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5 hours ago, jelly said:
Plus, it would be nice if he worked in Chungmuro too. I mean, Bong Joon Ho or Park Chan Wook film?! It would make him stretch his acting talents even more, and possibly get him to showcase what he's done in theatre on a grander scale.
@jelly, I love your ideas for him.
That would be a dream to see him in Chungmuro. And once he is there - so many avenues open to him. It's like the world is his oyster.
But if he gets there, and how soon - depends on how wisely he chooses his projects.
5 hours ago, jelly said:In his new play, he's playing a rough/foul mouthed detective. I mean, how cool is that? A total 180 from HJP.
wow. I can barely imagine him in a role like this!
5 hours ago, jelly said:Ah, I hope Netflix or such, will work with him again, after they saw his success on the platform with Start Up.
@jelly, me too. I was so happy that "Start Up" was on Netflix, esp. because of his exposure on Netflix.
To be honest, Start-Up by itself was not a great Drama. It was sweet. What made it special is Kim Seon-Ho and also Kim Hae-Sook and their relationship in the Drama. Start-Up had an average national ratings of 4.628% and it had several episodes rated over 5% (but not reaching 5.5%.) That is good, but not great. I personally think that Kim Seon Ho and Kim Hae-Sook were the reason for the success of Start Up.
But the Drama that followed "Start Up" - "Mr. Queen" - Achieves 2nd-Highest Premiere Ratings Of Any Weekend Drama In tvN History
Drama with this kind of success I want to see for Kim Seon Ho's next Drama, and of course - something that he will shine in. I think that after "Start Up" there are lots of eyes on him, so what he chooses next is super important.
5 hours ago, jelly said:As for Run On, the director of Run On worked on Chief Kim. So as he said, he wants to be an actor people want to work with again. So I can def. see, that the director of Run On asked him for a favor, and KSH gratefully said yes to doing a cameo.
ah.. That makes perfect sense. Thank you, @jelly.
3 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:All his cameos in drama were because his relationship with either writer or PD. Find me in memory cameo (Two Cops PD - bonus Moon Ga Young), Your house helper cameo (Strongest Deliveryman PD), Feel Good to Die cameo (If I'm not mistaken because the PD who asked him to do audition.cmiiw.) Run on cameo - if it's true (Good Manager PD - his debut drama).
Thank you @ixxdhx81. That makes perfect sense.
3 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:His goal was never popularity, he just want to act, become a better actor. As long as people want to work with him, he'll happily do it.
@ixxdhx81, That's great, but do you not think he could shift his priorities because of his increased popularity? We cannot second guess him, of course. Lets see what he chooses next.
1 hour ago, 7psyche7 said:here is the audio clip I’m referring to.
@7psyche7 Interesting. I wonder what this is about.... Maybe @ixxdhx81 will know.
1 hour ago, levine1244 said:according to this tweet the title of the drama is The Woman on The White Horse. It doesn't mentioned about the broadcast and channel info thought so maybe the script itself is still work in progress? Yes I do agree with you there are many talented scriptwriter out there and I believe he gets tons of offer and probably is in the middle of reviewing and discussing everything. Hope he won't rush his decision.
@levine1244, Awesome. Thank you very much. I am eager to find out more about it.
Like you, I hope he does not rush his decision.
20 minutes ago, jelly said:KES is a big name, but she's also hit/miss for me as a writer.
@jelly for me too.
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8 Korean actors who found the perfect role and became household names in 2020
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2020 has been an incredible year for Korean dramas, especially with Netflix venturing more into originals, and bringing on older dramas onto the platform, effectively expanding the horizon for international viewers of K-Dramas. Some of these actors have had numerous roles but were still relatively obscure to the general public. Here are 8 Korean actors who found the perfect role and became household names in 2020.
Kim Seon Ho
Wrapping up the list is the one and only Kim Seon Ho, whose inclusion demands no explanation. Kim Seon Ho’s Han Ji Pyeong in 'Start-Up' launched a movement of appreciation for the actor and his penchant for charming people with a single smile. Kim Seon Ho has been a significant actor for quite some time in the industry, but the amount of love, awe, and accolades that he received from his character Han Ji Pyeong is bigger than ever before. This glory is what he has always deserved and we thank 2020 for bringing it to him.
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17 hours ago, jelly said:
I mean, him in My Mister would be amazing too. Or Nine: 9 Time Travels as well! Can you imagine him in Nine? He would be excellent, I hope a talented and big screenwriter gives him a chance.
@jelly, Yes! We think alike.
17 hours ago, jelly said:As for Here, one of the actors Bae Sung Woo was in Here, but due to his recent issue, he might get replaced. And I could see Kim Seon-ho take over, since he's friendly with BSW (Theatre days).
That would be very interesting if that happens. I'd be super excited for him to be in a Drama with Lee Byung-Hun.
17 hours ago, jelly said:Plus, he said he looks at the script but also the cast involved when selecting a project.
@jelly oh. Good to know. He is so smart..!
17 hours ago, jelly said:I think he would be amazing in Kingdom, I heard JJH is stepping down? He would slay it literally and figuratively!!
Really? I did not know that. It would be awesome for him and his career to be on "Kingdom."
Thank you so much for the cute interview with him.
15 hours ago, rori0711 said:I can see Seonho following footsteps of Jo Jungsuk, Jo Seungwoo, Hwang Jungmin and other theater actors who found success in mainstream but still performs in theater until now.
@rori0711,I do too, down the road. And that is one reason I want to see him on Netflix in a superb drama with excellent ensemble cast, such as the ones you mentioned.
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I have read this rumor before, and now an article on Cosmopolitan...
I am not sure what he has to gain from this Cameo (if he does it), but maybe Netflix asked him to do that, because of his popularity.
You Guys, Kim Seon Ho ~*Might*~ Make A Cameo In 'Run On'
PHOTO: (LEFT TO RIGHT) START-UP/NETFLIX, INSTAGRAM/JTBCDRAMA
A lot of us fell in love with Kim Seon Ho after seeing him as "Good Boy" Han Ji Pyeong in Start-Up, and ~rumor has it~, he's going to make a cameo appearance in a new drama called Run On! The show, which will be premiering on Netflix on December 16, is about "people who have trouble communicating, even while speaking in the same language." Im Si Wan stars as a retired track athlete while Shin Se Kyung (we absolutely loved her in Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung) is a translator.Spoiler
Run On's second leads will be played by Sooyoung and Kang Tae Oh. Soompi tells us that Sooyoung's character is "an ambitious sports agency CEO," while Tae Oh will play an art student who is "well-known for his refreshing and charming personality." CUTIES!
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INSTAGRAM/JTBCDRAMA
Okay, so here's what we know: According to various fan pages, Kim Seon Ho will be playing a film director + the ex-boyfriend of leading lady Shin Se Kyung. Nothing is confirmed yet, but since her character in the show is a translator for foreign films, we totally see this cameo happening!
Aside from this possible cameo, Kim Seon Ho is in talks to star as the male lead in a new drama called Link. He is also set to star in the play Ice, a story about "two detectives who blamed an 18-year-old teenager for a heinous murder case." Our Good Boy seems really busy and we couldn't be happier for him!
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21 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:
Even there's a post in thequoo with title the reason why we'll never know when KSH is in relationship..
So true.....
16 hours ago, levine1244 said:I'm also hoping he will be paired with Kim Go Eun
in movie perhaps? Since KGE prefers movie than drama or maybe both?
@levine1244, I so would love to see that- both movie and a Drama with them in the lead.
16 hours ago, levine1244 said:Speaking about script, there's a rumor that Kim Eun Sook is preparing a new drama. Since most of her works are well known (The Heirs, Goblin, Mr.Sunshine, TKEM) I'm lowkey hoping Seonho will be casted as a ML on her next drama.
