Comic book collections and dreamlike kisses in W–Two Worlds
by girlfriday
It’s pretty cool to see the props for MBC’s new fantasy suspense drama W–Two Worlds, because they’ve had to create actual comic books that feature Lee Jong-seok as the hero, and then they’ve filled Han Hyo-joo’s room with them because she’s the fangirl who collects them all. (A comic book geek as drama heroine. I can die happy now.) The art looks great, and it’s just fun to see how much background work is going into creating the comic book universe, which will collide with reality in a major way when the hero quite literally walks off its pages and into real life.
The newest teaser opens with our surgeon heroine Han Hyo-joo finding out that her famous webtoon artist father (Kim Eui-sung) has suddenly vanished. It’s the mystery that brings her into the parallel universe of her favorite comic book, but when she saves a dying Lee Jong-seok and disappears just as suddenly as she came, he decides she holds the key to his life and starts searching for her.
Sometime later, she wakes up in his bed blurting, “I love you!” and he kisses her. In voiceover she says, “I’m someone who’s hoping for your happy ending.” But he’s deeply suspicious that she knows so much about him and wonders what her real deal is. She’s desperate to save him, but doesn’t know that Dad is frantically trying to kill off his leading character, for some unknown reason. She cries that she doesn’t know what comes next in the story, while Dad declares ominously: “Today’s will be the last episode.” Noooo, save him!
W–Two Worlds premieres next Wednesday, July 20.
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1 ina
July 13, 2016 at 9:11 AM
Literally can't wait....do not disappoint..do not disappoint..
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Cafe
July 13, 2016 at 9:17 AM
I feel the same.
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ijaymia
July 13, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Pins and needles!! Pins and needles!! I'm waiting on pins and needles!!
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eerinmide
July 13, 2016 at 9:57 AM
LEE JONG SUK AND HIS LONG LONGG LONGGG BEAUTIFUL LEGS! Ugh, I am sinking with this drama. Down into the pits of hell, up in the corridors of heaven, I am strapped to the hull of this ship and settled in for the ride!
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cozybooks
July 13, 2016 at 3:42 PM
Seriously though. I'm the same, one of those viking war-maidens on the voyage of happiness and glee. And I think I want a big, big poster of that picture of him stepping off that bridge... or fighting. Or both. I'm. So. Excited.
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bogoshipda
July 13, 2016 at 10:18 PM
I seriously think I must not follow this drama when it airs, after watching the trailer.
I will keep myself from teaser, preview, recap, open thread, etc...
Or else I will explode with curiosity of next episodes and expectation that keeps building up every week.
I must wait till it finishes.
I must.
(starting Self-hypnosis...)
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rheina
July 31, 2016 at 8:02 AM
Auch.
This show ...
If I know how mysterious this will be, I WILL BE MORE PATIENT AND WAIT UNTIL IT FINISH.
BUT now, it's already toooooo lateeee.
OHH PLEASEEEE EPISODE 5, COME FASTER :/
*trapped in manhwa-world together with Kang Chul*
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2 Matt
July 13, 2016 at 9:17 AM
The premise of this drama alone is blowing everything else right now out of the water, so much care was put in the little details and universe building.
The fact that they started shooting it relatively early is also reassuring, so I hope it doesn't disappoint.
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1608
July 14, 2016 at 5:32 AM
I agree. The premise seems really unique compared to a lot of other things airing right now. I think it's because of the writer, but I'm biased because I loved Queen In-hyun's Man. I'm also crossing my fingers that it's good!
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3 Hope Airen
July 13, 2016 at 9:23 AM
Please live up to expectations, I really hope this will be as great as it seems and gets popular and successful. The teasers are so catching and perfect, I have a cruch on this drama!
Translationof what the main characters says (from MBC post)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnQadayXgAAbV4y.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnQa9gEWIAEaWMp.jpg
Eng Trans : lainey98
and teaser with Eng sub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjBDvm1sypA
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4 mary
July 13, 2016 at 9:28 AM
I've given up trying to lower my expectations for this drama... they just keep churning out good stuff.
(And they should raffle off those props! Those books look amazing!)
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bips99
July 13, 2016 at 9:45 AM
I collect books. Even when i don't read them, I just look at them and stroke their shiny covers ..... while sipping scotch in my lair
I would totally hoard these. *come to me me lovelies!*
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ijaymia
July 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM
Lol?
