Park Bo-young wooed by Savvy producers for Oh My Ghostess

91 April 14, 2015June 4, 2015

Park Bo-young wooed by Savvy producers for Oh My Ghostess

by javabeans

Park Bo-young hasn’t done a drama in yeaaaars—she’s been cultivating a thriving film career instead, with projects like Werewolf Boy, Hot-Blooded Youth, and Speedy Scandal—but she may be heading back to television for the first time in eight years. She’s positively considering the new show from the High School King of Savvy producers, now titled Oh My Ghostess. (How adorable is that title? It’s a pun combining ghost with goddess, way better than the initially proposed Love and Soul.)

And trust tvN to be the broadcasting hotshot to potentially lure her back to the small screen—they’re seriously poaching all the talent from the Big Three these days, though I won’t complain since so often their shows are more to my liking anyway. Not universally so, but they’ve got a solid success rate, whereas the other three are rather hit or miss.

Oh My Ghostess sounds hilarious just from the one-line premise: It’s an “occult romantic comedy” about a timid young woman who becomes possessed by the ghost of a lustful virgin female ghost, and she’ll romance a haughty chef who (of course) doesn’t believe in ghosts. It sounds too cute for words! Sort of like Master’s Sun and Chilling Romance—those had their flaws, but imagine if we pulled out all the flawed parts and just left behind the fun, hilarious bits.

Plus, from this writing team I’m expecting a lot of cute comedy surrounding a poignant heart, and I’d love to see Park Bo-young attack this character. It’s been so long since she’s done a drama that I wouldn’t be surprised if many international drama fans aren’t familiar with her, but she’s so winsome and appealing that I’ll be thrilled if this casting comes to fruition.

The male lead is still being cast, and the drama will follow Ex-Girlfriend Club, premiering in mid-July.

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1 kaizen68

April 14, 2015 at 3:04 AM

yes yes yes please!!!

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2 Carmmcarmm

April 14, 2015 at 3:11 AM

This sounds awesome already hehe!!

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3 sweetgirl17

April 14, 2015 at 3:20 AM

can we have Lee jong suk as the male lead? :D
possible but unlikely but I can dream rite?

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Gladys

April 14, 2015 at 3:39 AM

Please no Lee jong suk! A relatively new face or someone we haven't seen a lot would be perfect! Or Hong Jong-Hyun? Or Jung Il-woo :)

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pigsnout

April 14, 2015 at 3:41 AM

Not Hong Jong Hyun please......

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sweetgirl17

April 14, 2015 at 4:36 AM

what why not?? who is Hong Jong-Hyun? dun kill me people, I really dunno know him :(

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:08 AM

He's a pretty model with little to no acting talent.

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Mia

April 14, 2015 at 6:54 AM

He's an actor/model. He's been in a lot of dramas. He was one of the vampires in 'Vampire Idol' and he was in 'Dating Agency Cyrano'. He's was also on the variety show 'We Got Married' with Yura from the idol group Girls' Day and was a host of 'Style Log' with Lee Soo-Hyuk.

I personally don't see him in this. He's never left a deep impression in anything I've seen him in. Most of the actors that have gone on to success have had an IT factor that I just don't get from him. Park Bo Young is pretty much a movie star at this point. She hasn't been in a drama in years after slaying the box office with 'Speedy Scandal'. She's finally returning to the world of dramas and, IMO, she deserves a strong lead to be her match. The 'King of High School' team did a great job casting that drama so I hope the same effort is put into 'Oh My Ghostess'. I heard Seo In Guk was in talks to do the Jang Nara drama and it would be great for him to get another lead role on a public broadcast network, but I think he would be perfect with Park Bo Young. Cherry on top would be the 'King of High School' reunion.

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j2hr

April 14, 2015 at 6:48 AM

No LJS, but his on screen brother Yoon Gyun-Sang

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Gladys

April 14, 2015 at 7:19 AM

Oh why not!!!