@levine1244, chincha? I have not heard she was working on a new Drama. My favorite Drama by her are "Mr. Sunshine." "Goblin," and "Gentleman's Dignity". (I can so much see him in this kind of a rom com with an excellent ensemble cast.). I liked "The King: Eternal Monarch" well enough, but it was generally not well received.
Other scriptwriters that come to my mind are:
Kim Eun-Hee (Signal, 3 Days, Kingdom, and the upcoming Drama "Jiri Mountain.")
Song Ji-Na (Healer, Faith.)
Jung Seo-Kyoung - (The only Drama she wrote was "Mother" with Lee Bo-young, but she worked with Park Chan-Wook on several movies including Sympathy for Lady Vengeance and The Handmaiden. The Truth Beneath movie for which she worked with scriptwriter Lee Kyoung-Mi blew my mind.)
Moon Yoo-Suk is a sitting judge. He has written "Ms. Hammurabi ," and upcoming Drama "Devilish Judge" with Ji Sung and Jinyoung.
Baek Mi Kyung (The Lady in Dignity, Miracle that we Met, Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon)
Je In (Misty, and upcoming Drama "Breaking Up" with Soo Ae
Yoo Hyun-Mi (Sky Castle, Bridal Mask, and upcoming Drama "Snowdrop.)
Kim Ji-Woo (Beautiful World, Memory, Kimchi Family, Lucifer.)
Kim Tae-Hee (Designated Survivor -60 Days, Beautiful Mind)
Song Jae-Jung (Memories of he Alhambra, Nine Times Travel, The Three Musketeers, Queen In-Hyun's Man)
Kim Young-Hyun and Park Sang-Yeon (Tree with Deep Roots, The Great Queen Seondeok, Arthdal Chronicles.)
Jung Sung-Hee - (Room No. 9, Into the Flames.)
I am sure there are many more very talented scriptwriters.
17 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:That'll be such a great honor for Seonho if she's interested in him and offered him the script.
Yes, Indeed.!
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Koyote’s Shinji Shares That She’s A Huge Fan Of Kim Seon Ho On “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4”
Read full article HERE-
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19 hours ago, levine1244 said:
I believe the swoon video I mention before already been shared by @ixxdhx81
Yes, indeed. But it was fun to re-watch it.
I love the phone call with Ravi. Thank you for that.19 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:When he said he was eating salad, the salad was still in his mouth, and put the fork down just to answer Ravi's love call.. LOL
That's too funny. Nice that he is eating healthily.
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[SBS Star] Kim Seon Ho Talks About His Charms & His Nickname Given by Fans
Actor Kim Seon Ho shared how he feels about the nickname, 'the actor with melodramatic gazes' given by his fans. On December 11, Kim Seon Ho held a press interview following the end of his latest drama 'Start-up'.
During the interview, Kim Seon Ho was asked to share his honest thoughts about the nickname. Kim Seon Ho said, "I am truly thankful that people look at me that way. I think my eyes play a big part in my appearance." He added, "My eyes look the same as my mother's. Her eyes are much bigger than mine, but they definitely look similar."
Talking about his "melodramatic" gazes, the actor explained, "I think we can say that one's gazes show his live. One's gazes tells us a lot." He continued, "I always look at someone's eyes while I'm trying to understand his/her personality. I think that's why my gazes are quite different from others."
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On 12/10/2020 at 5:25 PM, jelly said:
The truth of the matter is big name/established female names/actresses help A LOT.
@jellyI agree with lots of what you write. I love Soo Ae. She can do no wrong in my book. Jun Ji-Hyun is another suggestion, esp. for a movie. Other superb mature actresses are Kim Hee-Ae, Kim Hee-Sun, Kim Seo-Hyung, Kim Sun-A, Kim Hye-Soo.
There are other actresses I can see him with, and younger ones too.
For rom-com, I'd love to see him also with Park Bo-Young, and Lee Sung Kyung.
For more mature material and/or maybe a movie - I'd love to see him with Kim Go-Eun (in a good rom com too...)
For a melo, I'd love to see him with Kim Sae-Ron or Kim Go-Eun.
Other actresses I'd love to see him with is Jung Ryeo Won, Go Ah-Sung, IU.
I think it is super important that the script is excellent.
I sort of can envision him in a superb Netflix production with excellent cast, such as Stranger, Designated Survivor-60 days, or an excellent JTBC Drama such as Graceful Friends, Sky Castle.
"Good boy in the drama and even in real life ❤
-Kim Seon Ho delivered some gifts for staffs and whole production of START- UP on the last day of their set even its a small gifts he wanted to show some gratitude for their hard work"
source: Oppanology.
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On 12/10/2020 at 1:18 PM, ixxdhx81 said:
I don't think so. I read somewhere she already confirmed leading a new SBS drama. As for seonho, he said in interview he liked watching video on YT. Remember the Robert De Niro scene which he talked about in another interview before SU started. That's another way for him to improve his acting. Watching videos on YT.
She actually already confirmed 1 new Drama... And she is in talks for a 2nd new Drama - "You are My Spring."
This is so interesting about him, and so smart -watching YT videos
On 12/10/2020 at 4:04 PM, ixxdhx81 said:They close Seonhohada naver fan cafe for 2 weeks to re-organize some things.
Sad, but may be a good decision....
On 12/10/2020 at 8:46 PM, ixxdhx81 said:The new content from theswoon is here..!
He is so cute going over their messages. Thank you, @ixxdhx81
On 12/10/2020 at 9:54 PM, gayyoxx said:Hopefully the Swoon will give us more Seon Ho content!
That is so special for the Swoon to do that... I hope it means many more roles for Netflix programs.
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Start Up: Kim Seon Ho REVEALS he teared up due to fans' positive comments on his performance as Han Ji Pyeong
In a recent interview, Kim Seon-ho shared his honest thoughts on how his popularity shot up after starring as the loveable Han Ji-pyeong in Start-Up.
Start-Up fans will agree that amongst the highlights of the tvN drama was Kim Seon-ho's endearing performance as the loveable second lead syndrome character, Han Ji-pyeong. From gaining social media love to already being in talks to star in another drama, Seon-ho is finally receiving the recognition he so deserves. But, what does the 34-year-old actor have to say about his popularity shooting up with Start-Up?
"I don’t act in any project with the expectation that I’ll become popular. I’ve never even imagined something like this," Seon-ho humbly confessed in an interview with Sports Chosun via Soompi and added, "Until recently, I found it hard to believe that so many people could be showing me interest and support. I wanted to do well in Start-Up because I really liked the character Han Ji-pyeong." Moreover, Seon-ho was extremely appreciative of his fans' positive reaction to his Start-Up performance.
The 2 Days 1 Night also star recalled how around the final episode of Start-Up, fans would leave so many comments on his Instagram page saying things like "Seon-ho, you’re doing well right now." As he read these comments after Start-Up ended, it moved Seon-ho to tears. Seon-ho confessed that he had a lot of thoughts while working on Start-Up but he gained strength from the knowledge that a lot of people were cheering him on.
We adore this 'good boy' and how!
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2 hours ago, 7psyche7 said:
The new content from the swoon is on their Instagram. I don’t know how to embed it in the post but if you click the link below it will take you there. His laugh is
@7psyche7, so funny. Thank you. I am glad he is receiving all the love.
Below is an article about the upcoming music video.
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New Music Video From Epitone Project to Star Kim Seon-ho
Interpark Entertainment recently announced that Epitone Project, an independent band they represent, will release a new single and music video on December 15th at six in the evening Korean time. The title of the song in question will be Insomnia. The official announcement for the music video contained a largely unidentifiable man in silhouette although the credited information reveals a surprising identity for the actor- Kim Seon-ho.