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stringofpurls
July 13, 2016 at 10:30 AM
I'm totally guilty of this... *looks at her Misaeng box set that she bought on eBay but can't read*
So yes, I would buy this if it was real.
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bips99
July 13, 2016 at 10:59 PM
You bought a whole set of books in a language you don't understand? .... You loony! ... let me give you a hug.
*quietly nudges her chinese calligraphy book under the sofa*
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Alessar
July 13, 2016 at 12:37 PM
They collaborated with the author of Misaeng to get the comic book aspects of it just right.
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themugen123
July 13, 2016 at 12:50 PM
HA. I do the same. Love their looks and feels.
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cozybooks
July 13, 2016 at 3:43 PM
Count me in! I want a copy! I want one! ...If he signed it, would the price be +1,000,000,000 and my first-born child?
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Elianne
July 13, 2016 at 11:41 AM
I wasn't that excited to begin with but they've slow sucked me in with all the teasers, posters and now freaking actual comic book props that my expectations have rocketed sky-high with no chance of being brought down to earth anytime soon! Just please don't suck drama! PLEASE *rain dances*
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5 rentenmann
July 13, 2016 at 9:29 AM
I am beyond excited! Frothing at the mouth already! HURRY UP!!!
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6 rentenmann
July 13, 2016 at 9:31 AM
And I call the W 29 comic book mine if they're raffling off stuff. W 29 is mine! Muahahahaha
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7 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
July 13, 2016 at 9:34 AM
please be good
Please Be Good
PLEASE BE GOOD
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bips99
July 13, 2016 at 9:40 AM
The premise is so much fun that it does not need to be good. Average is fine. Average is good. Average is fantastic. Average is above average. Just don't be bad.
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bips99
July 13, 2016 at 9:41 AM
PS - this is my idea of tempering my expectations !
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eerinmide
July 13, 2016 at 9:54 AM
Lmao! Right?
Dear Drama,
You have done a good job already having an outstanding plot. I just need you to do one thing: Do not fuck this up.
Am I asking too much? Is it really? My expectations are not high, I just need you to not be bad. DramaGods, how many goat heads do I need to sacrifice ? :(
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ijaymia
July 13, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I feel like we could appease them with the whole herd ????????????????????????
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Chandler
July 13, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Haha, I get what you mean. Honestly, this drama could probably be half as good as my expectations for it…and still be an enjoyable ride. It just can’t suck. That’s the only thing I won’t be able to accept.
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The other Kiara
July 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM
This comic book geek heroine got me interest. Hope it'll be good too.
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8 GS
July 13, 2016 at 9:36 AM
I really dislike MBC, I wanted this drama on tvN or at least the other two networks, but why MBC? Not promoting it aside ( the second best reply under this teaser is like MBC should give more publicity to this drama) but at least I hope they don't destroy this drama by their old-fashioned strategies... They are the only station among big 4 which hasn't risked to pre-produce even one drama... My God, I beg you!
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dopefish
July 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM
Hello GS,
I just wanted to correct you that MBC has pre-produced dramas before. In fact, they were one of the first stations to try pre-producing dramas.
They did it way back in 1991 with the drama, Eyes of Dawn. They also pre-produced the 2009 drama, Friend, Our Legend with Hyun Bin. They also pre-produced the 2010 drama, Road No. 1 with So Ji-sub. I'm sure there are more dramas that were pre-produced by MBC, but these were the ones I knew.
The problem is that besides Eyes of Dawn, which was a huge hit with a peak of 58.4% ratings, the other two dramas I mentioned flopped hard in ratings, regardless of the quality of the shows, at least with Friend, Our Legend. Thus, pre-production of dramas never took off.
However, I do think this drama should have been pre-produced mainly because this type of story requires the production and directing to be tight for it to work. Hopefully, they will be able to succeed because the premise has potential to be good.
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GS
July 13, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Hello dear Dopefish :-)
Oh, I didn't know that, thank you so much for correcting me :-)
Actually I'm a little disappointed that they don't publicize this drama to the point that I feel its rating will be like Beautiful Minds despite its quality & good reviews, because its promotion is as much as BM... I try to don't care about it anymore...
But you are definitely right, thank you for your information & sorry for my lack of them.
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Sur
July 13, 2016 at 10:40 AM
Damn TvN could have reunited this writer with the PD of Nine... The possibilities! And if MBC had pre-produced it at least then we would be sure they wouldn't screw it up half way through.