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zepthee

April 15, 2015 at 12:37 AM

What a great idea! I need to watch more of yoon gyun-sang. He left deep impression in pinocchio. Does he have any project after pinocchio?

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twentyonebuds

April 14, 2015 at 6:52 PM

Omg Jung Il woo with Park Bo Young!!! Yes please

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soapbox

April 14, 2015 at 4:03 AM

They were cute together, but I kinda doubt Jongsuk would star in a cable drama.

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:07 AM

Lee Jong Suk is considered too famous to star in a cable drama. Although idk why since cable dramas are far more interesting and generally liked these days.

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soapbox

April 14, 2015 at 6:13 AM

I don't know, people love to say this but there's really not much difference in quality between commercial and cable, the only difference is that cable targets the younger generation more, but in general the plots aren't more groundbreaking either. Commercial and cable both have their fair share of hits and misses.

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Gwinna

April 14, 2015 at 6:19 AM

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4 Gladys

April 14, 2015 at 3:36 AM

Oh yes!!!! Make it happen you drama gods, please!!!

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5 juliesean

April 14, 2015 at 3:41 AM

Awesome, I love her. She's so winsome and adorable. Yeung Seung Ho will be awesome if he's cast! Or even Jong Soong Ki, if the schedule doesn't clash with Descendants of the Sun.

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jinqq

April 14, 2015 at 3:54 AM

Filming for DotS begins in June, so casting SJK will be impossible. YSH would be great though.

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btsxfangirl94

April 15, 2015 at 7:11 PM

YEES yoo seung ho and park bo young would be too awesome for words..please make it happen drama gods!!

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6 jinqq

April 14, 2015 at 3:42 AM

I love the premise! I never finished High School King (it was funny but the romance freaked me out so I stopped, and just never got back to it) But I'm a fan of PBY and the fact that she's considering a return to television is enough to peak my interest. Just imagining it, she'll play the hell out of this character, it will be hilarious. Definitely keeping an eye on this one!

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niKai

April 14, 2015 at 5:04 AM

I was put off by the romance as well. Thot the high school character was to immature that i can't get past him trying to woo the working lady. never got to finish HSKKS. I don't remember which episode I stopped.

But this new series sounds fun.

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jinqq

April 14, 2015 at 5:39 AM

Not to mention, he wasn't of legal age :/

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7 pigsnout

April 14, 2015 at 3:43 AM

I really like her movies ♥♥♥♥

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8 jensredshoes

April 14, 2015 at 3:46 AM

This sounds like so much fun, I really hope she takes it. She's so talented, I'd love to see her in a new drama. Wouldn't she be be great paired up with Seo InGuk?

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jiwons

April 14, 2015 at 4:03 AM

She would be cute with Seo In Guk, but he got casted as the male lead in 'Hello Monster' with Jang Nara.

Source

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fab

April 14, 2015 at 5:20 AM

REALLY? That's great!

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:11 AM

But wasn't another guy up for the part? SIG will look like Jang Nara's little brother as baby faced as she is.

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graey

April 14, 2015 at 6:28 AM

Wait. What!? I thought Lee Sang Yoon was being courted? I dropped HSKOS but loved SIG in AM 1997 so I'm fine with him. Jang Nara and him are both baby-faced. But I can't imagine that pairing.

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9 Bili Bala Pabo Bara

April 14, 2015 at 4:11 AM

" Park Bo-young hasn’t done a drama in yeaaaars"

You mean she was ever in drama? Like once upon a time in a faraway land?

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oozzeee

April 14, 2015 at 4:42 AM

accdg to her Wiki page, she was. But either played cameos or the kid portion of the leads..

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bean

April 14, 2015 at 6:03 PM

Lol she was in Jungle Fish with Kim Soo-hyun and a short-lived sitcom with Lee Min-ho and Moon Chae-won, plus a handful of cameo and "young (main character)" type roles.