Persons close to Interpark Entertainment have claimed that Insomnia will be a ballad about a man who is unable to go to sleep due to unforgettable memories of a departed lover. The announcement came shortly before the airing of the final episode of "Start Up" which has done much to bolster Kim Seon-ho's reputation despite his being a second lead.
The video has been described as appropriate for the cold winter. It may also be appropriate given the fate of his character on "Start Up" and possibly even deliberately selected as a project by Kim Seon-ho for precisely that reason. "Start Up" ended on December 6th with ratings of 5.2%.
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28 minutes ago, qynn said:
He's already had his first leading role on tvN with Catch the Ghost.
I stand corrected. I forgot that was tvN.
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KIM SEON HO as Han Seok Won-Actor Kim Seon Ho might have a cameo appearance on the upcoming drama, he will be playing the role of 30 yrs old movie director and as the female lead's Ex-Boyfriend (played by Shin Se Kyung)
Drama Title "RUN ON" (premiere on December 16, 2020)
(oh dear. And I was not planning on watching it....)
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Yoona, Jang Sung-kyu, and Kim Seon-ho to Host MBC Gayo DaejejeonOn December 8th MBC announced the hosts for this year's MBC Gayo Daejejeon. The annual musical program will take place on December 31st as a year-end event. Yoona, who has hosted the event since 2015, will return once again as an emcee. Announcer Jang Sung-kyu will also be present, the only host this year who is traditionally known as a broadcast host as opposed to a celebrity in his own right.
Kim Seon-ho is the main new face for this year's broadcast. Kim Seon-ho has quickly become a popular entertainer due to his role on "Start Up" despite being a second lead. Due to commitments for a stage play early next year, Kim Seon-ho has yet to commit to a new drama. Nevertheless, his name has come up with regularity in smaller gigs such as this one, whetting the appetite of fans local and domestic to see him in a new widely
broadcasted long form project.
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12 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:
Profile picture for the play Ice is here!
So handsome
. Thank you, @ixxdhx81 for the "Ice" goodies...
10 hours ago, jelly said:He loves films, but I hope he'll be able to be in a film that goes to an International Film Festival.
@jelly, I hope so too. I hope his film - whenever it happens - will be a huge success.
10 hours ago, jelly said:I do have to laugh though, on 2D1N, he was clueless about the famous/top film festivals. It's like um, aren't you an actor lol, shouldn't you know this stuff?!
haha. This is funny to me too. I grew up on films before I ever discovered KDrama....
And I only now started watching 2D1N, slowly...
10 hours ago, jelly said:That's the seedy side of K-entertainment. If he bites the hand that feeds him, they might not offer him another tvN role?! IA that tvN has better quality and more budget on their projects. Him building a name with tvN is great
I think that building a solid relationship with tvN is super important for him.
1. Many of the Studio Dragon productions are coming to us via tvN (albeit, not all of them), and Netflix agreement is with Studio Dragon, from what I hear. Even the older Drama that Netflix recently added - many of them are Studio Dragon production.
2. tvN is an arm of Korean entertainment. They (and OCN) are owned by CJE&M which is a huge production company and also owns C&J Entertainment for films too. (You can see a list of their films there.)
So good relationship with tvN can lead to good relationship with CJE&M and C&J Ent. (and good movie roles), I think.
I do not want his first leading role on tvN to flop (none of us do), but I also have trust in Kim Seon Ho that he can improve weak script and captivate his audience.)
10 hours ago, jelly said:Hmm, I wouldn't say Ha Jung Woo & Choi Min-Shik are think of as Hallyu stars, more Chungmuro legends
Good point! I think of them first as my entry to Korean entertainment was through films.
10 hours ago, jelly said:Namgoong Min needs to do more films, but for drama side, he's unparalleled rn. I think he's another versatile leading man, who keeps boundaries of his private life. I think that's important to do so, b/c some people take it way too far.
Agreed!
Thank you for the video with Seo Hyun-Jin! I adored her in "King's Daughter Soo Baek-Hyang," and loved that Drama.
7 hours ago, gayyoxx said:For me, these kind of adlibs shows Seon Ho's ability to interpret his character and portray the character genuinely....
Hopefully Seon Ho's next project also involve PD and writers who have faith in his interpretation and allow him to do adlibs. It would be great to see him keep on growing and growing!I hope so too....
7 hours ago, gayyoxx said:For the incident that involved some of his (new?) fans, well, I guess some fans are carried away with the shipping war. They need to stop, IMHO. Regardless with their (mine as well) dissatisfaction with HJP's ending in SU, SU had given the opportunity for Seon Ho to shine. Also, we need to differentiate between characters in drama with the actors/actresses portraying them.
@gayyoxx, of course. Also, I think SU gave a good closure to the relationship between HJP and SDM; HJP acknowledged that he had had the opportunity to seek her out throughout the years, and like a fool - he did not do that. He also acknowledged that he gained just as much as she did from their correspondence, because he was pretty lonely too. I thought it was a good validation for both of them.
2 hours ago, levine1244 said:Hi, a new Seon Ho fan here
@levine1244, hi there, and welcome to Kim Seon Ho thread
2 hours ago, levine1244 said:Btw saw another the swoon content about Seon Ho today. The Swoon is really whipped about him.
I am happy to hear that, esp. since they seem to be connected to Netflix. Pleases share with us.
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Kim Seon-ho's "Start Up" Success Proves Importance of Brand SynergyGoing into its final week, on paper "Start Up" isn't much to look at. The drama has consistently hovered in the 5% range for its entire run. It has neither improved nor weakened the profiles of its lead actors Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk. But their co-star Kim Seon-ho is a different matter. Originally a stage actor, Kim Seon-ho made his debut with "Chief Kim" in 2017 with a supporting role as a philosopher turned accountant. His kind-hearted character was a hit with viewers.
Kim Seon-ho had similar supporting roles in "Two Cops" and "100 Days My Prince". His strong lead performance in the short drama "You Drive Me Crazy" also convinced casting directors that Kim Seon-ho had the right stuff to be a serious star. Nevertheless, Kim Seon-ho could never quite catch on with his big debut in "Catch the Ghost". Kim Seon-ho was in an awkward place. Though he had the right face to be a big star, his best moments had always been in an ensemble, rather than in his own right.
"Start Up" ended up being the perfect drama for the actor, ironically enough taking advantage of his past stilted success. Kim Seon-ho's image is that of a nice guy, a late bloomer who didn't start acting on television until after his mandatory military service. His can-do attitude was a perfect fit for the role of a man forced his way into success in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurs- and a particularly appropriate fit for his younger co-stars, lacking his experience both in and out of character.
Kim Seon-ho has also benefited quite a bit from the simulcasting variety show 2 Days & 1 Night in which he also stars. Simply by being able to watch both programs, fans grew to appreciate and were impressed by Kim Seon-ho's surprising range. His undeniable work ethic has won the appreciation of both co-stars and crew. Despite being a difficult factor to quantify, Kim Seon-ho appears to have proven that attitude and synergy can take a person far- but only if they're appropriately cast.
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On 11/30/2020 at 7:41 PM, Lmangla said:
Join us for a special December event!
@Lmangla Hi
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@Jillia, thank you for the change. You are way ahead of me... (on 2 threads)
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Namkoong Min Talks About His ‘Awaken’ Role And Why He Loves A ChallengeNamkoong Min's character Do Jeung-wo is unpredictable, yet inspires fierce loyalty.tvN
Detective Do Jeong-wu is unpredictable, sometimes dangerously so, yet he inspires fierce loyalty among his teammates. The character played by Namkoong Min in the tvN drama Awaken also has a few puzzling habits. He sleeps in a holding cell, is often oddly nonchalant and subsists on lollipops. His bedraggled state suggests that he doesn’t care what others think of him. Appearances can be deceptive.
