[Drama 2014] Bride of the Century / 백년의 신부

[Guest sakurapri]

I still have mixed feeling about the botc remake..first,i'm not a fan of drama remake anyway and.. its kinda weird,,why need to cast a korean male lead for a chinese version?cant they just cast a chinese actor like what they did with the female lead?kinda confusing..and i agree with koala's post and most of the comments

on side note @lxands the clip from ep 12 that you post,i found myself still grinning watching it for many times already..kangjoo is adorably mean love the bickering~

[cinziar]

hello,guys, i am new here,nice to meet you all!

i am a fan of BOTC also thanks to this show i could see not thing of YWCFAS.

Botc was really nicely done and i also am against the remake, it's too soon and why a korean actor and not a chinese one?, about the leading actor i think he did an amazing job it was FANTASTIC! it was a pleasure to see how he prtrayed this character, i really liked him here better than in you are beautiful and he have a great chemistry with the leading actress.

About her i want to spend some words about her, she was also really AMAZING! she gave life to 4 different roles,it's not a joke, she is really talented, i really liked her as do rim but hated her as yk, she made me cry like a river and make me laugh a lot.

This show was really nicely done and natural,no awkaward feeling really...DAEBAK!

For the actres i really hope to see her next project hopeful she will do a lot of leading role in the future because she have talent, i wish a lot of leading role for the actor too.

Well hope to see them together in future to maybe as a couple cough!....i mean yea,also i wish that they will receive a lot of award at least best couple award and best actress/actor awards.

[cinziar]

sorry i mean,while seeing this show i could forget MLFAS

[ckooleet]

I only download dramas that I love and BotC is one of them. I kept on playing the parts of KJ and DR, either they're bickering, kissing, hugging, just being sweet with each other. I still can't believe that I love this drama this much... Here are some of the banners I've made for KoalasPlayground that somehow still don't appear... huhuhuh... whatever the reason, I'll just share it here too...

[lxands]

@foodhp

Yeah, I'm not crazy abt the ending too. I was expecting a more impact meeting between KJ & DR after the long separation than just staring with teary eyes...also I was hoping a more intimate moment between KJ and DR, also both of them with baby KR without the present or anyone else...may be in their room, or perhaps KJ takes DR & KR for a walk in Taeyang Mall...showing of a bit of his family..but still there are worst ending for a great drama in kdrama history, so I can live with this BoTC ending

[arielle_lim]

I fully agree that the ending was quite a disappointment compared to the earlier episodes. At least we have our happy ending, minus the intimate moments. Will need to re-watch the first few episodes to cure my withdrawal.

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[Guest mygeunsuk22]

Rewatching Bride of the Century episodes since I can't find another interesting drama.... ^__________^

[raewonkim]

Please help me understand.I'm still at EP15. While reading all your comments there was a picture of a baby boy. I never see an episode that suggest a pre marital sex between Choi Kang and Na Do Rim. I don't want to watch the ending yet. Thank you.

[puffygal8]

See article on lee hongki on his role in botc.

http://djpri.tumblr.com/post/83716260088/fttrans-womens-chosun-april-2014-issue-lee

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[FTTrans] ‘Women’s Chosun’ April 2014 Issue: ‘Lee Hongki’s Another Life’

Idol star Lee Hongki’s official march as an actor is getting noticed. He carried over his emotion and passion from an FTISLAND performance directly to a drama set.

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[FTTrans] ‘Women’s Chosun’ April 2014 Issue: ‘Lee Hongki’s Another Life’

Idol star Lee Hongki’s official march as an actor is getting noticed. He carried over his emotion and passion from an FTISLAND performance directly to a drama set.

It doesn’t happen often, but there are times when a drama changes its air time. The reason is simple: it’s popular or it’s not.

TV Chosun’s ‘Bride Of The Century’ changed its air time from Sat/Sun to Fri/Sat because it was popular.

Viewers gave a positive response to the drama’s unique setup. It was especially popular among younger viewers. The ratings continued to go up and the OST became a buzz. So the drama changed its airtime to the mini series slot, when more people can enjoy it. Male lead Lee Hongki can’t help but to get happy.

