Lee Seon-kyun brings comic book crime-solving king to life
by girlfriday
Okay, I have to get my hands on this manhwa — it sounds so cute. Lee Seon-kyun (A Hard Day, Miss Korea) is one busy, busy man, because he’s already lined up his next project after his crime noir Precious Woman with Kim Hye-soo. He’s set to headline a film adaptation of the manhwa King’s Case Files, about a sleuthy king and his sidekick hopping over the palace wall to go solve crimes.
The original manhwa by Heo Yoon-mi is a fictionalized retelling of King Yejong, who was the 8th king of Joseon. His father was Sejo and he only ruled for 14 months, and was barely 18 years old when he became king. The manhwa is about Yejong and his palace historian sidekick sneaking off to solve mysteries together, and is described as a funny detective action series.
I love a good Holmes-Watson detective duo, no matter what the era. It also sounds like a fusion sageuk setup that we’ve seen in dramaland many times before (most recently, Lee Jun-ki’s relationship with Lee Hyun-woo at the start of Scholar Who Walks the Night comes to mind), and I’d love to see it adapted into a drama with a fresh-faced cast, a la Sungkyunkwan Scandal.
The age is the only thing that really confuses me about the casting, since Lee Seon-kyun is most definitely not 18 anymore. But he’s been cast to play the king, which can only mean that they’ll age up the characters accordingly. Right? I mean, I know he played himself in high school in Miss Korea, but that was for laughs.
Directing is Moon Hyun-sung, of the inspirational sports movie Korea/As One, which has me doubly excited for the project. I can’t wait to see who they cast as the Watson sidekick character (who is hilariously nicknamed “carp poop” because he follows the king around like a carp trails its poop behind it). Is Carp Poop above Oh Jung-se’s pay grade?
King’s Case Files hasn’t fixed a filming date yet, but plans to start as soon as Precious Woman is done shooting in early 2016.
Via Asiae
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1 Nahldia9
September 28, 2015 at 3:12 AM
He's such a talented actor, would love to watch this one
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2 isabel
September 28, 2015 at 3:28 AM
I'm in chef!
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3 Luke
September 28, 2015 at 4:47 AM
Thay guy, is lee kwang soo's lost brother lol
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nomad
September 28, 2015 at 6:26 AM
LOL!!
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4 Waiting
September 28, 2015 at 5:16 AM
"Is Carp Poop above Oh Jung-se’s pay grade?"
No, it is not and now I WANT him in this because he is perfect!!
...also, the manwha king looks like our Healer especially with the tilt of the head.
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5 vongole
September 28, 2015 at 7:07 AM
ooh fun! I will watch LSK in anything!!
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6 kanz
September 28, 2015 at 7:32 AM
As One is one of my favorites Korean movie ever!!
I bawled my eyes out and even went to search other sport movies.. It was that good!
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7 Kiara
September 28, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Love him but all these webtoon/manwha adaptations is getting old. Writers are getting lazy even when it comes to historical dramas. Forget researching history lets just continue the trend. It's no wonder why the rating sucks these days.
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
September 30, 2015 at 2:10 AM
Agreed, its getting old. :(
I didnt watch a lot of kdramas before.Just wondering if there are many drama based on Korean folk tales? I just knew that Arang and The Magistrate was based on their folk tales.
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Kiara
September 30, 2015 at 10:03 PM
I can think of a few that are loosely based on Korean folktales/folklore/songs.
The Story of Hyang Dan
Ballad Of Suh Dong
Gumiho: Tale of the fox child
Hometown of Legends
Legend of the four Gods
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8 fab
September 28, 2015 at 8:49 AM
The Voice can do wrong. Anyone read the manhwa?
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Alessar
September 28, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Did you happen to watch My Secret Hotel? Jin Yi-Han's character did a pitch-perfect prank call imitation of him. He really nailed his voice, it was amazing.
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Shalini
September 28, 2015 at 6:35 PM
Gosh I know right! I literally thought they'd managed to get him to guest on the show.
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fab
September 29, 2015 at 3:53 AM
Oh yeah I was lucky to see that before dropping that drama! That was pretty cool. ^^
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9 MapleSilver
September 28, 2015 at 9:16 AM
This would be his first sageuk role. Somehow I can't picture him as anything but a modern man. We'll see But whatever happens to Love Is a Virus? I hope it's not abandoned forever because I reaaaally want to see that.
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10 Alex
September 28, 2015 at 10:50 AM
Anything with Mr. Voice has my vote and my devoted attention.
But...when will we get a collab of him with his bff Uhm Force? They're gold together.
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11 Aigoooo
September 28, 2015 at 10:59 AM
I want to see Kim Seul Gi as his sidekick. If they are gonna change things from the manhwa anyways, why not make the sidekick a female? Plus, Kim Seul Gi is awesome! Actually, I just want to see Kim Seul Gi in everything. lol
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MapleSilver
September 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM
Sounds like a cute idea. She could be his little sister or a sister figure.
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samantha1
September 29, 2015 at 12:48 AM
Me too :) I adore her
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⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
September 30, 2015 at 2:05 AM
homai this girl is great.
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12 mary
September 28, 2015 at 1:01 PM
OJS would be awesome! But if we're having over-the-budget wishes, can't we have Uhm Tae-woong instead? I mean, he sounds like LSK's Carp Poop in real life AND he's not even shy about it. Hahaha
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13 kororo
September 28, 2015 at 1:42 PM
I watch everything Lee seon kyun is in, for better or for worst. This sounds fun ^^!
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14 bd5
September 28, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Just too bad that "Miss Korea" was under-appreciated by the Korean viewers - one of the best written and acted K-romcoms of that year.
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AJK
September 29, 2015 at 11:54 AM
I Loved that show, but for me it was all about the second leads.
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kororo
September 29, 2015 at 11:55 AM
+1
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Aigoooo
September 29, 2015 at 9:39 PM
It had the misfortune of being up against the juggernaut that is "My Love from the Stars".
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MapleSilver
September 29, 2015 at 10:10 PM
And at the time just before Dramabeans decided to recruit additional recappers. So it was completely lost in the shuffle.
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15 Dead Heads
October 8, 2015 at 9:00 AM
I first saw him in coffee prince.. looking forward for it too...
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