“He looks clumsy and messy,” said Namkoong. “He doesn't look like someone who can solve cases. But at times, he can be really sharp. ‘I have no idea. What kind of person is he?’ That pretty much sums him up. But there is a meticulous plan behind his façade.”
Jeong-wu is a confusing but riveting character that, thanks to Namkoong’s compelling portrayal, stands out among k-drama detectives.
“While he seems to be trying to solve a case, his real goal is something else,” said Namkoong. “He looks a lot messier than other detectives and even sleeps in the police cell instead of going home. And there is a clear reason he does this. Therefore, I didn't exactly try to look like a detective. In the beginning, I focused on creating a messy look. I wore a stretched-out T-shirt that I bought ten years ago and messed up my hair on purpose. Again, I can't tell you why for now, but there's a reason I had to do this. You won't be disappointed.”
Namkoong and his character don’t have a lot in common.
“In many ways, I’m very different from him in real life,” said Namkoong. “I'm neither easy-going nor messy. I'm actually very neat. It’s very calming when I step into my clean apartment after a long day of shooting. Also, I rarely strike up a conversation with strangers. One thing I have in common with him, though, is that I value my colleagues. Do Jeong-wu’s team members care about one another and try to understand each other. The interaction between them adds fun to the show. Just like Do Jeong-wu, I take teamwork seriously.”
His drama team includes AOA’s Kim Seol-hyun as police officer Kong Hye-won and Lee Chung-ah as FBI investigator Jamie Layton. The team confronts a puzzling case in which several rich men die suddenly, their faces fixed in a smile. While reading the script Namkoong knew that Awaken would be a different kind of mystery.
“Most detective stories revolve around one incident and the process of digging out the hidden truth,” said Namkoong. “But in Awaken, digging into one case leads to a new, completely different case which evokes a lot of emotions. I found that very refreshing and felt the urge to convey that to others in a convincing way.”
Although the actor has appeared in mysteries before, he hasn’t always played the hero. He played a man who confessed to killing his wife in the mystery film Beautiful Sunday and a serial killer in the TV series A Girl Who Sees Smells.
“I do love the mysteries,” said Namkoong. “Especially when the story can make the viewers' hearts race even without being overly visually disturbing.”In 'Hot Stove League' Namkoong played the manager of a down-on-their-luck baseball team. SBS
His last TV role was in Hot Stove League, which won Best Drama at the 56th Baeksang Awards and earned him a Best Leading Actor nomination. In that drama he played the newly appointed manager of a down-on-their-luck baseball team. He was considering other projects when his agent gave him the Hot Stove League script. At first he assumed any role they were offering involved playing baseball.
“Of course, Hot Stove League is about baseball,” he said. “But it's not about baseball players, but the front office that supports them. I finished reading the scenario in one sitting, called my agent, and said, ‘I can't take this story lightly.’ Eventually, I received more portions of the unfinished script, and I asked to meet with the writer.”
After meeting the writer, he wanted to say yes.
“Even though I couldn't give him an answer right away, I was thinking about how to play Baek Seung-su all the way home. I also wondered why it took the script so long to be produced. My guess is that there was a lot of fear regarding such a new subject. But for me, it was a challenge I was looking for, and therefore perfect. I do love challenges like this.”
His decision on whether or not to take a role usually comes down to a gut feeling, but making the most of any role requires dedication.
“Once I take on a role, I try my best to pull it off, regardless of what kind of character it is. That's my goal and attitude as an actor.”
That attitude helped create an impressive resume. With roles in more than two dozen TV dramas and several films, Namkoong has earned multiple acting awards and nominations.
“Rather than thinking about how much a role suits me, I think more about what I can do to fit the role,” said Namkoong. “It's been 20 years since my debut and I've been working non-stop, but acting is still very challenging, and I feel that I lack in many ways. To make progress as an actor, I reach for challenging roles rather than familiar ones.”
The pursuit of challenging roles means he rarely plays a character that’s a comfortable fit.
“Even though I have played many different roles in various works so far, none of them really felt close to me or comfortable, to be honest,” said Namkoong. “I always strive to take on challenging roles and expand my horizons as I play those characters. I already know what my next role will be. The role I'd like to play after that is an ordinary office worker who depicts the quiet daily life of a human being.”
Acting satisfies something essential in him.
“I've always been a rather optimistic person, but I don't think I was the type that was filled with happiness and content with myself,” said Namkoong. “There was always a bit of inexplicable loneliness lingering in my heart, but after watching movies and TV series, that loneliness disappeared for a while. I became an actor hoping that I could relieve someone of their loneliness. Just like how great artworks inspire people, human emotions—when expressed effectively—not only inspire me but also strike me as beautiful. The very fact that I'm engaging in such a beautiful thing is what I love the most about acting. In addition, it helps me forget about my inexplicable loneliness.”
He’s happy he can challenge himself with roles such as Jeong-wu and keep growing as an actor.
“I am well aware that I have a long way to go.”
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4 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:
Imagine if he read the negative comments about his co-stars or staff who work with him. Hope, the fans will be more careful and mindful when write something in the fan cafe.
@ixxdhx81 he'd be horrified...
Some of these fans take these "shipping wars" to a personal level.... They have to realize that what they say and how they act reflects on him. smh.
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Kim Seon Ho Talks About His Character In “Start-Up,” Relating To The Story, And More
Kim Seon Ho recently participated in a written interview with Sports Chosun following the end of the tvN drama “Start-Up.”
Although the actor had appeared in several dramas prior to his role in “Start-Up,” his popularity shot up after viewers were drawn to his character, Han Ji Pyeong.
Kim Seon Ho said, “I don’t act in any project with the expectation that I’ll become popular. I’ve never even imagined something like this. Until recently, I found it hard to believe that so many people could be showing me interest and support. I wanted to do well in ‘Start-Up’ because I really liked the character Han Ji Pyeong.”
He added, “Around the final episode of ‘Start-Up,’ fans would leave so many comments on Instagram saying things like, ‘Seon Ho, you’re doing well right now.’ I read over these comments after the final episode ended and it was moving to the point of tears. I had a lot of thoughts while working on the project, but I gained strength from knowing that a lot of people were cheering me on.”
“Start-Up” is about young people in their twenties as they pursue their dreams of entering the Sandbox, the fictional Korean equivalent of Silicon Valley. Kim Seon Ho said, “I relate to the youths in the drama. No matter who you are, your twenties are an awkward but passionate time. I was also like that. I didn’t have a lot of experience when I first started working, but I had so much passion that I wanted to try everything. I didn’t have anything concrete planned out, but I really wanted to act. After I graduated from university, I wanted to act in plays, so I threw myself into it heart and soul. I started with nothing, but I was just happy to be acting. Instead of being anxious about the future, I found a quiet sort of happiness. Of course, there were times when I felt despair. But I think of those times as opportunities. When I started to have a lot of doubts, I would pause and think about what direction I wanted to go in, reset my goals, and take on new challenges. I believe that for everyone, there will be a moment when despair turns into a new opportunity.”
Kim Seon Ho also addressed his work on “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4.” He said, “There were people who were concerned that it would be really difficult physically and mentally for me to do a play right after a drama and that I would be stepping down from ‘2 Days & 1 Night.’ But just like we started together, I want to go to the end with these members. As long as the members stay with ‘2 Days & 1 Night,’ I think I’ll stay with them.”
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On 12/8/2020 at 12:42 AM, sanghyuk said:
I do hope he and his agency will now be more selective in choosing projects. His acting is now solidly recognized through SU, and he has learned how much his body can handle between 2D1N and drama shooting schedules. He can be choosy and should know how to prioritize....
