[Drama 2013] 7th Grade Civil Servant / Level 7 Civil Servant 7급 공무원 recap updated

mrdimples

Kim Jihyun PD tweets something to the effect of asking Gilro if he was tired after staying up the night filming. 

Joo Won's new haircut makes me look like some high school kid at an arcade game. 

mrdimples

The Combined Power of “Queen” Choi Kang Hee, “Never Fails” Joo Won …7LCS Advertisement Slots Sold Out.

“Rom-Com Queen” Choi Kang Hee and “Fairytale Ratings” Joo Won as a couple sparked off the advertisement effect. Two of them are acting in MBC’s Wed & Thurs drama “7 Level Civil Servant”, in the first episode, they set the record of selling out all the advertisement slots.

A representative from the drama expressed: Advertisement slots on “7 Level Civil Servant” first episode have been sold out , for the 2^nd episode, it’s basically all sold as well. The advertisement market has not been good, moreover this is a lull season. Hence, after taking the 1^st slot in viewership, whether it can follow up on this victory remains to be seen.”

According to the Korea Broadcast Advertising XXX, MBC drama series advertisements are each worth 13,485,000 KRW. A 70 minutes drama can have 28 advertisements. The total revenue is worth 377.58 million KRW. Up to the 2^nd episode, they have collected close to 700 million KRW.

Ratings agency Nielsen results show that 7 Level Civil Servant in its first broadcast on the 23^rd Jan garnered a viewership of 12.7%(Korea) less than 1% away from the leader KBS2 “Jeon Woo Chi”(13.6%). In its 2^nd episode, it reached 14.5% beating “Jeon Woo Chi”(13.4%). In these 2 episodes, it fought back its competitors to take the number one position.

Choi Kang Hee through her dramas “Protect the Boss”, “My Sweet Seoul” and others became the “Rom-Com Queen”. Now, this is her first time acting together with famed “Fairytale Ratings” Joo Won. In the drama, Choi Kang Hee and Joo Won also have chemistry and work well together, creating a good atmosphere.

“7 Level Civil Servant” is a romantic story about the growth journey of NIS rookie agents. Its cast includes Choi Kang Hee, Joo Won, Ahn Nae Sang, Jang Young Nam, Kim Min Seo, Kim Soo Hyun, Hwang Chansung(2pm) and others.

Source: Naver

Chinese translation: 糖果啦 Joo Won China site, post on 元真吧 Baidu by sympathy101953

English translation: mrdimples@soompi

Bati

Twitter Update

KIM JIHYUN  :  "L7CS" Filming with Gil Ro's family! At a scene where the mom and dad receives a call, our un-needed Gil Ro had humbly came and said~ "I wanted to say the lines personally in front of you~". Don't misunderstood Joowon with Gil Ro, the real-life Joowon is truly a filial son



CHOI GANGHEE : You were raised well, Joowon-ie.. if it's like this, he would probably fight with me on who's more filial. Crazy.

JOOWON : For the sake of our country

KIM JIHYUN :  For the sake of our country!!

CHAN :  For the sake of our country! Fighting!! Keke

__


CHAN @ JOOWON  :  People kept connecting me and Hyung like this..



cr: w2d

Chansung tweeted this right after his concert in Osaka ended lol

Aera

thanks @Bati  :)

hehe, always love their conversations :D

mrdimples

MBC Wed & Thurs drama <7 Level Civil Servant> on the 29^th Jan revealed a still of its male lead Joo Won as a gambling cheat.

In this scene, Joo Won stares sharply at the cards. In the drama, he plays rich man’s son who joins NIS as a rookie special agent because he likes 007. On this day, he and other rookie agents are filming the gambling scene at a certain casino. On the set, the sounds that followed the gambling added to the tense atmosphere.

After the filming ended, Joo Won expressed: “Although Han Gilro gambles like a pro, in reality I have never played flower cards, I just learn the rules of the game today.” invoking laughter from all on the set.

