Moon Chae-won considers Criminal Minds opposite Lee Jun-ki

168 February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Moon Chae-won considers Criminal Minds opposite Lee Jun-ki

by girlfriday

Oh, I like this better. The Korean remake of CBS’s FBI profiling drama Criminal Minds is still courting Lee Jun-ki (Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo) to headline, but Kim Ah-joong must’ve turned down the starring role opposite him, because an offer is now out to Moon Chae-won (Goodbye Mr. Black). This is a pairing I’d love to see, even though it pains me a little that I might get to have Lee Jun-ki and Moon Chae-won in a drama together but it won’t be an epic sageuk.

The American crime procedural has been running for 12 seasons and focuses on a special task force of profilers in the FBI who approach their cases using criminal psychology to study suspects rather than the crime. The remake comes from production company Taewon Entertainment (IRIS, Athena), in conjunction with ABC Studios and Disney Media Distribution. There was talk of it potentially airing on KBS, but now it’s being considered at tvN for a late-night timeslot, though nothing has been decided yet.

Also considering a casting offer is veteran Sohn Hyun-joo (Signal, Three Days), who’s been mostly churning out movies (Average Person, The Hunt, The Phone). It would be awesome if he signed on—for what I’m guessing would be Mandy Patinkin’s role, though he’s only described as the team leader in the casting stories, without naming a counterpart in the American show. We do know one character for sure: Lee Sun-bin (Missing 9) is up for the role of J.J., a law enforcement officer and the communications liaison on the team who deals with local police agencies.

If they can get these actors to sign on, I’ll be pretty excited about the drama for the cast alone. Sohn Hyun-joo would make a great lead profiler, and I’d love to see Moon Chae-won as a special agent (plus it will have the added benefit of erasing her last drama from my brain). I have no idea if there are good lovelines in the original series, but we’re going to have one in the remake, right? *puppy eyes*

Criminal Minds will be fully pre-produced and plans to air this fall.

Sohn Hyun-joo, Lee Sun-bin

Via Aju News, Sports Chosun, Osen, Star Today

168

Required fields are marked *

51 warda

February 23, 2017 at 9:45 PM

whattttttttttttttttttttt? MCW & LJK in one drama?I'm super excited..please both accept..

Required fields are marked *

52 azleenaa

February 24, 2017 at 2:16 AM

I so lurving Criminal Minds. Each episode is just tense. I wonder what Korean remake will become. I just couldn't imagine it having Korean spice in it.

Required fields are marked *

53 ffroyo

February 24, 2017 at 7:30 AM

HOLY THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE PAIRING OMG. I prefer this over Kim Ah Joong so much. MCW and LJG PLEASE TAKE THE OFFER!

Required fields are marked *

54 Unleash

February 24, 2017 at 7:41 PM

Re: Remake. To say that about negative stuff about remake drama is such a hypocritical attitude. All Korean dramas are rip off or to say it nicely an inspiration or adaptation of other works. E.g. As mentioned before Signal & Ghost dramas were definitely rip off or adaptation from other procedural dramas. Those Korean Medical dramas were definitelyly rip off or adaptation of those popular dramas like Greys Anatomy. So pliagrism is ok but official adaptation is not? We have to understand Koreans are not known for originality but rather know for innovation.

So I am looking forward to this drama. Lee Joon Gi did an splendid job as NIS Agent Lee Soo Hyun & Roque Spy Kay in "Time Between Dog & Wolf." I want to see Lee Joon Gi again as an Agent in a procedural approach. I am sure it's going to be BRAND NEW DRAMA' because it's a Korean Drama and Koreans have different culture. Also, it will be based on Korea's Crime cases using Korea's investigative approaches and procedures.

Required fields are marked *

Unleash

February 24, 2017 at 7:43 PM

By the way, I love Moon Chae Won. Pairing with Lee Joon Gi would be a nice treat.

Required fields are marked *

55 ar_arguably romantic

February 24, 2017 at 8:57 PM

A pairing I didn't know I wanted until now! With GoodBye Mr.Black and Scarlet Heart, I hope they'll get more ratings with this project.

Required fields are marked *

56 Grace

March 1, 2017 at 1:08 AM

I got goosebumps when I saw the title because MCW & LJG are two of my favorite actors! This pairing would be so amazing--especially because she is closer to his age than his previous two leading ladies. However, I totally agree that they would suit each other much better in a sageuk because both of them fit in period dramas so well. But I'll take what I can get, so I am REALLY hoping they both do this drama!

Required fields are marked *

Akita

March 1, 2017 at 6:01 AM

I don't think age is a problem in terms of looks esp for LJG. He can be paired with any young actress 10 years junior. My worry of age, is the acting ability. Young means less experienced so there is disparity in terms of skills. If they could find someone who can matched up LJG acting skill, age is not a problem.

Required fields are marked *

57 Grace

June 5, 2017 at 1:55 AM

YESSS. This is my dream come true. I love both LJK & MCW and think they're both incredibly talented. They have so much to offer, and with the right roles, that will shine through (although it already has).
I, too, wish this was a sageuk, but I'll take what I can get because I love the both of them so much!