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.
Source: Sports Hankooki
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ahh so this is why i haven’t heard a thing about sooyoung filming SPEED…this is sad. :(.
it’s the production team’s loss though not sooyoung’s XD. wonder what will be sooyoung’s individual projects now. oh well,will look forward to it!
Aww, her starring drama was something I was REALLY looking forward too :(
I’m so frustrated =/
i really think the character fit Sooyoung the best…i hope when she and snsd won’t be busy anymore… they can just continue to film? =D
Oh kind of disappointing a bit but if it’s the sake of Girls’ Generation schedule then it’s the best choice!
I think Sooyoung doesn’t want to miss any concert or tour with the girls or simply doesn’t want to get too weary. Being a member of SNSD is hard, plus becoming a lead role? Must be really really hard to do. But I’m hoping to see her too in a drama :(
kinda disappointed here~~~ hope to see Sooyoung on a drama soon!
dissapointed:( but actually I can’t see Sooyoung coz I don’t have the channel lol
Ah that’s too bad, I really want to see more of Sooyoung’s acting.I hope she gets another role in the future.
aaaaahhhh nuooooo. I was really anticipating and dissapopinted so much but i will wait more. God its so frustrating
dissapopinted..
I’m a little bit disappointed..but I think it’s better she didn’t cast in this drama since the production team of this drama are so slow on the progress
THE FREAKING FCK. URGH. IVE BEEN WAITING HOPING TO SEE SOOYOUNGS DRAMA. ALL GONE NOW. :(( WAEEEEEEEEEEEEE
My friend is a hardcore fan of Sooyoung, he will be very dissapointed lol
this story could have taken a series of paths…
the one being explained here is that the casting
and organization of the drama was just a mess,
which seems most likely. hopefully sooyoung
didn’t get yanked because of sm’s desire for her
to direct her attention to other activities rather
than those she wants. i doubt that here. and
hopefully sooyoung didn’t drop out because her
schedule was just getting too stressful. sorry…
just mulling over thoughts. when it comes down
to it, i just hope sooyoung got to do what she
wanted. :-)
Hope Sooyoung will get another offer soon which fits with their schedule!!~
was looking forward to it…
Hai… well, guess now waitin for Yoona and Yuri.
I’ve been waiting for it, but… Y_Y
I know it was such a waste that Sooyoung declined the offer..
but it’s understandable since the production and filming of the drama did not go as planned..
hope to see her in some drama soon!
well.. there will be another chance later guys..
just be happy that they are more popular now.. and become busier now..
NY, Paris, and Bangkok.. ckckck
hwaitaeng Soshi !!!
nooooooo i want to see sooyoung’s acting!!! but im glad that they are becoming more popular overseas
Unfortunate, but we’ll be looking towards your future projects!
Well, Its their loss . :D Sooyoung is a very good actress .. kekeke . ( proud Sooyoungster )
I was looking forward to it though .. -_-
oh well….ill wait a while more, but yeah indeed they are so insanely busy!!!! hope theyre all taking care of their health ^^ stay well and keep strong girls, SNSD fighting!
Was looking forward to this drama since last year T_T
It’s okay, Sooyoung has potential so there will be more opportunities i believe (:
darnnn…. it’s frustrating…
this just sucks
was really anticipating Sooyoung’s acting
guess i’ll just have to wait but at least i’ll get to see Yoona