To me, as long as KSH takes care of his health and has fun with whatever h is doing, that’s all the matter!
@sanghyukI am with you on both counts.
On 12/8/2020 at 2:25 AM, jelly said:I hope once Covid-19 settles down, that some magazine can send him to do a photoshoot in Europe lol!
@jelly, I hope that if he chooses to do so he can also be in quality movies, and possibly visit various International movie festivals in that capacity. Some of the best actors in Korea are those who chose both Drama and movies.
On 12/8/2020 at 8:10 AM, 7psyche7 said:Hello! First time posting here! Was searching for a community for this lovely man and found my way here. I’ve been watching kdramas for a while now and this is the first time I’ve been so impressed and ‘crazy’ about an actor!
@7psyche7, hello and welcome to Kim Seon-Ho thread. I am glad you found us.
On 12/8/2020 at 8:10 AM, 7psyche7 said:He was really attractive in the short drama and amazing chemistry with the female lead.
@7psyche7 I loved his short Drama "You Drive Me Crazy." I agree about Lee Yoo-Young. I remember that she received Best Actress Award in Int'l Film Festival in Milan for her very first film "Late Spring," and I was looking her up to find out more about her. I think "You Drive Me Crazy" may have been the first project she picked after the tragic accidental death of her fiance - Kim Ju-Hyeok.
22 hours ago, sanghyuk said:I don't want to explicity say whether KSH should take this drama but hope he will be selective. The theatrical play seems to giving him a better platform to utilize his acting skills.
@sanghyuk, I agree with you. I just do not know what/if there are any repercussions in saying "no" to tvN. I think/hope that tvN will be on top of the production, and hence the Drama has a chance to be better than this writer's previous works... (Crossing my fingers here.). I also think that KSH would be better choosing for his next project a Drama with a Cable company again (Hopefully either tvN or JTBC), not only because they tend to be of better quality , but also they have a better chance of landing on Netflix. History has shown us that once someone is given a chance to be a lead, that chance is not taken away even if their first leading role was not outstanding, or if subsequent leading roles are not outstanding. (I know of several leading actors/actresses that I often wonder how did they get a leading role and why they are continuing to get them.) I think what I am trying to say is that there may be politics involved in turning down an offer from tvN, esp. at this time in his career. And I may be wrong.
Thank you for the subbed CNN Indonesia interview. I find it interesting that he pointed out his role in "You Drive me Crazy," and the most recent one of HJP in Startup, which hold special place in his heart. I love this interview. He seems like such an easy going person.
20 hours ago, jelly said:I would like to see him on Radio Star, Three Days A Meal, and Traveler in the future too.
@jelly, I'd like to add to your list "Law of the Jungle."
20 hours ago, jelly said:I just don't think Hallyu star with its limits, invasiveness, and pressure are a good suit for KSH imo. I rather him become an A List leading man like his role model Jo Jung-suk. Someone that gets main leading offers, but is low-key in rl, and stays clear of scandals. Nam Goong Min is another good choice too, they worked in Chief Kim together, and he's another versatile strong leading man.
I think it depends how he reacts to the media. There are many Halyu stars who are able to do very well (i.e. Ha Jung-Woo, Won Bin, Choi Min-Shik, Hyun Bin, Park Hae-Jin, Park Seo-Joon - just to name a few.
I love Namgoong Min, and he is much in demand now (and rightfully so) for Kdrama. But he does not have an impressive movie resume (yet). At the same time, he knows how to keep his boundaries. I remember when the press asked him about his girlfriend in an interview, and he answered something to the effect that was a private matter, and he will not entertain questions on that subject.
18 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:Strongest Deliveryman, he wasn't the first choice to play Oh Jin Kyu the first choice was Jang Mi Kwan (if you watch Strong Girl Do Bong Soon - he acted as the villain), but he got it. For two cops he also wasn't the first choice to play Gong Soo Chang, the first choice was Choi Woo Sik, but he got the role and even got 2 awards at MBC drama awards.
His goal is never popularity. He only want to act better and better and become an actor who his co-stars, writers, PDs want to work together again with him.
@ixxdhx81He won those roles over excellent established actors. That's quite a feat. I also think his goal as you stated, and as I heard him say that too, is a great goal, and a testament to the kind of guy he is.
18 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:In 2016 he did 6 plays non-stop. Imagine! 6 plays in just a year. True west and rooftop are not new play for him he did those two before 2016, but the other 4 (VOM, Closer, Spider woman, Almost Maine) are new.
@ixxdhx81, that is so impressive. How does he do that? Does he not need time for himself, and to be with his family....!
BTW - all this time, I thought you knew/spoke Korean.... And yes, I do realize we can go on Naver and translate the articles.
8 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:Today, the cafe manager and SALT added new rule - banning the members mentioning name of other actors / actress in the fan cafe. Gah! The higher the tree is, the stronger the wind is. Seonho is busy with work but this new fans!!! Arrrrrrggggghhhh!!!
@ixxdhx81, I think it is a great new rule. He does not need this type of scandal. Esp. as we know - he always has nothing but good things to say about his fellow actors, and production staff.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`Korean actor Kim Seon-ho surges in popularity as K-drama ‘Start-up’ airs final episode
Thanks to the Korean drama “Start-up,” Korean actor Kim Seon-ho has become one of the hottest stars.
The 34-year-old star has experienced a surge in popularity in Korea and abroad for playing the role of Han Ji-pyeong in “Start-up,” which also starred Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk and Kang Han-na.
“Start-up,” which aired on tvN, premiered at No. 1 on the ratings on cable TV on Oct. 17 and maintained its top ranking until episode 14, garnering the highest of 5.42 percent for episode 5. Its 16th and final episode on Dec. 6 garnered nationwide ratings in South Korea of 5.18 percent (part 1, second place) and 4.84 percent (part 2, third place), according to Nielsen Korea.
It also aired on Netflix where the show ranked No. 1 in several countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea, according to FlixPatrol. It ranked ninth among top Netflix TV shows in November and eight as of Dec. 6.
Kim Seon-ho’s popularity reflected on his Instagram account where he gained almost two million followers in a span of a little over a month. Kim Seon-ho’s Instagram followers reached 3 million on Dec. 5, from 1.08 million last Nov. 3, or an increase of 1.92 million followers, based on Social Blade stats.
Fans celebrated his Instagram milestone by trending the hashtag #KimSeonHo3Mparty on Twitter on Dec. 5. As of Dec. 7, Kim Seon-ho has 3.16 million followers on Instagram.
Because of “Start-up,” Kim Seon-ho surged to the No. 1 ranking on the brand reputation index for drama actors for November.
Kim Seon-ho (from left) in “Start-up,” his Instagram posts and winning an acting award at the Asia Artist Awards 2020. (Instagram, tvN)
The ranking, released by the Korea Corporate Research Institute, analyzed 119.14 million pieces of big data of 50 actors who appeared on dramas from Oct. 28 to Nov. 28.
Kim Seon-ho grabbed the No. 1 with a score of 6.02 million while co-star Nam Joo-hyuk placed second with 5.78 million followed by Lee Dong-wook, 5.5 million; actress Park Ha-sun, 4.13 million; and actress Uhm Ji-won, 4.02 million.
In ranking No. 1, Kim Seon-ho had a score of 2.27 million in participation index, 1.47 million in media index, 1.15 million in communication index and 1.11 million in community index. According to the institute, Kim Seon-ho’s positive ratio in the ranking was 81.4 percent.
Kim Seon-ho started his entertainment career in the theater where he acted in plays. He made his TV acting debut in the drama “Good Manager” in 2017. His other drama credits include “Strongest Deliveryman,” “Two Cops,” “You Drive Me Crazy,” “100 Days My Prince,” “Welcome to Waikiki 2” and “Catch the Ghost.”
