Along with new songs, new shows, and new performances, 2012 brings with it new dramas for fans of Girls’ Generation to laugh, scream, and cry over. In one surprise announcement after another, Jessica, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona have been cast in four different dramas, all of which are set to begin airing in the first half of the year.
Wild Romance
Jessica’s casting in the biweekly Wednesday and Thursday drama “Wild Romance” was officially confirmed on December 23rd. “Wild Romance” is a romantic comedy which depicts a love story between Park Moo Yeol (played by Lee Dongwook), a baseball player, and Yoo Eun Jae (played by Lee Si Young), a bodyguard and Moo Yeol’s greatest anti-fan. Though they despise each other, an incident forces Eun Jae to work as Moo Yeol’s bodyguard. Jessica will be appearing in approximately eight episodes and playing the role of Kang Jonghee, the unforgettable first love of Park Moo Yeol.
KBS has opened an official website for “Wild Romance”, which features several video previews of the drama. The website also has a page displaying the cast of the show, with the box marked Kang Jonghee currently blank. However, several formerly empty boxes have been filled in with characters’ faces since the start of the drama, suggesting that the space for Kang Jonghee will soon be updated with Jessica’s photo when her role begins.
After singing “Because Tears Are Overflowing” for the OST of “Romance Town” last year, Jessica is also contributing to the OST for “Wild Romance”, singing alongside Kim Jinpyo. The song will be released on January 19th through various digital music sites such as Melon. The January 19th episode of “Wild Romance” will also feature Jessica’s first appearance in the drama.
Jessica’s appearances in “Wild Romance” will be her first regular role in a scripted television show. To prepare, Jessica has been receiving acting lessons from veteran teachers, studying important fundamental techniques, and working hard in an effort to not disappoint her fans.
“Wild Romance” began airing on January 4th.
Fashion King
With their elegant airport and red carpet fashion, it seems appropriate that a member of Girls’ Generation would play a role in a drama named “Fashion King”. Though few details are currently known, “Fashion King” is described as a drama about youth and their experiences of challenges, successes, love and desires. The plot will focus on a young man who begins in Dongdaemun, a fashion and shopping center, and later succeeds in the fashion industry. Yuri will be playing the role of Anna, and will be part of a cast that includes well-known actors Yoo Ah-in, Shin Sekyung, and Lee Jehoon.
Fans familiar with Yuri’s acting will be especially curious to see how much Yuri has grown as an actress since her role on “Unstoppable Marriage” with Sooyoung. Until now, Yuri has only played roles similar to her real life personality, so this drama gives her a chance to show a wider range of her acting skills. To prepare, Yuri has also been taking intensive acting lessons alongside Jessica, and practicing character analysis, vocalization, and breathing. However, the producers of “Fashion King” already had high expectations for Yuri even before she started her intense acting training, citing her emotional acting skills in K. Will’s music video for “Dropping The Tears”.
“Fashion King” will succeed “Salaryman Chohanji” in SBS’s Monday and Tuesday 9:55 PM drama slot, and is scheduled to begin airing on March 12th.
Speed
Like Yuri, Sooyoung’s casting in “Speed” marks her first foray into regular appearances on a drama since playing a small part in “Unstoppable Marriage”. Since “Unstoppable Marriage”, Sooyoung has only made cameos in dramas such as “Paradise Ranch” and played a supporting role in the film “Hello, Schoolgirl”.
“Speed” will provide Sooyoung with her first lead role. She plays Seo Jiwon, a tall and beautiful orthopedist for a racing team. Seo Jiwon has a bright, cheerful, and hard-working personality, similar to Sooyoung in real life, but Seo has been scarred by the loss of her parents in a car accident when she was much younger. The drama will focus on competitive racecar driving, the growth of and a love story between four men and women, and a bus which cannot go slower than 50 miles an hour.
Yang Yoonho, director of the popular spy thriller “IRIS”, has already signed on to direct “Speed”. An airdate has yet to be announced.