“I’m really happy that the drama continues to get a positive response. Thanks to a great initial response, the air time changed and everyone is joyful on set. I’m really happy too but at the same time, I also want to work harder as the male lead so even more people can watch the drama.”

This is Hallryu star Lee Hongki’s first greeting. As a chaebol character, he is mostly in suits these days.  Even though he acted as a child, he didn’t really get to act once he grew up. Except for the movie ‘Passionate Goodbye,’ this drama is Lee Hongki’s first official acting challenge.

Lee Hongki decided to appear on ‘Bride Of The Century’ because he got attracted to the scenario. Thanks to that, he is living an icy but cold life. ‘Bride Of The Century’ is about a family curse that says the first bride to marry the oldest son of Taeyang Group will die. Lee Hongki plays the main character Choi Gangju.

He Becomes The Cold Rich Man

“I’m trying to bring out the dryness from Choi Gangju’s action and speech. Instead of trying to act cold, I thought expressing Choi Gangju as an emotionless and dry person would make him look colder.”

The energetic Hallyu star who laughs and talks a lot is nowhere to be seen. The more he acts, the more he focuses on deleting himself and adapting to a new character. When the drama premiered, his friends said he was too cheesy. But as time passed, there have been more compliments.

“The setting itself is a fantasy. I think I interpreted it naturally. While interpreting Choi Gangju in my own way, I got to show a new side of myself to the public. That’s fun.”

Lee Hongki showed a completely new side of him for the first time since debut. A lower voice tone and expressions, and a perfectly matching suit made Lee Hongki look not like a singer but an actor. Even though it is a fantasy, Lee Hongki is interpreting the piece on his own way and getting into it. He also got to learn about the fun of acting.

“I think acting is great because I can live another person’s life. While shooting ‘Bride Of The Century.’ I’m having fun acting through Choi Gangju.’

On stage, he is a singer who loves interacting with fans. But while acting, he really loves living a new life. Discovering a completely new you and expressing it is a fun process. 

A sweet love-line, how is working with Yang Jinsung?

Lee Hongki’s chemistry with rookie actor Yang Jinsung is also under a spotlight. Just like their sweet love-line in the drama,  the two look good together in real life and get along really well on set.

“We get along too well so it can be hard sometimes. When we are shooting a serious scene, I need to act appropriately. But I struggle because I want to fool around.”  (Laughs)

In real life, Yang Jinsung is older than Hongki. But with her bright personality, she makes everyone feel at home on set. Comparing Yang Jinsung to Doorim from the drama, Lee Hongki couldn’t compliment her enough. Their heartbreaking emotional acting is also a hot issue.  After learning about his family curse, Lee Hongki tries to end his relationship with Na Doorim. Even though he once was an icy heir, he had fallen in love with bright and lovely Doorim. His decision to part with her and the resulting sadness are heartbreaking. 

Even fans were nice to this couple,

As expected of a Hallyu star who goes on a tour almost everyday, Lee Hongki brought fans to the set. Even foreign fans visited the set to cheer him on. Lee Hongki says his fans give him strength no matter how busy he is.

“At ‘Bride Of The Century’ press conference, fans sent over so many rice wreaths. Those wreaths come with rice instead of flowers and the rice gets donated. There was an entire wall filled with them from my fans. I felt happy because it was for a good cause, was grateful to my fans and felt proud in front of the staff.

Affection For Drama Goes Up After Singing OST

Lee Hongki is staying busy taking on both music and acting. He is getting ready for a new FTISLAND album expected to come out between May and July, and performing across Asia for a label concert. His personality doesn’t let him complain but it has to be physically draining.

Despite the busy schedule, Lee Hongki is affectionate about the drama. His love can be felt in his OST. There is a behind story on how the male lead got to sing. It happened despite an opposition from the company because the drama producer strongly argued for it.

