Kim So-hyun joins D.O. in nostalgic first-love melo
by javabeans
Kim So-hyun has solidified her headliner status with her current drama Who Are You—School 2015 (not that we doubted she had it in her, from all her previous performances), and now she’s also landed a lead role in a movie, titled Innocence. The girl certainly deserves it, since she’s got more skill and charisma than some adult actors twice her age.
The film sounds like a thoughtful melo with a simple (but potential intriguing hook): In the middle of a live radio broadcast, a letter arrives from 23 years in the past. From then, dual storylines unfold, with the one in the past tracking a story of a “heartfelt first love” and friendship among five youngsters. It sounds lovely and sentimental, though admittedly also kinda-just-like Introduction to Architecture. I guess when one thing does well, try doing it over and over again?
It’s a project that previously reported courting Exo idol D.O. for a leading role; he has since confirmed, and joins her as that first love. Added to the main cast are several other young actors: Kim So-hyun’s School 2015 co-star David Lee, former-child-star-making-her-adult-transition Jung Da-young (Masked Prosecutor, Age of Feeling), and Yeon Joon-seok (Kim Nam-gil’s childhood counterpart in Shark).
Innocence is produced by Jupiter Film, which did Face Reader, Shoot My Heart, and My Wife Got Married. The movie will begin shooting at the end of June, filming “100% on location in the melo-like scenery” of South Jeolla Province.
David Lee, Joo Da-young, Yeon Joon-seok
Via Maeil
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1 Ai Sky
June 2, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Wow... it really great news. Kyungsoo is rising actor with much capability especially with 'depth' scene and no doubt for so hyun... Can't wait to see how their chemistry and act. When this movie will release?
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2 mindy
June 2, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Man, she's 15 (almost 16) and he's 22. I know this has happened before in dramas/movies but that's just kinda awkward for me. Still sounds cute, though...
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Valentina
June 2, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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mindy
June 2, 2015 at 3:34 PM
I haven't, although I'm thinking of starting it soon. That's interesting. I just imagine myself being 15 and how weird it would feel to be the love interest of someone in their 20s. But actors are different and I'm sure KSH is used to it and comfortable with it.
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Tai
June 2, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Tho tbf with School 2015 idk about Big, but Sungjae is 3 yrs younger than D.O so...age diff isnt quite as cray. (also she will be 16 in two days, if that matters XD)
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oosiee
June 4, 2015 at 10:46 PM
I think D.O is 2yrs older than Sungjae...2yrs and 3months to be exact!
And I think the movie's gonna be about very pure (?) and innocent puppy love as the premise sounds..so probably there won't be any inappropriate scenes and skinship between them...maybe a peck!
I'm just excited for these 2 to be together on the big screen..Suiting eachother is not gonna be a problem for them either cuz D.O looks really younger for his age..I can't believe he's just 5months younger than me! (Not that i look old! Seriously..I don't)....
news
June 2, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Argh School 2015!! I'm so mad at EBi right now after watching episode 12.
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meihuas
June 3, 2015 at 12:32 AM
i don't know man, i still don't find that comforting. just bc the age gap was bigger in school 2015 doesn't mean it's any less awkward in this movie (but who knows) i'm 22 and it makes me cringe to imagine working with a 15 year old as a love line
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Tai
June 2, 2015 at 5:21 PM
true, but to be fair he not only looks alot younger than his actual age but the title of the film is Innocence. which means i doubt they will do more than hold hands. esp since D.O is an idol and exo fans are terrifying haha.
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yera
June 2, 2015 at 8:49 PM
What about all those noons romances?
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3 Tiny Grandma
June 2, 2015 at 4:39 PM
You right, she's skilled enough to grab the leads role than most of the pretty faces that is older than her, her acting is remarkable though ! Can't wait to see her being paired up with D.O, it's gonna be awesome !
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4 Kiara
June 2, 2015 at 4:44 PM
I'm glad it's a movie. She is talented enough to be picky instead of being over exposed for taking every offer that comes by. I think it'll be good for her to take a little break from dramaland.
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5 fantasy
June 2, 2015 at 5:20 PM
forget age difference for moment , D.O and KSH will look super cute together :D :D
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redd
June 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM
I am agree with you! The story sounds promising too!
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DongniPongni
June 3, 2015 at 7:49 AM
Couldn't agree more. DO may be older then her, but he's got such a baby face! I can just picture the adorableness!
