Shim Eun Kyung Confirmed as Lead of Drama ‘Nodame Cantabile’

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

Shim Eun Kyung has been confirmed as the lead actress of the Korean version of the drama Nodame Cantabile (title undecided).

Group Eight, the production company, released an official statement on July 29 announcing Shim Eun Kyung’s cast in the drama. It has been reported that Shim Eun Kyung was the first actress to receive the casting offer for the role but had previously turned it down due to her movie schedules.

Due to the popularity of the original comic series of the same name, there′s been much attention focused on the casting for the role of ‘Nodame,’ with unconfirmed rumors sparking yet more interest.

However, many netizens have insisted that it is hard to find an actress who is more suited for the role of ‘Nodame’ other than Shim Eun Kyung and with the actress’s movie schedules now postponed, she has decided to take on the role.

Shim Eun Kyung said, “I enjoyed reading the original Nodame Cantabile comic book series and I’m personally a fan of Juri Ueno, who acted as ‘Nodame’ in the drama of the same name. I’ve always wanted to challenge myself in acting out a charming character like this, and I finally have the opportunity. I want to show you the most Nodame-like side of Shim Eun Kyung.”

Shim Eun Kyung will be acting as the quirky and genius pianist ‘Oh So Ri’ (Nodame) in the Korean version of Nodame Cantabile, acting opposite Joo Won, who will be acting as ‘Cha Yoo Jin.’


1. [+4,275, -192] A hundred, thousand times the better decision than Yoona

2. [+3,061, -107] I'll trust anything she chooses

3. [+2,010, -74] I'm so glad ㅠㅠ She was the best fit for the role anyway, fighting :)

4. [+1,932, -44] I'd rather believe official word from her agency or the producers than some "broadcast associate"...

5. [+223, -21] There's no reason for the producers to be so swayed by public opinion over a casting... It seems ever since they were burned by casting IU for 'Pretty Man' despite opposition from the public and suffered failure, they're really scoping out the public opinion.

6. [+185, -10] At least Shim Eun Kyung isn't guaranteed failure. The only Japanese remake that has succeeded in Korea is Boys Over Flowers.

7. [+203, -35] I can already imagine her in the role... ridiculous that Yoona was ever considered. The best thing netizens have done recently is outing her from the role..

8. [+171, -12] Shim Eun Kyung will not only live up to Ueno Juri's performance but completely reinterpret the original on her own.

source: mwave, netizenbuzz, naver

Comments

[921227.livejournal.com]

Didn't she initially turn down the offer? I wonder if she got pressured into accepting the role /because/ of public favor.


And jfc, the reactions to Yoona being offered the role are almost like people's reactions to Ben affleck being batman

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

she refused because of scheduling problems, that was the official reason
i bet the company was more desperate the second time they offered her the part and maybe she will get more money or something.

[princetabi.livejournal.com]

lol

[wishesandsighs.livejournal.com]

Supposedly the movie that she was going to film got pushed back allowing her schedule to clear so that she could appear in the drama

[ababobaby.livejournal.com]

derpy!yoona could've worked nodame /shrugs

the negative side of this is that articles of yoona declining the role was because of the negative feedback

[tempestdance.livejournal.com]

Still boycotting.

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

i watch ao haru ride anime rn, it's decent and pretty much follows the manga, at least the first chapters. not much is cut i think. i wonder how the live action will turn out, tsubasa honda is the lead lol. her lack of emotions worked in piece and that's the only drama of hers i saw. futaba has legit emotions so...

[tempestdance.livejournal.com]

meh i'm boycotting because of the production company, not because of the material. :/

[love-keiko.livejournal.com]

this was the one everyone thought should have the part, right?

good for her!

[katzsong.livejournal.com]

Still not convinced. Good actor/actress could only do so much with a (possibly) bad script. So, I hope they'll have good scripts. Good luck with that!

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

Yes script is everything. Actors cannot do anything if the script itself is horrible. Just look at Joo Won's 7th Level Civil Servant. Both him and the lead actress are really good and have rating power but since the drama itself is a trainwerk in the first place, it kind of put a hole in Joo Won's almost perfect career.

I wish it will turn out like Fated to Love You. While many people hated the original Taiwanese version, they ended up really love the Korean version. Not only the script is excellent, both Janghyuk and Jang Nara made both of the characters really lovable and awesome. I wish this drama will turn out just like this. I desperately need this as this could be Joo Won's last drama before his enlistment. :/

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

i can't help but think that she was almost bullied into accepting the role.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

It has a chance to be a Hallyu hit and given how desperate the company is, I'm assuming her agency worked around it (given probably a very good deal).

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Good for her but after watching Marriage not Dating, I want Han Groo lol.

[mad-nux.livejournal.com]

hmmm im still mad they're going to continue this

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

I honestly thought they'd keep the character name as 노다메 (Noh Da Me) >.>

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

lol the should! XD

[eesor.livejournal.com]

why must you ruin a perfect live action ;___;

[akito1994.livejournal.com]

I'm confused? Why were netizens so upset that Yoona considered the role? I get that it doesn't quite fit her image but it's just acting right?