[Drama 2023] Heartbeat ❤, 가슴이 뛴다 - Taecyeon, Won Ji An

[TheaN]

More on this drama fresh new take on vampire lore.

• They don't need to kill people to survive, they can live on one shot glass worth of blood a day [funny note:  in episode 1 he does compare vampires to mosquitoes, then he gets insulted later in episode 4 when InHae dos the same thing. 
• Any kind of blood will do, though "fresh" human blood is the best.  We see them consume a boar, ox blood, human blood.  
• as @Fazlina LyNN mentioned they can tolerate some sunlight.  It just increases their blood intake.  They use sunscreen and umbrellas to shield themselves.
• They have superpowers:  strength, speed, flying, hearing.  Though how well varies in vampires.  Not sure if it is age, as WooHyeol is one of the oldest, or something else that determines their powers.  "Hearing" made me laugh.  He can hear conversation from the rooftop, but he needs to put his ear against InHae to hear the phone conversation 
• Eating human food makes vampires sick and half-vampires drunk.  Not sure which scene I liked more ramen, shrimp, or binge eating and there is more to come.

I am still curious as to where WooHyeol sleeps.  We've seen him in the coffin, in the small bed at his friends, on the floor, on the sofa and in InHae's bed.  And that brings me to the question....why do they bring him upstairs to the top floor instead of taking him down a few stairs to the basement?  Maybe InHae didn't see a bed down there either, when she was there. Hmmmm?

[backstreetboysfan]

I finally find the thread for this one .

[TheaN]

WooHyeol promising to stay by her side at the beginning of the episode and considering to leave her to save her at the end.  

 

[partyon]

3 hours ago, backstreetboysfan said:

I finally find the thread for this one .

 

How long were you looking, chingu?

 

Am behind on this drama. Will try to catch up soon!

[Learry]

 

Spoiler

Heartbeat  Ep. 12

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Heartbeat Episode 12 is delightful for the vamp-human romance fans and throws light on two very important mysteries. This is a "flowery" episode for them, and of course, fans will love it. It’s humorous and romantic in the perfect way  for fans of the couple.

 

However, I do feel that the stalker angle was a bit too convenient, Hae-won and Do-sik seem like people who would exert force if denied something,  Hae-won is just starting to get on my nerves at this point. I mean, she’s like a little schoolkid who cannot handle rejection and decides to do extreme , to their ex-boo’s current flame! Either way, her stalkerish attitude is not fun to watched , and tantrums on a grown adult are never a nice look.  Do-sik is also slowly coming off as a bit too controlling. I mean, feeling sad about getting rejected was understandable, but trying to forbid a woman from dating someone they want (even if that’s a vampire!) is just plain weird and never ok. 

Regardless, this is an entertaining episode that throws light on a very important plot point that we have only been wondering about for so long.

 

[TheaN]

I love that InHae brought a "home snack" for Woohyeol on their date.  She thinks of him all the time.

 

 

 

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 12 

 

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“Not Others” Continues Perfect Streak Of Setting New Personal Best In Ratings + “My Lovely Liar” Follows Close Behind

Meanwhile, KBS2’s “Heartbeat” earned an average nationwide rating of 2.4 percent, seeing a small increase from its previous episode’s rating.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1604655wpp/not-others-continues-perfect-streak-of-setting-new-personal-best-in-ratings-my-lovely-liar-follows-close-behind

[backstreetboysfan]

12 hours ago, partyon said:

 

How long were you looking, chingu? 

 

Am behind on this drama. Will try to catch up soon!

From the start, the thread would not show for me every time I look lol.

[partyon]

 

 

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[partyon]

I finally caught up with the drama. Finished ep 12 today, and Woo Heyol is certainly in a conundrum...

 

The second lead girl is really annoying. Am finding more sympathy for the 2nd lead boy, but he's getting on my nerves a bit too.

 

On the other hand, I might be the only person watching this drama who is not feeling the chemistry between the leads. The kissing scenes were kind of meh for me.

[CarolynH]

I'm really not liking Ms Na.  I still hold out some hope for Do-shik.  I think he'll redeem himself.  The amusement park date was very cute.  So thoughtful of In Hae to bring Woo Hyoel his own snack.  

Hmm, will Woo Hyoel start to push In Hae away knowing it's either him or her (although I suspect there's some loophole that will allow them to be together).

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 13 !

 

“Not Others” Continues To Set New Personal Best In Viewership Ratings

Episode 13 of KBS2’s “Heartbeat” earned an average nationwide rating of  2.0 percent, also seeing a 0.4 percent decrease from its previous episode’s rating.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1605861wpp/not-others-continues-to-set-new-personal-best-in-viewership-ratings-2

[TheaN]

17 hours ago, backstreetboysfan said:

Here are the ratings for Episode 13 !