Love Rain
Girls’ Generation’s resident actress Yoona won over much of the drama-viewing population as Saebyuk in the 2008 daily drama “You Are My Destiny”. However, after starring in “Cinderella Man” in 2009, Yoona has since been absent from the drama scene, making her return to the small screen in “Love Rain” welcome news for fans and ahjummas alike.
Described as a “fantasy melodrama”, “Love Rain” tells of two love stories in a plot similar to Korean movie “The Classic”. The first love story centers around a man and woman in college in the 1970’s who fall in love, but go their separate ways when their relationship does not work out. The two eventually marry other people and start their own families. The second love story then begins when their kids meet in the present day and fall in love themselves. “Love Rain” thus presents Yoona with a new challenge, as she plays both Kim Yoonhee from the 1970s and her daughter Kim Hana from the present day. Similarly, Jang Geunsuk, who was cast opposite Yoona, will also be playing dual roles as Yoona’s characters’ love interests.
Teaser photos (one, two, three) and a preview of “Love Rain” have already been released, and filming has been underway since September of 2011. The drama is expected to begin airing March 26th, on the same days and time slot as “Fashion King”.
You can read more about Girls’ Generation’s dramas here:
Jessica’s Casting in “Wild Romance” Confirmed
Jessica and Yuri Prepare for Their Drama Debuts
Jessica Is “Wild Romance”‘s Secret Weapon
Yuri In Discussions for Lead Role in Upcoming Drama “Fashion King”
Yuri’s Role in the Drama “Fashion King” Confirmed
Sooyoung Cast as Lead Actress for the Drama “Speed”
Yoona Confirmed to Star in New Drama “Love Rain”
First Script Reading Held for Yoona’s New Drama “Love Rain”
Yoona’s Drama “Love Rain” Signs Contract for Publication Rights
Yoona Discusses the Pressure of Playing Two Characters in “Love Rain”
It seems there will be no shortage of Girls’ Generation on Korean television for the next few months. Which drama are you most looking forward to? Be sure to vote and explain why below in the comments section.
Sources: Asia Today, MelOn, Naver, Newsen, Sports Donga, Sports Donga, Sports Donga, Sports Donga, Sports Donga, Sports Seoul, Star, TVDaily, TVReport, TVReport, Wild Romance, Yurui, [email protected], [email protected], Soshified Photos Section
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Is Yuri the lead actress on Fashion King?
Fantastic work on the article, keep it up. I’m not voting between the girls’ dramas, I’d rather support all 4 equally. That’s just how I am, it’s 4 or none, same as it’s 9 or none :). Go Sica!, Go Yul!, Go Soo!, Go Yoon! Hope all 4 becomes huge and win some awards later on for a job well done. :D
Wow!!! I cant believe it!! 2012 is gonna be a great year ^^ With so many dramas going on air i will look forwar to yoonyul soosica’s acting!! Is definitely never gonna dissapoint!!! In march, sadly i will be in the army though… Still i can watch Jessica drama!! ^___^
Im Yoona Saranghae!
do i really need to vote? Cos’ i wanted to watch all!! i’ve been looking forward to it all..
but still……i’m up to Speed, Wild Romance and Fashion King. Love Rain will be aired here in the Philippines in ABS CBN so no worries about watching it, only have to wait for a LONG time
kkkkkk~ yuri noona looks fatter there XD
cute~!!!
if u hav nothing good to say dont say anything or u will be banned
Speed? Ahh.. So that’s what Sooyoung’s drama is..
I think Sooyoung has an interesting character there. but 4 men and women? is it 2 couples? or 4 couples?
Love rain is the most anticipated drama here. Fashion King too.
Wild romance… Jessica’s not the lead here and her part hasn’t even air yet. But I’d love to see her debut as an actress. (:
am anticipating yoona’s drama coz wonder how is her acting skills after long drama hiatus..nevertheless, i wanna watch how ice princess sica acts too!hehehe~and yuri must be good since the producer had a high expectations of her..and sooyoung’s first lead role! omoo, guess i’ll look forward to watching all of them lol..