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Chandler
July 13, 2016 at 12:21 PM
That definitely would have been the best thing to happen, especially since this is probably my favorite premise from this writer. But I'm taking it as a good sign that this director is attached to some of the few MBC dramas I've loved (King 2 Hearts, Arang & the Magistrate) and that this drama is 50% pre-produced.
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9 Sadaharu
July 13, 2016 at 9:37 AM
https://youtu.be/djV11Xbc914
a-ha mv from the 80s (with a similar setup) which I think is extremely cool. Looking forward to this drama !!
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10 bips99
July 13, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Show please don't be bad .... You sound so freaking amazing that i'm kind of delirious right now ... so pls don't be bad
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cozybooks
July 13, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Heheh, I think there are a lot of prayers to the dramaverse right now for this to NOT BE BAD. *sends up my own to join you*
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11 Chandler
July 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM
AHHHHHHHHH. I'm losing it while waiting for this.
I actually didn't have much of an opinion on the pairing because I was so busy being excited for the premise, but the anticipation is starting to build for the romance here. I'm really liking what I'm seeing of the leads in these characters.
I'm wondering whether the father disappeared because he 'drew' himself into the manhwa so he could take care of LJS himself? I love that I'm already feeling compelled to try and figure everything out!
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12 ijaymia
July 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Premise sounds amazing, stills look beautiful, leads are promising(whatelse am I missing?).....so I'm going to scatter salt n red beans around the package that is this drama to ward off evil and pray that MBC delivers for the first time in a long while ???
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13 wondering
July 13, 2016 at 10:08 AM
I had not taught about it but now I wonder how much LJS fits this role, his face, his proportions, his manhwa versions are like as the real manhwa characters! Thank god his acting is good, if not those factors didn't help much.
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wondering
July 13, 2016 at 1:25 PM
Oh sorry, I mean I am shocked how much he fits this role perfectly!
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14 loveblossom🌸
July 13, 2016 at 10:14 AM
I love the graphics. It feels like they really put a lot of effort into the whole comic book concept. The story sounds cool too. I'm just not in love with the leads... x3
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15 Kayla
July 13, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Cannot wait! And YES, LJS and hi long legs is soooooooooooo captivating!!
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16 Popdatbubble
July 13, 2016 at 10:25 AM
I am SOOOO looking forward to this drama, plz I wish it didn't disappoint
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17 dayan
July 13, 2016 at 10:33 AM
I always love those comments under his articles which say: Jong Suk ah, this noona is waiting for you like ages! Truely my feelings!
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18 DelSatu
July 13, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Yeah for a heroine who is a doctor and yet NOT a geeeenius and for a hero who IS a geeeeenius... because he is a fiction character.
Well, Korean dramas are becoming more realistic, aren't they?
:D
(I am so so so looking forward to this drama)
And I'm waiting for the day when the heroine is THE geeeeenius of the story (preferably in a scientific area) while the hero is just the lovely guy next door type (unless this drama already happened ? anyone ?)
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Delurker
July 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM
+1,000,000. Can't think of one...
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Jig
July 13, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Mrs. Temper and Nam Jung Gil is kinda like that, but not particularly advertised as such.
Oh, a legit one would be the mini series Page Turner the female lead is a geeeeenius pianist, while the male lead is the big-hearted dummy.
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Delurker
July 14, 2016 at 4:07 AM
The female lead in Ms Temper was very good at her job, but I think that is one step below geeeeeenius (as compared, for instance, with Seo In-guk's character in I Remember You). Nae-il in the Korean version of Nodame Cantabile might qualify perhaps, since she was a geeenius pianist; but then, the male character was even geeeniuser, and most of the drama revolved around him.
I haven't seen Page Turner yet; I will get to it :-) . So far, I am still dying to see a drama where the female lead is not only a geeenius (as opposed to just competent at her job), but acknowledged as such by other characters, and not bested by the male lead.
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19 nikaminoz
July 13, 2016 at 10:56 AM
I feel like flying!! :))) so So Sooooo love Lee Jong Suk.???? ❤❤Why is the plot of this drama is so good?? I already feel addicted and can imagine myself sitting on the edge of chair in near future. I am 99% sure this drama will NOT disappoint me. I wish it would air in SBS.