 

Episode 13 of KBS2’s “Heartbeat” earned an average nationwide rating of  2.0 percent, also seeing a 0.4 percent decrease from its previous episode’s rating.

 

 

I'm guessing local KR audiences are not much in to fantasy rom-coms?????  or is it the campy humor in the earlier episodes?  Maybe they prefer the formulaic writing of regular rom-coms?  I don't know.  In any case, I'm loving it and will likely view again when it's all done.

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 14 !.

 

“Not Others” Ratings Soar To New All-Time High

KBS2’s “Heartbeat” recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 2.1 percent, also seeing a 0.1 percent increase from the previous episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1606064wpp/not-others-ratings-soar-to-new-all-time-high

[backstreetboysfan]

8 hours ago, TheaN said:

 

I'm guessing local KR audiences are not much in to fantasy rom-coms?????  or is it the campy humor in the earlier episodes?  Maybe they prefer the formulaic writing of regular rom-coms?  I don't know.  In any case, I'm loving it and will likely view again when it's all done.

Yeah maybe eh, I agree I am loving this as well.

[partyon]

18 hours ago, TheaN said:

'm guessing local KR audiences are not much in to fantasy rom-coms?????  or is it the campy humor in the earlier episodes?  Maybe they prefer the formulaic writing of regular rom-coms?

 

Chingu, the 2nd leads are perceived as hella annoying by many and even up to ep 14 continue to show no character development. It started out very funny, but after ep 4 it's been a snooze fest for many.

 

It's the script writers first drama, and it shows. Many feel that the drama is draggy and  that the characters have been poorly written. This should have been an 8 episode drama. Max.

 

Have seen comments that people only care at this point in time who stole the gold. Good show that has gone down the drains.

[TheaN]

EXCLUSIVE: Taec-yeon On ‘Heartbeat’, 2 PM & What The Future Holds

Hello India, August 13, 2023

 

Most of us know Taec-yeon as the cold-blooded villain Jang Jun-woo from the popular Netflix K-drama, Vincenzo. The actor’s signature sinister smile and eyebrow twitch can successfully send chills down your spine. However, in his latest drama Heartbeat, the actor is seen in a totally different avatar. This time, Taec-yeon is playing a 400-year-old debonair vampire, Seon Woo-hyeol, who wants to become human to experience true love for once, giving us a chance to appreciate him as the traditional romcom hero.

A multi-hyphenate artist, Taec-yeon is someone who needs no introduction. Besides his upcoming acting stint, he is also coming together with his boy band, 2PM, for their 15th-anniversary concert in September, and fans cannot keep calm.

In an exclusive chat with HELLO! India, Teac-yeon spoke about his latest drama Heartbeat, his process of multitasking and more. Here’s an excerpt of our conversation…

 

HELLO! India: It was not very long ago we heard you sing ‘Heartbeat’ and here you are doing a series of the same name. Did it feel like this was kind of fate for you?

Taec-yeon: When I learned that the English title of the drama would be Heartbeat, I thought, “This is really destiny, I’ve met a destiny-like project.” Just as the 2PM song received a lot of love, I hope that many people will love the drama too.

H!: We last saw you as the menacing supervillain in Vincenzo, and now we have you as Seon Woo-hyeol, a half-human and half-vampire. What was the transition like? What drew you to it?

T: Many international fans first came across me as a villain in Vincenzo, so I think they’d find it interesting that I am portraying a vampire in search of love. I chose this title with excitement and expectations that I would be able to show different aspects of myself through the role of Seon Woo-hyeol. I think it’s most important for an actor to widen his spectrum and show different sides of himself, so I will try to show a new side of myself with each project.

 

H!: How would you describe your character, Seon Woo-hyeol?

T: He is a character who has the courage to put everything on the line in order to protect what he wants to protect. He is a noble and pure person who has endured 100 years in a coffin alone, only to keep his promise to meet the love of his life, Hae-sun, again. He deeply desires to become human, in order to experience a love that makes his heart beat faster and slower at the same time. After meeting In-hae, he was not able to become fully human, but he gradually realises that love takes its time.

H!: The drama has 2PM references from the title to the dialogues. For instance, when your character says, ‘Let’s go home’ from the chorus of 2PM’s track ‘My House’. Were these genius ad-libs or were they pre-planned treats for the 2PM fans all over the world?

T: While on set for Heartbeat, I did a lot of ad-libs after consulting with the director in order to make the scene more interesting, but I didn’t create the English title nor the ‘Let’s go home’ line. Perhaps the writer or director inserted the witty reference after my casting was decided.

 

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H!: The Korean take on the vampire genre an uncommon theme in K-dramas. Plus, this one’s a rom-com. What drew you to this script the most?

