Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung has declined the main role in the TV Chosun drama “Speed”. A staff member from SM Entertainment revealed, “We have made our final decision: Sooyoung will not be casted in ‘Speed’. We are planning to look for another project while focusing on Girls’ Generation’s schedules.”
Sooyoung strongly considered accepting the role when she first received news about her potential casting in “Speed” last November. However, Girls’ Generation’s overseas schedules increased in number, while the production and filming of the drama did not go as planned, which left Sooyoung and SM Entertainment no choice but to decline the role.
A member of the production staff said, “‘Speed’ was unable to sign any contracts with top actors (in the industry) and complete the cast list. This resulted in a situation where they could not even begin filming. It seems that this was the reason why Sooyoung and SM Entertainment decided that she would not accept the role in the drama.”
Sooyoung showed her potential as an actress in 2008, acting in the KBS 2TV sitcom “Unstoppable Marriage” and in the movie “Hello Schoolgirl”, leading many people to show interest in her debut as a main character. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait for another time.
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I was really disappointed when I first heard of this. I was really looking forward to SooYoungie’s acting… ):
But honestly, was it her decision or SM’s decision to decline the offer? I mean, it was stated because of scheduling and because there aren’t any top actors in here… SM rarely ever does anything that does not benefit them. -_________-”
I guess the bright side to this is that SooYoung won’t have to work even harder? o: I just hope the decision didn’t upset her or anything and that she had a say… /:
That’s ok! I don’t want Sooyoung to be overworked, and she’s already busy with so many other things!
oh nooo! i was so waiting for this :(
no SOO?~
Well at least the picture is jjang :(
Nooo, I was looking forward to watching this!!! Hopefully, she’ll be cast in another one!
sad.. I was soo looking forward to it~
I love you Shikshin :)
I am actually extremely sad about this. Of all of the Korean dramas coming out this spring, this was the one I was looking forward to most. Everything about it seemed to have great potential.
Awwh. Well, I can see where they’re coming from. We don’t want them to just use Sooyoung for ratings…Plus, We don’t want our Shikshin getting overworked right? I do hope they stay heathy…
Well, I don’t blame her. Personally, if there were no famous actors or any other actors I know, I wouldn’t watch it. Even if I did, I’d watch it for Sooyoung but won’t like the drama itself. I think it was a wise choice. Sooyoung could do so much better
i don’t get it! in the 1st place why they announced that sooyoung will be a part of it if the contract and schedule is not arranged well! i hate when this things happen! :(
oh this news is frustrating me..
already look forward to watching sooyoung’s first lead role in a drama..
well, luckily yoona’s drama is already filming..the battle of dramas is reduced to three lol..
This is too bad.
I would really love to see her acting again because for me, she’s the best actress in SNSD.
Hopefully she’ll landed some role in another big project for her to showcase her talent
NO!!!!!!! I’ve been waiting for that drama because of her… T_T
guess have to wait for another time
as long that she’s healthy and happy.
Himnae! :(
XD
Noooooooooooooo!
:( I was planning on watching the drama for her.
:) Its ok. We wait for sooyoung just a little longer.
Speed: No Top Actors
SM: No, thank you. Moving on….
Sad, but can wait
NOOO NOO NOOOO DX !!!!! WAE?!?!?!??! Sooyoung-unnie DX !!!!!!
TT____TT
WAE?!?!
I HOPE SNSD COMES TO LATIONAMÉRICA ~~! Really! Because THIS IS HORRIBLE~!
HORRIBLE ~!!!
i still dont see that sooyoung herself declined it.
the compny did.
by the look of it, if its up to her she could have took it……
this is sad. but itsooookay. sooyoungsters and sones will be waiting :) [crossfingers]
What? I only found out now. :( sad. Hope SooYoung gets casted in a better a drama.
can i just say something totally unrelated… sooyoung looks fabulous in that pic XPPP
okay sorry… out of topic…
It okay cuz we also have Yoona, Taeyeon, and Jessica that playing in drama right now. SY~ u will another chance sooon!! Fighting!!
So it is official. Oh well….Well on the bright side, I am sure our subbers are breathing a little easier with this show off their ever growing roster. And I will hold out hope that Sooyoung will have her day in the sun.
Wait…..I thought it was already confirmed that she won’t be in Speed for quite some time now.
So they only announced it recently…..
SAAAYYYY WHHHAAATT!? …. *sigh* I guess we will have to wait for Sooyoung to act again on TV. Oh well at least they are doing well overseas.