But it doesnt matter because this writer is very good and I have watched her previous works and I believe in her. ☺ ??
How I wish my other biases (Lee Min Ho) would have played in dramas like this one instead of "Heirs". ???
Lee Jong Suk always chooses exciting dramas. Never choose mediocre roles. Kudos!!???
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20 samantha1
July 13, 2016 at 11:01 AM
I'm really anticipating this drama :)
On the other hand, I hope we'll have a new podcast (number 33?) coz the last one I know was from April and many dramas have ended ever since. :)
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21 Kat
July 13, 2016 at 11:12 AM
Petition to remake A-ha's take on me video with Lee Jong Suk pleaaaasssee...literally the visuals look stunning and I can't wait.
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22 GS
July 13, 2016 at 11:13 AM
Is it too much if I want few cry scenes for LJS?? he is damn a good crier!
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23 sweetsour
July 13, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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24 redfox
July 13, 2016 at 12:03 PM
I am probably going to get all drained from emotion again that feels like I lost a liter of blood. LJS sure does pick the angstiest dramas ever. the good thing is he is fantasy inside fantasy...so it doesnt have the "realness" of his other characters... on the other hand, it is the fantasy characters who make my empathy explode.
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25 pickledplumtree
July 13, 2016 at 12:32 PM
The premise actually reminds me of a much further developed Dramaworld!
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Alessar
July 13, 2016 at 12:39 PM
When I'm watching dramas I frequently think of other drama characters who could be called in for help. Certain lawyers, doctors, hackers, and night-couriers... also certain chefs and ghosts....!
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26 halfmoon
July 13, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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27 themugen123
July 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM
My guess is that Dad feels his Daughter is too addicted to the comic and its character and that he wants to break her of that addiction by ending the series/killing off the character.
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mary
July 13, 2016 at 2:07 PM
"The ability to kill that guy my daughter obsesses over" --aah it's a power most dads would like to have...
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Archer
July 13, 2016 at 2:49 PM
"In the end the winner will be his daughter's tears...." Thanks for the laugh, Mary... I am a bit depressed by a drama that I follow right now. My big expectation was crushed by an awful writing... I hope W will be a good drama that I expect it will be. If not, I may have to start watching Japanese dramas or something...
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cozybooks
July 13, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Haha the ultimate prenup: you do anything I don't like, I WILL kill you.
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28 Rayon
July 13, 2016 at 12:54 PM
That naver link is not working.. Sigh.. Anyways.. Judging from the second photo,Can't help but feel, there is probably a awkward, wide eyed han hyo joo on the other side. haha..
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Loll
July 13, 2016 at 6:21 PM
I think her eyes are wide open, but I also think that its the first time their characters meet or something like that, since they said in an interview that they filmed a kiss scene for the first scene or second that they shot
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Cipher
July 13, 2016 at 9:03 PM
Here is the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5ho5kbo7Mw
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29 goldeng
July 13, 2016 at 2:49 PM
No no nooo its happening again.. Im trying to not get too excited but to no avail... every sneak peek gets me all hyper! Please dont dissapoint!! This makes me think how ready I was to slap a B everytime my manga crushes were in danger...! *Takuma Ichijou senpai!*
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30 Kestrel
July 13, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Ya'll realize how flipping awesome the opening credits/intro for this show is gonna be, flipping back and forth between comic and real world?
I'm calling it now: Real World is going to turn out to be fictional.
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31 Windy
July 13, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Looking at those pictures, lee jong suk is sure so pretty. Hhhm congrats my eyes, you've looked them.
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32 Kat w
July 13, 2016 at 3:31 PM
I am excited for this drama too. I haven't been this interested in a while. LJS picks good roles, the only drama I disliked was the north korean spy medical drama.
And LJS LOOKS like an anime character wother his skinny lanky frame with long legs and his face!
I can't wait either. I also hope it's good!
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33 cozybooks
July 13, 2016 at 3:46 PM
So... So... so... when you say they've created "actual comic books" for the drama, does that mean they're really starting a series for real life? As in, literally I really could by them en mass for all my friends? Because if so, I really do need to buy one. Some.
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34 Franbergh II
July 13, 2016 at 4:16 PM
the pictures looks really beautiful
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35 wackycashew
July 13, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Wow! They're going the extra mile with the sets and comic books!! Love it!! Can't wait for it to kick off next week!!! ^^
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36 vanilla_latte
July 13, 2016 at 4:56 PM
I love all the news and pictures about this drama. July 20- I need you to come soon!