T: I received the script for Heartbeat while I was filming the drama, Blind. Since my last series was very dark and heavy, I wanted to do a lighter genre next. While reading the script for the show, my heart actually felt lighter and I felt healed. I chose this work with the expectation that I would be able to show various characteristics through Woo-hyeol, a vampire, who wishes to become human.

H!: What’s the one thing you enjoy about being an actor? Any dream role or a genre you want to sink your teeth in (pun intended)?

T: One thing I enjoy about being an actor is being able to experience thinking and speaking as a character within a world, instead of as Ok Taec-yeon. There is a lot of fun in acting as a character who has experienced things that I have never been through or who has a completely different personality from me. I feel excitement every time I take on a new character. If the opportunity arises, I would like to play a ‘straightforward man (jikjinnam*)’. Someone who is true to his feelings and pushes forward with what he sets out to do.

(*Note: “straightforward man” or “jikjinnam” refers to a man who is straightforward about his love for someone and pushes ahead with no hesitation.)

H!: You are an artist, singer, songwriter and actor. How has it been like wearing these different hats? Are you seeing yourself gravitating more towards the acting side of things now?

T: It would not be an exaggeration to say that my 20s were synonymous with music. I feel sorry that I might have spent my 20s too frantically while juggling both music and acting. I don’t know how my life will change in the future, but I would like to be able to work in a more relaxed way, as compared to my hectic 20s. Rather than gravitating more to either music or acting, I think I’m finding my path regardless of whether it’s as an actor or a singer.

 

H!: The global popularity of Korean content, from music to films and dramas, is at an all-time high. What do you feel has been the biggest reason for this rapid popularity? And, do you feel it’s challenged actors and impacted storylines too?

T: Korean content is loved all over the world, so I am really happy not only as an actor but also as a Korean national. With the development of the Internet, it became easier to experience what different cultures have to offer. I think the rapid development of K-content has been achieved thanks to the efforts of Korean content creators who quickly adapted. Therefore, I think actors also see that participation in global projects is increasing and gradually growing in line with the evolving global era.

H!: You also made a much-appreciated cameo in the Netflix series XO, Kitty. What memories do you have of this shoot? How did you come to this project?

T: When I filmed XO, Kitty, I was filming for the drama Blind. It was short, but I was very surprised when I got to experience Hollywood’s system which is completely different from Korea’s. Although it was a special appearance, I was happy to participate in a good project and I hope to be able to show different sides of myself in the future if the opportunity arises.

 

H!: You have also signed with an American agency. Can you tell us anything about any upcoming projects?

T: There is no fixed project in the works yet, but I will try to show another side of myself and a new charm through a wider stage.

H!: Do you have plans to visit India?

T: Unfortunately, I have not been to India yet. I don’t have any specific plans yet, but I hope to have the opportunity to meet Indian fans as soon as possible.

Heartbeat is available to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

[TheaN]

[backstreetboysfan]

Spoiler

2PM’s Taecyeon And Won Ji An Share Enchanting Sunset Kiss In Final Episode Of “Heartbeat”

 

“Heartbeat” has teased viewers with new stills of its final episode!

 

“Heartbeat” is a KBS fantasy romance drama starring 2PM’s Taecyeon as Seon Woo Hyul, who is half-human and half-vampire. Although he desperately wants to become human, he misses his chance because of one fateful day out of 100 years. He eventually winds up moving in together with Joo In Hae (Won Ji An), a cold-blooded woman who lacks humanity despite being fully human.

Spoilers

In the previous episode, Seon Woo Hyul decided to spend the little time he had left with Joo In Hae. However, his physical condition became worse and despite Shin Do Shik’s (Park Kang Hyun) strong warning to leave In Hae, Woo Hyul was determined to stay by In Hae’s side. At the end of the episode, Do Shik tried to harm Woo Hyul but was interrupted by In Hae’s sudden appearance.

 

The newly released stills depict Woo Hyul and In Hae on a trip to the beach together, chatting comfortably while walking side by side and taking selfies together. The fact that Woo Hyul, who does not get captured in pictures, is taking a picture with In Hae, shows just how much he is determined to enjoy the trip and not think about anything else.

 

 

In other stills, the two stare blankly at the sunset and exchange reassuring glances as if telling each other that they are going to be okay. Woo Hyul and In Hae then share a kiss against the backdrop of the stunning sunset, yet their expressions remain somewhat sad.

 

Viewers are left intrigued by the harsh destiny faced by Woo Hyul and In Hae, where one of them is destined to die. How will their fate unfold in the final episode?

Spoiler

 

Tune in to the final episode of “Heartbeat” on August 15 at 9:45 p.m. KST!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1607135wpp/2pms-taecyeon-and-won-ji-an-share-enchanting-sunset-kiss-in-final-episode-of-heartbeat

[LeftCoastOppa]

So is it just me, or did anyone else find that ending entirely unsatisfying?