and Park Shin-hye courted for Pinocchio

by girlfriday

Okay, this is one reunion I’m rooting for in dramaland: Lee Jong-seok is considering a reunion with the PD-writer team behind I Hear Your Voice, for their new fall drama Pinocchio. It might actually wash out the part of my brain that went mushy trying to hold onto some semblance of sanity while watching Doctor Stranger. Maybe. It’s too early to count any chickens since he’s just considering the offer, and I’d take the casting rumors with a huge grain of salt since an earlier round initially had Kim Woo-bin in contention for the role for about a minute. Is casting both of them out of the question?

I’m a little less excited about Park Shin-hye being courted to co-star, even though I like her fine in most things… it’s just that Heirs kind of tipped her over for me on the ratio of actress to number of sad Candy characters played, and bad associations linger (to be fair, they do for Lee Min-ho and Kim Woo-bin as well). On the upside, I do actually trust the I Hear Your Voice writer to come up with a heroine who stands up for herself and speaks her mind; on the downside, I’ll probably be sad that Lee Bo-young isn’t playing her.

Pinocchio is SBS’s late-fall Wednesday-Thursday drama from PD Jo Soo-won and writer Park Hye-ryun, that tells the story of young reporters who are on duty ’round the clock at the city news desk in search of the truth. I fully expect the show to do a late reveal that it’s about a hero who has the power to tell if people are lying or something, but maybe it’ll veer away from being a carbon copy of Voice’s setup.

The writer also scripted Dream High, which was an endearing youthful drama about banding together to chase your dreams. I can see Pinocchio melding the two, with reporters instead of laywers and twentysomething dreamers instead of teens. I basically felt like You’re All Surrounded was that setup for cops, so perhaps we can expect something similar for rookie reporters.

I’m sure casting will go through numerous rounds of Will they or won’t they since it’s still August; Pinocchio follows She’s So Lovable (after It’s Okay, It’s Love) in mid-November.

Via Osen

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51 serena

August 28, 2014 at 4:53 AM

I am a big fan of PSH . She is a talented actress. I agree that she is not a good kisser but there is room for improvement. The pairing with LJS would be great. PSH go ahead I am with you all way.

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52 serena

August 28, 2014 at 10:52 PM

I am a bhg fan of PSH . She is a talented actress. I agree she is a terrible kisser but there is always room for improvement. The pairing of PSH and LJS would great and I look forward to this drama. PSH go for it coz I am with you all way. Saranghae PSH.

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53 nathasah

August 28, 2014 at 11:18 PM

I have always love and adore PSH. I love her since YAB. She is always a darling to watch. I first saw LJS in SG. He is ok. I believe they would good together. Luv you PSH.

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54 mike

August 28, 2014 at 11:23 PM

PSH grab this project. I believe you can do it. I LOVE YOU.

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55 megan

August 29, 2014 at 12:08 AM

PSH is one my of favorite korean actress. Im very supportive of all her dramas and movies and so are my friends. We are indeed very crazy about her. PSH and LJS look good togfther. PSH we look forward to your latest project. Fighting.......

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56 sunshinegirl

August 29, 2014 at 1:53 AM

At last PSHhas a new drama installed for her fans. I am so glad that she is to pair with LJS . Wow, this is great and I can't wait for this drama to be aired. PSH , I will be for you no matter what. I love you.

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57 jasmine

August 29, 2014 at 2:48 AM

I really like LJ. S when I watched him in Doctor Stranger His acting is good. I also love PSH as an actresr but not her character in Heirs. I believe she can perform if she is more selective of her dramas. I adore her and keeping my fingers crossed for this drama with LJS.

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58 N27

August 29, 2014 at 11:28 AM

Is kissing scene so important to you guys? Come onnn. That's just how the way she portrayed her characters in the dramas. I think she got all the cinderella, poor girl or whatever you've mentioned because of what ppl have seen on her previous role in stairway to heaven. Ppl still cant get over how she can cry naturally in that drama and alwayas have that innocent-sweet-girl-looks. Meanwhile, ppl that hv been watched all her movies or dramas since she's a child seems cant get over her innocent, sweet looks. I think producers in korea think the same way too. They may think she suits the cinderella, good girl roles and she's a romantic queen etc. Maybe ppl should accept the fact that she's a grown up now. She become a mature woman now. They should've offer PSH more complex roles. It's easy for us to say PSH should turn down her previous roles, but what about her career then? Should she just sit there and remain silent waiting for better roles offer to her? How about her income then? Let's see from diff perspectives, she acted in heirs and she become more popular. Then only other producers can notice her and offer her for better dramas or movies right? Think it as a stepping stone for her to be a versatile actress and to extend her career. We can't be selfish guys.

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59 Nnnn

August 29, 2014 at 9:31 PM

I wonder where are the comment that i've posted yesterday. Hmm

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60 chantelle

August 31, 2014 at 4:13 AM

I love PSH so much since YAB and have been following all her projects. She is multi-talented. I just adore her. Her combination with LJS would be great. I look to this drama. PSH, you are my best . Luv U.

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61 audrey

August 31, 2014 at 6:34 AM

PSH. no matter what the world says about you, for me you are the best and no 1 on my list. You look great with LJS and I look forward to seeing you on small screen again. I miss you.

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62 kelly

August 31, 2014 at 6:39 AM

PSH I miss you and I can't wait for your drama with LJS.

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63 lei

September 2, 2014 at 7:27 AM

i like PSH and definitely im gonna watch it.

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64 tteokguk

September 12, 2014 at 7:12 AM

What a great mixed of experienced casts working on Pinocchio! When you watch the interview of Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye in Jambongee Fashion, they have good chemistry. It just gives you this happy feeling. I like it and am looking forward to seeing them working together in the new drama. Hwaiting!