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37 agnes
July 13, 2016 at 5:06 PM
You guys complained so much that they finally change the colors of the W logo, kkk. Especially in the hardcopy of the comic wkwk.
So sad that tonight is the last eps with Je Suho :( But, welcome Kang Chul!
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38 Nissa
July 13, 2016 at 5:13 PM
Daebak!!! So daebak!!
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39 Titoday
July 13, 2016 at 5:32 PM
I read somewhere that who did the drawings of ljs for the comic books is actually one of his fans.. they hired her based on her work of him before. Amazing
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Loll
July 13, 2016 at 6:24 PM
Has it been confirmed!!?? omg, I heard only speculations, but if thats actually true i am so happy!! :D
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loveyoumomo
July 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Aw this is amazing if it's true. So happy for the fan ???
Joining the "please be good" bandwagon with everyone else too! Alas only one more episode of RJY ??????
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Cipher
July 13, 2016 at 8:59 PM
It's never comfirmed.
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aimi
July 13, 2016 at 9:38 PM
Not confirmed but she did not update her site for months so probably its true that she has been working for W production.
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40 ilchul
July 13, 2016 at 6:52 PM
less than a week for the start of the drama!!! yehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :D
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41 Cipher
July 13, 2016 at 9:01 PM
Here comes the BTS. I got shot in my heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF88ePzikNI
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42 elvira
July 13, 2016 at 10:02 PM
Watching this for Han Hyo Joo for I have a major girl crush on her since Dong Yi.
Muhahahahahahaaa....
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43 elvira
July 13, 2016 at 10:07 PM
This drama looks promising, with HHJ and Lee Jong Suk and the story line, not to mention the beautiful artwork.
But I also still want Je Su Ho a little bit more.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH, dilemmaaaaaaaa...
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44 zappy
July 13, 2016 at 10:57 PM
I do love LJS drama. most of them :) so I really really hope this drama can bring my excitement.. I like HYJ too..
and that kiss scene .. LJS' long legs hehehe..
I dont like skinny man, but LJS is an exception..
Please be good W..
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45 Silva
July 13, 2016 at 11:02 PM
So looking forward for this drama
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46 korfan
July 14, 2016 at 12:51 AM
Just had a chance to look through those stills. ...... Quite nice.
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47 Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 14, 2016 at 3:57 AM
Why MBC? Why not tvN or SBS? MBC never focus or cinematography like SBS. All dramas of MBC that they PR too much (OMHE, GMB, LR) failed.
Although I really like the pilot and Lee Jong Suk (I never watch dramas of writer or director) but I want it air on SBS or tvN. SBS have good cinematography, tvN good in many genres
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oneandthree
July 14, 2016 at 4:18 AM
Let's give them a try. I quite understand your concern since MBC, if compared to other local/cable TV stations, is on the lowest rank for Kdrama. Who knows W could be a major breakthrough for MBC dramas.hehe
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Bùi Quốc Khánh
July 14, 2016 at 8:28 PM
Just hope. They even don't have anything worth to watch after W.
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oneandthree
July 14, 2016 at 10:03 PM
They will have Shopping King Louie after W and I am really looking forward to it.hehe. When Seo In Guk is on screen, it will be worth to watch looking at his versatile acting. ✌
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48 oneandthree
July 14, 2016 at 4:11 AM
Omooooo... show, please don't be bad! All promotional pics, especially the comic versions have got me excited, really really excited. Hopefully they can reach about 10% in ratings. If we look at the efforts they have done so far, this show deserves much love and good ratings as well. Lee Jung Suk and Han Hyo Joo... this pairing looks fantastic. HHJ is a noona for LJS, isn't she? Their chemistry could be like LJS-LBY in I Hear Your Voice.
Wow the comic books! They really work hard for this! I also want to have a copy, if any! ehehe
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49 Trinity 🍆
July 14, 2016 at 8:59 AM
UHG. You need to stop posting stuff on this show because I get more and more excited each time. I am at the point of hyperventilating. My health is at risk! At this point there is no possible way I can lower my expectations. Please don't disappoint show!
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50 Carolina Murk
July 15, 2016 at 4:28 AM
Can't wait for this drama... parallel world from favorite comic book.. Wooowwww...
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