[Drama 2012] A Gentleman's Dignity 신사의 품격

[early219]

i saw the first eps....wow...the pair up of kim ha neul and jang dung gun are DAEBAKKK....i was laughing at them.....so cute couple...

[Guest greenhotchilipeper]

[cheonsa23]

Writer Kim Eun-sook "It's strong and racy"

"There will be many touching and kiss scenes"

Creator of seven continuous romantic comedies, writer Kim Eun-sook mentioned that "A Gentleman's Dignity" was going to be sexual.

At the press premier of the new SBS weekend drama "A Gentleman's Dignity", Kim Eun-sook said, "It's no fun to have four middle-aged men and talk about pure love. I wanted something strong and erotic. There will be lots of touching and many kissing scenes".

"I worried about "Secret Garden" last year after saying it was going to be fun, what if it wasn't? This time, this drama is very racy. I focused more on eroticism than mellow.

Kim put lots of effort in casting Jang Dong-gun as well. She sent him love calls and put it "All In" for him by even pushing the deadlines. She said, "I wanted to do this with Jang Dong-gun. I asked him what his wife Ko So-young thought about him in my drama and she said there were too many kissing scenes in my dramas. He told me he wouldn't do it so I lied that there wasn't any".

Then she started writing a kiss scene the moment he said yes.

credit: news donga via hancinema

RIGHT NOW, THE ONLY WORDS IN MY MIND ARE "OH MY GOD".

[muabuonkst]

RAW E1

[Guest simple_mindcd]

i still not watch it yet, my internet so slow, seem ep.1 is so fun, want to watch it badly, need to wait until midnight in my country for fast internet

i heard kim ha neul is so funny, , want to watch it badly (

[Guest katkat88]

source: nate

[Guest ms.ozera]

Writer Kim Eun-sook "It's strong and racy"

"There will be many touching and kiss scenes"

Creator of seven continuous romantic comedies, writer Kim Eun-sook mentioned that "A Gentleman's Dignity" was going to be sexual.

At the press premier of the new SBS weekend drama "A Gentleman's Dignity", Kim Eun-sook said, "It's no fun to have four middle-aged men and talk about pure love. I wanted something strong and erotic. There will be lots of touching and many kissing scenes".

"I worried about "Secret Garden" last year after saying it was going to be fun, what if it wasn't? This time, this drama is very racy. I focused more on eroticism than mellow.

Kim put lots of effort in casting Jang Dong-gun as well. She sent him love calls and put it "All In" for him by even pushing the deadlines. She said, "I wanted to do this with Jang Dong-gun. I asked him what his wife Ko So-young thought about him in my drama and she said there were too many kissing scenes in my dramas. He told me he wouldn't do it so I lied that there wasn't any".

Then she started writing a kiss scene the moment he said yes.

credit: news donga via hancinema

RIGHT NOW, THE ONLY WORDS IN MY MIND ARE "OH MY GOD".

LOL,,, i wonder how many kisses in her mind at "that" moment... two kisses per episode? XD or more?

[Guest ruffluv]

Gentleman's Dignity is #1 on Naver search rite now! Yes!!!!

I heard it also won the unofficial rating race!!!

A good start, but the end of the road is still very far away. Just hope they'll keep up the momentum.

Congratulations to the AGD's team, and FIGHTING!!!!

[Miky88]

i hope so jajajja...Heck they aren't inocent adolecents to just make them hold hands and do the puppy eyes thing

[Guest katkat88]

I'm glad that AGD won over Dr. Jin on the first episode. I hope its rating continues to rise.

[Guest ruffluv]

I'm glad that AGD won over Dr. Jin on the first episode. I hope its rating continues to rise.

well, i'm not a big fan of rating race, but as an ardent fan of Dong Gun, i'm really happy for him!

more screen caps of Ep 1...

credits: www.naver.com

[Guest katkat88]

Real Time Ratings - A Gentleman's Dignity Episode 01

credit to Imonestar_JYJ

[Bambiina]

Omo.. Sexual?.. Eroxticism? ... JDG? ... Many many kissin scenes? ...