Love Rain has the best plot, but I voted for Yuri’s drama cause I wanna see her in a lead role. :) And I also want to see Jessica act as an ex-girlfriend, lol. If only Seohyun had a drama…
Love Rain definitely has the best plot out of the three! Although i am anticipating Jessica’s drama I do like YoonA’s the best since the plot appeals to me the most. Extremely anticipating the girls’ performances ^^
I was waiting for ‘Love Rain’, but too long slot :(
because I want to see Sica acting, so I better wait ‘Wild Romance’ impressions as soon as possible …
Sica go :)
can’t wait for the love rain. love yoona n jgs.
but now i really wanna watch wild romance when kbsw gonna broadcast it.
whennnnn……
i’m not going to vote for one of the dramas
over the other. first, i don’t like picking
between the girls, but also, with the allure
that the girls can bring to anything they do
i really have to know of the effects they
can have on the dramas before i would even
attempt an educated guess. really excited
to see yet another fresh and fascinating side
of some of the girls…i also like the keanu
reeves “speed” reference. LOL!
CANT WAIT TO SEE SOOYOUNG’S DRAMA. SOUNDS INTERESTING<3
so far, i’m not quite sure what to think of “wild romance”. they have a great cast (lee dong wook!!) but i have a feeling that it will end up like “lie to me” which was pretty much the most disappointing drama last year and not even kang ji hwan and yoon eun hye could save it. but i am still very excited about Jessica’s first appearance in “wild romance” since she’s going to appear in episode 6 and the drama is already 4 episodes ahead. yay!
“fashion king” reminds me of “cinderella man” and this kind of puts me off, but the cast looks promising with yoo ah in and shin se kyung on board and i am curious on what role yuri is going to portay.
“speed” and “love rain” are the dramas that i anticipate the most. maybe “love rain” a little bit more, because i LOVE melodramas! yoona seems perfect for the role of the innocent and pure student and she’s finally paired up with someone who is her age.
though the plot is a little meh, i am very, very, VERY excited about sooyoung’s return to dramaland. i always thought that she is a natural actress and i think sooyoung would do great if she’d ever think of seriously pursuing a career as an actress.
I’m looking forward to all of the dramas that they are going to be in and I will definitely watch them. :D I need to start watching Wild Romance! Yay, we get to see Jessica soon!
Thanks for another great update of the activities of the girls!
However, I would like to call the attention of the editing team again..
The link “Sooyoung Cast as Lead Actress for the Drama “Speed”” does not lead to its intended target but instead goes to an article about “Love Rain”
Hope this helps.
4 dramas in a row..!! I was like ” They live in my house with me” because everyday i turn the TV on what i will watch is soshi.>!!!! when i turn on my laptop what i search for is soshi. Read article, commend on post, search for their new activities; oh! god this makes me feel like what i wrote above. Our girls really tired from all of those schedule, and we want them to take a break, but just imagine when they stay and relax, don’t attend variety show, or stay away from career for a while; it makes me wanna explode!
so come on!! show Sones your talents for these drama and make the view rate rose like flower.! (^.^)
i really am looking forward o all the dramas but i do hope that there’s nothing wrong with Sooyoung’s Speed..cause among the four dramas, only Sooyoung’s was not yet confirmed..really looking forward to it..SNSD Hwaiting! :)
OMG i cant wait to watch all the dramas!! so excited to the point that im spazzing like crazy
why theres no news about sooyoung new drama while the other r already filming,promoting,screening n even playing…hope theres nothing wrong…i really really anticipated this drama..
I voted for Love Rain cause the storyline seems more interesting than the others. But I still support all 4 of them :D cant wait to watch it! And i’m also wondering whether soshified will sub the videos and post it?? Please (:
I’m excited for Jessica’s appearance at Wild Romance! Cuz’ maybe I’ll gonna have to look on her different side on her drama role. Sica fighting <3
will soshified post the episodes of this movies? how did you watch the wild romance? please. I want to watch :(
you can find it subbed online, like on youtube (:
will soshified post the episodes? i don’t really wanna go to youtube website. It makes my net hang -,- Please Soshified post those :3