This scene taken on the 25th last month was a result of the stint at Gyeongsangnam Sacheon Institute where the actors stayed a week, Joo Won and the other actors conscientiously learn dancing, shooting, gambling techniques and mahjong to equip themselves with the necessary skills of a special agent.

According to the film company: “All the actors are full of enthusiasm at every moment of filming. When they are together they get along like close family members. Especially the aegyotastic, cheeky Joo Won who takes care of every actor/actress. Even the most junior staff, he takes care very well.”

Source: koreastardaily

Chinese translation: 女王肉中刺hxx on Joo Won Bar Baidu

English translation: mrdimples@soompi

Bati

Twitter Update 2 lol


CHAN @ JOOWON  :  People kept connecting me and Hyung like this..




JOOWON @ CHAN :  Keheok Heehee Turns out we were in the same team from the beginning Heehee


CHAN @ JOOWON  :  Keke I know, right? Kekeke


Cr: w2d



Fan-art



Cr: ismisting

jwand

This may have been posted before. Joo Won and Choi Kang Hee filmed a brief TV spot from the ballroom set.

ShinmenTakezo

nhatkhanh said:

ShinmenTakezo said:

This series is way too silly to be taken seriously, it´s a pity since the movie was really good

Oh really??? Are you Richard Simmons me off purposely??? I think this drama is very good unit now,
the writer said that the story is so different with the movie version
If you aren't interested in... just don't care about it anymore
I apriciate your kindness

I don´t know what you are trying to say to me but i was just expressing my opinion, i think that much should be allowed. If you like the drama, i am happy for you then but that does not mean that i also have to like it nor that i only have to write nice things about it.

The movie definitely had its silly parts, too but it was balanced enough to not disturb me since it was incorporated nicely into the main story line and the romance between the two protagonists. In the drama however, the two protagonists only serve as the usual silly stereotypes, the rich, spoiled brat and the innocent, hard working but sassy female.
I honestly hope though that you will keep enjoying it.

Hannahmiriam

@Shinmen Takezo & @nhatkhanh I have to agree with Shinmen Takezo regardind the fact that this drama is "way too silly to be taken seriously" and that's exactly why I watch it. That's why I've schosen a comeny and not a melo. That doesn't mean that I only watch "silly dramas", but I like having a little variety in my dramas. Instead of an unreal serious revengeful plot, I prefer an unreal not-so-serious plot. For example, Soo Ae is one of my favorite actresses, but I couldn't take all the "lethal love, betrayal, unstoppable greed, conspiracy" before the "salvation".

About the movie... It was definitely silly. But it made me laught, and that's what a comedy's suppose to do, it had a good cast, and that's about all. Just like the drama. 

About the characters... CKH's character can be defined in many ways, but I'm sure innocent is not one of them and the rich, spoiled brat's family is definitely not our usual kdrama rich family. The good thing about a drama is that you have time for character development, which means that they have time to grow. The other good thing about drama comedies is that even though they start silly, as we get into the drama they get less silly, and the comedy elements become lighter. In fact, I sometimes hate the fact that a supposedly light drama becomes too serious. 

I could also agree with you if you'd say that the writer of the movie was better than this one. ;)

By the way, @Shinmen Takezo , when I read your post I was tempted to ask you why were you wasting your time telling us that it's a silly drama, but I held it in. I felt as if a guest came into my house to criticize my food or my lifestyle. After that first impression passed, I just thought that you didn't have any bad intentions, so I left it to that. 