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6 evelynray
June 2, 2015 at 5:57 PM
Kim So Hyun is really skilled in acting, I even want to say that she is actually better than some older female actress. Look at her acting with so many people of age differences in Who Are You - School 2015. She is even acting out a role older than her own real age many times. She deserves such attention for her acting, but yeah, I do hope she takes a break from dramaland and even movies, she has to manage her studies though.
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7 yasminsatria
June 2, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Wah, cannot wait. All of the cast so far have potential, and face reader really leaves an impression so I have faith with the production team.
And talking about D.O, that kid acting is surprisingly good I just find it fascinating. Maybe because he's an idol that I have some prejudice?
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pigsnout
June 2, 2015 at 8:46 PM
Quite a few idols are good at acting but unfortunately there are so many mediocrities or utterly talentless ones snatching up lead roles or major roles since the last few years. I don't blame you for not thinking well of idol-actor castings after seeing most of them.
DO is quite decent though. We don't have to cringe from his acting unlike some.
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meihuas
June 3, 2015 at 12:30 AM
yeah i think i can name the number of good idol actors on one hand but i don't have enough limbs to name the horrid ones
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fantasy
June 2, 2015 at 9:00 PM
@yasmin Satia I am against that prejudice actually, that since he is a idol he cant act. People even judge before they watch. I certainly dont like if anyone gets a role just for his idol status. That is not acceptable but at least we should see their acting.
Now a days I am liking an idol's acting Yook Sung Jae, I feel his acting is better than the male lead ACTOR. when he was cast as second lead, then many people expressed doubt about his acting ability because of his idol background. But I saw him in plus nine boys and I knew that he could act even as the lead male.
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naebuwon
June 3, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Nam Joohyuk is a model though.
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8 Samui
June 2, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Yeon Joon-seok looks like Jo Yoon Hee imo
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9 pigsnout
June 2, 2015 at 8:50 PM
Kim So Hyun really is a better actress than so many people even older than her. School 2015 would have only half the ratings it has now, if she wasn't in it. Even with the plot slowing down she is still carrying the whole show, and she's not even 16!
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10 Sharon
June 2, 2015 at 9:01 PM
They're both so adorable, I want to pinch their cheeks <3
My fave childhood actors are Yeo Jin Guk, Yoo Jung and So-Hyun
My fave EXO member is DO, definitely watching this, so excited :3
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11 jessie
June 2, 2015 at 9:23 PM
I thought the premise sounded like the Jun Ji-hyun/Lee Jung-jae movie. Either way, I'll probably see this.
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12 omgggg squeeee
June 2, 2015 at 10:53 PM
omg saesang fans be cray
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meihuas
June 3, 2015 at 12:22 AM
lol saesang fans can't reach ksh's level
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13 maeichin
June 2, 2015 at 11:55 PM
I was absolutely floored by how good DO's acting was in It's Okay That's Love, when I found out he was an idol with no acting experience. And I love KSH's acting too - such intensity and depth for one that's only 16! Gotta say I'm looking forward to her growing up and being one of Korea's top leading ladies.
Anyway, I'm just saying that with two leads I love I'll be eagerly anticipating this movie :)
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14 graey
June 3, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Am I the only one who thinks that David Lee kind of looks like Kang Ha Neul? I can't unsee it!
Congrats to Kim So Hyun!
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15 Amber
June 3, 2015 at 4:41 AM
I prefer Yeon Joon Seok over D.O. He's a talented actor with charisma. From Hyun Woo in BL, Kim Nam Gil's younger counterpart in shark to sweet defector boy from NK in Cheer up, mr. Kim, he proved his talent.
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16 Kaybee
June 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM
She is working with David Lee again. the guy has some chops in acting. I find him deep but alas he is quite short so I don;t know if he can ever become the hero type of lead...maybe a character actor...
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17 kanz
June 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM
The premise is like Ha Ji Won-Yoo Ji Tae's movie "Ditto". Though it's via old radio, not letter in the middle of radio broadcast..
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jewel
June 3, 2015 at 4:27 PM
err... i thought it was kim ha neul in ditto?
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Elle Fanning
June 3, 2015 at 10:36 PM
Both of the actresses!
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18 Kim Sun👸💖💖💖
June 4, 2015 at 3:44 PM
I like kim so hyun and I think she is better than the hyped kim yoo jung,I don't know much about D.O but I will see this movie coz of kim so hyun. Adenike a kdrama fan from Nigeria
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19 Kim Sun👸💖💖💖
June 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Please I do not hate kim yoo jung,I just think kim so hyun acts better and I wish she would act with yeo jin goo again.... Kim so hyun *fighting*
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