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banchoii

April 14, 2015 at 7:14 PM

yes i remember her in Mackerel Run. she was so cute there crushing on Lee Min Ho. :D

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DD

April 15, 2015 at 1:04 AM

Wow sad I can't seem to remember her in MR!! Well it was only 8 epis and much of them were focused on LMH chasing after MCW so lol

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10 xxvxx

April 14, 2015 at 4:43 AM

Park Seo Joon would be great!

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kororo

April 14, 2015 at 4:59 AM

+1 that would be a great pairing !!

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Aliya

April 14, 2015 at 5:22 AM

Hot pairing alert! I would love to have him as the male lead.

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fantasy

April 14, 2015 at 5:32 AM

Yeaaahhh he will be great :)

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finn

April 14, 2015 at 6:01 AM

yeeeeaaa... i'd like to see park seo joon ><

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:12 AM

YES! He's so great in Kill me Heal me. True talent that doesn't get recognized because IDOLS. Ughh

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nomad

April 14, 2015 at 7:13 AM

Agreed!

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Cocoboo

April 14, 2015 at 10:22 AM

Omg yess plz!

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11 ellenelle

April 14, 2015 at 4:51 AM

L.O.L. I'm in!!!!!

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12 museofmanymasks

April 14, 2015 at 5:00 AM

I'm both tickled and terrified. This sounds great on paper but could go so wrong and I have to watch ghost stories through my fingers but b/t this team and Park Bo-young I would HAVE TO. Maybe they'll go campy with the supernatural elements so I can sleep easy? Pretty please?

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13 Sur

April 14, 2015 at 5:24 AM

Sign it already!!
Sign up Yoo Seung Ho/ Park Seo Joon and I'll be in...

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wakekke

April 14, 2015 at 11:55 PM

And I'll die when that happens xD

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14 shinayame

April 14, 2015 at 5:48 AM

I kinda wanna see Park Hae Jin in a romcom as the male lead...he'd do haughty pretty well, I think. But I think I've read somewhere that he wants to take on darker roles, so it probably won't happen...
Ooh, maybe they could get Kim Woo Bin to do this one since he turned down Warm & Cozy...

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:13 AM

Kim Woo Bin for cable drama? Not a chance in hell!

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Angélina Eang

April 14, 2015 at 7:00 AM

Ever since I read the news that Park Hae Jin may be considered for the role of Yoo Jung in the drama adaption of Cheese in the Trap, I am freakin' anticipating it. He said dark roles and it fits perfectly.
Now, we just need a good female lead with great chemistry with him. My heart says Sooyoung but because this is a highly anticipated drama, I doubt that PDs would ever choose her. Plus, gotta add the Knetz' backlash --'.
Whatever <3

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15 cheekbones

April 14, 2015 at 5:51 AM

Would Lee Dong-wook be too old for this ? Somehow his name popped up in my mind...

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girl

April 14, 2015 at 6:15 AM

The guy is actually pretty funny in rl so it could work.

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JC

April 14, 2015 at 9:08 AM

Ooooh, Lee Dong-Wook! I didn't watch Iron Man, so it seriously feels like I haven't seen Wookie on my screen in absolute *ages*. He's a pretty good actor and I love him in rom-coms, but he honestly has a bad track record with picking projects sometimes. I'd love to see him come back in something cute and fluffy like this.

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16 Mandy

April 14, 2015 at 5:52 AM

After the past two weeks of drama-rejection drama, I think I'll only be happy once an actor actually confirms participation. I've got my hopes up for both Hello Monster and ITWY's remake and that left me nowhere.

Still, I can't believe tvN is actually getting PBY to even consider their drama. They really are moving up the ranks and deservedly so. Now if this happens, I just need a good male lead.

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17 Jenny

April 14, 2015 at 5:57 AM

This sounds like it could have some seriously hilarious scenes!
She deserves a leading role, it's about freaking time she gets leading roles on tv. No wonder she prefers to do films instead.