In the end, everybody is entitled to have their own opinions, so I'm ok with you having a different opinion.

jwand

Selecting a movie or TV show can depend on what mood I am in. I know that junk food is bad for me but I sometimes give in to the urge to eat junk food. In a similar way, I have decided to follow Level 7 Civil Servant rather than Iris II. I have seen dramatic femme fatale movies of the Fatal Attraction type, but I was happy to see My Scary Girl which treated that subject in a silly way.

ctfrsgp

Not sure if these are posted here bef but i hav jus found them in a CKH's fan forum (credit as tagged and 崔江熙吧 on Baidu)

pandavin

I agree with @Hannahmiriam, i also choose this drama because I knew this drama gonna be crazy likes the movie, maybe its looks silly but its makes the different between another drama. If you want see a serious spy drama likes James Bond you should see Iris 2, but i have see a lot spy movie like James Bond so i need refresh my mind. This drama make me laugh and really happy I Don't need think anything that makes me headache or make my feels bad because worry. I really like how JW impress his character. I'm not see Lee Kang To, Hwang Tae Hee or Goo Ma Jun. But I saw han Phil Soo aka Han Gil Roo a really overconfident boy:) he's not a hero he's still looser who try to be a hero. Dont think james bond in the movie when you saw this drama. Just think when james bond started it, the proccess before being a great agent. Special note for chansung, he's so cute I really appreciate when hes try to act serious because I knew that in real life he's humouristic. I cant wait a next episode today.

ctfrsgp

See cute drawings on CKH's scripts (credit: 奔跑的豆荚 in 崔江熙吧 on Baidu)

This is abt the scene where Gil-Ro got dunked with jjajangmyun on his face


This is where Gil-Ro and Seo-Won took the pledge

ctfrsgp

pandavin wrote: »

I really like how JW impress his character. I'm not see Lee Kang To, Hwang Tae Hee or Goo Ma Jun. But I saw han Phil Soo aka Han Gil Roo a really overconfident boy:) he's not a hero he's still looser who try to be a hero.

I agree with @pandavin on the above not bcoz Im a JW fan but with jus 2 eps he has managed to create an impression on the audience of Gil-Ro's personality. Itz totally different fr JW's previous roles in the other 3 dramas. Although I really adore our cute 1N2D maknae, I was truly irritated by Gil-Ro in ep 2 for how he treated Seo-Won and for his bratty behaviour. I see tat as another milestone of JW in his acting career, no matter how small it is

coolreborn

    Today We Will See "The Dance Training"






fr Naver

I can't wait!!! Oh, is Chansung partner a man? LOL. Maybe I should apply for an NIS position in this drama, there is sure a shortage of women. kekeke.


Side happenings: .... tripping and stumbling in this thread. My twin, @mrdimples,  you win. Don't use that Joo Won hypnotic necklace on me again, its so potent. And yes, I found my funny bones again, might as well use it here. And I already induced a long term memory lost magic spell on my past, so better not ask me anything about it, I don't remember. LOL.

coolreborn

Screencaps from the MBC BTS 7G Interview











fr DCinside

.... I am always dazzled with this man's smile. The sun rose so beautifully today. 

Aera

BTS interview

mrdimples

coolreborn said:

Side happenings: .... tripping and stumbling in this thread. My twin, @mrdimples,  you win. Don't use that Joo Won hypnotic necklace on me again, its so potent. And yes, I found my funny bones again, might as well use it here. And I already induced a long term memory lost magic spell on my past, so better not ask me anything about it, I don't remember. LOL.

Ya! My last resort was to hit you with a club and drag you here. That'll serve dual purpose, haul you *** in and give you the wonderful kdrama drug call amnesia. Anyway, welcome back! 

7LCS is such a wacky drama and so should this thread. IMO, there should be lots of spazzing, pics, screencaps, fanarts, humour and everything fun under the sun. Otherwise, lurkers will mistake this for some melo drama thread. Nothing against serious discussions but somehow I cannot get overly serious about this drama. If I do, I will have problems with lots of things about it. 

mrdimples

The Triangle Love Affair 

BF2: Hyung, you are going to be my partner, right? 

BF1: Yes, we are in the same group, kekeke

GF: What are you doing? Will you like some jjajangmyun to accessorize your suit for the KBS Drama Awards? 

all the ladies: I hate bromance!

BF1 to GF: I can't hold on to your dress any longer, it's falling apart! 

BF1 to BF2: Save me! 

GF to BF2: Can your buttons pop like mine? 

coolreborn

CKH: No wonder Gillro loves car racing...



fr DC/jihyukim PD