For “Two Cops,” he won best new actor and excellence award at the 36th MBC Drama Awards in 2017 and recently, he received the Best Emotive Award at the Asia Artist Awards 2020.
He signed an exclusive contract with Salt Entertainment in September 2018 and became a regular cast member in season 4 of the Korean TV variety show “2 Days & 1 Night,” which started airing in December last year.
After “Start-up,” Kim Seon-ho will star in the play “Ice” slated to run from January to March next year at Sejong S Theater in Seoul.
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On 12/5/2020 at 6:17 AM, rocher22 said:
Kim Seon Ho won the model star award at Asia Model Award 2020 ...
@rocher22
How awesome is that... Just perfect for "Pretty Boy."
On 12/5/2020 at 1:22 AM, ixxdhx81 said:Glad he could hear something like that from Kim Hae-Sook.
Thank you @ixxdhx81. Now I can look forward to their next project together!
Also, thank you for letting us know about his upcoming music video.
On 12/6/2020 at 7:27 AM, rori0711 said:I recently like Seonho due to 2D1N, haven't seen any of his drama yet
@rori0711, welcome to Kim Seon-Ho thread
I am in opposite position. I have seen his many of his Drama, but I have not seen 2D1N. I have only recently started watching it with @petra's suggestion.On 12/7/2020 at 4:56 PM, jelly said:HJP originally was written as a cold/serious character on paper. But KSH, said that it didn't fit in with a youth based feel. So he adapted HJP to fit in with the tone of the show. He made HJP more dimensional with his acting. I always hear that he stole the show from the ML's (Strongest Delivery Man)
@jelly, yes. I read that too. Now, I cannot imagine HJP any different. Yes, he was the only reason I watched "Strong Deliveryman" to the end. I still have to watch "Two Cops."
On 12/7/2020 at 4:56 PM, jelly said:I heard that he didn't sign up yet for Link, but is reviewing it.
Yes. I think you are right. Frankly, I am torn about "Link." Everyone talks that it comes from scriptwriter of "Suspicious Partner." To be honest, I love the cast of "Suspicious Partner," but I did not like the Drama. So much so, that I dropped it half way, despite loving the cast. Maybe I need to give it another try.... I liked her Drama "Protect the Boss" really for Ji Sung and Jaejoong. She is not a writer I'll jump up and down to see her Drama, but maybe she can do a better job for tvN. I like most of tvN's productions. I just do not want KSH to be in a mediocre Drama after his success in "Startup."
You raise some important questions about him.. Where he wants to add up. I do agree with you that he needs to take the time to re-evaluate after the success of "Start Up." What he does/chooses next - is very important. I hope he chooses well. I think most of the actors I like and follow, - have shown us that their success comes from their talent of doing a great job, but also from choosing their projects well. And the opposite is true too. I know of excellent actors who ruined their careers by choosing poorly.
@rocher22 thank you for updates on his followers, and also for the teaser of the music video.
On 12/7/2020 at 5:14 AM, millymoos said:and I wanna thank @irilight who first made this thread. woaa I've ever been so thrilled to become part of seonhohada ><
@millymoos hello, and welcome to Kim Seon-Ho's thread. We are thrilled to have you here with us too
. I did not start the thread. It was our dear Triplem who did, but she left Soompi and I inherited the thread from her.
I love your gif
Below is his Netflix interview with English subs
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I have been sending lots of requests to Viki for it. I hope they pick it up....
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6 Underrated Korean Actors In Their 30s Who Need More Love
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Lee Soo Hyuk
Finally, we come to Lee Soo Hyuk and his stunning vampire-like features. It’s only fitting that he played a vampire in “The Scholar Who Walks the Night.” What’s not so fitting are the numerous antagonistic and second male lead roles he’s been offered since then. It’s almost as though someone looked at his face and decided it was only good for one thing: second lead roles. Whoever made that decision isn’t the best at casting.Lee Soo Hyuk’s features are certainly striking but they aren’t the sum of his ability as an actor. He has great emotional range and can be extremely cute or sexy when the occasion arises. Plus, like every actor on this list, he’s completed his military service, is unmarried, and therefore a marketable choice as a male lead. Let’s hope 2021 is his year!
Catch him in “Born Again”:
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@ixxdhx81 thank you for the news and the videos.
@petra, thank you for the translations. I agree with you about his video. I esp. loved seeing him with Kim Hae-Sook.
Did Kim Hae-Sook really tell him this? It is a huge compliment coming from her.
Congratulations to Mr. Dimples for having 3M followers. it was 600,000 when "Start Up" started airing.
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Lee Soo-hyuk Cast for "Handmade Love" as Tailor Shop Owner
Actor Lee Soo-hyuk is starring in the webdrama "Handmade Love".
"Handmade Love" is a romance fantasy healing drama that deals with episodes of Woo-ben (Lee Soo-hyuk) coming down to the human world and healing human joy and sorrow with clothes in the form of omnibus.
Lee Soo-hyuk takes on the role of Woo-ben, the owner of Handmade Love, a tailor shop. Woo-ben, who has a cold impression like a vampire and a tough personality, is a mysterious figure in everything from appearance to behavior. After being expelled from heaven for stealing the clothes of the absolute ruler, he uses clothes to heal people's minds and gradually permeate the human world to learn warmth.
Lee Soo-hyuk recently starred in the KBS 2TV drama "Born Again" which ended in June. He played the role of a pure and innocent lover detective and a cold-blooded prosecutor at the same time.
"Handmade Love" is a fantasy mini-drama co-organized and produced by fashion company Hansom and CJ ENM. It will be released every Tuesday and Friday through YouTube's Put Your Handsome channel starting December 11th.
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On 12/1/2020 at 2:59 PM, ixxdhx81 said:
KSH is a great actor who can think fast when filming, he can do so many adlibs. (Actor Jo Jae Yun from Catch the Ghost praised him for it - you can watch the press conference of CTG).
That's the perks of being a theater actor who has almost 12 years experiences.
Thank you, @ixxdhx81. Kudos to him. That makes a huge difference.
On 12/2/2020 at 12:35 AM, DonnaMae said:I am so looking forward to KSH next drama. I hope he'll 'strike while the iron is hot' and follow up with another drama. a team up with Seo Hyun-Jin or Park Min-Young would be nice.
I thought he has the offer for tvN's "Link: Eat, Love, Die". I am glad it is for tvN (and here is a good chance that Netflix will pick it too.) If he confirms, I hope it is a very good Drama. I think there is a fine line between accepting projects, and being selective about one's projects.
@petra, interesting story about KSH suggestions to the production team about Jipyeong's character. I am glad they listened to him.
23 hours ago, uwimissteapot said:I never go to naver because I can't speak korean
@uwimissteapotif you use Chrome browser when you go to Naver, you can have it translate for you.
20 hours ago, rocher22 said:Whether I like the drama in which KSH acts or not, I watch that drama to the end
only because of his scenes...
@rocher22, my thoughts too.
17 hours ago, Godsangel said:Hello all, for those of you who feel like voting for the Naver poll, below is the link. It's very easy even for non-korean speaker like myself. You need to create an account which may be linked to Facebook.
@Godsangel, thank you! That's what I do too. If you used Chrome, you can have it translate the pages too, and it can be helpful.
12 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:This year's awards ceremony will take place on December 5th at 8 P.M KST and aired live on Asia Model Festival's Youtube and 'V LIVE' channels as well on 'V LIVE.'Congratulations to all of the winners!Link for live streaming: Asia Model FestivalAwesome! Thank you @ixxdhx81.
3 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:MBC Gayo Daejejeon MC!
Confirmed.
Dec 31 2020!