Pervet alert.!!!!.. Neeenoo neeno... Pervet alert...!!!

Oh boyyy... I'm in.... Count me in the ship...

Pin pin pon pon...

:Bambiina setting up camp: ....

[Guest katkat88]

Jang Dong-gun gets first ‘proper’ kiss scene

After a 12-year hiatus, Jang takes on rom-com with new SBS drama

It would come as a major shock if SBS’ latest weekend installment, “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” failed to make a strong showing this Saturday.

When one of South Korea’s most beloved actors returns to the small screen after a 12-year hiatus, the public is bound to tune in.

Especially if over the past decade he has starred in a major international action flick and married an equally popular South Korean actress, Ko So-young.

The question, then, on the tip of everyone’s tongue is: why now? Why this project?

“I am going to be frank and admit that I have wanted to star in a drama for many years now,” said actor Jang Dong-gun, 40, at the drama’s press conference in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, on Wednesday. “I just didn’t come across the right one.”

The husband-father-thespian revealed that he was drawn to this romantic comedy tale of 40-something-year-old men struggling to grow up and mend and forge lasting relationships.

“After doing uber-serious roles in films, I wanted to do something lighter,” he said. “Plus, it is a Shin Woo-chul and Kim Eun-sook collaboration.”

In the world of television, director Shin and scriptwriter Kim are revered as drama-making royalty.

The duo behind hit SBS dramas “Lovers in Paris” (2004), “Lovers in Praha” (2005), “Lovers” (2006), “On Air” (2008), and “Secret Garden” (2010-2011), Shin and Kim seem to have the Midas touch.

Actor Jang Dong-gun (right) and actress Kim Ha-neul attend the press conference for their upcoming SBS drama “A Gentleman’s Dignity” in Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)

That given, it is easy to see why Jang says the famed director and scriptwriter influenced his decision to jump on board, despite the fact that the rom-com genre is not oft-trod territory for him.

Did he balk at the idea of chipping into his hitherto charismatic and macho-type persona to fully realize his newfound flawed and hilarious hero?

“It was awkward at first,” he admitted of playing architecture firm head-and-bachelor Kim Do-jin. “Now I approach my character with open arms and an open mind. I am getting mangled in a good way, because director Shin holds the reins and is in control.”

“He is surprisingly good at comedy,” Shin praised Jang. “Since he has that charismatic force, when his veneer suffers a small dent it has an enormous effect on the viewer.”

Audiences will have to wait to see Jang in full comedic stride, as well as witness what scriptwriter Kim dubs Jang’s first “proper” onscreen kiss.

“Casting for ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’ was completely borne of ulterior motives,” Kim confessed with great mischief. “I have repeatedly alluded to Jang Dong-gun, for instance in ‘On Air.’ I really wanted to work on a drama with him.”

The opportunity came along, and, according to Kim, she and the crew were so determined to cast him in the lead that not only was the airdate moved back from March to late May, but Kim also told a little white lie in the hopes of getting him to agree to take the role.

“I was very curious about how Ko So-young would respond to the script,” she said, referring to Jang’s spouse.

“Apparently Ko said my scripts were known for their intense kiss scenes, so I lied and said there would be none. But while Jang has played a lot of charming and masculine roles, he hasn’t really had a proper kiss scene before, so the minute the deal was sealed I wrote him one.”

Kissing is just a prelude to what Kim promises to be a racy and sexy series.

“‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’ wouldn’t be much of a romp if it was bright and innocent,” she elaborated. “I think this is a drama where smooches and physical contact will be frequent because the characters are in their 40s.”

“I am going to take it as far as I can, as far as television will allow,” she added, promising to deliver.

Of the drama’s focus on four male protagonists (the other three roles are played by actors Lee Jong-hyeok, Kim Min-jong and Kim Su-ro), Kim revealed that she was not so much angling for the boys and that she was looking to satisfy women’s interest in the male psyche.

“I think women are curious about what actually goes on inside men’s heads,” she explained.