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liyinzh

April 14, 2015 at 6:03 AM

It's not like she doesn't get offers though? She just preferred to build her film career, it's actually a surprise that she's considering a return to television.

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Jenny

April 14, 2015 at 6:42 AM

I think she also was blacklisted for a while when she left her former agency on bad terms.
Movies have more freedom and I think she's done good choices regarding scripts.

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18 mahreen sanam

April 14, 2015 at 6:04 AM

This a awesome show

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19 alpha

April 14, 2015 at 6:19 AM

Park Seo Jin actually fits perfectly for the male counterpart. Oh my god, I want this to happen now. But I always leads on my own and get disappointed because my choices are never casted. So I won't jinx it this time and thus not put any hopes up.

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20 Kath

April 14, 2015 at 6:31 AM

Am I the only one that sees an older actor in the role of the chef ? e.g. Gong Yoo or Jo In Sung
- The premise for this show sounds like fun though.

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21 pinktape

April 14, 2015 at 6:33 AM

YAYYYYYY!
I've never seen Boyoung in any drama to be honest! But I know she'll nail it. The premise sounds so funny already.

Now hoping for a perfect 'boyfriend'!
Personally I'm rooting for Sung Joon because he'd do haughty very well. Plus I think he's got the chops to play comedy too!
Another reason is because I want to erase a painful memory which is Hyde, Jekyll, Me.

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22 kanz

April 14, 2015 at 6:36 AM

Oh wow, TvN can lure Park Bo Young back to dramaland...
Male leads:
Yoo Seung Ho
Kim Woo Bin
Park Seo Joon

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hawoojinruinedme

April 14, 2015 at 7:16 PM

Park Seo Joon!!! I hope they cast PSJ in this!

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23 baekhyunie

April 14, 2015 at 8:26 AM

How I wished Song Joong-ki do this instead of DotS... *sigh* When will we get a PBY-SJK reunion?

If she confirms this, can we please have Seo In-gook as the male lead? Or maybe Ji Chang-wook? #forgiveme #biasedmuch :D

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24 Trinity 🍆

April 14, 2015 at 8:43 AM

The premise sounds great! I agree with you about TvN, I tend to love most of the programs they put out. They seem a bit more willing to take risks then the big 3.

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25 crazedlu

April 14, 2015 at 9:19 AM

Please put yourself on TV, Park Bo-young! My fave! Also, leading man has to be perfect. Lol. No, seriously. A PERFECT match with her. Haha.

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26 Jane the Virgin

April 14, 2015 at 9:55 AM

The plot sounds cute and hilarious. Can't wait for this one!!!

How about Yoon Si Yoon for the male lead? I thought he was fun on Flower Boy Next Door.

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Jane the Virgin

April 14, 2015 at 9:57 AM

omgggggg noo, he's still in the marines. TT

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Rachela

April 14, 2015 at 10:20 AM

Jaaaaaane dont remind me :(

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AJ

April 14, 2015 at 11:13 AM

Yah, if only YSY is not in the marine, he'll be my first choice for the male lead...sigh!!!

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27 Cocoboo

April 14, 2015 at 10:25 AM

Aw the story sounds cute and hilarious!!! Park Bo Young would be perfect in this role. She has this really cute, innocent charm about her. It would be fun to see her all feisty and seductive.

Totally would love to see Park Seo Joon paired with her. *__*

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28 ChristineMarie

April 14, 2015 at 1:01 PM

For anyone watched Pinocchio, I thought of Yoon Gyun-Sang (the actor who plays Dal-Po's older brother)! He did such an awesome job and I would love to see him in more work!

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alpha

April 14, 2015 at 2:11 PM

Oh yh how can I forget the HYUNG!! I thought he would be raking in roles after pinochhio (just like choi jim hyuk after gu family book) but he has gone quiet. Seems like people forgot about him.

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pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉

April 15, 2015 at 12:19 AM

oooh he really did tear at the heartstrings, that guy. I hope he gets more work, it would be sad to see him not make any progress after doing so well in Pinocchio.