Soompi just had an article about it.
Kim Seon Ho Announced As MC For 2020 MBC Music Festival
The first MC has been announced for the 2020 MBC Music Festival!
On December 3, Xportsnews reported that Kim Seon Ho will be a host of the year-end show this year.
In response to the report, MBC confirmed, “Actor Kim Seon Ho has been chosen as an MC for the 2020 MBC Music Festival.'”
Kim Seon Ho debuted as a theatre actor in 2009 and made his television debut with “Good Manager” in 2017. He has recently been rising further in popularity with his appearances in “Start-Up” and “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4.”
He will now be taking on an MC position for the first time at the 2020 MBC Music Festival, which will be held on December 31. Currently, the only artist confirmed for the lineup is Refund Sisters.
Stay tuned for more MC and lineup announcements!
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10 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:
I bet the production team and writer didn't see all those KSH "great things" coming. They underestimated his skills.
@ixxdhx81, I think you are probably correct on this.
I read somewhere that fans of the lead actor complain that "KSH's script is better than the script for the leading man." That's nuts, because it is what Kim Seon Ho did/does with this script that matters, along with the script. The writer did not start out to do a great script for one and not the other. On the other hand, the writer must love him for what he does with her script.
10 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:For me who follow him since 2017, I believe even without "detail script" he can do any roles in his best way.
I totally agree with you. I thought "Strongest Deliveryman" was an atrocious Drama and the only good thing about it was KSH. I was in awe of his performance, and what he did with that material.
Again, fans of the leading couple were telling me that "well, it was such a poorly written Drama, no wonder the leading couple could not shine..." and I thought to myself, how KSH was so outstanding despite poor script, and coming "from nowhere" - we could not help but notice him in a big way.
10 hours ago, ixxdhx81 said:another content with Netflix Korea will be coming soon. I think Kim Seon Ho international will help us with the English subtitles. Let's just wait patiently.
Thank you. Lets hope so.. I think with his popularity we will see more English content about him.
@rocher22, thank you so much for the bits of his interview for Netflix with English subs, and his NF photos. He is adorable. I loved how he thanked Netflix in the end of the interview. Hopefully, he'll become a "Netflix regular..." or close to it.
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This poll in Korea is Huge!
"Shouldn't the male lead switch?" 'Start-Up's Han Ji Pyeong has a huge lead over Nam Do San in a popularity poll
Recently, netizens are discussing how the popularity of a supporting character is so high as opposed to the popularity of the male lead character.
With more and more viewers taking interest in the tvN drama 'Start-Up,' a poll was started on Naver in which netizens can vote for either Han Ji Pyeong, played by Kim Sun Ho, or Nam Do San, played by Nam Joo Hyuk. The poll started on November 28th and asks, "Start-Up's Nam Do San Vs. Han Ji Pyeong: Who would you choose if you were Dal Mi?" So far, the results are surprising as Han Ji Pyeong received 81% of the 46,000+ votes.One netizen posted this result on an online community as many other Korean netizens joined in on the discussion. The netizen stated that the supporting character is receiving so much love that it might be better for the drama to change the male lead.
The netizen stated she continues to watch the drama because of Han Ji Pyeong and would have stopped watching a long time ago if it wasn't for his character. So far, many netizens are agreeing as they state they like Han Ji Pyeong much better than Nam Do San.
"I'm surprised Nam Do San got even 18 percent. I thought Han Ji Pyeong would win by 98%."
"To be honest, who would choose Nam Do San? He's not charming at all."
"Well even if Han Ji Pyeong is popular, we all know that the female lead will end up with the male lead."
"I haven't seen that many people want Dal Mi to end up with Do San. I like Han Ji Pyeong so much better."
"I never was into the supporting male character before but with this drama, I'm so into Han Ji Pyeong for some weird reason..."
"I really think Nam Do San's character has nothing charming about him. He's like a totally old car. I don't know why the writer gave all the good characteristics to Han Ji Pyeong but made Nam Do San the male lead."
"I think I like Han Ji Pyeong because the actor Kim Sun Ho did well."
"I'm watching the drama because of Kim Sun Ho."
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15 hours ago, petra said:
Wow it has been a week full of good news on Kim Seon Ho. From the AAA, brand reputation ranking, his CF, Esquire pictorial, Netflix interview, increased coverage of 2 Days 1 Night, the most endearing character in Start Up and so on. Seonho's fans are so spoiled right now.
@petra, you summed it up so well.
8 hours ago, rocher22 said:Kim Seon Ho... Netflix interview...
I'd love to see the whole interview with English subs...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'Start-Up' Episode 12: Kim Seon-ho shares heartbreaking scene with halmeoni, fans say it 'brought me to tears'
Ji-pyeong, portrayed by Kim Seon-ho, has become a fan favorite week after week for his brilliant depiction of his character. Here's why
Ji-pyeong in 'Start-Up' (tvN)
'Start-Up' Episode 12 left fans heartbroken for many reasons, but the biggest one is because of Ji-pyeong – portrayed by the brilliant South Korean actor Kim Seon-ho. He leaves viewers in tears, especially in the scene where Ji-pyeong learns about Dal-mi's halmeoni's condition,and recalls how he had always tried to stop Samsan Tech from developing NoonGil.All this while, he had assumed that he was helping halmeoni by supporting Dal-mi but now realizes that he could have become the very obstacle that could have made halmeoni's life difficult. So right after Nam Do-san beats him up and then tells him about halmeoni's condition, Ji-pyeong is shocked, and the first thing he does is visit her.
He sees her use NoonGil to count the currency and tally that day's earnings and this only leaves him in tears and emotional. What really breaks him down is the way she looks at him, addresses him "Good Boy" and attempts to comfort him after looking at his bruised and bloody face. The more she calls him "Good Boy", the more pressurized he feels and is beating himself up over not living up to halmeoni's beliefs. It is not her expectations that he failed because she never put that kind of pressure on him. In fact, even now, the one who is put this pressure on himself is Ji-pyeong is himself and it is this that has fans' heartbroken.
In fact, when he tries to step away from the comfort that halmeoni offers, she calms him down and with just that one move he folds himself in, in the warmth of her arms. The only person who Ji-pyeong can call his family is halmeoni so when he realizes that she is also a mortal who faces problems, he is shaken. One fan on Reddit discussion pointed out how this scene comes full circle for both halmeoni and Ji-pyeong. When the latter had left for college, the former had told him that he shouldn't return to her when he is rich and famous but should return when he didn't have a place to stay on one rainy night. On this rainy night, he returned to her not to feel safe for himself, but to ensure that the woman who had saved him in the past was safe and happy. This emotional scene melted everyone's hearts.
One fan wrote on Reddit, "Yes. His acting is just unbelievable and brought me to tears. I can't see anyone else playing his part. He's just perfect for the role. 100% deserves a happy ending." Another fan referred to how Ji-pyeong told halmeoni that he wasn't a good boy and said, "HJP’s 'I’m not a good boy' hit me way harder than I expected. His conversation with the Grandma was so heartbreaking, especially the way he kept saying he was sorry. It brought me to tears. I’m glad that at least she was there to embrace him. KSH is honestly a gem of an actor, I can’t imagine anyone else doing justice to that role."
Fans have noted how Nam Do-san's character comes across as selfish in comparison to that of Ji-pyeong and many are also rooting for his happy ending. One fan wrote in response to an analysis of the heartbreaking scene and said, "You've just outlined what makes HJP so well-loved here on these Reddit posts and why most don't feel the same for NDS. I don't know what is the writer's thinking if indeed NDS is the ML. It almost seems like it's HJP and NDS the SL. HJP has the traditional Kdrama cliché trope of "meeting" her and being the FL first love, a tragic back story and all our sympathy for him. If the writers were good, it's indeed this, and they've tricked us. Or change the story seeing the fans reaction."
