Lee Yoon-ji joins idol-laden cast of Dream High

[ms-rancha.livejournal.com]

 

 

Underrated (imo) actress Lee Yoon-ji (Dandelion Family) has come onboard the Korean Fame-like drama series Dream High, in which lots of idol stars will act as aspiring versions of themselves, playing high school students in an arts school. Lee will play a teacher at the school who is characterized by “elegant, perfect style and strong charisma,” who cultivates young stars of tomorrow.

And can I just say: Finally! A real actor! I was worried for Kim Soo-hyun (Giant) for a bit there, because while he is a fabulous young actor and can certainly carry the lead role, he’s surrounded by newbies. He’s held his own (and then some) opposite some of television’s top veterans, so I just hope his talents aren’t wasted.

(I’ll take the moment to reiterate that I am not saying all idols make horrible actors. Some are decent, and a select few are good, even great. (Some also suck.) It’s just that I grow doubtful when a whole cast of relative newbies is thrown together and expected to carry a drama on the strength of their fanbases and personal charm. A star’s appeal and charm are great things, but they are in no way substitutes for acting experience or training.)

The other cast members include idol stars Taecyeon (Cinderella’s Sister) and Jang Woo-young of 2PM, Suji of pop group Miss A, and T-ara’s Ham Eun-jung (Coffee House). The show is being produced by Hallyu actor-producer-businessman Bae Yong-joon and kpop hitmaker Park Jin-young, both of whom are slated to make cameo appearances.

I can’t say I’m excited, but with Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Yoon-ji attached, my fears are alleviated somewhat. We shall see soon enough; Dream High is scheduled for an early January premiere, and will produce 16 episodes.

source: dramabeans
watching this for kim soo hyun..

Comments

[tabascoyummo.livejournal.com]

Underrated?
oh, cruel!!

[tchubbicheeks.livejournal.com]

watching this for kim soo hyun...Lee Yoon-Ji

The girl's adorable, and I quite enjoy her acting. I felt like she carried Yunho's drama by herself ...

Also, seeing her reminds me of Kangin. I miss those two on WGM T.T

[u-yoo.livejournal.com]

ALL OF THIS. AND KANGIN.
Yunho's acting made me cringe..but to his credit it got slightly better towards the very end.

[lockerkeys.livejournal.com]

I love her she's so cute!!!

[uncyn.livejournal.com]

Lee Yoon-ji! I loved her in this show Goo Hye Sun starred in and Yunho's drama.. pity she never really played the lead role in any show. so yes, she's definitely underrated! ):

[aniloratka.livejournal.com]

don't know her, but she looks beautiful

[tothechangmin.livejournal.com]

i loved her as oh kamja~. she and yunho had such great chemistry; it was adorable ;~;

[luckyredshirt.livejournal.com]

OH GAMJA
she was so annoying in heading to the ground JFC

[bumie.livejournal.com]

i love her

[raiknii.livejournal.com]

What I don't understand about this drama is that there are quite a few idols with plenty of experience in acting, why on earth did they cast a million newbies? Obviously everyone is a newb at some point and acting experience might be less important than usual for this drama but still...

[ms-rancha.livejournal.com]

because their talent fee is cheaper? jyp's the producer.. and a lot of them are from jype?

don't mind me if i don't make sense..

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

i can't wait for the drama, apparently it starts filming today.

[inudela.livejournal.com]

watching this for kim soo hyun.. Ok Taecyeon

negl

[luvey.livejournal.com]

awww i like her, she kept Kangin in line during WGM

[laos7.livejournal.com]

watching this for kim soo hyun.

true dat.

[anathema-switch.livejournal.com]

wishing her and kangin were dating

[ttran26.livejournal.com]

She's cute :)

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

Ah ha! She was the sister in Goong. :D Good enough for me!
God I hope this drama is decent. It doesn't even have to be epic (though that'd be nice), just... good.

[kiwi-b.livejournal.com]

I love her so much!

[erikarafaela.livejournal.com]

Kangin's Wife (:
I loved her on WGM

[yumi-maki.livejournal.com]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. I love her. I was planning to watch this for IU but Yoonji's given me another reason. Finally, I'll actually be able to see her act. I tried watching that drama with Yunho but I couldn't.

[steelsigns.livejournal.com]

OMG THE QUEEN FROM GOONG