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29 Nessie

April 14, 2015 at 1:51 PM

omgomgogmogmogmog I love her! Gah this is amazingly great news! I hope the casting for the male lead won't go through all the drama that the other shows are going through. Please let it be someone good!

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30 Beanfan

April 14, 2015 at 3:28 PM

I'm oddly thrilled by the plot of this drama... It reminds me of the Taiwanese/Cantonese movie, "The Reincarnation of Golden Lotus," which came out in the late 80s, starring the pretty Joey Wang (who, at the time, ALWAYS played beautiful, wispy ghosts). But that movie was serious and tragic, and amped up the eerie with a great haunting soundtrack... not to mention one of the best performances of Joey Wang, IMO. If you haven't watched it, please check it out! (I just might rewatch it tonight!)

I kinda think "Arang and the Magistrate" and "Master's Sun" gave us enough "occult romantic comedy," and while I enjoyed both, I personally wouldn't mind forgoing the comedic elements and sinking into a straight-up "occult romance."

Still the plot excites me, and I look forward to this show, the In Time With You remake, and the new Hong Sisters feat. Kang Sora!! Woohoo!

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31 shiksoo

April 14, 2015 at 5:10 PM

my lead male wish: park seojoon, kang haneul, go kyungpyo.

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banchoii

April 14, 2015 at 7:19 PM

i think Kang HaNeul would be great.

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yoon minseokkie

April 14, 2015 at 10:40 PM

omo,,,, imagine if the male lead is Kang Haneul………..
it’ll be awesome…:))

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32 hawoojinruinedme

April 14, 2015 at 7:18 PM

"possessed by the ghost of a lustful virgin female ghost" --- HAHAHAHA okay Im in.

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33 Viki

April 14, 2015 at 7:38 PM

YES! I hope she signs on because I'll definitely watch it if she's on! Plus, the plot seems fun.

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34 vanillasalt

April 14, 2015 at 9:11 PM

What about Gong Yoo? I haven't seen him in a while.

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35 f

April 14, 2015 at 10:05 PM

I vote for Lee Seung Gi.

I honestly get distracted by Lee Jong Suk's nose and his skin looks like it was stretched because of botox. I never get distracted whenever I spot actors who have undergone plastic surgery (except that fortune teller in Master's Sun/villain in Arang), but Lee Jong Suk just looks so unnatural to me.

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DD

April 15, 2015 at 12:59 AM

I used to think the same thing when I first saw him in SeGa and after...But when I saw pics of him as a child, the guy looks exactly the same as when he was 4-5 yo. He is just made that way lol though in a way he does look a bit scary...Like a human doll!

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yookshoneypot

April 15, 2015 at 11:10 AM

it's true that he has doll-like features but i think if you've watched plenty/all of his dramas you'd overlook it because he has really great talent... also his voice rounds it up heheh

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soapbox

April 15, 2015 at 6:50 AM

Typical dramabean user, always trying to use looks to bring him down.

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36 yoon minseokkie

April 14, 2015 at 10:39 PM

omo,,,, imagine if the male lead is Kang Haneul...........
it'll be awesome...:))

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37 DD

April 15, 2015 at 1:01 AM

Not thrilled about the "ghosty" premise, not my cup of tea. But the young lady is more than a draw, hope she can sell me the comedy despite this unappealing element. Eagerly waiting for a competent male lead to be cast!

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38 yookshoneypot

April 15, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Maybe because I'm in a "Hongki oppa saranghae" phase but I really see Hongki as the male lead.. and their height differences wouldn't be too far off. In Blood Boiling Youth there were times that I felt they were siblings bc of how tall jongsuk was hahaha

Or maybe because I want a Hongki with black hair again like what he had in BOTC (watch that drama!!!!)

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39 glowry

April 15, 2015 at 7:57 PM

is Ji Chang Wook not available..? still remember how desperately i am to see these two in drama/film together after seeing them in the MV as a couple.. they look great!