This fan also warned "What the writers better not do is kill off HJP with the Truck of Doom or have him contract a deadly disease. The Fans will riot and curse the writers and director!" Another fan wrote, "On one hand we have HJP who really reflects on his actions even though he didn't do anything wrong and even going as far as to apologize to SDM for his harsh words AND on the other end we have NDS who throws the first punch at HJP and then uses emotional blackmail to get HJP to help him out, with absolutely no remorse on NDS's part for his petty and childish behavior." Some fans also wondered if the writers are hoping to save the DoDal ship in the show and are hence forcing Dal-mi and Do-san together. One fan asked, "This is what I expected when she asked him if he was hungry. But no it was all business. Writer is trying real hard to save that DoDal ship right now. I mean, it just shows."
'Start-Up' will air on tvN on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 pm KST, and can be streamed on Netflix in the US.
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Jeon Hye Bin Expresses Happiness For Future As She Ties The Knot
Jeon Hye Bin has expressed her gratitude as she tied the knot on December 7.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Jeon Hye Bin would be marrying a non-celebrity and the couple tied the knot in Bali, Indonesia on December 7. The wedding ceremony was a private affair to respect the fact that her husband is not a celebrity, and was attended by each of their families, relatives, and close friends.
Jeon Hye Bin took to her personal Instagram account to write about her wedding, and it reads as follows:
Hello, this is Jeon Hye Bin.
This year has been so special for me. With many things going on, I met a person I love and am now making an eternal promise with him, he has a great character and personality, and he is able to connect with me deeply. We are much happier and more stable when we are together, so we decided to get married and live for each other.
With the sudden wedding announcement, I was not able to even tell those around me. I was worried that it would interfere with the my drama, and I was worried that it would cause a disturbance to the family who will be welcoming me. Please understand and I hope you will still be willing to give your congratulations.
I will become a bride who can take care of him, always make him happy and lucky. We will be a couple who can share with each other and experience good things.
Please watch over us with love.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wImZVJ5GK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
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11 hours ago, x.ChRizTiNe.x said:
"HANDMADE LOVE" WEB DRAMA
@x.ChRizTiNe.x, I am so happy he is finally a leading man. This Drama sounds good. I am not sure that the YouTube channel will offer English subs.
Lets submit requests for it to Viki.
https://support.viki.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034633713-Request-a-TV-Show-or-Movie-
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Jeon Hye Bin Is A Stunning Bride In Photos From Bali Wedding
The December 10 episode of SBS’s “Night of Real Entertainment” shared some gorgeous photos of Jeon Hye Bin’s wedding!
The actress got married in Bali, Indonesia on December 7. The latest episode of the SBS entertainment news show gave a look at her wedding, including a photo with her father as well as photos with her husband in which his face is obscured. Jeon Hye Bin’s husband is described as a doctor who is two years older than her, and the couple met through a mutual friend. They tied the knot after a year of dating.
A source from the actress’s agency was asked by “Night of Real Entertainment” about why the couple chose Bali for their special day. They replied, “Both of them wanted to have a small wedding with only their family, friends, and acquaintances somewhere outside with nice weather and a beautiful view. They likely chose this place because it’s beautiful here.”
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In regards to Jeon Hye Bin’s husband, they said, “He takes good care of her, listens to what she says, and respects her, and so he always seems like a good person when I see them together.” They added, “The two of them trust each other and respect each other, so they look like a happy and beautiful couple.”
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The agency source also said, “The surroundings were beautiful, Kahi sang the congratulatory song, and many people congratulated them, so it was a happy and memorable wedding.”
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Jeon Hye Bin also personally wrote a letter expressing her feelings about her husband and their marriage.
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On 11/25/2020 at 9:35 PM, gm4queen said:
Nam goong Min at the press conference of Awaken.
He looks so sharp & handsome in 3 piece suit.
@gm4queen, I fully agree with you
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On 11/28/2020 at 4:20 PM, ixxdhx81 said:
More! More! More! Rank 1st in Drama Actor Brand Reputation index month of November 2020! Yeay! Yeay! Yeay!!!
@ixxdhx81 OmG... This is HUGE! What wonderful amazing news! Thank you!
On 11/29/2020 at 4:07 AM, rocher22 said:I just love this pic..
I do too. Thank you for sharing it.
18 hours ago, rocher22 said:I just finished the drama ''catch the ghost''.
Glad you enjoyed it. I loved one scene where they were dancing outdoors. I liked that Drama.
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The next Lee Min-ho? From Start-Up’s Kim Seon-ho and Nam Joo-hyuk, to Do You Like Brahms?’ Kim Min-jae – these Korean actors get better with every K-drama they’re in.
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Kim Seon-ho – Start-Up and 100 Days My Prince
The former theatre actor with the killer dimples, Kim Seon-ho. Photo: Zapzee
Kim Seon-ho, also known as the “Daehakro Idol” for his background in Seoul’s theatre district, seems to have “second lead syndrome,” but it can’t be long before he plays a main role. He is currently appearing in Start-Up asHan Ji-pyeong, the sharp-tongued head of the venture capital team in the drama, and manages to portray a person who’s both a cool-headed businessman and a warm-hearted romantic still connected to his roots.
Online, he’s being dubbed the “best second lead of all time” by fans, since in 100 Days My Prince, Kim used his dimples and charm to full effect as the main supporting cast member, too. He played the role of Jung Jae-yoon, a character with equal amounts of smarts and sex appeal. His on-screen bromance with crown prince Lee Yul and love for Hong Sim also went down well with fans of the show.
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He was so funny being happy he has big hands!
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That would be a dream to see him in Chungmuro. And once he is there - so many avenues open to him. It's like the world is his oyster.
in movie perhaps? Since KGE prefers movie than drama or maybe both?
How awesome is that... Just perfect for "Pretty Boy."
Kim Seon Ho/ Kim Sun Ho 김선호 - Mr Dimples - Upcoming Drama - "Into the Dead"; Upcoming films: "Tyrant" and "The Child"
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Yes, I agree with you, @jelly
Kim Mu-Yeol is a fabulous actor!
Yes, absolutely.. on all counts.. Netflix has become a blessing for sure, certainly with the sad demise of DramaFever, and it brings Kdrama to the forefront of International viewers.
KSH was a perfect HJP. I cannot imagine anyone else doing this role as much justice.
Yes, I agree. It is hard to imagine anyone saying no to KES.
Yes, absolutely.. I hope he does what makes him happy.
For sure... And he himself said, that is one of his goals, to be appreciated and liked by the directors and co-stars he works with.
Yes! we are all so happy for him!
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"Start Up" Kim Seon-ho, "The Public's Attention Is Awkward and Hard to Believe"
Actor Kim Seon-ho talked about the public's interest in him.
In an interview following the tvN drama "Start Up", he said, "I'm spending endless happy days right now".
Kim Seon-ho has been standing out in the drama "Start Up" as well as TV show "1 Night 2 Days".
Kim Seon-ho said, "I'm quite not used to the attention I'm getting. Thanks to good work, I appear on TV a lot more and the public gets to see more of me. I can't actually get the feel of the attention I'm receiving but I know for sure that more people recognize me. It's awkward but I'm grateful".
"I also think I made a good choice of becoming an actor. I'm so happy these days and I'm happy that many people stand by me and watch me grow", he added.
Kim Seon-ho continued, "Many people around me tell me I'm doing well and even give me feedback on my work. Moon Se-yoon from "1 Night 2 Days" jokingly says every now and then that he doesn't want me to become famous".
To conclude, Kim Seon-ho said, "I am enjoying these times with people who are truly happy for me but I'm also trying to stay level-headed".
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