“I wasn’t going to sing an OST. That was already settled with the company too. I thought it would be weird to hear my voice during a scene, where I have to focus. I thought I should stay out. Our member Jaejin sang for it too anyway. But the producer kept trying to convince me. I got convinced, and called the agency CEO.”

He sang “Words I couldn’t say yet.” It’s the male version of AOA Choa’s song. The producer was right. Because Lee Hongki sang the song, the drama grew even more popular. Many people love his song. It reaffirmed Lee Hongki’s star power that made SBS ‘The Inheritors’ OST ‘I’m Saying’ a hit.

Good Singer & Actor

After debuting as a child actor, Lee Hongki became an idol star called FTISLAND. After officially becoming a singer, his past as an actor may bind him. But now, he wants to be a good singer and an actor. After all, a person who discovers and acknowledges his talents is happy. He feels the happiest when he gets noted in any field.

“The best compliment I got after I started acting is ‘good job.’ I think I feel the happiest when I hear that. After starting ‘Bride Of The Century,’ people around me said an icy heir character suits me. I’ll have to wait until the drama ends but I was glad to hear that from the start!”

While shooting the drama, he is also handling FTISLAND’s schedule. There are times when his Japan, Asia tour schedule overlaps with his shooting schedule, but idol star Lee Hongki even got this figured out.

“Of course, I’m exhausted. It’s too much physically. But because everyone goes easy on me, I don’t have hard time taking care of myself. When I have a crazy schedule, I try to recharge myself by getting enough rest. But at a busy time like this one, I don’t even have the time to feel tired. My day gets over in a flash.”

Lee Hongki enjoys a loud stage and is very interested in styling. This is nothing unusual for a band member. But Lee Hongki is unique because he likes nail care. He says he started it by chance but found that it suits his rock style. He pampers himself with colorful nail arts. He even published a book on it. Lately, he’s taking a break from it to shoot the drama.  

“I’m taking a break from nail care because of the drama. (Laughs) I’m still getting them cared for so my nails are very healthy. Ha ha! But I don’t get stressed out because I can’t get them done.” (Laughs)

The power to control himself at a given time is Lee Hongki’s own surviving strategy that he learned from a long celebrity life. Each day goes by in a blink but he is enjoying it. He wants to keep doing what he is good at and control himself.

“I want to keep living by expressing what I have. Whether it be through acting or singing. I always want to be an attractive person!”

Lee Hongki is extremely popular in Japan and China. ‘Bride Of The Century’ is getting even better response overseas. Starting in August, it will air in Japan, and a major Chinese network has proposed a remake. In China, the drama was downloaded more than 12,000,000 times.

Even as an adult, Lee Hongki still has the same dream. He wants to be someone who can sing and act well. He also wants to be acknowledged both in Korea and overseas. If he continues to run towards his dream with the passion that he has now, the life he dreams will one day be complete.

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Credit: Chosun + DJ. Pri @tumblr.com ;; Twitter @ChocopieK

[Guest HaA1430293615]

raewonkim said: Please help me understand.I'm still at EP15. While reading all your comments there was a picture of a baby boy. I never see an episode that suggest a pre marital sex between Choi Kang and Na Do Rim. I don't want to watch the ending yet. Thank you.

[JiraM]

raewonkim said: Please help me understand.I'm still at EP15. While reading all your comments there was a picture of a baby boy. I never see an episode that suggest a pre marital sex between Choi Kang and Na Do Rim. I don't want to watch the ending yet. Thank you.

[raewonkim]

Thank you very much HaA and JiraM. See you in another ROM COM dramas.
Have you watch emergency couple and Sly and Cunning Lady?

[lxands]

Please help me understand.I'm still at EP15. While reading all your comments there was a picture of a baby boy. I never see an episode that suggest a pre marital sex between Choi Kang and Na Do Rim. I don't want to watch the ending yet. Thank you.

I think there was quite a discussion of "Did they do it, or didnt they" after the wedding nite on ep 10,

Many said they did, they are some who said they didnt...

