Ji Sung's new drama "Haeundae Lovers"

[asth77.livejournal.com]

New drama alert! Upcoming KBS drama Haeundae Lovers, named for that famous stretch of city-on-beach in Busan, is the next project from writer Hwang Eun-kyung, of City Hunter and New Heart. The show is currently courting Ji Sung (Protect the Boss) as its hero, which would mean a reunion for New Heart’s star and writer, if he signs on.

The 16-episode drama is described as a romantic comedy, but the plot sounds thicker than your average bear: A detective on the organized crime task force is chasing down a gang when something happens to make him lose his memory. He ends up wandering through Haeundae and somehow finds himself entangled in that same gang’s criminal activities.

Huh. Interesting. Does the cop end up a criminal? And where does the romance fit in? Is the mob boss a fierce gangster lady? ‘Cause that’d be fun. It seems like a fresh idea to set amnesia into the premise for comedic purposes. It’s at least the version of that trope that hasn’t been done to death, and I rather like the cop-forgets-he’s-a-cop-turned-gangster idea. Isn’t there some pop psychology about cops and criminals having very similar personalities? Makes you wonder if it’s a similar set of instincts, just one set reined in by law and order.

So far, two big plusses: an all-location shoot in Haeundae, and the odd premise, which sounds like wacky fun. Haeundae Lovers will follow Big on Mondays/Tuesdays on KBS.

by girlfriday on dramabeans

Via Sports Seoul

Comments

[noxiouspanda.livejournal.com]

HE IS SO HANDSOME!

[islandgurl84.livejournal.com]

Yes isn't JiSung just perfect!!!!

[shintotchi.livejournal.com]

YES to ant drama this man plays in. He is awesome. <33

[uledy.livejournal.com]

I really liked him in Protect the Boss and I want to be interested in this drama, but I hate dramas with amnesia. It's so cliché, no matter how many twists and turns you throw in it. City Hunter was pretty successful and action packed, so I'm sure the writer will do a good job with this story.

Also, omg @ that picture. That bird is more fabulous than I am.

[sirhin.livejournal.com]

I don't know this guy, but there's a high chance I'll watch this drama! ^^ It sounds really interesting!

[hileahrious.livejournal.com]

YES

[islandgurl84.livejournal.com]

I'd watch JiSung in any drama or movie!