Director Shin, however, stated that almost 80 percent of the drama will be centered on actor Jang and co-star Kim Ha-neul, who worked with director Shin and scriptwriter Kim in “On Air” and will be playing the male lead’s love interest.

Actress Kim, 34, said of co-star Jang, “He is a like a close, older brother. I think it’s gotten to the point when we can just tell when it would be appropriate for us to amp up the comedy in the scene without having to say it out loud.”

“A Gentleman’s Dignity” is Jang’s first television drama since “All About Eve” (2000). The first episode airs May 26 at 9:50 p.m. on SBS.

By Jean Oh (oh_jean@heraldm.com)

source: koreaherald.com

[sakki ^_^]

katkat88 ~ THANKS for the news article and the "ratings chart" - happy to see AGD getting to a good start . . . hope that their will recaps posted soon and also soft subs . . . i'm so happy for JDG

[Guest ruffluv]

Omo.. Sexual?.. Eroxticism? ... JDG? ... Many many kissin scenes? ...

honestly, i'm not ready to see him being too sexual...lol...i hope he'll request the writer to tone down her 'sexy ambitions'...heheh...i know he is a professional actor, but still, he IS a married man..

credits: TV Daily & naver.com

[Bambiina]

Omo.. Sexual?.. Eroxticism? ... JDG? ... Many many kissin scenes? ...

honestly, i'm not ready to see him being too sexual...lol...i hope he'll request the writer to tone down her 'sexy ambitions'...heheh...i know he is a professional actor, but still, he IS a married man..

That's my alter ego the pervert talking.... ....

Don't worry I think it won't be thaaaaaaaat smokin hot... It's natonal tv (unless if it's cable).

I have been holding the torch for so long (since 2002 - after I watched all about eve), I eat, drink and live JDG. I almost gave up.... The battery of my torch almost went out.. And now re-charged...

Btw - err.. I'd close one eye n forget that he is a married man... He is not for next couple of month... Keekkeekekekek

I can't wait for him to "ravish" Kim Ha Nuel.... --->>> that my alter ego pervert Bambiina talkin...

Oh god.. I'm everywhere.. I was in rtp, k2h, queen man, dr jin, love rain, i do do...

OH Noooo I'm a drama richard simmons... Owhhh noo

[Guest ruffluv]

Btw - err.. I'd close one eye n forget that he is a married man... He is not for next couple of month... Keekkeekekekek

lol...actually i'd closed eyes on that since the day after he got married, then remembered again the day he got his child, then forget again until now...but then reading about his wife getting all worried about his kissing scenes, i pity her, and try to put myself in her shoes...lol...how dare the writer lied to them about that serious matter??? lol....

ok...i just found where all the smiley icons are now....

=D> =D> =D> to AGD's first ep.

i'm still getting used to the new Soompi...

[Bambiina]

Propaganda...

Ruff,

He's 40 plus.... I think the cliche romcom character not suitable for him anymore, like the article mentioned.

I think this drama targeted the ajummas? And he is ajushiii... Hehe...( Like me ajumma)

I never see him in light character... His character always come with baggage... Moody, serious and no nonsense character... I am zuper duper excited...

Rating wise.... I feel bad for SSH and JJ....

BUT I think JDG rating is more crucial than JJ n SSH,

12 years...... I guess he need my support more compare to JJ and SSH ... Looks like everyone is in the Time Dr Jin thread...

[Guest ruffluv]

I never see him in light character... His character always come with baggage... Moody, serious and no nonsense character... I am zuper duper excited...

Rating wise.... I feel bad for SSH and JJ....

BUT I think JDG rating is more crucial than JJ n SSH,

12 years...... I guess he need my support more compare to JJ and SSH ... Looks like everyone is in the Time Dr Jin thread...

He acted before in a rom-com, Springtime (1999) co-starred Kim Hyun Joo. He was darn hillarious there, that's why i have a pretty good confidence in his comic skills.

JDG & SSH are friends, i hope this rating thingy won't affect their friendship...i believe they are professional enough to treat this as a healthy competition.

O:-)