For me personally at first I thought they didnt but after rewatching ep 11, after tge switch was made, as KJ was leaving YK at her house, he told her " to get more rest because she didnt get much sleep the night earlier" also we know DR was too tired that she practically doze off while holding ger glass, but now KJ said she didnt get much sleep, so just keep your imagination run wild, that KJ kept her awake...LoL

Also after KJ has publicly announce he is married to NDR, and after she ran over to hug him, there's nothing to stop them from being together even if they havent live in together yet, since KJ practically went looking for DR almost every night....again let your imagination run wild...

But seriously, despite their full clothing the morning after, I believe KJ and DR consumated their marriage on the wedding night which made DR a real KJ's 1st bride in every sense...

[Linwe]

Once everyone has stopped rewatching BOTC constantly and they need another HongKi fix I just finished watching his movie 'Rockin on Heaven's Door'... Oh man, so good. I laughed, I cried a river. It's a MUST SEE!

[raewonkim]

IXANDS, thank you very much for the reply. I'm watching the scenes that you, HaA and JiraM mentioned.

[Guest sakurapri]

@Linwe its a great movie huh??cried a river also when i watched it back then,even without sub (

and i suddenly remember this botc teaser,which i watched before botc start airing

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Z4MQ2rdrtjI

and i dont remember watching that scene of kangjoo got upset in the car when i watch the drama..the scene got cut out?or i somehow missed it?

p.s i just put the link..still not familiar to post vid in soompi using mobile phone >.< kkk

[Guest sakurapri]

Hongki,when he still in kangjoo looks

(wearing his secret wedding suit..kkke )

http://koalasplayground.com/2014/04/25/lee-hong-ki-and-oguri-shun-are-a-matching-grey-couple-on-the-cover-of-aj-magazine/

#missingbotc

[Guest YramP]

I started to love and like Lee when I started watching BOTC.. after watching 3 episodes, It's like you're waiting in vain for the next one. I hope both can have a drama again..

[lxands]

Sumone mention abt the similarity of BoTC to Master's Su, so I check it out...yes there's a lottle similarity in terms of the hero's background that he's a heir/president of a shopping mall & both been kidnap in their younger days but it stop right there...the characteristc of the male lead is completely different...shile SJS character is more comedic, LHK's character is more of a serious nature....sure the drama was entertaining and the chemistry are great but then one expect nothing less from 2 heavyweights Hallyu stars, rite...with years of experience the 2 are vere professional playing their roles...however to me their romantic chemistry stop rite there, once the cam stop rolling I see nothing than platonic friendship, they might be sumthing more later but at this point to me they're just great buddies...

Unlike with LHK & YJS...I know they are young, to me their chemistry is even more explosive that I even wonder if they feel sumthing more for real. And the never hide they are good friends & close to each other

a quote from LHK's interview

A sweet love-line, how is working with Yang Jinsung?

Lee Hongki’s chemistry with rookie actor Yang Jinsung is also under a spotlight. Just like their sweet love-line in the drama,  the two look good together in real life and get along really well on set.

“We get along too well so it can be hard sometimes. When we are shooting a serious scene, I need to act appropriately. But I struggle because I want to fool around.”  (Laughs) 

Seems like he loves making YJS laugh, that its even hard for him to put on a serious act, bet it easier for him act with DR scene since most scenes are lovey dovey scene but doing KJ & YK's scene, I guess its especially hard for him to act cold towards her & as if he hated her, but he still did a good job...

Anyway watching MS put my heart at ease becos for 2 heavyweight kissing masters (we're talking SJS here) they only have 2 or was it 3 kiss scene & they only did that Korean drama style kiss (kissing stone style, lip tightly close  not moving, only head moves) in 17 episode drama...at least BoTC has 7 kisses from the main leads in a 16 episodes....only different MS close the curtain with the 3rd kiss, while BoTC kiss ended in ep 14  :-\" 

But overall I love this drama...already watch the for upteeth time but still can get enuf of Joorim..hopefully whatever fanmeeting they cancelled due to the sunken ferry incident will be rescheduled

BTW love this look...looks full of love from KJ to wifey DR...

[nikiazia]

i missed botc